Do you really have WASD and an arrow tatted on your left hand? Freaking dedication to your hobby man...I applaud you.
Do you really have WASD and an arrow tatted on your left hand? Freaking dedication to your hobby man...I applaud you.
That I do! I defiantly love the hobby and try to bring some nerd love to the table!
I imagine you saw my clack tattoo?
o3oil was that homemade? Or just super simple :)
I think Boiler might be trolling...No, I heard they're making a new cap of his tattoo.
Here's one of mine. And no I didn't have a hatchetman before then got it crossed out...I take it you and ICP aren't "homies"? I couldn't resist.
Buddy of mine also had a bad reaction to some ink.That sucks. My leg was swollen and looked a weird purple at one point. Had no real issues with the other tattoos though, luckily.
Fevers, rashes and such.
Here's one of mine. And no I didn't have a hatchetman before then got it crossed out...I take it you know how magnets work?
does she tattoo or is she just illustrating it?
She actually did most of her own entire left arm, it's quite neat.Herself? Jeez! That takes some skillz!
Bet she can't do the right arm :D
Had this done a while back to celebrate 3000 posts. sth can verify this is what I look like.When did you shave your beard and get asian face surgery? :p
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Is that fresh? Or just an old picture?
ok I was lurking around and I though "why not ask it here"depende on how much space of your forearm and how good the tattoo artist is, i would be reaaaaaly cool the uhmmm those 2 giant stone guys, one each other... im not a huge lotr fan so i dont remember the name, but i think it would look pretty nice
so there it is :
I already have a tattoo, but I'ld like to get another (will post a picture of my first one later on)
I would like to make me a new one on my forearm base on The Lord of The Ring universe (and not a ring! for god sake! ^^)
I was thinking about the doors of Moria with the tree of Minas Tirith in the middle, but I'm affraid it would be too much detail for a forearm, so do you guys have any ideas what I could do?
ok I was lurking around and I though "why not ask it here"depende on how much space of your forearm and how good the tattoo artist is, i would be reaaaaaly cool the uhmmm those 2 giant stone guys, one each other... im not a huge lotr fan so i dont remember the name, but i think it would look pretty nice
so there it is :
I already have a tattoo, but I'ld like to get another (will post a picture of my first one later on)
I would like to make me a new one on my forearm base on The Lord of The Ring universe (and not a ring! for god sake! ^^)
I was thinking about the doors of Moria with the tree of Minas Tirith in the middle, but I'm affraid it would be too much detail for a forearm, so do you guys have any ideas what I could do?
k I will not accept anything that doesnt have any IBM influence in it, RougeR.
This is my first tattoo. It's an ambigram of the initials CLW. And I'm all about the potato pics ha.
This is my first tattoo. It's an ambigram of the initials CLW. And I'm all about the potato pics ha.
Is it safe to assume that CLW are your initials?
No, there's a bit of a story behind the letters. I actually don't have a middle name so I only have 2 initials ^_^
No, there's a bit of a story behind the letters. I actually don't have a middle name so I only have 2 initials ^_^
Care to elaborate? I'm a fan of stories.
The initials are my friend's. He died in a car crash when we were in high school. It's my tribute to him.
The design is an idea I got while reading Angels and Demons. If you read the book, there's a whole bunch of really cool ambigram drawings (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VKnlNvwbGMM/TOo5RTuI5oI/AAAAAAAAClY/DGn-lL3za-A/s1600/Ambi+1.jpg) in it.
Sorry if it wasn't as cool/long as you were hoping. I said a bit of a story, not a good story lol.
Do you have any ink NikoGasm?
I got my first tattoo earlier tonight.Show Image(http://25.media.tumblr.com/a565685c870ac72083902be69ab10090/tumblr_mfdjwcVh1S1rmo73ao1_500.jpg)
how painful are tattoos?
The initials are my friend's. He died in a car crash when we were in high school. It's my tribute to him.
The design is an idea I got while reading Angels and Demons. If you read the book, there's a whole bunch of really cool ambigram drawings (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VKnlNvwbGMM/TOo5RTuI5oI/AAAAAAAAClY/DGn-lL3za-A/s1600/Ambi+1.jpg) in it.
Sorry if it wasn't as cool/long as you were hoping. I said a bit of a story, not a good story lol.
Do you have any ink NikoGasm?
Aww, that's sweet.
I just turned 18 a month ago, got my first tattoo then.I got my first tattoo earlier tonight.Show Image(http://25.media.tumblr.com/a565685c870ac72083902be69ab10090/tumblr_mfdjwcVh1S1rmo73ao1_500.jpg)
how painful are tattoos?
Only the outline is really that painful. I got mine in a spot people say sucks pretty bad, and it was more than tolerable. It basically feels like someone is trying to draw on your arm with a pen that has no ink, so they're pushing hard. But the shading and filling-in part isn't bad at all.
I have 2 (on previous page I think) in the same spot and had one recolored.. one bruised up fairly badly. I think my tattooist was less kind compared to male ones, perhaps. Haha.how painful are tattoos?
Only the outline is really that painful. I got mine in a spot people say sucks pretty bad, and it was more than tolerable. It basically feels like someone is trying to draw on your arm with a pen that has no ink, so they're pushing hard. But the shading and filling-in part isn't bad at all.
I'm seriously considering getting a video game themed tattoo as well.I plan on getting quite a few. My sister is coming to visit in a week, she'll be giving me two more. One is "ㅎㅎ" really small on the opposite side of my arm from the lambda. The other is the two small marks that Jason Brody has in the beginning of Far Cry 3, which will be going in a location accurate to his.
It hurt at first but eventually I became numb to it.Yeah, after about twenty minutes even the outline wasn't even that bad.
how painful are tattoos?depends on your pain tolerance.
my first tattoo was a 6 hour session.
