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Tatoos... individuality or "oh it looks pretty"

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Today i had a message from a user on this site commenting on one of my tattoos, which is absolutely fine, but then they went on to tell me that they may "copy it", which obviously really isn't cool.

This got me thinking.

Are tattoos about individuality and expression, or do people genuinely only get them because they think they look 'nice'?

What are your thoughts?

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It has to be individual for me! I just cringe at those that come back from holiday with an off the shelf one!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Its a statement of indivduality i would be pissed if some one copyed mine ! but any reptuable artist wouldnt just copy the image they would put there twist on it unless it was a brand pic like a football team crest my artist would never copy someone elses image lke for like i have asked him about this before and he said its not right copying someone elses piece

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

All mine are individual to me and each have a personal meaning.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A cowboy ink slinger on the other hand ..... but even then it wouldnt look the same

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I like tattoos but I think you should get something unique to you.

I'm not keen on "trendy" tattoos like skull and roses, or koi or something to do with time.

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By *aneandpaulCouple over a year ago

cleveleys

Asked a young black lad on holiday we got friendly with had a few drinks with him and his friends. About his tattoos said why did he not have them done in a different color so they stood out more they were difficult to see said the reason why they don,t thy would look stupid told him pointless having them done

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By *r TriomanMan over a year ago

Malmesbury/Larkhill

I think both; if I was to get one then getting it because it means something personal to me or just because it looks amazing are good enough reasons.

I suspect that when they said they'd copy you, it was probably the idea and not the actual picture - seeing as there isn't a face picture of your partner on your profile; or did they actually request that you sent them his picture?

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery; so be flattered and not miffed.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

All my tattoos are Japanese themed, so you could say that in terms of subject matter they're some of the most copied

My tattoos specifically were drawn to fit my body so I guys they're both copied and individual

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I copied Jessica jane Clements rose tattoo and had it in the same place because I liked it!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My earlier ones are book ones, like my Chinese symbol on my leg but everything is else is what I've designed with my tattooist.

I hate seeing copied tattoos, like the idiots that got their hands done because chezza did from the X factor!! My god!! (Yeah ok my first one i got was the same as Ronan keatings but I was very young back then!!!)

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I think both; if I was to get one then getting it because it means something personal to me or just because it looks amazing are good enough reasons.

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery; so be flattered and not miffed. "

The tattoo was on my profile, i have taken it down now. It is a tattoo of one of my pics on here, redrawn by my tattooist. It was a very clear photo.

It is the start of a bondage themed leg sleeve.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Trendy tattoos skulls and roses? Is that sarcasm? Skulls and roses have been tattooed for decades.

All this getting tattooed for a reason or a sob story seemed to come along with Miami Ink, they were just something someone got because they liked it. Think of all the old sailor jerry style tattoos on old blokes, there isn't a back story for each of them.

And even custom designs usually include elements that have been tattooed many times before so how individual are they anymore really when it's more rare to see someone without a bunch of tattoos these days.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Custom tribal

Custom portrait

Custom oriental dragon

Custom flowers

Custom skulls

Custom script

Custom skin ripped open revealing something else

Etc etc

All variations on the same theme.

You don't see many truely individual tattoos. Apart from Rhod Gilbert's.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I just tell the tattoo artist what I'm thinking, then let him do his thing.

All the sob stories and half hour long tales about how the person came to want a tattoo design is just for the dramatics of the tv shows.

Some of mine are just free handed on with a sharpie pen and away we go

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By *r TriomanMan over a year ago

Malmesbury/Larkhill

"I think both; if I was to get one then getting it because it means something personal to me or just because it looks amazing are good enough reasons.

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery; so be flattered and not miffed.

The tattoo was on my profile, i have taken it down now. It is a tattoo of one of my pics on here, redrawn by my tattooist. It was a very clear photo.

It is the start of a bondage themed leg sleeve. "

Mmmmmm, I love the idea of that; I don't suppose you could send me it as I'm thinking of get a tattoo?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Who cares why someone else chooses to get a tattoo? I personally don't care if it is meaningful or not.

