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Last week Miss Martini talked about tattoo cover ups. This is the opposite of a cover up. Mr. Sushi and I are actually fond of tattoos. He and I both had a couple tattoos… ’til this past October when I finally decided to take the plunge and get a massive piece of art done.
I’ve been pondering the idea of getting a back piece for about 5 years now. One day in October, while waiting for my dad to stop by, I was looking up tattoo artists on the internet, specifically ones who do Japanese art in my local area. I had gotten a free magazine rack off of Craigslist, and my dad had brought over his trusty truck to help me pick it up. We got to Carlisle, where the magazine rack was waiting for me… and what did we see? A tattoo shop with Japanese art all over the window. Coincidence? I think not. When I got home I emailed the guy who gave me the magazine rack and inquired about the tattoo shop. Apparently he lives above the shop and his landlord is the tattoo shop owner. AND there was an artist who works there that specializes in Japanese artwork. A week later I made an appointment and since then have had about 5 sessions.
Session 1: You can see my old tramp stamp here, soon it will be gone!
Session 2: added lots of flowers, started the cover up of my old tat
Session 3: added a cherry blossom tree behind the Geisha girl and a few waterfalls
Session 4 & 5, starting to get some color
Art work done by Cooper from Visual Addiction
I still have a long way to go. You see that area on my left shoulder that’s pretty un-inked right now? Well, eventually the temple that Mr. Sushi and I are getting married at will be placed there upon mountains. I thought it would be a nice way to commemorate our wedding without putting names and dates on me permanently.
The temple we’re getting married at will eventually make its way into my tattoo.
I should note that other than my brother, none of my family knows of my work in progress. A few family members will find out when they read this (love you, dad!) and the rest will probably find out when we’re all struttin’ around in our swimsuits in Hawaii. It should be interesting!
On a different, but related note, after months and months of healing, I found that Gold Bond Ultimate Healing lotion has worked best for me during that yucky, peeling, itchy stage.
That is beautiful! Promise me you’ll show us a picture when it is completed!
I have a tiny tiny ladybug tattoo on my right boobie… nothing big I’d just wanted a tattoo for a long time, but wanted something that was just for me. It kinda like my secret with myself 
K…mine is no where near as cool as yours. I love your back piece, I’ve really debated about having one done. But you shall have your wish Miss Sushi, I’m sure I’ll get around to blogging about it. Is your dress cut low in the back?
WOW!! What stunning work, I agree with AliCherri1 - must see pics when it’s complete
I am a tattoo bride as well. I have a winged fairy which takes up a large portion of my middle upper back, and a small gecko in a sun on my lower back. I’ve been contemplating adding to my fairy for a while now - would love to add lots of foliage and flowers around her - but I don’t think that will happen before the big day (not enough time or money - doh).
My fairy will be displayed proudly on my wedding day - but it’s not a surprise as all of my friends and most of my family know about it already!
wow, that is awesome. i don’t have any tatoos, but i want one really bad. i’ve always wanted one on my wrist, but as a teacher i can’t have one that is visible. it sucks! when do you think it’ll be completed? i’d love to see the finished product.
and by tatoos, i mean tattoos. what kind of english education major am i?
SEXY! I can understand wanting to cover up tats on occasion, but I’d much rather see them!
Your tattoo is really, really beautiful! I love how you’re not afraid to show it off on your wedding day. After all, it is art you commissioned to express yourself. 
Your wedding pictures will be so awesome. Show them off at Offbeat Bride!
The addition of the cherry blossoms is so pretty! What an elegant looking tattoo!
YEAH!!! I am so excited to see another inked bride! I am inked and I love it! I can’t wait to show it off! I want a dress that will show my tattoo and look amazing! Mr. FF and I have kind of matching tattoos he is more firefighter related! Here is mine!! I love yours! It is so pretty!
I hope this works I dont know how to do this
Or Maybe this one
Oh yeah, I also love how the example photo says “Don’t back down.” Right on!
I can’t say I’ll ever understand why anyone would want to do that to themselves, but I have to admit your tattoo artist is very talented.
I’ve got a couple tats, and I really want a back piece. No one in my family knows about them, except my fiance. He went with me to get both of them, and he has a huge one on his stomach. I found a bustier that covers my tats perfectly (they’re on my hip and my stomach).
I love tattooed brides that show them off I can’t wait to get my next tattoo- that’s our honeymoon!!
That is gorgeous!!!! I have flirted with getting a tat for a long time, but I always chicken out. Yes, you must take a pic with your gown with your tat peeking out!!
Your ink is really magnificent! Your artist is gooood! I myself am too chicken and conventional to get tats, but man, do I love them. Two of my girlfriends have their entire backs inked. I love that you’re going for it…no half arse! It’s really, really beautiful (and meaningful)!
That is a beautiful back piece, the artist is really talented. I love tattoos, have a couple and am planning in getting a third at some point. I like hiding mine, so they are in places people can only see when I’m wearing a bathing suit. I like keeping them to myself and I also kinda like seeing the reaction people have when they find out I have tattoos 
That kicks ass! The colour so far is gorgeous.
I’ve been thinking of ideas for a new one for the past year but nothing has stuck so far.
I’ve already got 3 thick outline stars as a ‘tramp stamp’ and another 3 stars (thin outline) curved around my ankle bone on the inside of my foot. The next one will not be more stars!
your back piece is turning out to be such a beautiful piece! i dont have any tattoos but do appreciate the art form. hope you post more photos of the progress.
I too have a big tattoo, though not nearly as big as yours. However, it is sitting on the part of my back that will completely be exposed by my gown. I have never thought to cover it up for my wedding day. With the exception of my nuclear family, my other family members have not seen it and well being a traditional family that we are, there certainly will be some talk about it.
It is what it is, and it is part of who I am. FI also has about 10 tattoos, and we are going to rock them.
Absolutely beautiful work of art on your back there.
Wow! Will all the color be done in time for the wedding?
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Mrs. Sushi, Hershey/Hawaii Age and Occupation: 27, Air Force Photographer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Laborer/Aspiring Hip Hop Producer Engagement Date: December 25, 2007 Wedding Date: March 2009 Blogging Since: October 9, 2006 Venue: Byodo-In Temple, Luau Reception About Me: I’m a notorious people-watcher who loves all things paper, food, traveling, grubbin’ on food, gossip magazines, food, sock monkeys…did I mention food?! Mr. Sushi and I are both haolepinos (half Filipino, half Caucasian) and hope to be able to somehow incorporate our cultures at our destination wedding in Hawaii. All while planning from the sweetest place in earth, Hershey!
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