I'm seriously considering getting a video game themed tattoo as well.I plan on getting quite a few. My sister is coming to visit in a week, she'll be giving me two more. One is "ㅎㅎ" really small on the opposite side of my arm from the lambda. The other is the two small marks that Jason Brody has in the beginning of Far Cry 3, which will be going in a location accurate to his.It hurt at first but eventually I became numb to it.Yeah, after about twenty minutes even the outline wasn't even that bad.
how painful are tattoos?depends on your pain tolerance.
depends on the area.
depends on the needles.
my first tattoo was a 6 hour session. there was no "numbing" as people like to claim. some places it was worse than others.
second tattoo was a breeze tho.
my first tattoo was a 6 hour session.
shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. u dumb bro
imersa! your **** is the ****!
you have perhaps the only gaming related tattoos i've ever been really stoked on (on your fingers that is).
6 hours?! Where? My hat is off to you sir!how painful are tattoos?depends on your pain tolerance.
depends on the area.
depends on the needles.
my first tattoo was a 6 hour session. there was no "numbing" as people like to claim. some places it was worse than others.
second tattoo was a breeze tho.
I'm actualy thinking about my second, and I won't make any TLOR tattoo as I said before, but I'ld like to have a dragon made, does someone have any beautiful dragon image for a tattoo? most of the one you find in internet are ... I don't know ... ugly? I don't like them at all, but I love dragon so much (bought the collector editon of Skyrim for the statue of the dragon ^^)
thanks a lot!
I'm actualy thinking about my second, and I won't make any TLOR tattoo as I said before, but I'ld like to have a dragon made, does someone have any beautiful dragon image for a tattoo? most of the one you find in internet are ... I don't know ... ugly? I don't like them at all, but I love dragon so much (bought the collector editon of Skyrim for the statue of the dragon ^^)
thanks a lot!
You'd be surprised what the rite tattooist can do! They are few and far between but if you wait a long enough waiting list, invest enough time and pay enough money you wouldn't begin to believe what you could end up with!
You could take the skyrim figure and a decent tattooist would use that alone as a reference to start drawing the tattoo!
Ill dig out some nice dragon tattoos I've seen to give you a better idea tomorrow
u can do a better dragon than that.Just a quick google image search result to get across the general idea. I don't love it. I'd rather have a good artist do a commission of one.
too... tribal?
Ill dig out some nice dragon tattoos I've seen to give you a better idea tomorrowI'd love to see them as well!
6 hours?! Where? My hat is off to you sir!how painful are tattoos?depends on your pain tolerance.
depends on the area.
depends on the needles.
my first tattoo was a 6 hour session. there was no "numbing" as people like to claim. some places it was worse than others.
second tattoo was a breeze tho.
One side of my ribcage took a shade over 4 hours and that was harsh (bruised the ribs).
Couple hours on my chest and before that a job on my shoulder were a breeze but the ribs were a b!tch
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picture was taken about........... 6 years ago? took it a couple hours after it was done.
i also have an imperial logo on the back of my leg.
You getting any new ink soon demik? The oni you got on your forearm is pretty beast
Didn't really have an urge before but now I want to get a full sleeve on my left arm, but with my current tattoo now sure how I'm going to do it
Gonna need to take a potato pic but basically my whole under forearm (not sure if thats what its called) is coveredDidn't really have an urge before but now I want to get a full sleeve on my left arm, but with my current tattoo now sure how I'm going to do it
Many ways to work around it, cover it or even implement it into the sleeve!
What do you currently have? Any ideas for the sleeve so far?
My Tattoo:In all seriousness I lol'd.
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jocelyn that's badass! the non-outline look is pretty cool.
Wanted to put names of my wife and kids on my back, anyone has good design for tattoo measuring 10cm x 10cm.
Thanks.
I'm actualy thinking about my second, and I won't make any TLOR tattoo as I said before, but I'ld like to have a dragon made, does someone have any beautiful dragon image for a tattoo? most of the one you find in internet are ... I don't know ... ugly? I don't like them at all, but I love dragon so much (bought the collector editon of Skyrim for the statue of the dragon ^^)
thanks a lot!
Yeah no where near me though, if i want to do this need to plan a full on trip to visit the artist
imersa, did you really get a clack tattoo? Or is that someone else who got that?
Anyone had anything new?
My better half was fortunate enough to get tattooed by one of the worlds best at the weekend!Show Image(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/20/egyzydur.jpg)
I can't read it, what does it say? Clit love?:eek: :))
EDIT: I think it says outlaw, but don't quote me on that. I'm terrible at reading cursive type writing.I can't read it, what does it say? Clit love?:eek: :))
Who was the artist? And more importantly, who did your clack ink?
I can't read it, what does it say? Clit love?
These are amazing, i want a tattoo done by this guy now
I'm just posting to push this thread to another page so every time I check it out I don't have to scroll past a bunch of mens asses.
Nothing wrong with a nice bit of cheek
I got my first tattoo last night. I had my artist draw up his own version of a cover of one of my all time favorite albums: Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain. I asked him to mix the charcoal look with more of a look of a real bird. I am really happy with how it turned out.looks nice :) i have a lot of friends into that bandShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/sBuyqWo.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LgKnhYc.jpg?1)
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Hence the avatar :-o
Here's mine.Dude, PM RougeR he's been wanting a tat like that. (Heh rhyme) he'd love to hear about it I'm sure.
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Did it in one sitting in a shop in Seattle. It took a few hours, but wasn't bad at all. It had a slight tingly/burning feel in a few spots, mainly when the same spot was gone over several times, but for the most part I just zoned out. Oddly, it tickled in a few spots and I couldn't feel it at all in others.
That's insane, looks awesome.
Here is a shot of my tat. Pic was taken an hour or 2 after i got itambigrams are tight. and now you'll never forget your name!
going to be getting my daughters name in the same style on my left arm probably in the next week or so then its on to my military tats that i want.
First is going to be my medals and ribbons that I earned. Going to get them put on my chest where they would normally be worn.
Second is going to be my back piece. Looking to get the AM rating emblam (the one between the chevrons and the crow in my avatar) but I want the hammers to look like something you would see in a toolbox. IE, wood grain handles and distressed beat up heads on them. Then I want my rank emblem to look like it has been burned into one handle and the fouled anchor in the other one. Plus I was wanting to get each of my grandfathers ribbons underneath each wing.
