Terrible T
My tattoos are unisex tattoos. So they would look fine on both men and women. I love my tattoos. I'm wondering what everyone's opinon is on girly tattoos. I love girly tattoos, but I also dig it when a woman gets a not so girly one, like my wolf. Here are my tattoos, they are on my thighs. I love them like crazy, and they mean alot to me, I'm just curious as to what you all think about what makes a tattoo feminine. I've been told that I shouldn't have gotten mine, because they aren't girly enough, I think thats rediculous, but we all have our own opinions, thanks. Mine:
http://www.ratemyink.com/?action=ssp&pid=41255
http://www.ratemyink.com/?action=ssp&pid=42411
btw, the wolf isn't finished yet, he still has a sunset scene going behind him, with skulls hidden in the clouds.
ps. can you find the skull hidden in his eye?
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that wolf tattoo is literally stunning! the lion one is beautifully done as well.
i'm indifferent to "feminine tattoos." I prefer unisex ones. The latter look edgier and are often 1000x more individual.
Flowers, butterfly, star, heart playboy bunnies or anything like that- don't get me wrong I think they do look lovely, but I don't like what they represent at first glance, and the assumptions people make about them. They've just become so common. I know that with a lot of people who have them they do hold some individual meaning to the owner, but even so I don't like the fact that everyone has them, and all in the same places; lower back, shoulder, hip/lower stomach, ankle.
I think what comprises the femininity of a tattoo is the way that particular tattoo lies on that particular persons body, i.e if it suits their unique figure. For example, it has to agree with a feminine aspect of that individuals figure. If she has big breasts, i think a chestpiece would accenuate that. However, is she has small breasts, I think a small tattoo on the actual breast or just above underneath the shoulder would look better, as it would enhance the daintiness therefore femininity of the woman. If the woman has large hips, then a hip tattoo would look good, if she has a nice ass, then a lower back tattoo etc.
I think the colour and shape of the tattoo also plays a role in drawing attention to individual femininity. If she has cool colouring (e.g. blonde hair, blue eyes) a blue or violet tattoo would look nice to compliment features. If warmly coloured (e.g. dark hair, tanned skin) a dark pink or dark blue tattoo would look nice. If the person has a rounded figure, a round tattoo would enhance their assets. If the person is slender and small, small tattoos would look better and mirror their dainty figure. If she is bigger, she'll be lucky enough to be able to pull off some more detailed/bigger designs that would overwhelm or look masculine on a smaller woman.
Ultimately, the femininity of the tattoo has to rely on what the individual already has to make it work.
that wolf tattoo is literally stunning! the lion one is beautifully done as well.
i'm indifferent to "feminine tattoos." I prefer unisex ones. The latter look edgier and are often 1000x more individual.
Flowers, butterfly, star, heart playboy bunnies or anything like that- don't get me wrong I think they do look lovely, but I don't like what they represent at first glance, and the assumptions people make about them. They've just become so common. I know that with a lot of people who have them they do hold some individual meaning to the owner, but even so I don't like the fact that everyone has them, and all in the same places; lower back, shoulder, hip/lower stomach, ankle.
I think what comprises the femininity of a tattoo is the way that particular tattoo lies on that particular persons body, i.e if it suits their unique figure. For example, it has to agree with a feminine aspect of that individuals figure. If she has big breasts, i think a chestpiece would accenuate that. However, is she has small breasts, I think a small tattoo on the actual breast or just above underneath the shoulder would look better, as it would enhance the daintiness therefore femininity of the woman. If the woman has large hips, then a hip tattoo would look good, if she has a nice ass, then a lower back tattoo etc.
I think the colour and shape of the tattoo also plays a role in drawing attention to individual femininity. If she has cool colouring (e.g. blonde hair, blue eyes) a blue or violet tattoo would look nice to compliment features. If warmly coloured (e.g. dark hair, tanned skin) a dark pink or dark blue tattoo would look nice. If the person has a rounded figure, a round tattoo would enhance their assets. If the person is slender and small, small tattoos would look better and mirror their dainty figure. If she is bigger, she'll be lucky enough to be able to pull off some more detailed/bigger designs that would overwhelm or look masculine on a smaller woman.
Ultimately, the femininity of the tattoo has to rely on what the individual already has to make it work.
Do you have any tattooes?
anewrachel
What are they and is there a story behind it?
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Tattoos, and yes I have several of them.
My artist is Tim Maccowan of Aardvark Tattoos & Body Piercing in Saint Johns, MI. http://www.aardvarktattoos.com
At age 16 I used a needle and some India ink to put:
I (heart) Pat! on my left upper thigh/hip area. He was my boyfriend at the time. Except the tail of the 'a' later faded so now it looks like ' I (heart) Pot!' LoL Which I don't, but that just had to be the spot that faded. (I'm 32 now and still happily married to the same 'Pat' I was dating at 16).
At age 18 I did the cliche Unicorn Head on my Right hip, it still looks pretty but I've learned by now that I want original tattoos, not the flash art or cliche things like a rose, butterfly, or unicorn.
That tattoo was my first 'real' one did by an artist, and it was done in celebration of my marriage, moving away from home, and being 'grown up' now. (I was still a kid though as only age teaches you).
At age 20 something (I truly forgot the period when this one was done) I had Reverend Dark (a well known artist) do my intials on my upper Left breast. I loop my three intials together in a certain way - he traced my original signature and inked it onto my skin. He had fangs, long black hair, and spider webs inked at the corner of his eyes. I was terrified of him, yet he was the sweetest man once I got to know him. That tattoo was probably just a desire or whim of the moment inking. I know I had seen Mexican gang girls with names on their breasts and I thought it looked sexy. (I grew up in a small all white german Catholic town).
