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:



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...late-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:

[Sancho]

Haha,

Choose your tattoo artist carefully, Emil:

[YesNo]

Here it is...
http://mockingbirdoutpost.deviantart...late-541728186

That's amazing.

[mona amon]

Haha,

Choose your tattoo artist carefully, Emil:

[Emil Miller]

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

[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.