i’ve always admired those who can commit to permanent works of art on their skin. truth be told, i’ve been carrying around a little script of paper in my wallet for 10+ years with art that i hoped someday i would be brave enough to wear. maybe i have commitment issues or there’s some other aspect in my subconscious holding me back.
deep down, there’s always that sneaking suspicion that flares up saying: ‘you can’t erase me!’ you can always walk away from things in your past and with enough thoughtfulness and reflection, move on and no one would ever know! tattoos simply aren’t like that! it’s ironic that i live across the street from a tattoo shop too isn’t it haha?
well, when i saw this article in the new yorker, i was absolutely captivated by this woman: maud wagner. in fact, it’s a family affair! her husband was an artist who taught her how to tattoo and eventually they had a daughter and she continued in the trade as well.
so…what are you thoughts on tattoos? do you have any or would you like to get one in the future?
January 20, 2013 at 6:12 pm
i also debate getting a tattoo (i have a specific one in mind)… i think i will. just don’t know when
maud seems so cool! just googled her a bit.
January 20, 2013 at 8:14 pm
I don’t think I’ll ever get a tattoo. I don’t think there’s any design I could live with on my body!
January 20, 2013 at 8:16 pm
PS I think it’s awesome you carry around a little design in your wallet!
January 20, 2013 at 10:14 pm
I think tatoo is an interesting art but I don’t think I’d ever want it for myself. I admire others who brave enough to have lots of tatoo on their body, especially if the artwork is very interesting or pretty.
January 21, 2013 at 4:24 am
I love the look of tattoos, except the tramp stamp of course. I love the arm sleeves and the leg sleeves and the commitment. I would never do it though, for the same reasons as you. I wouldn’t want to get a shallow tattoo without meaning and I’ve never had inspiration hit me with something so meaningful that I need to pay hundreds of dollars to permanently scar myself with it.
I really do like them on other people though.
January 21, 2013 at 4:38 am
I love my tattoos for the meaning and memories that each of them hold. Adorning your body with a permanent piece of art is daunting, but at the same time it can be so beautiful if you choose something that you believe in.
January 21, 2013 at 3:19 pm
I have 4 tattoos, adore them, and will probably get more later. I spent at least a year thinking about all of my tattoos before getting them, and at this point can’t imagine that I would ever regret them – even if I decide I don’t like tattoos one day, I think I would love the memory of that time in my life. The funny thing is, I forget I have tattoos all the time. I see other people with tattoos and think, “oh wow, that person has a tattoo, they’re so edgy!” And then I remember my own. It’s weird
January 24, 2013 at 2:14 pm
wow! are they in a central area or all over the body?
January 21, 2013 at 9:51 pm
I used to want one but now I’m glad I never did it because I too fear the permanency of it! But I still admire people who have the guts…
January 22, 2013 at 3:22 pm
I have two tattoos I keep in the back of my mind to see if the need sticks. I almost got them while in Berlin because they take the art form so seriously, but knew I wasn’t in the right head space. I am still debating it, although I found myself proudly declaring I had no tattoos in my interview the other day and feeling good about it. Still in the back of my mind though!
January 24, 2013 at 2:13 pm
i’ve had this idea forever…maybe someday i will actually do it!
January 22, 2013 at 3:37 pm
we go back and forth on tattoos, we have many friends with them. maybe one day we will get one, but can never decide what design we would do, so that why we have not done it yet.
January 24, 2013 at 2:14 pm
yeah the reason i haven’t yet is because i keep going back and forth! soooo indecisive sometimes (hey michelle haha
January 22, 2013 at 11:43 pm
I am completely obsessed with tattoo’s right now – I want one soooo bad but am so scared that I am going to regret it later in life. I love them on other ppl (esp men!! lol) but I’m just scared of the permanence of it! Who knows maybe one of these days I’ll just do it – I’m kinda impulsive like that
xo
January 24, 2013 at 2:12 pm
i’m kinda impulsive like that too! one day, i just might be like ok…i’ve waited long enough and do it!
January 24, 2013 at 3:18 pm
I’ve always wanted one on my sides or my arm but my super conservative parents will probably disown me plus I hate needles.
Now how will I ever get a tattoo?
February 2, 2013 at 6:10 pm
This is wonderful. I am so excited to now know about this person! I’ve got some reading up to do! I have many tattoos (a leg sleeve) and I am so happy. Yeah, it’s permanent, but life is short and we only live once. I am very very happy with mine and definitely plan to add on someday (I mean, I say that now). Sometimes I wonder.. Hmm what if I won’t like this someday.. but also, subconsciously now it’s just a part of who I am. A little bit of spice. But to each is own.
Thanks for a great share!