58/365: Have you seen my matryoshka tattoo?

 I love tattoos that represent parts of my past. I studied Russian in undergrad, and I'm still in love with Russian culture. One symbol of the culture that I cannot get enough of is the nesting doll, or matryoshka doll. I even have owl matryoshka dolls on my tv mantle. In 2011, I decided to start my Russian quarter sleeve with one giant matryoshka doll.  Two session, six hours, and $600 later, I have my beautiful beginning.

If you look close, it's three different dolls in one, instead of three separate dolls. It provides so much graphic detail and gives me more arm room for future imagery. The red hair and green eyes were done to match my hair and eyes at the time.

I haven't done any work to it since, but I've started actively planning the next stage of the half sleeve. I can't wait to add to it!