Tuesday, June 24, 2014

COLLINSPORT INK: Pamela Seguin Vs. Collinwood

Welcome to COLLINWOOD INK, where we speak with people about their DARK SHADOWS tattoos. This week's fan is Pamela Seguin, who explains the concept behind her tattoo of Collinwood. If you've got ink you'd like to share with us, please send me a message at collinsporthistory AT gmail DOT com.


WHY COLLINWOOD? MORE SPECIFICALLY, WHY SEAVIEW TERRACE?
I wanted to incorporate some of my most fondest memories growing up, on my body. I have always been fascinated by the macabre. Vampires especially.

For my birthday this year, I wanted to "go to the place I have tattooed on me; in person." Like everyone else, I peaked through the bushes and was absolutely overwhelmed with the thought that Jonathan Frid walked on the same lawn I was standing on.

WHO IS THE ARTIST?
My artist is Sean Ambrose of Arrows & Embers Tattoo in Concord, NH. When we decided on this for my back piece, I didn't know that the building existed. I had no idea where it was. The only reference material we could get to design the tattoo was of "Collinwood Manor." Not Seaview Terrace. Which is what I wanted, the closest representation to the show, NOT THE MOVIE. 

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO COMPLETE?
This piece I had worked on off and on for about two years. In all it took probably around 25 hours (ish.)

WHAT KIND OF RESPONSE HAVE YOU HAD TO THE ART?
Everyone loves my tattoos. I recently went to stay at Seaview Terrace for a Dark Shadows fan event. I got asked a lot if they could take a picture of it. Most people are impressed by my dedication.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER DARK SHADOWS?

I was probably around 9 or 10 when it used to come on at 4 in my house. After the episode was over, my neighbor and I used to reenact the scenes from the show. I was ALWAYS Barnabas.

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