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would one on the shoulder blade hurt? I just migt have too much fun with it then, and about how much would it cost? not too many places around where I live.
what hurts is when they have to go back over a spot that they left off on an hour ago. also if you have multisession tattoos about two weeks apart they hurt more if it one or near areas already tattooed because you aren't completely healed(don't do sessions less than two weeks apart). solid work hurts more than shading, not just because you're putting more ink down but also because its much more likely the artist is going to have to go back over it, either later in the session or in the next one. my warhol hurt much worse than my bosch because its all solid(also didn't really turn out as well, getting ink to stick consistantly like a silk screen on about a 7 by 7 area of skin is harder than you might think).

My problem is that I'm terribly indescisive. I have too many good ideas for tattoos, and have yet to apply even one of them. I have an artist who has told me that he likes my work, and hes amped to get some done - but Ive been a bit of a holdout for that "perfect" idea.
that is good, responsible action. trust me, it will happen. when you know, you know. you know? ;)

but for me personally, I have never seen a woman who I thought looked better with a tattoo than without. Nor a man for that matter.


I find good tattoos incredibly attractive on both men and women. Calf tattoos on men are.. wow.

I'm wierd like that.

that is good, responsible action. trust me, it will happen. when you know, you know. you know? ;)
I do, most certainly! :)

what hurts is when they have to go back over a spot that they left off on an hour ago. also if you have multisession tattoos about two weeks apart they hurt more -snippy-
i agree. just when i think it was really painful, i can't wait to go again. having elaborate, and/or dark tattoos takes a certain mindset. i think to myself, i am going to be doing this for the next ten years, fuck....but it looks so good, the end result, it makes it worth it.

Tattoos are a personal choice and I'm not suggesting that anyone not get them, but for me personally, I have never seen a woman who I thought looked better with a tattoo than without. Nor a man for that matter.

I do know many people who regretted getting a tattoo about five years down the road.
i know a lot of people with ones they regret, and more people with ones they don't . :) However, your thinking is not out there.... given the type of music i like and the general counterculture types i tend to associate with, tattoos are a common thing. but even within these people, i have met some guys who figure out how many i actually have, and are totally turned off by it. one guy dumped me after seeing the iron maiden one on my rear. on the otherhand, i know a lot of "normal "types, who are secretly into tattooed women, big time.

i know a lot of people with ones they regret, and more people with ones they don't . :) However, your thinking is not out there.... given the type of music i like and the general counterculture types i tend to associate with, tattoos are a common thing. but even within these people, i have met some guys who figure out how many i actually have, and are totally turned off by it. one guy dumped me after seeing the iron maiden one on my rear. on the otherhand, i know a lot of "normal "types, who are secretly into tattooed women, big time.
I think men can get away with tats more easily than women, in particular the bigger ones. Im not a fan of big tats on girls, or tats in certain areas. I like tastefull and artistic tats on girls though, and find them incredibly sexy! There are some girls who can pull off the bigger tats though - I once dated a girl who had a very large tat on her shoulder and since it suited her personality I thought it to be an amazing turn on. I guess thats the key, I mean, the right kind of person can pull off the right tat and it will work for them. I mean, can you imagine Princess Di with a tat of a bleeding skull on her wrist?

I think men can get away with tats more easily than women, in particular the bigger ones. Im not a fan of big tats on girls, or tats in certain areas. I like tastefull and artistic tats on girls though, and find them incredibly sexy! There are some girls who can pull off the bigger tats though - I once dated a girl who had a very large tat on her shoulder and since it suited her personality I thought it to be an amazing turn on. I guess thats the key, I mean, the right kind of person can pull off the right tat and it will work for them. I mean, can you imagine Princess Di with a tat of a bleeding skull on her wrist? true. i have large, artsy, intricate pieces. even that one on my ass is a watercolor rendering. thats why i stay away from anything to trendy, and make it a completely original idea. some tattoos seem like anafterthought, and some seem like part of the person. i like your opinion

I think men can get away with tats more easily than women, in particular the bigger ones. Im not a fan of big tats on girls, or tats in certain areas. I like tastefull and artistic tats on girls though, and find them incredibly sexy! There are some girls who can pull off the bigger tats though - I once dated a girl who had a very large tat on her shoulder and since it suited her personality I thought it to be an amazing turn on. I guess thats the key, I mean, the right kind of person can pull off the right tat and it will work for them. I mean, can you imagine Princess Di with a tat of a bleeding skull on her wrist?

Some girls/guys can pull off tattoos, some can't.

As far as mine go....

My fox from "The Little Prince" represents me. If you've ever read the book, you can kind of identify with certain characters and mine was the fox.

The Polish eagle is just to represent my home, and my heritage. I adore Poland, and I wanted a "piece of home" with me at all times, I suppose :)

Some girls/guys can pull off tattoos, some can't.

As far as mine go....

My fox from "The Little Prince" represents me. If you've ever read the book, you can kind of identify with certain characters and mine was the fox.

