Fan of tattoos or not?

[xxpeplyxx]

Have to admit I'm a tattoo lover! I had my 3rd one today



I had it done with the date my man got down on one knee at Disney world! I actually cannot stop looking at it!

Do you have a tattoo, if so where is it and what is it of?

 

[Vickyrowe]

I have 7 and planning a load more when I'm not saving for our Disney trip. I have:

1. A butterfly and swirls filling my left for arm.

2. Nan on one wrist.
3. Grandad on the other.
4. Stars on the top of my back.
5. A Mickey head and a Walt quote on my neck.

6. A Sugar skull on the top of my right arm , which is the start of my floral half sleeve.

7. Stars on my Thumb.

Hoping to get a horseshoe on my foot ( it was crushed by a horse 10yrs ago and it's to cover up the broken blood vessels/ scar) and another Walt Quote on my back before we go away.

I love Tattoos and am hoping to get 2 half sleeves and both forearms , and a lot more on my back and legs .

If people knew me I don't come across as your typical person to be covered in tattoos, quiet , studious and shy.

I can also cover all of mine except my thumb, and I do if I need to go to a church or anywhere where I'm not 100% they will be appreciated.

But I do love showing them off too. Excuse the shiny photos , they are just finished in them and still covered in Vasaline.

 

[Vickyrowe]

I also have a fab artist , who really helps bring my designs to life. I draw all my own designs , Picking one of the Flashes off the wall just isn't my thing.

He has a private studio and is appointment only so no chance of people walking in, 100% one on one attention and a chance to work together to get the best tattoo possible. My first was done my another artist , who kept being interrupted by walk ins and while the tattoo is good , it just felt very impersonal , when all my designs have a deep meaning behind them.

 

[Ware Bears]

I've never wanted one myself but I do like seeing other people's and hearing the stories behind them. Great designs.

 

[LunaMini]

This really is something I have thought about doing and I have a feeling it would end up being Disney related!
My only problem is I can't decide where and I'm not 100% confident about going to a studio on my own

 

[xxpeplyxx]

I have 7 and planning a load more when I'm not saving for our Disney trip. I have: 1. A butterfly and swirls filling my left for arm. http://s614.photobucket.com/user/wicky_woo/media/bfly_zps4adbbf30.jpg.html 2. Nan on one wrist. 3. Grandad on the other. 4. Stars on the top of my back. 5. A Mickey head and a Walt quote on my neck. http://s614.photobucket.com/user/wicky_woo/media/mousetat_zps10ba03fd.jpg.html 6. A Sugar skull on the top of my right arm , which is the start of my floral half sleeve. http://s614.photobucket.com/user/wicky_woo/media/skull_zpsded5c9b6.jpg.html 7. Stars on my Thumb. Hoping to get a horseshoe on my foot ( it was crushed by a horse 10yrs ago and it's to cover up the broken blood vessels/ scar) and another Walt Quote on my back before we go away. I love Tattoos and am hoping to get 2 half sleeves and both forearms , and a lot more on my back and legs . If people knew me I don't come across as your typical person to be covered in tattoos, quiet , studious and shy. I can also cover all of mine except my thumb, and I do if I need to go to a church or anywhere where I'm not 100% they will be appreciated. But I do love showing them off too. Excuse the shiny photos , they are just finished in them and still covered in Vasaline.

I absolutely love the disney quote and the skull is amazing!! I love the fact you have a variety of different ones

 

[xxpeplyxx]

This really is something I have thought about doing and I have a feeling it would end up being Disney related! My only problem is I can't decide where and I'm not 100% confident about going to a studio on my own

