Here is another site that is worthwile the time. http://www.religioustattoos.net/index.phpSunday, January 13, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Tattoos I Know: Johnny Fears No Evil
A few months ago, Johnny started working at my company and I almost immediately noticed his tattoo on the inside of his right forearm.
I broached the subject (along with Tom) of having him join the Tattoosday ranks a while ago.
The last few warm January days hinted at a possible windfall unfurling of ink in the New York area, but I had no takers.
Today I asked Johnny if he wouldn't mind sharing his ink, and he agreed. Here it is:
This piece was inked three years ago in Newport News, Virginia, when Johnny was stationed there in the Navy. He had it done at Army-Navy Tattoo.
Like many tattoos, this horned skull is occasional. That is, he had it done to commemorate a significant event in his life. In this case, the occurrence was his first jump out of an airplane. He fearlessly overcame the initial anxiety of skydiving and chose to mark the moment with this
sweet tattoo.
Basically, in Johnny's words, it represents: "Fear no evil, not even the devil."
The tattoo is a composite of a skull design from the shop and the horns are borrowed from the art of David Boltt. His gallery of tattoos is here. I have to concur that the horns make the skull exceptional.
This is the third of Johnny's four tattoos, and the only one that appears regularly. Johnny and I were talking with Jerome recently and he talked from experience about the pain of having your side tattooed, so I imagine there is a big one there.
Johnny acknowledges that this piece is a work in progress and that he not only hopes to add the words "Fear No Evil" above it, but also plans to eventually add to the arm and build a sleeve.
Thanks to Johnny for sharing the reminder of your fearlessness with us here at Tattoosday!
I broached the subject (along with Tom) of having him join the Tattoosday ranks a while ago.
The last few warm January days hinted at a possible windfall unfurling of ink in the New York area, but I had no takers.
Today I asked Johnny if he wouldn't mind sharing his ink, and he agreed. Here it is:
This piece was inked three years ago in Newport News, Virginia, when Johnny was stationed there in the Navy. He had it done at Army-Navy Tattoo.
Like many tattoos, this horned skull is occasional. That is, he had it done to commemorate a significant event in his life. In this case, the occurrence was his first jump out of an airplane. He fearlessly overcame the initial anxiety of skydiving and chose to mark the moment with this
sweet tattoo.
Basically, in Johnny's words, it represents: "Fear no evil, not even the devil."
The tattoo is a composite of a skull design from the shop and the horns are borrowed from the art of David Boltt. His gallery of tattoos is here. I have to concur that the horns make the skull exceptional.
This is the third of Johnny's four tattoos, and the only one that appears regularly. Johnny and I were talking with Jerome recently and he talked from experience about the pain of having your side tattooed, so I imagine there is a big one there.
Johnny acknowledges that this piece is a work in progress and that he not only hopes to add the words "Fear No Evil" above it, but also plans to eventually add to the arm and build a sleeve.
Thanks to Johnny for sharing the reminder of your fearlessness with us here at Tattoosday!
Friday, January 11, 2008
I love Aslan
I admit I have a thing for Aslan. It started when I was a kid and saw the cartoon version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe movie. (recently purchased off ebay) Then I grew up and understood the references to him being a version of Christ. Being Christian myself I liked the link. (Not one of those holier than thou Christians, sorry about them.) I even found this beautiful pic online of some original artwork by Ryan McGrath of Aslan I think would make a great tattoo. It was an entry for a poster contest for the newer movie, which I also love.
Check out this link about another Aslan fan and tattoo: http://dragonpastor.blogspot.com/2007/09/aslan-tattoo.html
Check out this link about another Aslan fan and tattoo: http://dragonpastor.blogspot.com/2007/09/aslan-tattoo.html
Stupid camera
Not being the brightest bulb in the box last night, it didn't occur to me to snap a recent pic of my tattoo at the same time I took one of my sister's. This morning I realized my error and tried to get a good shot of it. It turns out that my camera really is crap when it comes to close ups of this size. I have no focus control. I swear it isn't as blurry as the photo shows. If it were I would be seriously PO'd at the tattooist.
I also learned that it is also not easy trying to get a pic of your own ankle. I have it on the inside of my left leg so I can see it easily myself. I will try to get someone with a real camera to snap me some decent pics in the future.
I also learned that it is also not easy trying to get a pic of your own ankle. I have it on the inside of my left leg so I can see it easily myself. I will try to get someone with a real camera to snap me some decent pics in the future.
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