Very nice! I’d be curious, though, as to why he had “The Giving Tree” inked on the trunk. I realize that it is the title of the book, but am wondering if there was any other reason to include the title in the piece.
Heather - 28 Jul 08 at 11:26:10
I believe that is the exact cover art for the book, title and all.
[...] and “Read or Die”), a beautiful Matilda tat, and more. I think this full-color Giving Tree tattoo was my favorite, just for sheer commitment to the [...]
Tree tattoo symbolism is deep and varied but most of the themes revolve around life, growth, and regeneration, as well as a sense of connection. Tattoo Design http://www.tattoobody.org
You are viewing "The Giving Tree" Posted by Jen on Fri, 25 July 2008 at 12:00 pm. 5 comments Filed under Poetry.
Similar Posts:
Welcome to Contrariwise
This is a website about literary tattoos. That is, tattoos based on books, poems, lyrics, and many other literary sources.
My email address is jen@contrariwise.org, so send your comments / suggestions / praise / hate that way. If you want to submit your own tattoo (please do!), see this page.
This is soo cute! Is that a thigh or a big arm? I love the piece.
Very nice! I’d be curious, though, as to why he had “The Giving Tree” inked on the trunk. I realize that it is the title of the book, but am wondering if there was any other reason to include the title in the piece.
I believe that is the exact cover art for the book, title and all.
[...] and “Read or Die”), a beautiful Matilda tat, and more. I think this full-color Giving Tree tattoo was my favorite, just for sheer commitment to the [...]
Tree tattoo symbolism is deep and varied but most of the themes revolve around life, growth, and regeneration, as well as a sense of connection. Tattoo Design http://www.tattoobody.org