You've got to be 100% sure before you get it or else you'll regret it like I do with the one on my left leg! Fortunately I stopped with just the outlines on 4 stars and only one was filled in, I plan to get it removed some day! But I'm fairly sure it'll still cost about £700 if not more! Having said that it doesn't bother me that I do have it either I just don't particularly like it! So make sure it's something your happy with or have something somewhere that can be hidden if you want to hide it! Like my foot is fine but leg and wrist I can really hide! And tattoo studios are not bad at all! They look kinda daunting but I think you'll gone the staff and genuinely lovely! I've been using my studio for piercings since I was 15 and had my first tattoo at 18! My recent tattoo was done by someone I had never met but he did an amazing job and spent a long time perfecting his drawing and the outcome was fantastic! Go into a few and ask to have a look at some of their designs you can usually tell how friendly they are just by walking in there! Also have some ideas of what you like, tell them what kind of things you like and ask if they can draw something up for you! They have very creative minds and it's amazing what they can think up just by you throwing some ideas at them! The picture I gave Aaron yesterday was nearly the same as what I got but he said the one in the picture was wonky and looked rubbish as it was to small to show of the detail of the bow, so I just said go with the size you fill is right for the style of tattoo! And boy did he do a good job! Also whilst he was doing it he asked if the picture I gave him had a black outline around the bow, I showed him and it did! I said to him you are the tattooist and you know what will look better so you do what you think will look best and he said no outline it looks rubbish with an outline! And again he was right! They generally know what their doing so once you have an idea pop into a studio and see what they can draw up for you! :-D

 

[Vickyrowe]

You've got to be 100% sure before you get it or else you'll regret it like I do with the one on my left leg! Fortunately I stopped with just the outlines on 4 stars and only one was filled in, I plan to get it removed some day! But I'm fairly sure it'll still cost about £700 if not more! Having said that it doesn't bother me that I do have it either I just don't particularly like it! So make sure it's something your happy with or have something somewhere that can be hidden if you want to hide it! Like my foot is fine but leg and wrist I can really hide! And tattoo studios are not bad at all! They look kinda daunting but I think you'll gone the staff and genuinely lovely! I've been using my studio for piercings since I was 15 and had my first tattoo at 18! My recent tattoo was done by someone I had never met but he did an amazing job and spent a long time perfecting his drawing and the outcome was fantastic! Go into a few and ask to have a look at some of their designs you can usually tell how friendly they are just by walking in there! Also have some ideas of what you like, tell them what kind of things you like and ask if they can draw something up for you! They have very creative minds and it's amazing what they can think up just by you throwing some ideas at them! The picture I gave Aaron yesterday was nearly the same as what I got but he said the one in the picture was wonky and looked rubbish as it was to small to show of the detail of the bow, so I just said go with the size you fill is right for the style of tattoo! And boy did he do a good job! Also whilst he was doing it he asked if the picture I gave him had a black outline around the bow, I showed him and it did! I said to him you are the tattooist and you know what will look better so you do what you think will look best and he said no outline it looks rubbish with an outline! And again he was right! They generally know what their doing so once you have an idea pop into a studio and see what they can draw up for you! :-D

I agree with the above, You will know when you find the right studio/ artist, it will just feel right , My artist Wayne , felt like an old friend from the first time I met him, I had a couple of artists laugh at my designs and say they had to change everything etc, but Wayne sat with me and advised on balance, positioning and colour , so I ended up with my drawings but with an artists eye.

Also don't be afraid to ask questions , ask to see the equipment , the autoclave and associated certificates, and make sure they open fresh needles and uses new everything with you. It sounds basic but there are some unscrupulous people out there who will cut corners.

Most studios have websites, or Facebook pages these days, so go and look through the pics , get a feel for their style , see what fits with your ideas.

Be warned tattoos are like chocolates , you can't just have one !!!

 

[pampat]

My DH and I both have the OPs Mickey (the open design) on our wrists, for our love of the mouse; we both have Boston Red Sox emblems on our left inside forearms; he has his personal 'bar code' on his upper arm and I have Elphaba's (from Wicked) broomstick on my right ankle. No idea how to post pictures, but if I work it out I will do!

My daughter has Chinese symbols (which mean Joy, her name) on her hip, Glina's (from Wicked) wand on her stomach and the Boston Red Sox 'B' on her inside wrist.

