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ASLAN AND THE SUN

Inkasaurus....

In case you haven't figured it out, I've been quite busy. Here is some recent work I've completed, as well as some pieces that are still in progress.

This first one has been a work in progress for a few months now. It is a huge thigh piece I began on a friend, and a few session still to come. In case it is hard for you to make out, this tattoo is an anatomical heart with a banner wrapping around it. It is going to be very colorful, so it is taking us a while to get it finished. I have limited time to work on tattoos right now, but this summer I plan on making tattooing my main priority. I have several clients very patiently awaiting my availability, and I thank them greatly for their perseverance. My friend is really wanting to get this one finished up, so as soon as I do, more pics will follow.

This tattoo may look familiar, as it is the piece I started for my sis. The first picture of this tat can be found in the post before this one. It shows just the basic outline prior to adding color, as seen below. I love my sisters enthusiasm and spontaneity for her tattoos. We literally decide to start on new pieces for her at very random times and just kind of decided where to take it as we go. The coolest part about that is the tattoo always seems to fit her so well. I really enjoy working with her and feel very honored to be her main source for body art. I am certain you will see more of her tattoos in the future.

I have to apologize for this next photos appearance. I promise you my brothers skin is not really this color....that would be disturbing. This is a tattoo project in the works for several months now, mainly planning and coming up with creative ideas for an entire sleeve. As I mentioned before, this is my brothers tat. It is only the beginning of his sleeve, so a lot of work still to come, but I am very excited to finally get started on it, and so is my bro. My fam is getting the hook up! Not really fair.....I still have to go somewhere to get my work done. Unless of course, it is on my legs.......

.....like this! Yes, I worked on my tat a bit last weekend. I was just really in the mood to get some more ink. I am around tattoos all the time, and never have the opportunity to get my own. I didn't do a whole lot, but I did add some shading to the original tattoo, and added more outline above the piece. I did the new outline stuff completely free hand, which was amazing. I hate tracing. Always have, even as a kid. Getting to grab the gun and go crazy was thrilling. *Ahem.....TATTOO gun, that is....*

PS

Dad, if you see these pics.....yes, I "drew" on myself again. And, YES, those are my legs, despite what you may think. The last time you saw them, I must have been 9, so obviously I haven't maintained sticks as limbs over the years. I filled out. A lot. And discovered that I possibly have some sort of genetic disorder morphed by dinosaurs. I admit my legs have that "prehistoric reptilian" look. Shut up, its true.

My Jabber-Baby-Wocky!

Never did I think at 20 years old I would be a workaholic.....well actually I'm not that surprised that it has come to this. I've been busy with three jobs and somehow still manage to update my blog. This first tattoo probably looks a little familiar. Thats because its the most recent picture of the very first tattoo I did. I worked on it a few weeks ago, adding more shading and color. It definitely looks more finished now. I'm happy, and so is my client. DONE.

The last image is my sisters second tattoo. We are going to go back in with shading and little bit of a stippling technique. Can't wait to finish it!

Other than that, I've done several small tattoos (when I can fit it in with my hectic schedule) including some on the foot and behind the ear. However, I cannot wait to start on some bigger projects I've got lined up; a few sleeves, a couple back pieces, and a thigh piece I started on a friend. FUN! Seriously...this is the best job ever. You know how exhilarating it is when your friend falls asleep and you write on their face with a sharpie? Thats my job!...Only, I get satisfaction AND money. Call me up if you want to pay me to hurt you. What a strange world it is we live in....

(detail)

Am I crazy?...yesh

As most of you know, I've been quite busy lately. I started a new job a few weeks ago, and have been doing tattooing on the side. Did this one for my sis, Laura. The small design was something the both of us collaborated on after getting the basic idea from out of a book I had. The leafy/floral/viney motif is VERY Laura. She was happy with it, as was I. Hadn't ever done anything with a color outline before.

This tattoo is my own (just above my left knee). I decided that the time had come and I just better tough it out and give myself one. Hurt like a mother, but I think it was more of a mental struggle, rather than physical. My plan is to add to it and eventually have this leg mostly covered. Although, I think this tattoo is completed fairly well, I know that if I hadn't done it myself, or if it had been done on someone else, it would have turned out better. It was definitely hard to focus on executing the design correctly, while enduring pain that I was inflicting on myself. I really had to put my mind in another place, but remain conscious enough to concentrate on my work. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do mentally, physically, emotional......but I'd do it again (and will!)

New Year, New Ideas....

I have some of my new work, as well as sketches from my current sketchbook and old high school sketchbook work, posted on flickr. Check it out here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kts_art

This year, I want to do more with unique Typography.
Also, here is an example of a new project I'm working on called "Post-it Art". I simply draw intricate designs on super tiny pieces of sticky paper (pretty much self-explanitory). I have more examples on flickr. I'm always doing little doodles and sketches on sticky notes, so I thought I'd have fun with it.

Tattooie

The first tattoo of the new year is completed. A friend of my sisters wanted this piece done and gave me a challenge (its on her side, from armpit to hip). This is only my second tattoo, so it was definitely a big project. This pic was taken right after it was done, so once this piece is healed the colors will brighten up a bit. Its hard to tell, but the flowers are purple with white in the middle, and the tree has some hints of caramel brown.

Travel Posters-Graphic Design Final Project

The project was to create three travel posters for the year 1929...only a bit more modernized. Each poster had to take place in a different city. I tried to incorporate some elements of Art Deco in all three, and I also used the same sunburst image in each to kind of tie them all together. I had much better ideas, but kind of got bored after a while. Bummer. And poor Rome got the worst of it. I did that one in like one hour. Not my best.....but where was my motivation? 1929 sucked no matter what country you were from. I guess that part was suppose to be challenging. However, it was not.

Let me know what you think. Thanks.

HEY-O!

These are new little originals produced for Etsy. Simple, fun, and easy creations. More to come!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/katiemesser

Newbies and Newsies.....

Here are a few new pieces I completed in the past week. I've decided to start an Etsy shop in attempt to make a little income. These two pieces are for sale, including a couple of prints of older pieces. I just started this shop, so it'll take another week or two before I can get more work posted, and also to give it time to see how well things are going to sell. I have a million ideas for new pieces and I'm really excited to get started on them, beginning this week. Feel free to take a look at my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/katiemesser

I'll post more work as it comes and I will accept custom requests, also. Thanks!

PS

If you don't know what Etsy is, you should definitely explore the site. Everything sold is either handmade or vintage! I love it.