Houseplants @mander.xyz cheesymoonshadow @lemmings.world 7 mo. ago

Philodendron micans tattoo

2020 - I got into houseplants.

2021 - I told myself, "If I'm still into houseplants a year from now, I'm getting a tattoo of my favorite plant."

2022 - Still into houseplants, and now also into outside plants.

2023 - Got it going in August.

2024 - My last session was just last Tuesday and I still have the Saniderm on.

There are supposed to be more leaves to the right of the tiger going towards my arm, but I'm suddenly moving out of state so it's done for now, at least with this artist.

I'm also panning to get the tiger touched up and color added.

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I was gonna say the contrast between these two make it really stand out! Love it!
- True, looks a bit like a stone statue with a real plant
  
  I like that comparison a lot. The tiger is 24 years old.
- Thank you. The artist is Mae Wu working out of A Thin Line Tattoo in Batavia IL. She said she wasn't super comfortable doing color but I think she did an amazing job.
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- Thanks. ☺️ Really glad it turned out pretty.
  
  I think it looks amazing already but if you still plan to add more leaves and colour to the tiger, do post again! 👌
…you’ve sold it, I now know what my second tattoo is gonna be! My P. Warszewiczii just put out a beautiful new leaf I’m going to model it after!
- Ooh, that's exciting! Please post pics when you do.
  
  If you like the style of mine, here's a tip: I told the artist I don't want any hard outlines / line art. Here is what it looked like before she shaded in the black areas:
  
  That’s awesome - good tip. I think I’m going to try to find someone to mimic the physical leaf I like as closely as possible. How much did it hurt to get it done on your shoulder blade? I’ve heard mixed things and my only tattoo was on the outside of my shoulder and didn’t really hurt much at all. Have also heard that when they go back to fill in the color, it hurts much more

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