So, a thread about tattoos (if its not been done already...)

[Master Ray]

A regular poster here brought up the subject so I thought I'd start a potentially interesting thread... or possibly a shitstorm...   

In my damn-near 30 years of following the band, it's a rare NMA fan that I meet who doesn't have tattoos, whether they be NMA related or not.  And I totally appreciate and respect that, lets say that straight from the start.

I don't have a single one.  Not because I hate the concept... I've seen some fantastic body artwork out there.  It just never appealed to me.

I just don't understand why some would undertake such a permanent thing on a whim.  It's 'cool' to get a tattoo, yeah?  But surely it must be something deeply dear to your heart that you want permanently inked on your skin?  Example... a girl I used to work with regularly got a new tattoo at random, just wandered into the nearest parlour and picked a design off the wall.  No thought involved, just some permanence that might look OK at 20, but what's it gonna look like at 50? 

I see so many young people in my home town with tattoos that can only be described as 'f-ing ugly...' 

Again, this is NOT a disrespectful message to those of you with a bunch of tattoos.  I'm just trying to understand why so many people are so keen to mark their skin for the rest of their lives for the slightest of reasons...

Anyone else here tattoo - free?

Anyone regret their body artwork?

Love to hear from you...

 

[Amandistan]

That's all okay. It's all a matter of personal choice. It's not something for everyone as long as both parties respect one another.

I have tattoos and i have a favorite artists is well. She happens to have designed all of the NMA artwork. 

[witch]

Good thread Master Ray,
 but Im sorry Im having 4 tattoos .To explain and I hope I can find the right words in english coz Im not a native speaker hope nobody got me wrong  Im following NMA since I was 12 years old now Im 41 years old never thought about tattoos since I saw the artwork from NMA tiagd skull since I saw this I would like to have this one on my skin Thxs Joolz  My husband was not so happy bye the way but now its ok for him now Im having 3 NMA tattoos and one artwork from Joolz not NMA related and Im very happy and proud of it but at my work there are no tattoos allowed my bosses are very old and they dont understand that so they dont know and most people who dont know me well would not think that Im having a few so I can show them if I like or not sorry for my long text hope not to bother you have a nice eve cheers witch

[Master Ray]

You are NEVER a bother, Witch... 

And again, I would never, for a single second, put anyone down for their tattoos.

[ldopas]

A regular poster here brought up the subject so I thought I'd start a potentially interesting thread... or possibly a shitstorm...   

In my damn-near 30 years of following the band, it's a rare NMA fan that I meet who doesn't have tattoos, whether they be NMA related or not.  And I totally appreciate and respect that, lets say that straight from the start.

I don't have a single one.  Not because I hate the concept... I've seen some fantastic body artwork out there.  It just never appealed to me.

I just don't understand why some would undertake such a permanent thing on a whim.  It's 'cool' to get a tattoo, yeah?  But surely it must be something deeply dear to your heart that you want permanently inked on your skin?  Example... a girl I used to work with regularly got a new tattoo at random, just wandered into the nearest parlour and picked a design off the wall.  No thought involved, just some permanence that might look OK at 20, but what's it gonna look like at 50? 

I see so many young people in my home town with tattoos that can only be described as 'f-ing ugly...' 

Again, this is NOT a disrespectful message to those of you with a bunch of tattoos.  I'm just trying to understand why so many people are so keen to mark their skin for the rest of their lives for the slightest of reasons...

Anyone else here tattoo - free?

Anyone regret their body artwork?

Love to hear from you...

 

HEY HEY HEY MR! 

Didnt we just talk this in another thread.....and Im shocked you agree with me!

[Master Ray]

Yeah, Idopas, you inspired me... 

... and we finally agreed on something!