The Polish eagle is just to represent my home, and my heritage. I adore Poland, and I wanted a "piece of home" with me at all times, I suppose :)
i won't tell any polish jokes, ever, because that is just pretty cool :)

Well, thats the thing isn't it - its like any art, and as such it has a specific audience. I think my tastes in tattoo artwork stem from personal experience, I try to avoid "cool" in almost all of my artistic styles (clothing, music, home - everything). Instead, I prefer to try and surround myself in things that I beleive reflect my personality and opinion. The tat's Ive drawn for myself are mainly drawn out of pure experiences or feelings that Ive managed to tap into - so wearing them, would not be so much to display an image as it would be about displaying an extension of myself. Maybe I put too much thought into it, and that makes it all the harder to decide on any one in particular. The thing is - I don't just want something that is so popular it has become stale or cliche - I want something that can stand the test of time on it's own merrits. I want art. ;)

My fox from "The Little Prince" represents me. If you've ever read the book, you can kind of identify with certain characters and mine was the fox.


Seriously. Kudos to you. I'm not even kidding. That book pre-formed my interest in human integrity.

Who'da thought a book like that would carry so much meaning?


On another note...I have 4 tattoos. I have a celtic clover on my left boob...an artistic (no really. She's literally gorgeous) tinkerbell on my right shoulder...and Aequitas and Veritas on my wrists....

My fox from "The Little Prince" represents me. If you've ever read the book, you can kind of identify with certain characters and mine was the fox.

The Polish eagle is just to represent my home, and my heritage. I adore Poland, and I wanted a "piece of home" with me at all times, I suppose :)
Exactly. ;)

Well, thats the thing isn't it - its like any art, and as such it has a specific audience. I think my tastes in tattoo artwork stem from personal experience, I try to avoid "cool" in almost all of my artistic styles (clothing, music, home - everything). Instead, I prefer to try and surround myself in things that I beleive reflect my personality and opinion. The tat's Ive drawn for myself are mainly drawn out of pure experiences or feelings that Ive managed to tap into - so wearing them, would not be so much to display an image as it would be about displaying an extension of myself. Maybe I put too much thought into it, and that makes it all the harder to decide on any one in particular. The thing is - I don't just want something that is so popular it has become stale or cliche - I want something that can stand the test of time on it's own merrits. I want art. ;)

Well, ask yourself, why do you want "art"? If it's because it reflects your personality and it would make you happy, then kudos to you. But there's nothing inherently wrong with wanting something popular or cliched if it still means a great deal to you.

...and Aequitas and Veritas on my wrists....

Very good!:D

Well, ask yourself, why do you want "art"? If it's because it reflects your personality and it would make you happy, then kudos to you. But there's nothing inherently wrong with wanting something popular or cliched if it still means a great deal to you.
No not at all, I didnt want to make that reference, in fact thats sort of my point. Its not stale or cliche by any standard if its reflective of you. If you are getting it however, because its popular, and it has nothing to do with you... then I'd have to say it's a mistake in the making.

Seriously. Kudos to you. I'm not even kidding. That book pre-formed my interest in human integrity.

Who'da thought a book like that would carry so much meaning?


On another note...I have 4 tattoos. I have a celtic clover on my left boob...an artistic (no really. She's literally gorgeous) tinkerbell on my right shoulder...and Aequitas and Veritas on my wrists....
that was an amazing book. i like your wrist tats, i dont even have to see them :D

No not at all, I didnt want to make that reference, in fact thats sort of my point. Its not stale or cliche by any standard if its reflective of you. If you are getting it however, because its popular, and it has nothing to do with you... then I'd have to say it's a mistake in the making.

Absolutely. I just wanted to clear that up. Every one of the designs that I want is something that I feel very strongly about. Some are probably cliched, like the Sox logo, but that doesn't matter to me, because it's still something that I identify deeply with. It's a part of me, regardless of how popular it is, you know?

ahh...hehe...either you two know their definition...or you're fans of a different color...(woot.....it's a horse of a different color!!!!)



yeah ok. erm...I'm a drunk.


either way. I've pictures on my puter somewhere...ask and ye shall recieve...

i won't tell any polish jokes, ever, because that is just pretty cool :)

Darn those silly Polish jokes haha! I can never escape them :)

Seriously. Kudos to you. I'm not even kidding. That book pre-formed my interest in human integrity.

Who'da thought a book like that would carry so much meaning? [\QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Occidio Multus]that was an amazing book.

It is amazing. It wears me out to read it though, and I read it over and over and over again. So much to take away and think about. I cry everytime I get to the end, heh but its just such a beautiful story! When I was like....15, I knew I wanted a tattoo from the book, I just had to decide what to get, but the fox was such an obvious choice for me, it was me, spot on.

