GrayCatLove;111208 wrote:
And nothing wrong with tramp stamps. (Right? RIGHT?)

Right! Since I have one.

BananaBread;111158 wrote:
Welcome. For your first tattoo you should totally get a barbed wire on your arm! 😉

Naw – he needs to get a Tramp Stamp like mine! 😀

You know, I am quite aware of the Swastika’s original meaning – it is an ancient symbol found all over the world. I’d guess it came out of Atlantis originally – but whatever.

However, this sure comes under the heading of “pick your battles”. I certainly do have my own personal crusades (Men’s liberation and dress reform), but reforming the…[Read more]

This could be a surprise missile attack!

Here’s a “better”, or at least *sharper* picture:

Crackbaby;110193 wrote:
… we are the buckle of the bible belt and social conservatives hold alot of sway politically…

Social conservatives can go straight to their Hell, and stay there. They can take the fiscal liberals with them.

Some of the most awesome tattoos I’ve seen have been totally freehand.

bluey;109470 wrote:
It depends. Does she have a tattoo? If so she must have done it 😀

After this, she’s going to get one!

Need to see it in context…

Only among the unethical.

Keeping in mind who/what I am: A (straight) guy who many have called “feminine” as I wear skirts daily, have a “tramp stamp” tattoo, wear earrings and other jewelry, have long hair and am a Belly Dancer. Whatever – I personally don’t consider myself “feminine” in an absolute sense; but if it makes others happy to call me so – I’m OK with…[Read more]

Thaela;108434 wrote:
I’ll post some pics if I can get a decent shot of it… since it’ll be a bit harder to take a photo of my back without someone to help.

Just use the timer function on your camera. It might take a couple of tries, but you’ll get it!

Looking forward to that one! My next is this coming Sunday!

Here’s my spin. Tastes vary, do what YOU like etc. But since you asked…

Do plan ahead.

BUT

Negative space is important. Read that again. I *personally* don’t care for sleeves in the way they’re usually done. Too much going on, the beauty is lost in the noise, etc. etc.

Plan your arm, but leave open space – it will look MUCH better…[Read more]

BertNaked;107686 wrote:
…Here in Norway tattoos and bodymods have been much more accepted by the public. Could be something cultural here, that we won’t find in the US.

When it comes to this kind of stuff, the US is one of the most backward nations in the world…

Let us know – I for one am looking forward to your triumphant tale!

Thaela;107328 wrote:
Touché 😉
I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I’m still afraid for this lol

Afraid? Nuts, I was terrified. But I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. It is *so* worth it. You’ll see!

How long until?

Thaela;107224 wrote:
Whew! I don’t know if that makes me feel better or worse…lol. Sounds really painful… yikes 😮

Neat site though, thanks for the link 🙂

Hey! I’m a *guy*. If I can do it, you certainly can! 🙂

Thaela;107201 wrote:
hehe =P

Now to get up the courage to actually make the appointment. That black linework’s gonna hurt like a bitch =/

Yes it is – but you can do it!

Here’s the excruciatingly detailed blow-by-blow of my experience:

http://www.doubleveil.net/tattoo.htm

Thaela – there’s no doubt you’ll encounter some flak from time to time from those with smooth brains. Ignore it.

Yea, the second one is Henna, and very beautiful to my eyes. The 4th one isn’t my cuppa, but I don’t really see anything “wrong” either. The first and 3rd? WTF?