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S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~

...deep in the vortex...

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Hi!
I am Siva.
Thank you for taking the time to visit this MySpace page!
Deep in the Vortex;
Roamin' free, explorin', and enjoyin' nature's grace. Livin' life without a net...
So,... I've been artistically inclined since as far back as I can recall.
Tattooing came about after one of my dearest family started talking about getting her first tattoo. She said she wished I could do the tattoo for her. Well, long story short, one thing led to another and before I knew it... here we are!
I've been busily tattooing for 10 solid years now.
I love doing all forms of tattoo art and images, and don't feel anything is out of the question, or impossible. I'm very versatile.
In general, I look at each section of the body as a whole unit and strongly recommend that my clients do the same. For instance, instead of simply thinking of the back or arm, in terms of lots of little tattoos that "hopefully" connect in a fluid manner, I encourage folks who might view the arm as a sleeve; a whole, inter-connected design, or the back; the best flat panel the body has, as having tremendous potential for an absolutely stunnning large piece.
I love working with small, and intricate designs, I excell at creating large, form-fitting, intergrated tattoos. I enjoy playing with both heavily-detailed as well as free-flowing tattoo imagery, in color, and in "black and gray", with bold lines or with no lines, and everything in between.
I say confidently, I can do most anything!
It has been the most amazing experience, and a powerful service to be a part of.
Truly, it is a great honor to do what I get to do. It is something I do not take for granted!
Tattooing is a very intimate and powerful (and at times, excruciating) process, and I honor that with the intention to create a very sacred and safe space in which to perform the tattoo proceedure.
The goal being to help each person feel as comfortable and at ease as possible.
The Sacred Fire Tattoos studio is a tranquil and relaxing environment, as well as being an exceptionally clean tattoo studio.
The studio is in the Thistle and Thorn Plaza, right on main street in Cornville (think Sacred Hopi Corn Maiden...) Arizona, centrally located, only about a 15 minute drive from the towns of Sedona, Cottonwood and Jerome.
Getting there is part of the beautiful journey, as you'll pass through everything from the dry, high-desert to the Verde Valley's prime vineyard belt alongside the meandering Oak Creek.
I always encourage people to put a lot of careful thought and contemplation into their choice of tattoos, as well as their choice of studios/artists.
Do some research, put positive intention into the decision, and consider that whatever tattoo is chosen, it is with you till this body falls away. Which is more than can be said for most marriages, cars, houses, jewelry etc.
I always say a tattoo is one of the biggest commitments you can make in this life, so put some energy into it.
Sacred Fire Tattoos is definitely not a typical studio, where a person walks in, picks a design off the wall and walks out a short while later with an average, generic tattoo.
Here, the clients are encouraged to be an active factor in the creation of their tattoos! Usually I'll consult with a client (in person or online), discussing their ideas and intentions for their tattoo. Together we'll formulate a concept and create a customized image to suit the individual. Sometimes folks will provide me with images. Other times I create entirely original works of art.
Operating at a high level of proficiency for a number of years has brought me regular clients from all over this beautiful little planet; I have clients who travel from as far away as London, Scotland, Canada, Germany and Australia (not to mention from all over America) to get work done here.
I do try to make visiting Sacred Fire Tattoos enticing, by picking awesome locations to set up shop!
Cornville and Sedona Arizona are some of the most powerful areas on earth; considered an ancient Native American sacred zone, very magical, very beautiful too!
Before Cornville, I operated Sacred Fire Tattoos for 7 years in the heart of beautiful "downtown" Sedona, and prior to my time in Sedona, Sacred Fire Tattoos was serving folks in the British Virgin Islands (just off Main Street in Road Town, Tortola), another absolutely gorgeous locale.
I invite all who might be interested to visit my website: SACREDFIRETATTOOS.COM , for additional information. The official Sacred Fire Tattoos website is an information rich resource providing many things to think about as well as many interesting, useful and valuable web links.
Again, thank you for your time and attention.
Have fun exploring this MySpace page!
All the best, and many blessings...
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SACREDFIRETATTOOS.COM
You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy .COM's MySpace Profile Editor !
I won't even open a friend request or message before I delete it if you do not have a "Default Image" for your MySpace Profile.
Any videos or literary quotes that may be temporarily posted on this page are for educational and informational intents and purposes only. I graciously and gratefully ask the creators and/or participants in any such videos or literature for their permission and blessings to share...
Thank you, and I'll always do my best to give credit where credit is due.
OSHO says:
A really mature person cannot be serious, there is nothing to be serious about. The whole of life is fun, it is a play, a play of consciousness.
And that's what meditation reveals to you - that the whole of life is a beautiful play of energy.
The same energy is in the trees, in the stars, in the rivers, in the mountains, in you, in animals. It is the same energy dancing in different forms.
We in the East have called it 'Leela'. Leela means God's play...
HARDCORE RIDERS...
This is why I'm HOT!
ZOOM ZOOM!!!

