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September 27, 2007
HNT: My second half-sleeve, in progress
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!
Posted by ray at September 27, 2007 12:00 AM | Permalink
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Comments
I love ink. And yours is WAY cool.
happyHNT!
Posted by: Vixen at September 27, 2007 12:43 AM
Awesome ink and a beautiful tribute. Is it OK if I don't know exactly how long a 'coons age' is??
Posted by: Jules at September 27, 2007 1:07 AM
It's absolutely stunning, the design as well as the colors.
Happy HNT!
Posted by: Cosima at September 27, 2007 2:59 AM
Great tattoo. Love the colours.
HHNT
Posted by: My Fiancee s Hot at September 27, 2007 3:29 AM
Nice shot and beautiful work!
HHNT!
Posted by: tomsgirrl at September 27, 2007 4:34 AM
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!)
Posted by: ~d at September 27, 2007 7:50 AM
Yeah, he designed and inked it.
Posted by: Ray at September 27, 2007 8:00 AM
Ray, that is GORGEOUS! What color range are the flower petals going to be?
Posted by: Darkneuro at September 27, 2007 8:12 AM
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.
Posted by: Ray at September 27, 2007 8:26 AM
I'm not into tattoos myself but that is certainly a striking piece of body art. Happy HNT
Posted by: lapis ruber at September 27, 2007 8:26 AM
I think the yellow would complement the cross - too much blue on that side and the cross would get lost.
Pretty ink, Ray. HHNT!
Posted by: Carol Elaine at September 27, 2007 10:24 AM
Amazing work of art, Nice tat, Happy HNT!
Posted by: momtheminx at September 27, 2007 11:22 AM
Gorgeous ink . . . and canvas! HHNT!
Posted by: Bunny at September 27, 2007 12:26 PM
Nice fuckin' ink brutha man. I like the cardinals.
And of course you're thinking about doing your back. It's a slippery slope!
Posted by: Karl Elvis MacRae at September 27, 2007 4:47 PM
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
Posted by: Gregg P. at September 27, 2007 6:11 PM
Don't tempt me, bitch. Stop it. Really.
Posted by: ashley at September 28, 2007 2:22 AM
Oh, I just remembered...glad I could "help" in the process. Heh heh heh.
Posted by: ashley at September 28, 2007 2:26 AM
Looks great, Ray! I remember G once telling me, "Once you get three, you're a collector".
@Jules - A coon's age is seven months. It would be longer if it weren't for the cars on rural roads at night.
Posted by: Robert at September 28, 2007 10:53 AM
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