Tattoo for my birthday...

MetallichicA · 26th February 2003, 23:25

I think I've finally decided to go for it and get a tattoo for my birthday. If I don't chicken out at the last minute... I want to get wings on my back. I don't think I've seen a whole lot of people with that done... then again, I don't go around asking chicks to pull their shirts up so I can see their backs

Anyway, here's a picture that's KIND OF similar to what I want to get, especially the bottom of the wings...
http://www.amybrownart.com/images02_...re_element.jpg

I guess I want something that's almost delicate, but not really fairy-ish or butterfly-ish. I have some drawings I did, just a couple dozen lol, and the ones I like best are similar to tribal tattoos... but I don't think I'll get them filled in. Just an outline (although I've heard that hurts the worst). They probably won't be any bigger than a few inches tall.

I've gotten some recommendations on some good parlors around here, and I've read up on taking care of them and all that...

So tell me your good and bad experiences with tattoos! Draw me some ideas! Convince me one way or the other! (although I'm prolly gonna get it no matter what you all say

HA!)

anubis2003 · 26th February 2003, 23:27

If you want anything with a lot of detail like that picture then you need to make sure your tattoo artist is good. Otherwise it may come out looking like crap. Have fun with it.

insomniac · 26th February 2003, 23:42

Tattoos on women (and most men, but especially women) look trashy, IMHO. Whatever though, it's your skin.

anubis2003 · 26th February 2003, 23:44

I've seen someone who had a picture of a watch tatooed on his wrist that said "NOW", so whenever anyone asked him the time he would show them that. Thought that was pretty clever.

MetallichicA · 26th February 2003, 23:58

I always wanted to get a bar code on my wrist, so I could walk up to a cash register and scan it

Magic_Midget · 27th February 2003, 00:55

LOL!

I think tattoos on some parts of the feminine body makes them very appealing. A girl I know has an Angel Wing above her buttcrack..and its reddish too! Speaking of tattoos, anyone hear about Mike Tyson tattoo on his face?

anubis2003 · 27th February 2003, 00:57

No, i haven't.
*me waits for joke, me thinks*

liquidmotion · 27th February 2003, 01:10

seems kinda femmy.

webthing · 27th February 2003, 01:12

I'd say don't do it. Don't waste your time or money. I just don't get the whole tattoo thing. Is a tattoo suppose to make you a tough guy. I don't think a big gay angel on your back will make you tough guy. I know alot of people have them. Big deal. Just another reason not to get one. If you were in the navy back in 43' and you got an ancor on your arm........maybe. And maybe if your a rock star or a gang member Are you?

And on a women tattoos (to me) looks gross as f#$%! Big turn off.

I like a womens body the way god made it nice and clean and pure. Not with a bunch of stupid art work. Same with body piercings.
If you like art work buy a beautiful picture and hang it on your wall. Another reason not to is its forever in most cases.
If you want to make a statement use your mind not your skin.

For all your guys with tats now I really don't care. I don't think it makes you look tough thought, Unless your a rock god. I know on women they are gross.

And here is the biggest reason of all not to get a tatoo. What if you get one. Then another. Then another. Then another. You get hooked on them like some people do. Well this is you in about 10 years.

MetallichicA · 27th February 2003, 01:53

Nope, not a statement... I just don't care what I look like anyway. I figure I can't get any uglier than what I am now, so why should it matter? I don't turn guys on either way.

anubis2003 · 27th February 2003, 01:57

If you want a tattoo, then get one. Before you get it, make sure you look at the picture of the tattoo that you want at least once a day for about a month(or more). If you still want it after the month is up, get it. Otherwise, try something else - another tattoo, piercing, whatever. If you can't live with it on a piece of paper for a month then there is no way you can live with it on your body for your entire life.

MetallichicA · 27th February 2003, 01:59

It'll be on my back... I won't have to look at it

I may just have Chris draw it on in Sharpie or something, just to see. Maybe just pen... Sharpie bleeds too much.

anubis2003 · 27th February 2003, 02:00

The big thing is the time that you will have it on you. You have to be able to live with it for a long time(your entire life).

Magic_Midget · 27th February 2003, 02:03

Well..since your birthday is coming up and I might be around to say it...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY METALLICHICA!!!

MetallichicA · 27th February 2003, 02:06

lol, not til later next month

but thanks!

Magic_Midget · 27th February 2003, 02:07

I prolly wont be around...hehe

MetallichicA · 27th February 2003, 02:08

WHERE ARE YOU GOING??

webthing · 27th February 2003, 02:20

Well I tried

Anyway the REAL beauty is what is on the inside not the outside.
and you sound really nice.