Absolutely. I just wanted to clear that up. Every one of the designs that I want is something that I feel very strongly about. Some are probably cliched, like the Sox logo, but that doesn't matter to me, because it's still something that I identify deeply with. It's a part of me, regardless of how popular it is, you know?
I couldn't agree more, I know that I like some things that others might find cliche or stale too - but the thing is they aren't to me, and I can't see them getting that way. I mean, I thought about getting the number 17 tat'd on my glove wrist for Kelly Gruber ... it has to do with more than him, sort of something between me and my younger brother, so when it comes to sport loyalty Im right there with you. On a side note, are you a Bruins fan? (if so, cheers for Bobby!) :)

I couldn't agree more, I know that I like some things that others might find cliche or stale too - but the thing is they aren't to me, and I can't see them getting that way. I mean, I thought about getting the number 17 tat'd on my glove wrist for Kelly Gruber ... it has to do with more than him, sort of something between me and my younger brother, so when it comes to sport loyalty Im right there with you. On a side note, are you a Bruins fan? (if so, cheers for Bobby!) :)

Sort of not really. I mean, I root for them to win, but I don't eat, sleep, and breathe Bruins like I do the Red Sox. Boston is a baseball town, first and foremost, and it will forever be, no matter what our other teams do. Red Sox Nation is completely unlike any other group of fans for any team in the country.

Heh, Occidio can vouch for me on this.

My full back tattoo starts next month it's entirely drawn by me and incorerates much of my personal thoughts and feelings. There's a lot to it so I won't get into the details.

I'm also getting a four leaf clover on my wrist with a thirteen on it in old english letters. A tribute to my mom's old soap box derby car (soundsdumb but if you knew my mom you'd feel differently).

:) My full back tattoo starts next month it's entirely drawn by me and incorerates much of my personal thoughts and feelings. There's a lot to it so I won't get into the details.

I'm also getting a four leaf clover on my wrist with a thirteen on it in old english letters. A tribute to my mom's old soap box derby car (soundsdumb but if you knew my mom you'd feel differently).
doesnt sound dumb to me at all. get into the details of your back, if you want. everyone on this thread is very interested in the varuious things that people have come up with.

It is amazing. It wears me out to read it though, and I read it over and over and over again. So much to take away and think about. I cry everytime I get to the end, heh but its just such a beautiful story! When I was like....15, I knew I wanted a tattoo from the book, I just had to decide what to get, but the fox was such an obvious choice for me, it was me, spot on.



I'm such a wuss.


No really. I'll have you know I blame you for my OCD nonstop quest to re-find my stolen copy of the little prince from 5th grade. I know it's somewhere....




*ninjasmiley*

I'm such a wuss.


No really. I'll have you know I blame you for my OCD nonstop quest to re-find my stolen copy of the little prince from 5th grade. I know it's somewhere....




*ninjasmiley*

When I thought I lost mine I was WAY upset, partly because it was the edition I brought over from Poland and it's translated into Polish. But I found it, and all was right in the world again :)

My full back tattoo starts next month it's entirely drawn by me and incorerates much of my personal thoughts and feelings. There's a lot to it so I won't get into the details.

I'm also getting a four leaf clover on my wrist with a thirteen on it in old english letters. A tribute to my mom's old soap box derby car (soundsdumb but if you knew my mom you'd feel differently).

If it's meaningful to you, then who cares if we think it sounds dumb. It obviously isn't.

When I thought I lost mine I was WAY upset, partly because it was the edition I brought over from Poland and it's translated into Polish. But I found it, and all was right in the world again :)


for some reason my resentment for you doesn't seem to pass....




lol...kidding of course....






or am I!!! *ninjasmiley*

OK if you really want to know here goes.

On the top coming up and over are two koi jumping with sparkling water flying around them, one red and one blue. The blue one's tail is leaving off a trail of water, the red one fire. In the middle of the koi is a red and blue smoke bar spiral.

-This is based on a simple yin and yang idea but modified heavily. It's hard to explain but looks cool, and is representitive of my personality. Again if you knew me it would make sense.

Next is a large cypress tree on my mid-back with roots extending down into a pool of water that goes down my lower back.

-The cypress is for the best time of my life, my adventures in Mississipi, Lousiana, and Florida with my best friend and the girl I love. Funny thing is I know the rule about not getting tats for relationships, but I'm doing it anyway. My relationship with the girl is already over, but will never be forgotten.

There's a tiny gecko climbing in the tree, wrapped in the roots is a milk snake, and swimming in the water are two turtles (my pets). There's lily pads floating on the water and some cattails. The sky in the background is a rich blue.

The whole thing is pretty much representitive of random moments of my life, and there are a lot of hidden things in it that show that. The hidden pot leaf on the tree, the tiny grateful dead skull in the middle of the swirl (another tribute to my mom), and the small image of an old man sleeping at the bottom of the tree (who is actually my grandfather), are a few.

