Any of you bastards got tattoos? I'm seriously considering getting one but I was reading online yesterday through all the hygiene regiemes the artists have to go through to make sure you have a perfect one. To be honest, I wouldn't trust the bastards. I don't want one of those one's that takes over your body, just one on my upper arm. I got my TB scar on my left arm so I was thinking of getting one that goes around that, have a look, what do you think?

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and I couldn't find this one, but it's really cool :'(

thast tight as hell get it man if your not afraid of needles

Tight as hell? A good thing? And which one, there are 4, all numbered for your convienience

I'd never get a tatoo, but that's just me. Something about doing things to my body that can never be changed doesn't mix well with me.

I got a tattoo...it is awful...it is a jester on my leg. I was 17 when I got it, no reason to get it, I just needed a tattoo at that rebellious stage of my life. I do not recommend getting one without REALLY liking the piece that you want to get. I can't wait to get another one, but I am so disappointed with the one I have now. It makes me look like a joker, which sadly, is the story of my life....Chems this Friday, whoop whoop!!

I know a really great tattoo artist I can hook you up with if you ever venture out to California!



Personally I think they are awesome, some are real works of art that reflect a person's personality - but I would never get one. Not really a religious thing, but my consideration is somewhat religiously motivated, mainly out of respect for past generations and stuff. Although I did entertain the thought of having my son's name tattooed on my arm. ;)



A good friend of mine is covered from neck to his sleeves and the artwork is exceptional. A little much for some people (little old ladies are scared of him) but his southern charm puts things in balance. I actually know quite a few people with tats, my virgin skin is a minority where I work! The advice I've heard my workmates give is not to get a tat on a whim, because you might not want it in a year or 10 years or whatever. Pick a design, better yet, design your own (if you can't draw, then a tattoo artist can help you realize your design) - and think on it for a year or even longer. If you still want it a year from when you picked it, then go right ahead.



The thing you've got to remember is that tattoos need care. You have to get them retouched every so often, to maintain their color and vibrance. Even if you use black ink, the color fades out to greenish over time and starts to look real muddy. Also pick up magazines, there's tons of them devoted to tattoos. There's some sound advice (as well as great art and ideas) in them.



The best advice I've heard (besides not to get one on a whim) is to shop around for a tattoo artist. I know tat artists just starting out need experience but go with someone who's been doing it a while. Look at their work - are the lines clean, is the ink consistent - they should have portfolios to show you, and talk to people.



Good luck and let us know how it goes.

DON'T BE Drinking before going into a tattoo shop ;-)

X-D Drinking before someone continously pokes you with an ink filled needle is a prerequisite in the tattoo world!!!!!

The pic that isn't broken looks like the one that Tyson got on his face. My opinion: body mods are poor choices, especially if you plan on having a career.

I shall be getting one this summer. Designing it myself.

Here's a link for you _thor: http://www.createatattoo.com/

This is the one i'm thinking about, your opinions please.

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They all look pretty unoriginal to me.

Really? :?



I thought the last one's I posted looked smart. They're kind of like blades.

Iev been seeing them blades for a while now. Come up with something totally different, something that describes you as a person.

Yeah, but, that looks cool. And that describes me a person; cool. I think I could top that.

Thanks for the tip, but I am attending art school so I am going to create one from scratch.

nice, Thor.



I'd never get one. No bodily violations for me.

It's art. I'm an artist.

@Iguana:

Why don't you put the english flag on your chest? ;-)