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18 March 2009

Tattoo

Last night I went to have a consultation for my first tattoo. I spoke with Mez Love. I had in mind generally what I wanted but still had some questions as to the design. She was wonderful to work with and immediately came up with a great idea. I can't wait to see her finished design!

My inspiration was this little statue of a wolf sheltering a woman. It has always reminded me of my "soul dog," Keota. She was ever watchful over me in the gentlest of ways, like a wise old spirit, as I believe she was and always will be. So I took my photos of her and this little statue. Part of the design is also a white dove that has great spiritual significance to me. This is so exciting an experience for me and I am so happy to have a true artist doing my first tattoo!



15 comments:

  1. I'm planning my first tattoo too

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  2. Yay!! I can't wait to see the new ink! Do you have an appt set up? When is it?

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  3. what an awesome idea for a tattoo Julie. I'm a big chicken as far as tattoos go lol... have you picked a location, body-wise? :)

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  4. YES! julie awesome! that will make a beautiful tattoo!! i can't wait to see pics!! you MUST show us!! i'm excited for you! :D
    xoxo!

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  5. Thanks peeps! It will be a quarter sleeve on my upper left arm, close to my heart. It'll happen May 8. Mez is extremely successful and I am excited to get her as my artist. She's a bud of my kid. Did I say how excited I am!!

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  6. WOW!! Can't wait to see the tattoo. It looks really nice so far!!

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  7. I am a little chicken, I'm afraid it will hurt!
    Looking forward to seeing you Tat!

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  8. oops, typing to fast!

    Looking forward to seeing your Tat!

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  9. I bet that is going to be just beautfiul! Please share the picks when you get it done. :)

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  10. Oh, I can't wait to see the finished art! Love the 2nd pic of Keota coming out of the underbrush...

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  11. Oh I'm excited for you! I got one when I was 26, mines really small and on my ankle. But I've haven't regreted it yet! Hope you share photos of it!

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  12. haha ok, here's a little random "something you wouldn't know" fact for ya... I have one tattoo and it's a 4-leaf clover on my big toe! ;) I always carry a little bit o' luck with me! I can't wait to see yours though... very artistic and so significant in many ways! You'll have to post a good pic of it for us! :)

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  13. Thanks for sharing your stories! Maybe I should do a future post, "Photogs with Tats!" LOL

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  14. Oh, I am so excited for you! I have thought of getting one too! Can;t wait to see photos of yours if you choose to share. I love your idea - very touching - just a beautiful idea.

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  15. Looking forward to seeeing the photos of the first tattoo. Very cool idea in mind with great significance. I remember my first and only when I was 19 years old and was staying in Los Angeles while doing "Star Search" with my band. . .memories.

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