I just heard about a friends of a friends tattoo that is an ambigram ... is that a style of tattoo that is trending right now? It is weird when you have never heard of a thing and then hear about it from two different sources at almost the same time.
I'll post some better pictures, but this is a general idea of all the crap I have...D'aw so cute. She have any that you two go together?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XiyHKnD.jpg)
Yeah we get tally marks... Like prisoners put on walls.I'll post some better pictures, but this is a general idea of all the crap I have...D'aw so cute. She have any that you two go together?MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/XiyHKnD.jpg)
True till deth? What does that mean?
True till deth? What does that mean?
I hope it wasn't supposed to be "True Til Death" and the artist just misspelled it. Till is the word for cash register, sediment deposited by melting glaciers, or synonymous with plowing soil. Til is the shorthand for until.
I see a lot of people in the internet using till instead of til tho, it flows better somehow huh maybe it's just me. Cause it's like, sure I know to spell until with one l but when I use the abbreviation I'll use 2 :d
True till deth? What does that mean?
I hope it wasn't supposed to be "True Til Death" and the artist just misspelled it. Till is the word for cash register, sediment deposited by melting glaciers, or synonymous with plowing soil. Til is the shorthand for until.
Well my point isn't how "until" is abbreviated, I was just asking does the text have some kind of meaning ^^
Nice Mario Bros tattoos. :D
Well my point isn't how "until" is abbreviated, I was just asking does the text have some kind of meaning ^^
it means that life is freedom and death is like being captured/bound.Nice Mario Bros tattoos. :D
thanks
Well my point isn't how "until" is abbreviated, I was just asking does the text have some kind of meaning ^^
it means that life is freedom and death is like being captured/bound.Nice Mario Bros tattoos. :D
thanks
I was trying subtly to inquire whether deth should be spelled death
NOW EVERYTHING IS RUINED
True till deth? What does that mean?
I hope it wasn't supposed to be "True Til Death" and the artist just misspelled it. Till is the word for cash register, sediment deposited by melting glaciers, or synonymous with plowing soil. Til is the shorthand for until.
yeah wouldn't that be a *****?
old school tattoo aesthetics are not dictated by your clenched-butthole english-spelling-elitism :P
haha cool :) i was just givin' you **** anyway. yes, it's all intentional. the 'deth' is my favorite part :D
haha cool :) i was just givin' you **** anyway. yes, it's all intentional. the 'deth' is my favorite part :D
good save sir...
What language is that? Is that Thai?
With my next tat I am going to get my ribbons on my chest where they would be at in uniform. The question I was wondering about is if I should get just ribbons on the left side of my chest or get ribbons on left side and medals on right side?
With my next tat I am going to get my ribbons on my chest where they would be at in uniform. The question I was wondering about is if I should get just ribbons on the left side of my chest or get ribbons on left side and medals on right side?
more tattoos
more more more
So cool! i will get this not so far! :DShow Image(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/224054_504670539148_8181_n.jpg)
it says "measure is unceasing". Its a quote from a book that i had put on after i got cancer for the second time about 6 years ago.
My lambda tattoo. I must admit I was drunk, but I don't regret it one bit, although I hesitate a bit more to show it to someone, because that's the only tattoo that I've made purely for the esthetic, it as no particular meaning ('cept that I love HL and science...).
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I got my first tattoo earlier tonight.Show Image(http://25.media.tumblr.com/a565685c870ac72083902be69ab10090/tumblr_mfdjwcVh1S1rmo73ao1_500.jpg)
My lambda tattoo. I must admit I was drunk, but I don't regret it one bit, although I hesitate a bit more to show it to someone, because that's the only tattoo that I've made purely for the esthetic, it as no particular meaning ('cept that I love HL and science...).
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/729/img20130502200939.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/img20130502200939.jpg/)
I too have a Lambda tattoo. :DI got my first tattoo earlier tonight.Show Image(http://25.media.tumblr.com/a565685c870ac72083902be69ab10090/tumblr_mfdjwcVh1S1rmo73ao1_500.jpg)
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your back piece.
holy **** that's awesome.
Show off your sleeves too man
zombie head is something i've always wanted to get
well, consider yourself liked dustin!
i'm a huge fan of zombies, best monsters around.
that's the plan, but i really want my car first :)
well, it's either a brz or wrx (wagon) sti. whichever hurts the pocket less with insurance.
How much would a full arm tattoo cost? Like what kinda range in price?
Hell yea dude i love the neon colors!
Hell yea dude i love the neon colors!
Thanks man. You have some nice work yourself. I love the Blade tatt.
Pretty amazing stuff there, dustin and curt!
Btw... what ever happened to imersa? You'd think someone with a Click Clack tattoo would have stuck around here for a long time!
Pretty amazing stuff there, dustin and curt!
Btw... what ever happened to imersa? You'd think someone with a Click Clack tattoo would have stuck around here for a long time!
Thank you! Yea I'm even debating getting one haha I want to talk to that dude w the tattoo
Pretty amazing stuff there, dustin and curt!
Btw... what ever happened to imersa? You'd think someone with a Click Clack tattoo would have stuck around here for a long time!
Thank you! Yea I'm even debating getting one haha I want to talk to that dude w the tattoo
Not only do you have nice tattoos, but you MAY be on track to compete with Spamray, legendary spammer, in posts-per-day. Let there be a war!
Pretty amazing stuff there, dustin and curt!
Btw... what ever happened to imersa? You'd think someone with a Click Clack tattoo would have stuck around here for a long time!
Thank you! Yea I'm even debating getting one haha I want to talk to that dude w the tattoo
Not only do you have nice tattoos, but you MAY be on track to compete with Spamray, legendary spammer, in posts-per-day. Let there be a war!
Pretty amazing stuff there, dustin and curt!
Btw... what ever happened to imersa? You'd think someone with a Click Clack tattoo would have stuck around here for a long time!