Good luck!!!

Galtran · 27th February 2003, 02:37

nhummmmm! I have hope of u like of mine tatoo too!

galtrantatoo.jpg

ryan · 27th February 2003, 02:47

Just hope this dosen't happen

anubis2003 · 27th February 2003, 02:48

LOL. That's great.

webthing · 27th February 2003, 02:50

Galtran
Well I guess thats not that bad.

shame on me.
I guess I'm just to old for you crazy kids.
How long did that take?

Galtran · 27th February 2003, 03:38

Quote:

Originally posted by webthing
Galtran How long did that take?

mine tatoo was made in two parts...
A half in a day, I rested 7 days later I finish the other half

anubis2003 · 27th February 2003, 03:44

That's real nice Galtran - can't take your shirt off in public though can you?

ElChevelle · 27th February 2003, 03:46

Being tattoooed, I can tell you that the glamour wears off quickly. It becomes no more than your other bodily anormalities aka moles, birthmarks, etc.
Funny thing is, most people I know, including myself, seek to cover the original with something else that more matches the current trend or thought.

Galtran · 27th February 2003, 03:58

Quote:

Originally posted by anubis2003
can't take your shirt off in public though can you?

Well... it calls atention alot... I take off my shirt only on appropriate places like beachs, my house, clubs, etc... (but always has somebody disturbing for look at)

webthing · 27th February 2003, 04:35

I did'nt mean to be harsh as I was. MetallichicA did ask to be Convinced one way or the other! Oh well it seems I put my foot in my mouth once again.

. I know someone will still ream my ass for my comments. By the way my kids have tattoos. What your going to tell your nineteen year old no you can't

So tell me why You got tattooed?

bluetape2k1 · 27th February 2003, 16:31

don't do it Becky...you're way too beautiful enough without it

but its upto you

cixelsid · 27th February 2003, 17:35

also as someone with tattoos, there is a couple things id recommend. the first would be to make sure you are completely and totally happy with the final design (before it is inked in) as you will be living with it forever, and its even better if this design has some sort of personal meaning or significance. If theres no meaning at all behind it, theres a greater chance that down the road, you will dislike the ink and be possibly ashamed, altho this isnt always true. the 2nd would be to find a GOOD shop to get it done at. shop around, go in and watch someone else being inked, thoroughly go through portfolios (if the artist has none, just leave) to see what kind of work they have done in the past. ask about sterilization, etc.

other than that, have fun! tattoos can be pretty special, and (to me at least) a source of pride

Bilbo Baggins · 27th February 2003, 17:57

I think it looks really good on women. I say go for it if you (and Chris) think it suits.

26th February 2003, 23:25	#1
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	Tattoo for my birthday... I think I've finally decided to go for it and get a tattoo for my birthday. If I don't chicken out at the last minute... I want to get wings on my back. I don't think I've seen a whole lot of people with that done... then again, I don't go around asking chicks to pull their shirts up so I can see their backs Anyway, here's a picture that's KIND OF similar to what I want to get, especially the bottom of the wings... http://www.amybrownart.com/images02_...re_element.jpg I guess I want something that's almost delicate, but not really fairy-ish or butterfly-ish. I have some drawings I did, just a couple dozen lol, and the ones I like best are similar to tribal tattoos... but I don't think I'll get them filled in. Just an outline (although I've heard that hurts the worst). They probably won't be any bigger than a few inches tall. I've gotten some recommendations on some good parlors around here, and I've read up on taking care of them and all that... So tell me your good and bad experiences with tattoos! Draw me some ideas! Convince me one way or the other! (although I'm prolly gonna get it no matter what you all say HA!)

26th February 2003, 23:27	#2
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	If you want anything with a lot of detail like that picture then you need to make sure your tattoo artist is good. Otherwise it may come out looking like crap. Have fun with it. [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

26th February 2003, 23:44	#4
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	I've seen someone who had a picture of a watch tatooed on his wrist that said "NOW", so whenever anyone asked him the time he would show them that. Thought that was pretty clever. [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

27th February 2003, 00:55	#6
Magic_Midget Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in TX finally Posts: 1,416	LOL! I think tattoos on some parts of the feminine body makes them very appealing. A girl I know has an Angel Wing above her buttcrack..and its reddish too! Speaking of tattoos, anyone hear about Mike Tyson tattoo on his face? Like Poetry and art? Visit my DeviantArt Site: www.lilithlairpoetry.deviantart.com

27th February 2003, 00:57	#7
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	No, i haven't. me waits for joke, me thinks [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

26th February 2003, 23:42	#3
insomniac Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 58,409,042 Posts: 1,614	Tattoos on women (and most men, but especially women) look trashy, IMHO. Whatever though, it's your skin.

