First tattoo
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Today was a very important day for me. I have always wanted a tattoo. I always thought they were amazing. But the way I was raised, they were a no no.
Today I got my first tattoo. I had a concept and the artist designed it and did it.
The concept was in honor of originally my brother and the entire special needs community, but became also for me.
I tell people I wear my heart on my sleeve, so I made it literal. The heart is a kite shield, with rivets around the edge. It means that we must protect those like us, anywhere on the spectrum.
The sword is also about defending, physically, and attacking those who try to belittle the person or the condition. The fountain pen is about how we can also defend by spreading information to raise awareness and stop those who try to troll or degrade us.
The semicolon was for me. I was suicidal last year and did not give in to those thoughts. The whole piece was designed to be in the style of a family crest.
It came out beautifully. Clean edges, great color, and I couldn't be happier. Things are coming together for me in life, and this is something I've wanted to do for almost two years.
It's done, and I'm ecstatic.
Thanks everyone,
A.J. -
Now I enjoy this. Named after a different local tattoo shop, it has 21 different liquors and 6 different fruit juices in it.
I give you...The Mean Street. And yes, you get the shaker with it...It is full when you get it...
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That is a big, colourful tattoo for a first one! Looks good.
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@scottalanmiller said:
That is a big, colourful tattoo for a first one! Looks good.
It's pretty good size. Go big or go home!
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Nice AJ, congrats.
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Looks great!
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That looks sharp man!
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I am not a fan of tattoos, but I like how you carefully thought of the meaning behind each symbol. Looks good.
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Looks sharp! Be careful they are addicting. I started off with 1, now I have both arms in 1/4-1/2 sleeve, my back, and a Motorola bag phone on the back of my leg.
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so which is mightier?
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I agree while I will never have a tattoo the meaning and though behind this is very cool.
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I really wanted to get a tattoo, but know if i do i'd go ott and get a full one all over my back or something lol
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So I'm debating about changing my second tattoo from the wolf piece to a dragon yin and yang piece. I'm thinking something like this...
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See that's what i would do all over my back lol
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@hobbit666 said:
See that's what i would do all over my back lol
My back is reserved for a phoenix rising from the ashes. For the most part. That's going to be an expensive piece...
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i wish i didnt' have mine. basically my whole right thigh is dancing skeletons (b/w). my left boob has a sun/moon on it (full color). done by this lady
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@hubtechagain went through a weird music/booze/ladies/tattoo phase.
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Yeah, I can't wait til I have my first sleeve full...
