Show us your Tattoo

[Steve.r]

Following on from another recent thread about tattoos and the pro's and con's.. Do you have one? why did you get it? what does it represent to you?

I have decided to have one, I have created my design, it has meaning to me and will be a work of art when finished. My tattoo represents my family in the form of a Chinese Koi scene. Each fish represents my myself my wife and growing family. In Chinese tradition, the Koi is the strongest of fish. It will persevere in it's quest to swim upstream to spawn often against incredible currents and odds. It is said that if a Koi can swim it's way up and over a steep waterfall it will change into a magnificent Dragon, the most revered of Chinese folk law creatures. It echos my life and my journey to where I am now and how proud I am of my family.
Below are the first two stages of my journey, the initial sketch, to a more detailed sketch by the artist that she did for me to see colours and more details. I will continue to post more photos until the final tattoo is completed.

Stage 1, initial thoughts



Stage 2, the coloured sketch





showing the size and placement

[raynaputi]

Wow! That would be a big tattoo! But if it's what you really want then go for it.

I only get henna tattoos, so I won't have regrets just in case I don't want it anymore as it only stays for 2 weeks. And it's just a fun thing to do whenever we go to beaches. Below are some of the henna tattoos I got over the years..one photo was with my officemates showing their own henna tattoos..the last photo was supposed to be an ambigram of RAYNA but the tattoo artist made a crap out of it and ended up looking as "RAY" and an overturned "RAY"!

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[han]

I got mine last year, My husband did it, and it' represents my birth flower.
And I am contemplating to get 2nd one...

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[Terpe]

That's exactly how it is in Japan, Steve, with Koi tattoo's. I guess that actually comes from China

A Koi transforming into a dragon symbolizes courage in overcoming adversity or personal struggle in determination to achieve one's dreams.
It's very popular in Japan to have a small discreet tattoo of a golden Koi after some special moment in life.

The large or conspicious tattoo's are still associated with Yakuza. (Apart from the extreme high price needed to have it done by hand)

I don't have one.
But like you, I never say never about anything.

Good luck with yours. Looks like it's going to take a few sessions. Is by hand or machine?

[bhem_bhem]

i've got 2 and planning to have 1 more.. 132110_490704527928_289653_o.jpg297071_10150381213632929_734254249_n.jpg

[bhem_bhem]

I got mine last year, My husband did it, and it' represents my birth flower.
And I am contemplating to get 2nd one...

ink itch,, dunno why i want for more even if i know it hurts..

[fred]

Not for me.
To me they are ugly looking things, especially on women.. Never did like them..
To each their own though.

[Steve.r]

Is by hand or machine?

By machine Peter

i've got 2 and planning to have 1 more.. 132110_490704527928_289653_o.jpg297071_10150381213632929_734254249_n.jpg

What is the first one Bhem?

[bhem_bhem]

Heart on fire.. That koi is nice.. A tatto on the back looks good on men..

I've been persuading my hubby to get one but he's scared..

[imagine]

gold fish, used to have one in a bowl when i was a lad

[imagine]

well i thought show us ur tats meant something else, but there you go one learns something new each day
but seriously , id like to see those tats when there done,

when you getting them done, get a pic up on here on show when completed

[Steve.r]

when you getting them done,

First sessions are on the 7th and 8th of March, Ting is booked several months in advance, then I am booked for two weeks later to finish off

[imagine]

nice one your finishing off will be the colours ?

[Steve.r]

I am guessing so Stewart, outlines are first then they fill in after. So 4 x 4 hour sessions, it will also depend on the 'pain' factor and how long I can stand it. But I think my pain threshold is high enough or I might scream like a little girl

[hawk]

this is one of mine2012-07-07 15.31.46.jpghad it done last year just before i went to see wife in guagua

[Dedworth]

I always laugh at these ones done in Chinese or Sanskrit - I wonder how many say Chicken Chow Mein or Beef Madras. Also the so called "tribal ones" - what are they supposed to show empathy with Borneo Headhunters or suchlike ?

[Steve.r]

I always laugh at these ones done in Chinese or Sanskrit - I wonder how many say Chicken Chow Mein or Beef Madras. Also the so called "tribal ones" - what are they supposed to show empathy with Borneo Headhunters or suchlike ?

Yes, I have seen some horrors like that where people have wanted a Chinese script for example, but ended up with complete rubbish or insults

[Dedworth]

Yes, I have seen some horrors like that where people have wanted a Chinese script for example, but ended up with complete rubbish or insults

They'll be no translation issues with your's Steve !

[Steve.r]

They'll be no translation issues with your's Steve !

I have a chinese translator at work, so if i was having characters I would run it by her first lol

[joebloggs]

probably the only one i would get would be a portrait of little joe on my arm, something similar to this, he was and is the light at the end of some times for me

[Steve.r]

probably the only one i would get would be a portrait of little joe on my arm, something similar to this, he was and is the light at the end of some times for me

I cant view your image Joe, but I think protraits must be the most difficult to get right. My artist has done some that look really good, here is a link to her gallery. http://www.shanghaitattoo.com/en/tattoos/zhuo-dan-ting

[grahamw48]

I was exploring the idea of having a couple of piercings done....not sure which ones to go for.


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[imagine]

i was going to get rabbits tattood on my head, because

[lordna]

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[sars_notd_virus]

Woowww that Koi looks beautiful Steve
I dont have any tattoo but like You and Peter ,...I never say never

[les_taxi]

i was going to get rabbits tattood on my head, because

It looks like hair (hares)

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It looks like hair (hares)

[WhiteBloodAda]

I haven't got it yet, but will do sometime soon. I've always wanted something to do with Kent on my arms, but never fully decided what to have. I wanted the Kent Horse, but with it being white it would be a bit boring, so then went for the option of having it in a shield in the middle of a Celtic design, but then looked set on having the words Invicta and Cantiaci written up both arms. Now I finally have my final choice, I can go back the the horse, and have the pinoy sun to go with it too. We had this design at our wedding, so it means a lot to us both, so seems perfect to have this

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[imagine]

I haven't got it yet, but will do sometime soon. I've always wanted something to do with Kent on my arms, but never fully decided what to have. I wanted the Kent Horse, but with it being white it would be a bit boring, so then went for the option of having it in a shield in the middle of a Celtic design, but then looked set on having the words Invicta and Cantiaci written up both arms. Now I finally have my final choice, I can go back the the horse, and have the pinoy sun to go with it too. We had this design at our wedding, so it means a lot to us both, so seems perfect to have this

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colors fade white being the 1st to fade after only a few years or so, the horse will become skin color,though i suppose you could keep getting it re done,

[stevewool]

i dont have any tatoos, but since my Ems been here i have this red dot just above the ridge of my nose, i think its there from all the times she says with her finger, I WANT A IPHONE