Just back from a fun week at Lake Pillsbury with family and friends. Last year I brought my black sharpie to the lake to ink a few campers. This year, I brought out the big guns: COLOR Sharpies in two tip sizes, books of hand lettering and tattoo flash images for visual reference and a couple of clip art books. 
There was something for everyone. Who knew Sharpies could be so fun.
Jeff’s FAMILY tattoo, what a cutie! Drawn in color first, then outlined in black fine-point.
The Led Zeppelin angel from T-shirt reference. I’m not the best with drawing the human figure, so I sketched with a light grey pen to start.
Froggy tat from black & white clip art reference.
Another FAMILY tattoo for this little princess.
Faux henna work with a brown sharpie.
The patriotic camp host.
A young man’s family rose design.
His little sister’s flower of choice.
A tribal dragon from tattoo flash design reference.
A family star.
When the star faded, a family crest design taken from a tiny gold pendant she wears.
Sarah’s custom design of choice, a yin yang with pink wings.
Love script with a fleur de lis, her favorite symbol.
Even my cheap blue ball cap was tattood!
Who knew that sharpies could be this much fun! All of them are adorable.
So fun! I love this.
WoW – major display of your talent!! How fun!!!
Holy cow, you are super talented!!! Those are great!
Cool!
You are gonna put us out of business!!
hahaha.
Very cute!
AWESOME! They look so realistic! I want one now!
{ Lindsey }
http://greatfullday.blogspot.com
Goodness! The art work is lovely! Now if someone is not sure about getting a tattoo then to get a temporary one is such a GREAT idea. I want to try it just for the arts sake. However, at my age it seems like such a huge step. Thanks for sharing this idea with us.
Sharon
I cannot imagine how steady your hand must be – and skin is not even and steady. Amazing.
–Vicki K.
Those are amazing! You are very talented!
Awesome, you are super talented!!
What a fun idea!!!
what a versatile artist you are!
these are brilliant!
Hope you had a great vacation – it looks like you did – these are excellent. I especially love the flourish 'LOVE' design and the frog. Thanks for sharing Cathe!
What a great idea! Looks like a lot of fun. Love it.
You are awfully good with a sharpie!!
Are you sure those aren't real?? They are amazing…you are talented, my bloggy friend.
sandy toe
Really extraordinary work, how fun can sharpies be!
Wow!! i think i just fell in love with sharpies! didn't know they can be used like that. awesome designs!
How fun is that!
Love that idea. Do you think the parents at our upcoming block party would have a problem with me tatooing their kids with permanent marker???
You flippin ROCK!!!
Omg! I love these!! So talented!!
Now that is cool! I must admit, I never would have thought to do temporary tattoos with sharpies.
(Must be those old childhood memories of my mother yelling "Pens are not for skin! Do NOT write on YOURSELF! Pens are for paper!" LOL)
Nonetheless, I may have to try it!
~Annie
i am heading over to see Maya Made now but had to compliment you on your drawing!!! GREAT job and what FUN you created with sharpies!!! lol you NEVER cease to AMAZE me!! Thank you for sharing such FUN!! GLAD you're back, safe and sound!! 😉 Have a WONDERFUL day!! 😀
You are amazing!! I love my sharpies but mine never do anything quite like that 🙂
Make a note: When I come to visit I want a Sharpie tatoo!
Those are awesome! You did great! Gotta love sharpies!
Color me impressed! I have fantasies about being able to draw. I draw stick people, badly. What a fun way to pass the time on a camping trip!
You rock on so many levels with this Sharpie tatoo thing I cannot even begin to wrap my brain around it! And since I'd never get a real tatoo, a sharpie one is right up my alley!
What a fun tradition this is becoming!!! And a great way to keep being invited back. : )
I really like this idea and what a fun time for everyone. I esp. liked the love "tat" since I just came back from NOLA and those fluers (hope I spelled that right) are everywhere. Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Where were you when I got my first real tattoo at 14?! Great work, as usual! 🙂
Love, love, love them! How long do they last?
OMgosh they are ALL great..I love the Peace and Love:)
I love this! I make handbags and was thinking of having someone "tattoo" the blank canvas with sharpies because you can wash them. (I can't draw!)