My Interests



All tattoos on this space are by Siva, of Sacred Fire Tattoos.

Blazin' the trail!...

Sacred Fire Tattoos.
Lighting up Sedona, the Verde Valley, Northern Arizona and the world at large since 1998.
Nominated "Cleanest Studio" in Arizona 5 years in a row by the Coconino County Department of Health.
Kudos Reader's Choice Award recipient; 2006-2007. BY FAR, without a doubt, the cleanest tattoo technician in the entire South-West. One of the leaders in clean procedure on this planet.

Siva tattooing an M. C. Escher design. Part 1.

An impromptu interview whilst tattooing...
..
Many thanks to David Sunfellow (www.sunfellow.com) for producing this video!

Part 2.
Siva putting the finishing touches on the M. C. Escher tattoo...

SACRED FIRE TATTOOS WILL BE OPEN FOR WALK-IN CONSULTATIONS:
MONDAYS: 1 PM - 5 PM
WEDNESDAYS: 1 PM - 5 PM
FRIDAYS: 1 PM - 5 PM
SATURDAYS: 1 PM - 6 PM
SUNDAYS: 1 PM - 3 PM

SIVA IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS BY CONTACTING HIM HERE THRU MYSPACE, VIA E-MAIL: ([email protected]) OR BY CALLING (928) 203-9799.
I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANYONE INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER AND WILL DO MY BEST TO REPLY PROMPTLY!
THANK YOU!

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE!
To honor 10 years as a Tattoo Artist, Siva of Sacred Fire Tattoos, is offering a 10 year Anniversary SALE.
Apparently this couldn't come at a better time, since everyone seems to be a little concerned about the economic situation these days. Hopefully this will help ease the burden for those wanting tattoos from me!
Normally, my rate is $125. an hour. But, during this SALE, I'm dropping my rates to $100. an hour, with $85. an hour for locals, students and seniors. This is a GREAT deal, especially for the caliber of craftsmanship and cleanliness that I'm offering.
I look forward to working with you all! And thank you everyone, for all your tremendous support and love over the years!!!

CURRENT MOON lunar phases

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If I was ever gonna go for a Professional race, this'd be the one!
Introducing: Erzberg. Austria.

"It's a hell race, it's torture. Very, very difficult to finish. It's the hardest track, anywhere I know of!"
-Travis Pastrana

ERZBERG!

General Interests:

Meditation.
Bliss.
Truth.
The Present Moment.
The Goddess.
Love.
Yoga.
Nature.
Self-sufficiency.
Mantra.
Wilder-ness.
Clean Intestines.
Hopi Prophecy.
Seein' the Dream as a Dream.
Tantra.
Mayan Astrology.
Flyin', walkin', bikin', campin', enduro-crossin', easy skankin', workin', playin',
healin', sailin', creatin', swimmin', relaxin', contemplation, smilin',....
Observin' eating less and less.
Breathin' more'n'more fully.
Solitude and Stillness...
Mother Ocean.
Permaculture/Livin' Green.
Turquoise and Red Coral.
Tattooin'.
Gourmet Incense.
Computin'.
Quartz, Flourite, Opal and Tourmaline.
Sustainable living.
Livin' life off the Grid.
FREEDOM...

'...Seeing that Harry and Ron looked thouroughly confused, Hermione hurried on, "Look, if I picked up a sword right now Ron, and ran you through with it, I wouldn't damage your soul at all."
"Which would be a real comfort to me, I'm sure, said Ron. Harry laughed.
"It should be, actually! But my point is that whatever happens to your body, your soul will survive, untouched," said Hermione...'
-From Harry Potter. Year 7. The Deathly Hallows.

FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS! GNARLY INSANITY!!!...

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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS / THE CRUSTY DEMONS & IRON MAIDEN.

