How I did it: I chose things that were important to me and found the best artist in the whole world, who just so happened to be in my area, to bring them to life. I read through poems I love, thought out what I'd like to have done, and finally found the artist. It is a very long, but worthwhile, process. I have been working on my first piece for over a year and it's not done, so please understand that it can take quite a while!

Lessons & tips: Please, choose something important to you. No one likes someone who copies other people's personal, long thought-out designs. Please be aware that any good artist will not want to push you into a design you don't love and will not rush or pressure you to get it all done at once. Take time to think your choices over. This shit is permanent.

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Jan 14, 2010, 01:07PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer