But what, Butterfly Kisses? You have made me concerned!

Here is what I plan to write to the artist tonight…

“Hi Gaz,

Having had a longer look at the sketch, I was wondering if you could make the following alterations and email me a revised sketch…

As mentioned, I think the text needs to be bigger and the roses smaller.

Also, with the text, I think it would look better if it curved and flowed with the background/roses more (like how in the current sketch the ‘W’ forms the edge of a petal).

I would like the writing to complement the roses a bit more, so they don’t look like seperate images.

I think the fact font is in a straight line from the image I sent you, it makes it look like the text is a bit seperate.

Thanks a lot, hope you understand I just want to make sure the design is right for me before I get it done.”

What would be the couple of small changes you would make?

Getting it done Friday, cannot wait!

Well, after a surprise issue with his studio, I had the tattoo done yesterday. It looks immense but is of course a bit sore – so will post a pic when it is healed.

I know that everyone is different but I wanted to see your opinion on the advice I have been given regarding healing…

He said to wash it once a day with non perfumed soap (I am using simple) and then apply a very small amount of savlon.

Do this for three days.

Then to switch to moisturising, I plan to use E45.

Does this sound okay? I see many people highly rate Bep?

First tattoo, still healing. Four-hour sitting, by Gaz from Physical Poetry, Leeds.

Lyrics ‘We’re the heirs to the glimmering world’ from The Geese of Beverly Road by The National.