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This is my crown tattoo. It's my first tattoo and the biggest thing ever. Seriously. It couldn't possibly be any bigger and still fit on my body. It took 8 hours and cost me a little over $650.

All of the work was been done by Budha at 5 Point Studios in Johnston, IA.

Why did I get a crown?
1. Because I rule.
2. My name (Derek) means "Power of the tribe"
3. Confidence.
4. Having control over myself - hopefully.

Sessions:
1. May 26, 2007 - 2 hours, $200 - outline, bottom shading.
2. July 2, 2007 - 2.5 hours, $150 - touch up, shading between "posts" and shading on bottom rim.
3. November 29, 2007 - 2 hours, $200 - shading touch up, shading the posts and ball.
4. January 11, 2008 - 1 hour, $60 - Finished shading, extended black fades, touched up.
5. October 17, 2008 - 1/2 hour, $40 tip - Extended bottom fade.

sponsors: carlsberg, hoffbrau, crown royal, corona, warsteiner, burger king, imperial butter, juicy couture, and england. just kidding.

Photos taken from May, 2007 to January, 2010 in Johnston, Ankeny, Des Moines, and Marion, Iowa

Album added 16 years ago (May 26, 2007).