Fredericksburg.com – Firefighter tattoo artist is leaving an indelible mark
The first thing you notice about firefighter Donnie Wedding is his art. It’s hard not to. Nearly every visible patch of his skin is covered with it. His fingers, hands, forearms and neck all sport intricate color tattoos–some of them fire-themed–that he designed himself. When it comes to his profession and his passion, Wedding wears them both as his sleeves.
In fire-fighting circles, Wedding is a bit of a celebrity. He has created countless T-shirts and patches for a number of local fire companies, and his murals adorn the walls of three local firehouses. Walk into a station in Spotsylvania, Stafford, or Fredericksburg and ask if anyone knows Donnie Wedding. You will likely be greeted by a fair number of rolled-up shirtsleeves exposing custom-designed tattoos.
