Happy to start 2015

Here is some of my favorites from this past year. Hope you enjoy them.

Treasured: Harvest Moon

New autumn treasury
Starting to get the fall weather bug. I can't wait for it to cool off and to start wearing boots and scarves and drink steamy hot mugs of wonderfulness. :-)

Ceres Roman Fertility & Agriculture Goddess by EmilyBalivet

Moon Garden - Watercolor Painting by MaiAutumn

Antique book by Indrasideas

Realism with a twist

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite styles to tattoo. I enjoy doing complex realistic shading with a bold outline. This tattoo has a watercolor background and will be super bright when all the flowers are colored in. So stoked that this lovely girl chose me to commemorate her love for Thailand and asian elephants.

Treasured: Dream Land

Here is a sneak peak at my latest treasury: Dream Land

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus - Archival print by unitedthread

Ophelia Inspired Print, Sleep to Dream by ThisYearsGirl

Arrow Initials Stamp by nativebear

To see the more check out the treasury!

Roses!

The other day I added some roses to a clients existing tattoo. She got the bottom rose( seen in 2nd picture) somewhere else along with a quote that she asked me to black out. Her name is actually Rose and so it had more meaning than just a typical rose tattoo. I was really happy to do this for her and get rid of the old quote which had negative meaning for her.

Here are some more black and gray roses I've been working on. This guy is getting a 3/4 sleeve with the names of his close family intertwined with roses. So far, I am very happy with the progress.

Whole 30

I am currently on day 4 of the Whole 30! I think my body is a little farther ahead because we started eating paleo again a couple of weeks ago. I think I already went through the low-carb flue and I am now feeling pretty good. Last night I slept *well* for the first time in months. I didn't toss and turn all night and I remember having some vivid dreams. I woke up today and perked up pretty quick instead of the usual groggy fog that I am used to. I am finally fully committed to making permanent changes in my life. One of my biggest motivations is to be more clear minded. Often, I feel foggy, fatigued and just not all there. I want to be present and happy and more thoughtful and considerate. I am already feeling a difference.

Filigree makes me happy

I am super excited about this chest piece I started a few days ago. My lovely client wanted a beautiful design to cover up two smaller tattoos that she got when she was younger. She really liked the idea of a filigree frame surrounded by roses but wasn't quite sure what else to add. I found out she really loves halloween and autumn so I added some nice pumpkins and a viney filigree design. The second pic shows the victorian lady that we added. Can't wait to see this piece completed!

for more pictures you can follow me on instagram @robinelizabethart

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I just love love love this new treasury I made featuring my birthstone, the pearl. Check out all the gorgeous items! Enjoy

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODE5OTEyMXwzMjk4OTYyNDI/junes-pearl

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Sad to say I got back from vacation yesterday. It was so relaxing and peaceful just hanging out on the beach, reading and riding bikes around South Carolina. We went to Savannah one day and walked around and saw a little bit of Charleston as well.

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I love love love the color Green!

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I made 3 new treasuries while I was snowed in yesterday. Have a look:

New purchase!

I just picked up the cutest sweater ever from RustBeltThreads on Etsy!

 

I can't wait to get it!

Happy New Year!

Here's to bright new beginnings!

 

New Years Eve with my broseph!

New Bridal Illustrations

One gift and two commissions. :)

Today was a good day.

Rather productive day. I have some new work and a few works in progress to share.  I also took my lovely dog for a walk through the forest preserve. The weather today was fantastic; an oddly warm day for the end of October so I just couldn't resist. She was a happy camper.  I found some milkweed while I was out there and it was the perfect timing because the pods were open and just waiting to send fluffy seeds out into the wind. : )

custom fashion illustration in progress

illustration in progress

red lips sink ships

swan

Commissions

I have just recently completed two custom tattoo designs for a couple of girls on Etsy, who just so happen to be sisters. I am really thrilled with how they turned out and I now have pictures of both of their tattoos.  How cool is that? : ) Now, I just need to learn to tattoo so I can do the work myself!

 

Thank you to Nicole and Courtney for the photos!

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My latest treasuries: Think Happy Thoughts; a summery sunshiny collection.

and: The Girls of Summer; pretty pinup girls on etsy

 

*I have since removed these treasuries

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I made a new treasury this afternoon featuring items that relate to one of my favorite past times; Camping!!
View it here.

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Ok here it is, my graduation style guide! I started with the ruby slippers because I think they would be so unique and pretty under a graduation gown. I then added aqua, red and peach elements to tie it all together. Enjoy!

 

*I have since removed this treasury