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title: "My Sacred Geometric Tattoo"
date: 2022-05-02
author: "Phillip Lovelace"
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  - name: "Personal"
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# My Sacred Geometric Tattoo

I finally wrapped up my geometric style sleeve this week and could not be more thrilled with the process and result. It’s bad ass.

I had been wanting a three-quarter sleeve tattoo for many years, but for one reason or another, it just never happened. Finances, time constraints, design decisions, you name it. The one thing I was 100 percent sure about was that I wanted it done in the sacred geometric style.

[![Photo of geometric sleeve tattoo completed by Brad Reis](https://pixelflips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tattoo-1-683x1024.jpg)](https://pixelflips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tattoo-1.jpg)Initially, I started looking for artists in the Bay Area since that was home and even reached out to a few to work out the details. Unfortunately, COVID came along and had different plans.

By the time things had safely opened up again, my family and I had relocated to Southern California, which meant starting the search all over again. I couldn’t tell you how many searches I did to find an artist who specialized in geometric styles, but I finally found the right one and dates were set.

[![Photo of geometric sleeve tattoo completed by Brad Reis](https://pixelflips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tattoo-2-683x1024.jpg)](https://pixelflips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tattoo-2.jpg)I ultimately decided to work with [Brad Reis](https://www.artofbradreis.com/) at Stay Sacred Studios here in Southern California. His work speaks for itself. The process took around 20 hours to complete, broken up into two eight-hour sessions and one four-hour session. This helped spread out the tattooing time and allowed for healing in between. I already had a couple of smaller tattoos from my teenage years, but I will say this. Eight-hour sessions are no joke. Brad was fantastic, keeping everything light and fun throughout the process. He is a true professional, and it felt like we were in it together. I deeply appreciated his incredible tattooing skills, but keeping me calm and still for eight hours while grinding away on my arm was no small feat. The results speak for themselves.

[![Photo of geometric sleeve tattoo completed by Brad Reis](https://pixelflips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tatttoo-3-683x1024.jpg)](https://pixelflips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tatttoo-3.jpg)Now that it is finally done, I could not be happier with how it turned out. This tattoo represents patience, persistence, and a long-time vision finally brought to life. It is a reminder that some things are worth the wait and that the right artist can make all the difference. If you are considering a large piece, my advice is to do your research, find an artist whose style resonates with you, and trust the process. It is an experience as much as it is a piece of art, and I am grateful to wear this one for life.