I was so grateful for someone posting a different coloured version of this tshirt on Instagram, as I didn't just fall in love with the print, but also the designs of the tattoo artist who created it. Based all the way in Newcastle, Faye Oliver creates the most incredible botanical inspired hand poked tattoos, and since there's currently no way to get to her for an appointment, I have instead purchased this tee in both black and pink. Because, you know, support artists and small businesses if you can.
I spend so much time seeking out tattoo artists who design images which feel relevant to me, as my tattoo experience so far hasn't been great. I have one tattoo. I hate it. It's applied horribly, and is thankfully small and somewhere subtle that it's not easily visible unless you're looking. I've had it for almost two years and whilst it was meant to be the start of a larger piece, it made me too scared to go back to anyone to fix it. Seeing the hand poked designs made me excited about tattoos again, and made me feel for the first time that I would risk a second attempt. Her work is so beautiful, light and delicate, and I can't wait to (hopefully) get poked by her sometime in the future.
T shirt: Faye Oliver Tattoos
Watering Can Necklace: Tatty Devine
Until next time,
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