When people with tattoos start questioning other people with tattoos because theirs aren't meaningful, well, just seems like being judgmental to me. Kind of like saying "yours isn't as good as mine because mine had meaning."

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

That's exactly what happens.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Does it really matter if it's not on your body? Some of mine have meaning, some just look cool as fuck. I like them all.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Incidentally I've had 2 of mine copied (one of which is something I designed incorporating my family's dates of birth) and it did royally piss me off.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Does it really matter if it's not on your body? Some of mine have meaning, some just look cool as fuck. I like them all."

It doesn't matter as long as it isn't one of mine lol.

Just thought I'd start a discussion

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Glad I'm not the only one who hates kid "this tattoo represents [insert whatever]"

I want a marvel sleeve. Just can't afford it right now. Planned most of it.

Just need fundage

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I just need my wedding anniversary doing....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ive had some off the wall when I was younger and more naive about them. Now I only have custom work and Im getting the early ones covered or reworked

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Glad I'm not the only one who hates kid "this tattoo represents [insert whatever]"

I want a marvel sleeve. Just can't afford it right now. Planned most of it.

Just need fundage"

Marvel sleeves are awesome.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Individual only

every tattoo should mean something after all they are on for life

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Today i had a message from a user on this site commenting on one of my tattoos, which is absolutely fine, but then they went on to tell me that they may "copy it", which obviously really isn't cool.

This got me thinking.

Are tattoos about individuality and expression, or do people genuinely only get them because they think they look 'nice'?

What are your thoughts?

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol. "

Given the majority of tattoos are picked out of existing books and templates they aren't really individual.

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol. "

Your partner is a generic black shaded rose?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

All my tatts mean something to me. I have 6

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol.

Your partner is a generic black shaded rose?

There's no chance of my artist giving my tattoos to other people lol... and my Partner's black shaded roses are up to her, they're the start of a bigger piece.

I agree they're pretty generic though lol.

This wasn't a personal attack on anybody, just a discussion.

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman over a year ago

kinky land

My artist asked me if she could keep a stretch of my design. I said she could but I'd rather she didn't encourage them to have it all the way up like I do.

Mines unique, by me. I actually wear trousers to some munches as it gets recognised more often than I do

I think anyone else having it done, based on seeing me, would come across as odd

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I like the green mushy ones pensioners get.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well I know my sleeve won't be copied.

Custom free hand Bio Mech style that few artists in the UK specialise in. 36 hours and 2.5k

Starting new sleeve this winter but, struggling between styles to go for

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Are tattoos about individuality and expression, or do people genuinely only get them because they think they look 'nice'?

What are your thoughts?

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol.

Given the majority of tattoos are picked out of existing books and templates they aren't really individual.

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request"

No decent artist would do that, so if it has happened it would reflect on your choice of studio.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Well I know my sleeve won't be copied.

Custom free hand Bio Mech style that few artists in the UK specialise in. 36 hours and 2.5k

Starting new sleeve this winter but, struggling between styles to go for

Bloke in my local has one. He thinks he looks like a terminator! Bless him.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Out of my many many tattoos only 2 mean anything to me. The rest of them I just like colourful pics and cool patterns... I don't believe half the back stories about some peoples tattoos anyway its not hard to just invent a story because that's what you think people want to hear!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request"

My artist is a custom tattooist there are no drawings on the wall or books of sketches. He doesnt buy flash designs. You tell him what you want, he designs it and once its done he throws the drawing away. He takes photos for his portfolio but if somebody wanted something from his photos he would change it in some way not do an exact copy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Are tattoos about individuality and expression, or do people genuinely only get them because they think they look 'nice'?

What are your thoughts?

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol.

Given the majority of tattoos are picked out of existing books and templates they aren't really individual.

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

No decent artist would do that, so if it has happened it would reflect on your choice of studio."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol.

Your partner is a generic black shaded rose?

There's no chance of my artist giving my tattoos to other people lol... and my Partner's black shaded roses are up to her, they're the start of a bigger piece.

I agree they're pretty generic though lol.

