Today I want to share a project with an inspiring story.
Anni contacted me to create some hand-lettering of “a little faith” for the artwork of her tattoo. Having created a few tattoo designs for myself, I was honored to be involved with such a special project.Anni wanted the phrase to be linked together, as if written in a continuous strand of thread. We explored many different combinations of upper and lower case characters, each one had their own personality. Anni ended up choosing version #1, shown at the top of this page.
And here it is, in the flesh!
I love the strong placement on her forearm.
So exciting to see one’s design so permanently displayed!
Once Anni had chosen her design she kindly wrote to me and explained her personal, and powerful, story behind her tattoo……
… here is a photograph of “A Little Faith”, a beautiful and wild 3 year old Mustang.
In Anni’s words “I adopted her based off of nothing more than a look in her eyes in her picture on the BLM’s website and named her “A Little Faith” or Lily for short. She is the absolute sweetest and most amazing horse, and having her name forever on my arm will be a wonderful way to remind myself that taking chances often pays off! ”
I get chills every time I read this. Anni, thank you for sharing such a beautiful story.
You truly inspire me to make decisions from the heart and to have faith in the outcome!
Curnis Upkins III says
The first option is my favorite too. I guess we have the same taste!
Anni says
It turned out so beautifully, Cynthia! Thanks so much for your gorgeous work, and I am proud to have it on my arm.
cynthia says
Anni, it was a true delight working with you!
Martina says
I love this tatoo! 🙂 Could you tell me what is the font of it?
cynthia says
Thank you Martina. I’m afraid it’s not a font, all of the lettering/script in my designs is rendered by hand : )
cindy says
Hi Cynthia,
I’m in love with your calligraphy. I wonder if it is okay for me to contact you to get a quote and discuss your hand-lettering for I want to have it as a tattoo as well. Thank you
Taylor says
This is absolutely beautiful ! I am getting a tattoo after Christmas do you think you could do this for me ?