Comments | michellina: Tattoo thoughts

michellina

Tattoo thoughts

Aug 10, 2007 15:20

So, I think I've thought about it long enough (um, several years): It's time for me to get a tattoo. But considering that this is a forever decision, I'm checking in with my friends list for opinions/advice. Not that any else's decision will be binding here, but I want to get some input to make sure I've thought through anything that might turn out ( Read more... )

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wildflowerfever August 10 2007, 20:19:08 UTC

Won't mauve be awfully hard to read against skin?

Other than that, it sounds nice! Like the font.

michellina August 10 2007, 21:34:30 UTC

Yeah, the actual mauve I want is a little darker. More like the image I added above.

vitamincece August 10 2007, 20:58:45 UTC

I think such a light mauve would be hard to see on skin, but perhaps if you did black with mauve outlines or mauve letters with black shadows to define them a bit more? Although I'm not sure if I like how that would look.

I am a fan (obviously) of the plain black ink.

Have you thought about how large you want it? I've been told that if you make the font too small--with thin lines--it often fades very fast.

If you bring in design ideas good artists can play with them a lot and give you something that fits what you want best--plus they know how it is going to look on your body (curving one way or the other etc).

I think it is awesome how much you've thought about the meaning behind even the font!

michellina August 10 2007, 21:39:57 UTC

I edited the post to show the color I'm thinking of. Is that better? I sort of like the idea that mauve is more "natural" -- but I don't want something that will fade away immediately.

Thanks for your input -- I know you know a lot about this stuff!

michellina August 10 2007, 22:23:51 UTC

Size-wise, I'm not 100% sure. I think I want it around the size of ... I dunno... a little taller than a standard band-aid, and little less wide. But I'm not sure. I think I will need to consult with a tattoo artist to get the size to work with the curves of my arm.

Do you recommend anyone in particular around here?

vitamincece August 10 2007, 22:47:23 UTC

Andy Ringo or Lars at Evolved are really good.

I still think having text in all mauve won't look the way you're thinking...maybe try a marker on your arm to see what it will look like...check it from a distance and up close.

oh, and here's a Suicide Girl with a tattoo that is similar to what you're thinking of...would u want to see more of their stuff with text tattoos?

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amyannosu August 11 2007, 00:14:52 UTC

I think it's a cool idea. I like that you've given it a lot of time and thought. I like that there is a lot of meaning behind it. I say, go for it!

catburglar August 11 2007, 01:29:03 UTC

I have been talking about tattoos quite a bit recently with various people. (I think the only thing that kept me from getting one is the whole I'm scared shitless of needles thing ( ... )

jennrubenstein August 11 2007, 02:21:02 UTC

i support wholeheartedly anyone who wants to get tattooed for what i truly believe are the "right" reasons... which basically in my book means doing it for yourself and putting thought into it. few things in life are permanent, it's important to really think through those few things we have control over. this lj entry is detailed, and i'm sure the thoughts and planning has been even more so, and over only you know how long. so i think it's totally awesome and i only wish i could be there with ya ( ... )

michellina August 11 2007, 21:38:44 UTC

Thanks for the background info. :) I knew I'd be hearing from you when I posted this one.

I know that you have a Yiddish tattoo. How did you design it? Or did you have the tattoo artist do that? Did you get that one in Columbus, or DC?