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Here in Tampa Bay, strawberries usually mean shortcakes and sundaes at Plant City’s Strawberry Festival. But for Stephen King fans, the fruit carries a darker weight. In Thinner, the cursed strawberry pie isn’t a celebration of sweetness at all—it’s the embodiment of justice, proof that even life’s sweetest indulgences can conceal a bitter reckoning.

This week I’m celebrating the paws and whiskers that keep our lives grounded in both mystery and meaning. To honor our four-legged muses, I’ve paired two works of art and literature that walk the line between playfulness and philosophy.

Explore the art and meaning behind two unforgettable henna tattoos: a Harry Potter ankle piece and and a second tattoo of Behemoth the Cat, aka Satan's sidekick. See what your skin can say this summer.

What does it really mean to be a patriot? This blog explores timeless philosophies from Plato, John Stuart Mill, and Simone de Beauvoir—and how their views on justice, liberty, and ethical responsibility show up today in fine art, tattoos, and advertising. It’s a fresh take on patriotism that goes beyond flags and slogans, asking us to think deeper about what we truly stand for.

As a henna artist, my primary color palette consists of black, brown and red. A lot can be done with a limited color palette! When I don't have a customer who wants a henna tattoo, I will often take my art to paper. Did you know that you can acheive these same colors using tea to paint?