It's really hard to explain and you'd have to see the drawing, but I think I explained the gist of it. It's going to take years to finish probably (in part because of financial reasons, and also the complexity), but that's kind of the point. I have yet to find an artist who I trust to do it, but I've been looking into a few who look promising.

or am I!!! *ninjasmiley*

:eek:

I know right...the suspense is just effin killin' you idn't it?



god am I good.


hehehe.... :p

are you inked or not? Yes.
how many do you have? 13
any in secret places? No.
describe them if you want(meanings, also)
Chinese dragon on right bicep, cobra on left bicep, black panthers on inside both forearms, celtic knot on base of neck, griffons on shoulder blades, crucified Native American in middle back with the words "Deus Ex Machina" at his feet, celtic dragons on either side of NA, moon dragon image of my own design on left pec with the name Gina (my wife) next to it, dragon wrapped around my right thigh with tail extending down to my ankle, chaos symbol on my left calf.
your favorite one? I like them all.
planning on getting some? I will get more, yes.

Sort of not really. I mean, I root for them to win, but I don't eat, sleep, and breathe Bruins like I do the Red Sox. Boston is a baseball town, first and foremost, and it will forever be, no matter what our other teams do. Red Sox Nation is completely unlike any other group of fans for any team in the country.

Heh, Occidio can vouch for me on this.
Haha, well, in that country anyway! You have to see what happens in Van-city when the Canucks are on a hot-streak, or worse, if they make it to the cup (they did in 94, and there was a riot when they lost that people still have bruises from!) Ive seen some hella-crazy soccer fans too, I mean, the fanship in baseball is big - but nothing compares to fearing for your life when youre talking to a bunch of South Americans about the value of Maradona! haha! Them guys take their sports waaaay to seriously for my liking! :p

I know right...the suspense is just effin killin' you idn't it?



god am I good.


hehehe.... :p

I hate to have someone mad at me! :fluffle:

You kid! :D

Haha, well, in that country anyway! You have to see what happens in Van-city when the Canucks are on a hot-streak, or worse, if they make it to the cup (they did in 94, and there was a riot when they lost that people still have bruises from!) Ive seen some hella-crazy soccer fans too, I mean, the fanship in baseball is big - but nothing compares to fearing for your life when youre talking to a bunch of South Americans about the value of Maradona! haha! Them guys take their sports waaaay to seriously for my liking! :p

Sox fans are different than other American fans. We're more like soccer fans in Europe and South America. The city lives and dies by the Red Sox. Whenever we're bounced from the playoffs, it's like JFK died again. And this past year, when we won the World Series for the first time in 86 years....

Sox fans are different than other American fans. We're more like soccer fans in Europe and South America. The city lives and dies by the Red Sox. Whenever we're bounced from the playoffs, it's like JFK died again. And this past year, when we won the World Series for the first time in 86 years....

with a series like that (against the yankees, down three games to none, etc) there must have been some great friggin parties in boston.

with a series like that (against the yankees, down three games to none, etc) there must have been some great friggin parties in boston.

Boston WAS a party. The whole city was just one giant party/exorcism. It was like Mardi Gras times 10.

Boston is.


It's bliss.


I'd gang bang the Sox if I could...but I can't. So I'll just drink up my belligerance on St. Paddies....


Hey. I did it last year..... :eek:

Boston WAS a party. The whole city was just one giant party/exorcism. It was like Mardi Gras times 10.

well, if in takes you guys another 80some years to win a series, am i invited

p.s. - i wanted to use this oppotunity to make fun of the sox, but... well... im a royals fan, so i'll keep my mouth shut.

are you inked or not? Yes.
how many do you have? 13
any in secret places? No.
describe them if you want(meanings, also)
Chinese dragon on right bicep, cobra on left bicep, black panthers on inside both forearms, celtic knot on base of neck, griffons on shoulder blades, crucified Native American in middle back with the words "Deus Ex Machina" at his feet, celtic dragons on either side of NA, moon dragon image of my own design on left pec with the name Gina (my wife) next to it, dragon wrapped around my right thigh with tail extending down to my ankle, chaos symbol on my left calf.
your favorite one? I like them all.
planning on getting some? I will get more, yes.
*bows down* *bows twice for the dragon on the leg*

I got a small cross on my right shoulder when I first turned 18. It was partly because I was 18 and I could, partly because I always wanted a cross on my arm. Well, it's not big enough as I wanted it, so I'm having a family friend (discount will be great, as I'm a bit strapped for cash as of late) make it larger to encompass the better part of my upper right arm. I think I'm done after that; I had a role model when I was younger who had a large cross on his arm in that area, I just always wanted one just like him.

Sox fans are different than other American fans. We're more like soccer fans in Europe and South America. The city lives and dies by the Red Sox. Whenever we're bounced from the playoffs, it's like JFK died again. And this past year, when we won the World Series for the first time in 86 years....
ugh, i get excited just reading that...it truly is a feeling, a thing in your blood.

