A Copycat Tribute to My Tattoo Artist, 2023, oil, 11 x 14 in. / 27.94 x 35.56 cm.

A Copycat Tribute to My Tattoo Artist, Jessica Mickey, 2023, oil, 11 x 14 in. / 27.94 x 35.56 cm.

I love how my tattoo artist depicted this sunflower so much, I decided to paint it too (I also took the original reference photo). This is a tribute to art of all forms & local artists. Amy started tattooing in DC and now manages the oldest tattoo shop in VA, and I am an accomplished oil painter.