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Valentine's Day Giveaway with DesignLoveFest

I've paired up with one of my favorite bloggers ever, Bri Emery of DesignLoveFest, to bring you a tattoo giveaway for the month of February. Head on over and share a love story for your chance to win!...

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COLLABORATION WITH: EMILY, ROGER & SARAH

Emily just sent along these pretty photos of two tattoos she commissioned to honor her grandmother. One of my favorite parts of these collaborations is discovering new words, music, or poems I was...

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COLLABORATION WITH: MEGAN, DR. WOO & JAMES

What a pleasure it is to share Megan's story. I'm always moved by tattoos that originate from literature and poetry.‘World enough and time’ is quote from the poem To His Coy Mistress by Andrew...

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COLLABORATION WITH: LEILA, NICK & YVONNE

I'm so honored to share this latest tattoo story, my latest Gratitude Giveaway (for new readers: ever month I give away a commission to a client whose story moves me). It seemed appropriate to share...

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COLLABORATION WITH: NADYA, JAMIE & PETE

Every once in a while I'll be asked to calligraph song lyrics for tattoo clients. Nadya's story, and the choice behind this song, is so moving.  There have been times my yoga teacher has played "To...

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Collaboration with Ashley and Chris

Hello! I have a backlog of tattoo stories to share. This one comes from Ashley who writes of hers:A lovemark is something you leave behind when doing any act of kindness. It's about taking the time to...

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Collaboration with Sandra, Wenco & Maik

The inner arm has become the favorite location for of my tattoo commissions, but Sandra's definitely takes up the most real estate. I love the way it turned out. The size really captures the thick and...

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COLLABORATION WITH: CRYSTAL & CHRIS

Hello and happy fall! I was glad to receive this latest tattoo story from Crystal, who chose Dante's phrase, "A great flame follows a little spark."Mara's beautiful calligraphy was the best way to...

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Betty Soldi + Retrouvius Calligraphy Workshop in London

Last month I had the privilege to co-teach a calligraphy workshop with Betty Soldi, my dear friend and muse, at Retrouvius in London. Retrouvius is a magical architectural salvage and design firm....

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COLLABORATION WITH: SUSAN, MIKE & ASHLEY

It was a treat to collaborate with Susan Hutchinson, of the blog Fleurishing, for this tattoo honoring her twins, Henry and Marie. Here's more from Susan about the significance: This tattoo represents...

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COLLABORATION WITH: NATALIE, STEVE & ELYSE

One of the best parts of collaborations is learning new words. This was the case with Natalie and sophrosyne, or the opposite of hubris. What a gift to meditate on this word in the new year. I first...

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COLLABORATION WITH: KATHLEEN & JOSE

Hello there! I'm happy to share this latest tattoo story from Kathleen. The phrase reminds me of this article I read in the New York Times about how serendipity is one quality that, in some ways,...

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COLLABORATION WITH: KATHERINE, KEVIN & GENIA

I'm especially grateful every time I have the chance to work with a client that is honoring their children. Here's Katherine's story:  My story is very simple. I am blessed with two beautiful little...

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COLLABORATION WITH: KEVIN, NEX & ERICH

Working with Kevin was a total dream and privilege. He commissioned four tattoos, the most I've ever done for any client. The first time I saw these photos I gasped with astonishment. What a privilege...

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COLLABORATION WITH: DEVIN, NINA & AMBER

Greetings, 2017! Sharing this tattoo story from Devin seemed appropriate for the start of the new year as we prepare for what is to come, come what may. "This is a quote from an Andrea Gibson poem. If...

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COLLABORATION WITH: SHANNON, MONTY & ADIE

As we get older we face such unexpected challenges, especially around our health and the health of those we love. I am grateful to Shannon for sharing the inspiration behind her tattoo. "The phrase...

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COLLABORATION WITH: MAGGIE & TRISTAN

Here's a lovely, simple story from Maggie. "It's really simple. I am saved by Grace and His Grace is Sufficient for me."  For one of my favorite meditations on grace, I suggest David Richo's The Power...

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COLLABORATION WITH: NATALIE & BRITTA

This has to be one of my favorite tattoos of the year. I absolutely love the way it turned out, and Natalie's fierceness. She writes: "I am not a place for cowards" is something I read once and it...

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COLLABORATION WITH: MACKENZIE & KATIE

These three words, "How much more?" might as well be the mantra for most people these days. It seems that every week we think we've come to the point of All We Can Handle and we are given yet more,...

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Collaboration with Jessica, Katrina & Tiffany

My clients have taught me so many lessons about faith: in ourselves, our relationships, and the larger unseen forces of grace. It's an honor to share Jessica's story: "My life is a picture of His...

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