I didn’t automatically read this as an engine. Once I knew what it was, I thought:

– It’s a little too big to look right on the back.
– The colors are a little strange.
– I might like this better when it has a lot more detail.

It’s certainly got a unique feel I’ve not seen in biomechanical tattoos, and it’s very masculine.

My body is something I intend to look good as a whole for a long time. Therefore, my tattoos need to look good for a long time. Details fade and blur if too delicate.

Tip every session, at least 20%. And I’d do it in one session. We’re the sex that gives birth and menstruates for days. A tattoo all day should be doable.

Come on. There more lousy paintings than tattoos.

I can’t ever see it being that acceptable in my career for at least fifty more years. I don’t have any tattoos that are visible in dress clothes, but I think my personal style has affected career opportunities now. If I grew out my hair to a bob and got a deep tan and packed on 20 lbs. and…[Read more]

D3FiANC3;110773 wrote:
These two phrases don’t seem to go together.

“Short” to me is an inch above the knee.

Well, I’ve made the bold decision that at the end of the summer, when I am done with classes/thesis and only lack clinical hours for my next degree, I’m getting the tiger on my lower back, unless my tattooist finds it inadvisable.

I think it’ll look pretty swell/bitchin’.

mrchen;110760 wrote:
the folks around here know I dont like text tattoos either, but that sure is the best excuse I have heard for getting one, sorry about your loss, my gram was the leader of our family, the glue that help everything together, I know the feeling

There is a vast difference between:

“I don’t like your tattoo.”

and

“Your…[Read more]

mrchen;110761 wrote:
I dont know love, it seems like a pretty shitty place in a case like your quote!

Probably better for a vacation than a permanent residence.

You don’t have to like everyone’s tattoo.

It would be fantastic to have civility, though. 😉

D3FiANC3;110716 wrote:
This thread reminded me of a guy I worked with when I lived in West Virginia. He had a swastika tattooed on his head (which was shaved) and yes, it was for racist reasons. About 2 days after he got it done, a few black guys jumped him and beat the piss out of him. He comes to work and says “You see what they’re like?!”…[Read more]

An hour’s worth of work like that should run about $100.

And, Adler, I’m glad you’ve maybe learned to stop being so ugly about text tattoos.

Gorgeous! What does the ribbon say?

I want to see more of the top work. I’m less thrilled as I scroll down.

Occasionally, part of my job IS looking conservative in a dress. I guess I could always go for below the knee at work functions.

BURGESS;110602 wrote:
That’s good. The one I was thinking of using doesn’t resemble the nazi symbol.

I think it would be great to bring back its true meanings. 🙂

And maybe we can bring back the true meaning of the word “fond” to mean “foolish.” Um, no. Language and symbols evolve, and your tattoo is simply in poor taste. You KNOW it’s in…[Read more]

I wouldn’t do all you can take for 12 hours for only $400. That would be about $33 an hour, which is not really that great for artistic endeavors. I say skip it and save up.

Gorgeous! Also, there’s nothing wrong with being a crazy cat lady. I should know. 😉

168. At that age, you should just know better.

D3FiANC3;110550 wrote:
I like it. And damn your arm looks as swollen as mine was after 7.5 hours. I could barely find my elbow for about 5 days.

Gives new meaning to the expression, “Can’t tell your asshole from your elbow.” 😀

I appreciate the suggestions. Does anyone think it would look odd if I placed the tattoo so I could wear a short dress without it showing?