What tattoos do you have?

dSTAR

This is a kind of straw poll to find out what style of tattoos people are getting in Ireland.

Lets know what tattoos you have...

Declan

Blub2k4

Tribal

I am in the process of getting a celtic sleeve done, still a few more pieces to go on and then the shading, about another 5 sessions I reckon, depending on cash.
I also have a triskell on my right arm and a largish celtic piece.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Blub2k/DSCF0081.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Blub2k/part.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Blub2k/DSCF0212.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Blub2k/DSCF0208.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Blub2k/DSCF0017.jpg

I decided to post them as links as these have already been on this board (except one on the inside left forearm) and people dont like the board getting repetitive.
A good few celtics really and 2 years ago I had none

porn_star

my first and only tattoo! I'm gonna get another one in the summer....
I don't really like putting pictures of this up, so i might delete it after a while!

oh and one close inspection it mightn't look straight, but it is, it's just cos i took the pic myself and its on my bak, so it was difficult!

She-Ra

Other - Describe

very nice.. i've a piece across my lower back, its tribal... twas free handed too so was a bit nerve wracking but worth it. i've a couple other small ones on my leg and shoulder but best is my stars on my inside wrist... a constant conversation starter

*Page*

already posted my one in another thread on here but its a fairy

Glipmac

Classic dragon done on my right arm lookin a getting Venom done in my left shoulder what do you guys think good or bad idea?

She-Ra

Other - Describe

tattoo's are a personal thing; you can't really use peoples advice (unless its the artist and he's telling you your design is sh!Te!!) some people like my tats, others hate them..if you like something, think about it and when your positive, get it done

bonzai bob

Other - Describe

i have two tribal pieces, one on my upper right arm and one on left forearm. They're pretty cool, i'd like more but i can't be arsed at the minute.

I prefer tribal, black with subtle colours. Nothing too loud (colour wise)

lizzyitis

Tribal

I finally got a tattoo on Tuesday. Pain was worth it but is was hard going!!

*Page*

that is really nice!!! where did u get that done?

lizzyitis

Tribal

*Page* wrote:

that is really nice!!! where did u get that done?

I got it done in Rathmines. Have another 2 I want to get done this year!!

*Page*

cool looks really good!!

*Page*

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/21605/12273.jpg

Dr. Loon

niptuck wrote:

I finally got a tattoo on Tuesday. Pain was worth it but is was hard going!!

Very original. Good work.

It wasn't me!

I like that. It beats any of the random tribal ****e you see evry skanger under the sun with on their lower back. Some nice subtle colouring nad stuff in there as well. Did you design it yourself?

johnnyc

Other - Describe

have seen all the tattoos posted have to admit they all look great but the celtic & tribal ever person has them. i like the other types of tattoos because they seem to have that bit of uniqueness.

lizzyitis

Tribal

johnnyc wrote:

have seen all the tattoos posted have to admit they all look great but the celtic & tribal ever person has them. i like the other types of tattoos because they seem to have that bit of uniqueness.

The way I look at it is I am Irish so why go around getting the likes of foreign type tattoos on my body!!?? (japanese, chinese writing, Maori etc) I like most tattoos but personally I went for this type for the reason above.

What other types do you like and are more unique? I can't think of many that are totally unique even say Giger types are more common worldwide.....

Blub2k4

Tribal

niptuck wrote:

The way I look at it is I am Irish so why go around getting the likes of foreign type tattoos on my body!!?? (japanese, chinese writing, Maori etc) I like most tattoos but personally I went for this type for the reason above.

What other types do you like and are more unique? I can't think of many that are totally unique even say Giger types are more common worldwide.....

Horses for courses Niptuck, nice tat you got there too.
I notice we didn't get to see any of JohnnyC's tattoos.
In all fairness though with all the time that I have been in the studios so far Celtic is not predominant, in fact I see a fair mix of styles. Tribal is on the other hand all over the place.
Kanji would make more sense, then maybe we could all have "Violent Diorrheaea" on our bodies.

IANOC

Other - Describe

like them subtle and without colour

johnnyc

Other - Describe

first of all i aint blasting anybody with celtic or tribal tattoos but just they are so common place some designs for example the celtic cross and the tribal on the back. why didn't i post any tattoos up because i am a guttless wonder and i am still looking for a tattoo thats my excuse?

qz

johnnyc wrote:

first of all i aint blasting anybody with celtic or tribal tattoos but just they are so common place some designs for example the celtic cross and the tribal on the back.

I agree with you, but doesn't it come down to people's individual tastes? Whatever floats your boat.

johnnyc

Other - Describe

gz i totally agree but thats my opinnion. Blub2k4 celtic tattoos to me are unique and have a great design

qz

johnnyc wrote:

gz i totally agree but thats my opinnion.

"qz"

johnnyc

Other - Describe

oops sorry qz

Blub2k4

Tribal

johnnyc wrote:

gz i totally agree but thats my opinnion. Blub2k4 celtic tattoos to me are unique and have a great design

And you are entitled to it, like I said horses for courses.

