Okay, so, I’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while now. I finally decided to go for it, and I wanted to get something inspired by one of my favorite artists, Sean Brady. Dude’s got a really cool, distinctive style, kind of abstract and minimalist, but with a lot of emotion packed in. I spent a good few days just scrolling through his stuff online, trying to figure out what exactly I wanted.
First thing I did was I started digging deep into Sean Brady’s work. I mean, I knew his style, but I wanted to get a real feel for the breadth of it. I went through his website, and his social media, saved a bunch of images that really resonated with me. I ended up with a folder full of potential ideas, it was kind of overwhelming, to be honest, but in a good way!
Next, I started narrowing things down. This was tough. I liked so many of his pieces. I printed out a few of my favorites and stuck them on my wall, just so I could live with them for a bit. See which ones really stuck with me after a few days.
Then I started thinking about placement. I knew I didn’t want anything too big or too obvious. I wanted something I could easily cover up if I needed to, but also something that would look good when it was visible. I ended up deciding on my upper arm, just below the shoulder. Seemed like a good spot.
After that, I started looking for a tattoo artist. This was probably the most important step. I needed someone who could understand Sean Brady’s style and translate it into a tattoo. I asked around, looked at a bunch of portfolios online, and finally found an artist whose work I really liked. We had a consultation, and I showed him the Sean Brady pieces I was inspired by. He seemed to get it, which was a huge relief.
Then came the day of the appointment. I was a little nervous, not gonna lie. But the artist was really chill, and we talked through the design one more time. He made a stencil, we adjusted the placement a few times until it was just right, and then he started tattooing. It was a bit painful, but not as bad as I thought it would be.
- The design is inspired by a specific piece of Sean’s work that features intersecting lines and simple geometric shapes.
- It is composed of primarily black ink, and its a medium-sized piece.
- It’s on my left arm, the area just between my shoulder and elbow.
The Design Details
It took a couple of hours, and when it was done, I was stoked. It looked even better than I had imagined. The lines were clean, the shading was perfect, and it really captured the essence of Sean Brady’s work.
Finally, I followed the aftercare instructions religiously. Keeping it clean, applying the ointment, all that stuff. It’s been a few weeks now, and it’s healing up nicely. I’m so happy with it. It’s a piece of art that I’ll always carry with me, and it’s a constant reminder of an artist whose work I truly admire.
So, yeah, that’s the story of my Sean Brady-inspired tattoo. It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it in the end. It is not just a tattoo, I wear the art on me!
