Up to this point, the tattoos I've posted have been more...traditional. Nothing wrong with that, of course! However, I wanted to include all ends of the literary spectrum from serious to silly. (
Shel Silverstein was an "American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books" (thanks, Wikipedia). Although I included the poet Walt Whitman in an earlier post, the post about Hercules was much more classic and traditional. Thus, like I mentioned, I wanted to show respect for all forms of literary tattoos and literary inspiration.
Growing up, I had a copy of Where the Sidewalk Ends, and I loved it. The quirky wordplay always appealed to me, and I will admit that I still pick up my copy and read it every now and then.
The tattoo below is the cover art from Where the Sidewalk Ends. This tattoo was done by Cameron Pomery in St. Petersburg, FL and you can find the photo here.
I also wanted to keep with the "s" alliteration). So, I felt that Shel Silverstein was the perfect subject to get some variety. Shel Silverstein was an "American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books" (thanks, Wikipedia). Although I included the poet Walt Whitman in an earlier post, the post about Hercules was much more classic and traditional. Thus, like I mentioned, I wanted to show respect for all forms of literary tattoos and literary inspiration.
Growing up, I had a copy of Where the Sidewalk Ends, and I loved it. The quirky wordplay always appealed to me, and I will admit that I still pick up my copy and read it every now and then.
The tattoo below is the cover art from Where the Sidewalk Ends. This tattoo was done by Cameron Pomery in St. Petersburg, FL and you can find the photo here.
This is what the owner of the tattoo had to say:
Growing up, Where The Sidewalk Ends was my first introduction to Shel Silverstein, who’s work opened me up to the world of art and poetry. I carried the book with me everywhere and traced all of the pictures until I could draw them on my own.
As I mentioned, I also grew up with the work of Shel Silverstein, so I completely understand the owner's statement. For me, the artwork expresses the feeling of curiosity that always seems to be amplified in young children. The children and their faithful dog are clearly in violation of the sign, which says "EDGE keep off." The precarious sidewalk seems ready to give out any moment, but it is not depicted as doing so. Thus, to me, the artwork supports curiosity. Clearly, curiosity can be dangerous, yet the children do not appear hurt in any way. With their curiosity settled, one could assume they would stay away from the precarious ledge. Therefore, curiosity, though dangerous, is an important quality.
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As always, remember - ink tells stories on skin as much as it does in books!
Kayla
Do you have any feelings or comments regarding these tattoos? Leave a comment and let me know!
If you know anything else about this tattoo, its owner, its artist, or if you have any questions, please visit the contact link at the top of the page and send me an email!
As always, remember - ink tells stories on skin as much as it does in books!
Kayla