Birthday Girl

Today is your birthday! We are all going out to the Back Alley to party it up for you, because we know you would. Normally I probably wouldn't go there, but for you, I'm there. I hope you are enjoying wherever you are, getting rowdy, and if possible, fucking drunk!

We all love you and miss you a stupid amount. And sometimes I can't help but feel like you're still here. I know you probably check up on us from time to time, to make sure we're working hard, or to see what new vintage we got in. If you stop by today, you can see my first real tattoo! But if you're too busy partying with your friends, I understand.

Well, Happy Birthday pretty girl! I hope it's the best ever! I know everyone will be celebrating with you today.

Fruit and (colour) Ink #4

I did my first colour tattoo yesterday! Sarah requested a My Little Pony, so I did one since they are quite bright and colourful. I went all out on this one! With shading and highlights and everything! I really like how it turned out. Next is a cupcake and some candy, for Sarah. It will be a Sarah themed grapefruit. I should start a personalized fruit buisness!

Fruit and Ink #3

Here is an update on my latest grapefruit! Paying attention to more detail this time by doing larger pieces, with shading. A lot of it was free hand, like the rose with the reaper, and the scales on the koi. I am really starting to get a feel for the different types of machines and needles. Plus, I am practicing with a 3 round liner, which was pretty difficult at first, but after 4 grapefruits I must say I've got this one in the bag! What's next? My first tattoo on a human; my boyfriend, Troy! Stay Tuned!

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! Oh yeah, and Happy New Year!

Little Bit

I know I'm a little late in discovering awesome music, but that's just because I'm pretty musically challenged. The only music I really listen to is the stuff I hear at work ALL the time, so when I find something that I like I become obsessed.

For awhile we have been listening to this awesome mix CD that a customer made for a mix tape contest. There is this one song on it that I feel in love with. Every time it came on I would become so relaxed and it would put me in a good mood. This mysterious song had no name or artist until today. It's called Little Bit by Lykke Li.

Not even 10 minutes ago, I looked up a ton of her songs and she is amazing! Her music is so captivating and unique, the kind of thing I love to listen to when I'm working on my artwork. It puts me in the best state of mind, in a really creative mood.

If anyone hasn't had the chance to hear this young Swedish artist, make sure you do. She will melt your heart.

Fruit and Ink #2

And so the grapefruit extravaganza continues! I have done three now, and I have also started shading. I'm definitely getting the hang of it. Here are some pictures from grapefruits #2 and #3!

Creation Overload!

So I just spent the past few hours in my boredom looking up craft/gift ideas. Now my head is full of things to make! Here is what I found:

- Vinyl record bowls

- Book safe

- Reused hardcover books into journals/notebooks

And one that I have thought of myself;

- Plastic army men Christmas wreath!

I found lots of cool stuff at craftbits.com, and lots of others while Stumbleuponing. If anyone has the itch to create things, then I suggest you check those sites out.

It's 12 am and now all I want to do is go out and collect the things I need to make this stuff! Dang. I will post any progress if it happens in the next little while. Let's hope it does!