Thank you! Yea I'm even debating getting one haha I want to talk to that dude w the tattoo
Not only do you have nice tattoos, but you MAY be on track to compete with Spamray, legendary spammer, in posts-per-day. Let there be a war!
Yes it's hard keeping up with the new guys, they have time on their side :p
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Holy Crack Dustin :)) :))
I just noticed this, nice tats bro!
Melvang, do you mind explaining what the medals and the colored bars represent?
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Got finally got a copy of my DD-214 so I am going to be getting the actual medals and ribbons rounded up and have them mounted so I can get them done on my chest.
These are going on the left
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And these are going on the right
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I had no idea this thread existed. Dustin you've got some clean work man. Looks like we're both into colorful **** ha. I'm going to throw my own pictures here later. For now I'll just leave my head (since I haven't seen any head tattoos in here ha) I'll get better individual pictures later. These were ones I already had around. Dec. 22 I cover my throat <3
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Pretty amazing stuff there, dustin and curt!
Btw... what ever happened to imersa? You'd think someone with a Click Clack tattoo would have stuck around here for a long time!
Let's all get Clacks done! :D
Let's all get Clacks done! :D
Let's all get Clacks done! :D
I'm down! haha :p
you hear that CC? we'll get clack tatts for Noct Clacks!
I had no idea this thread existed. Dustin you've got some clean work man. Looks like we're both into colorful **** ha. I'm going to throw my own pictures here later. For now I'll just leave my head (since I haven't seen any head tattoos in here ha) I'll get better individual pictures later. These were ones I already had around. Dec. 22 I cover my throat <3
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Got finally got a copy of my DD-214 so I am going to be getting the actual medals and ribbons rounded up and have them mounted so I can get them done on my chest.
These are going on the left
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And these are going on the right
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Melvang, do you mind explaining what the medals and the colored bars represent?
Also, this thread is only slightly intimidating. I'm strongly considering getting a single tattoo, and then I see all these pictures of all y'all completely covered. :P Very cool artwork though, that's for sure.
Hell yeah, I would get it anyway, but bribe me with a noct for sure.
Got finally got a copy of my DD-214 so I am going to be getting the actual medals and ribbons rounded up and have them mounted so I can get them done on my chest.
These are going on the left
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And these are going on the right
(Attachment Link)Melvang, do you mind explaining what the medals and the colored bars represent?
Here goes CPTbadass.MoreGoing to list a bunch of links to wikipedia.org pages for the various medals and ribbons. Starting with medals from left to right
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Conduct_Medal_(United_States) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Conduct_Medal_(United_States))
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Service_Medal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Service_Medal)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal) The small bronze star on this one denotes that I was awarded it twice due to having 2 deployments in the eligble area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal) This one was awarded from our hurricane Katrina relief efforts. We flew out helicopter from sunrise to sunset (not allowed to transport personal over water after sunset unless they had certain swim quals) for 6 weeks working minimum 16 hour days. But we still found time to drink. Damn drunken sailors.
And now the ribbons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Service_Ribbon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Service_Ribbon) Missed a bronze star (second award) on my first deployment by 3 days. I finished "A" school and got flown straight to the boat with a couple layovers in the process. Had to way 4 days for a part for the plane from VA so that part cost me a star on this ribbon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_%22E%22 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_%22E%22) Our squadron won this 2 years in a row out of the 3 full calander years I was in the squadron. We missed the third one due to a technecality that put a class "A" misshap on the squadron not the ship. Basically they landed a CH-53 in front of out SH60 and the rotor wash cracked all 4 main rotor blades ($250,000 each class "A" misshap is $1,000,000 in property damage or loss of life). But because our pilots were sitting in the cockpit (they didn't have time to get out since the 53 had just taken off from the flight deck and was broke so it had to land back on the boat) it went to us not the ship.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_Unit_Commendation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_Unit_Commendation)
Can you explain why there are two pictures of different tattoos on your head and they appear to be the same side of the head? Did you cover one of them up with the other?
Also, this thread is only slightly intimidating. I'm strongly considering getting a single tattoo, and then I see all these pictures of all y'all completely covered. :P Very cool artwork though, that's for sure.
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Can you explain why there are two pictures of different tattoos on your head and they appear to be the same side of the head? Did you cover one of them up with the other?
Also, this thread is only slightly intimidating. I'm strongly considering getting a single tattoo, and then I see all these pictures of all y'all completely covered. :P Very cool artwork though, that's for sure.
Yep, the picture is just flipped. They're on opposite sides. It's the big bad wolf and little red riding hood gypsie style :D
She's not done, I just couldn't take any more that day. He's recoloring the wolf with much darker tones as well since it faded out.
Hell yeah! That would be sick. I think I'm going to get an anchor and a stern to screw onto the dermal anchors in my face. I found some that are pretty small so it wouldn't look obnoxious.
I have pretty much my entire body covered.. I will post a few photos for you guys!
Full Back Piece, Japanese Hannya Mask and Dragon. (Garrett Meyers at Live Fast Die Young Tattoos, NE MPLS MN)Show Image(http://i44.tinypic.com/28covbs.jpg)
I really want to do something with my knees. Yours look amazing bro. Forgot to mention that before.
I have pretty much my entire body covered.. I will post a few photos for you guys!
Full Back Piece, Japanese Hannya Mask and Dragon. (Garrett Meyers at Live Fast Die Young Tattoos, NE MPLS MN)Show Image(http://i44.tinypic.com/28covbs.jpg)
Ha holy **** this would have surprised the heck out of me if we meet up someday and I hadn't seen this thread
That is some amazing work u have done there. The colors are amazing, especially the zombie stuff. I might have to check out your guy when I finally get my little back one finished. Started it over 3 years ago at identity tattoo and haven't gotten the damm thing finished yet
Pictures inlikeflynn!!
Pictures inlikeflynn!!
Somehow I don't seem to have any real picture of it, so as taken by my 5yr old, my very much unfinished back tattoo.
(http://i.imgur.com/X8ZL66p.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/X8ZL66p.jpg)
Awkward angled photo but here's my chest and shouldersSweet bro !
