This book: Many Stories: The Point of the Needle

I've mentioned my husband on this blog here and there, but have I shared that Sebastian is a tattoo artist who also just got his first book published?  I'm so proud of all he does because he puts his entire self into any project that comes his way.  He's no slacker, but he also knows when to slow down.  He's got a pretty good balance there.  And he's a really smart person- which I extra love.

His new book, Many Stories: The Point of the Needle, is a recollection of sorts of his first 20 years of tattooing.  His stories and insights are very funny, compelling, and intense.  I love this book for many reasons (I've read it over in drafts about 100 times) but it's also such an easy read.  

It's now available on Amazon in paperback and ebook.  If you buy it, I'd love to know what you think. I'm also mentioned in it and there are a few photos of the tattoo work he's done on me (including the cover image)- so if you're curious about that it's a good way to have a peek.

Be back soon with another post before my week round-up in photos.

Until then...

Once Upon A Time / 3

This week, Sebastian and I took a mini- road trip south toward LA to visit with his publisher and go over final details + images for his upcoming book (will keep you updated on this as the publish date is finalized). The house below is where we spent the day and, man oh man, was it something cool.

I was so impressed with the sustainable features in this place + how well it integrated with the vastness of nature surrounding it.  Also, that infinity pool really tempted the hell out of me.

Both Sebastian + I were photographed for the book, but I'm only showing the behind the scenes of him because mine were a little too risque to share here...
(yay for a private studio and cropping tools for the final images!)

The rugs in the house were astoundingly beautiful.  I looked down to see what I was standing on and had to snap this shot.

I'm a little shyer.  Sebastian, on the other hand, is more comfortable in front of the camera. The photographer, Betina LaPante, in every case was wonderful.

And then here I am back in the studio working on a bridal headpiece for a client in Australia.  Much of my sales come from all over the country, but I love receiving orders from other regions of the world too... Canada, Australia, and France seem to be where my biggest foreign market sales come from.  And, one week not too long ago, I had sales from customers in Iceland, Qatar, and Japan- which I thought was a pretty neat mix, thanks to the world of e-commerce.

Busy week + more to come.
Until next time...