Koi as part of my life and myself; getting a Japanese Koi sleeve tattoo

Posted at: 02 Apr 2011 Category: Uncategorized - Author: Tiebo

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Getting a Japanese Koi sleeve tattoo

The breeder of my newest Koi; Tycho Veldhoen

It will be an exciting weekend to come, that’s for sure. Not only will the first Koi Show on the European mainland in 2011 be held in Germany, the Interkoi show Rheinberg which we will certainly attend; I will also welcome my newest Koi. I haven’t seen her yet, but she will be black and grey. She won’t be bigger than 8 inches and I’m telling you now, she will never grow, live as long as I and I won’t ever let her go. My newest Koi will be a tattoo…

Thinking the Inking; the birth of my Japanese Koi sleeve tattoo

Posted at: 13 Apr 2011 Category: Uncategorized - Author: Tiebo

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Getting a Japanese Koi sleeve tattoo

Tygo Veldhoen tattooing Tiebo

Finally the day had come. The excitement of getting a tattoo had grown towards almost a real adrenaline level. It’s not just something right?! A tattoo, once inked into your skin, is there to stay. No way back, no second chances. Will it become as pretty as I hope, will I be able to stand the pain and…”Let’s see some of the stuff you brought with you”, the tattoo artist, named Tygo Veldhoen suddenly said to me. And than it hits you… it really is your turn. Heck! I signed up for the damn thing, and now is the time. Let’s do it! Let’s get my first tattoo. A Japenese Koi and Crane bird sleeve tattoo…