Tattoo

Today, something really self satisfying happened. I visited a Tattoo parlor for the first time. It wasn't me getting a tattoo, but rather a college friend. The story doesn't stop here however as my involvement in the process wasn't just one of moral support. I drew the design. Granted it was very simple and may have included some small daisy like flowers (At the request of the tattooee). Having said that though, something i drew is now on somebodies skin for the rest of their life. Having been a real fan of tattoo art for a long time now it was a real treat to see the process done in person and be in the atmosphere at the heart of a studio. Incredible pieces of art hung from every space of wall, pots of Indian ink lined cabinets were everywhere the eye looked while the only sounds were Juice 107 banging out of the radio and the machines whirring and buzzing away. I definitely dont want a tattoo myself now or any time in the near future but maybe its not I would completely put out of my mind. The works on the walls were incredible - Click the images to see them bigger!