Feather first met ink thousands of years ago with the invention of the quill pen. Now, ink meets feather in a Tampa Bay artist’s journey to tattoo depictions of every Florida bird.
Harley, also known by artist pseudonym Grouchy Goblin Ink, announced this April that she was working on a field guide to Florida birds. Instead of pictures of each bird, Harley plans to use pictures of the tattoos she gives her clients. The book will be completed once she has reached the end of the list of over 300 birds regularly seen in the Florida wilderness.
Harley also wants to use the project to raise money for local bird rescues. Clients can get $50 off a tattoo of $200 or more by donating at least $10 to Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores or Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa…