Having problems on where I should put my tattoo?

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JadeVampyr

I am having problems with deciding on WHERE to get a tattoo. It seems everywhere I want them, I (or my husband) finds a 'problem' for it being there. There are 2 main problems with some places:

1) Most places I want a tattoo, it will be where it will show...ie neck, arms, wrist, ankle. So, getting a job may prove difficult because some places want tattoos covered up, and it's hard to cover up wrists if it's HOT (no long sleeves of course).

2) I am about 80 pounds overweight.....so places like my thigh, side, upper arm (bicep area), and chest area may look funny with tattoos only because I am afraid if I lose weight, they'll shrink AND not sure how people will react to an overweight girl with tattoos on her "fat" parts.

So, my question is, should I just get whatever I want wherever I want and forget about what people will think? I need as much feedback as I can get with this.

Answer
I happen to be an overweight girl with an ever growing collection of tattoos. The ones I have on each upper arm actually get me a large number of compliments. If your tattoo is fabulous enough, no one is going to say anything about it being on a less than perfect arm.

I am currently working on my full back-piece. I have had to sit around the shop for hours with a shirt only on my front and not one person has said anything but 'HOLY GOD THAT TATTOO IS HUUUUUUGE, but its SOOOO pretty" I have shown it to friends who loved it, and wore it exposed in a halloween costume for a shift at work at the mall. Everyone has had nothing but compliments. NO ONE has cared one bit that my back is a little squishier than is ideal.

There comes a point in tattoo design where the tattoo crosses a line and becomes so awesome that you can show it off even if your body isnt perfect. I would not have worn a tank top out of the house before my tattoos. Now it seems that I'm qualified thanks to my ink. Putting that much work and time into your body deserves appreciation, and people know it!

Putting a trashy tattoo on flabby parts will create a visual nightmare. A bad tattoo is bad enough on a perfect body. Placing a fantastic, beautiful tattoo there can completely change your (and other people's) perception of it.

If you doubt, take a look at tattoo magazines. Granted 99% of the women in there are adorable tiny girls. HOWEVER the larger girls that are featured look JUST as cute! They are well decorated in all the usual places that girls get tattooed and no one minds a bit!

Find an artist you love working with and choose a design that is really gorgeous. Then put it in a place you want to take new ownership of and get ready for it to be appreciated.

Good tattoo ideas?? (10 points)?

Ashleigh

Last year on august 12, 2011 my dad went into the hospital with chest pain and he had a heart cath and the results were he had a 99% blockage in the main artery in his heart and he had no heart attack and no damage. But doctors say if he would of had a heart attack he would've been dead before he hit the ground. And I'm getting a tattoo for him. But he docent know im thinking something like 8.12.11 god chose life. But I mean I need more ideas and another thing my birthday is august 14 he had this done 2 days before my birthday

Answer
I'm not sure of your age, I assume you're old enough to get a tattoo? If so, how does your father feel about tattoo's? If he likes them, you're fine. If he doesn't I wouldn't suggest you get one, especially after he had a heart problem!

As for ideas, tattoos are very personal. Asking people for ideas is fine but it similar to asking someone what you're favorite food is. Also tattoos do seem (but no always) to differ between men and women and I don't know which one you are. As a tattoo wearer I would suggest (although it will seem vague) that is it something that you will like now and also when you are a lot older keeping in mind that what you like when you're 18 may be drastically change when you're 50.

If it is you're first tattoo I may suggest something small. If you're thinking something in a religious style then your scripture quote may prove perfect. Maybe add a small cross with a banner.
Another idea, but it may prove to be too large and not the best if it's your first tattoo is the phoenix. It is a iconic tattoo dealing with the legendary bird that is reborn from the ashes. It denotes rebirth.

I would suggest browsing through tattoo magazines/books and seeing all the options. From images, to different styles (traditional american, japanese, thin line to thick line, ornate to plain. etc). It will show you what may look nice as well it may tell you what you do not want! I would also make that you research where you want to have it done. Ask around to who does the best where you live. If the artists near you are decent but if you take a travel further they are better, take the trip. Get the best art you can get, Many tattoo parlours/artists have websites. Always view their work before you hire them. On a obvious note, make sure any text is spelled right!

Glad to hear your father is on the mend.

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