Last week, I paid a visit to see my friends at Revolution Ink for a little tattoo therapy. Check out my latest addition from the lovely Harlie Starnes!

Obligatory Moose Shot at Revolution Ink
Photo: Kat Mykals
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My last couple of tattoos have been done at Revolution Ink. One of the things I love most about the shop is that it is a family based business. Shane Klos tattooed my chest piece [HERE] and my cassette tape on my inner arm [HERE]. I knew that my next piece would come from Revolution, but I wanted Shane's younger sister, Harlie, to do it. She has been the shop apprentice for some time now, and I have been following her work, watching her grow and progress. I was impressed.

 

Harlie's Poison Bottle Stencil
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I had never been tattooed by a woman, and I wanted Harlie to be the first female artist to ink my skin. Back in September she posted some of her drawings on her Instagram page, and I got super excited when I spotted this awesome poison bottle she had drawn! I knew this was the one!

 

Harlie Working On My Arm
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Originally I was going to have Harlie put this on the back of my upper arm beside my cassette tape. The only problem with that idea is that I didn't quite have enough room to really make that work, so I decided to make the jump, and go with my forearm. This is my first tattoo below my elbow.

 

Outline Done
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I really loved watching her work, and chatting with her. Like everyone in the shop, Harlie is easy to talk to and just has an amazing energy.

 

Finished Poison Bottle by Harlie Starnes at Revolution Ink
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I have a great deal of respect for any woman who can hold her own in a male-dominated industry. Harlie is a total rockstar already at 19 and I know this young woman is going to go far. It was an honor to get to sit in her chair. She did such a great job with my tattoo! I ♥ it!!!

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