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talk to me about tattoos
I think I've finally (at 33) decided what tattoo I want. Placement where it won't stretch too much is important at this point.
I'm thinking of starting on my left front shoulder (like where your bra strap hits the cup) and continuing over the shoulder to the top of the arm. Kind of like this, but smaller so I can cover it with a shirt easily:
(scroll down, Cali made it a decent size)
I think I want some sort of art nouveau dahlia design, and of course I can't find one. But sorta like above shading wise, and a combo of these (but better):
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(scroll, damn you)
Is there a better way to do an image search? I'm having a hard time with the google. And there are a lot of bad "art nouveau" tattoos out there. Like they look like bad airbrushing with extra swirls.
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
Re: talk to me about tattoos
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
I'm sorry that it's SO BIG, of course the Knot won't let me resize.
I've seen a few people around town with similar to the dogwood one, and they got it done at the same place, so I think I know where I'm going.
Anyone have an opinion on white tattoos? I think subtle is better as I age, and I'd like not to clash if I'm wearing a fancy dress (<<happens every 2-3 years).
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
White tattoos do NOT hold up well over time. I would not recommend. They end up looking more like scar tissue, stretch marks or branding than a tattoo.
As far as searching goes, don't expect to find exactly what you want. Print out a number of photos, take them to an artist, and have him or her sketch something up, taking into consideration the things you like and dislike about your examples.
While I am by no means an expert, I have a fair amount of work, and I'm friends with a few professionals, so please let me know if you have other specific questions!
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
Yeah, you're probably not going to find something exactly like what you want, but a good artist can take your ideas and create something. Otherwise, you wouldn't be getting something unique, and you might as well pick a tazmanian devil out of the flip book in the front of the tattoo place.
I have a white tattoo, it's my favorite out of all of them. I think it will be hard to tattoo in white if you want a really intricate design like some of the ones that you posted. You have to have the white tattooed a lot for it to show up, it's like getting double the ink. And it fades faster so you'll need to have touch ups if you want it to stay bright white. I've never retouched mine, it's about 14 years old now, and it's pretty subtle. That's one of the things I love most about it though.
Love your designs. And I love the white. I hope you go for it!
I was hoping you'd chime in. Thanks for letting me pick your brain.
Is there a good subtle color? Preferably not pink? My favorite color combo in real life is red, purple and orange, but that might hard to find good clothes matches for. Is grey too emo?
Maybe like the dogwood above, but without the outline? Would the white/grey hold up better?
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
I make picture small. Drive car. Go store.
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
You're in Portland? Me too! I'd recommend Ren at Albatross. It's on Division. He does absolutely amazing, detailed work. Everyone I know that's gone to him is 100% in love with the finished product. I'm starting a piece from him on Saturday, yay!
And yeah, white tattoos look icky really fast. Just print out some inspiration pics and bring them to the artist you want to work with.
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
I didn't know you got the white one so long ago, Hezz. I remember the picture you showed, it still looks really good. I like subtle too.
At this point I don't need something that says "I'm so badass, I got a TATTOO". I've just always wanted a permanent artwork to carry around with me. I was talking with my friend who got one of a cello with a tree for the neck. He came up with it because he plays the cello and is a pretty woodsy guy. So he took in a picture of a tree and a cello and said "Can you combine these?" Then I started thinking how I love gardening/flowers and old storybook illustrations - bingo!
The lack of exactly what I'm looking for isn't worrying me so much as the number of really bad ones I'm seeing out there. I'm not always good at explaining what I like about something without a visual. The designs I've seen from this one local artist are already really close to what I love. I hope she knows what dahlias look like.
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
HOW DARE YOU, MADAME!
This next bit is for Mouse, everyone else look away! I said, LOOK AWAY! I'm hideous!
I actually happen to have a new scar near the old white so you can see the color difference. You can also see how the white fades out.
