Pyzik Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've only got one so far, but I can say I definitely considered my over all look. It took me YEARS to finally pull the trigger. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-79162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepcalm Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's much more acceptable to be a tattooed man than a tattooed woman in mainstream society. I have NEVER seen strangers be openly rude to a man with tattoos. I've seen a handful of incidents with women. The verbal comments I have received from strangers have always been positive -- from both men and women, in the U.S. and when I was in India last month (somewhat surprisingly to me). The only negative comments I've had said to my face have been from my mom. ("it makes me sick", "please cover them up", and... ::silent treatment:: sigh..) Who's to know what people are thinking but don't say, though. I feel like there is a perception that women who have lots of tattoos (or very visible ones) also have a certain personality type / attitude -- one that is maybe more aggressive or combatant than average ("bad ass") -- and that leads people to want to say things to them either to get a rise out of them, or get into an argument or something. Though the perception for tattooed men may be the same re: aggressiveness, it's less interesting because it's more normal, in society's view, for men to be more aggressive / "bad ass." The whole thing is obviously insane -- I know some very quiet and unassuming women with some visible "bad ass" tattoos -- but those are my thoughts on a possible reason for strangers treating tattooed men/women differently, based on very unscientific observations made in bars and on public transportation, haha :) (Though I suppose this is vaguely related to the post topic, I apologize anyway for the detour!) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-79621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeNV Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) I personally have most my tattoos on my torso as well, this way i can keep them out of view if i need to, i think i would like to have a more even look across my body but at the same time, I like the fact that I can easily hide my tattoos .. I substitute teach and have had a variety of other jobs where tattoos in the work place are not acceptable, so its nice to play miss innocent no tattoos, then at night when i go to my second job and cocktail i am viewed as a whole different person. its funny when someone ive known for months at a job finds out im actually pretty heavily tattooed. they are in shock and aw. im sure ill end up with more noticeable tattoos someday, but for now, im keeping it real! real hidden hahah - - - Updated - - - All the comments I receive on my tattoos are extremely positive as well from men and women, they love the bright bold colors and are amazed at how big and how many i have compacted on my back and sides. I have had some of my customers tell me they like my tattoos but to not get anymore, hahah, as if i cared what they thought , they told me no arms or chest, ill be the judge of that in the end. I have another guy that says he hates tattoos on women, but at the same time has some weird obsession with me, so maybe he really loves them deep down inside. The main criticism of my tattoos is my Grandmother who is near 90 years old and she doesnt even know about half my tattoos, shes grandma so its okay, she will never understand and i respect her opinions and keep them out of sight when im around her, everyone else tho just has to deal with it, weather they like it, think im trashy etc I feel tattoos are so common place now its just not that taboo at all and found very sexy on women. At least in Las Vegas anyway :) The verbal comments I have received from strangers have always been positive -- from both men and women, in the U.S. and when I was in India last month (somewhat surprisingly to me). The only negative comments I've had said to my face have been from my mom. ("it makes me sick", "please cover them up", and... ::silent treatment:: sigh..) Who's to know what people are thinking but don't say, though. I feel like there is a perception that women who have lots of tattoos (or very visible ones) also have a certain personality type / attitude -- one that is maybe more aggressive or combatant than average ("bad ass") -- and that leads people to want to say things to them either to get a rise out of them, or get into an argument or something. Though the perception for tattooed men may be the same re: aggressiveness, it's less interesting because it's more normal, in society's view, for men to be more aggressive / "bad ass." The whole thing is obviously insane -- I know some very quiet and unassuming women with some visible "bad ass" tattoos -- but those are my thoughts on a possible reason for strangers treating tattooed men/women differently, based on very unscientific observations made in bars and on public transportation, haha :) (Though I suppose this is vaguely related to the post topic, I apologize anyway for the detour!) Edited November 21, 2013 by JaimeNV typo Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-79624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I may be unique here in that I am sure that I will eventually be very heavily covered, but I can't help but only want to get work on one body part at a time. I have seen people do this before, and it makes a lot of sense. On the other hand, I have my nine tattoos on every category of body parts except my left arm and back, and the most tattoos I have on any particular appendage is two. I like having it that way, for a variety of reasons. I plan on eventually having a body suit, so I figure I might as well get a mix of larger and smaller, one or two session tattoos. My backpiece will take place when I have enough money and the right idea, and my left arm is saved for a Japanese sleeve. Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-79625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I was in a wedding back in September, this is one of the candid shots the photographer took :) motsimus, TrixieFaux, cltattooing and 25 others 28 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I was in a wedding back in September, this is one of the candid shots the photographer took :) Spectacular! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks @Graeme :) I was stoked when I saw it, I don't usually get to see my tattoos from that angle, y'know? Graeme 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieFaux Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 sooooo pretty @else! