Michael D
Tattoo/Body Art Research Paper
Hello, I am working on a post-secondary research paper which explores the culture of Tattoos and Body Art.
Iâd like to invite people who already have tattoos and consider themselves part of the tattoo/body art culture to share their opinions by responding to the questions below.
This research is intended to explore the qualitative aspects of tattoo/body art culture -- the reasons why you have body art, how it makes you feel, your values and beliefs.
Again, this is for those who * already have * tattoos/body art.
It is ok to select more than one answer to the questions below.
If there any additional opinions, beliefs, values, or issues youâd like to express, please feel to include them.
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(1) Reason for getting tattoo/body art:
Rite of Passage
Memorial/Reminder/Commemorating an event or person
Symbolic meaning
Acknowledging a self-discovery
Fashionable
Art/Aesthetics
Outward-expression/Declaration/Attention from others
Impulsive
Peer Pressure
Other:
(2) âCompared to not having a tattoo, having a tattoo makes me feel...â
Sexier
Attractive
Rebellious
Intimidating
Intelligent/Sophisticated
Spiritual
Inner strength/Self-esteem
Artistic/Creative
Self-ownership/Individual autonomy
Part of a group
Worldly/Experienced
Hip/Cool/Edgy/Stylish
Interesting
Traditional/Time-honored/Historical art form
Other:
(3) Do you ever conceal your tattoos? Why?
(4) Are there situations where you have been discriminated against because of visible tattoos?
(5) Have you ever regretted getting a tattoo? Why?
Answer
1.Reason for getting tattoo/body art:
i.Reminder/Symbolic meaning: my first tattoo was a rune stone on my wrist that symbolizes "new beginnings." I got this after going through a rough patch in my life and coming out of it a stronger person. I chose this to remind me that no matter what happens tomorrow's always another day.
ii. Memorial/Symbolic meaning: My 2nd tattoo's a self designed memorial piece for my grandparents. It's an entwining red and green ivy vine. I chose ivy, as my gran's name was ivy, they kept ivy in the house and ivy tattoo's symbolize love and immortality.
iii.other/Symbolic meaning/Reminder. My 3rd tattoo is a rib piece. The lower part is a hibiscus which was a birthday present from my partner. It was taken from pictures we took on a holiday and the hibiscus symbolizes love and delicate beauty. The upper part are 5 butterflies, to symbolize everyone in my life that i love. I chose butterflies are butterflies symbolize the soul and life.
(2) âCompared to not having a tattoo, having a tattoo makes me feel...â
That i'm me. They all represent something special in my life, past or present. They're a documentation of what's important to me, what's changed/shaped/molded me and what's made me me.
(3) Do you ever conceal your tattoos? Why?
One runs from my shoulder to hip, my other's on my ribs- so they're always concealed as it's way to cold to constantly wear a bikini.
My 3rd is on my wrist which is always displayed.
(4) Are there situations where you have been discriminated against because of visible tattoos?
Nope, i've never had a negative comment about myself or my tattoos.
(5) Have you ever regretted getting a tattoo? Why?
I regret choosing the artist that i did for my 2nd tattoo as he really shouldn't have been a tattooist and i wouldn't have to pay out another $250 to get it re-inked.
1.Reason for getting tattoo/body art:
i.Reminder/Symbolic meaning: my first tattoo was a rune stone on my wrist that symbolizes "new beginnings." I got this after going through a rough patch in my life and coming out of it a stronger person. I chose this to remind me that no matter what happens tomorrow's always another day.
ii. Memorial/Symbolic meaning: My 2nd tattoo's a self designed memorial piece for my grandparents. It's an entwining red and green ivy vine. I chose ivy, as my gran's name was ivy, they kept ivy in the house and ivy tattoo's symbolize love and immortality.
iii.other/Symbolic meaning/Reminder. My 3rd tattoo is a rib piece. The lower part is a hibiscus which was a birthday present from my partner. It was taken from pictures we took on a holiday and the hibiscus symbolizes love and delicate beauty. The upper part are 5 butterflies, to symbolize everyone in my life that i love. I chose butterflies are butterflies symbolize the soul and life.