I SAID SUBTLE. An hello? White Out isn't very practical because it washes off.
I don't like having to match things, I'm bad at it already. I don't want to just choose one color either. And just black looks weird on a flower to me. Flowers aren't black.
I don't care if it fades, just as long as it doesn't stay raised. I love the idea of someone staring at my shoulder trying to figure out if they're seeing things.
Can I add color over it if I change my mind? Can I get it to say Wino Forever?
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
I'm sorry, please be my friend! It's cute! GAHH
I'm not sure if you're talking to me, but I'm going to act like you are!
There are a lot of colors you can use that'll be relatively subtle -- they can use pastels, etc. I'm not a fan of pinks, but there are a lot of nice lighter purples and greens. Personally, I love grey tattoos, and I don't consider myself emo. The majority of my work is black and grey! You can talk with an artist about a design without the black outline, but I'm fairly certain that those don't tend to hold us as well, either. You never know, though! Everyone is different.
You should for real go into a few different shops and talk to a few differet artists. Get recommendations, but go with your gut. You need to trust and like this person a lot. You'll be spending significant time and $$ on this, and you want to make sure the artist's style is in line with your aesthetic.
But, really, don't stress! What's the worst that can happen? You don't like it? Been there. It's amazing what they can do in terms of covering up. You'll be great!
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
Oh, wow, he is talented. I thought the name of the place was Tiger Lily, but I just looked them up, and uh, no. So I'll put this on the list.
The people I saw around town (Ikea and TJs, and on the max) had it done by someone named Amy. They were all flowers in that old storybook/nouveau look. Maybe I'll hang out at Ikea and see if I see the checker again
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
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If I were a man (or fitty) I'd totally call my penis THE WIZARD - HappyTummy
I was GOFZ. I just forgot to quote! And then other people had chimed in, so I didn't want to look like I wasn't meaning them too. Because I appreciate all.of.you. Does not holding up mean bits just fade? I could handle that.
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Mod, I'm thinking not too much smaller than the first one, just starting up high enough over the boob that if I wear something strapless it won't cut off the bottom, and on the arm stopping where a t-shirt sleeve would.
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Also, I tried googling "Portland floral tattoo" because you never know, I could find the person I was thinking of that way. And 1) like half of them are dahlias. And 2) how pretty is this?
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
Book Review Blog
If I were a man (or fitty) I'd totally call my penis THE WIZARD - HappyTummy
Because it has white for the highlighting!
There are so many tattoo places here, it's hard to narrow it down! I've also heard good things about Alice at Infinity tattoo.
Oh yeah?
Yes. That's a nice flower design. But I think the black emphasizes the design vs florality of it.
I'm having fun making up words today. That's what happens when you only get two hours of sleep.
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
I've been thinking about a tattoo lately too! But whenever I start thinking seriously about it, I picture Fallin and my mother in law looking at me in disappointment.
I would love to get something for my sisters somewhere. I love quote tattoos, but it's so hard to find something unique, personal, the right length, timeless and not cheesy.
I kind of want to get "I carry your heart" on the side of my wrist/arm.
I love the middle one (the red and light blue).
I don't think you have to worry about matching your tattoo. My next one is going to be an arrow, because I want everyone to know I'm just as badass as Katniss, but then I think I'm going to do something colorful.
Sneakers and tattoos: they don't have to match your outfit!
we all fall down sometimes
brass and ballet flats
Listen to your mom, Mouse.
I have wanted a tattoo forever, but I just have no idea what design to get. And I am not above getting a tramp stamp.
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
That instantly drew my eyes also - could not............stop..............staring...........
Ok, now that my confession is over, I could not see any of the others.........damn work computer.......
I am 41, and have been working up the courage to get my first tat. I am thinking on my shoulder or my uppper arm, but a friend of mine has one on her wrist, so I am thinking there too. Decisions, decisions.
Psst....Gouda......it is leaf....not leave FYI