Well, I'm 16 now and legally can get a tattoo. Now it's really all up to when my parents let me. My brother may be getting a black rose on his right shoulder soon so if that happens, I'll be getting mine too, anyway.




I'd be getting this tattoo without the lettering and a little bit higher up on my back.

Reasoning: It's my guardian angel and I've always wanted a tattoo that had wings involved. Saw this tattoo a few years back on David Beckham's back and I always thought it was awesome. I love the concept, the actual look of it, and what it stands for to me. I'm now asking you guys, do you think this is a good design or have you seen better? I'd like some guiding Thanks a lot guys and girls!

I think that it's a good design...but in my honest opinion...have you thought about trying to change it a bit and make it original specifically for you? I've got a few tattoos that are close to what other people might have, but for the most part mine were specifically drawn up for me. It's a great, beautiful design, but incorporate the design into something that's just....you. Like maybe find a different phrase or change how the wings are positioned or however small...just make it yours. That's just my opinion anyway. Hope it gives you some sort of something to think on Best of Luck

It's very nice and all, but wouldn't you like to add something to it to make it your own and more original?

It is nice work and by all means use it as inspiration. But it doesn't look like a piece of flash to me which means he had the piece custom drawn for him. Copying it is just bad form. Honestly, all my pieces are custom drawn and if I ever saw one of them on someone else my first impulse would be to strangle the b%@ch. A better option is to find an artist who's work you love and have them use that piece as an inspiration to draw you up your own unique piece of art.

Copying someone else's tattoo is a serious dick move, something only an inconsiderate child, or a complete asshole adult would do. If you're dead set on getting inked right now, go talk to your artist, tell him what you want, and have him design something specific for you.

Besides, tattoos are supposed to reflect your own aesthetic sensibilities. Are you seriously telling me that you've no identity of your own, so much so that you have to gank someone else's aesthetics entirely? Are you THAT bankrupt of originality and sense of self? Or do you just simply not take tattooing seriously, and put no thought into this whatsoever?

As Apriltg said, if I saw someone with one of my original creations on them, my first reaction would be to attempt to unscrew their heads off their body....and I'd be justified in doing so. By taking MY ink, you're taking part of my sense of self, part of my creativity and originality, and showing me an utter lack of basic human respect.

In short, you'd be a serious fucking dick. Grow up, be original, and use that image as a jumping off point.

Besides, that design isn't all that great to begin with. The fuck's wrong with you?

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pretty much says it all man. NEVER copy someone else's work.

it is a very nice design but why dont you try make your own,that especially only you that have the tattoo?im agree with Knighthawk says...

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Hi

I have seen this version several hundred times of varying quality.
In fact I think David Beckham's angel tattoo must rate within the top 5 of copied tattoos around the world.

Whilst it is an awesome piece of ink you should consider getting something which carries your unique style as it is going to be on for life and it is going to be a big piece.

It will also hurt like a bastard so best to get something decent you won't regret.

Check out these links for angel tattoo inspiration it might help you refine your choice.

http://art.thehomeofjon.net/tag/good-and-evil/

http://www.religioustattoos.net/Other_Tattoos/index.php

http://tattoo5.com/wp-content/upload...oo-Designs.jpg

http://media.photobucket.com/image/w...09/tattoos.jpg (alright not so much about angel but damn hot )

http://angel-tattoo.net/wp-content/u...ack-tattoo.jpg

These are just a few examples of the great artwork you could have custom done.

Take Care
Matthew

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Ya I agree there's ways to make it unique to you. For one you can put your own special message or use fonts with your initials or can of course have it designed in color.

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Knighthawk really hit the nail on the head. Don't copy someone else's work.

My friend always jokes he will get the same tattoo that I have (it's an original piece) and I always tell him, I will just have to skin him, as it's MY tattoo, that would have just happened to end up on his body... LOL!

Really though, it sounds as if you are excited to get a tattoo, and that's great! But 16 is very young, and it's likely you will have to live with what you chose for a pretty significant amount of time, so don't rush into an idea just because you really want some ink.