Need advice for next tattoo...

[anomaly1964]

Can I ask what about that 1 image is the most impressive to you? So I can get a better perspective.

EDIT: Personally, I lean towards the Frank Miller/ Alex Ross batman art. I am an enormous batman geek as per my name lol. I look forward to seeing what you do pick and end up with. Batman is the only hero I think I would get a tattoo of... not sure maybe Hellboy or punisher?

The two pics in this thread are Dustin Nguyen....

I like Frank Miller too, maybe Batman in the armor he fights superman in, you dont see that alot...

[misterJ]

Ok, so why Dustin and why these pics. What about these scream batman tattoo to you?

I feel like I'm asking a kid his favorite ice cream and all he says is "chocolate" lol

[DJDeepFried]

But chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream just like dragons are the best tattoo.

[misterJ]

But chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream just like dragons are the best tattoo.

I like tigers more! And mint chocolate chip so :cool:

[tatB]

Skulls. Cookies and cream.

[DJDeepFried]

Shit just got real.

[Lance]

Samurai woodblock motifs and green tea ice cream for me.

[exume]

I gotta go with eagles and coffee toffee

[anomaly1964]

I guess I am really all over the place. I just found this image, it's from the opening of Matrix Revolutions, from the code, it's supposed to represent the mega city...

Same image, black and white...

Now this I am really into, maybe black with a green MATRIX glow around it...?

Or This...

[CultExciter]

Dude. All these ideas...you're killing us. Just go get tattooed. The more you get tattooed the less you worry about if each tattoo has some significance.

[sighthound]

Yea, any image can represent anything you want it to - just go with something that you think is badass. If you like them all, get them all eventually.

[anomaly1964]

Dude. All these ideas...you're killing us. Just go get tattooed. The more you get tattooed the less you worry about if each tattoo has some significance.

The more I think about it, the more I like it. To me, the thin lined off shoots from the main design remind me of a flowchart, "if_then" trees of CHOICE...

[CultExciter]

I have no idea what any of that means. But "thumbs up!"

[anomaly1964]

I have no idea what any of that means. But "thumbs up!"

As long as "I" know what it means...right? :)

[Rikhall]

How about a bat with a dagger through it,

[tatB]

We are supposed to know what it means?! Fuck I need to figure my shit out.

[anomaly1964]

I am about 99% sure I am going to to with the symbol from The Matrix. The "Choice is an illusion..." quote by the Merovingian has always stood out to me. While some may see destiny, fate, WILL as a straight line, I see it as a flow chart. It may indeed be my DESTINY to get from point A to point B, but the path I CHOOSE to get there is my own (or is it?). The thinner lines that shoot off the main image represent...to me...the PATHS one can take to get to his/her destiny...

[tatB]

You might be interested in Adam Hays' tattoos and art. He is located in NY and I'm not sure if he ever does guest spots in Florida but his Star Wars artwork is worth checking out:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/92646344/set-of-3-japanese-star-wars-prints-boba?ref=shop_home_active_14

https://www.etsy.com/listing/184901243/sticker-pack?ref=shop_home_active_3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105835359/han-solo-in-carbonite-print?ref=shop_home_active_18

[anomaly1964]

You might be interested in Adam Hays' tattoos and art. He is located in NY and I'm not sure if he ever does guest spots in Florida but his Star Wars artwork is worth checking out:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/92646344/set-of-3-japanese-star-wars-prints-boba?ref=shop_home_active_14

https://www.etsy.com/listing/184901243/sticker-pack?ref=shop_home_active_3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105835359/han-solo-in-carbonite-print?ref=shop_home_active_18

Those are all cool but I guess I'm trying to stay away from faces. I don't think they ever come out JUST how you THING they will...

While no one else may GET or LIKE the Matrix symbol, I know what it means to ME...

[tatB]

Those are all cool but I guess I'm trying to stay away from faces. I don't think they ever come out JUST how you THING they will...

While no one else may GET or LIKE the Matrix symbol, I know what it means to ME...

next time you ASK for ADVICE consider NOT asking if you already KNOW you won't LISTEN.

[anomaly1964]

next time you ASK for ADVICE consider NOT asking if you already KNOW you won't LISTEN.

No...Brian, you gave some great advice, I guess I just had to work through what I really wanted...

I didn't mean to offend you...

[Pugilist]

Dude, the Matrix is like the #1 movie for 30-something white dudes who think they're deep. There's no danger of people not "getting" it. People are trying to give you advice because you're sacrificing something that will look good for something that you perceive as meaningful and unique. Get whatever you want and what makes you feel good, but this shit ain't special.

[tatB]

No...Brian, you gave some great advice, I guess I just had to work through what I really wanted...

I didn't mean to offend you...

no offense taken. it was a fun thread of nonsense with some good advice sprinkled in.

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this shit ain't special.

I want this in fancy lettering.

[anomaly1964]

Dude, the Matrix is like the #1 movie for 30-something white dudes who think they're deep. There's no danger of people not "getting" it. People are trying to give you advice because you're sacrificing something that will look good for something that you perceive as meaningful and unique. Get whatever you want and what makes you feel good, but this shit ain't special.

Then show me something from The Matrix that would be special, cause I'm DYING to see something...

[Pugilist]

I just said that Matrix tattoos aren't particularly special? You're not finding anything because tattoos like that rarely look good, which is why it's not a great idea.