tattoos

topic posted Sat, August 20, 2005 - 9:33 PM by  Kirsten
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I've been wanting to get one or two Art Nouveau style tattoos for a very long time. When I was first interested, I was told the work was too detailed for the needle sizes, though I'm guessing I'd just need to find an artist who's more experienced with small detail. I'm certain nowadays that many have gotten AN tattoos, and am curious if anyone here has and what you got/how it worked out for you.

One I've been wanting is available in the Dover AN books--it's a winged, androgynous looking person crouching down amidst some thorny vines with a halo. I want it on my lower back. Another is a woman in a victorian-ish striped dress sitting side saddle on a zebra. Not sure where I'd put that yet. The borders alone would make some really nice decorative tattoos as well, though I haven't considered that for myself.

I'm sure some may think it's just tacky but I've always loved AN styles and felt they'd be an interesting translation onto flesh. I'm curious to hear what others think about this subject as well.
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Kirsten
SF Bay Area
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  • Re: tattoos

    Fri, August 26, 2005 - 5:58 AM
    What you want is possible BUT finding an artist capeable of doing what you are after to a standard you'll be happy with is another thing all together !
    I have found this out the hard way !!!
    look at work previously done by the artists you want to use speak to people who wear their work & don't be fobbed off or intimidated ! it's your body .
    you may find that you'll need to go bigger due to limitations such as needle size and detailed work can be very expensive .
    good luck with your search !

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