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And Behold, A Phoenix (tattoo) Has Risen

April19

Leaving this morning, this is what my phoenix tattoo looked like:

And this is what I came home with:

I’m a little orange in this shot, but I assure you I’m neither an Oompa Loompa OR a spray-tan addict. I just need better lighting.

Also: I’m going back to for color in July. Because THAT is how far out my tattoo artist books.

Also, Also: OUCH.

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87 Comments to

“And Behold, A Phoenix (tattoo) Has Risen”

On April 19th, 2011 at 6:45 pm JulieHG Says:
Jealous! I’m starting to look around locally for tattoo artists. It’s long overdue to get my tats repaired of the baby damage done to them.

Very nice!
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:45 pm Erin Says:
Holy crap, girlfriend! That is some serious ass ink! Are you hitting the biker bars tonight?? LOL
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:46 pm PBBDesigns Says:
Nice. How long did it take?
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:49 pm Your Aunt Becky Says:
A bit under three hours, I think?
On April 20th, 2011 at 7:27 am Dana Says:
From start to finish you were at 3-1/2 hours … I was quite impressed with your diligence 🙂
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:46 pm Paula Says:
Love it!
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:49 pm Hed Says:
Holy crap that’s AWESOME! When I saw the first picture I was thinking, “damn, that’s a lot of detail”…until I saw the whole thing. DAMN! That’s a lot of detail!

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On April 19th, 2011 at 6:52 pm Melme Says:
Gorgeous! How long did that take? (I mean just today’s bits)
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:52 pm Lis0r Says:
Wow, Aunt Becky! Looks fantastic! It really makes the colour in the Phoenix stand out

What do your germy little munchkins think of your ink?
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:57 pm LindsayLu Says:
Perfect! Gorgeous! Slightly lacking “Thug Life” but that ain’t fer errbuddy.
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:57 pm Zak Says:
ROCKS HARD.
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:58 pm Kathleen Says:
Really nice! Mine took 6 hrs. So worth the agony.
On April 19th, 2011 at 6:59 pm Stacey Says:
Awesome. Beautiful. I don’t have any tattoos of my own, but I like to admire them.
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:03 pm magpie Says:
Wow.
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:04 pm Ann Says:
Freakin’ GORGEOUS!

If the outlining and shading are this incredible now, color is going to be just amazing.

Yay : )
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:04 pm Lady Estrogen Says:
That is a fabulous addition, for sure 😉
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:05 pm Sarah S Says:
Wow, I hope it’s true that your skin goes numb after the first bit. It’s gorgeous, though! I can’t wait to see it once the color is done.
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:06 pm Lanita Says:
Holy crap. I thought you were going to get a little butterfly on your ankle or something. Whoa. Hell yes you hurt!
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:15 pm Pam Says:
It’s beautiful! But that OUCH is the reason I don’t have one.
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:23 pm Linda Says:
Um, okay. You’re officially the biggest badass I know…
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:24 pm maygan Says:
That’s awesome but ouch, I dont know if I could ever get something that big becuase I wouldn’t want to go back to have it filled in all mine have been done in one sitting
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:24 pm Misfit Mommy Says:
Winning! I could never get anything like that unless I crash-diet and drop some serious tonnage (<- DOES look like an oompah loompah.) It would end up looking less "Phoenix-ish" and "Big Bird-esque."
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:25 pm andy Says:
That is awesome!!
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:32 pm Bird Flu Says:
It’s beautiful!
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:41 pm vyx Says:
Wow. Freaking amazing inkage – nicely done!
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:43 pm Ms Dreamer Says:
That’s fucktastic–can I have some of your brass balls to get my first tat?
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:47 pm A Field of Dreams Says:
You are fucking cool! And here I was thinking of getting a wee tattoo on my wrist.
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:47 pm Linda Says:
Damn, girl! Awesome!
On April 19th, 2011 at 7:58 pm Karen Says:
Great inkwork! Dang!
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:01 pm Satan Says:
gorgeous. good job, woman!
see, told you you’d pick something great.
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:08 pm Kathy Miranda Says:
Gorgeous, Becky!!! You are soooooo much tougher than I am. I have a small shamrock on my ankle and I’m done. It fuckin’ hurt!!!
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:10 pm Kristy Says:
Wow. That is very impressive! I love that it is a phoenix.
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:11 pm Brandi Says:
Bad-fuckin’-ass
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:14 pm Caroline Says:
Love it! Now I really want to get a 3rd tat.
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:23 pm Major Amy Says:
Please tell me those are zebra stripe spandex pants you are wearing!! Long live the 80s (I have a pair too)!!!!!
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:26 pm Kristin (MamaKK922) Says:
AMAZING and I am Still JEALOUS!!!
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:37 pm Becca Says:
Beautiful!!! :0)

