So, um, I think that some people are really freaking me out on the comments about the tattoo (yes, it is bigger than I had imagined), so I thought a diagram and explanation of some tattoo facts regarding yours truly were in order. Let me begin. Here is the picture posted yesterday, with more of a detailed description of what the sketches that were drawn on are supposed to represent. The tattoo will look NOTHING like this; it is what he used to sketch out the design placement on my arm.
So you see, it will be a main koi fish with ginko leaves, water, and a smaller koi; not a penis or anything phallic. But thanks for thinking that I would get a huge cock tattooed on my arm.
Second, this will be my 6th tattoo. All of the tattoos I have are kind of small, and I don’t really want to go the road of trying to connect several small tattoos together where I may be interested in having a half sleeve at some point. The artist showed me what works best with the curvature of my arm, and told me that I should go this big and that I wouldn’t be sorry. I am thinking that he is right. I pretty much made the decision last night that I like the design, and that the only thing holding me back is myself. I am going to try my hardest not to let that happen, as I have always held myself back from doing what I really wanted to do in life. Not this time. Tattoo is all I have on the brain, so that is what we will be talking about until Saturday.
And, you get to see the whole process unfold, as it will take several sittings. Any more questions? How about revised thoughts on the design or how big it is?
LOVE IT!
Honey, like I told you last night - I really like it. And if you’re all for the big “hello! TATTOO!” idea, go for it. I think its going to look hot once its done.
And now you’ve got me wanting more ink, and its driving me crazy. Time to break out the sketch book again…
I’m glad it’s koi and ginkgo leaves. I didn’t think you’d really have a huge cock tattoo (although I know people that would in a heartbeat).
Cool! Are they’re going to color them or just ink the lines? Oooooh, now I know why you’ve gone for that tattoo: Gingko symbolizes longevity and goldfish symbolizes virility !!!
Duane darling, I lovvvvvve it when you do your mean-look. You’re sooooo lovely that I could eat you like strawberries with whipped cream everyday allllll Summer long!
Go for it. Life’s short.
I have to agree with Anonymous, I was oddly aroused by the mean look. Does this mean I’m gay?
I say go for it. I like it. Any idea on the total time that you will spend in the chair? Can’t wait to see the progress!
Matt… EXACTLY, right?
Katie: It is estimated at about 12 hours. I don’t want to talk about it. LOL
Wow, that is rather large. I hope it comes out every bit as beautiful as it sounds.
You have the cutest smile Duane!!
I second Persian Guy’s comment about your smile. Lovely teeth and gums.
Lovely gums hehehehe. OK, I guess I came over as a granny yesterday too. I’m sure you have given this a lot of thought and it will be fine.
That smile would make me do anything… I said it… ANYTHING!
Actually, this is the part that I thought looked like a devil’s tail / penis. I am perverted, that’s all.
i think it’s awesome! i’ve had tattoos on the mind as of late, too. duane, take a look at this website i made for a research project:
http://thinkingaboutatattoo.blogspot.com
i want to know how you picked your place and how much it will be $$$ (if you don’t mind my asking & you can e-mail me that part if you do tell)
I think it’s fantastic! I can’t wait to see the end result.
OMG, SOOOO love it!
That was me, Shan. I’m gay and you are not. Yeah but no but yeah but no but, we could write some sweet haiku poems together.., right?!!
wow. i stumbled upon this while i was at work. but man that tattoo is awesome. and you’re Hot.
found this blog while doing a word search and i think it’s great. it will be a great image, with lots a different things it can symbolize throughout the years — i say go for it. hooray!
i really like his tattos they are really cool man i wish that i could have tattos but i can’t tell i am older.