This morning I did a smaller tattoo, it was the Sues first tattoo and she wanted something small and girly so that's what we did. She was lovely and she was really happy with the final outcome, this is what makes tattooing worth while, seeing a happy customer!
I also managed to get a photo of Pauline's gypsy lady, its been in progress for a long time, Pauline has my first  tattoo (the purple rose) and its an extension of that, I've learnt loads from working on this tattoo and we're still going to add more so still more to learn...

Photo of the healed tattoo so far, thanks Pauline! :)

Bits and pieces...

I've got a couple of photos for you....
A picture of my tiny little art studio/workspace, its actually a bit bigger than this photo, this looks like I only have a wall! But my computer and printer are off to the left, and I have my light box and sewing machine under my table. Plus more shelves and planners and a sofa at the other side of the room. All of my books are within easy reach if I every need inspiration (I'm hoping that one day I'll have my own library!) and I have lots of other artists beautiful artwork dotted around the room...

A work in progress picture of the Sleeping Beauty inspired piece I'm working on....

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And a cute little picture of my nephew pretending to paint my picture, bless him. Thanks for the help Allister :)

Also, I know I said I'd post the new painting onced I had it scanned but since its a bank holiday weekend the scanners have been shut, sooo as soon as I can I'll get it scanned and posted. But in the meantime, if you really want to see it, its lurking in the background of my studio space picture, although for some reason she looks like she has no nose, how strange.... :)

Been away for a while...

Hello, I'm back!
I had a lovely holiday that filled me with inspiration.... and then I came back in the UK...  I could have stayed and painted in the sun all day, if only.... here is a random picture of me looking tired, next to some dolphins, lol

Anyway my Little Mermaid inspired piece is finished, although I've yet to think of a name for her. I'll be varnishing her soon and then its off the the scanners for a decent picture, hopefully I'll have her posted properly by the weekend. And I'm working on the Sleeping Beauty inspired piece that I mentioned ages ago, work in progress pictures soon :)

Work in progress picture....

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So it turns out I'm not so good at remembering to post or take work in progress pictures! This is the Little Mermaid piece I'm currently working on, its actually a little bit further on than this but I don't have a picture... I'm away on holiday soon but I'm hoping to have this finished before I go and as soon as it is I'll post the picture.