Damn fine coffee!

This last week almost felt never ending due this cold I'm still trying to get over. Spencer and I shared a wonderful couple's massage by Faye and Eric at Aqua Terra Massage. If you live in Portland, or are just swinging through, it's well worth a visit. It was Spencer's first, and by far, my best massage ever! It probably didn't help my cold, but I'm not complaining (or am I?).

Erika, who I tattooed last year on her visit from San Fransisco, came back for some more cloudberries and a Twin Peaks tattoo. I had so much fun with this, and I would love to do more Twin Peaks related tattoos! Thank you Erika, you're a trooper!

I started a sacred heart on Karla, which is different from a lot of the stuff I usually do. But I had so much fun during our session, and I can't wait to work on it some more. Thanks Karla!

I started these peonies on Cat a few weeks ago, and she came in to get it worked on some more. I don't usually do black and grey, so I'm excited about the way this is turning out. I can't wait to see it healed. Finish in two weeks!

I had some prints made, and both of these are now up for sale in my Etsy shop! A huge thank you to everyone that has already picked up a set! :)

I also have some other exciting news! Spencer and I are going on a road trip, starting off with the Salt Lake City Tattoo Convention, March 9-11th! Seth Ciferri and I are sharing a booth, and Spencer will also be there selling his coils. If you would like to schedule something with me, send me an email at tattoosbysilje@gmail.com

After SLC, Spencer and I are headed to Las Vegas to visit family and friends. And then...Disneyland! I've never been there, so I have no idea what to expect. Especially since I grew up in Norway. I'm sure visiting Disneyland is gonna be unreal though. I can't wait!

Until next time,

S. <3

Morsdag

If you didn't know already, today was Mothers Day in Norway. Gratulerer med morsdagen, mamma!
I unfortunately didn't have time to finish this painting for my mom, get glass cut for the frame, and ship it off to Norway in time. But here's a picture of the unfinished Mothers Day gift for my mamma.

It's been a busy last two weeks at work, and I am so lucky to have such lovely clients. I'm working on a lot of fun pieces at the moment. Koa got some shading and color added to her bunny portrait. One more session to go!

 

BUNNY!

I also colored in Alicia's cuckoo clock. I had a lot of fun with this one!

 

Andrew might be Taylor Swift's biggest fan, so he got a Matryoshka in tribute of her.

Molly added a whole garden of roses to her upper arm. Very much in progress, I can't wait to add color to this.

And what better way to start my work week today than to work on Krista's arm. I'm having too much fun with this one. I'm really happy with the way this one is turning out. One more session on this one I think!

Krista got me one of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received, and it totally made my whole day, if not the whole week! Thank you Krista!

Chelsea stopped by for some cute little Valentines hearts, and let me snap a photo of her healed beet lady while she was in.

May 4-6th,  Jenn Small and I are sharing a booth with Kevin Stress and Richard Cook at the Columbus Hell City Tattoo Convention. I'm already booked all day Friday, and most of the day Saturday and Sunday. I can fit one person in after 8pm on Saturday and one person in after 4pm on Sunday. If you would like to schedule something you can email me at tattoosbysilje@gmail.com.
Jenn is also taking appointments at this time, so if you want to schedule something with her, send her an email at littlejennsmall@gmail.com.

We're both really excited, and we hope to see you there!

Until next time,

S.

Farvel Januar

I've been so busy this last month. It's scary how fast it went by! I started a lot of fun tattoos, which I'm excited to finish in the next couple of weeks. And I'm excited that we're one month closer to warmer weather! Jenn Small and I have been working on a flash set together.  It's taking us a lot longer than planned due to both of us being busy with work, and just life in general. We're finally so close to being finished though, and I'm so excited! Here's a sneak peak!

I started a fun piece last Sunday on lovely Krista. I can't wait to add to this cute little Matryoshka couple. It's hard to tell from this picture, but they are holding hands. I'm really happy with it! We're adding some more flowers in the background, and obviously color.

Chris came down from Seattle to spice up his arm with a Spanish influenced tile pattern. I'm having a lot of fun with this one. We didn't have time to finish the last square on his arm, so I will be seeing Chris again very soon. I'll probably add a thicker border around the whole design once the color is finished. 

I just started another little painting. Not really sure where I'm going with this one. Trying to think of some sort of background. I was hoping Cupcake would have some advice, but I guess not. At least he looks cute, right?

Until next time,

S. <3

Amortentia

My week began with giving Ben and his girlfriend matching Harry Potter tattoos. Pretty cute, and fun! Maybe I should finally give in and watch the movies too.

It was an incredibly fun, busy, and exhausting week. But I feel like I got a lot done, and I started some really fun pieces! Thank you Glenn, for sitting through your knee blast like a champ! I know that didn't feel good at all. Hopefully you put some ice on that angry knee!

I started a super fun flower sleeve on Emily, in memory of her mother. Still a long way to go on this one. Adding more flowers and background next time! Thanks Emily!

 

I started some pretty peonies on Cat. Can't wait to finish this!

I'm so excited about this shin piece that I started on Alicia. Who doesn't love cuckoo clocks? 

Can't wait to add some color to this thing!

 

Hannah sat like like a champ. I had so much fun with this. Color in 2 weeks! Thanks Hannah!

I did this last week, but forgot to post a photo. Valorie can finally wear her hair up with her "new" flowers. :)

I was feeling a bit home sick the other night, so Spencer and I watched my all-time favorite movie. Ronja Røverdatter. So many childhood memories!

I'm starting this tomorrow, and I have a feeling it's gonna be another fun week!

Until next time,

S. <3

Rex

As lovely as Norway was, and even though it was incredibly sad to leave, it feels so good to be back in Portland. It's been great seeing friends, co-workers, and my clients again. And spending time with my two furry children, and my darlin, here at home.
I don't believe in New Years resolutions, but I decided to make this year a productive one. What better way to start the year than by cleaning out my studio? My desk has been a dumping ground since September, and it feels so good to finally be able to use that space again. Can you believe I've been drawing and painting on the couch and coffee table these last few months? What was I thinking?

So here it is, doesn't it look lovely? And I am proud to say I've been in my studio every night since I cleaned it out!

I've been busy at work too since I got back. Lovely Renay and her boyfriend visited from Australia, and Renay got some pretty flowers to take back home. Safe travels to you both!

I started outlining Brian's arm right before I left for Norway, so he came back to fill in a couple of pieces. I also did some pretty roses on his arm.

Before:

After:

Sandy and her lovely daughter stopped by, and I started a bunny portrait on Koa's arm. So excited about this one, and I can't wait to work on it again.

Sandy, who's one of the toughest ladies I know, got a rose on her hand. I also did a dog portrait on her last summer, and I'm happy I finally got a healed photo. Thanks ladies! You're great!

Emiko who owns Food Fight right next door to us let me put a pretty Dahlia on her hand earlier today. Thanks lady!

It's been a great two weeks back at work, and I'm looking forward to many more! A huge thanks to everyone who bombarded my Etsy shop and picked up a print! You guys are awesome!

Until next time,

S. <3