If you asked me two months ago if I would ever get a tattoo, the answer would be something like, "I really like them on other people, but can't imagine them for myself.' Something about the combination of conquering my wrist injury, making the decision to work on my leather business full time without the a second job, and being completely dumbfounded by how enjoyably crazy my life is now, made me think that it would be great to mark this time with a tat. Besides, I thought it would be such a shame to go through my early 20's without getting any ink!
Also important - the piece was conceptualized as a kind of collaboration between artist/editor/friend MXM (of Sang Bleu etc) who is only in town for a short while. I've always admired his tattoo work, my favorites being the minimal geometric designs that he creates himself, and the artful way he arranges more victorian'esque elements. I told him that I wanted skeleton keys on a ring, and he went off from there. The hand & moon were a happy idea that we stumbled upon, which I loved because I had been wanting a hand portrayed in some way, but couldn't come up with anything elegant. The tattooing took place at East River Tattoo in Brooklyn.
Also important - the piece was conceptualized as a kind of collaboration between artist/editor/friend MXM (of Sang Bleu etc) who is only in town for a short while. I've always admired his tattoo work, my favorites being the minimal geometric designs that he creates himself, and the artful way he arranges more victorian'esque elements. I told him that I wanted skeleton keys on a ring, and he went off from there. The hand & moon were a happy idea that we stumbled upon, which I loved because I had been wanting a hand portrayed in some way, but couldn't come up with anything elegant. The tattooing took place at East River Tattoo in Brooklyn.
Blame this dude.
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Love! Fantastic tattoo!
perfect!
I'm definitely one of those people with little tattoo aspirations, but your tattoo is way sweet. I think you're right about early 20's and getting inked. I might brainstorm some tattoo ideas, in case I meet the right artist.
P.S. I remember when you were living in Berlin. How does NYC compare to Berlin? Or are they so different that you wouldn't compare them?
nice piece! and he's wearing a burzum shirt, double nice!
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oooooooooh its lovely. You have the key to reach for your all your dreams!
He did a great job! Congrats!
i love it.
that, is one sick tattoo : )
It's perfect! :) (And tattooed by a guy in a Burzum-shirt = <3)
wow i LOVE your tattoo! It's amazing!
That is awesome! I have a tattoo of a skeleton key as well, bu mine's 6 years old now and starting to get blurry :(
That's so original. One of the coolest tats I've seen in a really long time.
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What a fantastic piece! Love the details on the keys.
damn, that is beautiful !
Welcome to the tattoo club! I'm so glad you got this, it is beautiful and definitely adds to you beauty instead of distracting from.
-Giselle
It's perfect on you! I got my first tattoo at 24 - it's always best to wait, but there's no stopping you now - you'll get hooked ;-)
i love love love it!!!!
Love it!!!
Exquisite.
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it's beautiful!
I love the Victorian quality of it. Really beautiful!
Unreal tattoo, looks completely amazing on you!
Beautiful, wonderful piece. Love your work, love your blog.
OMG
now you won't be able to be buried in a Jewish cemetery!
hahaa oh well
I love it :D it suits you
I really like tattoos with a meaning! Yours looks great. I'd just want to live in that shop!
Really want to get inked again.
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Gorgeous tattoo.
Been following your blog for quite some time now, but wasn't able to visit until now and this news about getting a tattoo is beautiful! Beautiful design, beautiful meaning behind it. Congratulations!
Zana, this looks really, really cool! I got my first tatoo when I was 29, I wanted one before I turned 30. Since then I keep thinking about getting the next one... I would love maxime to do mine. I really love his work! well maybe sometimes...
The fact that you got it from a guy with a BURZUM shirt is the icing on the cake. Beautiful black and gray work.
PS: Love your work too!
This looks amazing. That is all.
That has got to be the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen
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GORGEOUS TATTOO ACQUISITION! It's very clean and the design is beautifully composed. Am thoroughly jealous! :D
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