Chicks giving me crap

[TigerBlue77]

So like I said in my intro thread, at 14 I got a four leaf clover tattoo that took up my whole shoulder. Now it's the size of a quarter.

My tattoo artist and I thought since it was my first and it was for good luck we should keep it.

A year later my chick is giving me crap that it looks lame.

Is it bad mojo or bad luck to get your first tattoo that is supposed to symbolize good luck covered?

[JAllen]

Sounds more like a case of "taking chicks crap" haha

If she doesn't get your thoughts about it or understand the sentimental feelings, then I don't know what to tell you. Well, maybe I do but its not my place since I don't know more than what you've shared.

[Johannes]

what others think is their problem, not yours. me personally don't give a flying f**k what others think of any of my tattoos anyway...but thats me...

[David Flores]

Aesthetically I can see what she is saying, but the rest of your arm has a certain look for sure, but if you like your tattoo and it brings you luck then keep it I say. Often tattooers frame tattoos instead of covering them, because people don't know how sentimental they are about there old tattoos or maybe just the experience of getting that tattoo or just being 14, and it sounds like that is the case.

[cltattooing]

I like it!

[gougetheeyes]

I dig that little clover in there. I also think this thread wins for best title.

[SStu]

get it re-worked, if it makes you feel better. Polish your good luck.

[TigerBlue77]

Hahaha, this forum rocks. Thanks everyone. I needed some outside input if it look out of place or not. I personally like it and it does have sentimental value to me as well as being a bit superstitious!

[Rob I]

I've never heard of it being bad luck to cover your first tattoo. But only cover it if YOU want to.

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I will add that I also think it looks cool. So small that it doesn't take away from the other tattoo.

[TrixieFaux]

I don't believe in bad luck or good luck but if you like it, you should keep it! The rest of your arm looks really nice btw.

[reverend1]

I don't believe in bad luck or good luck but if you like it, you should keep it! The rest of your arm looks really nice btw.

This

[Gnawa]

I think your clover looks good there, and I'd never cover my first piece, which is about the same size as yours, though in a less valuable place, real estate-wise. I think you should keep it or, at most, rework it into the overall sleeve. I tend to not care what folks have to say about my tattoos, but that's me. My two cents, though, is keep it where it is, just like it is.

[Colored Guy]

I'd call it bad luck to have it covered up.. maybe freshen it up in time, but definitely keep it.

Rob

[JAllen]

Really, if you brought that black up a little tighter to the clover and left a tight empty skin silouhette around it, it would make it seem like it was part of the overall design a little more.

[jody9981]

I like it! It's a part of your past. A part of your life story. I vote to keep it if you like it. It is your body not hers. If she really cares she will let it go. My husband has tattoos I don't especially like but they are part of his history. I would never request that he change them unless he expressed wanting to. Besides it has to be bad luck to remove a good luck charm right?

[deadsp0t]

get it re-worked' date=' if it makes you feel better. Polish your good luck.[/quote']

This was my initial thought too, I'm sure something could be done to cover it but feels 'risky' if you will. Re-working it just a touch should net the best results save for leaving it be, and like said above, the rest of your arm looks great!

[MsCandyPants]

Hahaha, this forum rocks. Thanks everyone. I needed some outside input if it look out of place or not. I personally like it and it does have sentimental value to me as well as being a bit superstitious!

I feel as long as you like it on your skin then it's there to stay. I wouldn't cover up anything on my skin just because someone that doesn't reside in my skin doesn't like it.

[fortunes]

Man, it look great + nice sentimental touch to it.

Tell you girl that the tattoo is here to stay and she should just SUCK IT UP. :)

[ptgold]

Really, if you brought that black up a little tighter to the clover and left a tight empty skin silouhette around it, it would make it seem like it was part of the overall design a little more.

This...i concur

[sloppyjoe]

I don't believe in bad luck or good luck but if you like it, you should keep it! The rest of your arm looks really nice btw.

Yeah, I don't go for the bad luck/good luck thing. If you like it keep it, if not, blast it!

[wildchild]

Keep you ink it looks sweet and it's personal to you. If she doesn't understand oh well there is the door.

[TigerBlue77]

Thanks everyone for the input and support!

I just completed the sleeve this past Saturday. When I go in in a few weeks for the final final touch ups I'm gonna have him clean it up and tighten up the black around the edges as suggested.

Here's a few pics of the final project....let me know what you think.

[TigerBlue77]

Suppose I should include the chest piece

[JonNimrod]

No offense, but I think it looks shit. You should get some stuff over it, your arm looks beautiful and cover it would make it great.

There is no such thing as bad luck or bad mojo btw.

[cltattooing]

@TigerBlue77 The sleeve looks rad, congrats on finishing it! I know it's really hard to take pictures of your own tattoos, but if I may suggest leaving the filters and effects for instagram, we'd be able to see the actual artistry in your tattoos much better. Looks awesome though, how long did it take from start to finish?

@JonNimrod How do you know? ;)