Maktoob Arabic Tattoo

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Maktoob Arabic Tattoo

My client had already obtained a tattoo, “Maktoob” (meaning “it is written”), but wanted to embellish and improve the overall design. Working with an existing tattoo can be tricky; I strongly advise against trying to edit (or even worse obliterate) the original inking–it just creates more of a focal point for what you are trying to “fix”. The customer had original inspiration from the book “The Alchemist” and wanted to add layers of depth and mystery to the design. I added “Every second of the search is an encounter with God” and “A prayer without words or plea” — both in Arabic.

Cedar of Lebanon Tattoo

Cedar of Lebanon Arabic Tattoo

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Cedar of Lebanon Tattoo
Cedar of Lebanon Tattoo

My client requested an Arabic tattoo in the shape of the famed Cedar of Lebanon, shown here very nicely inked onto the arm. After I provide you with a custom designed calligraphy tattoo it is very gratifying to see the work inked by a skilled professional tattoo artist. The sharp edges, changing pen widths and fine lines need to be done properly to bring out the true beauty of the Arabic calligraphy. While this is technically not a “zoomorphic” design — it is in the shape of something living!

Lion Zoomorphic

Tattoo Designs

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Designing calligraphy tattoos in Persian (Farsi) or Arabic, as well as tattoo designs in Urdu and Dari, is perhaps the largest single component of my work. If you are going to get permanently inked, make sure that your tattoo is correct and beautiful! I am bilingual in Persian (Farsi) and English, and work with  experts in Arabic and other languages to make sure that every word and spelling is correct. I’ve been doing Persian calligraphy since I was in fifth grade and have nearly four decades experience designing Arabic and Persian tattoos. My emphasis is on the calligraphy itself–that is, letting the calligraphic forms create the design, whether it be abstract, in the form of, zoomorphic (in the shape of animals), rondel (circle designs) or other traditional or contemporary forms.

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