I was looking for a way to celebrate my patriotism, 2nd Amendment rights, and commitment to my country. I chose the colonial minuteman and let my artist run with the concept. It was her idea to reflect the red, white, & blue into the stone he was standing on, sort of as reminder that America is still under the control of the citizen. The design and work was done by Tori Gilliam at C & C O'Leary Tattoo in Auburn, Maine.