What do you think of my tattoo?

SergeantSunshine_reused
SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Its just a rough sketch done by me!! SO no judgements xD If i took it took it to an artist it would be MUCH better xD haha

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Its says "Mental Escape" Which to me is how I describe my running. I run to be free, I feel at peace. It is the time I feel at complete control of my body and calm. Running is everything to me and has been for a long time.

Opinions? Just kinda came up with this randomly tonight xD
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  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Oooh its so big! Just right click on it and select view image for the full view
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It's your tattoo. It means something precious to you. What's important is that YOU like it.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Where will you get it done? How old are you? What kind of career do you have or see yourself having?


    I think it's a lovely tattoo, I would probably put it across my shoulderblades. But, now that I have a Serious Day Job, it would just further hinder what I could wear every day. So, make sure you think it through!
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    That's pretty cool. Nothing beats an original piece !!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Where will you get it done? How old are you? What kind of career do you have or see yourself having?


    I think it's a lovely tattoo, I would probably put it across my shoulderblades. But, now that I have a Serious Day Job, it would just further hinder what I could wear every day. So, make sure you think it through!

    I want to put it on the out side of my upper thigh! Im almost 20 :] Im a dietetics major but where I want it no one would see in a work place :]

    Thanks so much for the opinion! I just thought of it and drew it so I like other opinions ya know :]
  • RebelBrew
    RebelBrew Posts: 55
    looks cool. is that going to be your first??
  • JDNOX
    JDNOX Posts: 619
    Darn I can not see it
  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    It's your tattoo. It means something precious to you. What's important is that YOU like it.

    Agree! Color or no color? I like it. I think it would be a nice back piece too.
  • batalina
    batalina Posts: 209 Member
    i think it's awesome! i love the wings! if you did get it on your back, it probably wouldn't affect conservative-clothing choices. i say go for it!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    looks cool. is that going to be your first??

    yup! I dont have any others because I give myself at least 6-7 months to make sure I dont change my mind. I REALLY like this tho :]
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    It's your tattoo. It means something precious to you. What's important is that YOU like it.

    Agree! Where do you want it? Color or no color? I like it.

    Outside of my upper thigh :] I didnt get around to coloring it (have nothing to color it with) but I like black and grey tattoos. A little purple would look great tho ^-^
  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    looks cool. is that going to be your first??

    yup! I dont have any others because I give myself at least 6-7 months to make sure I dont change my mind. I REALLY like this tho :]

    Get it done in hena first to make sure you like the area :wink:
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    I agree with this ^^ I am cautious! That why I think my thigh would be the best place. Can show it off when I am wearing some shorts! But dresses/work clothes should cover it
  • Willow_28
    Willow_28 Posts: 61
    I think its beautiful!!! Love tattoos myself... planning on getting a full sleeve on my left arm... Its also great that you have taken the time to make sure its what you want to do... I have a few friends who just got a tattoo for the heck of it and regret it... But once again, awesome artwork!!!
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    My tattoos go with everything I wear.
  • Barelmy
    Barelmy Posts: 590 Member
    The only justification anyone "needs" for a tattoo is; "I want that on my body".

    Nothing else.

    So, it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.:D

    On a practical level, lots of tattoo artists would be happy to work with you to come up with a full design. Any ideas for placements?
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    The only justification anyone "needs" for a tattoo is; "I want that on my body".

    Nothing else.

    So, it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.:D

    On a practical level, lots of tattoo artists would be happy to work with you to come up with a full design. Any ideas for placements?

    Completely agree! Since I drew it myself I thought I would look for some constructive criticism!

    I wont be getting it for a long time. But as I said earlier outside of my upper thigh is were im thinking :] keeping my back bare for now ^-^
  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
    I think it's beautiful, and moreso because of what it means to you.
    And I think you are smart in waiting a while. People change their minds so often, and it's not something you want to be less than 100% sure on.
  • Barelmy
    Barelmy Posts: 590 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    What a ridiculous statement. Tattoos can look like anything; they're simply decoration. That's like saying earrings don't go with something, or hairstyles don't go with something. Some will, some won't - you can't make a sweeping statement about the entire category.

    On that note; why on earth would someone feel unable to show off their back or shoulder tattoos on their wedding day? It's their body.O_O
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    Odd....I have a tattoo on my upper back that showed with my wedding dress and no one thought it mattered.

    My MOH also has one that was visible.

