Original Orchid Flower Design & Tattoo
by. @kiddarko
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Scientists found fossilized orchid pollen on the back of a bee.
Pollen from an ancient orchid was found on the back of a bee encased in amber, as detailed in a 2007 study in the journal Nature. The fossil was dated to around 10 million or 15 million years ago. Some research even dates some species of orchid to around 120 million years ago, before the continents split into their current form.
Two species of orchids whose natural habitats are thousands of miles apart are actually closely related. Scientists think that the plants probably had a common ancestor before they were separated by continental drift.
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This is a design of 6 orchid flowers in a bunch. My client wanted the Middle one to be larger then the rest and represent her, then the other 5 to be smaller and represent her kids.The buds were added to fill space and bring it all together.
This Piece took about 5.5 hours.
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Pretty slick way to tie in a little science with an awesome tattoo. Come for the tattoo... stay for the science. Well done!
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It's 5.5 hours of absolutely lovely work @kiddarko
I had no idea about the orchids either. That's pretty cool! And as for the extra buds, I'm sure that could be expanded upon for future grandbabies. :)
I agree, Cool idea @merej99
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Thank You @onlyvoluntary
just a thought...
why don't you host a competition with the prize being some ink?
can I win PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
Haha, Well I now know if you won you would show up!
only if the prize includes travel tickets.... You could always consider a working holiday, I'll manage to book you for the duration of your stay in exchange for ink?? LOL
Sounding a bit desperate huh? Well that's just how awesome your work is!