Covenant of Hands

This piece shows Mother Mary watching as her son is beaten and sent into danger, mirroring the client’s mom watching him race motocross around the world. Smooth black and gray blends sculpt the hands and drapery so they sit naturally on the upper arm and hold up well over time. I pushed the light on Mary’s face and the tension in the grip so the tattoo feels like a prayer for protection every time he lines up at the gate.