    I just went to a wedding with a bride with full sleeves and it was absolutely beautiful.
  • Barelmy
    Barelmy Posts: 590 Member
    I wont be getting it for a long time. But as I said earlier outside of my upper thigh is were im thinking :] keeping my back bare for now ^-^

    One of mine is on my inner left thigh, and I do like that placement. You can show it off or keep it hidden without having to think about it.:)

    Would it be vertical or horizontal, along your leg? And what kind of colours are you thinking? That kind of design would work with so many.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I wont be getting it for a long time. But as I said earlier outside of my upper thigh is were im thinking :] keeping my back bare for now ^-^

    One of mine is on my inner left thigh, and I do like that placement. You can show it off or keep it hidden without having to think about it.:)

    Would it be vertical or horizontal, along your leg? And what kind of colours are you thinking? That kind of design would work with so many.

    I was thinking outer left thigh more specifically :] on the outside of my thigh

    I want it horizontal and wrapping around only a little. SO you can read it without having to turn my leg of course xD haha

    I do like the look of just black and grey. But i would LOVE to add in some deep purple :O
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    pretty cool :)

    I would like it on my back if it were me, mostly due to the wings.
    I want wings tattooed anyways lol

    I took a drawing I did to the artist for the one down my side and they made it awesome!
  • glitterpiss
    glitterpiss Posts: 113
    I really like this! The style of writing is absolutely gorgeous but still easily readable. If I may offer one suggestion though, there is a lot of white space after Mental and before Escape. It might look a little better if you centered them a little bit more. Its worth a shot to mess around the placement of the words a bit since you're waiting a few months. I hope you post pictures of it when you get it done!

    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    This is an incredibly ignorant statement. I've been to many weddings with tattooed bridesmaids and groomsmen. Also a few with heavily tattooed brides. Its absolutely silly to not get a modification because you're going to get dressed up in a gown once or twice. I can't imagine thinking that my beautiful body art has no place at a wedding. Its part of me, either you take me as I am or not at all.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I really like this! The style of writing is absolutely gorgeous but still easily readable. If I may offer one suggestion though, there is a lot of white space after Mental and before Escape. It might look a little better if you centered them a little bit more. Its worth a shot to mess around the placement of the words a bit since you're waiting a few months. I hope you post pictures of it when you get it done!

    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    This is an incredibly ignorant statement. I've been to many weddings with tattooed bridesmaids and groomsmen. Also a few with heavily tattooed brides. Its absolutely silly to not get a modification because you're going to get dressed up in a gown once or twice. I can't imagine thinking that my beautiful body art has no place at a wedding. Its part of me, either you take me as I am or not at all.

    Thank you so much! I love constructive criticism :] Do you think it would look better if I put escape directly below it? This was just my first sketch and kinda noticed the white space too

    I have to agree I have seen many beautiful tattooed brides btw. The only time it is bad is if its a tattoo they regret I think. But otherwise I have seen some elegantly done tattoos that are just gorgeous on a wedding day ^-^
  • glitterpiss
    glitterpiss Posts: 113
    Thank you so much! I love constructive criticism :] Do you think it would look better if I put escape directly below it? This was just my first sketch and kinda noticed the white space too

    I have to agree I have seen many beautiful tattooed brides btw. The only time it is bad is if its a tattoo they regret I think. But otherwise I have seen some elegantly done tattoos that are just gorgeous on a wedding day ^-^

    This is a badly ms paintshopped version of what I was thinking.
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  • batalina
    batalina Posts: 209 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    i've had a full sleeve in every wedding i've been a bridesmaid in, and the brides have chosen strapless dresses for me, for the PURPOSE of showing off my tattoos! my own wedding dress showed all my ink. i had no regrets, and experienced nothing but positivity toward my art at any of these events.

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    023_23 by ash-k, on Flickr
    (me and my husband are posed weird in this because we're showing off our non-traditional shoe choices, lol)
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Ever go to a wedding with tattooed bridesmaids? Tattoos don't go with evening dresses and formal wedding attire. Get one done out of henna. They are beautiful, and unless you have an allergy, you can still show off your great skin in a shoulderless gown.

    i've had a full sleeve in every wedding i've been a bridesmaid in, and the brides have chosen strapless dresses for me, for the PURPOSE of showing off my tattoos! my own wedding dress showed all my ink. i had no regrets, and experienced nothing but positivity toward my art at any of these events.


    (me and my husband are posed weird in this because we're showing off our non-traditional shoe choices, lol)

    You are beautiful!!! I love your ink, tyvm!

    Half sleeve on the right is in my not-so-distant future. Where all of my disposable income went I don't know, but when I find it, it's going right in my skin.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Thank you so much! I love constructive criticism :] Do you think it would look better if I put escape directly below it? This was just my first sketch and kinda noticed the white space too

    I have to agree I have seen many beautiful tattooed brides btw. The only time it is bad is if its a tattoo they regret I think. But otherwise I have seen some elegantly done tattoos that are just gorgeous on a wedding day ^-^

    This is a badly ms paintshopped version of what I was thinking.
    6187464166_c3005933db.jpg

    Oooh yes that looks a lot better!
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