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I am not, by nature, a patient person. So when I get an idea, I usually have it accomplished, or destroyed before I can change my mind. While meditating last night (also called riding el biko without a course) I decided to get a few new tattoos. Three to be exact, in three different places and I want them done at the same time. I quickly dismissed my tattoo dreams because I have no money. But this morning, I changed my mind about dimissing the tattoos. I am putting the wheels in motion for more body art.
I've got myself 2 tattoos currently, all have me-specific meaning, all creations of my mind. I love my art, but it has taken me 5 years to think of them as apart of me. I now tread lightly when thinking of new permanent additions. I have wanted a new tattoo to cover-up some physical scarring from an emotionally scarring operation, but I just couldn't fathom anything tattooed onto myself that would hold the same significance. Also, my tattoos I have now are slightly varied in techinique and I want a sense of cohesiveness on my body. So I decided to get three tattoos, one for my scarring and two near or on my current tattoos to tie the body together. I think by then my permanent artwork will be done.
My impatience has infected my friend, and we are gonna go pal-ing around today to various parlors to find an artist that is appropriate and figure our respective budgets. She is a wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am tattoo'r; everytime she has rec'd the needles, it has been a spontanious addition. I am methodical and careful, I want an amazing artist who sees what I see, is dripping with talent and I don't care about price because it is forever. I also require a few visits and rough draft drawings from my artists before I sit down and commit. Maybe she will learn; she is getting a tattoo to cover up a current leopard print piece, not flattering. Cover-ups are also really difficult and slightly more painful, sometimes you are required to alter your vision to fit your current tattoo and the needle has to go deeper into the epidermis for true color.
Eeeeee! I love tattoos!
I've got myself 2 tattoos currently, all have me-specific meaning, all creations of my mind. I love my art, but it has taken me 5 years to think of them as apart of me. I now tread lightly when thinking of new permanent additions. I have wanted a new tattoo to cover-up some physical scarring from an emotionally scarring operation, but I just couldn't fathom anything tattooed onto myself that would hold the same significance. Also, my tattoos I have now are slightly varied in techinique and I want a sense of cohesiveness on my body. So I decided to get three tattoos, one for my scarring and two near or on my current tattoos to tie the body together. I think by then my permanent artwork will be done.
My impatience has infected my friend, and we are gonna go pal-ing around today to various parlors to find an artist that is appropriate and figure our respective budgets. She is a wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am tattoo'r; everytime she has rec'd the needles, it has been a spontanious addition. I am methodical and careful, I want an amazing artist who sees what I see, is dripping with talent and I don't care about price because it is forever. I also require a few visits and rough draft drawings from my artists before I sit down and commit. Maybe she will learn; she is getting a tattoo to cover up a current leopard print piece, not flattering. Cover-ups are also really difficult and slightly more painful, sometimes you are required to alter your vision to fit your current tattoo and the needle has to go deeper into the epidermis for true color.
Eeeeee! I love tattoos!
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katiekate on
I love tattoo's too. I have 3..and unfortunately they all don't go together and they're different. Eh...what can I do now? Even though they have their quirks and probably weren't done by the best artist...at least they have character.
I applaud you for being more patient and methodical than I was!!
I applaud you for being more patient and methodical than I was!!
