tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post117968804746885579..comments2024-02-29T10:08:02.244-08:00Comments on The DC Metro Retro: The Latest Round of Body ArtTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-51709698043879253852014-02-04T15:13:09.442-08:002014-02-04T15:13:09.442-08:00I agree that touch-ups hurt more than "virgin...I agree that touch-ups hurt more than "virgin" skin! I learned that this time around for sure! I was in bloody agony near the end when my artist was touching up my cherry blossoms. Ouch!! <br /><br />As for the meaning behind the cherry blossoms and snow, I love winter. I especially love snowy winters. I am an avid skier too. My dad is from a winter climate and he taught me how to ski. I am especially close with my dad too. Snow always reminds me of him. As for the cherry blossoms, in traditional Japanese tattooing/symbology, the blossoms represent how life is beautiful and fast-moving. Cherry blossoms in real life are delicate. They bloom and shed quickly. Thus, "Life is fast so do not take it for granted." Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-68347599968419063832014-02-04T15:05:12.562-08:002014-02-04T15:05:12.562-08:00So the funky elbow thing is not just me! Wow! I wo...So the funky elbow thing is not just me! Wow! I wonder what it is about that spot that gets weird?<br /><br />If I ever see good tattoos on others or even on a tattoo show (if I catch a program on tv while channel surfing), I find myself looking on in envy and thinking about another! Tattoos are addicting!<br /><br />When was the last time you had work done?Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-57108588385902403692014-02-04T15:02:44.504-08:002014-02-04T15:02:44.504-08:00My beloved artist who lived in Denver (she died in...My beloved artist who lived in Denver (she died in 2008) was friends with a great artist, Krystof, who now works in Vegas. His portfolio is awesome and he is super nice.<br /><br />However, I understand about artist loyalty. Once you find the one, you do not want to stray! I was loyal to Kauri and after she passed, I did not get any tattoos for over 4 years. <br /><br />I found my artist, Liaa in 2012, and she is now my one and only artist. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-13953678203384262522014-02-04T13:02:14.993-08:002014-02-04T13:02:14.993-08:00My other half had to a whole tattoo re-done (for f...My other half had to a whole tattoo re-done (for free as it hadn't been done right in the first place!) He has an incredibly high pain threshold but he said it was agonizing the tattooist said it is always more painful to go over work. The snowflakes and blossom are a very unusual combination, is there a story behind it? Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-30219544890178662372014-02-03T20:30:40.166-08:002014-02-03T20:30:40.166-08:00It took me over 4 years to find the right design. ...It took me over 4 years to find the right design. He graces my outer left thigh. I would love to add more to him but don't trust any tattoo artist in Nevada. My tattoo artist is in So Cal and I'd love go back to him.Mariela Santillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293755332845325555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-4873396292903069142014-02-03T18:06:50.030-08:002014-02-03T18:06:50.030-08:00They all look beautiful! My last work was done jus...They all look beautiful! My last work was done just above the elbow area and it swelled so much which took some time to disappear. The swelling even moved to below my elbow which was not too pretty but it did go away ;)<br /><br />You are making want to get more work done now! ;)Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343007140298364294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-52487296868505178122014-02-03T14:28:35.460-08:002014-02-03T14:28:35.460-08:00Thank you!! I am happy with my new art! Liaa is am...Thank you!! I am happy with my new art! Liaa is amazing! A lucky cat or maneki-neko sounds like a cool design to have! I used to collect them! And as a cat mom, I think that would be a fun piece!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-88465769091702497222014-02-03T13:40:45.663-08:002014-02-03T13:40:45.663-08:00The touch ups and new additions look great! I have...The touch ups and new additions look great! I have pear blossoms on my Lucky Cat tattoo. Mariela Santillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293755332845325555noreply@blogger.com