[Pol]

I don't regret my tattoos some wish I had waited a bit and had maybe better ones. Sometimes its can feel a bit socially awkward especially the ones on my wrists and the one on my head normally gets a few comments when I first met people, yes I can get judged by it until people get to know me . Anyway I don't lose any sleep them, they are there and there part of me n I'm generally happy about them. Can I add I would never take out any of my piercings either they are staying for life

[Shush]

Good thread Master Ray,
 but Im sorry Im having 4 tattoos .To explain and I hope I can find the right words in english coz Im not a native speaker hope nobody got me wrong  Im following NMA since I was 12 years old now Im 41 years old never thought about tattoos since I saw the artwork from NMA tiagd skull since I saw this I would like to have this one on my skin Thxs Joolz  My husband was not so happy bye the way but now its ok for him now Im having 3 NMA tattoos and one artwork from Joolz not NMA related and Im very happy and proud of it but at my work there are no tattoos allowed my bosses are very old and they dont understand that so they dont know and most people who dont know me well would not think that Im having a few so I can show them if I like or not sorry for my long text hope not to bother you have a nice eve cheers witch

Witch, I respect the fact that you love NMA, and then go to great effort travelling to another country to get you tats done by Joolz at great expense to yourself when you could instead have it done by tattoo artists in Germany. If you are going to have NMA artwork as a tattoo, we are in a unique situation where the artist who did NMA sleeve artwork can also do the same as a tattoo . Rare, most probably unique situation

[Pol]

On shush's point I would like to mention lal hardy from muswell hill London who done some of the meteors artwork and tattoos n also the spiders on my back. I'm not sure if he is still working but if he is alive and well he definitely will be

[Anna Woman von NRW]

Mmm.............

I don't presume to judge others but to get inked on a whim is a very short sighted decision. I've known people get the most ridiculous pieces because they thought it was a good idea at the time - how about someone getting the Harley Davidson logo when they'd never riden a bike in their life? Or someone getting one of those old weetbix boot boys on their arm?

For myself, all of my pieces have taken at least 6 months from deciding what I wanted to actually getting inked. I sketch them out (badly !!!) and imagine them on my skin, changing them over time until I'm sure they are what I want. When I am sure - then it's time for a bit of pain  I have also changed my mind about some pieces I thought I wanted while living with an idea and I bet if I had gone out and got those pieces without pausing for reflection I would not like them now.

As it is I have never regretted any of mine (first one was 27 years ago) and if I woke up tomorrow and they had all gone then I'd have to get them done again. They are part of me.

[szmurf]

No tattoos or piercings here.  No problem with them, but really haven't seen any one with a tattoo and thought: "That is awesome!".  Have seen some nice ones, though. 

[ruckedout]

Master Ray.......

I think you know how i feel about mine.

[Sheena]

This is timely.  Got my first tattoo 20 years ago in a dodgy shop in Nottingham.  Walked in off the street and picked a Chinese symbol off the wall... Meant nothing to me, but I did it a further twice!  Then 2 years ago I decided that it was time they made way for something more beautiful and meaningful.  I researched local studios, picked one with a good reputation, carefully chose an image with meaning to me (a tree of life)... And let the apprentice tattoo me instead of waiting for the studio owner.  Needless to say it isn't what I hoped for.  So, I visited Joolz last week for advice about improving and personalising my tattoo and I'm booked in in 2 weeks.  I think this tattoo will be a work in progress for ever; but I don't regret any of it for one second.  My tattoo grows with me and reflects what's happening in my life. 

[Master Ray]

Master Ray.......

I think you know how i feel about mine.

ruckedout...

I think Shush will agree with me when we say it's not nearly as bad as you think...

Note to anyone reading this... it's not an awful tattoo and it's not in an intimate place, we weren't in a Turkish bathhouse or anything... 

How about anyone having a partners name tattooed on them?  From what I've heard, that's often the kiss of death for a relationship, sods law and all...

[Ron B]

I have only one tat a Dragon on my left arm. I got mine  way back in 1999 I do want to get more and I have a design in mind that would go on my right arm. I will say this was no spur of the moment thing or hanging with my homies and getting drunk or stoned and lets do something crazy . I thought about it for many years and got it at 43 so I was no spring chicken