I got a small cross on my right shoulder when I first turned 18. It was partly because I was 18 and I could, partly because I always wanted a cross on my arm. Well, it's not big enough as I wanted it, so I'm having a family friend (discount will be great, as I'm a bit strapped for cash as of late) make it larger to encompass the better part of my upper right arm. I think I'm done after that; I had a role model when I was younger who had a large cross on his arm in that area, I just always wanted one just like him.
cover ups are always bigger and darker! yeah!!! :D

ugh, i get excited just reading that...it truly is a feeling, a thing in your blood.

It's more than just being a fan, right? That's how I feel. I'm a Celts fan and a Bs fan and a Pats fan, but I'm more than just a fan of the Sox. I don't know; it's different.

Boston is.


It's bliss.


I'd gang bang the Sox if I could...but I can't.:eek:
i could, i m a girl.maybe i should make it like a suicide mission.......

It's more than just being a fan, right? That's how I feel. I'm a Celts fan and a Bs fan and a Pats fan, but I'm more than just a fan of the Sox. I don't know; it's different.
its like how you feel whn you think about bad shit happening to your mom, it is so overwhelming, you cant stand it. and if you are not a bostonian, dont reply to this. any flames will be ignored :D

i could, i m a girl.maybe i should make it like a suicide mission.......

Ima girl too. only. numero uno on my list is manny. and he's married and lives in a different country.


suicide?!?!?! Oi vey child!!! put that onl my list of things I'd willingly crawl from!

Ima girl too. only. numero uno on my list is manny. and he's married and lives in a different country.


suicide?!?!?! Oi vey child!!! put that onl my list of things I'd willingly crawl from!

I'm a guy, and I would give my left nut to sleep with Johnny Damon. Once I was done using it, that is.

how do you classify the nut as being " ;) done"
use a meat thermometer?

how do you classify the nut as being " ;) done"

Do I really have to answer that? We're getting a weeee bit off topic here, no? I'll bring it back around.

Do you think you could give me an idea of how much my Sox tattoo might cost?

Do I really have to answer that? We're getting a weeee bit off topic here, no? I'll bring it back around.

Do you think you could give me an idea of how much my Sox tattoo might cost?


hehe...


Well...estimates would depend on size, location...and detail..

I need the who/what/when/where/ and how of it darlin.... :p

hehe...


Well...estimates would depend on size, location...and detail..

I need the who/what/when/where/ and how of it darlin.... :p

Oh, heh, I was talking to Occidio because she already knew the details, but if you can help me.

It's these (http://logotypes.designer.am/t/mlbbos93.png), on my left outer calf. Not sure on the size. Relatively big.

Oh, heh, I was talking to Occidio because she already knew the details, but if you can help me.

It's these (http://logotypes.designer.am/t/mlbbos93.png), on my left outer calf. Not sure on the size. Relatively big.

well. Aren't *I* miss nosy. Either way. it's a nice tat....only thing is thats a lot o' solid color...and on your outside calf...I bet that'd take the upper part of three hours....If I had my bet (only to safely say) I'd guess on 300 bucks....but again.


*grin*

I pride myself on bein' nosy :p

EDIT: Oh yeah...I guess I didn't really ask...is that the size you want it?! cause if that's the real size...I'd say the price woudl be more like 250ish.

well. Aren't *I* miss nosy. Either way. it's a nice tat....only thing is thats a lot o' solid color...and on your outside calf...I bet that'd take the upper part of three hours....If I had my bet (only to safely say) I'd guess on 300 bucks....but again.


*grin*

I pride myself on bein' nosy :p

$300 you say. Hmm....

I don't have any tattoos, although I might get one if I find a design I like.

My partner designs tattoos sometimes, not professionally or anything, but she has gotten money for some of them. She's helped out a local tattoo parlor with design 3 times, and got paid 2 of them.
How did I know I would fiind you in here :D
So when did you become Pope of Canada and when the heck did we get a Pope? Geez I know I have been out of the loop for most of the last 3 years but really, you would think I would have heard about us getting a Pope! :eek: :D :headbang:

Here's a scary thought for ya'll! In 30-40 years there will be a buunch of saggy old people with partially visible tats showing between the folds of skin! :(

Do I really have to answer that? We're getting a weeee bit off topic here, no? I'll bring it back around.

Do you think you could give me an idea of how much my Sox tattoo might
cost?
iam not sure of the NE prices, but here, that, 4x4 inches would be about 250 bucks, plus tip- 10-20% prices are high here, though, matt

Here's a scary thought for ya'll! In 30-40 years there will be a buunch of saggy old people with partially visible tats showing between the folds of skin! :(
fuck that man, i will never sag. i work out religiously, and the day i do, i am offing myself.

Oh, heh, I was talking to Occidio because she already knew the details, but if you can help me.

It's these (http://logotypes.designer.am/t/mlbbos93.png), on my left outer calf. Not sure on the size. Relatively big.
sorry, iam chasing the demons :D

*bows down* *bows twice for the dragon on the leg*

That dragon took 6 weeks of 2 hour sessions.

I've decided that when I die, any skin that isn't tattooed will be donated to medical science, and I'll have a tanner remove the tatts and preserve them into a book for posterity to enjoy.

