Tag: Tattooing 101
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In tattooing, contrast is everything. The sweet spot is balance. Creating meaning through clear separation between light and dark. Providing depth, while still leaving room for detail and texture.
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That’s what I want to make—art and tattoos that people don’t just get, but treasure. Pieces that mean something because they’re tied to a moment, a memory, or a feeling.
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Honor and Ink has never been about flash. It’s about showing up — even when it’s uncomfortable — and making sure the door is open for those who’ve already carried more than their share.
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Young men and women who were there with us, watching us honor the heroes who paved the way, and seeing themselves reflected as the next generation of warriors. Past and future standing in the same room, under the same roof that witnessed history… that’s powerful.
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If you’re ready to create something meaningful that lasts, we’re here at Honor and Ink™ — adding a touch of holiday warmth to every story we help bring to life.
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Ninety days isn’t much in the grand scheme of life — but when you show up every single day, even in small ways, it becomes its own kind of transformation.
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Honoring the fallen, creating for the living, and staying grateful for every step in between.
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Understanding the path forward doesn’t magically clear the debris inside. Knowing what needs to change doesn’t guarantee the feelings will cooperate. But I’m learning that this in-between space — the uncomfortable, chaotic, conflicting middle — is where real growth happens.
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The First Time I Thought of Myself as an Adult During group therapy this week something someone shared brought up a memory I had not thought about in decades. I revisited this memory that shaped how I see myself even now. It was the first time I truly felt like an adult. I was stationed…
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In art and in life, rebuilding starts when we stop clinging to what no longer serves — and start shaping something new from what remains. Every healed tattoo, every fresh design, carries that truth. Rebuild isn’t just repair; it’s transformation — the art of turning what once held us back into something that moves us…