Damnit Deb

 As a proud Polish girl I LOVE Polish art. Traditional Polish art is so colorful and vibrant. I plan on getting some myself soon as a cover up. (Watch this space!). Wycinanki (Vihs-in-ahn-key) is a traditional art done with paper called quilling in English. It’s layers of colorful paper intricately cut out and then stuck down. It creates a 3d shape but also a 2d design. Common themes include flowers and chickens. Much of Polish art comes from rural areas and is very specific to that region.  My family is from Masowia in central Poland which means they have different cultural costumes and themes than someone who is Góral from the Tatra mountains. The themes are usually similar, there’s a lot of floral, but the style a little different. For example, traditional Góral skirts are red and white while Masowia has green stripes and embroidered roses. It’s a beautiful and rich cultural identity. While you may have your own opinions on what is going on in Ukraine, the cultural identity...

 Everyone is going to have a sleeve. That’s the mindset I usually start your tattoo with. Whether you’re planning to from the start or whether I’m forward thinking is really just how it starts. Tattoos thankfully have remained popular which means you’re likely to get more, and there’s only so much real estate to work with. Your arms are the most visible spot, both to yourself and others so it’s the most common spot to get tattooed. So how do you get a sleeve? Step 1: GET A TATTOO Obviously this may be moot to some but if you’re planning a sleeve and haven’t picked a theme or any ideas just get started! Often a blank canvas is the most daunting because you’re seeing it as a whole rather than many parts. Just get a tattoo that you like. Many sleeves don’t have themes and are simply built up of things that person wants or likes. As long as you like it that’s what’s important. There’s no rule about having a theme or everything “matching” unless you want it to. Step 1: PICK A THEME Look...