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Finished.............for now

   Sat, March 24, 2007 - 12:05 AM
Finally 'finished' my torso tattoo. I was going to continue the pattern I have on my hips around onto my stomach but decided I wanted something a bit more meaningful. I love birds, sparrows especially, their meaning is for family and loyalty, and had been looking for a semi traditional design when I found a picture I liked. I took it to Turtle who really liked it but said maybe a bit more depth with shading would look better. So a couple of weeks later I was at Feelgood early on a Saturday morning for my appointment! Feeling excited but also a bit "what am I doing!" because the tattoos on my hips had been so excruitiatingly painful in spots and i'd read that the stomach is really bad, I was sort of ready. Happy with the outlineTurtle had drawn up, we started. What a relief! it was hardly painful, only a couple of spots:) He did the outline twice, finely at first then thickening it up, then did all the shading and lastly a bit of white in the eyes. Took a bit under four and a half hours to do both, but time flies when you're having fun! It was a great experience, a lot better than the hips had been, I don't know if I could have sat through that again! I'm really happy with them, unfortunately they don't photograph as well as they look in real life. Ready for the next one..........



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Sat, March 24, 2007 - 2:02 AM
Hey Donna...the shading is looking awesome...it's all settling down beautifully! And my, my aren't you getting slim...must be all that hooping...I need to hook in and use mine at home more...hey? : )
Sat, March 24, 2007 - 3:04 AM
I think they've photographed nicelt! Where's the next one going?
Sat, March 24, 2007 - 4:59 PM
Hmm, the next one.........not too sure but thinking about a sleeve. Yes Sandra I think hooping is a fitness workout as well as fun and co-ordination, what more could you want!
Sat, March 24, 2007 - 7:01 PM
they look great
i love the swallow too ! there sooo cute ! love the big eyes!
Fri, March 30, 2007 - 9:29 PM
Haaaaaa Donna.....a sleeve???? You are such a little rascal! : ) I knew you're thoughts would return to a sleeve...heheheheee