I was recently "let go" from my job at a tattoo shop that I don't believe had honored the spirit of tattooing. Little did I know that while I was going through a long hard, dark winter there, people had their ears to the ground...and their eyes on FB.
Master Horiyoshi III of Japan has dubbed me Horitaka II. (Engraving Hawk)
Here's some background on the meaning behind the symbolism of the hawk which I feel represents myself, as well as the "hustler" or entrepreneur spirit.
http://www.immortalgeisha.com/wiki/index.php?title=Taka
I am humbled and honored to share this victory with the Coli, the black community, any and all entrepreneurs and the youth who feel they have nothing in life.
I am still a humble apprentice of the craft but I hope this victory will inspire you to take life into your own hands and to be courageous in carving your own Fate.
I have been on lurking this board since SOHH, and have been posting on the Coli in many incarnations. All the while working at balancing tattooing and getting my life together. I feel the members of this board have been a great support to me for many years. I have learned alot from all of you and I appreciate the community here.
Thank you Brothers and Sisters. This is the start of a new canto for me, I hope to continue to make you proud.
@Indica @*L*E*G*A*C*Y* @CinnaSlim @okra @nikkasInParis @Luken @Cat piss martini
@Mowgli @Emperor_ReinScarf @cook @Orbital-Fetus
Master Horiyoshi III of Japan has dubbed me Horitaka II. (Engraving Hawk)
Here's some background on the meaning behind the symbolism of the hawk which I feel represents myself, as well as the "hustler" or entrepreneur spirit.
http://www.immortalgeisha.com/wiki/index.php?title=Taka
Motif Connotations & Symbolism
Takanoha kamon
Takanoha (hawk's feather) is one of the most common crests on modern formal kimono, it serves as an "everyman" crest for rental outfits and people who don't have a mon of their own.
Taka are especially common on men's juban and haori linings because "...falcons and hawks became natural emblems of the Japanese warrior class due to their keen eyesight, their predatory nature, and their boldness."
I am humbled and honored to share this victory with the Coli, the black community, any and all entrepreneurs and the youth who feel they have nothing in life.
I am still a humble apprentice of the craft but I hope this victory will inspire you to take life into your own hands and to be courageous in carving your own Fate.
I have been on lurking this board since SOHH, and have been posting on the Coli in many incarnations. All the while working at balancing tattooing and getting my life together. I feel the members of this board have been a great support to me for many years. I have learned alot from all of you and I appreciate the community here.
Thank you Brothers and Sisters. This is the start of a new canto for me, I hope to continue to make you proud.
@Indica @*L*E*G*A*C*Y* @CinnaSlim @okra @nikkasInParis @Luken @Cat piss martini
@Mowgli @Emperor_ReinScarf @cook @Orbital-Fetus
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It's great for black folks to hit benchmarks and achievements in our respective trades with the goal to be hitting that mastery level. Sharing these benchmarks with our peers keeps those of us with simolar goals of constant elevation on point. Thank you for the acknowledgement bruh.
good a shyt bruh. If you have the talent and onlywant to get better these clowns can't stop you. Tjeres to many shytty tatooo plaves gettirng by on a couple giys talent anyway. I had a cover done and the owner had his girlfriend do it.
