William Morris Sleeve cont'd

Well, I finally get a day off to chill and what else could I have asked for, other than a trip to Northern Soul Tattoo to see my friend Sharron. The concept of my sleeve started when I made the decision to go full floral and looked at William Morris for inspiration, and Sharron has designed a masterpiece in the making!

So this afternoon, I shot down the motorway to Knotty Ash to finally get some ink, in the studio breaking the convention tradition!
Perfect day for flowers and this new addition has got me fired up for my next installment. Check out Sharron's website and blog!!!

Here it is.....

Well done to Sharron Caudill - finally gets her trophy for 1st place at MTC 2011

Whoop Whoop!!! HUGE well done to Sharron Caudill for finally getting her hands on the trophy she won at Manchester Tattoo Convention for small female colour - FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!

Check out the winning tattoo and the trophy, which also means a big shout out to Zoe!! :)

http://sharroncaudill.co.uk/2011/06/13/1st-place-for-small-colour-female-at-manchester-tattoo-convention-2011/

Remember your first tattoo?

On Wednesday, my Mum gets her first tattoo by Sandy Green at Sacred Art Tattoo and she is so excited!! Can you remember your first tattoo, better still do you still have it? or has it become part of a cover up????

Once I have photo's I will add them to the blog along with the work my friend Nancy is having done....it's all about the mendhi!
Saturday I'm getting some more work done on my sleeve at Northern Soul, by Sharron Caudill - watch this space :)

Let me know if you are getting any work done this week - It would be great to have you on the blog!!

Bye for now

LadyInk "aka Ink Pimp"

Fyrefly Gems Jewellery

Having recently purchased custom made pieces from our good friends at Fyrefly Gems, it seemed only right that I share this with the rest of you,(yes, I can talk about something other than tattoos!).
A homegrown company in Liverpool that prides themselves on great service, items made with love and a passion for what they do best.  It's all about offering something you cannot buy on the high street!

So whether you are after skull earrings with a twist, or like me, you wanted a custom piece for a special gift then Zoe is more than happy to work with you and will go out of her way to give you what you desire. Please check out the link http://fyreflygems.weebly.com/

Check out some of the pieces on offer.....

I will post pictures of my custom pieces once a certain someone has them, can't spoil the surprise!!!!

Go on, treat yourself!! I have :)

Kel x

Finally...!

I had to wait several days to get hold of my issue of Total Tattoo, which for someone like myself who is extremely impatient, it turned out to be another great result seeing my peacock tattoo from the Portsmouth convention.

The psychedelic mendhi peacock was created by Sandy Green at Sacred Art in Chorlton, Manchester.
It is a fantastic feeling that my tattoo made it into 2 magazines, Skin Deep for me had a great write up and I loved our mention, thanks Sion!

So what's next I hear you say?

Well, Tattoo Jam is 60 days away, (and counting!!) and I'm looking forward to stage two of my sleeve. It is a William Morris inspired piece which went from a half to full sleeve in a matter of  message on facebook....Sharron Caudill you really did have to twist my arm :)
I maybe sneaking in an appointment before TJ to go and see Sharron at Northern Soul so we can add a couple more flowers and start on some shading, giving me my much needed fix!!

Let me know if you have got a new tattoo, or planning some more ink. It would be great to hear from those reading the blog seeing as I'm reaching those in USA, Canada, Mexico and many many more places.....If you get in touch you may just make it onto the blog!!

Bye for now

LadyInk aka Ink Pimp to those who know me!!!

One more sleep.....

Just one more sleep and I'll be able to feast my eyes on the new issue of Total Tattoo Magazine and hopefully see my awesome peacock tattoo in the Portsmouth write up. Following the great article in Skin Deep it will certainly be an awesome achievement for Sandy Green of Sacred Art, Chorlton.

Watch this space!!!!

Kel x

New edition of Skin Deep - Issue 199 OUT NOW!!

Well Skin Deep is out and I now have several copies for myself and friends, and yes I will be framing one! I have to say I did spend more time than usual reading every article to build up the anticipation of seeing the write up which I had been waiting so patiently for. What struck me the most was the interesting stories and insights into artists and why so many follow the love of tattoos and body art. My favourite was the opening article from Sion Smith,  and his discovery of Tattoo dating.....have to say I looked into it and somewhat disappointed!!

Well done to Sandy Green of Sacred Art Tattoo, Chorlton for the coverage!!!.....so proud :)
The write up from Sion Smith really made me smile, got my name mentioned twice and I'm not even the super talented artist....great story and one to be proud of. An awesome weekend and I have the tattoo to prove it!!!!!

More exciting news is a full page dedicated to the gorgeous work by Sharron Caudill of Northern Soul Tattoo, Liverpool who will be working at Tattoo Jam in August. Looking forward to stage two of my floral sleeve :)