And IAM member Sevendaze is smiling.
Of course, being from Canada, anytime the weather gets nice it’s cause to smile. Plus having a sleeve dedicated to children’s books doesn’t hurt either.
Tag: Literary Tattoos
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The Sheriff
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Fans of Hunter S. Thompson will instantly recognize the inspiration for this piece. Megan Lui-Ramirez from Hardnox Tattoo in Franklin, NJ tattooed this Ralph Steadman print entitled “The Sheriff” on the leg of the lovely Miss. Jersey.
Jersey sent in a few photos of her leg to the miscellaneous tattoo gallery, including a shot of the tattoo next to a photo of the original print.
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I must not fear
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For those unfamiliar with the Bene Gesserit, or their litany against fear, that can only mean one thing; you’ve never had the chance to read Dune (or see one of the adaptations of Frank Herbert’s works). That’s alright, you still have time to go out and pick up a copy of the book. Now if you’re not so inclined to read the novel, you can at least appreciate the sentiment. The purpose of the litany is to calm themselves and to ease their mind when faced with fear. We all have some form of coping strategy when in a situation that instills fear or pain, be it meditation, anger, or running away as fast as possible. Regardless of how you deal with fear, the first step is acknowledging it. From there it is how your mind processes it that results in your behavior. The purpose of this particular quote, and why it is so important to fans of the series, is that it isn’t a litany that denies the existence of fear, rather one where you can take control of your fear, face it head on, and come out the other side stronger for having stood up to your fear.
I’m not sure who the artist of this piece is, but it was done at Kawbi Tattoo, in Salem, Oregon, and it is the latest addition to the lettering tattoo gallery.
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Why is a raven like a writing desk?
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In today’s final post, we’re going to look at one more piece done by Chriz from Boxe_Voll? Tattooz in Germany. This image, along with the rest of today’s images, and many more by Chriz can be found in the new skool tattoo gallery.
When Lewis Carroll first penned his tale of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland, I wonder if he knew he would be creating so many memorable characters. Since 1865 “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” has been delighting children and adults alike. With countless editions available, multiple film and television adaptations, and an innumerable amount of pop culture references littered across every medium, it’s no wonder that so many people are familiar with Alice.
Now of course, Alice is hardly the only character in the story, as it is these characters that breathe life into the story. The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, and the Caterpillar are just some of the characters that make up the landscape that is Wonderland. There is one character in particular that is the catalyst for the adventures, that being the White Rabbit. Going down the rabbit hole and chasing that rabbit was Carroll’s way of taking the reader into a world beyond their imagination.
When Carroll first published the book, he commissioned artist John Tenniel to provide the illustrations. It was these illustrations of the characters that eventually led them to became the cultural icons that they are today. So this white rabbit that Chriz brilliantly transferred to tattoo form (on a foot no less!), is now just one more example of just how much impact these books have had on people from all over the world.
Now the big question, which is better, the book or any one of the many films made about Alice? OK, that’s not fair, obviously it’s the book, but is there any adaptation or reference that sticks out in your mind whenever you think of the book? Oh, and why is a raven like a writing desk?
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The Boy with Nails in His Eyes
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The Boy with Nails in his Eyes
put up his aluminium tree.
It looked pretty strange
because he couldn’t really see.–Tim Burton – “The Boy with Nails in His Eyes”
If you’re not familiar with Tim Burton’s book “The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories”, I’d recommend going out to a bookstore to pick it up. It’s a short collection of poems written by Tim himself back in 1997 with the illustrations done by him as well. As you can see, The Boy with Nails in His Eyes was the image used for the top half of the tattoo pictured below, as for the bottom half, you can see what I believe is the top of The Pin Cushion Queen’s head on the left, but I’m at a loss as to where the images on the lower right are from. I’m sure a more astute Tim Burton fan can fill us in. The only information I have on the image is that it was uploaded anonymously with the title “Droogie“. So please, when you’re uploading an image, remember to add some details so I can give proper credit if I post it.