Here is my autograph/doodle bag that I have made for others to fill up with sharpie drawings:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26790133
Just to give you an idea of what I am talking about. I have also worked with an artist who paints with acrylic on canvas and then I sew it into a bag.
Barb Sasaki
SasakiBags.com
holy cow that must have taken you all weekend! you are very talented with a sharpie 🙂 that henna tattoo is amazing!!!
Hi,
There is some really great art there.
While they don't find out that some of the paint may not come off easily, I'd run while you have time 🙂
Best regards,
José
Holy smokes – those are amazing!!! Super cool.
~Keri
Looking for my Sharpies so I can draw a ladybug on my toe . . .
Thanks!
Super cool! You are very talented. I just had my tattoo artist husband check out your work, and even he was impressed! Not bad for fun with some sharpies by the lake!
A M A Z I N G !!
I love that you showed the pics!
I want one!!
You are such a great illustrator! Wow:-)
OMG… I HEART YOU!! 😀
It's too bad they're only "temporary". Good thing you took photos!
WOW!!!
I love, love, love Sharpies! These are beautiful!
You are absolutely amazing!
What talent! Love that! They look like actual ink needle tattoos! Bet it was fun for you and all who got to wear a tat! Great Job! Hope you keep showing us more!
Wow can I go camping with you! What fun, you are so talented, I can hardly stand it!
you are soooo talented Ms. Cathe! Everything that you do is like magic — a touch of your hands and out comes a beautiful image…
Cathe, you did an amazing job on ALL the tattoos!! Check out this site: http://www.sharpieuncapped.com
Perhaps you would like to share your photos there too? Who knew there was a whole community of Sharpie lovers??!!
These are awesome! What a fun thing to do with a group. I had a friend who used to give me small "tatoos" with a sharpie, but nothing like this! Great job!
OMG what fun!!! Those all look FANTASTIC!
~TidyMom
This is fabulous….I especially love the henna hand…you are do clever!!
Wow, those all look so good! And you did that free hand, super impressive.
You are awesome, this looks like so much fun!!
Wow, wow, wow!!! Love them all and so nice to know there not permanent until your 80 years old!!
why didn't you guys grab the rv?
Absolutely amazing! I'm not a big fan of permanent tattoos, but these are extraordinary, and the amazing thing is that you can keep photos of them forever, but the image will wear off with time. Did you draw all of those—you are a gifted artist! Beautiful . . .
I think you should open a business. What a great way to decide if you really want the permanent tatoo… before you get it!
Caryn
You are so awesome! How fun, Sharpie tatoos. You are super talented.
These are amazing! I want a Sharpie tattoo!!!
What a great idea! Your work is GORGEOUS! How long do they last? I'm too chicken to get a real tattoo, but I'd totally love to have a sharpie tattoo for a little while.
Those are drawn from Sharpies?? Why do I pay $$ for the real ink..haha Wow those are awesome and look so real! Found you from Her Cup Overflowth 🙂
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I don't *do* camping anymore, BUT if you were there with your Sharpie's I might be inclined to go again ;o)
Great works of art! You have a great talent.
Wow! That is awesome fun! I love the henna! You got a gift girl, I hear tattoo artist can make some cash!
Sharpies are so great! I love getting color sharpies and creating peices of art with the kiddos. They really are the best for creating crafty things on the fly.
Thanks for visiting the forums over at SantaRosaMom.com. I hope to hear from you more, and I can't wait to read more of your blog!
Utterly amazing!
i love the fluer de lis with love in script soooo much that i got the same exact tattoo 🙂 🙂
thank you so much for whoever designed it i love it sooo much its on my hip and looks great 🙂
You HAVE to send me a photo of your Love tattoo!!! You HAVE to!
What a great idea this is for a family outting. If I could draw I would do this for our family get together.
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While the work is nice, Sharpies are by NO MEANS meant to go on the skin. This is very dangerous and toxic.
Please invest in some temporary tattoo ink products, or at the least, some proper face and body paints!
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I have a question. First I love this idea – but is it safe for the skin
What can I say WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT…..