.: typical tattoo green…
Many years ago, I became fascinated with tattoos… and vowed to find a reason for some ink on my body. Somewhere along the way… “the reason” materialized and has steadily remained in my heart. I have been patiently awaiting the right timing… and the provision of a tattoo artist that I could trust.
When we arrived on the Left Coast… Stephen La Garde (one of Amanda’s cousins) and I were talking about life… and his tattoos. By the end of our conversation, Stephen had placed several calls and scheduled me an appointment with a tattoo artist at Resurrection Tattoo in Pasadena. Amanda was then forced to kick her artistic abilities into anxiety-mode as she captured the design that encompassed “the reason”.
This afternoon Amanda and I journeyed 50 miles to Pasadena, California for the first of my tattoos. This specific tattoo represents my relationship, vision, and hope for my son. There are several images that are worked into the design of this “crest”. Here is a picto-journal of my tattoo… with some captions…
.: The stencil was placed and the first line was inked…
.: With the outline etched, the shading commenced…
.: The finished product…
.: Resurrection Tattoo artist, Drew Drumm…
.: Ryland inspects “his” tattoo…
PRESS ON!!!
-Weav
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May 22nd, 2007 at 3:52 am
Beautiful tattoo man. I sure am glad you where able to fulfill this dream here. I hope that everyone will appreciate the art as you do. With anticipation, I hope you 3 will be back soon. Love ya bro
May 22nd, 2007 at 8:39 am
I will be the first to say……..IT IS AMAZING!!! Manda…the art if so cool! I can’t wait to see it up close so I can see every detail!
May 22nd, 2007 at 11:10 am
That is sweet man. I can’t wait to see it in person in like a gajillion years when I actually get to see you again. You guys rock!
May 23rd, 2007 at 10:42 am
The Tatt looks so great11 I’m so glad you all go to get it done. Wish We could have been there to see in person. Had alot of fun hanging out with the three of you this last week. Makes us miss you all even more.
May 23rd, 2007 at 1:00 pm
As your mother, I never thought that I would be happy for you to get a tatoo. But, since this is a combination of Amanda’s awesome artwork (yes, I am shamefully fishing for an original Manda painting, drawing, etc.), fulfillment of a longtime dream, and my awesome grandson is represented in the crest, that I am able to put my reservations aside and be happy for you!!!!!!
May 24th, 2007 at 12:09 am
The tat is nice, but the best part for me was taking care of my precious grandson (even though he missed his mother and father at the end of the day). We (I) had a great time. Thank you for entrusting him to me for that short time. I will not ever forget the experience!
I miss you guys.
Have a blessed time with all those other people who love you all.
May 24th, 2007 at 9:39 am
It looks awesome, can’t wait to see it in person in a few days.
May 25th, 2007 at 7:39 am
haha! I got mine first!
May 26th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
OMGSH!!!! it is absolutely beautiful.. awesum artwork by amanda, and i just.. i duno. i like it though!!!! i love u guys.. c u soon!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Have fun with the Tattoo. Can i see it on Sunday???
June 10th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Ryan…your family is so sweet! I have never met Amanda or Little Chico but I do enjoy reading about you guys! Most of your stories make me laugh out loud! So thanks for this!