That dragon took 6 weeks of 2 hour sessions.

I've decided that when I die, any skin that isn't tattooed will be donated to medical science, and I'll have a tanner remove the tatts and preserve them into a book for posterity to enjoy.

That's wicked cool, in a really kind of gross sort of way.

fuck that man, i will never sag. i work out religiously, and the day i do, i am offing myself.
I'm sure you've embalmed some very pretty corpses. :D

I've often thought about getting a tattoo, but don't really have many ideas as to what I wanted. I was thinking some kind of cross, possibly celtic, on my right arm, and maybe "Generositate" across the horizontal arm. Another idea was the words "Hold Fast", with a bloody dagger behind them. Not sure whether its viable, or even worth doing. What do the experts think?

That dragon took 6 weeks of 2 hour sessions.

I've decided that when I die, any skin that isn't tattooed will be donated to medical science, and I'll have a tanner remove the tatts and preserve them into a book for posterity to enjoy.
i have considered the same thing. right on. those full legs tattoos....argh... sorry,though, i will stop there, you have a wife. :D

I've often thought about getting a tattoo, but don't really have many ideas as to what I wanted. I was thinking some kind of cross, possibly celtic, on my right arm, and maybe "Generositate" across the horizontal arm. Another idea was the words "Hold Fast", with a bloody dagger behind them. Not sure whether its viable, or even worth doing. What do the experts think?
i like all those ideas, just iron out the details, and make them yours. there are tons of sites on the net , also, to look. just google .that hold fast tattoo would be very cool.

I'm sure you've embalmed some very pretty corpses. :D
and some ugly ones!

i like all those ideas, just iron out the details, and make them yours. there are tons of sites on the net , also, to look. just google .that hold fast tattoo would be very cool.

Yeah, i thought it would, but wasn't overly sure. I'll look into, cheers for the encouragement.

are you inked or not?
Yes.
how many do you have?
four and a half
any in secret places?
Non-public, yes. Secret, no.
any in places that you can't keep secret?
No, everything is hidden with t-shirt and trousers. But that will change, eventually i run out of space. ;)
describe them if you want(meanings, also)
Ok, a grinning blue dragon with pierced ears, done graffitty style all around my right shoulder. I always liked dragons, but didnt want to get one that everybody and his grandmother has. Especially not one that looked like a menu card for a chinese take-away. So i was happy when i came across a comic, and the dragon that was in there really fitted me. It was cheerfull, loyal, had big paws and i liked the style. I only changed the colours from green and orange to blue and red.
On the left upper arm i have a cat-girl pin up that looks like she scratches the skin underneath. Meaning? I like girls, manga and dont mind a bit of scratching. ;)
My left ribs, from armpit to hip have a pic of the four elementals (air, fire, earth & water) being summoned from a magic scroll. I just liked the idea, no special meaning.
Then i came up with the idea of adding to the cat-girl piece and had "Eat more pussy" written beneath it. I hope this one is self-explaining. :D
Latest piece is a inhuman horned skull on top of a scroll (yes, like the SR logo for those who know it) with "Truth" and "Honor" written on the parchment. Because those are two basic principles upon which i build my life.
your favorite one?
Always the next one. Hard to say, but i'd say the dragon.
planning on getting some?
Some more, yes.

I have 6 tats. All original, all in places that can't really be seen unless it's summer and I'm in a bathing suit. My favourite is the one on my nations flag but I do love all of mine. The flag is one that I designed myself and I had my artist touch it up a bit for me. I have several geared towards animals and nature because I'm an animal lover. A paw print on my right pelvic bone, a lizard on my spine and a butterfly on my ankle; all with my own personal touches. I also have my daughters name on the back of my neck with a japanese symbol that means "forever" and when my fiance and I get married we want to get each others names around our wedding fingers like a ring. That's not very original because I believe Sully from Godsmack did the same thing but I think it's a good idea. Not for everyone obviously but it's something that he and I have been interested in for a while. I also have my brother's name because he and I are really close and he's one of my best friends. He has my name as well. None of them are too big, most of them are girly and I wouldn't change any of them.

are you inked or not?
Yes.
how many do you have?
four and a half
any in secret places?
Non-public, yes. Secret, no.
any in places that you can't keep secret?
No, everything is hidden with t-shirt and trousers. But that will change, eventually i run out of space. ;)
describe them if you want(meanings, also)
Ok, a grinning blue dragon with pierced ears, done graffitty style all around my right shoulder. I always liked dragons, but didnt want to get one that everybody and his grandmother has. Especially not one that looked like a menu card for a chinese take-away. So i was happy when i came across a comic, and the dragon that was in there really fitted me. It was cheerfull, loyal, had big paws and i liked the style. I only changed the colours from green and orange to blue and red.
On the left upper arm i have a cat-girl pin up that looks like she scratches the skin underneath. Meaning? I like girls, manga and dont mind a bit of scratching. ;)
My left ribs, from armpit to hip have a pic of the four elementals (air, fire, earth & water) being summoned from a magic scroll. I just liked the idea, no special meaning.
Then i came up with the idea of adding to the cat-girl piece and had "Eat more pussy" written beneath it. I hope this one is self-explaining. :D
Latest piece is a inhuman horned skull on top of a scroll (yes, like the SR logo for those who know it) with "Truth" and "Honor" written on the parchment. Because those are two basic principles upon which i build my life.
your favorite one?
Always the next one. Hard to say, but i'd say the dragon.
planning on getting some?
Some more, yes. these are all cool.
yeah, we get the pussy thing, dude.
so if you live your life on the Truth principle, will i be seeing you over on the "brutally honest thread"hhhmmmmm???? ;)

