My most recent tattoo I drew was from a competition at createmytattoo. The contest inspiration is a memorial for a brother. He was looking for a tattoo of a lion to help capture how he was, dominant and strong… and this is what I came up with. I was a great idea behind a tattoo and I really enjoyed doing it, and Ryan the contest holder  loved what I did. I must admit competition was fierce and there were some really awesome entries. So I was very pleased when I won:)

I really enjoy designing for createmytattoo because it gives me chance to do something different, and push the boundries. It does not matter whether I win or not, its all about entering and trying.

If you are looking for a tattoo design that is just for you then createmytattoo is a great place to start. Here you will find many tattoo designers, myself included who want to help design you the perfect tattoo. By putting together a description of your tattoo idea and any images you have, to give the artist an idea of what you are looking for. Not forgetting the size of the tattoo, placement on the body, color requirements and prize money you can create a competition. Then its time for you to sit back, enjoy and watch the creations come in. At the end of the competition you get to chose your favorite design and the artist then releases your tattoo design so you can take to your chosen tattooist.

I asked Ryan what he could offer to this blog post on how he felt about his experience, and this is what he said, which I thought was perfect for you as you are maybe thinking about your own tattoo design sometime in the future.

“I owe you a great thank you, the design you drew was majestic yet still powerful… I will be proud of this tattoo when it is completed.

I don’t know what I could add to your blog to be honest, I mean this is a memorial tattoo, it might be so simple but it has a lot of thought behind it, even if someone see’s it just as another tattoo, to the recipient it will always remind them of the value behind the tattoo, not only a brother lost but the strength he brought out in me and dominance he had over any situation…. A lion is seen to have such beauty but such more hides behind its eyes, that is the reason for the design, and something you illustrated perfectly….”

Finally as an artist at createmytattoo, it is a great pleasure to be able to create artwork for you, it also gives me chance to meet some wonderful people, make happy memories. I speak for any creative person who enjoys creating art for you, when you enjoy the experience and love what we do for you…. its magic and it is what we live for making you happy.

If you would like to see more of my design work you can view it here, or if you are interested in a tattoo design by me personally you can contact me here.

Its been a while since I last wrote anything or done anything new with my tattoo site. This past year I have been mainly working on my personal art creating new faeries, mermaids and mythical figures. I will continue to do so, but I was missing designing tattoos, and income LOL. As everyone knows its not easy to make a living being an artist at times, although I’m I consider myself very lucky to have a fantastic partner who supports me and encourages me to do what makes me happy, its nice to have your own money to take your man out for a treat once in a while and afford those little luxuries a girl likes to have.

So with that in mind your sure to see me popping up on createmytattoo in the future, entering a few competitions.

“Land and Sea” is my latest entry back at createmytattoo The Summery of this design by Contest holder: A delcicate “swirley” lower back tatoo incorporating a flowering vine & a nautical rope symbolizing a love of sea & nature. She also wanted 4 flower buds to symbolize her 4 children.

My take of the design: The pink flower in the centre represent her as a mother, the pink and greens are the heart chakra colors for love and interconnectedness of her and her  boys. With this tattoo if its for your lower back or waist represents a perfect symbolism for the flowers of your soul as they hold your buds of joy. Her four buds represent her boys, each side have the buds facing each other in harmony.

Land and Sea Part 2.

The contest holder wanted the edges of the tattoo to flow more so it looks a little more delicate and tapper off with vines, and it really does the design justice and I am so happy with the final outcome so here is the latest version.

I have often thought about tattooing myself and this year I have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about that from a new friend and artist Rob at Ethereal Ink, he is allowing me to tattoo his leg, this will be my third attempt at tattooing and it will be awesome to have the watchful eye of a pro, something I’ve been wanting for some time. I already have a tattoo machine, so its time to put it to action and see what I can do. I’m sure I will write more about this in the feature weeks, but in the meantime its time for me to get ready and go to college Have a great weekend what ever your up too.