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I was in a wedding back in September, this is one of the candid shots the photographer took :) I love it @else! I've been waiting to see these legs Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 What a gorgeous photo, @else. cltattooing 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaeTae Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Happy birthday to me! (2 years ago :p ) If I look a bit sweaty, it was almost 60 degrees centigrade. hogg, Gregor, cltattooing and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Awwww! Thanks @Graeme , @hogg , @Delicious , @TrixieFaux , et al. I love that picture, I was stunned when I saw it. I was flipping through the photographer's favorites from the wedding and there it was. I hadn't realized she took that picture. (Admittedly, I'd put back a few by that time of the night!!) I honestly had no idea how awesome the tattoos all look together - I never see them from afar like that, never see them the way a distant observer would. It's no wonder I get stopped on the streets!! :) exume, Graeme, gougetheeyes and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bee Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just saw this, @else - what a great pic. :) else 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-80415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowagirl Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I was in a wedding back in September, this is one of the candid shots the photographer took :) Went back thru this thread b/c the direction I'm going in, I'm going to be heavily tattooed on one side of my back/one upper arm, and kinda sprinkled on the other side and I was getting antsy about it... and saw this picture-so stunning how the tattoos look together, and with your dress, just beautiful. else 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnvlv Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I feel like I have an animal theme going on, so far I have a scoprion and snake-not very liked animals but still animals with strong meanings I may consider a stallion or Arabian horse on my left arm someday Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyS Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Haha I also have a scorpion and a snake, I also have a werewolf but that's a mythical beast so it doesn't count. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnvlv Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Haha I also have a scorpion and a snake, I also have a werewolf but that's a mythical beast so it doesn't count. What do the snake/scorpion mean to you? Mine are based on my astrological sign and chinese zodiac--scorpio and year of the snake--the scorpion is red and represents passion as well as protection, the snake itself represents rebirth, protections and strength/power, some say it's evil-esp the way it looks, but I dont see it that way Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synesthesia Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Mine are based on my astrological sign and chinese zodiac Off topic, but I recently discovered my Chinese zodiac animal is a goat, and my element is metal. That gives me one more reason to get a demonic goat design some day... HaydenRose, Johannes, cltattooing and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie of the West Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I too have a snake. It's wrapped around a coffin on my right arm. For me I always connected it with biblical imagery and the book of Genesis. Thought of the tattoo idea when I was still religious. A year later I became in atheist but still liked the imagery/symbolism. Especially since in the Qur'an the only crime Iblis (who becomes Shaitan after being banished from heaven) commits is questioning god and I liked that. Coincidentally the year I got the tattoo was also the Chinese year of the snake. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 For my upper body, I have an oriental thing going on. My back only has one piece towards my neck, so that's open to a mix of styles. My left leg has a Polynesian theme to it, so I'll keep that going. My right I have designated a family theme to it. I'll have 2 family crests on my calf within a few years. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieFaux Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I like seeing the pics of all everyone's overall look, so here's my updated one: (ETA: now my right arm tattoo is going down farther than my left arm, so now I'm going to have to add more to my left. And so it goes...that's how they get ya.) Duffa, graybones, TaeTae and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Went back thru this thread b/c the direction I'm going in, I'm going to be heavily tattooed on one side of my back/one upper arm, and kinda sprinkled on the other side and I was getting antsy about it... and saw this picture-so stunning how the tattoos look together, and with your dress, just beautiful. Thanks :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfcody89 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Left arm Traditional images with star and dot filler. Chest tradional panther head Mashup. Belly I'm planning on doing the Pharaohs horses. left leg is mainly apprentices or friends new to the game. Right leg legend of the Koi Dragon Japanese stocking. right arm same as left arm. Back 2 black and grey potraits ( left shoulder blade potrait of my great aunt just becuase i liked the picture and the right Marilyn Monroe) and the rest of the back Black and grey Rock of ages to frame the 2 potraits. feet idealy Hot Stuff and lady Hot Stuff. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Belly I'm planning on doing the Pharaohs horses. Best place for the best tattoo, imo. I will get Pharaoh's Horses on my belly eventually as well. I keep a small tumblr to help me decide who will eventually have it done by - FYPH. hogg and Lance 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Best place for the best tattoo, imo.I will get Pharaoh's Horses on my belly eventually as well. I keep a small tumblr to help me decide who will eventually have it done by - FYPH. I'm really diggin' your tumblr! Shaun1105 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4037-your-overall-look-as-a-tattooed-person/?page=8#findComment-82799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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