That's not very original because I believe Sully from Godsmack did the same thing but I think it's a good idea. Not for everyone obviously but it's something that he and I have been interested in for a while.
even pamela andersen did it. who cares though. if you want it, get it.some artists say its not the best idea, because it looks like shit in a few years. hands are constantly exposed and have high surface content of fluid. find a really good artist, or maybe get a design, instead of the actual name.

i have considered the same thing. right on. those full legs tattoos....argh... sorry,though, i will stop there, you have a wife. :D

lol ... well it's ok ... I've never had a problem being objectified. :D I am flattered. :)

lol ... well it's ok ... I've never had a problem being objectified. :D I am flattered. :)
you wouldbe more than flattered if i actually said in detail what i thought.... :D

Does any one know how painful it is to get a tattoo on the palm of your hand. Im guessing it would be pretty painful.... but how painful?.

i dont think they do that. your hands shed too much skin, and have a water content. i could be wrong.but your hand would flex closed in response to needle sting-

Theres two things I'll say about tattoos.

1. Having an original work of art on your body, is kinda cool.
Provided it follows the following criteria:

1. it has to be one of a kind.
Tattoos that you saw hanging on the wall of the shop, are called "flash".
They are just there to give the customer an idea of what they want, and werent even done by the artist that will be doing your tattoo.
These arent cool, or original, and likely, the artist will not enjoy doing them as they dont let the artist be very creative....wich is why he became a tattoo artist in the first place.

2. Getting a tattoo to be different?
Think again!

Your not being "different" ....your being just like everyone else.
In my uptight, whitebread, conservative town, on the same strip-mall is a pizza place...a christian science reading room, a porno-store, and a tattoo parlor.
If the city I live in, wich has more churches per capita than any other city in the world, has a tattoo shop.....THEN EVERYBODY IS GETTING TATTOOS THESE DAYS.

So..your not being "unique" or "making a personal statement"...you being just like everyone else.

Bahhh....bahhh........*ahem*.....sorry.

I went into a Hot Topix the other day, and on the wall, and in a stackunder neath it, was a shirt that said:

"You laugh becuase I'm different, I laugh becuase you're all the same."

Sold in stacks of ten...on a rack..in a store.

I want a shirt that says "I got this tattoo to be different, just like everyone else."

It would make more sense than the other one.

Hmm good point... Maybe they could strap it down or some thing. The only things I have really seen on palms is hena... So it is quite possible that they dont do it. But I will look into it when I can be bothered. Just thought some one might know =)

Theres two things I'll say about tattoos.

1. Having an original work of art on your body, is kinda cool.
Provided it follows the following criteria:

1. it has to be one of a kind.
Tattoos that you saw hanging on the wall of the shop, are called "flash".
They are just there to give the customer an idea of what they want, and werent even done by the artist that will be doing your tattoo.
These arent cool, or original, and likely, the artist will not enjoy doing them as they dont let the artist be very creative....wich is why he became a tattoo artist in the first place.

2. Getting a tattoo to be different?
Think again!

Your not being "different" ....your being just like everyone else.
In my uptight, whitebread, conservative town, on the same strip-mall is a pizza place...a christian science reading room, a porno-store, and a tattoo parlor.
If the city I live in, wich has more churches per capita than any other city in the world, has a tattoo shop.....THEN EVERYBODY IS GETTING TATTOOS THESE DAYS.

So..your not being "unique" or "making a personal statement"...you being just like everyone else.

Bahhh....bahhh........*ahem*.....sorry.

I went into a Hot Topix the other day, and on the wall, and in a stackunder neath it, was a shirt that said:

"You laugh becuase I'm different, I laugh becuase you're all the same."

Sold in stacks of ten...on a rack..in a store.

I want a shirt that says "I got this tattoo to be different, just like everyone else."

It would make more sense than the other one.

Well, tell me, what would you think if I said I want to get tattoos that mean something to me, and I don't give a damn if they're not original or creative?

edit: This post sounds a lot more confrontational than I intended it. Sorry. I honestly am asking your opinion.

