Cool… I just uploaded some pictures to an album, but I might start a thread on the backpiece too. It’s only 3 sessions in so far (and only have pictures after the frist two), but hopefully you can get an idea of how it’ll look. I had a bunch of crappy tattoos all over my upper back, so it was a challenge coming up with a large cover-up. I think he’s done a great job! 🙂 I have probably 3 more sessions left, so I’ll be sure to post updated pictures when it looks better.

P.S. My artist’s name is Aaron Hodges, from Idle Hand here in San Francisco. Here’s a link to his portfolio: http://idlehandsf.com/section/39376_tattoos.html

Here’s an example of the more traditional & artistic depiction of the Tree of Life: http://www.rebeccashore.com/images/adults/tree_new_big.jpg
Hey… flowers do look cool at the base! 🙂

Yeah, maybe I will keep it… we’ll see what my artist says, because I’m sure he’ll be honest if it doesn’t work.

I feel ya, but I was raised in the Jewish faith – not super religious, but more culturally observant. And since everyone I’m commemorating with this tattoo is/was Jewish too, it seems fitting to use the Tree of Life. As for the design, it is also depicted as a “normal” looking tree in most artwork. At my old synagogue we had a Tree of Life outside the sanctuary, with small leaf-shaped plaques representing people who had passed… my father got a plaque for each of his parents, and I’d always touch/kiss them whenever I passed the display. Anyway, thanks for the input! 🙂

Already did that… we have an appointment on September 13th, but he said it would be good to come in with a concept. So like I said, I’m not looking for somebody to draw a design – just to help with a basic idea!

Ummmmm, isn’t this forum for people to ask for help? If you’re busy I understand, but I was just hoping somebody would help with ideas. Maybe I misunderstood the purpose of this forum, though….