Is it possible to get a bright, saturated, extremely colorful tattoo on light brown skin? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 28, 2009 - 21 answers

Can you show me your favorite image of a pilcrow/paragraph mark, suitable for a tattoo? [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Aug 24, 2009 - 3 answers

I need recommendations for a friendly, non-intimidating tattoo shop in Reno, NV. The kind of place you'd take your mother. Or, actually, the kind of place I could take *my* mother. [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Aug 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Holy Crap! I burned a tattoo! [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Aug 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Can anyone recommend a tattoo shop in southern Vermont? Wedding band tattoo advice welcome as well. [more inside]
posted by cmar618 on Aug 13, 2009 - 12 answers

I've been thinking of getting a tattoo for a long time, but only recently decided what would be meaningful enough to have permanently emblazoned on my body. I'd like to pay tribute to Galileo and others like him - the general concept of testing hypotheses, the power of logic and rational thinking, and not believing things just because they are the status quo. In short, Science - It Works, Bitches. What are some good quotes and symbols I can incorporate into a design? [more inside]
posted by RobotNinja on Aug 3, 2009 - 39 answers

What is this tattoo? - Nicklas Kvarforth, from the swedish metal band SHINING has a tattoo on his chest that I am trying to identify. Any tattooists or art aficionados may have seen this before - can you help? [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat on Jul 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I get a good tattoo in the greater Philadelphia area? I would like to get a Celtic arm band and have been told it would be a 4-6 month wait at my local tattoo parlor; this doesn't seem reasonable wait to me but I'm a tattoo newb so any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
posted by anonymous on Jul 23, 2009 - 5 answers

To what would you compare the pain of getting a tattoo? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp on Jul 14, 2009 - 54 answers

I'd like to contact tattoo artist Bill Baker in Toronto for an appointment. Can anyone help with his current info?
posted by acorn on Jul 10, 2009 - 5 answers

I need help finding a romantic phrase in Tagalog [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius on Jul 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you recommend a good henna artist in the Baltimore/MD/DC/VA area who will do a large, custom, non-traditional design on my back?
posted by schroedinger on Jun 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Please help me find this magazine advertisement or tattoo/model. [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Jun 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Do you have a tattoo on your foot? Do you have any regrets, lessons learned, or advice for someone considering it? [more inside]
posted by DingoMutt on May 23, 2009 - 17 answers

[TattooFilter] I'm (hopefully) getting a tattoo soon! But before I do, I have a few questions to ask regarding tipping, drawing, and weight. [more inside]
posted by firei on May 1, 2009 - 14 answers

How many members of the United States Congress have tattoos?
posted by boots on Apr 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I got tattooed yesterday - great! - and just realised I can't wear a bra during the healing phase, and I need to go back to work... alternatives?? [more inside]
posted by sunshine arakhan on Apr 17, 2009 - 21 answers

TattooFilter. Looking for a poetic version of the phrase "Nothing you do not need." [more inside]
posted by anthropoid on Apr 11, 2009 - 32 answers

Ideas for evidence of my success as new ink! I just successfully completed another huge milestone in my nursing career. This road has been very long and stressful, to date the hardest thing I've ever done. It is also by far the one thing that I cannot get enough of. I love what I do, I love being a nurse and I love learning. I have several tattoos already, but this one is more of a reward and a reminder of my love for nursing and the hard work it took to get here. [more inside]
posted by kgreerRN on Apr 6, 2009 - 15 answers

My next tattoo is going to run the length of my torso's right side, from about mid-breast to inner thigh. I'd like to avoid the usual sort of vines/leaves/faux-tribal clichés, with a similarly organic or flowing feel, and in a more modern style. Can you recommend some resources for interesting patterns or motifs? (Nb.: I've already explored the wide world of tattoo sites, so I'm looking for more intriguing ideas, i.e., scientific diagrams and the like.)
posted by mykescipark on Apr 6, 2009 - 44 answers

What would the drawbacks be of getting freckles tattooed on the bridge and cheek area of the face? [more inside]
posted by ilovehistory on Mar 29, 2009 - 23 answers

TattooFilter: I live in San Antonio, Texas. I'm going to be in New York for the first week of April. Should I get a tattoo while I'm in New York, or just wait and get one in San Antonio (or Austin)? (Multiple questions inside! I've never gotten a tattoo before!) [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork on Mar 23, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm thinking of getting a tattoo of a bunch of organic molecules that represent positive traits, feelings, etc. More along the lines of serotonin representing happiness than ethanol or caffeine representing happiness. What are your ideas for emotions/ traits and their corresponding chemicals?
posted by i_am_a_fiesta on Feb 24, 2009 - 19 answers

"I own every bell that tolls me" What does this mean to you? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Feb 8, 2009 - 34 answers

