I went in for my tattoo consultation last weekend and I’m scheduled in for June! I’m so excited, it’s silly. And I’m so nervous, it’s silly. Thankfully I’ll have a lot to keep my mind busy until then. When I went in I did the same thing as when I get a hair cut – I brought pictures of what I like and what I don’t like, so when I express myself all wrong I still have something concrete to explain my tastes.
In keeping with the Japanese look that I already have (and my love affair with Vancouver), I’m going to be getting cherry blossoms done in an old fashioned looking illustration style. See? I’m terrible at expressing myself ideas about visual things. This is a little of what I brought in…
I love the placement of Mandi’s tattoo, the old fashioned look of the illustration in the top left and the airy, delicate feel in the blossoms at the bottom.
I don’t like designs that are overly sharp or cartoonish, that emphasize the branches over the blossoms and that are spread out over a really large area.
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I won’t get to see the sketches until the day I go in and I can barely wait! I’m going to a new shop this time and am working with the owner who seems to think it’s a neat idea, and gets the style that I’m looking for. It should be four or five hours all told. Deep breaths!
Everyone seems to love or loathe tattoos, what’s your take?
I rarely see ones that I want for myself, but I just love ones that really suit their owners
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Love your “yes pile”… I am not big into “colored” tattoos to be honest.
But then again, I don’t even have a tattoo myself, so what do I know? ;)
I totally agree that I love to see tattoos that suit their owners.
Even though I don’t think I would ever get a tattoo myself, I do like tattoos on other people – if they’re tasteful and not to “overwhelming”.
I love tattoos. It’s a commitment I’m not willing to take, however, seeing as I’m constantly changing my mind about the things I like and don’t like. I’d never want to regret something so permanent. I lived out my tattoo fantasies vicariously through an old best friend, though! The last time we spoke, she had eleven of them and I’m positive she’s added more since then. Some people whine about the wait involved with going to accompany someone while they get a tattoo, but I think it’s one of the coolest experiences ever. Anyway, I can’t wait to see how your cherry blossoms come out!
Having someone you can live through? That’s amazing! I was always hoping that Mister would get a sleeve or something but that’s not his style… so I’m going out to get one for myself! lol
I LOVE your approach. I’m working on the next part of mine and your plans of a consultation and bringing in pictures are so – SMART, yet something I hadn’t considered, ha.
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mandi’s tattoo was one of my favorites that i’ve ever seen! i adore the placement of it and everything about it. i’m a total “YES” tattoo person. can’t wait to see yours finished! june will be here before you know it. :D
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Not a tattoo person. I can admire a tattoo on someone else, but I am a wimp when it comes to pain. So I will just let others get them ha
Best,
Hannah Katy
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A tattoo consultation? What happened to the day when people,mostly bikers, sailors, and their girlfriends just got drunk stumbled into a tattoo parlor and got mom or a naked girl tattooed on their body?
I love tattoos. I have three myself but they are all small. I really like cherry blossoms and if I decide to get a flower tattoo, I would want cherry blossoms. But I have my next tattoo in mind, I just have to book an appointment with my tattoo guy soon.
I can’t wait to see your tattoo once it’s done. I hope you will share it with us.
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I’ve always wanted to have a tattoo but chickened out at the last minute because I never found your the time, the money, nor the perfect tattoo for me. But it’s funny cause in the “no” pile I see a lot of asian girls with that cherry tree blossom and I have no idea why. The first tattoo I love the artwork to it. But I love tattoos but I rate tattoos on artistry and if people choose the cartoon-y styles then they are just too immature for me, that’s just my two cents in this.
Love the tattoos. Don’t have tattoos myself but love looking at creative tattoos like these!
Wonderful tattoos! but the sad thing is in our part of the world we dont get such tattoos (:- any way it will look cool on you.
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Dan:
was just about to say the same thing about alcohol, nudity, and tatoos (though not necessarily in that order).
i’m thinking about one myself, although maybe i’mm too old 3_ (fill in the blank).
thoughts?
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I love tattoos. I believe they should be VERY personal. I have a large cherry blossom mandala in progress on my upper back. I wrote a blog post about it: http://www.returntorural.com/2010/02/dina-and-cherry-blossoms.html
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I can’t wait to see what you come up with. I am sure it will be gorgeous. I laos love cherry blossoms. They are so beautiful.
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I neither love nor loathe tattoos, actually. I think they can look incredibly cool and incredibly tacky. Personally, I would not get one because they are too permanent for me, and I don’t know what I would want to get one off that I know for sure I’d still love in 40 years. The cherry blossoms sound like a great idea, though.
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Oh that’s so exciting! I can’t wait to see the final product! Personally, I don’t think I’ll ever get a tattoo but that’s just me. I still like them and love the artistic element to them. I’m always fascinated by those who have one (or more) to hear about it.
I agree with your ‘no’ pile as well, except the top left. I think it’s more unusual than the other ones. But not for me.
I’ve been struggling with the idea of a new tattoo for a while. I’d been on the cherry blossoms theme (because of Vancouver) too but hadn’t found something I like yet. I agree I don’t want something cartoonish at all.
I love tattoos on other people, but I have a hard time deciding on ones for myself (I have one on my ankle, and that’s it). I can’t decide where else I’d like to get one and what. I want something Canadian but I can’t settle on ‘what’ yet or where. I’m not a person who could have very visible tattoos (arms, shoulders), so I hold off until I can decide.
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Those flowers look gorgeous! I cannot wait to see the final result!
For me, I’m so indecisive that I do not have any tattoos because I just cannot make up my mind as to one thing I would want. I think they are fascinating, though, and I’ve photographed a LOT of tattoos being given.
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I have a friend that has a flower tattoo with butterflies from her left shoulder to her right hip. It is absolutely beautiful and suits her very well.
I am a huge fan of big floral tattoos that spiral around one’s body. That’s why I adore your choice. :)
I always tell myself, once I lose those 15 lbs that I am hoping to lose and once I can keep them off, then it’s time for me to get a tattoo.
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I love tattoos on other people but haven’t decided if they’re for me yet. I can’t wait to see what yours ends up looking like! :)
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I love the stories behind tattoos. Also, love your yes, pile and can’t wait to see what your tattoo artist comes up with for you. It will be stunning I am sure. I have one tattoo and would like another but haven’t settled on what I want. I love the one I have though and its meaningful to me.
I love your tattoo ideas! They’re very classy.
I think tattoos are perfectly fine. I may get one soon! I have to draw the line at tacky, though… Too many bad tattoos can equal trashy.
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for a long time i thought i wanted a tattoo but i could never settle on anything and i’m glad i didn’t just get something on a whim. as for tattoos on other people, i don’t mind them as much and i like them more when they have meaning or a story behind them, it just makes it seem a little more sincere i guess.
can’t wait to see what your new one turns out like, the yes pile is great inspiration.
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My first comment on your blog!
I love the “yes” and “no” pile.
I definitely agree that blossoms can be done right and wrong!
I have no tattoos, and that’s because my mind changes all the time. I’ve been mulling over a 60s pop art bold graphic lines and text idea for a few years… but I just haven’t felt inspired to take the plunge!
:)
Good luck!
absolutely stunning! great choice
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