At age 32 I discovered Tim of Aardvarks Tattoos. He inked a celtic stone cross (large one!) onto the back of my neck this late May. It was for my grandmother who had just gotten seriously hurt, plus other family members. My children, husband, mother, and grandma. Plus an uncle who has a terminal disease. The cross has 4 gemstones, one at each point. Each gemstone is colored in the birthstone hue for my children, grandma, and husband. Then a yellow rose wraps up around the cross for my mom. Yellow roses are her favorite flower. The cross is for my uncle and everyone.
Then not even a month or so later (in June) I had Tim tattoo a beautiful hummingbird, purple flowers, and tribal like vine on my outter Right calf. It goes from almost my knee area to my ankle. My mother loves hummingbirds, and I figured better that then a skeleton ripping out of my skin. Might freak mom and my kids. *winks*
Annnnnnnnnd tonight, I razored a small star onto my left hand right between my pointer finger and thumb area. I then rubbed India ink into the cuts and presto, a beautiful perfect little star. This reminds me to follow my own path in life, to be true to myself and my family, and to never give up on my dreams or the future. It also reminds me how far I have come, and everything I have survived. It's one reason I did it myself.
I probably have another one that I've forgot about in my old age.
I'm going to get more of course, I'm a horrible whimp with the needles but I love the artwork once it's all said and done. I've learned that those who hate tattoos will tell you why they hate them.. what they think of tattoos on women, etc etc.. BUT I learned to ignore the negative people and just take pleasure in the many compliments and conversations strangers start up with me BECAUSE of my tattoos. *proud smile*
And for those who say 'it will look horrible when you're 80', I reply with 'so will the rest of me so who cares!' lol For those who say tattoos are somehow evil.. well, just ignore them because they have some serious mental issues and it's useless trying to convince them Satan didn't hold you down and ink your butt. hehee (No, I am not satanic.) For those who say ink is ugly on women, well those are usually the types who want a Barbie Doll perfect girlfriend so they wouldn't have liked somethign else on me or about me anyway (with or without the tattoos).
Piercings? I only my ears pierced with a 14g CBR and yes I screamed when Tim pierced them. It hurt! lol
Tattoos, and yes I have several of them.
My artist is Tim Maccowan of Aardvark Tattoos & Body Piercing in Saint Johns, MI. http://www.aardvarktattoos.com
At age 16 I used a needle and some India ink to put:
I (heart) Pat! on my left upper thigh/hip area. He was my boyfriend at the time. Except the tail of the 'a' later faded so now it looks like ' I (heart) Pot!' LoL Which I don't, but that just had to be the spot that faded. (I'm 32 now and still happily married to the same 'Pat' I was dating at 16).
At age 18 I did the cliche Unicorn Head on my Right hip, it still looks pretty but I've learned by now that I want original tattoos, not the flash art or cliche things like a rose, butterfly, or unicorn.
That tattoo was my first 'real' one did by an artist, and it was done in celebration of my marriage, moving away from home, and being 'grown up' now. (I was still a kid though as only age teaches you).
At age 20 something (I truly forgot the period when this one was done) I had Reverend Dark (a well known artist) do my intials on my upper Left breast. I loop my three intials together in a certain way - he traced my original signature and inked it onto my skin. He had fangs, long black hair, and spider webs inked at the corner of his eyes. I was terrified of him, yet he was the sweetest man once I got to know him. That tattoo was probably just a desire or whim of the moment inking. I know I had seen Mexican gang girls with names on their breasts and I thought it looked sexy. (I grew up in a small all white german Catholic town).
At age 32 I discovered Tim of Aardvarks Tattoos. He inked a celtic stone cross (large one!) onto the back of my neck this late May. It was for my grandmother who had just gotten seriously hurt, plus other family members. My children, husband, mother, and grandma. Plus an uncle who has a terminal disease. The cross has 4 gemstones, one at each point. Each gemstone is colored in the birthstone hue for my children, grandma, and husband. Then a yellow rose wraps up around the cross for my mom. Yellow roses are her favorite flower. The cross is for my uncle and everyone.
Then not even a month or so later (in June) I had Tim tattoo a beautiful hummingbird, purple flowers, and tribal like vine on my outter Right calf. It goes from almost my knee area to my ankle. My mother loves hummingbirds, and I figured better that then a skeleton ripping out of my skin. Might freak mom and my kids. *winks*
Annnnnnnnnd tonight, I razored a small star onto my left hand right between my pointer finger and thumb area. I then rubbed India ink into the cuts and presto, a beautiful perfect little star. This reminds me to follow my own path in life, to be true to myself and my family, and to never give up on my dreams or the future. It also reminds me how far I have come, and everything I have survived. It's one reason I did it myself.
I probably have another one that I've forgot about in my old age.
I'm going to get more of course, I'm a horrible whimp with the needles but I love the artwork once it's all said and done. I've learned that those who hate tattoos will tell you why they hate them.. what they think of tattoos on women, etc etc.. BUT I learned to ignore the negative people and just take pleasure in the many compliments and conversations strangers start up with me BECAUSE of my tattoos. *proud smile*
And for those who say 'it will look horrible when you're 80', I reply with 'so will the rest of me so who cares!' lol For those who say tattoos are somehow evil.. well, just ignore them because they have some serious mental issues and it's useless trying to convince them Satan didn't hold you down and ink your butt. hehee (No, I am not satanic.) For those who say ink is ugly on women, well those are usually the types who want a Barbie Doll perfect girlfriend so they wouldn't have liked somethign else on me or about me anyway (with or without the tattoos).
Piercings? I only my ears pierced with a 14g CBR and yes I screamed when Tim pierced them. It hurt! lol
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