HNT: My second half-sleeve, in progress

By Ray on September 27, 2007 12:00 AM 18 Comments

I started my second half-sleeve tattoo back around Mardi Gras, and so far I've got about 18 hours of ink invested over two weekend trips to Austin. These are the first pics I've posted.

The theme of this one is an homage to my maternal grandmother, with cardinals flying around the existing Celtic cross tattoo I got from Freddie Corbin back in 1990, and the same lilies in the background as in my other sleeve.

Designed and executed by Horimana, Chris Trevino of Perfection Tattoo in Austin.

Don't tell my mom or my wife, but Chris and I are already talking a little bit about what kind of back piece would work with this. Maybe in a few years.

I also haven't done a Half-Nekkid Thursday in a coons age, but I guess this qualifies.

Happy HNT!

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Vixen | September 27, 2007 12:43 AM | Reply

I love ink. And yours is WAY cool.

happyHNT!

Jules | September 27, 2007 1:07 AM | Reply

Awesome ink and a beautiful tribute. Is it OK if I don't know exactly how long a 'coons age' is??

Cosima | September 27, 2007 2:59 AM | Reply

It's absolutely stunning, the design as well as the colors.

Happy HNT!

My Fiancee s Hot | September 27, 2007 3:29 AM | Reply

Great tattoo. Love the colours.

HHNT

tomsgirrl | September 27, 2007 4:34 AM | Reply

Nice shot and beautiful work!

HHNT!

~d | September 27, 2007 7:50 AM | Reply

you said designed by...is he doing your work, too?
I know what is means to miss New Orleans, BTW. We moved to the northshore in 2003. I am (sic) Metairie and Kenner, bra! (haha!)

Ray | September 27, 2007 8:00 AM | Reply

Yeah, he designed and inked it.

Darkneuro | September 27, 2007 8:12 AM | Reply

Ray, that is GORGEOUS! What color range are the flower petals going to be?

Ray | September 27, 2007 8:26 AM | Reply

We'll see how it goes. On the other sleeve they were white with some blue highlights, but Chris says he'd like more yellow in them on this side.

lapis ruber | September 27, 2007 8:26 AM | Reply

I'm not into tattoos myself but that is certainly a striking piece of body art. Happy HNT

Carol Elaine | September 27, 2007 10:24 AM | Reply

I think the yellow would complement the cross - too much blue on that side and the cross would get lost.

Pretty ink, Ray. HHNT!

momtheminx | September 27, 2007 11:22 AM | Reply

Amazing work of art, Nice tat, Happy HNT!

Bunny | September 27, 2007 12:26 PM | Reply

Gorgeous ink . . . and canvas! HHNT!

Karl Elvis MacRae | September 27, 2007 4:47 PM | Reply

Nice fuckin' ink brutha man. I like the cardinals.

And of course you're thinking about doing your back. It's a slippery slope!

Gregg P. | September 27, 2007 6:11 PM | Reply

God, Ray, that's beautiful -- can only imagine it will be stunning when complete. And give me a call next time you're coming to Austin, man! Halloween party will be the Saturday AFTER Halloween this year, so consider yourself invited....

Gregg