Friday, July 10, 2009

temple vs amusement park...

Some of us see our bodies as a temple and some see it as an amusement park. I'm down with both points of view!
This photo of a brand new tattoo has been forwarded to me by the awesome folks from BlueQ. I had to take a second and a third look. Yep, that's the owl from the pattern I did for BlueQs overnighter bag. Someone loved it enough to give it a home on their back. Here's their original message:
(I just wanted to share some new ink with you guys - we at Acme LOVE,  

LOVE, LOVE the new stuff!  The photo below is a little raw still and   

combination of the overnight tote and the catalog cover.  My tattoo  

guy is a genius...

-nina)

Well, if anyone else wants to tattoo something I made...  let me know - I'll help with the process - make the lines clean and  help with colors - 'cause this is a serious commitment!

11 comments:

  1. Carolyn GavinJuly 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    You've arrived Helen! i've always thought of getting inked myself but could never decide on what design to get... well this opens up a new possibilty. Although i don't think i'm brave enough in the end... it sure is food for thought!

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  2. Michelle Engel BencskoJuly 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Wild!

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  3. BeckyJuly 10, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    I'm one of the can't decide what I want but I want a tattoo gals too!

    Maybe for my 50th this September!

    How cool is it that someone loved your designs this much!!!

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  4. AnthonyJuly 10, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Whoa, talk about someone "having your back"... That's pretty much the ultimate compliment!

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  5. salli s. swindellJuly 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    owwie-zowie! looks painful but oh-so beautiful! what an honor!!

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  6. VickieJuly 11, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I love your designs, but...OUCH! Not that much.

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  7. The Cat and the CrowJuly 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Hi Helen, I noticed your designs right away via Illustrationmundo. Your work is fantastic, very fun and cheerful! :) I took the liberty of adding you to the blogs I follow. Would you like to trade links? Thanks! :)

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  8. Hege Synøve Kolstad EvensenJuly 13, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    wow, I am out of words... but agree with all the rest, this is a huge compliment.

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  9. KarenJuly 13, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    That's awesome! Wish someone would tattoo my work on them!!! Oh, maybe me... ;-)

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  10. 9SpotMonk StudioJuly 15, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    that's love.

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  11. ninaJuly 21, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I happened upon this picture of my back totally by accident. Imagine my surprise! I loved the simple timeless patterns paired with the colors that my tattoo artist picked, making it truly one of a kind. Be prepared for any updates...

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