Hypnosis!?

So Im really sorry I havent posted in FOREVER. I started Cosmetology school and things have been really hectic.


I had an amazing opportunity, and like the dumbass I am, I didnt take it. Someone offered an apprenticeship to me for tattooing. But when I thought about it, I realized that Im not emotionally stable enough to be in that kind of business, I dont think... well, I know I could handel it, when push comes to shove, but Im not even confident in my drawings, let alone to tattoo someone!!
So I decided to not take it. I hope it wasnt a big mistake, since it is sooo hard to find someone to apprentice you in the first place, and add on the fact Im a girl doesnt help much either.



But anyways....
I read this little article bit about a tattoo artist in Illinois offering hypnosis to clients so they wont be in pain while they are being tattooed..

The article can be found [HERE].

I thought it was slightly interesting. But I always thought that the tattooing process was half the reason to get a tattoo. I think if you are going to get inked, you should experience it. And if you cant handle it, dont put yourself through it! But I suppose it is better to work on someone who is calm an not in too much pain, instead of someone who is squirming around and bitching the whole time.
But I am kind of a sceptic when it comes to hypnosis but, when I read this article, it kind of changed my mind. Kind of weird though...

((Chris May of Proton Studio in Cortland (left) tattoos a pair of rabbits onto the calf of Storey Melvin of DeKalb on Wednesday afternoon while hypnotherapist Randy Scott puts Melvin into a hypnotic state to lessen the pain she feels during the procedure. Scott recently got the idea to hypnotize people during the tattooing process while watching the television show “Miami Ink.” Chronicle photo CURTIS CLEGG))

Dont let this Happen to You!!

Bad Tattoos.... no one wants them... but shit happens.




Suppose to be a dragonfly... no outline or any other detail... looks like lime disease to me.


Actually probably one of my favorite cover-ups. haha


SkinHead tatts... need I say more?




I guess it could have been a good concept... too bad.


Okay... nevermind SkinHead tatts... CLAY AIKEN?..pretty good though...




...honestly...


I guess they call him Mr. Cool Ice or something..




Uhm... is this kid even old enough to get inked?


If I were this woman... I'd be pissed.


..ew


Yeah so dont let Bad Tattoos happen to you! Thats why its SOOO important to find a good artist who knows what the hell they are doing!

Finding the Perfect Design

So you know that you want a tattoo, you know you are ready for the whole commitment of it being on your skin for the rest of your life. Question is... what are you going to get?
For some people it can take up to 2 or 3 years -sometimes longer- to finally decide on the 'perfect' design. It took me about 4 years to determine what I really wanted. Now I'm planning out a whole sleeve and other things! In my opinion, once you get theta first tattoo, its easier to decide what you will be okay with inked into your skin. Its just getting over that first hump.

Things to take into Consideration while Choosing a Design..
1. This piece of art represents YOU as a person. In other words, if you don't relate to this piece of art.. chances are its not the best choice.
2. Size. Some people like to start out small just to see if they can handle the whole tattooing process. On the other hand, other people like myself, go in head first and get a large piece. It just depends on your pain tolerance.
3. Job. Yes I'm on the Pro-Tattoo side of things and I don't see anything wrong with having tattoos in a workplace. Unfortunately, some people of the older generations do. If you are a 'behind the desk' kind of person and hold an upstanding job, and work under white collar prudes... you probably don't want to get anything on your neck or from your elbows down.
4. Translations and Symbols. Make sure that any kind of translations are correct. You don't want to go around thinking that you have 'Only God Will Judge Me' in Latin Inked across your chest, when in reality it you have something like 'I Wear Women's Panties'. Get a reliable translator. Don't go second rate for your tattoo. Its on your body for the rest of your life.
5. Do not get something that you like. Get something you love.
6. Any tattoo artist should be able to work with you and modify any design to fit your vision and even more. If an artist will not draw something up for you... get the hell out of there.

Online Sources for Designs:
Tattoo Finder
Bulls Eye Tattoos
Tattoos By Design
Tattoo Johnny
Tattoo Spot

You can also go to your local bookstore and browse through their tattoo magazines. Don't buy one of each, look through them and buy the magazines that have pictures that interest you.
Don't forget that its your tattoo and your body. You own it, you can change it.
<3me>

Stereotypes We Come Up With

On YouTube today I found this video. Basically someone who hates tattoos.. and is obviously dense in the subject of tattoos -knows absolutely nothing about the artwork. It really kind of made me laugh but at the same time, feel sorry for this man. He really is in the dark about tattoos and their meaning.



And honestly... telling people to go get drunk instead... wow.

Stereotypes Associated with Tattoos:
-Troublemaker; if you have a tattoo, you have an edge to you -you might be a troublemaker or a some kind of weird outlaw. *[yes.. this is why thousands of doctors, lawyers, policemen and upstanding businessmen have tattoos as well.. not to mention the millions of 'family oriented' moms and dads]
-Fad; tattoos are a fad and will eventually be out of style. *[Wrong. The art of tattooing has been dated back to over 5,000 years ago. Its not something that will go away. If anything, its going to flourish and grow]
-Certain subcultures; just because you have a tattoo, that automatically means you are: punk rock, goth, in a gang or a biker. *[Again..look around at people who have tattoos. They are pretty 'normal' every day people in most eyes.]
-Disease and Isolation; "Scholarly literature, particularly from psychology, medicine, and corrections, has often associated tattooing with unconventional, unhealthy, unwanted people" (Forbes, 2001). *[I'm not even going to get into this one. I will let you take it as you will]
-Being incapable of work; normally if you have a visible tattoo and you apply for a job, have an interview.. you will not get this job. You are not a serious person. *[Ive had trouble with this actually, seeing as I have one on my wrist, in plain sight. News Flash! If you do not hire someone BECAUSE of their tattoo(s).. that is called discrimination. And that my friends is against the law. Having a tattoo doesn't mean that you are not a serious person, it doesn't mean you are stupid and incapable of working under someone. And usually, customers love seeing tattoos on people nowadays. It makes that person relatable and real.]

A New Era is Here.

It's true. There is a new era and it all to do with body modification. More so with tattoos. Now a days more and more people are 'getting inked' and personally, I love it. No I'm not someone who has been getting tattoos for years and I'm not a tattoo artist. But I love the body art and everything to do with it. I only have two tattoos so far; I don't think I know everything there is to know about the art and the application of tattoos. I'm an eighteen year old girl who loves tattoos and has since I was about five years old. Ever since I saw my brothers tattoo.
But I'm not here to post my 'Why I love tattoos' testimonial... maybe later but not now. I'm here to actually stand up and say something to all of you who hate tattoos because of the stereotypes associated with them. There is a new era coming and its coming fast. I'm going to take a shot at it and say in twenty years or so, nine out of ten people will have at least one tattoo if not more. And that one person who doesn't have one... will be considered a bit odd.

That was my short intro to my blog. Take it as you will. I'm just so sick and tired of people bashing something I have a passion for when they really know nothing about it.
<3Me.