Chest: two headed great horned owl holding spray paint
Top of Shoulders: dagger through neckShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/oRHrzmP.jpg)
I have more tattoos but these are my favorite :)
Fatkats tattoo, new jersey
Will take a better pic one day, but this is my most recent tatt..Show Image(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1460985_10153546038800383_1329251218_n.jpg)
owl tattoos are awesome.
other than them being awesome (when done right). what is the significance of them?
owl tattoos are awesome.
other than them being awesome (when done right). what is the significance of them?
I'm in the illuminati
*but seriously, I used to be real into graffiti when I was younger and would sleep all day and then go out and paint at night. I liked the idea of owls having the same mentality and became fascinated with them. So that's why I have an owl tattoo
here's my most recent one, it's not quite fully healed yet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Nffiyyi.jpg)
i will try to take some pics of the one on the other side of that arm that i got done a few weeks before the panther head, but i'm super skinny so i have to take a few pics around my arm to get the whole thing hahaha
thanks :)here's my most recent one, it's not quite fully healed yet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Nffiyyi.jpg)
i will try to take some pics of the one on the other side of that arm that i got done a few weeks before the panther head, but i'm super skinny so i have to take a few pics around my arm to get the whole thing hahaha
Hell yea thats wicked man.. I love panthers and the wings are a unique twist!
thanks :)here's my most recent one, it's not quite fully healed yet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Nffiyyi.jpg)
i will try to take some pics of the one on the other side of that arm that i got done a few weeks before the panther head, but i'm super skinny so i have to take a few pics around my arm to get the whole thing hahaha
Hell yea thats wicked man.. I love panthers and the wings are a unique twist!
its by the same guy that did my dagger lady that i posted a few pages ago, same idea - i go to him and ask him what he's got that he's set aside because he thinks nobody wants it :P he's got a cool traditional style but likes to branch out with the subject matter. here is his instagram: http://instagram.com/gorgeous_tattoo
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
Now I see why you commented about loving the Hannya mask 3D printed cap I did a while back (at least I think it was you).
On an unrelated note, does anyone know someone who does good tattoo art for tattoo artists to work from? I want another tattoo and have and idea of what I want, but cannot draw worth a damn. I've wanted a Don Quixote windmill esque tatoo (I know, it's trite) with an ivory tower instead of a windmill now for a while. It's kind of a reminder to me about how ****ed up and terrible academia can be. After getting my M.A. and leaving the program, I realized that academia can be my windmill dragon.
shouldnt be that hard to draw a penis
I TRIED TO DRAW A PENIS. DAMMIT DEMIK!!
I TRIED TO DRAW A PENIS. DAMMIT DEMIK!!
I'm sorry but I would not want to interact with that penis in any way.
Stop being so suburban
Stop being so suburban
I'm white and grew up in a middle class family. It's my birthright. I don't think the hood or rich people will adopt me at this point.
Back on tattoos, anyone have any good ideas for tramp stamps for demik?
Back on tattoos, anyone have any good ideas for tramp stamps for demik?
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
Wow. This is way too badass for me. :eek:
Looks awesome. I really like the Hannya Mask.
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
Now I see why you commented about loving the Hannya mask 3D printed cap I did a while back (at least I think it was you).
On an unrelated note, does anyone know someone who does good tattoo art for tattoo artists to work from? I want another tattoo and have and idea of what I want, but cannot draw worth a damn. I've wanted a Don Quixote windmill esque tatoo (I know, it's trite) with an ivory tower instead of a windmill now for a while. It's kind of a reminder to me about how ****ed up and terrible academia can be. After getting my M.A. and leaving the program, I realized that academia can be my windmill dragon.
They should, but I like to go in with an idea of what I'd like. Sometimes you find an artist whose style you like, but he draws a mock up and you hate it.
Back on tattoos, anyone have any good ideas for tramp stamps for demik?
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My Ubuntu tattoo.
My Ubuntu tattoo.
Dedication to one distro :D
guess i can post mine.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/4aOx1uw.jpg)
needs a touch up as the scab came off early.
10 internets to the first person to get the reference
guess i can post mine.I feel like I should know this, it looks so familiarShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4aOx1uw.jpg)
needs a touch up as the scab came off early.
10 internets to the first person to get the reference
My Ubuntu tattoo.
I got this done tonight in a 2.5 hour session. It was a mistake to make my first tattoo a rib tattoo (last 20 minutes were brutal).Oh man that had to suck. Sick tat though :cool:Show Image(http://i61.tinypic.com/1zv2v5y.jpg)
I got this done tonight in a 2.5 hour session. It was a mistake to make my first tattoo a rib tattoo (last 20 minutes were brutal).Show Image(http://i61.tinypic.com/1zv2v5y.jpg)
I got this done tonight in a 2.5 hour session. It was a mistake to make my first tattoo a rib tattoo (last 20 minutes were brutal).Show Image(http://i61.tinypic.com/1zv2v5y.jpg)
Sick mascara brushes akimbro. And props for a 2.5 hour rib session. That looks hella painful.
I got this done tonight in a 2.5 hour session. It was a mistake to make my first tattoo a rib tattoo (last 20 minutes were brutal).Show Image(http://i61.tinypic.com/1zv2v5y.jpg)
Sweet ink Akimbro! The best part of getting a tat is when the artist cleans the tat with that feel-good stuff at the end, lol...feels so good. Go grab a beer!Do you mean witch hazel?
Sweet ink Akimbro! The best part of getting a tat is when the artist cleans the tat with that feel-good stuff at the end, lol...feels so good. Go grab a beer!Do you mean witch hazel?
Witchhazel is what they put on you at the end to reduce swelling and redness.Sweet ink Akimbro! The best part of getting a tat is when the artist cleans the tat with that feel-good stuff at the end, lol...feels so good. Go grab a beer!Do you mean witch hazel?
Is that what it is? I have no idea.
Green Soap and A & D is what most use.I'm using H2Ocean right now for aftercare.
Aftercare, Fragrance Free Lotion. I use Eucerin.
