Rorschach ink blot

May 9, 2014January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you..." ~ Leviticus 19:28 "Please, the whole town is coming." "And most of them are nuts off our family tree." She gave me that Look mothers use to frighten children into doing what they're told. "I don't understand … Continue reading Rorschach ink blot

Inked

November 7, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

After a year of enduring the bite of Kile’s needle, Evie thought she’d be accustomed to the sting by now. With only a few short weeks between sessions, the itch and bruising didn’t have much time to heal before another sitting. The stylized masterpiece covered her back from neck to waist. The red hawk perched … Continue reading Inked

Ink

August 1, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

I'm not sure when I decided I wanted a tattoo, but once I did that's all I could think about. Months were spent perusing websites and library books looking for just the right design. I knew I wanted something Celtic, a nod to my heritage. Each element was significant, as were each color. (And no, … Continue reading Ink