~Becca
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:57 pm Anne Says:
I hate that pregnant women shouldn’t get inked. You’re making me very tattoo jealous. That’s beautiful.
On April 19th, 2011 at 8:58 pm Nikki Fitzsimmons Ryan Says:
That looks beautiful! Still reading your blog daily (it is my daily dose of laughter in my otherwise mundane work days). Miss ya girl! Possible coffee or drink soon? Love!
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:06 pm john'smom Says:
OMG – beautiful! I was afraid the new tattoo would ruin the beauty of the phoenix, but no… it is just breathtakingly awesome and so much better!
YOU ROCK!
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:10 pm Sarah Says:
It’s beautiful. I can’t wait to see it colored in.
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:16 pm paige furr Says:
Nice tat!!!! You go girl!
My best friend from High School, Patrice Pike, http://www.patricepike.com, has some awesome tats, too… y’all inspire me…
We’re all safe here in Dallas… no tornados today.
Still loving your new artwork!
-P
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:04 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Do you have Fiery Tornadoes of Doom today? (I should check the weather channel) .
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:22 pm Angie M. Says:
tatoo pain does not compare to the pain you had in vegas last dec. also, nice freaken tattoo!
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:03 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Maybe THAT’S why I’m not in pain now. It’s like, nothing. WEIRD.
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:24 pm Angie M. Says:
also..also..i think your tat needs an aura. just sayin’
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:43 pm katrina Says:
Holy shit becky!! Your addition is beautiful!! Reminds me of peter max…(yeah, i’m a zillion years old…)
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:03 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
I happen to love Peter Max!
On April 19th, 2011 at 9:52 pm Kristin Says:
That is stunning!
On April 19th, 2011 at 10:29 pm Amber LaShell Says:
Holy Cow Aunt Becky, it came out GREAT! It will look so good once the color goes in… I am planning out my next one (i have 4 right now) and since I couldn’t afford one right now, i settled for a nose piercing… Your Tat artist did a fantastic job!
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:02 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
I could see doing a nose piercing. It’s the only thing I’d get pierced, I think.
On April 19th, 2011 at 11:36 pm Joules Says:
Loves it.
On April 19th, 2011 at 11:52 pm marypoppinsertraline Says:
De-lurking long enough to say you, your original/enhanced ink, and blog kick some serious ass- HARDCORE. Mind you, I’m not in the habit of sycophantically comment-whoring. Just felt compelled to state my not-always-humble opinion before slinking back into lurk-mode, for what it’s worth.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:02 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Awww, thank you. My ink is incredible! My blog is mediocre, but I love it.
On April 19th, 2011 at 11:59 pm Johanne Says:
GORGEOUS!!!
On April 20th, 2011 at 3:16 am GingerB Says:
Your balls are so much bigger than mine. So. Much. Bigger.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:01 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
You could SO pull it off if you wanted to.
On April 20th, 2011 at 4:52 am John Says:
I’m quite impressed and jealous, all at once. Did your artist do the original phoenix, or was that someone else? Dana’s talked about how far in advance you need to book to work with her, which is crazy (my guy has a 2 month waiting period, which is near impossible).

