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

deviantART

so after five years of being on deviantart, i have finally gotten around to getting a new account and sorting out my deviations etc. it's very refreshing starting a new account there. many a time i've had to delete and sort out my deviations on my old account but it never changed the fact that i had a lot of unwanted history there, as well as an user name that was no longer desirable.

so today i've spent on uploading new deviations, sorting out my profile and lurking the website a bit to get some favourites on my list. i've also done something that i never did with my old account and that's put up some of my deviations up for print! hopefully this will be worth the effort and someone will purchase one of my photos :]

it's all working towards getting my name out there and networking myself and my artwork.
takes a lot out of you, but hopefully it will all be worth it!

check out my deviantart - http://naomi-kate.deviantart.com/

so i'm currently drawing a design for a potential client, which is of an antique key. during some research of the different designs etc you can get with different types of keys, i almost found myself lost in these amazing images. to think that each key could open a door, or a lock on a diary or a chest of beautiful things. it's definitely got me feeling inspired today and i definitely think i'll have to integrate an old fashioned antique key into my design for my antique inspired sleeve. :)

so last night was the first time i've ever done a proper tattoo on human skin! yeah, i've done prison tattoos and i did two arrows on jim's chest with chris' gun, but it felt amazing to do one myself, with my equipment in my own environment. khan was an absolute angel, helping me through every step and being very brave, haha.

the rush i experienced from the whole thing was incredible and definitely distilled a real sense of meaning into it for me. like, this is my purpose and my dream. i have this same passion for graphic design and i've had it for a very long time, but this is something that i really feel millions for and can be just another side to my artistic self :]

i'm sure there will be many more tattoos to come. so keep an eye out.

rob dobi.

rob dobi has been a massive inspiration for me for many years now. i've been following him and his work for a while now and been wishing for money to be able to buy his shirts. he was one of the first inspirations towards graphic design, vector images and some insane illustration. he also helped start my fascination with abandoned buildings and was an early influence into photography and the various different subjects involved.

check him out and all his awesome projects at http://dobi.nu/

new beginnings...

as i grow up and begin to enter the world of grown ups, it's about time i had a proper blog for inspiration, updates and glimpses into my world of graphic design, tattoos and lots more.

i'm excited for my future and i have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming few months and years of my life. in two months or so i'll be starting my degree course in graphic design, so i'll definitely make sure to keep you updated on how that goes :] but for now, i'm hoping to enjoy my summer, maybe get some freelance graphic design work, keep working on my tattooing skills and enjoy my well deserved time off.

here's to new beginnings and the start of something beautiful!
bye kids!