Tattoo for a Symbolic Year/Accomplishment

[BodhiTree]

Gnat's post is perfect!

I did pretty much what you are thinking of: went in with some ideas and asked the artist to create it. There was more time spent creating the tattoo than actually applying it to my body. Be ready to pay part of the cost up front, as the artist is working on the drawing.

My artist made a few dittos and took lots of time with me getting the placement just right. Don't be afraid to ask for even the tiniest change.

A tattoo that has meaning is simply delicious. Your tattoo idea sounds wonderful! Have fun!

[indysteel]

Wow, Amanda!! What a great way to celebrate your amazing accomplishments (congrats btw!!!) and honor the wonderful women on your life. It's very touching. I don't have anything to add on the creative front. I imagine there ate some awesome tattoo artists in Austin. Be sure to post pics once the work is done.

[Aggie_Ama]

Oak- I meant chainring.... I really should proof read.

Thanks for the suggestions, I have a great starting plan now. My cousin (and Mammaw's grandson) has some very nice work including one in the last year I really like the style as far as the shading, that might be an artist to start with. I have a few friends with some that are good but not what I want, the shading is what I don't like as it isn't how I vision the shading I want. I am not sure if that is the artist or what they wanted.

My idea is the pansy centered in the chain ring and the phrase around the outside. I don't know if my wrist is big enough, if not I will put CNC in it somehow which I will understand.