shinobi Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I don't know about you guys, but I sometimes struggle to find a Christian themed tattoo that really excites me, and I'm a bona fide Jesus freak. Don't get me wrong, Rock of Ages is cool and all, but other than that crosses and praying hands don't really excite me. Do you guys have or know of any cool Christian Themed tattoos? Snydcat, chrislj54 and Jack Wier 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Can't go wrong with an icon tattoo. CultExciter, slayer9019 and shinobi 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The virgin de guadalupe is pretty powerful imagery, and all the secular interpretations people have come up with are pretty entertaining. I think the problem these days is people who get christian tattoos just want to get script lettering of bible verses. slayer9019 and shinobi 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I think the problem these days is people who get christian tattoos just want to get script lettering of bible verses. That's exactly what I was planning to get for my first tattoo! I was even in the process of rereading the New Testament with a highlighter looking for good options to fit on my left chest. Luckily the Internet saved me and taught me about good tattoos. I would be quite upset now if I had used up my chest on text! I will post a pic of what I did end up getting when I can get to my computer. hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 That's exactly what I was planning to get for my first tattoo! I was even in the process of rereading the New Testament with a highlighter looking for good options to fit on my left chest. Luckily the Internet saved me and taught me about good tattoos. I would be quite upset now if I had used up my chest on text!I will post a pic of what I did end up getting when I can get to my computer. Yep, you dodged a bullet. Brock Varty, slayer9019 and Shaun1105 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roca53 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The virgin de guadalupe is pretty powerful imagery, and all the secular interpretations people have come up with are pretty entertaining. I think the problem these days is people who get christian tattoos just want to get script lettering of bible verses. I really don't understand the long literary tattoos and for some odd reason a lot of people think they look good. When it comes to art to me images are more powerful than words. Graeme, David Flores and slayer9019 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 sacred hearts and jesus heads are solid classics. i want one of each even though i'm not all that religious. i just think they are powerful images that make great tattoos. CultExciter, Graeme and shinobi 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 You can't go wrong with a Sacred Heart, it's just classic. I'm particularly fond of the one on this H20 album cover, done by @Scott Sylvia himself, 15 years ago? Shit, we are getting old. Duffa, shinobi, majorpenalty and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I am sure there is a wealth of imagery that could be created from the stories in the bible, but I don't think a lot of people want tattoos of the lesser know characters in the bible, it's really all about Jesus and Mary and of course the tattoo of St Michael that people get keeping the devil out of heaven with his staff, pitchfork thing. If you are Catholic I there are probably more options, as there seems to be a lot of depictions of different saints. Depending on what the saint stood for or maybe what saint you were baptized under that could be an option. slayer9019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Like pretty much any other tattoo design, what makes a tattoo exciting or not isn't the design itself but rather how the design is conceived and executed. Look into Freddie Corbin. Steve Byrne and Tony Hundahl have done a lot of great Christian tattoos. Robert Ryan too. Look at Freddie Negrete's tattoos. I'm not into photorealism but Nikko Hurtado's religious tattoos are stunning. hogg, dane and David Flores 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Good stuff! Hey, this guy specializes in Christian tattoos: Life After Death Tattoo | Tattooing for the Glory of Jesus Used to work at Sid's in Santa Ana in SoCal. Also does some skateboard graphics. I like how he still uses cool images like skulls and webs in is work. Manages to make Christian tattoos have that edgy look that I like. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) This is the tattoo I ended up getting instead of a verse done in text. Hebrews 6:19-7:2 would be the reference. When I thought of it I didn't really realize that anchor tattoos were so common, but I realize it's a classic image so I'm glad I went with it anyway. Done by Chris Lombardi at Hand of Doom Tattoo in Buffalo, NY. Edited December 28, 2012 by Shaun1105 added artist info + link to verse SStu, ThaliaCamille, David Flores and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 This post has me looking heavy at getting a sacred heart on my forearm. I think I know just the guy to do it too.. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-52973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Randy Muller chrislj54 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Good stuff!Hey, this guy specializes in Christian tattoos: Life After Death Tattoo | Tattooing for the Glory of Jesus Used to work at Sid's in Santa Ana in SoCal. Also does some skateboard graphics. I like how he still uses cool images like skulls and webs in is work. Manages to make Christian tattoos have that edgy look that I like. If you are in Costa Mesa, you need to be going here. Artists « Gold Rush Tattoo Let's put it this way, If i was in the market for a tattoo, religious or otherwise in Costa Mesa this would be the place to go. shinobi, hogg and Lochlan 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislj54 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 This is mine. Traditional but also Christian. Done by Matt Howse Spider Murphy's. I also have a St. Michael on my back. Shaun1105, Lochlan and shinobi 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 If you are in Costa Mesa, you need to be going here. Artists « Gold Rush Tattoo Let's put it this way, If i was in the market for a tattoo, religious or otherwise in Costa Mesa this would be the place to go. I've seen their studio before in Newport-Mesa. That Jesus piece by Joel Bones looks serious. I'll check em out. