a saturday afternoon in silver lake
Yesterday Jacob and I spent all morning playing with images and fonts, adjusting, getting them just right... went out for the afternoon, and came home with these:
Jacob; left forearm; coordinates of his father's hometown (Monrovia, Liberia). We were really specific with the font - and it looks just right.
Me; right wrist; a portrait of my handspun, sketched from one of my favorite photos. I love the details so much, the shading, the uneven bits plied together, the tiny shadow.
Both tattoos were done by Craig Jackman at American Electric Tattoo (a local shop - it's been in the neighborhood even longer than we have). They are both small and detailed - I wanted a good portrait, and we were really specific about the font for Jacob's, and Craig nailed it with each. They were done with a single needle - such pretty serifs and shading and just great work. I'm happy.












Reader Comments (20)
And yours is perfect! Craig really captured your handspun - and oh how I covet that spot! I've been wanting to get one on my inner arm for a while - it looks fantastic. :)
I may need to get the same one!
Great work!
You are making me want to get some more ink. :D
makes me want another....
xox, J
Both are great tats, MH!