TATOO

[johnstephenson]

Hey guy going in for a tatoo in the next few weeks and i know i should pick out what i want but i was woundering if any one had some cool ideas or picks...thanks guys

[Slashmonay]

get a tatoo of your face that covers your entire back like the dude in jackass has

[Puddles]

I have butteflies across my back, 2 pink and one blue, the blue one is in the middle and there's a pink one on either side of the blue one connected by a black swirly design. Don't think you want butterflies though.

Find something meaningful that you can grow old with.

Mine symbolizes two things, one is my daughter and I (we're the pink butterflies) on either side of my husband (the blue butterfly). The other meaning is for my g/f and I on either side of my husband for 3-somes.

[Face]

Watch the film Memento, the style of writing in Guy Pearce's characters tatooes look really cool. Just for some ideas anyway.....

[w8liftinglady]

I have a cool design "based on" the designs by a new zealand artist(they are copyrighted)-tattooed on my lower back-it was my divorce present to myself.After my next competition,I am getting the japanese kanji for "strong woman" tattooed across my traps.I agree with puddles-make it special-you'll be stuck with it.don't do like this guy I saw in a restaurant with"motherf###er "tattooed around his neck like a necklace.Bad decision.the link below is to that website for those designs-there are some very cool armband designs moniques tattoo designs

[johnstephenson]

awsome pics....anymore????

[Timma]

Noone's getting to see the tattoo i'm getting. I want to be the only one with it.

[TheStromba]

Tattoo's are a very personal choice. What things are very important to you? What do you have a passion for ? Do you want to convey an idea or feeling ?

A few pointers.

Don't just pick one off a wall in a tattoo shop, real tattoo artists are just that artists. Ask to see his portfolio.

I paid 50.00 for the artist to make a drawing based on my idea. The money went toward the price of the piece.

Don't go cheap - it will be on you forever.

Here's mine.

[johnstephenson]

thats pretty cool bud, I really cant decide on what to get. a buddy and i are getting one at the same time for a wedding present and the time is getting closer

[buccaneer19]

Originally posted by Timma
Noone's getting to see the tattoo i'm getting. I want to be the only one with it.

get your avatar tattoed on your back

[bad14u]

Originally posted by TheStromba
Tattoo's are a very personal choice. What things are very important to you? What do you have a passion for ? Do you want to convey an idea or feeling ?

A few pointers.

Don't just pick one off a wall in a tattoo shop, real tattoo artists are just that artists. Ask to see his portfolio.

I paid 50.00 for the artist to make a drawing based on my idea. The money went toward the price of the piece.

Don't go cheap - it will be on you forever.

Here's mine.

I couldn't agree more!!! Here's one of mine!

[w8liftinglady]

If you have competed in bodybuilding before,do you find that tattoos detract or score negatively with the judges?I was really reluctant to get an armband for that reason

[meat12]

Yeah my first tat I picked out of a book when I was 18. I really didn't think much about it just wanted to get it done. I regret not putting more thought into it now, but still think it's cool. So after that the rest were all my design.

[lxorl]

take some time and think of on it... dont just pick something generic that you will not have any connection to 15 years from now.

[johnstephenson]

no im not worried about that, Im not in any competition shape....Yet, Bad14u Thats a pretty sweet tat.....thanks for all the idea's peoples keep 'em comin

[Megiddo]

After my next competition,I am getting the japanese kanji for "strong woman

Just make sure it actually says that. I had a friend who got chinese for Iceman or so he thought. THe little china doll at the Jin Jin informed him tat his tat said the "comber of hair"

[wannagetbig2001]

Well - Johnstephenson did you decide or get the tatoo yet??? - just curious - i keep on thinkin about gettin one - but thats about it!

[johnstephenson]

no no i didnt not for a few days yet.....have not decided on a tat yet

[w8liftinglady]

Originally posted by Megiddo
Just make sure it actually says that. I had a friend who got chinese for Iceman or so he thought. THe little china doll at the Jin Jin informed him tat his tat said the "comber of hair"

Good Point.

[johnstephenson]

Lets see everyone else's tatoo's if ya have one.....im not going to copy it "some people like original" i just want to see whats out there..

[canadagold]

Originally posted by w8liftinglady
If you have competed in bodybuilding before,do you find that tattoos detract or score negatively with the judges?I was really reluctant to get an armband for that reason

THis will depend on the tat. . .one sided tat on the chest = bad. . . throws off all symetry and the judeges eyes are drawn to the tat. . .if you have one in a spot tha tis not super central then you are o.k.. . . some guys it just ruins the look no matter how good a physique they have. . .I have one on the inside of my wrist and one in the middle of my upper back, right in the centre and not really huge. . .I don't think it detracts at all.

[Breeze]

Here's one of mine

[Breeze]

See, I'm so big I fill the whole screen. Guess I should resize the pic. The shiny slimy stuff is vitamin E oil.

[johnstephenson]

cool tat buddy

[decadecadeca]

I've thought about it more than once. Came damn close to getting one but always changed my mind about the design and was glad later I didn't do it. The only thing that I have wanted and not waivered on is our family crest. Sooner or later that one will happen....

[Jordan]

i think if i were to get a tat, it would be the word POWER in bold, black font. maybe on my shoulder or back- do that!

[johnstephenson]

Family crest would be cool. never thought of that, hmmmmm maybe later.

[Lethal]

If you are two different nationalities you could go with a ying-yang symbol with the two countries flags instead of black white.

Here is mine: