tfail: marcomazzoni: “Dévore” 2012, colored pencils on paper, cm 38x28 ” Death and The Maiden “, Roq La Rue Gallery, Seattleopens Friday June 8th 6-9pm           Now we’re talkin’. Gorgeous. View high resolution

tfail:

marcomazzoni:

“Dévore” 2012, colored pencils on paper, cm 38x28

” Death and The Maiden “, Roq La Rue Gallery, Seattle
opens Friday June 8th 6-9pm

          Now we’re talkin’. Gorgeous.
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fuckyeahtattoos: my newest addition…an audrey kawasaki piece :) done by my fav..christel at sol tribe tattoo in denver. i absolutely adore her, she does amazing work!  View high resolution

fuckyeahtattoos:

my newest addition…an audrey kawasaki piece :) done by my fav..christel at sol tribe tattoo in denver. i absolutely adore her, she does amazing work! 

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fuckyeahtattoos: I choose an enso because of the meaning it holds for me. While trying to come to terms with the death of my mother I’ve been spending a lot of time by myself. I used to rely on her to give me guidance in every decision I made, and suddenly I was faced with everything alone. I’m turning eighteen soon, and realize that there will be no one who can tell me how to lead my life; it has to come from myself, and that is when I started looking for guidance and found this symbol.Enso is the Japanese word for circle. It represents enlightenment, strength, elegance, and simplicity. These circles are drawn in sumi ink in one fluid movement as a spiritual exercise. Sumi is a style of painting that is considered to be good if the artist used as few brush strokes as possible. There is no need to modify it once the ink is laid down because it shows the expressive movement of the spirit at the time. I respect the idea that nothing can be taken back; that even a mistake contributes to the overall bigger picture; that everything is meant to be. Visually, the tattoo is a brush stroke and I love that part because art will be a part of me forever. I wanted it in black to stay true to the art form.The enso can be drawn closed or open. A closed circle represents the totality of experience and life, which I have only scraped the surface of. I chose an open circle because it shows that imperfection is an essential and inherent aspect of existence, and that instead of searching for perfection I should allow the universe to be as it is. It also symbolizes that the enso, or self, is not separate, but is part of something greater, and opens up into infinity. I chose for it to start at the top because I think that’s how we all start out, we have everything, and even though we have to go through lows, the ultimate goal is to make it back up to the top again.There are many different forms enso can take. Some of them are: Mirror - a simple circle, free of inscription, leaving only personal reflection to the viewer; Moon - the full moon, clear and bright, silently illuminating all beings without discrimination, symbolizing enlightenment; Zero - time and space are “empty”, yet they give birth to the fullness of existence; Wheel - everything is subject to change, all life revolves in circles. The wheel is my personal favorite because when I’ve been searching for spirituality, I always keep coming back to nature. I believe in the miracle of life and a cycle that was here before us and will continue on after we are gone. As one of my favourite books states: “Things change. And friends leave. And life doesn’t stop for anybody.” Change is a necessary part of growth for all life.The way of Zen has been referred to as “A circle of vast space, lacking nothing, and nothing in excess.” I want to have faith that this world is giving me everything I need, and keeping from me the things that I’m better off without. I am not claiming to be any more “enlightened” than anyone else; the main point of this whole experience is to admit that I am flawed, and to always strive to do better as I move through life. To be in harmony with my surroundings, accept hardships as they come with grace and perseverance, and to have faith that everything will be okay, is all I can ask for. http://photoquoteography.tumblr.com/ View high resolution

fuckyeahtattoos:

I choose an enso because of the meaning it holds for me. While trying to come to terms with the death of my mother I’ve been spending a lot of time by myself. I used to rely on her to give me guidance in every decision I made, and suddenly I was faced with everything alone. I’m turning eighteen soon, and realize that there will be no one who can tell me how to lead my life; it has to come from myself, and that is when I started looking for guidance and found this symbol.

Enso is the Japanese word for circle. It represents enlightenment, strength, elegance, and simplicity. These circles are drawn in sumi ink in one fluid movement as a spiritual exercise. Sumi is a style of painting that is considered to be good if the artist used as few brush strokes as possible. There is no need to modify it once the ink is laid down because it shows the expressive movement of the spirit at the time. I respect the idea that nothing can be taken back; that even a mistake contributes to the overall bigger picture; that everything is meant to be.

Visually, the tattoo is a brush stroke and I love that part because art will be a part of me forever. I wanted it in black to stay true to the art form.

