PHASE 1 (Outlines)
My client for this tattoo had a rebellious period earlier in her life and had this swastika design tattooed by a friend. She has since been ashamed of it and hasn't felt comfortable wearing any shirts that show her back, and was so happy to find that she could get it covered. Apparently, other artists wouldn't touch it because it was a "political tattoo." Well, that may be true but it isn't anymore! This is a 2-part cover-up that is going very well.
This particular client has a low tolerance for pain. If you look closely at the finished photo (top), you'll see that the lines are not all perfectly inked. When she felt pain... she jerked like something else, I tell you. However, this thing will look perfect after the next visit. Shading is not as painful as lining (from what previous clients have told me after working on their skin).
You can't even see the swastika any more unless you know where to look. It will be even better when it's finished next month! She's also lucky that she didn't get the swastica filled in when she got it, because it would have been impossible to cover effectively.
Good knotwork, amazing coverup.
ReplyDeleteDid I ever show you that book that I meant to show you while you were here? It might be good in the direction of having a "quiet art time" for your class like we were talking about. Lots of potential. Let me know if you're interested.