Tattoo ideas

[Cheesehead]

Where do you get ideas, inspiration for your tats. Many of my friends have beutiful tats and I want one or two or three since I have none.

Cheese

[speed]

For me tattoos are related to life events.

I have an eagle that I got in Texas many years ago. I was inspired to get it because it's such a well known American symbol. While I was there I got a dog who was with me for 10 years. When he passed I got him tattooed on one of my arms. When I had that done I also got the eagle touched up and a nature background behind it.

Best of luck.

SM

[FATboy05]

It should be something that has meaning to you, could be almost anything. Just remember no names, unless it's of your kids :grin: I, like Speedman have an Eagle Tattoo with the words BORN FREE - DIE FREE underneath it. I got this during the cold war era.....................

[mrpiff]

I too have an eagle on one shoulder that symbolizes freedom and I later had a flag and flames added to it that show my burning desire to maintain that freedom. On my other shoulder I have an indian head dress with each feather sybolizing priciples that I believe in and try to live by.
Obviously I too have only tats that mean something to me. I know several people who have ones that they got just because they liked the way they look. To each his own!
I'm wanting more ink myself, but am waiting until I have more clarity about just what I want.

[Mominatrix]

I see it as a form of self expression that has personal meaning just as Speed and Fatboy05 have said. I chose a collection of objects blended together. These objects hold special meaning in the journey of my life. A heart with a sea inside it. The waves and storms that my heart has lived through. A double edged sword because to gain, it seems I have always had to lose something that left it's mark. The major decisions have always been painful for me no matter what choice I made. Both cut like a knife. Woven in are the initials of my Daughters. The primary reason I survived the struggles of my youth and the joy of my life.

I'm sure there are folks who walk in a shop, look at some flash and say oh I want that. For me body art has a much deeper meaning. To each his own just make your choice with plenty of thought. It last forever.

[Kate]

Absolutely agree with the above.. I swore up & down I would never have a tatt.. then life dealt me some wicked times.. now I have a few to keep me aware of where I've been & what matters most...
That being said, my first tatt was a small bit of flash to see if I could handle it. That flash became the basis for one my kids designed.

Good luck!

[angelys]

Cheese:

If you need to ask - than do not do it.

(not being rude, just know (concept, idea) what you need for you and find right artist Life is not forever - tatts are. Be clear and ride free.

[Cheesehead]

I have an idea that has deep personal meaning. Just looking for other peoples avenues for concept and how they differ and if any could inspire new thoughts.

Cheese

[Kate]

Cheese, my daughters designed one based on how they felt about an issue we had been thru.. it more than worked.. & I wear it proudly..
If I could wave the 'do-over' wand I would have had them all placed differently though....

[FATboy05]

This has been an interesting post!