ok 2 things...

First off I have never paid enough attention I suppose until today. The green rectangles by your names what do those mean? I just noticed I have 2 now lol
Second off I want opinions, I am getting a tattoo on my birthday on the 30th of this month but Im having trouble deciding which tattoo I want. I have two big ones that I am leaning towards but I just cant figure out which would look best? The tattoo is in memories of my little sister so I am going to have her name somewhere around the roses. It will be along my side and I am going to have the roses black with frosted blue edges and the thorns tipped with red for blood.
The first tattoo idea....
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=black...1t:429,r:2,s:0
The second tattoo idea...
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=black...1t:429,r:7,s:0
Which would you chose if you were in my situation?

the green squares are your reputation. You get it by people approving of your posts and such. As far as the tattoo thing goes I cannot comment. I believe if your going to get a tattoo of something it should be for you and be meaningful to you.

Too many people worry about what other people think about them. Time you start worrying about what you think of you :)

Just my .02

I like the first tattoo you linked. I think that looks more classy. The second one looks intense. From your profile picture i think the first one would look better :)

I vote for the first tattoo

The first one has better lines for a rib piece. I love my rib pieces (both sides). Have fun

alright thanks guys! so glad lol Im so excited!

The first one is nicer IMO. The second one is too busy :P. I love those kind of tattoos.

be advised that many reputable tattoo artists will not tattoo you in that area if it's your first piece. it is a VERY tender area and regarded as one of the most painful.

the reason they often refuse is because a lot of people get them started and then don't come back to finish them, and tattoo artists don't like leaving their work "hanging" so to speak. it doesn't help to promote their work if their tattoos are only half-finished!

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be advised that many reputable tattoo artists will not tattoo you in that area if it's your first piece. it is a VERY tender area and regarded as one of the most painful.

the reason they often refuse is because a lot of people get them started and then don't come back to finish them, and tattoo artists don't like leaving their work "hanging" so to speak. it doesn't help to promote their work if their tattoos are only half-finished!

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I got my first tattoo on my stomach/ribs and over my liver. Hurt like a mother, but my tattoo artist was very reputable. He owned the shop that the government was basing their standards on for health and professionalism. It took me almost a year to get in and see him.. It took me two sessions and I whined like a baby the whole time LOL.

lol, it's totally at the artists discretion, some will do it, some won't. if they feel you're very serious about it i'm sure it's no problem. but yeah, it's not very plesaant. i went in for a 5 hr session on my ribs, (outline) and back the very next day for another session, to get started on the color.

NEVER do this, lol

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lol, it's totally at the artists discretion, some will do it, some won't. if they feel you're very serious about it i'm sure it's no problem. but yeah, it's not very plesaant. i went in for a 5 hr session on my ribs, (outline) and back the very next day for another session, to get started on the color.

NEVER do this, lol

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LOL I hear you there. I've never been in so much pain, and I've had back surgery to remove part of my spine LOL - OP don't worry its not that bad :gj: Lmao!!

well Im not too worried about pain honestly I have partial nerve damage on the lower part of my right side, but anyways 'hawk' said he would since he knows where I live, what my number is and where I usually hang out at lol oh well if anyone else has some good ideas you can pm me :)

Ok again. Why does my thread I started have 5 stars when there isnt any other post with 5 stars except for the two that are very popular lol.

I had my first tattoo done on my right upper arm outlined and colored in one session. the pain was nothing to me , but man that motor made me temp deaf in one ear that night.I want ot get a second one but that way down on the list since i always broke. I watch the guy getting worked on next to me almost pass out cause he had not ate ( dumb move).

my only draw back is it looks faded some at 5 years old (really since the 2 year) not sure if the ink was lower qualtiy or cause I am ouside worknig most the summer ( I try to remember sun block on the arm at least ). I love it and it for life lol.
It gets called faires by a lot of people but it the dvd cover off (ah my goddess) 6th dvd in season one. I figure it worked for me cause they are the goddesses of the future past and present . ( closest you will get me to being religous lol.. )

Good luck with the tattoo! It's permanent, and on you, so go with whatever image you like better :) I'm saving up to start on my first, and -still- searching after 6 months for a tattoo artist I like (It's a black and white realistic piece of my first two snakes wrapped around each arm and coming to meet in the middle of my back). As long as you're happy with the idea and confident in the artist you're going to, have a blast! (and post pics + story of how it went when it's done! :D )

so the whole thing with its permanent and I wont be able to change my mind once it starts made me rethink....I suppose I want to make my own design or my own art on me haha it will make it more unique no? Im holding off on my sisters until I make the perfect design so instead me being me the most important thing is my hobby so this is what Im getting tattooed on me but need to find out where? Ill be adding color and details later on when I find my drawing pads
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/...-18_154226.jpg

Those are gorgeous tattoos, just make sure you don't gain weight after getting them! :D

in my opinion you have have your design 200% solidified before even booking the appointment.

that way, you won't feel any pressure to decide before the appointment and you'll have more time to think about it.

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Those are gorgeous tattoos, just make sure you don't gain weight after getting them! :D

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Thats one thing that wont happen I have been obsessed to say the least with staying fit lol

i would try and come up with your own tattoo. That first one you posted is almost identical to the one a good friend of mine has. same spot an everything. She said it wasnt too painful but shes really good with pain. goodluck in what ever you do and make sure you choose the right artist