The enso can be drawn closed or open. A closed circle represents the totality of experience and life, which I have only scraped the surface of. I chose an open circle because it shows that imperfection is an essential and inherent aspect of existence, and that instead of searching for perfection I should allow the universe to be as it is. It also symbolizes that the enso, or self, is not separate, but is part of something greater, and opens up into infinity.

I chose for it to start at the top because I think that’s how we all start out, we have everything, and even though we have to go through lows, the ultimate goal is to make it back up to the top again.

There are many different forms enso can take. Some of them are: Mirror - a simple circle, free of inscription, leaving only personal reflection to the viewer; Moon - the full moon, clear and bright, silently illuminating all beings without discrimination, symbolizing enlightenment; Zero - time and space are “empty”, yet they give birth to the fullness of existence; Wheel - everything is subject to change, all life revolves in circles.

The wheel is my personal favorite because when I’ve been searching for spirituality, I always keep coming back to nature. I believe in the miracle of life and a cycle that was here before us and will continue on after we are gone. As one of my favourite books states: “Things change. And friends leave. And life doesn’t stop for anybody.” Change is a necessary part of growth for all life.

The way of Zen has been referred to as “A circle of vast space, lacking nothing, and nothing in excess.” I want to have faith that this world is giving me everything I need, and keeping from me the things that I’m better off without.

I am not claiming to be any more “enlightened” than anyone else; the main point of this whole experience is to admit that I am flawed, and to always strive to do better as I move through life. To be in harmony with my surroundings, accept hardships as they come with grace and perseverance, and to have faith that everything will be okay, is all I can ask for.

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When despair creeps into your head and begins to darken your thoughts, remember that there is always something to be grateful for. Do not lose sight of what matters most to yourself and the future that is before you; all the things you’ve come to encounter in your life that didn’t work out as planned were not meant to be in the bigger scheme of things. All the people who have walked out, who’ve left scars, all the doors that slammed in your face or just never opened, were all doors that closed for a reason. It’s up to us to keep looking forward after all the things that end in our lives, or else lose sight of all the new and better opportunities that lie ahead of us. Appreciate what you still have and live for what is good in your life and rise above all that doesn’t matter anymore. Keep your head up and let a positive attitude mold your path. Let sunshine guide your footsteps and you’ll never be guided in the wrong direction.

27 days

As the taste of change becomes stronger each day, so does the feeling of uncertainty. For years I have walked the same old relentless path, dreaming of a chance to see bigger and better things. Longing for a permanent getaway, a place to start anew, to be free from the tethers of a broken home and the harsh preconceived brands of a cold and judgmental ”community.” After all the dreaming and waiting, I have finally come face to face with the reality of this long-sought escape. I have come to reach the highest peak I’ve yet to see, and it is here that I find myself staring out into a vast and gaping abyss, just waiting for me to forge a new route. I have been given the ultimate opportunity of liberation; to wipe my slate clean of any old burdens that have burrowed themselves in my heart. It is here, standing atop this mountain I have climbed so high, that I can finally toss away the chains that have kept me binded to the darkest pieces of my self. What lies behind me no longer matters, as it is only what is before me that holds any importance to my life from here on out. All the countless memories and experiences of my past are irrelevant to my future, except what wisdom and strength I have gained from them. I have reached a milestone that marks the end of a long and grueling path that has led me here to this sacred opportunity for new beginnings. I embrace what little time I have left here in this town with a deep affection for all the dear friends I have met and all the things I’ve accomplished here. Though this bittersweet home of mine may not offer me much anymore, It is still the place that holds my most cherished memories. I grew up in this place, and now as I have reached my first taste of adulthood, I will never forget all the sweet moments of my youth spent here. As a change in setting approaches in my life, only time will tell what the future holds. All I know is that I’ve never been more ready to start building a new home for myself. Whatever fate may hold for me, It is within myself that I can find the power to control where I end up. As long as peace is in my soul and love in my heart, I know everything will work itself out in the end.

random to do’s: may/june ‘11

-GRADUATE

-ALLGOOD TICKETS… time is tickin’

-tattoo #1 

[x] purchase bike

-finish this goddamn mosaic

[x] hit up dmv—renew driver’s license

[x] east coast video membership

-apply to jobs, jobs, jobs

-size up plugs

-movies to watch: into the wild, [x] 500 days of summer, [x] black swan, [x] the wall, truckin’ it up to buffalo, [x] blow

[x] CCC fafsa form, transcript

-furniture hunting

-holga 135