Getting my next tattoo for free
Dustin is my only Instagram friend from here, so he's the only one to have seen my new face tattoo (maybe he has idk) anyway, add me on instagram Awfulxdamn, that's some pretty intense ish. also, black dahlia murder and suicide silence, nice :thumb:
btw my ears are 2 1/8" I'm going to 2.5 before I quit.
It's the numbers "1306" around some compass style arrows. The 1306 is for the address I grew up at with my family. I watched my sisters grow up there, my dad work constantly, even my mother die in that house a couple months ago...
I have an A on the other side of my face same spot for my families last name. For symmetry reasons I got this today!
:)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/y4p0ViE.jpg)
Adding a couple more. Yes, my forehead area says "Wrath" with an inverted cross for a T... Oops :)
And those are my Pearl Masters in the other picture. I'm also a drummer. Keyboards aren't my only hobby ha. I've played since I was around 6 years old.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/7Gpx62v.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0HARBNk.jpg)
Dustin is my only Instagram friend from here, so he's the only one to have seen my new face tattoo (maybe he has idk) anyway, add me on instagram Awfulx
btw my ears are 2 1/8" I'm going to 2.5 before I quit.
It's the numbers "1306" around some compass style arrows. The 1306 is for the address I grew up at with my family. I watched my sisters grow up there, my dad work constantly, even my mother die in that house a couple months ago...
I have an A on the other side of my face same spot for my families last name. For symmetry reasons I got this today!
:)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/y4p0ViE.jpg)
Dustin is my only Instagram friend from here, so he's the only one to have seen my new face tattoo (maybe he has idk) anyway, add me on instagram Awfulx
btw my ears are 2 1/8" I'm going to 2.5 before I quit.
It's the numbers "1306" around some compass style arrows. The 1306 is for the address I grew up at with my family. I watched my sisters grow up there, my dad work constantly, even my mother die in that house a couple months ago...
I have an A on the other side of my face same spot for my families last name. For symmetry reasons I got this today!
:)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/y4p0ViE.jpg)
I couldn't rock the face and skull ink but I admire yours. And that Everblack shirt is amazing. I saw Black Dahlia Murder once already this year and I'm going to see them again before 2014 ends :D.
Here's some more! The W in my wrath has been adjusted a little since the picture here, but this gives you a really good idea of it.
Including my Oderus memorial tattoo that got over 16k likes hahaShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/n4DBpNp.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/tUnc0NL.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IVahRp3.jpg)
Haha I went to my artist and said "cartooney boar headed sea creature with bat wings, and two angler fish" in that picture the left side angler was brand new and the other was healed already. I didn't realize how much stomach area would SUCK. Jesus.
It says "Heretic" in the Helghan language, from the Killzone series. Other arm will probably have "Infidel" in the same language :)
Some cool tats in here. Dustin your back piece is amazing! :eek: I have been wanting a tattoo for a few years now, haven't gotten around to it yet. Anyone know if having acne scar tissue on my back would affect me getting a tattoo back there?
Here's some more! The W in my wrath has been adjusted a little since the picture here, but this gives you a really good idea of it.
Including my Oderus memorial tattoo that got over 16k likes hahaShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/n4DBpNp.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/tUnc0NL.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IVahRp3.jpg)
Just went back to the start of this thread and just wanted to say that that is insanely cool :eek:Show Image(http://i17.tinypic.com/87brkaa.jpg)
picture was taken about........... 6 years ago? took it a couple hours after it was done.
i also have an imperial logo on the back of my leg.
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
After multiple sessions, here is my latest photo of my back piece.Show Image(http://i62.tinypic.com/11l55xs.jpg)
Dragon / Hannya Mask Back Piece by Garrett Meyers at Holy Mackerel Tattoos in St. Paul MN
For anyone interested, View full photo here:
http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767 (http://dustinalangray.tumblr.com/image/78182446767)
Wow that is awesome!
Also, nice butt :))
Adding to the fun. My 3/4 sleeves.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FCr5I4Q.jpg)
Adding to the fun. My 3/4 sleeves.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FCr5I4Q.jpg)
Adding to the fun. My 3/4 sleeves.Wow. That is awesome. The detail and theme contrast between the two arms is epic.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FCr5I4Q.jpg)
Thanks guys! My artist's name is Tomo. He's regarded as one of the best Japanese tattoo artists in the world. He apprenticed under shige at yellow blaze tattoo in Yokohama Japan but recently opened his own shop in his hometown in Niigata Japan.
Thanks guys! My artist's name is Tomo. He's regarded as one of the best Japanese tattoo artists in the world. He apprenticed under shige at yellow blaze tattoo in Yokohama Japan but recently opened his own shop in his hometown in Niigata Japan.
From the looks of your tats, I'd say he has to be up there with the best. Congrats on hooking that up. I have friends that have waited for years on lists to get ones that aren't as nice as yours.
Tokidokijake has awesome sleeves! I'm jealous. :D
Adding to the fun. My 3/4 sleeves.
(http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg)
Here is my latest, done by my friend Ian at Apex in Oakland:
(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xtf1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/11950538_487290181447783_1275091910_n.jpg) (https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xtf1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/11950538_487290181447783_1275091910_n.jpg)
My 2 year old is rocking some serious ink. He designed and executed it all by himself. :)Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/0ae70bcb42f72c43ff5c352133b2bfea.jpg)
Show ImageShow ImageAdding to the fun. My 3/4 sleeves.
(http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/c9Vgv8N.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FCr5I4Q.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/FCr5I4Q.jpg)
thinking more and more about getting myself a barcode tatoo. But I need a "professional enough" location. All the one I though of : neck, wrist , forearm aren't working.
