Sunday, September 23, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Burning the candle at both ends
Definitions
. to exhaust oneself, esp by being up late and getting up early to work
So lately I have been doing this, at first it hadn't effect me or my work but some times the brain and body say "hey time for a brake" we'll it's time for me to do so. I've not been able to create the best art do to being so over tired. To the point where I draw over and over the same design and I'm just not feeling it. So time for some me time to collect my self and get my creative thinking going again. Even though I have told my self I'm going to take a day off but end up working anyways, oh well such is life.
. to exhaust oneself, esp by being up late and getting up early to work
So lately I have been doing this, at first it hadn't effect me or my work but some times the brain and body say "hey time for a brake" we'll it's time for me to do so. I've not been able to create the best art do to being so over tired. To the point where I draw over and over the same design and I'm just not feeling it. So time for some me time to collect my self and get my creative thinking going again. Even though I have told my self I'm going to take a day off but end up working anyways, oh well such is life.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Bad ass girls on 8 wheels
Pic of Shin-dig .11 from the roller derby team The Dirt City Roller Rats who I am tattooing a leg piece on (as you can see the outline in the pic). Check these girls out they are ruff and tuff. https://www.facebook.com/DirtCityRollerRats?refid=9
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Mariner 10 tattoo
I tattooed this on a clients who's grandfather help build this satellite and many others including the mars rover.
Mariner 10 was an American robotic space probe launched by NASA on November 3, 1973, to fly by the planets Mercury and Venus. It was launched approximately two years after Mariner 9 and was the last spacecraft in the Mariner program (Mariner 11 and 12 were allocated to the Voyager program and redesignated Voyager 1 and Voyager 2). The mission objectives were to measure Mercury's environment, atmosphere, surface, and body characteristics and to make similar investigations of Venus. Secondary objectives were to perform experiments in the interplanetary medium and to obtain experience with a dual-planet gravity assist mission.
Mariner 10 was an American robotic space probe launched by NASA on November 3, 1973, to fly by the planets Mercury and Venus. It was launched approximately two years after Mariner 9 and was the last spacecraft in the Mariner program (Mariner 11 and 12 were allocated to the Voyager program and redesignated Voyager 1 and Voyager 2). The mission objectives were to measure Mercury's environment, atmosphere, surface, and body characteristics and to make similar investigations of Venus. Secondary objectives were to perform experiments in the interplanetary medium and to obtain experience with a dual-planet gravity assist mission.
Rebellious Tattoo Studio
Come check out the other spot I tattoo at in Apple Valley CA. It's a great lil shop I call home and work with some great guys I call family. R.T.S for life. I am there Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Taking walk-ins and appointments. For mor info e-mail'e at traviswycofftattoo@gmail.com
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Sparrows in memory of Jarod Maxwell
A couple sparrows I did for the Jarod Maxwell benefit that started today. They surround a cross that is not pictured.
Historically, the sparrow tattoo started as a sailors’ tattoo.
Sailors used to get a sparrow tattoo for every 5,000 nautical miles they traveled.
Sparrows were also believed to bring a sailor good luck, so sometimes the sailor got his Sparrow tattoo before leaving the docks, hoping it would act as a talisman, and help bring him safely home again.
The ancient Egyptians believed that sparrows would catch the souls of those who had died.
This belief was another cause for a sailor to have the sparrow tattoo, as if the sailor had the misfortune of dying at sea, according to the legend the sparrow would carry his spirit to heaven.
In modern times, the sparrow tattoo is sometimes used as memorial designs for loved ones who have passed away.
Historically, the sparrow tattoo started as a sailors’ tattoo.
Sailors used to get a sparrow tattoo for every 5,000 nautical miles they traveled.
Sparrows were also believed to bring a sailor good luck, so sometimes the sailor got his Sparrow tattoo before leaving the docks, hoping it would act as a talisman, and help bring him safely home again.
The ancient Egyptians believed that sparrows would catch the souls of those who had died.
This belief was another cause for a sailor to have the sparrow tattoo, as if the sailor had the misfortune of dying at sea, according to the legend the sparrow would carry his spirit to heaven.
In modern times, the sparrow tattoo is sometimes used as memorial designs for loved ones who have passed away.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tattoo Benefit
Jarod Maxwell a 14 year old young man and friend of my daughters was struck by a car and passed away today while riding his skateboard to school. We will be donating all money earned from this to the family of Jarod to help them out. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by this tragic accident. 
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Polynesian style tattoo I did at empire tattoo
1595: European explorers discover Polynesian tattooing
The early Spanish explorer Mendaña “discovered” the Fenua Enana Islands in 1595 and baptized this archipelago Marquises Islands.
But the first descriptions of Polynesian tattooing were written almost 2 centuries later by English Captain Samuel Wallis, French explorer Bougainville and English Captain Cook.
In 1767, Wallis had noticed that it was a “universal custom among men and women to get their buttocks and the back of their thighs painted with thin black lines representing different figures”.
The next year (1768) Bougainville reported in that "the women of Tahiti dye their loins and buttocks a deep blue”.
Height year later (1774), Captain Cook returning from his trip to the Marquises Islands, wrote in his diary “they print signs on people’s body and call this tattow”.
Ma’i (called by the English Omai), the first Tahitian to travel to Europe (with Captain Cook) became rapidly famous partly because of his tattoos.
The early Spanish explorer Mendaña “discovered” the Fenua Enana Islands in 1595 and baptized this archipelago Marquises Islands.
But the first descriptions of Polynesian tattooing were written almost 2 centuries later by English Captain Samuel Wallis, French explorer Bougainville and English Captain Cook.
In 1767, Wallis had noticed that it was a “universal custom among men and women to get their buttocks and the back of their thighs painted with thin black lines representing different figures”.
The next year (1768) Bougainville reported in that "the women of Tahiti dye their loins and buttocks a deep blue”.
Height year later (1774), Captain Cook returning from his trip to the Marquises Islands, wrote in his diary “they print signs on people’s body and call this tattow”.
Ma’i (called by the English Omai), the first Tahitian to travel to Europe (with Captain Cook) became rapidly famous partly because of his tattoos.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Couple original watercolor paintings for sale.
These are a couple watercolor study paintings I have for sale and they come framed in a cool frame. These are the originals that I am selling. NO prints where made of these. So there one of a kind. If interested in one or all email me at traviswycofftattoo@yahoo.com
Stuff for sale
Check out http://traviswycoff.bigcartel.com/
I have some stuff up there for killer prices.
I have some stuff up there for killer prices.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
911 Tattoos, don't for get the fallen, EVER.
I am taking appointments now for September 11th. Any September 11th related tattoo I will do for a discounted price. Also service men and woman (police,fire,military,ect.) get a great discount on any tattoo for that day. Email me to book your appointment now. Last year I booked up quick so e-mail me as soon as you can. Thanks.
Traviswycofftattoo@gmail.com
Empire Tattoo Studio Redlands CAI
I Am Tattooing at Empire Tattoo in Redlands CA Mondays through Thursdays. taking appointments and walk-ins. I am still tattooing at my shop Rebellious Tattoo Studio in Apple Valley CA also Fridays through Sundays, appointments ONLY. for any appointments or Question please E-mail me at traviswycofftattoo@gmail.com
Thank you for all the love and support.
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