I'd like to meet:


Bring me the Meditators!
The Gopis!
Spiritual Warriors.
The Siddhas.
The Mad Lovers of God!
No One.
The Pure Hearts.
The Flyers.
Sevites!
Folks enjoyin' the shift.
Breatharians.
Everyone!
Death defiers.
Extra-Terrestrials.
Goddesses and Gods.
Those who smile fearlessly into the abyss, through the void.
Simple Folk.
Mystic Rebels.
Inter-Dimensionals.
The only One....

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all of my GREAT MySpace friends!!!!
They are a brilliant group of creative, illuminating and inspiring beings! May you enjoy their wonderful company and their varied gifts! I invite you to visit their MySpace pages as well sometime!

Sacred Fire Tattoos is currently keeping an eye open for a talented, health-conscious, sweet-hearted and super-clean tattoo artista/artist, as well as a piercer to assist in a busy "by appointment" studio.

Experience is absolutely necessary!!!
Applicant must have references and a really strong portfolio of tattoos and/or piercings!!!
In addition, (and this, for some strange reason, is often a "deal-breaker") who ever applies might as well be excited about wearing a mask, eye-protection and an operating gown since it's a shop rule!

Contact Siva for more info.

I look forward to hearing from any who may be interested.

[email protected]

Additional details:

The qualified applicant will have a strong portfolio, as well as be willing to wear both eye and mouth protection (ie. a face mask and protective glasses).

In addition, the qualified applicant will already have a clientele who might follow them.

I am interested in finding an artist/assistant who can not only field any projects what-so-ever, that may walk in the door, but who can also handle running a studio. Personally, I am by strictly by appointment and would appreciate the help and expertise to handle the work flow and steer Sacred Fire Tattoos onward!

For more about me, and Sacred Fire Tattoos, please visit:

http://www.sacredfiretattoos.com

Thank you in advance for any replies!

=D

Music:


Bob Marley: Positive Vibration!

Damien Marley: Confrontation

The words of Bob Marley:

"It's the Fire! It's the Fire, that's burning down everything. Feel the Fire! Feel the Fire! Only the birds have their wings. No time to be decieved, O Children you should Know, and not believe! O Children you should Know, and not believe...
Now the people gather on the streets, and the Leader tries to make a speech. But the Dreadizens tell them that it's too late! Fire is Burning, better pull your own weight! Fire is Burning, better pull your own weight! Natty Dread rides again. Through the Mystics of tomorrow! Natty Dread rides again! Have no pain, have no sorrow... So Ride Natty Ride..."

The words of Jerry Garcia:
"I don't know, but I've been told, if the horse don't pull you got to carry the load. I don't know who's back's that strong, maybe find out before too long.
One way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this darkness got to give, you know this darkness got to give, darkness got to give..."

And the words of my Beloved Tukaram Maharaj (Translated from the original Marathi):
"This is my state. How can I describe this Bliss in words??? Inner delight absorbs me totally! I can never imagine searching for Bliss in the external world , through the senses.
In the great flood of Bliss, waves are surging, and they too, are nothing but Bliss! This Bliss is reflected throughout my being! For Bliss is the very nature of every particle of this body of Bliss... Anandatse dohi..."
Tukaram was from India. He was a great poet-saint whose songs in praise of the divine reverbrate with love and have transcended time. Check him out if you get a chance!

RIPPLE

Well, if someone were to say, "Hey, put some music on Siva, whatever you like!"... Well, I reckon I'd likely put on some chanting, mantras, or songs in praise of Truth, Freedom, Consciousness and Bliss, in all varied manifestations. Let the mind soak in Divine Vibrations. It is said that what the mind dwells upon, it becomes...

That said, in my line of work I try to have a wide variety of tunes in my library.
Including and not limited to:
Alternative, Rythym and Blues, Ambient, Rap, Reggae, Trance, Hard Rock, Easy Listening, Chants, Pop, Motown, Jamband, Meditative, Instrumental, Classical, Tribal, Jazz, Classic Rock and World...
I like to be able to satisfy anyone's tastes...

Current Favorites include:::
Mantra/Bhajan/Kirtan.
Sri Guru Gita/Sri Rudram/Om Namah Shivayah/Kundalini Stavaha.
Rap.
Celtic.
World.
Music you can die to.
Reggae.
Rock.
Waves and water, rivers and rain.
The Wind.
Silence.
The sound of the Breath.
The beat of the Heart.

