I notice that I have spent quite a bit of time writing about my students’ tattoos. I guess this is because I am fascinated by them. What I mean is that I am fascinated by the multicultural collection of tattoos my students sport as well as the art of tattooing in general. I hope you don’t mind.
Yes, tattoos are very popular. No gender or age group seem to be immune from the charms of tattoos. I understand, or at least I think I understand, the appeal of tattoos. I certainly understand the desire to define yourself with a unique image.
Perhaps the problem I have is that I am more verbal that visual. I don’t think I could create a cool visual image that would represent me. I could write about it, but I don’t think I could realize the image on paper. I guess, ideally, I would write about it and then an artist would draw it for me….
As for the tattoo pictured above, it came from a new student of mine. She is from Switzerland and chose this image because it was “cool” and because owls are “cool”. I can’t really disagree with her.
Pretty cool design! I’ve seen some very elaborate artwork on people as well. I have always contemplated getting a tattoo on my shoulder blade but I really wouldn’t know what to get! It would have to be very unique and really signify me. I am a little daunted by the permanency of it so I guess that’s why I’ve always shied away from it. I guess we’ll see one day. 🙂 My husband is a big tattoo buff and has quite a few – and like you said most people do to the point that you actually stand out when you don’t have any at all. lol
I am not really into permanence. I prefer mutability–my university English professors, especially the American Lit Prof (Roedekoppe was his name) spend hours lecturing on that.
Maybe you will find something unique enough for you, maybe not. I recommend checking out the WP site OBT (one beautiful thing). Donna, writer of the site, has found some amazing tattoo artists. There work is definitely unique and very interesting.