My tattoos are not unique at all, they are pulled from the book of kells so far.

Blub2k4

Tribal

IANOC wrote:

like them subtle and without colour

Nice tat there, but in all fairness subtle??????? That half sleeve is about as subtle as a sledgehammer.

peterk19

Other - Describe

@IANOC
very nice similar to what i am looking for except i want an integrate a Celtic cross or something similar into it might get it at the end of the month any body recomend a good artist in dublin that could do something like this,
Pete

IANOC

Other - Describe

cheers
ya seems to be a popular style

btw said i like em subtle and without colour
not that mine is

Blub2k4

Tribal

peterk19 wrote:

@IANOC
very nice similar to what i am looking for except i want an integrate a Celtic cross or something similar into it might get it at the end of the month any body recomend a good artist in dublin that could do something like this,
Pete

Gav in Zulu, tell him Eoin with the Celtic Sleeve he is working on sent you
He specialises in Tribally type stuff specifically that Maori style as in the previous tribal, as you can see he is also good at Celtic.

peterk19

Other - Describe

Cheers i might drop in at lunch and see what he can come up with
Thanks
Pete

Blub2k4

Tribal

I'm having a bit more work done this evening so will ask him if you were in.

peterk19

Other - Describe

i went in at lunch time but he was a bit busy ill be dropping in tomorrow the guy there said he will be workin
Pete

dSTAR

niptuck wrote:

The way I look at it is I am Irish so why go around getting the likes of foreign type tattoos on my body!!?? (japanese, chinese writing, Maori etc)...

Thats a fair point but it can lead to a cultural superiority or form of exclusivness. What's stopping non Irish people from getting celtic tattoos? I have seen people who obviously weren't Irish with celtic bands and it didn't make we want to question their right to have it. The celtic band has a universal appeal and meaning.

Ok with Maori tattoos it is different. Ta moko tattoos have a meaning that are unique to a particular family line or tribe and should only be worn by people who understand this connection because to do so can offend maoris.

What about the tribal-celtic style of tattoos? Mixing up say the Pacific Islander style of tattoos or tribal style with celtic symbolism. Tattoos are universal and don't belong exclusively to any one race.

Declan

lizzyitis

Tribal

dSTAR wrote:

Thats a fair point but it can lead to a cultural superiority or form of exclusivness. What's stopping non Irish people from getting celtic tattoos? I have seen people who obviously weren't Irish with celtic bands and it didn't make we want to question their right to have it. The celtic band has a universal appeal and meaning.Tattoos are universal and don't belong exclusively to any one race.

Declan

I never said they belong to anybody or any race. I got the tattoo for the reason I stated above. Its my reason and my right to get what I feel means more to me. Nothing more nothing less...........

steveland?

Other - Describe

I have a crappy skull on my arm I'm gonna get covered up soon with something I really like

I'm looking to get a Kokopelli done on my left arm around my shoulder but I got quoted 140e when I went to get it done on Monday (it's only gonna be around 4 inches high if even and only flat black) so I'll be going in next week to get it done...

Here's the pic I'm gonna get done

lizzyitis

Tribal

steveland? wrote:

Here's the pic I'm gonna get done

Hey I like it!!

steveland?

Other - Describe

niptuck wrote:

Hey I like it!!

Thanks man, finally got it done today up in Zulu by Justin... seems like a sound bloke...

I only got the outline done cos it woulda been a bit stressful on my wallet to get the whole thing done at once but I'll go back next week after payday and get it filled in...

I'm gonna keep the wrap on until tomorrow morning so I can't take a very good picture of it at the moment so I'll post up a pic tomorrow

steveland?

Other - Describe

Well I had a shower their earlier and applied some moisturiser cream to it and cleaned it so I decided to take a pic then... Here 'tis:



Seems a little skewy there but that's just cos of the way the camera is... fill will be done next week hopefully

acri

steveland? wrote:

Well I had a shower their earlier and applied some moisturiser cream to it and cleaned it so I decided to take a pic then... Here 'tis:



Seems a little skewy there but that's just cos of the way the camera is... fill will be done next week hopefully

How long did it take to get something like that done? I plan to get a JTHM tatt this summer, or the FFVII comet on my left shoulder blade.

steveland?

Other - Describe

acri wrote:

How long did it take to get something like that done? I plan to get a JTHM tatt this summer, or the FFVII comet on my left shoulder blade.

That didn't take too long to get done... less than an hour I think... a JTHM tattoo would be cool... or maybe a big Squee on your back

acri

steveland? wrote:

That didn't take too long to get done... less than an hour I think... a JTHM tattoo would be cool... or maybe a big Squee on your back

I was gonna design it myself, but I saw one done of, well, yknow the big pic at the back of one of the issues of Johnny digging ("What a week, what a great ****ing week")? Yeah, that. Or one of his knives on my forearm. Can't wait to get it.

Glipmac

Glipmac wrote:

Classic dragon done on my right arm lookin a getting Venom done in my left shoulder what do you guys think good or bad idea?

here's mine for all to see

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/Glipmac/6e72661d.jpg

acri

Got mine yesterday: