Polynesia on My Mind

July 12, 2009

Polynesia is an archipelago of lovely islands. When I visited a few years ago, I was taken by the harmony of its people with its environment. The tattoos were indelible history worn proudly for all to see. Enjoy the new design, Suzan

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The Mayan Legacy

June 20, 2009

The Maya, a Mesoamerican Civilization flourished in Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador from 1500 BC to 1500 AD. That’s a very long time. The Maya are credited with having the only written language of the Americas; before the Europeans arrived. This sounds like a history lesson; but you have to appreciate the historical permanence of [...]

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Marianas Flag meets Large Fish

June 13, 2009

I know this sounds like a bad headline; but a contributor asked for a design based on the Marianas Flag and a shark and a dolphin. I do know that a shark is a fish and a dolphin is a mammal; hence the bad and inaccurate headline!!!! Anyway, it seems like most people are awe [...]

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The Comb

June 6, 2009

The history of tattoo art often makes reference to the comb or au. Made of wood or bone; sharp points were used to drive ink into the skin. Modern day devices; descendents of the machine patented by Samuel O’Reilly in 1891, automate the painstaking craft of creating a tattoo with a comb. Both methods have [...]

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A tree is a tree is a tree….

May 30, 2009

I borrowed the cadence from Gertrude Stein (1874-1946); she wrote
“A rose is a rose is a rose “.
Every culture has symbolic trees. Look for them in art, music, and dance. Trees are symbols of strength, longevity, and life. This is no different in the South Pacific Island cultures. Palm trees are anchors of life; [...]

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Another Tribute to the Marianas

May 25, 2009

A recent contributor requests a design based on the Marianas Flag and includes a shark and dolphin figures. The Marianas Flag was adopted on July 4th, 1976. The flag has a blue background with a white star on it. The large symbol of a latte stone – just behind the star; forms the foundation [...]

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Hearts for My Friend

May 17, 2009

I have a friend named Debbie; she calls me every few years to say HI. A few years ago she gave me a silver heart necklace…one of my favorite things. Last week she called and told me that she had visited my blog and liked the hearts. She might carve one in wood. Well Deb, [...]

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A Mayan Symbol to Celebrate a Mission to Honduras – Chicchan the Sky Serpent

May 8, 2009

A contributor writes that they are looking for a symbol to celebrate an upcoming mission to Honduras. Honduras is home to one of the most famous Mayan cities, Copan. The Chortis are the modern day descendants of the Maya living in Honduras. Like many indigenous peoples of our world; they face the challenge of preserving [...]

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Arm Bands – A Circular Story

April 29, 2009

I get lots of requests for arm bands. I think the circular design is appealing because it is endless like a ring; the same from any angle; and worn high on the arm like a badge of honor. Enjoy the new design. Suzan

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Tribal Designs are Stories

April 26, 2009

“There are only two or three human stories, and they go on repeating themselves as fiercely as if they had never happened before.” Willa Sibert Cather (1873-1947)
What is your story? Will your skin speak of it? Enjoy the new designs. Suzan

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