Maybe will go on calf but well :x
My problem is that I want a tattoo really badly. I have for years. But I haven't found that perfect something. Maybe it's because I have this false idea that a tattoo has to be meaningful, or symbolic, or representative of something. My friends who have lots of tattoos simply see them as something beautiful and if they like the art they'll get one. I think part of my hesitation is because I don't have one yet and I'd be painting on a blank canvas. The crux of this issue is that given the lack of tattoos to date, I think I would only want:
1. Something extremely minimalistic and well hidden, but it would have to hold deep meaning. This becomes a struggle to find the "perfect" graphic/symbol/text that I won't regret down the line. If I'm just going to get one thing, it's not going to be a random symbol from a catalogue that I feel like slapping on myself on any given day. It's got to be very personal. This also makes it extremely difficult to decide exactly WHERE to put it. I have thought spine/middle-to-upper back area would be nice, other times, tricep, but then again it will depend on the design...
2. On the other hand, the other type of tattoo I am attracted to is a full sleeve or full back. This becomes more fun to play around with, explore themes and make additions/adjustments but damn is it a commitment. It also wouldn't suit my line of work that well...but no one could tell if it was on my back :3 I love how larger tattoos look and I think my mind would be better put at ease if there were multiple things I could add to the design - thereby removing the "perfect thing in it's perfect place" dilemma I seem to face. But I know this is a huge commitment, both in time and money.
Plus I'm Asian so in the back of my mind it feels kind of like a lame/wannabe yakuza look ^-^
My first tattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/-iOFnPHGfS/Show Image(https://instagram.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/p750x750/12224491_565695586920690_214809179_n.jpg)
My problem is that I want a tattoo really badly. I have for years. But I haven't found that perfect something. Maybe it's because I have this false idea that a tattoo has to be meaningful, or symbolic, or representative of something. My friends who have lots of tattoos simply see them as something beautiful and if they like the art they'll get one. I think part of my hesitation is because I don't have one yet and I'd be painting on a blank canvas. The crux of this issue is that given the lack of tattoos to date, I think I would only want:
1. Something extremely minimalistic and well hidden, but it would have to hold deep meaning. This becomes a struggle to find the "perfect" graphic/symbol/text that I won't regret down the line. If I'm just going to get one thing, it's not going to be a random symbol from a catalogue that I feel like slapping on myself on any given day. It's got to be very personal. This also makes it extremely difficult to decide exactly WHERE to put it. I have thought spine/middle-to-upper back area would be nice, other times, tricep, but then again it will depend on the design...
2. On the other hand, the other type of tattoo I am attracted to is a full sleeve or full back. This becomes more fun to play around with, explore themes and make additions/adjustments but damn is it a commitment. It also wouldn't suit my line of work that well...but no one could tell if it was on my back :3 I love how larger tattoos look and I think my mind would be better put at ease if there were multiple things I could add to the design - thereby removing the "perfect thing in it's perfect place" dilemma I seem to face. But I know this is a huge commitment, both in time and money.
Plus I'm Asian so in the back of my mind it feels kind of like a lame/wannabe yakuza look ^-^
I have my back done. My first tattoo I got I wanted it to be super meaningful and all the jazz. Then I realized that all tattoos have stories. Its more about who you where with and where did you get it at. As soon as I am out of the service I want to get my arm done. I do believe you should always get a quality artist. But all tattoos will grow on you eventually.
Another thing: Don't worry what about other people think. Everyone has their opinions. You are doing it for your self. Let the personality shine through.
My problem is that I want a tattoo really badly. I have for years. But I haven't found that perfect something. Maybe it's because I have this false idea that a tattoo has to be meaningful, or symbolic, or representative of something. My friends who have lots of tattoos simply see them as something beautiful and if they like the art they'll get one. I think part of my hesitation is because I don't have one yet and I'd be painting on a blank canvas. The crux of this issue is that given the lack of tattoos to date, I think I would only want:
1. Something extremely minimalistic and well hidden, but it would have to hold deep meaning. This becomes a struggle to find the "perfect" graphic/symbol/text that I won't regret down the line. If I'm just going to get one thing, it's not going to be a random symbol from a catalogue that I feel like slapping on myself on any given day. It's got to be very personal. This also makes it extremely difficult to decide exactly WHERE to put it. I have thought spine/middle-to-upper back area would be nice, other times, tricep, but then again it will depend on the design...
2. On the other hand, the other type of tattoo I am attracted to is a full sleeve or full back. This becomes more fun to play around with, explore themes and make additions/adjustments but damn is it a commitment. It also wouldn't suit my line of work that well...but no one could tell if it was on my back :3 I love how larger tattoos look and I think my mind would be better put at ease if there were multiple things I could add to the design - thereby removing the "perfect thing in it's perfect place" dilemma I seem to face. But I know this is a huge commitment, both in time and money.
Plus I'm Asian so in the back of my mind it feels kind of like a lame/wannabe yakuza look ^-^
I have my back done. My first tattoo I got I wanted it to be super meaningful and all the jazz. Then I realized that all tattoos have stories. Its more about who you where with and where did you get it at. As soon as I am out of the service I want to get my arm done. I do believe you should always get a quality artist. But all tattoos will grow on you eventually.
Another thing: Don't worry what about other people think. Everyone has their opinions. You are doing it for your self. Let the personality shine through.
And as for the yakuza comment, it was more of a joke :P but my parents would definitely not treat it as a joke haha
And as for the yakuza comment, it was more of a joke :P but my parents would definitely not treat it as a joke haha
My mom almost ripped my ear off when she found out I had a tattoo. She also found out like 2-3 years after I got it :)). I understand your struggle.
And as for the yakuza comment, it was more of a joke :P but my parents would definitely not treat it as a joke haha
My mom almost ripped my ear off when she found out I had a tattoo. She also found out like 2-3 years after I got it :)). I understand your struggle.
I always tell my mom when she sees me after a long time o.o
That way her happiness undermines her puerto rican hulk....
My first tattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/-iOFnPHGfS/Show Image(https://instagram.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/p750x750/12224491_565695586920690_214809179_n.jpg)
thinking more and more about getting myself a barcode tatoo. But I need a "professional enough" location. All the one I though of : neck, wrist , forearm aren't working.
Maybe will go on calf but well :x
My Ubuntu tattoo.
