Mercy and grace…
From thefreedictionary.com–
mer·cy (mûrs)
n. pl. mer·cies
1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one’s power; clemency.
2. A disposition to be kind and forgiving: a heart full of mercy.
3. Something for which to be thankful; a blessing: It was a mercy that no one was hurt.
4. Alleviation of distress; relief: Taking in the refugees was an act of mercy.
Idiom:
at the mercy of
Without any protection against; helpless before: drifting in an open boat, at the mercy of the elements.
grace (grs)
n.
1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
3. A sense of fitness or propriety.
4.
a. A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill.
b. Mercy; clemency.
5. A favor rendered by one who need not do so; indulgence.
6. A temporary immunity or exemption; a reprieve.
7. Graces Greek & Roman Mythology Three sister goddesses, known in Greek mythology as Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, who dispense charm and beauty.
8.
a. Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people.
b. The state of being protected or sanctified by the favor of God.
c. An excellence or power granted by God.
9. A short prayer of blessing or thanksgiving said before or after a meal.
10. Grace Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop.
11. Music An appoggiatura, trill, or other musical ornanment in the music of 16th and 17th century England.
tr.v. graced, grac·ing, grac·es
1. To honor or favor: You grace our table with your presence.
2. To give beauty, elegance, or charm to.
3. Music To embellish with grace notes.
Idioms:
in the bad graces of
Out of favor with.
in the good graces of
In favor with.
with bad grace
In a grudging manner.
with good grace
In a willing manner.
The wave is a stylised version of a bit of Katsushika Hokusai’s masterpiece ‘Under a Wave off Kanagawa’
From Wikipedia–
The Great Wave off Kanagawa – Kanagawa Oki Nami Ura?, lit. “Under a Wave off Kanagawa”), also known as The Great Wave or simply The Wave, is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hokusai. It is the first in Hokusai’s series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei), and is his most famous work. This particular woodblock is one of the most recognized works of Japanese art in the world.
So… I dig the idea on this tattoo.
I also liked the client very much. A local Port Angeles girl.
My daughter was actually a fairy in her wedding. (FUN)
I must say she didn’t enjoy getting the tattoo. Foot tattoos are a bit on the ouchy side in general so doing both at once is rarely fun.
NOTES:
1)Making the words readable without taking much from the wave was a good call.
If they had popped I think it would have ruined the overall look, but if I had made them smaller of blended them more it would have taken away any power of statement.
2)I used a bit more vivid blues and simplified a tad compared to the actual artwork because feet tattoos really take a beating over time and the girl is young. The enhancement will allow longevity that otherwise wouldn’t exist.
Click the picture (or here) for a better view of the tattoo.
