gosh, i'm so shit at updating this.

as you've probably gathered, i've been at university for a fair while already. over the last month or so, i've had an incredible 8 projects to complete in the same timescale. it's been stressful, but ultimately so much fun! i've experimented with a lot i've never even heard of such as photograms (picture above!) and since the project is all based around ourselves as individuals, it's been a cool time to explore my black and white likes and dislikes.

i've also met some fantastic people, who i really get on with. it's super nice being able to have different inputs on my life and creativity - especially from people who are creative types themselves.

i've also tattooed again this month, which has been lovely! and gotten my tache tattoo redone and filled - all in time for no shave november! or movember :] i've been a lot more socialable in recent weeks, than i probably ever have and it's been really great hanging out with the people i love. i've also been to a few parties and met some new people there which has been awesome.

i'm not sure much else has happened this month, mainly been bogged down with uni work, and parties, both of which i've just told you about so good times!
peace xo

only 4 more days...

in four days, i begin university for the first time ever. talk about nervous! i've had a really great summer, but i must admit i've found myself feeling pretty bored (what with everyone i know having full time jobs and me being the only person continuing their education!). it'll be nice to get back into routine and work to deadlines etc, keeping me under pressure which is where i work best.

i was also given a uni assignment to do over the summer to bring into university on the first day we start. it's called 'a feast to behold' and the basic idea is to create a visual representation of my favourite recipe, but also create it in such a way that your peers will want to indulge in your recipe. when i first got the assignment, i was a bit like uuuuuugh, i was really unsure of what to do. i finally figured that baking is a lot more fun than cookie, so i decided on rainbow cupcakes; a more colourful and fun twist on the original cupcake!

i've been uploading all my sketchbook progress onto flickr (got a motherfuckin' pro account FINALLY!) and i've had some great responses so far :] take a look!

flickr set; 'a feast to behold'

xo

waaaaay overdue.

the last three tattoos! well, the top mustache tattoo was done for me by my friend haylock. it's pretty much a temporary tattoo due to its placement and it's already started to fade! the peace symbol i did on myself, on my right foot, which was awesome fun!
and the last bird tattoo was done by myself on a friend, emma. it was good fun doing the shading, i'm interested to see how it's looking now!

another sorry and another boring update.

another apology post is it? haha. i've been a bit slow on the old updates recently since i'm staying at jim's house for a couple weeks. not had much internet access and it's been mainly partys and our 2 year anniversary on sunday, so blogging hasn't been the top of my priority list.

but, to keep you informed. i've done a couple more tattoos, even got one (and gave one) myself last weekend (pics of all of that when i next use my own computer!)

i also got my first summer uni assignment, which i need to sort out before the 20th of september, but i'm not too worried about it. after this time off at jim's, i definitely plan to get my head down and get it done. i'd rather get it done a lot sooner than when i go back, just so i can continue to kick back and relax while i have the chance.

on a more personal note, i went to the doctors on friday and i've been semi-diagnosed with a social anxiety disorder. by semi-diagnosed, i mean the doctor thinks i'm bordering on having the disorder and it's just a matter of time whether or not i'll get better or worse. i definitely know i've been getting worse with my social phobia and my panic attacks, as well as my major social paranoia, but i'm just hoping i can get on with things and work towards a better me, a new me.

fingers crossed. eh. xo

scorpio.

the best tattoo i've done to date. so so proud of myself for doing this one and i'm definitely seeing my technique improving massively :]

also my friend emily got a tattoo i designed for her done today! what an incredible experience. and it was also really good to see a professional at work and stuff like that. i'm so proud of her (and a little proud of myself too haha)

tattoos.

this week, i tattooed three of my friends. unfortunately i only managed to get pictures of two of them since brian was in a lot of pain with his first ever tattoo (i took his tattoo cherry!) so i thought best to wrap him up quick and let him go home :]

i'm definitely feeling more and more confident with every tattoo i do and i love the buzz and the feeling and the experience, it's so liberating! if it's possible, i'm more addicted to tattooing than i ever was tattoos themselves!

apologies for not updating in a while, i've genuinely been busy!
xo

littl'un.

just a small update on what's going on at the moment or more what's going on in the next couple weeks :)

currently have over five people wanting and ready to be tattooed which should be happening sooner rather than later, all very exciting. will also be doing their designs for them which will be keeping me busy during the day.

i also saw my close friend jake today. myself and him are slowly setting up a rebranding consultancy business, where we help people set up and develop their companies or if necessary turn around the whole thing and change the brand itself. it's a really exciting venture and i know that it's got loads of potential and i'm hoping that it'll be something worthwhile and enjoyable :)

over the last week i've also decided that i want to be a lot healthier. i'm not fat, and i'm not unfit or unwell but i'm realising now that i'm not going to be young forever! i want to make sure that i start enjoying eating well and exercising now while i'm young so it becomes a pattern and habit for later life.

overall, i'm very excited for what the near (and far!) future has in store for me and the fact that this is all happening before university has even started has me psyched!

anywho, hope you don't mind an update with no pictures haha
xo