Comments on: What do you think?

By: Meshia

Meshia — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:10:26 +0000

i said yes! even green is hot!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:13:36 +0000

@Dan…
Dragons meaning a lot to you doesnt sound dorky to me at all. I saw a really, really awesome documentary about Dragons and their meanings throughout history…especially in East and SouthEast Asia. A lot of tribal peoples beliefs is that they descend from Dragons. Like the Naga (literally “snake” or “dragon”) people of Nagaland, India.
Really cool stuff.

What about an Asian style representation of a dragon?
Like the Thai style ( http://www.philholtsf.com/blog/paintings/thai_dragon_tattoo_shirt.jpg )
And theres always the Chinese ( http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Chinese_dragon.PNG/372px-Chinese_dragon.PNG )

Or…Celtic style which is really stylized and almost…abstract…which is kinda almost what the one in your pic reminded me of..
http://inquisitiontattoo.com/celtic_dragon1.jpg

Tattoos are awesome…and very very addictive too. Have fun!! I def recommend getting one.

^_^

Leslie’s last blog entry: Pullip Obsession.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:13:29 +0000

For me, it’s not so much the tribal style as it’s about the dragon. As dorky as it sounds, dragons mean a lot to me, and I just don’t like the idea of having a more ‘picturey’ or even ‘photographic’ representation of a dragon on my arm. I much rather prefer the stylized version. Of course, when I actually do go to a tattoo place they’ll have real ARTISTS there who can help me decide what I actually want.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:07:09 +0000

@ Marie..
I think that the reason for these beliefs is because in the tattoo world…meaning, those who dont just walk into the Mcdonalds of tattoo shops and pick something out that was on the wall, tattoos are a very very spiritual thing. It is art on the most beautiful and important canvas of all….the physical existence, or physical self. It is a human being, decorating the temple of self. Which is the closest thing to God that exists in this physical world…seeings as how we were created in Gods image. Our bodies are essentially…a part of God.
So…for people who just go with the trendy, or walk into McTattoo and order a McTribal, with a McTrampstamp on the side for his girlfriend….it is almost…sacrilegious and defeats the whole purpose of tattooing in the first place.

Now, if someone happens to be into Polynesian tribes, or the Maori people….then there is every reason to get a tribal.
Or someone is Irish…every reason to get a Shamrock.
Or someone is Chinese, or heavily influenced by Chinese culture….theres every reason to get a Kanji.
It just shouldnt be some instant “heyimgonnagetatattooletsgogetone” kind of thing.

Leslie’s last blog entry: Pullip Obsession.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:44:11 +0000

I think it looks really good, despite being green – although it was intentional, considering that you were running on low ink.

Call me slow, but I had no idea that tattoo paper was still sold! I feel like going out and having some fun. If only I had ink. lol.
How long will it last? – Using the paper.

I say go for it. Think it’ll suit him well.

You know the funny thing? I was actually considering asking you (in your Q&A), whether you were going to get a tattoo or not (if you’re a fan), but now I already know the answer. I’m planning on getting another one myself, one of these days.

Brandy’s last blog entry: Abusing my noodle.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:06:19 +0000

Tacky.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:49:59 +0000

I personally don’t like tattoos the majority of the time, however I think that small simple ones can be really nice sometimes. Josh has a small one on his back and it’s simple and I like it. I think the same way about that one on Dan’s arm. I say if he really wants it then go for it.