The Tattoo - 19 April 2011

So, here is the story. My best friend, Kerry, wanted to get a tattoo for her birthday in June. So, we agreed we would get one done together. Yes, I know it isn't June. But you see she felt she would chicken out by June, so we went sooner....months sooner! So, I got this as a B-Day present! :)

She got her's but the artist was having drawing & design issues with mine, so I had to wait. Her's by the way is great!

My poor friend was suffering! So was that poor pig!

All Done!!

So, here is how mine began....

This was the first session.

Then the second session where he darkened parts around the wings & tail.

 Ok, I have had a few tatoos, but none hurt as long as these darkening ones did. A whole week b4 this one laid off & the other one, due to where it was, split so many times it wasn't funny! Never saw someone wake up so fast at 1:30 am as when I tried to put my arm under my pillow. Ouch!

 The one that split.

There is a specially made set of needles called a bar. It is NOT fun. It makes these lovely streaks. They go over & over the same spot & it hurts soooo much more than the regular (one) needle & the alcohol they spray after! Yes, may look neat, but my eyes watered & Kerry was so annoyed that she missed me in pain! She thinks I look too comfy when I get my tattoos. :)

 

Well, here is the little critter! All finished! I never want to see a "bar" again led alone let one touch me! I was so happy when he put on that single needle! When he sprayed the alcohol I almost cheered! Just a few touch ups in a few weeks, but oh boy, isn't my Lil' Fire Lizard Cute!

Thanks Anne McCaffery & the Dragonriders of Pern! :)