Otep Shamaya tattooed for L.A. Ink

Otep Shamaya tattooed for L.A. Ink
Recently tattooed for Kat Von D 's show LA Ink, Otep Shamaya got an octopus on her back by tattoo artist Corey Miller.  Corey Miller has been tattooing for over 23 years.  He owns Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor in Upland, Ca. www.sixfeetunder.com

Here is Otep's explanation of the meaning behind the tattoo:

 

Otep: "I got the octopus tattoo to commemorate the passing of my brother. He was in the Navy and the octopus represents the ocean to me and the eternal mystery of the sea. I was always very proud of Mikey for being in the Navy and I wanted something to memorialize his life that I can have with me all the time so tattoos helped with that. It was a couple years ago he died and we miss him everyday. We always try to send care packages to the soldiers. I do oppose the war in Iraq and I think it was a mistake, but I support the troops and they are doing an amazing job with what they are given."
Published 6/4/08 by

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  • love this tattoo!!
    ReyA2 11/20/09 Reply
  • love this tattoo!
    ReyA2 11/20/09 Reply
  • cool I like it. must of hirt
    Anonymous 9/27/09 Reply
  • huh, i know where six feet under is, its about 15 minutes away from my house XD

    love the tattoo though, amazing detail
    Anonymous 7/10/09 Reply
  • I love her tattoos.
    GeorgeJobson 11/30/08 Reply
  • I hope Otep is on LA Ink this season! It is a beautiful tattoo!
    LeylaLey 10/21/08 Reply
  • I'd say.....honestly, it's her best piece.
    SadieSS4L 7/8/08 Reply
  • Beautiful tat, fits in well with the rest of her gorgeous tats, did someone blur out her ankh though?
    Anonymous 6/10/08 Reply
  • I also lost a brother, a little different situation but I feel your pain and I also plan to get a tat in his memory. you are a beautiful person and I love your music and how you express it.
    Anonymous 6/6/08 Reply
  • Dude..that tatt is kick ass!!!! :D
    Anonymous 6/4/08 Reply
  • Wow AMAZING TAT!
    Anonymous 6/4/08 Reply