I am absolutely in love with your tattoo design of the heart, entitled "hope". it embodies so much of what I love, and how I feel. I had been thinking about it almost everyday. so, this is definitely something I know I want, and not some last minute decision. I guess you could say I'm a little obsessed. But it really is perfect.

Even down to what you call it, "hope". Thank you so much for well, designing it. I cant wait to get it tattooed. When I get it done, I will surely send you a pic. I'm planning to get it on my left shoulder blade.... like in the area of my beating heart. and it will be all black, maybe with some black shading, who knows. now I just have to find a tattoo artist that I trust. Well I got my tattoo finally. I'm just so glad I waited. I loved my artist, and everything fell into place...

I got it done at Timeless Tattoo in Sacramento, CA. My artists name was Ezira and again I have to thank you so much. I absolutely love it, and everyone that has seen it loves it as well. And for sure they know you designed it. But heres my proof, its three days old in this picture so don't mind the scaling. ah! I love it!

I got your Hope heart tattooed on me about a year ago, and I just was really inspired by the meaning behind it. It gets me through the day. And I would really like to get another art piece done from your collection. <3 thanks for being alive.

Love it! Means ~ Freedom and a positive attitude!

Once upon the time... I had nothing to do so I went on the internet and surf a little bit. So I found your page with your designs by coincidence (even I don´t believe in coincidences, everything happens with some reason). And that´s where this story begins... Long time ago I decided to put a tattoo between my shoulder blades but I didn´t find anything likable. Till I found your web-site. It was a first-look crash with your Tattoo designs - Oceania Series 2006, the Lovq/Hope one.

On the 10th of May it became the reality and I` ll wear it till the end of my days. I found so much symbolism in it (a heart for love, a horse for strength, a bird for freedom, a face for humanity). And now I wonder what is the real meaning of it. I´m proud to wear it:) I really respect and admire Your creativity.

I used your ecao design. I am not sure what exactly made me change my mind, I think it was the lines and curvature of the ecao design that made me think it would look good on my foot. As far as what the ecao design means to me/ my story..here it is:

I had intended the tattoo to symbolize being young, free and open minded..which is something I am hoping won't change as I graduate from college and begin my life as a "true" adult. The tattoo was intended to remind me of my past and keep me focussed on the fact that as hard as things get they always get better and I should just relax and enjoy what short time on have on earth.

The tattoo has sense become a symbol of female empowerment to me because it is still the idea of many men in this world that they are in control and they can rule the lives and bodies of the women around them. The ecao design on my foot was a personal statement saying that "I am in charge of me."

Anyway, thank you so much for your beautiful artwork...you really have a special gift.

I got my tattoo done two weeks ago on my hip and it has just healed.

I read another comment who described the various components of the tattoo to them. A bird for Freedom, A Heart for Love, A Horse for Strength and a Face for Humanity. My tattoo means the same. Yet in some ways it represents my family as well. That Strength that is shown in the face of adversity, the bird symbolizes my gran's love of birds, she is the matriarch of the family. When I look at my tattoo, it reminds me that I come from a family of survivors which gives me the strength to deal with my own dilemmas and it's a symbol of my love for them.

I know it sounds kind of corny but as a family we have been through a lot in the last few years and I thought this would be a nice reminder that I have people who will always be there for me because we are linked by blood.

I have attached a picture of my tattoo which is on my hip.

I just wanted to say how much I love this tattoo. I wanted my first tattoo to be special and perfect, and as soon as I found this tattoo I knew this was the one I was going to choose. I had to wait along time to have this design tattooed. I decided to have this done on the top of my left wrist and I was elated with the outcome, it is better than I could have imagined and I have no regrets. Every person that has seen it has said its an amazing design, I will be definitely telling people about where the design originated from.

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The Suba design really caught my eye and I knew I had to have it tattooed. This design means so much to me. I feel the same way as you about the word balance -- I am the most grounded, content and satisfied with my life when I am able to balance my own personal needs, the people I love and the commitments around me.

But it also has another meaning to me; I am currently taking many Science courses as I study to be a Nurse. One important thing that is constantly reiterated as we study the anatomy and physiology of the human body is that our body is constantly trying to achieve balance on every level from the way our cells grow and reproduce to the way our heart, lungs and brain works .

So to me, one of the most important things in life is achieving social, psychological and emotional and physical balance. Balance equals health and wellness. You are truly talented, and your website is beautiful. I am grateful for your permission to use this design and I promise you will be the first person I send a picture to!

custom design representing love, family and perseverence.

I decided to have your lovq design on the inside of my left wrist with a little squiggle added to the tail for the changes that happen in life. I am an American, from San Diego, who imigrated to England in 1996 and it all resonated within my being. I love your art and what inspires at the moment. I wish I had your talent, but I do not, so God bless you for sharing it with us all. Please continue to do it! Your work has touched a part of many of my friends now that you may never realize... Thank you for it all!

I have been searching for so long for my second tattoo design. My sister, Karen showed me this site a few weeks ago and as soon as I saw the "Dream" design, I knew that was it. That was my next tattoo. Not only did it perfectly show and describe everything I wanted in a tattoo, but its meaning is everything I am. That tattoo suits me in more ways than imaginable. So I wanted to say thank you. Thank you so much again! I showed this site to my friend and she is planning on getting one of your designs too. Thank you so much!

Dear Anna, My name is Anne. At this moment i am in India for a six month journey. My native country is Holland, where i live in Amsterdam.

The first thing i wanted to say is that i am really impressed by your creatvity of your mind, as i saw your website. I was really impressed by the designs you make...And all the time , during my travel to the north, since i emailed you for the first time, i printed the design hope, and carried it with me....i am just a human being like everyone and have good and bads sides.. And that i already try to do the best.. More there is not i can do..

So i learned to be a little more proud of myself for the things i did, not to take everything for granted.. So it means to me, that i love myself again, and because of that i can also love others more.. And together with that i can give more love as well.. To my friends, my boyfriend (who came visiting me here)..So, the opening of my heart, for myself, to myself and towards others, brought me this strong feeling, connection for making the choice of the 'hope design'....

So at this moment at the centre, upper part of my back, between my two shoulders, there is the hope design..