We all have a faery or faeries (whether we're aware of it or not) hiding deep inside us. Sometimes it takes a little searching but with a little help, or coaxing they can be found and brought to light.

I guess you could say I'm one who seeks out these beings inside, and I like to help create their physical forms in custom tattoos.

Faeries are beings of pure energy. What you see depends mainly on what you choose to see, or for that matter, feel. The first thing I focus on is what kind of feeling or emotion do you want to express. Contrary to popular belief, faeries are not always cute and sweet. Some may be dark and moody or angry and spiteful or elegant and powerful with wisdom far beyond time. They may be shamans or shapeshifters, even warriors and mercenaries, ready for battle... or lighthearted tricksters delving in magic and mischief every chance they get.

There are no real rules to what you're faery can look like or the attitude it may have or the feelings it may express. Along with the ideas that you have for your special fae I usually base the feel of each faery with a certain element that is favored by the client or with properties of the wearers zodiac, birth stone or flower, favorite colors... etc.

Before investing in this lifetime commitment, take into consideration that your tattoo will age along with you... bigger is always better if you're going for a lot of detail. The smaller a design gets, the less and less complicated it must be. Many of my faeries are too detailed to be done small, but I can create simpler designs to suit smaller sizes.

The impact of the piece can be amplified not only by details, but also by it's placement on the body. Let the piece suit the place, in other words. :) Sometimes even the most fantastic design can look a bit "off" if the placement isn't well thought out.

If you're thinking about getting a custom faery (or any custom work, for that matter) please call (631-698-3656), or stop at Ink Alternative so we can discuss the piece. Most of my original designs can take a few days to draw and my schedule can be rather busy so at times it just may not be possible to start on the tattoo that same day.
Don't be discouraged... good art takes time. :)

Please note:
I do not design or sell custom tattoos over the internet. My schedule can be hectic at times so the only people I really design custom work for are clients who will be coming to me to have the work done. I'd have no clue how to price an original piece that I'd never be able to do on someone because I will not duplicate custom work. Perhaps one day in the future I'll have enough spare time to take on commissions.