Tattoos

[Emil Miller]

I think many would agree that displaying tattoos has now reached epidemic proportions.
A few days ago, I was on a train heading for a coastal resort and noticed an elderly gent wearing tattoos on his arms. I thought that perhaps he was an old sailor or some other member of the armed forces that have traditionally worn tattoos, until I noticed that his wife, who must have been in her sixties, was also wearing them.
So, on the basis that if you can't beat them join them, can anyone recommend a suitable tattoo for an Englishman who has suddenly lost his marbles.

[Sancho]

How about:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/mollyandbruno/adaeda1a58c10fe6974f780adb4f4008_zpsrrzfrhck.jpg

or a panther


*pic is compliments of Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon

[Iain Sparrow]

If you're going to take the plunge, well then, make sure you first decide on the type of art you'll be wearing... for the rest of your life.:) And more importantly, find the best tattoo artist you can and be willing to spend the money on something special.
As far as recommendations... you love literature, get a suitable tattoo that displays that love of literature!
I have on my chest, over my heart a tattoo of the Gryphon from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It's curled up and sleeping peacefully, and has been for twenty odd years. I have recently thought about getting another tattoo... last week I created a personal bookplate for a fellow LitNet member, and I rather like how it turned out, and am toying with having it tattooed on either my chest or maybe my arm.
Here it is...
http://mockingbirdoutpost.deviantart.com/art/SeamaidBookplate-541728186

[Clopin]

^ Fantastic illustration, seriously, but it might be a bit complex for a tattoo, no?

[Emil Miller]

I was thinking of something tasteful and sophisticated like this:

http://i.imgur.com/sbAdhwv.jpg

[Sancho]

Haha,

Choose your tattoo artist carefully, Emil:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/mollyandbruno/91a8649e39af56ca407dc6cfbe0bd5a5_zpsbguet1bg.jpg

[YesNo]

Here it is...
http://mockingbirdoutpost.deviantart.com/art/SeamaidBookplate-541728186

That's amazing.

[mona amon]

Haha,

Choose your tattoo artist carefully, Emil:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/mollyandbruno/91a8649e39af56ca407dc6cfbe0bd5a5_zpsbguet1bg.jpg

:lol:

[Emil Miller]

Well I've signed up with this one but haven't told her yet where I want the tattoo.

http://i.imgur.com/U2MjW6O.png

[Iain Sparrow]

^ Fantastic illustration, seriously, but it might be a bit complex for a tattoo, no?

Thanks!
Yeah, if I go through with it I will have to redo the mermaid with less busy linework.

[Iain Sparrow]

That's amazing.

Thanks!.. I rarely have time these days for art, but when I do set ink and paint to paper it's nice to see that I've retained some skills.

[cacian]

a lot of pain involve tattoos
the first time i came across them was this guy covered in them he told he regretted it and wished he could remove them.
also i did noticed the one armed tattoos it seems to be the trend going at the moment.