This piece is an homage to grandfather Federico. She remembers that he introduced her to nature, so she included natural elements like plants and butterflies. Gretchen also added a replica of her grandfather's tattoo, which was inked with the name of her grandmother, Hermes.
This is one of about ten tattoos Gretchen has, and she had this done at Liquid Skin Studio, in Inwood, on the north end of Manhattan.
Gretchen is an artist that works with craft and jewelery. You can see her website here.
Thanks to Gretchen for sharing her tattoo with us here on http://tattoosmonday.blogspot.com/!