TattooFilter:Where should I get my tattoo? [more inside]
posted by ThirstyEar2 on Jan 27, 2009 - 21 answers

Tattoo removal in Central NJ -- Can anyone recommend a tattoo removal place that is within an hours drive from Princeton, NJ? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 6, 2009 - 1 answer

Do you have design ideas for a tattoo which incorporates some existing scars? [more inside]
posted by chase on Dec 27, 2008 - 13 answers

White ink/black light tats in san diego? [more inside]
posted by gcat on Dec 20, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm thinking about getting a tattoo to commemorate the birth of my son. I love the Haida style. His name is related to the word "serpent," so I'm thinking of something with a snake. Or perhaps with a Thunderbird/Eagle, which is a rhyme of his name. Or even maybe with his sign, which is Aries, in the year of the rat. I'm leaning toward upper arm. Suggestions?
posted by tiburon on Dec 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Can someone direct me to a good tattoo shop in Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted by sacrifix on Nov 26, 2008 - 1 answer

[TranslationFilter] Or maybe it's Tattoo filter. Need help with a translation (or a transliteration maybe) for a tattoo. Phrase and options inside. [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Nov 10, 2008 - 19 answers

I want to have a tattoo but I also want to be a teacher, can I do both ? [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey on Oct 22, 2008 - 25 answers

Highly reputable tattoo shop in the Galveston area? [more inside]
posted by gcat on Oct 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for a recommendation for a tattoo artist in Pittsburgh. [more inside]
posted by namewithoutwords on Oct 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a cheap hobby tattoo machine? There's a bunch with varying prices online, but some anecdotal evidence never hurts. I was going to build my own until I found out how cheap some of them are, but only want to get one if it's worth it.
posted by imaswinger on Oct 2, 2008 - 2 answers

How acceptable is it for a person in a supervisory role to get/have a visible tattoo? [more inside]
posted by bryanzera on Sep 29, 2008 - 33 answers

Looking for a tattoo artist in SF Bay Area who can do a large intricate celtic knotwork piece. [more inside]
posted by fshgrl on Sep 25, 2008 - 4 answers

I have some space available for my next tattoo that I'd like to fill with some sort of reference piece (i.e. a perpetual calendar, a conversion table), but I'm having a hard time thinking of anything beyond that. Any other ideas? [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Sep 25, 2008 - 54 answers

Explain to me the difference between these two Chinese characters, both said to mean "serenity." [more inside]
posted by EarBucket on Sep 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Can you help me figure out the best Scottish Gaelic word for translating the English word "spirit" for a tattoo project? [more inside]
posted by franklen on Sep 8, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for ideas for a tattoo (preferably the arm) to help commemorate quitting smoking. I can't find anything along those lines so far . . . maybe Japanese\Chinese symbols . . . some appropriate graphic? Help!
posted by Shakes the Clown on Aug 10, 2008 - 36 answers

I am looking for a good tattoo artist/shop in the Denver area. Specifically one that has experience or interest in egyptian art and tattoos. I am looking to have some tomb art done, and want it done in a realistic manner. Any help from the hive mind would be greatly appreciated.
posted by corwalch on Aug 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Can anyone comment on the positives and negatives of the Reykjavik tattoo parlor choices? I am getting inked to commemorate my visit, but would like to have some input as to the character, quality, etc of the various shops as I won't really have much time to figure that out on my own while in town.
posted by franklen on Jul 27, 2008 - 2 answers

Are there any documented studies or similar evidence showing that more and more people are getting tattooed? [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Jul 21, 2008 - 11 answers

A friend of mine has hired someone to draw her next tattoo, and she is wondering about the best delivery format. [more inside]
posted by mkb on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Where to get tattooed in Bangkok? [more inside]
posted by plaingurl on Jul 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Tattoo Filter: Help me find a font for my next tattoo! [more inside]
posted by Geppp on Jul 9, 2008 - 7 answers

I have a job interview on Wednesday for a very interesting non-profit organization involved with animal research (for good purposes). All of my suits are skirt/jacket combos. I'm very short...too short for pant suits, and no time for alterations. The skirt suits wouldn't be a problem if I didn't have a huge tattoo on my leg. In my former career in creative arts, tattoos were acceptable and even commonplace. I'm not sure if this is a big deal with the new field. Nylons look silly over the work, and tights make me look like a little girl. Plus, it's very hot out. Is showing the tattoo something I should worry about? Do you think it will be viewed negatively? Any suggestions to help make me look more professional? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 16, 2008 - 32 answers

Does anyone have any recommendations for tattoo artists in Vancouver, BC? Thanks.
posted by jokeefe on Jun 15, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking for a good place to get a tattoo in London. [more inside]
posted by Specklet on Jun 11, 2008 - 4 answers