26th February 2003, 23:58	#5
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	I always wanted to get a bar code on my wrist, so I could walk up to a cash register and scan it

27th February 2003, 01:10	#8
liquidmotion Smokes Two Joints Beta Team Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SFBA Posts: 3,680	seems kinda femmy. For a good time: shup \| stashbox \| my homepage

27th February 2003, 01:53	#10
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	Nope, not a statement... I just don't care what I look like anyway. I figure I can't get any uglier than what I am now, so why should it matter? I don't turn guys on either way.

27th February 2003, 01:57	#11
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	If you want a tattoo, then get one. Before you get it, make sure you look at the picture of the tattoo that you want at least once a day for about a month(or more). If you still want it after the month is up, get it. Otherwise, try something else - another tattoo, piercing, whatever. If you can't live with it on a piece of paper for a month then there is no way you can live with it on your body for your entire life. [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

27th February 2003, 01:59	#12
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	It'll be on my back... I won't have to look at it I may just have Chris draw it on in Sharpie or something, just to see. Maybe just pen... Sharpie bleeds too much.

27th February 2003, 02:00	#13
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	The big thing is the time that you will have it on you. You have to be able to live with it for a long time(your entire life). [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

27th February 2003, 02:03	#14
Magic_Midget Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in TX finally Posts: 1,416	Well..since your birthday is coming up and I might be around to say it... HAPPY BIRTHDAY METALLICHICA!!! Like Poetry and art? Visit my DeviantArt Site: www.lilithlairpoetry.deviantart.com

27th February 2003, 02:06	#15
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	lol, not til later next month but thanks!

27th February 2003, 02:07	#16
Magic_Midget Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in TX finally Posts: 1,416	I prolly wont be around...hehe Like Poetry and art? Visit my DeviantArt Site: www.lilithlairpoetry.deviantart.com

27th February 2003, 02:08	#17
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	WHERE ARE YOU GOING??

27th February 2003, 02:20	#18
webthing Forum King Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Central Pennsylvania USA Posts: 2,653	Well I tried Anyway the REAL beauty is what is on the inside not the outside. and you sound really nice. Good luck!!!

27th February 2003, 02:37	#19
Galtran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: A wet succubus land... Posts: 124	nhummmmm! I have hope of u like of mine tatoo too! galtrantatoo.jpg

27th February 2003, 02:48	#21
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	LOL. That's great. [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

27th February 2003, 02:50	#22
webthing Forum King Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Central Pennsylvania USA Posts: 2,653	Galtran Well I guess thats not that bad. shame on me. I guess I'm just to old for you crazy kids. How long did that take?

27th February 2003, 03:44	#24
anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	That's real nice Galtran - can't take your shirt off in public though can you? [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

27th February 2003, 03:46	#25
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,448	Being tattoooed, I can tell you that the glamour wears off quickly. It becomes no more than your other bodily anormalities aka moles, birthmarks, etc. Funny thing is, most people I know, including myself, seek to cover the original with something else that more matches the current trend or thought.

27th February 2003, 04:35	#27
webthing Forum King Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Central Pennsylvania USA Posts: 2,653	I did'nt mean to be harsh as I was. MetallichicA did ask to be Convinced one way or the other! Oh well it seems I put my foot in my mouth once again. . I know someone will still ream my ass for my comments. By the way my kids have tattoos. What your going to tell your nineteen year old no you can't So tell me why You got tattooed?

27th February 2003, 16:31	#28
bluetape2k1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,356	don't do it Becky...you're way too beautiful enough without it but its upto you

27th February 2003, 17:35	#29
cixelsid Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1	also as someone with tattoos, there is a couple things id recommend. the first would be to make sure you are completely and totally happy with the final design (before it is inked in) as you will be living with it forever, and its even better if this design has some sort of personal meaning or significance. If theres no meaning at all behind it, theres a greater chance that down the road, you will dislike the ink and be possibly ashamed, altho this isnt always true. the 2nd would be to find a GOOD shop to get it done at. shop around, go in and watch someone else being inked, thoroughly go through portfolios (if the artist has none, just leave) to see what kind of work they have done in the past. ask about sterilization, etc. other than that, have fun! tattoos can be pretty special, and (to me at least) a source of pride

27th February 2003, 17:57	#30
Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,228	I think it looks really good on women. I say go for it if you (and Chris) think it suits.

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