I found an almost slightly decent article on palm tattooing... not verry good but I cant be bothered looking any more.
http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A20314/tatexper.html

you wouldbe more than flattered if i actually said in detail what i thought.... :D

Probably so! I'll wait for the TG ... ;)

Your not being "different" ....your being just like everyone else.


I don't know anyone who's gotten ink just "to be different".

Well, tell me, what would you think if I said I want to get tattoos that mean something to me, and I don't give a damn if they're not original or creative?

edit: This post sounds a lot more confrontational than I intended it. Sorry. I honestly am asking your opinion.
this guy is also, a biiig italian dude. so answer him nicely :D

no really. life is too short to think things out as thouroughly as some people do. i mean that list from sasquatch. who cares, people!!! do your thing, and if someone judges you, beat their ass. :p

are you inked or not? Yes I am actually.

how many do you have? 3 and planning on getting 1 more in a month.

any in secret places? Nope.

any in places that you can't keep secret? Not really.

describe them if you want(meanings, also) The one on my lower back is a pentacle with the moon phases going around it. It was my first tattoo and it is a symbol of protection and it honors the Goddess in the religion of Paganism and Wicca. The pentacle tattoo was based off of a necklace I have.

The second tattoo I had done is the kanji for Wolf. It has red surrounding the black ink, the red is coming out in spikes like a starburst design would.

My third tattoo is my most recent one. I haven't even had it a week yet. It's the kanji for Earth and it's got green surrounding it. Dark green fading into light green, but it's still in the same starburst design as the Wolf kanji.

your favorite one? Hmm... That's hard. I'd have to say my pentacle. That one was based off of my favorite necklace, and it was my first one.

planning on getting some? 1 more. I plan on getting the kanji for Moon on my left shoulder. It's going to have blue surrounding it in the same design as the other two kanji.

are you inked or not? Yes I am actually.

how many do you have? 3 and planning on getting 1 more in a month.

any in secret places? Nope.

any in places that you can't keep secret? Not really.

describe them if you want(meanings, also) The one on my lower back is a pentacle with the moon phases going around it. It was my first tattoo and it is a symbol of protection and it honors the Goddess in the religion of Paganism and Wicca. The pentacle tattoo was based off of a necklace I have.

The second tattoo I had done is the kanji for Wolf. It has red surrounding the black ink, the red is coming out in spikes like a starburst design would.

My third tattoo is my most recent one. I haven't even had it a week yet. It's the kanji for Earth and it's got green surrounding it. Dark green fading into light green, but it's still in the same starburst design as the Wolf kanji.

your favorite one? Hmm... That's hard. I'd have to say my pentacle. That one was based off of my favorite necklace, and it was my first one.

planning on getting some? 1 more. I plan on getting the kanji for Moon on my left shoulder. It's going to have blue surrounding it in the same design as the other two kanji.
cool. i have a ?, and dont take it the wrong way, why are you getting kanji to represent things that are important to you? have you thought about broadening the creativity and originality of the tattoos, and artistically rendering them beyond a single symbol?or are you getting them based on the fact you like the layout and design of a single thing? :)

It's really that I enjoy how the kanji look. I've always been a big fan of Japanese history, culture, etc. Plus, the kanji don't take up too much space on my back and...

They're cheaper, not to mention a whole lot less painful than getting something that would require more detail.

I have a running tribal mustang on my arm and as soon as my brother turns 18 we are going to get matching tattoos of two interlocked gears, a symbol of brotherhood. I can't stand the tramp stamps though, everyone and their mommas have them, crazy.

They're cheaper, not to mention a whole lot less painful than getting something that would require more detail.
since i am trying to be a nice person lately, i am not going to comment on that.

I have a running tribal mustang on my arm and as soon as my brother turns 18 we are going to get matching tattoos of two interlocked gears, a symbol of brotherhood. I can't stand the tramp stamps though, everyone and their mommas have them, crazy.
thats way cool. the family tattoo, i have been a huge fan of. and the gears are totally original. i love that. we are still working on an acceptable design for the kids in our family.

since i am trying to be a nice person lately, i am not going to comment on that.
hey they're something for the apprentices to do, the first paying work after they've scratched a few potatos.

One day I intend to get a Red Star done somewhere... Why? Becuase I can. I lot of people say that tatoos are a bad idea because you are stuck with them for life, but I see it as an advantage, it lets you but some sort of symbol on you that will never go away, so you can always remember "that's who I was then".

I have no tatoos, never could think of anything that I wanted on my body the rest of my life, beside, I never had any money for it anyways having already blown it on cars (currently own 5) motorcycles (3 right now) home theater equipment (need a good front projector) and a house (good way to always be broke, buy an old house)
when I was driving over the road, I spent alot of money on books to read, still do, way better form of entertainment that what passes for network TV these days, standing at the mall watching the scenery walk by is better than TV

just never could see having a particular piece of art put on my body, not at this time at least

Maybe I should spend some money learning to spell :headbang:

I wouldn't mind getting a Pentagram on by hands. That would look pretty cool.

Or something to do with pirates.