(2) âCompared to not having a tattoo, having a tattoo makes me feel...â
That i'm me. They all represent something special in my life, past or present. They're a documentation of what's important to me, what's changed/shaped/molded me and what's made me me.
(3) Do you ever conceal your tattoos? Why?
One runs from my shoulder to hip, my other's on my ribs- so they're always concealed as it's way to cold to constantly wear a bikini.
My 3rd is on my wrist which is always displayed.
(4) Are there situations where you have been discriminated against because of visible tattoos?
Nope, i've never had a negative comment about myself or my tattoos.
(5) Have you ever regretted getting a tattoo? Why?
I regret choosing the artist that i did for my 2nd tattoo as he really shouldn't have been a tattooist and i wouldn't have to pay out another $250 to get it re-inked.
i need some ideas..i want to get a tattoo?
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i plan on getting a tattoo soon..but i don't know whether to have it done with a gun..or with calligraphy...which hurts less? and i want stars or paw prints on my foot or a heart on the side of my wrist..what are some other good ides? pics would help
Answer
A tattoo gun is the default method of getting a tattoo (unless you plan on going through the considerably longer and more painful processes of traditional Polynesian or traditional Japanese tattooing...). Calligraphy simply means "beautiful writing"- it is a font style like "handwriting" or "printing" (or if you're into computers, "Arial" or "Times New Roman"), not a means of applying a tattoo.
Most, if not all, tattoo parlors have a large amount of "flash", pictures of simple designs, for those who don't know what they want in a tattoo. Go to your local parlors and look on their walls, and through their portfolios. That will help you get some ideas on what you like.
Since I don't know you or your personality, "I EM WE TODD DID" tattooed on your forehead might be just as valid as a full-back tattoo of Barbie, which is just as valid as a biomech dragon sleeve, in your eyes. Asking random people for ideas, without giving us any clue as to why you want it, what you want it to symbolize, what you like, or what you're like, is pretty useless.
Are you very feminine? Opt for flowers, small birds, butterflies, dainty vinework, symbols of love, etc.
Are you tough? Opt for dragons, tigers, wolves, lions, stonework, symbols of strength or power.
Are you sexy? Opt for playboy bunnies, delicate long-petaled flowers, pomegranates, slinky cats
Are you cute? Opt for kitties, bunnies, puppies, candy, cartoon characters
Are you fun loving? Opt for symbols of your favorite pastimes
Are you of an Irish heritage? Opt for a triquetra or knotwork
Are you religious? Opt for a symbol or phrase that sums up your faith.
...see where I'm going with this?
A tattoo gun is the default method of getting a tattoo (unless you plan on going through the considerably longer and more painful processes of traditional Polynesian or traditional Japanese tattooing...). Calligraphy simply means "beautiful writing"- it is a font style like "handwriting" or "printing" (or if you're into computers, "Arial" or "Times New Roman"), not a means of applying a tattoo.
Most, if not all, tattoo parlors have a large amount of "flash", pictures of simple designs, for those who don't know what they want in a tattoo. Go to your local parlors and look on their walls, and through their portfolios. That will help you get some ideas on what you like.
Since I don't know you or your personality, "I EM WE TODD DID" tattooed on your forehead might be just as valid as a full-back tattoo of Barbie, which is just as valid as a biomech dragon sleeve, in your eyes. Asking random people for ideas, without giving us any clue as to why you want it, what you want it to symbolize, what you like, or what you're like, is pretty useless.
Are you very feminine? Opt for flowers, small birds, butterflies, dainty vinework, symbols of love, etc.
Are you tough? Opt for dragons, tigers, wolves, lions, stonework, symbols of strength or power.
Are you sexy? Opt for playboy bunnies, delicate long-petaled flowers, pomegranates, slinky cats
Are you cute? Opt for kitties, bunnies, puppies, candy, cartoon characters
Are you fun loving? Opt for symbols of your favorite pastimes
Are you of an Irish heritage? Opt for a triquetra or knotwork
Are you religious? Opt for a symbol or phrase that sums up your faith.
...see where I'm going with this?
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