The sleeve that I talk about endlessly will include a phoenix. And a bunch of other shit, but definitely a phoenix.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:01 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
The original artwork was found online, but she drew her own off that.
On April 20th, 2011 at 6:39 am Thoughts Appear Says:
I’m new here, so this is the first time I’ve seen any of your tattoo. Love the phoenix!
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:00 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Why thank you! I’ve been getting work done on the phoenix for a year and a half. It’s pretty much never going to be done (I’ve decided).
On April 20th, 2011 at 6:51 am Skytimes Says:
Holy smokes… I love the style! Have you decided on colours yet? Cant wait to see it in full glory eventually. I bet that lower back hurt like a fucker. Got my wrist done last week and if that would have been my 1st, I’m not sure I’d have a half-sleeve now. And: 3 hours… your artist is fast. Mine is a slowpoke but equally booked out. Though it’s worth waiting for them, eh?

Hang in there for the itchy part. No scratching on door-frames… 😉
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:01 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Prolly a lot of colors. I love colors.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:02 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Also: I’ll be gnawing on my fingers once the itchiness kicks in. HATE that.
On April 20th, 2011 at 6:54 am The Glamorous Army Wife Says:
Holy mother of God! Ouch. I have four (very small) tattoos, but never had enough balls to get one that big! Looks beautiful though. Great idea.
On April 20th, 2011 at 7:22 am Dana Says:
Go big or go home!

Thank you for letting me be a part of this!
On April 20th, 2011 at 8:59 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
I’m SO GLAD you came with! Now, get ready for July 20th.
On April 20th, 2011 at 7:50 am Meg at the Members Lounge Says:
You wear it well Aunt Becky! Rockin it!
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:28 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Thank you, my love!
On April 20th, 2011 at 8:36 am toywithme Says:
Ouccccchhh! You are one brave mother! It looks beyond awesome sexy lady.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:28 am Your Aunt Becky Says:
Why thank you! It’s gonna keep getting better.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:29 am Megan (Best of Fates) Says:
Freaking gorgeous.

Now that was totally worth the wait.

You know, the wait of like 2 minutes.

But it’d have been worth a longer wait.

It’s that awesome.
On April 20th, 2011 at 10:56 am Mary B Says:
Awesome! You should get a copy of it and frame it. After all, you can’t be pulling your shirt off all the time.
On April 20th, 2011 at 12:50 pm Chris in PHX Says:
Sweet! Your totally going to be a MILF!
On April 20th, 2011 at 1:09 pm The Mommy Therapy Says:
Looking good! I’ve always wanted one but been too chicken to commit to anything that will be on my body forever.

I can only imagine the ouch. Fear plays a healthy role in my tattoo indecision.
On April 20th, 2011 at 1:59 pm Joker_SATX Says:
That is sexy! Oh Lawd!
On April 20th, 2011 at 6:23 pm KaraB Says:
That is gorgeous! And pretty badass too I might add. I love it!
On April 20th, 2011 at 7:16 pm Sandy Says:
So beautiful! You have a great artist working on you. Maybe I’ll have to post my Jaguar some day and see what you think.
On April 20th, 2011 at 8:25 pm Neeroc Says:
So awesome! Cannot wait to see the colours.
On April 20th, 2011 at 9:28 pm Pete In Az Says:
So… Like…

Who dropped the acid man?
On April 20th, 2011 at 11:09 pm Teala Says:
O.o I love your tattoo! I’m looking to get some new ink myself but can’t decide what or placement.
On April 21st, 2011 at 3:59 pm Jen Says:
This is AWESOME…it makes me feel the itch for ink. But, I have half-heartedly decided that 9 is enough because ink is excpensive. Well, that and my mother insists on lecturing me about having too many tattoos. Still, the itch creeps up!
On April 21st, 2011 at 6:11 pm Amy Says:
This is amazing! Love it!
On April 22nd, 2011 at 11:57 am Cindy Says:
Absolutely friggin amazing! This makes me crave more tattoos.
On April 24th, 2011 at 3:51 pm Liz Says:
I so wish I’d seen this earlier. Someone earlier said that you were becoming a MILF. Sweetie, you passed that a long time ago. What a gorgeous tattoo, I love the addition.
On April 24th, 2011 at 3:57 pm Denise Says:
Wow, that is kick ass!
On April 26th, 2011 at 12:10 pm Painted Maypole Says:
ouch, indeed