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Movies:


Some top favorites have included:
What The BLEEP Do We Know?
Children Of Men
Popeye
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Renegade
Zeitgeist
Revolver
V for Vendetta
Religulous
And now, for your viewing experience...
Bob Marley: Natural Mystic.
Give thanks and praise...
Darfur, Africa. Right now. Today.
With U2 and Mary J. Blige.
John Lennon: Imagine.
You may say I'm a dreamer...
Tattoo: The Art Fusion Experiment...
Waking Life: Language
THE MARLEY BOYS: COULD YOU BE-LOVED???
Waking Life: Existentialism
CHANGE DA GAME!
Waking Life: Free Will
GRATEFUL DEAD: WOMEN R SMARTER!
"That's RIGHT, the women are smarter!
That's RIGHT, the women are smarter!
That's RIGHT, the women are smarter!
The women are smarter, that's RIGHT!"
Tupac Shakur: Changes
Waking Life: Evolution
I ain't shy. I even sing along!
Waking Life: The Dream

Television:


Ahhh, television...
Don't watch much these days, but some favorites have included:

X Games
Arrested Development
The Dog Whisperer
South Park
Deadliest Catch
UFC
Scrubs
Absolutely Fabulous

ERZBERG! (Lemme at 'er!)
THE HARE SCRAMBLE...

Books:


Most recent awesome reading: "The Book Of The Hopi", "Harry Potter, Year 7, The Deathly Hallows", "The Road" and Isabel Allende's "Zorro".
...a passage from one of my favorite books; "Graceful Exits: How Great Beings Die." By Sushila Blackman...
"...when all had gathered, the Buddha gave them a final sermon.
'It is not appropriate to grieve in an hour of joy... You all weep, but is there any cause for grief? We should look upon a sage as a person escaped from a burning mansion... It does not matter whether I am here or not; salvation does not depend on me, but on practicing the Dharma, just as a cure depends not upon seeing the doctor, but upon taking his medicine... My time has come, my work is done. Eventually everything comes to an end, even if it lasts an eon. The time of parting is bound to come one day... Recognize that all that lives is subject to the laws of impermanence, and strive for eternal wisdom. When the light of knowledge dispels ignorance, when the world is seen as without substance, then the end of life is seen as peace and as a cure to a disease. Everything that exists is bound to perish. Be therefore mindful of your salvation. The time of my passing has come.'
With these words the Buddha entered into a profound meditation and passed away. The earth shook like a ship in a storm, and lightning and thunder filled the heavens."
So, great books I've recently read:::
"The Book Of Understanding"
"The Yoga Of Discipline"
"The Da Vinci Code",
"My Lord Loves A Pure Heart",
"Rational Fasting",
"Jesus Lived In India",
"Jnaneshwar's Gita",
"The Mucusless Diet",
the "Earthsea" series,
the "Starbrow" series,
"The Art Of Dying"
"Cleanse And Purify Thyself"
"The Prophet"
"Does Death Really Exist?",
"The Yoga Vasistha",
The "Anasazi Mysteries" series
"Hawaii",
the "Harry Potter" series,
"Pole Shift",
"Survival Into The 21st Century",
the "Lonsome Dove" series,
"The Gods Of Eden",
"The Source"
"Be Here Now".
Great///Fun Authors:::
Chidvilasananda, Rumi, Hafiz, Orson Scott Card, James Michener, J.K. Rowling, OSHO, Carl Hiassen, Bernard Jensen, Dr. Seuss, Deepak Chopra, Toni Morrison, Frank Herbert, Wayne Dyer, Gabriel Cousens, Arnold Ehret, Muktananda, Viktoras Kulvinskas....
To name a few...

Heroes:


