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 - 21 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

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

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

I'm looking for recommendations for tattooists in New Jersey. [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Mar 25, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help me find a Kewpie tattoo from the 40s/50s! [more inside]
posted by fabesfaves on Jan 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Trying to design a tattoo symbolizing a restless heart for my forearm, preferably one that will be only black (or contain just a small amount of color). Hit me with ideas, hive mind.
posted by Roman Graves on Aug 26, 2007 - 13 answers

Non-Buddhists: Would you recognize the Dharma wheel as a Buddhist symbol? [more inside]
posted by aebaxter on Jun 2, 2007 - 53 answers

My sister is interested in getting a white tattoo. She keeps asking me what I think. My internet research turns up little reliable information. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Oct 10, 2006 - 15 answers

From Stranger In A Strange Land, by Robert Heinlein:

"Jill, you've read some abnormal psychology."
"Yes, of course. In training. Not as much as you have, I know."
"Do you know the symbolism of tattooing? And snakes?"
"Of course. I knew that about Patty as soon as I met her. I had been hoping that you would find a way."

Now, as someone who has been wanting to be a crazy tattooed lady since she was five, what's the symbolism?
posted by Katemonkey on Sep 11, 2004 - 18 answers