So, yesterday I had my first session. I got there at 2PM and didn't leave until 6:30PM. When he first started using the needle it was brutal. I buried my face in the pillow and I couldn't focus on anything but the needle dragging across my skin. Then, I passed out. Yes - really, I passed out. So, after re-grouping for a few minutes on this little chair/bed thing I think they have in there I told him I was ready to start again. I decided that burying my head in the pillow and focusing on the needle was not the way to go about it. So, I grabbed my iPod and my Tom Robbins book and focused on them. After a few moments the pain faded and next thing I knew 4 hours had passed by and I had almost finished my book. We took a few 3 minute breaks (one he requested because his wrist hurt, one I requested because he was shading a sensitive area and I thought my skin was falling off). I left at 6:30PM and came home to a silent and tense dinner with my family. Please note that my Mom hasn't spoken to me since I told her. She thinks tattoos are an abomination and she blames my Dad for mine because he has 5. I hope they house will calm down soon, if not it's going to be a lonely Summer.
The Initial Sketch
Self-Portrait in the Studio
My Awesome Artist
End of Day 1
2 comments:
soph! it's beautiful! can't wait to see it all finished in it's full, colorful glory! also - email me crystalgiles.lmt@gmail.com i need your snail mail address! love ya!
best wishes on your mum relaxing a bit about the tattoo. you're still the same you! xoxo
It's gorgeous! I'm amazed how delicate it looks for being such a large tattoo. I can't wait to see the final outcome in person. I miss you!
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