YOU!
My Beloved One, The Supreme Self of ALL, Chidvilasananda, The Radiant, Nectarean and Blissful Goddess, Hafiz, Mary of Magdala, The Pure One, Ammachi, Meister Eckhart, Those who go thru the Fire and never get burned, Shree Ma, Issa/"Jesus", Karunamayi, Krishna, Mad Lovers of God!, The Buddha, Osho, Muktananda, Rumi, Those who place themselves upon Nature's Operating table, Saint Francis of Assisi, Rebels, Mystics, Zipruana, Lalleshwari, Nityananda, Wild Lovers of God!, Akka Mahadevi, Kabir, Chiti Shakti, Those who welcome All, with Love and Respect, the Enlightened One, the Self Aware, YOU!, the Only One, SHANTI SHANTI SHANTIH.....
They say:::
"Wake up! This world is as you see it. Recognize the Truth! See the Divine in You as You for You, and equally in others.
Ask, 'Why am I here? What is it that I am here to do? What is the signifigance of anything? What really matters?'
Everything is You, everything is Godly, there is only One.
Be happy!!! Don't take this to be so serious! This World is as real as a dream... In truth, no mistakes, no errors, only perfection...
Have great fun at play in the fields of the Divine energy!
Chasing the senses eventually only leads to suffering. Wake up! Find the Divinity within. Experience the Bliss and Power within. There is only this Present moment, this life is gone in a flash of light, so do it now! Wake up and experience your freedom!"..........
These are the kind of words my Heros always say, the things they always consistently remind me of....
"Thou art That. That Thou art.
The world is as you see it.
See God in each other. Blessings all the while...
...and Oh YES!!! Smile, Smile Smile at your destiny!!!"
Na guroradhikam na guroradhikam
na guroradhikam na guruoradhikam,
sivasasanatah sivasasanatah
sivasasanatah sivasasanatah.
EXPERIENCE THE POWER WITHIN! KUNDALINI SHAKTI.
Translated from the Kundalini Stavaha
The Hymn to the Kundalini Goddess...
Verse 5
Remaining there in the Muladhara Chakra, that Yogini infatuates even Brahma; the Creator, and Siva; the Destroyer.
She lifts the veil of the shadow of the three worlds, destroys the seemingly great happiness of worldly existence, and pierces all the inner knots.
She Herself assumes the form of the Serpent.
She is subtler than the Subtlest.
She is the Supreme One, reveling in the knowledge of Brahman, the Creator.
She is concieved as the one who has the Muladhara Chakra as Her house and who strikes at worldly bondage.
...the end is just the beginning...

My Blog

Urban Ink Magazine: Featured Artist!

Check me out in the current (November) issue of Urban Ink Magazine! They did a little feature on Sacred Fire Tattoos!Blessings, Joy and Light to One and All!
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:05:00 PST

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE!

To honor 10 years as a Tattoo Artist, Siva of Sacred Fire Tattoos, is offering an Anniversary SALE!Apparently this couldn't come at a better time, since everyone seems to be a little concerned about t...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:19:00 PST

Coffee anyone?

Howdy!Well, the Pizza Company next door to the Sacred Fire Tattoos Studio, they're closing shop.And it just might be a great spot for some inspired soul to open a coffee shop!(Especially a coffee shop...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:11:00 PST

My Beautiful Friends!

My Beautiful Friends!So many of you are doing such great work!Some of you are new friends, some of you have played for many years!Some of you are dealing with illnesses, or with the death of a dearly ...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:52:00 PST

Harvest Hoedown!!!

Come visit me, and celebrate with us at the Cornville Harvest Hoedown this weekend!Sacred Fire will be represented, along with a number of other local Cornville businesses, including Twelve Trees and ...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:58:00 PST

NAVARATRI: The Celebration Of The Goddess!

Navaratri!One of my absolute favorite celebrations is now in full swing on this little planet of mine.Navaratri is the celebration of the Divine Goddess Principal.Navaratri is a celebration of lights ...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:17:00 PST

NEW WEBSITE: WWW.SACREDFIRETATTOOS.COM

The NEW Sacred Fire Tattoos website is online and ready for you to visit. You're all invited to check it out! Tell me what you think!Blessings all the while,~Siva...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:49:00 PST

Dragons in the Sky

I see the Dragons trailing thru the skyand I know that Angels walk beside memy Flockall the ghosts and ghouls love methey caught me laughing and joking with death!I...the destroyerthe sky cladthe watc...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:26:00 PST

www.sacredfiretattoos.com. Website down!

...only to be reborn like a Phoenix!....Sometime between the next 36 - 72 hours, my www.sacredfiretattoos.com website will be taken offline, only to be back up and running shortly there-after. The new...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:07:00 PST

Evolution: Sacred Fire Tattoos

Some developing stories:* Sacred Fire Tattoos became a featured Top Profile Company listed on Conde nast's Portfolio.com website. Conde Nast, if you didn't know, is one of the worlds premier travel an...
Posted by S I V A ~www.sacredfiretattoos.com~ on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:01:00 PST