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Discussions About Being Bald => Tattoos and Piercings => Topic started by: Redgrave101 on August 03, 2011, 07:42:34 AM
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Hey guys
Thinking of having this design which was drawn up by a friend tattoo'd onto my neck.
I'm not naive when it comes to tattoos but have just the one currently so i guess you could say i'm a novice.
Already been to my preferred tattooist and he plans on tweaking a few things.. The lettering, the Eagles positioning (awkward wing angle) etc, but otherwise he seems happy with it.
Anyway thought it would be good to get some feedback, positive or negative on the design.
As with any tattoo, you want to be sure before you go ahead and feedback is always helpful!
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Can only guess how horrible it would look like...so that's a clear negative.....sorry, just being very honest
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Ok, could you elaborate?
Is it the design? the imagery? the font? the quote? the colouring?
Or is it all of the above!?
Bare in mind this image has been drawn with a marker and then coloured in with pencil, so the two don't blend as well as they would when done in ink.
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Tattoos are personal. Don't be asking anyone else's opinion. If you like it, get it. What's right for me may not be for you.... and vice versa.
And yes I'm tattooed.
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I don't like it as a whole. I have no ink at all but thought about getting a tattoo representing something that means a lot to me...just in the process
But I fully agree with Mikekoz, this is a personal thing and you have to be happy with it. If you get that ink you know its for the rest of your life so be sure to do it, which I don't think you are at all
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Think long and hard about getting anything in a location as visible as your neck. Under a shirt etc is one thing but out in the complete and contimuous light of day is a whole different story. Do you really want to spend the rest of your life with this design visible to anyone that looks at you? I'm not saying don;t do it....I'm sayign realize this is PERMANENT and not something that will be under clothing etc. It may seem great at your current age/employment but in 20 years??
I'm not inked but am considering it and have plenty of buddies who are. One common thought is to have them placed so you can conceall them under regular clothing when that is what you want - and there are times you will not want ink to be how folks make their initial judgement of you.
The basic design is pretty good however the artwork is on the crude side - it needs to be sharpened up and the proportions etc cleaned up.
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I agree with Sailor! While I don't have any tattoos, my wife has one and I have many friends with ink. Please avoid the urge to tattoo any part of your face or neck. I know that many young people are into large tattoos on the neck but those markings will definitely (right or WRONG) affect their ability to obtain employment in the conservative white-collar market. If you plan to get either full or half-sleeves you need to realize that you may be wearing long-sleeved shirts all year depending upon how your employer/customers view permanent art-work!
Why not put that design on your arm? It could be the hub for a future sleeve if you become an ink "addict".
Man, I feel like a parent! Just be good...or at least be good at it!
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I'm pretty much inked up including neck, (many hours)... but I do agree with Sailor & Mike13... It's your personal preference, what looks good to you, LOOKS GOOD TO YOU..! so be it... But on your neck (or any other spot you can't easily cover, make sure you really like it. How big you plan to make this,,, lots of detail there... the more detail the larger it has to be, or you lose it and it becomes one big blur
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I'll jump in wiht my second 2 cents worth and agree with Oracle. That design would work out real well on your right upper arm. Clean up the drawing of the eagle and get a sharper head on the coyote or wolf and it's a keeper. (right now the coyote/wolf looks much more like a domesti dog - maybe a german shephard mix)
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Thanks for the comments guys.. keep em coming!
Sailor i agree that the wolf could well be a coyote or even a domesticated dog of sorts, so thats gonna need clearing up.
My tattooist has already noted the Eagles flaws so that should all be cleared up.
I'm interested to know what you guys think of the colours? Personally i'm pretty satified with the design and will be more so when it's been 'tweaked' But i do wonder whether theres alittle too much going on colour wise??
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I have to concur with the comments about putting this on your neck. It's likely to be visible no matter what you are wearing. I suppose if you plan to have your entire body tattooed someday, maybe, but I'd think I'd want to go with one that are typically coverable until you are way into the process before getting something on the neck.
I would imagine that any good tattoo artist can take the sketch as a point of reference rather than just trace that out and make the design pretty.
Dan
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One thing I left out is that as much as I am comfortable with my shaved head, I do at times feel somewhat like a blank canvas.. I don't know if anyone can relate to that exactly but well, Hair is good for creating a style, whatever. As is facial hair, piercings & tattoos.
I'm not saying people need to find 'styles' to be individual, far from it.
But that it can be frustrating sometimes not to be able to shake things up once in a while.
I won't be growing my 'hair' back any time soon and much to my annoyance I can't grow much of a beard (maybe one day!)
Piercings I have tinkered with in the past but I'm not fussed really which leads me on to tattoos.. of which I am something of a fan.
I often think about what kinda designs might look good on my skull, but then after awhile the realisation kicks in that it's probably not that great an idea.
So that's how I've ended up settling on the neck, It would give everyone something to look at (besides my head!) It would make me feel like I'm giving off a more 'interesting' vibe and would hopefully put an end to this 'blank canvas' feeling I can't seem to shake off.
