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This is probably the most-famous of all the archeopteryx fossils:

And it's probably the most recognizable fossil ever. "Lucy" might be the most famous, mostly because of what she represents; but Lucy ain't much to look at.

So, three weeks ago, I got a tattoo of that archeopteryx. Here it is, in-progress:

Canon SD630

Mmmm... juicy.

And here it is, (nearly) all peeled and scab-free:

Nikon D90, 18-105mm

For a week or so, the colors were completely wrong; it was red and green instead of tan and black like it was supposed to be. I was convinced the guy who did it was colorblind and accidentally used the wrong inks. Seriously. I was completely bummed-out. Total regret. But that was just the redness of my irritated skin showing through, and after a week or so, the redness started to fade a bit, the dead skin began to peel off, and the actual colors appeared. Underneath the gore and debris, it looked much much much better. Now, three weeks after I got it, I like it. What a relief!

Now I'm thinking I should fill the rest of that calf with other Solnhofen fossils: a fish, some insects, shells, maybe a fern or something - all surrounded by that same light tan sandstone color. Am I up for more of that kind of pain, though ? That's the big question.

Creme That Egg!

Desert Island Pen

The Pen Addict gets questions:

I was asked by @dancoopermedia on Twitter the other day for a pen recommendation, specifically, if I could have only one retractable pen, what would it be? I didn't have to think very long before mentioning that I would pick the Pilot G-2 0.38mm and be a happy camper. The pen writes great, is durable, and very affordable. If I need to get something done and need a pen that I know isn't going to give be any trouble, the G-2 0.38mm is the pen I grab.

I've always liked the Pilot Precise V5, though Mrs. Cleek correctly notes that the ink is water-soluble and runs if you get the paper wet. This would be a concern on an island.

Presidential Porn

In Join Or Die, I paint myself having sex with the Presidents of the United States in chronological order. I am interested in humanizing and demythologizing the Presidents by addressing their public legacies and private lives. The presidency itself is a seemingly immortal and impenetrable institution; by inserting myself in its timeline, I attempt to locate something intimate and mortal. I use this intimacy to subvert authority, but it demands that I make myself vulnerable along with the Presidents.

No, really.