Full Sleeve.

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:16

Im Booked in for an appointment at a tattooist in under 3 weeks time for a complete sleeve from shoulder to wrist.

some people think its a bad idea, some think its a good one.

some people think it will ruin my job opportunities. some dont.

what does ocuk think?

-Neon.

geeza · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:17

im sure itll look pretty

Gilly · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:19

Neon said:
bad idea

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:19

why? bit more info?

iPWN · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:22

I'm thinking that like all tattoo threads that surface, if you really want it its your body, as you will have to live with it. It may affect your job possibilities as some people are prejudiced against tattoos, also what job you are going for (police can't have visible tattoos iirc)

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:22

iPWN said:
I'm thinking that like all tattoo threads that surface, if you really want it its your body, as you will have to live with it. It may affect your job possibilities as some people are prejudiced against tattoos, also what job you are going for (police can't have visible tattoos iirc)

freelance musician. producer. etc etc

you hit the nail on the head, it is my body. and ive always been into body art/mods etc

cymatty · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:22

Gilly said:
Bad idea

NokkonWud · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:24

Aslong as it's good and by a good tattooist (not your bog-standard highstreet/backstreet artist) and it actually has a purpose then it's fine.
Tattoo's aren't as prejudiced as they used to be, however you will be living up to the stereotype for your music being the drummer, it would be more interesting if you didn't in my opinion.

Gilly · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:24

Neon said:
why? bit more info?

If you wanted reasons you should've asked for them

They look awful
They force people into preconceptions
They can't be covered up in future years when you get bored of them like other ink can
You're still very young. In 10 years time you'll be a completely different person and you'll have mutilated your body as someone else and will have to live with it.

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:25

NokkonWud said:
Aslong as it's good and by a good tattooist (not your bog-standard highstreet/backstreet artist) and it actually has a purpose then it's fine.
Tattoo's aren't as prejudiced as they used to be, however you will be living up to the stereotype for your music being the drummer, it would be more interesting if you didn't in my opinion.

it'll be done in a new skool style, by a very good artist. a female artist too. hubba hubba.

iCraig · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:25

If you really wanted one, you wouldn't be asking.

If you need to ask other people, you shouldn't get one.

bikes · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:26

Neon said:
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some people think it will ruin my job opportunities. some dont.

I would have thought it would depend on what type of job you do or company you work for, if say your dealing with with the public, then it might be an idea to keep it covered up, which you would do for an interview anyway

But I say if you want a full sleeve tat then go for it :cool:

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:26

Gilly said:
If you wanted reasons you should've asked for them

They look awful
They force people into preconceptions
They can't be covered up in future years when you get bored of them like other ink can
You're still very young. In 10 years time you'll be a completely different person and you'll have mutilated your body as someone else and will have to live with it.

1. they look awful to you, and others. a lot can appreciate the art work.

2. yes they do, but doesnt a lot of things.

3. they can be covered.

4. Risk, im willing to talk 7 years on im still into body art etc.

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:27

iCraig said:
If you really wanted one, you wouldn't be asking.

If you need to ask other people, you shouldn't get one.

i do really want one, thats why i have an appointment, im just asking everyones opinion, as not many people have said much to me.

im getting it done definately.

lukechad · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:27

iCraig said:
If you really wanted one, you wouldn't be asking.

If you need to ask other people, you shouldn't get one.

He only asked our opinions as far as I can tell, he didnt ask if we think he should go through with it. At the end of the day if he is happy with it, like I am happy with mine then anybody else's opinion doesnt bother me.

Neon- Is this your first time under the needle?

Gilly · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:28

Neon said:
1. they look awful to you, and others. a lot can appreciate the art work.

Well yes, after all, you asked ME what MY opinion was. They still look awful, and I can appreciate the artwork.

Its not your artwork though.

Neon said:
2. yes they do, but doesnt a lot of things.

Yup. Is forcing someone through your own choice a good idea?

Neon said:
3. they can be covered.

How?

Neon said:
4. Risk, im willing to talk 7 years on im still into body art etc.

What?

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:28

lukechad said:
He only asked our opinions as far as I can tell, he didnt ask if we think he should go through with it. At the end of the day if he is happy with it, like I am happy with mine then anybody else's opinion doesnt bother me.

Neon- Is this your first time under the needle?

yes and probably my last too mate. i hope :rolleyes:

people have said since its the first time go small, but i think smaller tattoos look out of place.

Neoni · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:30

Gilly said:
Well yes, after all, you asked ME what MY opinion was. They still look awful, and I can appreciate the artwork.

Its not your artwork though.

Yup. Is forcing someone through your own choice a good idea?

How?

What?

1. no its not my artwork but its my ideas in the art work.

2. Thats fair play. it doesnt put me off.

3. how? get my hole arm tattooed again as its going to be line work, and not coloured in.

4. I was 11 and i was wanting one then. ive just built on the idea of them.

Anyways im out for the night, i shall read when im back.

just to note.

this thread wont change my mind, just wanted an overall view of opinions.

MrMoon · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:30

bad idea, always get tats you can at least cover up for job interviews and warm days in the office

lukechad · 23 Oct 2006 at 18:31

Neon said:
yes and probably my last too mate. i hope

Good luck, I was really nervous as the needle started but I was quite suprised by the pain, it wasnt an unbearable pain but about an hour later I was getting a bit hacked off with it all