This wasn't a personal attack on anybody, just a discussion. "

Ahhh I thought you were the woman and it was the black roses that they wanted. As I didn't see any tats on the guy.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

Your faith in humanity in the face of cold hard cash is funny

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Oh, o replied to their message and they blocked me lol. I hope they enjoy having a picture of my partner on them if they're stupid enough to do it lol.

Your partner is a generic black shaded rose?

There's no chance of my artist giving my tattoos to other people lol... and my Partner's black shaded roses are up to her, they're the start of a bigger piece.

I agree they're pretty generic though lol.

This wasn't a personal attack on anybody, just a discussion.

Ahhh I thought you were the woman and it was the black roses that they wanted. As I didn't see any tats on the guy."

Lol nope, i deleted the photo. It's one of Mrs GNB tied up.

Pretty 'custom' i think lol.

The girl who tattoos me is a good friend, i know for certain that apart from the one i had done in aid of the charity MIND (which one other person has) none of her work is ever done again.

The Mrs roses are all done freehand too,,so at least they won't be identical to anyone else's lol

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By *inger SiMan over a year ago

Cambridge

Mine is very individual and important to me. I did it for a very personal reason. I would be horrified if anyone else had it done. I was speaking to my tattoo artist the other day, she liked my approach towards the tattoo and the individuality of the design. My next one is being started after the 11th November. It's not in my public images but if any wants a nosey pm me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

Your faith in humanity in the face of cold hard cash is funny"

Normally Im as cynical as you. But somebody who relies on reputation and has a 3 month waiting list so isnt desperate for cash is far more likely to stick to their guns

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I think both; if I was to get one then getting it because it means something personal to me or just because it looks amazing are good enough reasons.

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery; so be flattered and not miffed. "

In our case we chose individual designs for ourselves.

Yes mine is quite traditional in many ways but it is also totally unique to me. There is no hidden meaning... It is simply designs I like. I am planning a tattoo that has meaning... Just not got it finalised in my head yet

Cal designed his own from scratch,so it is definitely unique to him.

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By *essiCouple over a year ago

suffolk

My one is purely for me and as an expression of where I was at the time... I like it no matter what and when I have another it'll be because I'm expressing myself again

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

Your faith in humanity in the face of cold hard cash is funny

Normally Im as cynical as you. But somebody who relies on reputation and has a 3 month waiting list so isnt desperate for cash is far more likely to stick to their guns

There's a difference between desperate for cash and a few k for something that no one is really going to hear about.

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By *uss.in.bootsWoman over a year ago

Warwick

I don't like them personally its all a bit chavish in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

Your faith in humanity in the face of cold hard cash is funny

Normally Im as cynical as you. But somebody who relies on reputation and has a 3 month waiting list so isnt desperate for cash is far more likely to stick to their guns

Only 3 months? Wish mine had that little waiting time 6months minimum usually. My artist has no pictures of my sleeve (in progress) for the exact reason of not wanting copy cats. One of mine was designed by a friend so I know no one would ever have the same. I agree with your point entirely, no decent artists would risk their reputation in this way x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

Your faith in humanity in the face of cold hard cash is funny

Normally Im as cynical as you. But somebody who relies on reputation and has a 3 month waiting list so isnt desperate for cash is far more likely to stick to their guns

It was longer when the studio opened but they have three artists plus the occassional guest artist. One was in skin deep 2 months back

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

After all your artist may have your tattoos up as an advert on his wall and already given them to others at request

Your faith in humanity in the face of cold hard cash is funny

Normally Im as cynical as you. But somebody who relies on reputation and has a 3 month waiting list so isnt desperate for cash is far more likely to stick to their guns

It was longer when the studio opened but they have three artists plus the occassional guest artist. One was in skin deep 2 months back

I don't have a waiting time at mine - they open on a sunday for me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Bit of both here. I've yet to get a tattoo because I'm super picky, however, I know when I get one I'll love it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I got mine because i wanted a cover up of an old tattoo. I really liked the finished tattoo, figured i'd get a few more done...enjoyed investing in my body for the first time in my life and the rest of my tattoos just happened.

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