Tattoos

[ostarella]

Talking over on Bevimoo's lj the other day about tattoos. I had never been able to decide quite what I'd like to have, but I think I've actually decided - now it's just the design to find/choose/create. But I want to use Capricorn, since it's actually about as accurate a description of me as one could get.

So far, I've found three that might work, although I'm not really fond of the third one:







Opinions? And like where I should put this thing? ;-)

Comments

[beckyblack]

I like the first or the third. The second is a bit neither one thing or another.

Where? Hmm, well it depends if you'll have to worry about the issue of "visible tattoos" when it comes to jobs and stuff. And somewhere that doesn't expand too much if you gain weight, or go saggy if you lose it!

I vote back. Also, if you ever regret getting it, you can't see it all the time. :D

I'm not a tattoo person. I can't even commit to a mobile phone contract, let alone a tattoo. And I'm a wuss for the pain part.

[billy-shriner.livejournal.com]

I'm not a tattoo person. I can't even commit to a mobile phone contract, let alone a tattoo. And I'm a wuss for the pain part.

yeah... I like them on some people and not on others. I'm a bit fussy when it comes to tattoos. And some just look awful and others look great. I wouldn't get one done myself... not brave enough, and it's *permanent*

I do have a mobile phone contract though :o)

Where to have it? wrist - does that get flabby ever? although I can imagine it being painful there.

[billy-shriner.livejournal.com]

Well I think if I were to choose one to go with it would be the first one. Represents Capricorn more... might have to explain it less. Although I like the second one too. That seems more chinese-ee if you know what I mean.

Yeah the third one just doesn't seem to have a *design* to it - bit boring - DON'T go with that one ;o)

[ostarella.livejournal.com]

I'm kinda leaning towards the first one. It's definitely more representative of Capricorn, and has clean lines even if it is an actual 'drawing', versus symbol. I like the second, but as JFM said, it really isn't a true symbol of the sign. The third one, if it was 'softened' a bit might be okay, as well. But I think most likely I'll go with #1.

Years ago I had figured I'd put a tattoo on my ankle, but like the wrist, it's a very painful place to put it - but then getting a tattoo is painful, period. :p But I'm thinking now either on my back, maybe between the nape of the neck and shoulder. Or maybe upper arm. But more likely the back.

Now, just have to decide when - and that's the biggee! LOL

[bevimoo.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I ike the first and the second, but agree with your comments about the second one. Have you been to Tattoo Johnny? I entered Capricorn in the search box and got 9 pages of results! http://www.tattoojohnny.com/tattoo-design-gallery.asp?k=capricorn&a=&c=bw,color&s=small,medium,large&r=12&m=
The idea is that you can buy the design you like and print off all the outline info etc to give to your artist. But if nothing else it's just good for ideas and good info to know about before and after a tattoo. :)

Where? I love tattoos on the wrist, and I also think that the inner forearm is a better place for a woman to wear one than the upper arm (I think thats a bit more butch, but that may just be me!). Back of the neck is also a fab place. :) Very excited for you! Just remember to research your artist before you go. And you could always take a few images and ask your artist to come up with something unique for you, a good one will even prefer that. :)

Good luck! :D

[ostarella.livejournal.com]

I'll have to check out that link. But yeah, choosing the artist is going to be the really touchy thing - I don't want some hack doing it, or someone who isn't sanitary with their needles. (shudder)