All tattoos come with a story, or so I’m told. This one’s no Lovecraft, but it’ll do.
Cthulhu Tattoo: A True Story
The characters:
Me: middle aged mama who loves tattoos
Basia: 20-something co-worker and friend, also loves tattoos, and has lots of artistic talent
Zuey: Young, up-and-coming tattoo artist
The scene:
One day at work, Basia and I were bored. And I mean BORED.
Basia: “Steph, what time is it”
Me: “a minute and a half later than it was the last time you asked”
Basia: “I have nothing to work on right now…give me an idea to draw until the next work project comes along”
Me: “OK. I’ve always wanted a tattoo of Cthulhu. But I don’t want it overly dark and menacing. I want him cute and cuddly. With a teddy bear. Or maybe a lollipop.”
(Basia goes skipping to her desk. Time passes)
Basia: (handing me a piece of paper) “like this?”
Me: “SQUEE”
Basia: “SQUEE”
In unison: “SQUEE”
(time passes)
Me and Basia: Pay a visit to MT Tattoos in Redwood City. Show picture to Zuey Callero.
Zuey: “SQUEE”
Me: “SQUEE”
Basia: “SQUEE”
In unison: “SQUEE”
(fast forward to 8/12/11)
Finally got in and sat for my tattoo. Leg sore. Tired as hell. But I love it :)
Check out MT Tattoos in Redwood City, CA. I’ve been tattooed by Jesus, Matt and now Zuey. :)
You can follow Steph on tumblr.