The Beginning

   I do a lot of sketch work before uploading to a computer to finish off my work, so that is what I started with the tattoo I am designing for myself. I go into a good amount of detail for just doing a sketch, but I see it as a piece of art. I will want a complete image for my own keeping in my collection. Of course, I do plan on making a portfolio of my tattoo designs, which might even get me more work. So I shall have fun with this using my lovely Adobe programs. I think it's a good start so far. Comments are welcomed.

   The basic idea from this image is my redesign of my tarot card. My card is the Heirophant, or the Ancient. The image is of a woman holding a crystal ball, but she also has wings of a dragon. The woman is supposed to be myself, wearing a corset with a hooded dress. Her eyes cannot be seen, which I felt added to the mystery of the image. The crystal ball represents the knowledge/advice giving aspect of the being. Within the crystal ball there is the roman numeral for 5, V, which is the card's number within a deck. The dragon wings depict the creature which is known for being ancient and wise. I thought it fit quite well with the idea of my card.