Though as far as shaving goes, I'm settled with my sly dome. It's been well over a year now and it's looking to stay that way for a long, long time.
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I have a few tattoo's as well. My 21 year old daughter also has MANY tats. I have asked her ONE favor. PLEASE don't tat anything you can't cover up with nice clothes. NO NECK, FACE, HANDS. I vote the same as the others. Keep ink off the neck. I've talked to enough people who have said they love their tat's but hate the ones on their necks. ALSO, I don't think you can laser remove them off the neck. PLUS the neck is a MAJOR sara of exam for doctors, if you (God forbid) got cancer or other health issues older in life, they couldn't do MRI's and other medical tests that require access to the major arteries in the neck through tattoo's. I think that tat would look AWESOME on a chest or shoulder blade.
You'll do as you please, as will I and others, just maybe listen to those who have gone before you. :)
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Thanks for the advice Daven, Definitely food for thought.
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The "blank canvas" feeling comes from being (I'm guessing) early 20's. It's what's ont he canvas inside that matters and makes for an interesting person. I doubt anyone worth meeting will be attracted to you by a neckk tat - in fact it may well be quite the opposite.
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True, I can't say I would want a girl to be into me because of a tat. And indeed many may well be put off by it. But I wouldn't be getting it for any reason other than to please myself.
That is, If I was to get it...
Ahaha, I'm going in circles now.
Clearly I still have alot to think about.
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I agree with other views on neck tattoos. IMO, it's not a good idea. Upper arm, back/shoulder blade, even upper chest.
Ultimately, it's up to you.
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I disagree with those of you saying to get it somewhere that it will be covered. That's nonsense in my opinion. If you get something that you really like you should be proud of it.
I have a half sleeve on my upper right arm that sticks out below my short sleeves and another half sleeve that covers my left arm from my elbow to my wrist. I never hear anything bad about them. I do get people that are curious and asking questions..
Remember.... those that aren't tattooed don't really understand. Life is short... do what YOU want to do (within the boundaries of the law!).
I was 47 years old when I got my first half sleeve. I waited 28 years to get one because I never knew what I REALLY wanted. Make it meaningful my Friend. No rush.... take your time, visit some shops, and think about it. PM me if you like with questions.
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Though I have neck tats, I agree with the others. My tats didn't effect my occupation, so that wasn't an issue. But many aren't as lucky. I still was concerned with the ability to cover if need be. I put on a shirt/tie and marked the edge. (I did the same with my sleeves, only to edge of wrist) I had them only go up to that line (both sides and back of neck) So if I need to, they can be hidden. With a normal shirt, they're very visible. I've had them over 15 years and still love them and actually wish I would have gone higher... I don't have many tie occasions...
BUT you look to be on the young side, people DO judge the book by its cover... Give it a bit more thought...
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Hey guys
Just a quickie to say thanks for all the advice, I've put the neck tat idea on ice for the time being. Instead to keep myself busy I've been working on a sleeve design based around Greek mythology. Have had a chat with David Corden (Uk tattooist) and hope to be heading down to his studio soon to play about with some ideas.
Thanks again
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cool - I thnk you've made the right choice. you cna always do it later on after some careful consderation
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I have to agree with the majority here. I run my own little business, and I can tell you, most (if not all) will think twice about hiring you, or any one else, who would put a tat in such a highly visible area. I most certainly would not want my customers to see that when you were trying to sell them my product, or servicing that product. You won't find any salesperson in any store, trying to sell, with tattoos showing on their neck, face, or even up and down their arms. If a salesperson is wearing a long sleeve shirt, when others are wearing short sleeves, you can almost guess the reason.
So on top of what the others have said about it, just add job turn downs to the list.
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i've wanted a tattoo for ages but have never been able to think of a design that i'm comfortable enough with, i'm a huge fan of the red hot chili peppers so i have constantly thought of getting the rhcp logo on my forearm but always decide against as it's too common and i'm not overly keen on getting something on my forearm!
i've been thinking of getting something on my upper arm and have decided i would like the design to be centred on the phrase "hey man. now i'm really living" from the song by EELS the lyrics come from part of the song which say " i just saw the sun rise over the hill, never use to give me much of a thrill, but hey man now i'm really living" so i was thinking of maybe having a sun rise/set design with the lyrics but maybe using the rhcp logo in place of the sun.
would love to get peoples opinions on this, any ideas/opinions on this design would be greatly appreciated!
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I'll jump in wiht my second 2 cents worth and agree with Oracle. That design would work out real well on your right upper arm. Clean up the drawing of the eagle and get a sharper head on the coyote or wolf and it's a keeper. (right now the coyote/wolf looks much more like a domesti dog - maybe a german shephard mix)
Girls dig German shepherd / domestic dogs....... :@` Just Sayin! O:O
The dog made me go "awww" and think "I LOVE IT!" LOL. Then again I don't have any tats yet. Want a very simple one, but haven't taken the plunge yet.
Gutsy Girl