Hi,
I joined this forum to try and educate myself a bit before I approach a tattooist that's been recommended to me.
I feel like a newbie although I have some tattoos (both upper arms, upper back), all black tribal & celtic nonsense. I acquired them in quick succession in my late teens (circa 98/99). They are very generic and impersonal. I don't hate them but I don't love them either. I had them done at a time when I was trying hard to fit in and therefore opted for stereotypical 'blokey' tattoos like those of people I knew at work etc.
I'm now in my thirties and have a much better sense of what appeals to me visually and what reflects my personality. I like folk art and bright colours. I'm not interested in macho tattoos; I want something beautiful.
I've also figured out that as a sometimes health support worker/florist/lifelong student, I'm never going to have to worry about visible tattoos being unsuitable for a corporate environment. If I've not climbed onto the career ladder by this age, I'm not going to do it. So, I've been thinking a lot about being tattooed again.
I'm mainly thinking of an upper chest piece. I want something brightly coloured and based on Polish papercuts (wycinanki) - birds and flowers. Something like this -
(Not enclosed in a circle though, but that's an idea of the birds)
So, I was wondering if people thought something like that would translate into a tattoo well and whether there was anything I should bear in mind with this project ?
And also wondering if my at least one of my upper arm designs (a triangular celtic knot about 5 inches across) might be reworked/adapted into a half sleeve with something like this incorporated;
http://wiano.eu/images/pictures/0007200/0007094mini.jpg
I hope it's ok to ask these sort of questions here. I would genuinely appreciate any advice you can offer me.
