Thought maybe I'd post this here. It's gonna be my first and I've been thinking pretty seriously about what I've been wanting. Any other FPers out there with tats that would have any suggestions or something to say?
I don't like the idea of getting inked because it just looks cool. I've always thought that if the art doesn't have any meaning or message behind it, then there's no reason for it. That's just me personally though. Anyways, I'm going for something kind of like the "coexist" theme, but not exactly. Let's please not turn this thread into a shitfest of religious argument and insults, I expect people to respect my views and the views of others.
I'm thinking of getting a large tree with leaves and branches. The tree is going to be encircled, and in the space left around the tree (inside of the circle) there is going to be some stars and maybe even the moon. Outside of the circle I'm going to have the 7 Chakras surrounding the circle. Somewhere around there off to the side a bit I'm also going to have the Chi Rho (which also contains the alpha and the omega). Anyways, the tree represents the center of the universe (and sometimes God) and originates from many Native American beliefs. The tree is the source of all energy that exists. The circle around it represents that this energy is infinite. The 7 Chakras is of course Buddhist, and this represents how we are connected to that energy. It represents our relation to the physical world as well as our inner self and our consciousness. Off to the side I'm going to have the Chi Rho, or Sigla. This is a Christian symbol and also contains the alpha and the omega (first and last words in the Greek alphabet, I'm sure most of you guys know that).
No I'm not Christian, Buddhist, or really religious at all for that matter. The tattoo is just a way of expressing how people share a certain relationship with the surrounding universe. After all, the atoms inside of us came from the stars.
I'm thinking it will go on my chest somewhere on my upper left or right pectoral. The part with the tree and the Chakras will be a little colorful. I have fair skin, and from what I've heard a little color on paler skin looks pretty good in tattoos. The Chi Rho will probably be solid black which will provide some contrast.
I know an amazing artist and he does spectacular work. If I ever get a sketch I'll post it.
What do you guys think?
Chakras: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakra#Description[/url]
Chi Rho: [url]http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/patrickqueen_photos/chi-rho.jpg[/url]
Post it in the tattoo thread.
There is a reason it exists, believe it or not.
Never found one, actually. It's not like there's directions around here. I'll copy and look again. Feel free to delete this, mods.
I can't blame you, blues can't search at the moment, I'll find it for you in a second
Thank you so much, dude. :v:
[url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1009531&highlight=tattoo+thread[/url] - there you go
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