We all want some more, but I also would counsel anyone to think about where you have your bodyart. My daughter wishes she had her 'B' somewhere else as she has to cover it with plasters for work!

Pam

 

[pieface]

Hi from your friend from the U.S. I have a Mickey dressed in a state police uniform on my right forearm and a bull dog road dog on my left shoulder. I had a mid life crisis could not afford a sports car so I got a tattoo. If you get one you really have to like it so you don't regret it. I'll be at Disney Monday for a week can't wait.

 

[princess_ariel_85]

xxpeplyxx - I like your tattoo & Vicky I like your butterfly & swirls and your quote tattoos. They're really nice.

I'm a fan of tattoos. I currently have 4 small ones with the possibility to having more one day. Sadly none of them are Disney related yet. My favourite one so far though is my 1-Up Super Mario mushroom, it's a small nod to my love of Nintendo and my Mario filled youth lol I had loads of comments about it during our trips to Disney, CMs are always asking about it.

 

[LunaMini]

You've got to be 100% sure before you get it or else you'll regret it like I do with the one on my left leg! Fortunately I stopped with just the outlines on 4 stars and only one was filled in, I plan to get it removed some day! But I'm fairly sure it'll still cost about £700 if not more! Having said that it doesn't bother me that I do have it either I just don't particularly like it! So make sure it's something your happy with or have something somewhere that can be hidden if you want to hide it! Like my foot is fine but leg and wrist I can really hide! And tattoo studios are not bad at all! They look kinda daunting but I think you'll gone the staff and genuinely lovely! I've been using my studio for piercings since I was 15 and had my first tattoo at 18! My recent tattoo was done by someone I had never met but he did an amazing job and spent a long time perfecting his drawing and the outcome was fantastic! Go into a few and ask to have a look at some of their designs you can usually tell how friendly they are just by walking in there! Also have some ideas of what you like, tell them what kind of things you like and ask if they can draw something up for you! They have very creative minds and it's amazing what they can think up just by you throwing some ideas at them! The picture I gave Aaron yesterday was nearly the same as what I got but he said the one in the picture was wonky and looked rubbish as it was to small to show of the detail of the bow, so I just said go with the size you fill is right for the style of tattoo! And boy did he do a good job! Also whilst he was doing it he asked if the picture I gave him had a black outline around the bow, I showed him and it did! I said to him you are the tattooist and you know what will look better so you do what you think will look best and he said no outline it looks rubbish with an outline! And again he was right! They generally know what their doing so once you have an idea pop into a studio and see what they can draw up for you! :-D

I agree with the above, You will know when you find the right studio/ artist, it will just feel right , My artist Wayne , felt like an old friend from the first time I met him, I had a couple of artists laugh at my designs and say they had to change everything etc, but Wayne sat with me and advised on balance, positioning and colour , so I ended up with my drawings but with an artists eye.

Also don't be afraid to ask questions , ask to see the equipment , the autoclave and associated certificates, and make sure they open fresh needles and uses new everything with you. It sounds basic but there are some unscrupulous people out there who will cut corners.

Most studios have websites, or Facebook pages these days, so go and look through the pics , get a feel for their style , see what fits with your ideas.

Be warned tattoos are like chocolates , you can't just have one !!!

Thanks for the advice

I think it's more a confidence thing with me about strange places and strange people, I'm really not the bravest! I always said I was brave behind a keyboard, but not so much so in person!

 

[Kilted_Yank]

I have six tattoos. One of them is from my youthful days in the U.S. Marine Corps, an eagle, globe and anchor emblem on my left shoulder.

The other five are religious in nature, and are as follows: I have a Chi Rho just above the inside of my right wrist, and a Martin Luther seal just above it, just beneath the crook of my elbow.

I also have a cross of nails on my right shoulder. Just below the crook of my left elbow, I have VDMA cross (look it up if you care to).

On my back, a little below my collar line, and centered, I have a Jerusalem Cross with the text of Phillipians 4:13 in greek.

I love my tattoos, and I plan to get more... I also love and appreciate good tattoo work done by or on others.