I got this inner arm pcb/circuitry inspired piece last night.Show Image(http://i67.tinypic.com/qrexsm.jpg)
I got this inner arm pcb/circuitry inspired piece last night.Show Image(http://i67.tinypic.com/qrexsm.jpg)
I got this inner arm pcb/circuitry inspired piece last night.Show Image(http://i67.tinypic.com/qrexsm.jpg)
I got this inner arm pcb/circuitry inspired piece last night.Show Image(http://i67.tinypic.com/qrexsm.jpg)
Good to see you around this parts Akimbr0! That tat is dope!
I got this inner arm pcb/circuitry inspired piece last night.Show Image(http://i67.tinypic.com/qrexsm.jpg)
Akimbrooooo, nice one. Is it the pcb from an HHKB?
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Is he eating a rainbow chew?
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Sick!!!
Here's my latestShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ERZ607O.png)
Sick!!!
He has several newer pieces he hasn't posted :)
My problem is that I want a tattoo really badly. I have for years. But I haven't found that perfect something. Maybe it's because I have this false idea that a tattoo has to be meaningful, or symbolic, or representative of something. My friends who have lots of tattoos simply see them as something beautiful and if they like the art they'll get one. I think part of my hesitation is because I don't have one yet and I'd be painting on a blank canvas. The crux of this issue is that given the lack of tattoos to date, I think I would only want:
1. Something extremely minimalistic and well hidden, but it would have to hold deep meaning. This becomes a struggle to find the "perfect" graphic/symbol/text that I won't regret down the line. If I'm just going to get one thing, it's not going to be a random symbol from a catalogue that I feel like slapping on myself on any given day. It's got to be very personal. This also makes it extremely difficult to decide exactly WHERE to put it. I have thought spine/middle-to-upper back area would be nice, other times, tricep, but then again it will depend on the design...
2. On the other hand, the other type of tattoo I am attracted to is a full sleeve or full back. This becomes more fun to play around with, explore themes and make additions/adjustments but damn is it a commitment. It also wouldn't suit my line of work that well...but no one could tell if it was on my back :3 I love how larger tattoos look and I think my mind would be better put at ease if there were multiple things I could add to the design - thereby removing the "perfect thing in it's perfect place" dilemma I seem to face. But I know this is a huge commitment, both in time and money.
Plus I'm Asian so in the back of my mind it feels kind of like a lame/wannabe yakuza look ^-^
I have my back done. My first tattoo I got I wanted it to be super meaningful and all the jazz. Then I realized that all tattoos have stories. Its more about who you where with and where did you get it at. As soon as I am out of the service I want to get my arm done. I do believe you should always get a quality artist. But all tattoos will grow on you eventually.
Another thing: Don't worry what about other people think. Everyone has their opinions. You are doing it for your self. Let the personality shine through.
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rY3W6QF.jpg)
Smaug... Was going through some imgur pics and saw this. Thought you might enjoy. Based off of:Show Image(http://www.tolkienguide.com/pictures/auctions/bloomsbury-507-689.jpg)
My problem is that I want a tattoo really badly. I have for years. But I haven't found that perfect something. Maybe it's because I have this false idea that a tattoo has to be meaningful, or symbolic, or representative of something. My friends who have lots of tattoos simply see them as something beautiful and if they like the art they'll get one. I think part of my hesitation is because I don't have one yet and I'd be painting on a blank canvas. The crux of this issue is that given the lack of tattoos to date, I think I would only want:
1. Something extremely minimalistic and well hidden, but it would have to hold deep meaning. This becomes a struggle to find the "perfect" graphic/symbol/text that I won't regret down the line. If I'm just going to get one thing, it's not going to be a random symbol from a catalogue that I feel like slapping on myself on any given day. It's got to be very personal. This also makes it extremely difficult to decide exactly WHERE to put it. I have thought spine/middle-to-upper back area would be nice, other times, tricep, but then again it will depend on the design...
2. On the other hand, the other type of tattoo I am attracted to is a full sleeve or full back. This becomes more fun to play around with, explore themes and make additions/adjustments but damn is it a commitment. It also wouldn't suit my line of work that well...but no one could tell if it was on my back :3 I love how larger tattoos look and I think my mind would be better put at ease if there were multiple things I could add to the design - thereby removing the "perfect thing in it's perfect place" dilemma I seem to face. But I know this is a huge commitment, both in time and money.
Plus I'm Asian so in the back of my mind it feels kind of like a lame/wannabe yakuza look ^-^
I have my back done. My first tattoo I got I wanted it to be super meaningful and all the jazz. Then I realized that all tattoos have stories. Its more about who you where with and where did you get it at. As soon as I am out of the service I want to get my arm done. I do believe you should always get a quality artist. But all tattoos will grow on you eventually.
Another thing: Don't worry what about other people think. Everyone has their opinions. You are doing it for your self. Let the personality shine through.
^ I agree 100% with what Bromono said and to add to it a bit
With my first few tattoos I was in the same boat. They had to be super meaningful, with themes and deeper meanings (even if they were a little made up). But as the years went by I had new experiences that changed me on so many levels. As I changed, the meaning of my tattoos changed along with me. They became less of what they meant to me at the time, but more reminders of periods of my life when i got the tattoo - who i dated at the time, exciting moments, accomplishments... failures. And that's kind of the beauty of it. Although the tattoo is permanent in design, what they mean to me will evolve and the story of the tattoo will always eventually write itself..
here are a few of my favorite pieces.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/I5RIz4j.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/iARMDZu.jpg)
"I have my back done. My first tattoo I got I wanted it to be super meaningful and all the jazz. Then I realized that all tattoos have stories. Its more about who you where with and where did you get it at. "
well said!
i have two complete sleeves on my arms (except hands and knuckles) and my whole stomach full of ink and i get tired when i get asked about the meaning.. it's nothing i can/want explain every stranger in 2 minutes of talk.
I like the second one, very clever.
I thought they might have been but I didn't know enough about the incident to hazard a guess :) Interesting! May I ask why you got the layout of a cholera outbreak tattooed on you?
Are we really all guys?
Are there some female GH members who are willing to show their tattoos here?