Scarification is the process of lightly incising, peeling, or branding the skin for the purpose of creating a scar. I use a scalpel in my work. I hold a highly spiritual view on this process and the bond it creates with my clients.
Smurf's Arm at the end of Session 1
Sketching on session 2
The first incision of session 2
Flesh peel
Closeup of work area
Smurf looking concerned
Done?
Nope!
Smurf's Arm at the end of Session 2
Natalia's Scarab, Outline complete.
Natalia's Scarab, Finished
Natalia's Scarab, Healed 1 week in.
Natalia's Scarab, One month healed.
Natalia's Scarab, 6 months healed.
Stencil on.
Working the outline.
Finishing up.
Fresh Cut.
Stencil and Blood Tracing.
Doing an ink rub. (Unsuccsessful)
Day 2.
Three weeks healed.
Six months healed.
Freshly Cut.
Freshly Cut w/insert of 6 months healed.