Tattoo of catharsis

Today 6/18/11 was a day of catharsis for me. I finally got the tattoo I have been puzzling together in my mind for the past 2 1/2 years. This may seem silly to some. I do agree it is a very good length of time to be contemplating a piece of body art.

This tattoo is more than just art to me though. This tattoo has so much symbolism and the pain of today receiving the tattoo was a cleansing of all of the pain and change that I have experienced that lead to the creation of this artwork. I feel the physical release of so many emotions that I have carried with me throughout this time of growth and transformation.

I will first explain the images and then attach them.

Bumblebee: My family on my mother's side has a bumblebee in their crest (you can see it in the Sistine Chapel). Also, I have a son whose initials are B.G. and I often call him my bug. His initials are in the wings and his D.O.B. lies under the bumblebee.

Vines/Scroll: symbolizes growth and change and a winding path

Butterfly/Key body: Butterflies traditionally signify growth/change/rebirth. The key is literally just that "the key to change". Purple signifies wealth(of spirit, strength, character) Orange: signifies warmth, heart, ambition. Blue signifies peace, calm, tranquility. Yellow...well yellow is the color of a bumblebee and looks amazing :)

Here is the transition from "nakey foot" to beautiful piece of art.