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Man, I just gotta be a troublemaker! Seriously, I'm not tryina bust anyone's stones here, just curious as to how others view this. I'm not a christian, so my feelings about the subject come from a different angle. "Even among many Christians the once-forbidden tattoo is welcomed with open arms (and legs, and necks, and backs, et al). Not surprising the major perpetrator of the Christian tattoo is the Christian rock music community. And fast following their Christian rock idols, thousands of Christian young people are getting "marked for Jesus" with the tattoo. Among the fastest growing trend in the tattoo industry is the Christian tattoo shops." TO TATTOO OR NOT TO TATTOO So, there seems to be many different viewpoints in christianity, but the more "traditional" views, especially of the hardshell variety, seem to be more or less inline with those offered on the site referenced. C'mon you sinners, whattaya think?!?!?!?!? shinobi 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Oh geez! Did you read the rest of the pages?!? I only read the next two The Mark of Blood and The Cup of Devils but apparently we're all going to spend eternity in the fiery pits. - - - Updated - - - "Take a tour of most tattoo shops and morbid scenes of death, demons, serpents, and hell will engulf you! Grim reapers, flaming skulls, snakes crawling through skulls, demons, Satan, pornography, blasphemy, naked flames of hell – every satanic scene of hell is glorified. Who do you think is the "master artist" painting such hellish scenes in the minds of the tattooist? You know as well as I do who’s the real "master tattooist". . ." A big part of my family growing up was hardcore pentecostal. My great grandmother regularly spoke in tongues, the devil was lurking EVERYWHERE to tempt the weak. I was even exorcised once as a teenager (a TERRIFYING experience). I really hate all of this stuff. Super anxiety provoking. In my current life filled with people who are very inclusive in their beliefs I often forget that this kind of thing is out there. shinobi and Dan S 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I've seen their studio before in Newport-Mesa.That Jesus piece by Joel Bones looks serious. I'll check em out. You just need to walk-in set up an appointment and get tattooed at Gold Rush. There will be no regret unless you over think it. Listo, Todo, No mas. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Oh geez! Did you read the rest of the pages?!?I only read the next two The Mark of Blood and The Cup of Devils but apparently we're all going to spend eternity in the fiery pits. I guess the people running that site wouldn't dig my little Baphomet tattoo? else, Dan S and Tittleton 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Oh geez! Did you read the rest of the pages?!?I only read the next two The Mark of Blood and The Cup of Devils but apparently we're all going to spend eternity in the fiery pits. - - - Updated - - - A big part of my family growing up was hardcore pentecostal. My great grandmother regularly spoke in tongues, the devil was lurking EVERYWHERE to tempt the weak. I was even exorcised once as a teenager (a TERRIFYING experience). I really hate all of this stuff. Super anxiety provoking. In my current life filled with people who are very inclusive in their beliefs I often forget that this kind of thing is out there. Once I started I had to read through the whole site. I spent two years in a "youth home" in Missouri as a teen, lotsa Pentacostals, Hardshells, and like that around. In latter years, I even ran across some snake-handlers..to each their own, but I want no part of it. hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 C'mon you sinners, whattaya think?!?!?!?!? I'm so disgusted and ashamed :-( Well, since I'm already damaged goods, I guess I'll just go get another tattoo!! That article proves the Mark Twain saying, "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I guess the people running that site wouldn't dig my little Baphomet tattoo? I'm guessing not, and I won't even start with my picture of Wotan on his throne!!! - - - Updated - - - I'm so disgusted and ashamed :-(Well, since I'm already damaged goods, I guess I'll just go get another tattoo!! That article proves the Mark Twain saying, "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Down on your knees and repent if you please! I guess the part that has always interested me is the dichotomy that exists within the "christian" community. I was raised catholic, and left when I could no longer reconcile words and deeds. Took me till I was 12 or so. That said, I always thought that if you are a member of a club, and publicly identify yourself as such, then you should follow the rules of the club. If I tell people "the bible says it, I believe it, and that's that!", then I for sure should be hewing to the word, right? Ah well...just idle speculation on a cold morning. No offense meant to anyone, nor denigration of any religious belief intended. No icons were injured in the production of this post. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I spent two years in a "youth home" in Missouri as a teen I spent a year in a "youth home" in Georgia as a teen. It was something. It definitely contributed to making me the person that I am today (but probably not exactly in the ways they intended). Dan S 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3099-any-cool-christian-tattoos/#findComment-53150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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