My 20th birthday is coming up on Wednesday. An I'm dead set on getting a tattoo. The only problem is I have way too many ideas, and only want to get one. I thought it would be fun to show my decision process and getting my tattoo on xanga. ^_^
First off, I'll show you where and what I want.
yeah, i know i'm hairy, but nothings wrong with that, lol. It just reinforces my masculinity. =]
1. Inspired by the great Bob Marley, and the music video I posted yesterday. I'd like to get the phrase
ONE LOVE
According to Urban Dictionary, One Love, refers to the
universal love and respect expressed by all people for all people, regardless of race, creed, sexuality or color. The saying fits perfect for me and my 'urban hippie' persona. I'd get the tattoo right across the most upper part of my chest (the shoulder? see the chart). Having ONE on my left shoulder and LOVE on my right shoulder. The Tat would extend in a slanted manner from the shoulder to the neck , on both sides. With my head right in the center, which would be the space between the two word.
2. I've always had a fascination with the creatures of the night. Especially bats!
Chinese folklore claims the bat is a symbol of
longevity and
happines. I searched Flickr for some ideas and came across the perfect example of how i'd want mine done.
I'd get it done on my right shoulder and probably have a little more than the dude in the picture.
3. I have some simple idea's too. On my left shoulder I could get the letter C for my name, Charllie, in an elegant script font or a creative whacky font. here's some sample of font I that I'd love to use.
Right now I'm really diggin' the 3rd C in the second row. But of course tattoo artist have way more fonts in their shops, so if i do go with this idea it might or might not be from this assortment.
4. Now for this particular spot on my body I have two ideas. Both based off of my middle name Mason. First would be a medieval shield. Medieval shields were decorated with symbols which were used as a means to recognize the Knight (Aka Known as 'Gentleman Soldier"). The tattoo would resemble something like this picture.
It would have the letter M in some fancy script, and be decorated with random things I haven't thought of yet. It would be small enough to fit in the space between my collar bones. The second Idea for this region of my body is just my middle name MASON with bat wings sprouting from both sides.
okay, okay. I know my drawing is pathetic.. I'm not that great at it. regardless of my sucky drawing, you still get the gist of what I want. I'll update with a better picture once i get the tattoo artist to sketch it.
5. This tattoo inspired by Pete Wentz. haha.
lol, he looks like a totally douche. anywho, I'm not getting the same Tat the fall out boy has, Instead i'd get the symbol from the
Avatar for
Air Bending.
But i'm not sure if i'd have it centered or more to the left/right.
6. Back tattoos should always be epic. since the idea of angel wings are played out, and demon wings seem to dark. I'd like to have Dragon wings on my entire back. looking something like this
Dragons are a symbol of humanity, nobility and knowledge. It's a unique idea but will probably be costly.
7. The Final idea is the Eye of Horus.The Egyptian eye represents, Horus , the falcon-headed god. In Egyptian times the symbol was used to protect from evil and is also considered to confer wisdom, health and prosperity.
I'd get the eye in the middle of my back. The symbol would be big and in all black.
There you have it! my seven Idea's for a tattoo. I'd like to know your thoughts about it! Are some of these idea's completely lame? what's your favorite? do you have any unique idea? Also tips and advice would be well appreciated! =]
Tattoo's are probably the oldest form of body modification. In fact there isn't an official place or time of origin. It dates back way Before Christ. In that time span, Tattoos have collected various meanings, ranging from symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, rank in society, decorations for bravery to sexual symbolism, cosmetic, and sentimental reasons. Tattoos shows ones individualism in a unique and artsy way. The body is turned into a canvas, for the person to display anything they want. These days reasons for tattoos come from many different outlets such as self expression, tribal identity, spiritual growth, marking important event, paying homage, to express commitment, as a memorial, enhancing sexuality and just to make people laugh. The only downside is that the ink is permanent. but isn't that the point?
