Omnia Vanitas

This has been a jam-packed weekend. Kicked off on Friday at noon with getting my new chest tattoo. Arrived at Irezumi on Dowanhill Street, Partick, 5 minutes late. Had to dive into the Partick Tavern to use their facilities before heading into the shop - shouldn't have had that second cuppa before I left the house. Sitting in the waiting room I realised Steven (Wrigley - son of Terry) was caught up with another customer so I didn't feel too bad.12.15pm: still sitting there, now listening to some rather dodgy reggae tunes - wtf??
12.20pm: Lee, the apprentice, pops his head round the door and mouths 'sorry - 5 minutes'
12.25pm: the other guy appears, top off, with Steven to look at some flash on the wall. I pick up that he's after a chinese dragon down his back - sounds nice.12.30pm: finally - into the studio and the choons have improved. Lee offers me a coffee which I politely decline - no more liquids for me. Chat turns to the gentleman wanting the chinese dragon.
"Aye, it's a cover up he's after""What's he covering up?""Yosemite Sam... with tits!"


After much gaffawing, down to business.The day before there was much to-ing and fro-ing between us over the final design. This is how it went:


Sketch 1: Left or right? I prefered the left, but not keen on the wing


Sketch 2: Crossed keys? Hmmm... nah - don't like that either. I'd prefer some flowers or some shining light?


Sketch 3: Shining light is on every other chest tattoo - you're not getting that. What about this?

Final Sketch: I love it!

By 2.45pm on Friday it was all over. Bit ouchy around the heart in the middle as I'm not so well endowed and quite boney, but no where near as painful as my feet.

Here's the finished artwork:

ALL IS VANITY

Inspired by the work of Glenn Arthur