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Post by Divia » Fri November 7th, 2008, 4:06 am

For the past 5 years I have wanted to get a tattoo. I originally wanted to get a celtic moon. But everyone said that was dumb since i'm Italian, and the designs I saw all sucked.

Well, I thought about it and I'm a huge victorian freak (gee..dif you know that? :p ) Anyway, I have no idea what to get. Suggestions? Id ont want it huge. But if anyone has some ideas I'd love to hear em. Pics would be great too!

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Post by michellemoran » Fri November 7th, 2008, 4:50 am

Divia, if it isn't too personal :rolleyes: , where do you want it? I've seen some great tiny tattoos on toes before, and my friend has an amazing one on the inside of her wrist.
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Post by michellemoran » Fri November 7th, 2008, 4:55 am

I don't want it huge.
If it's small, you will probably have to go with something smaller in scope, like a flower, or a broach, or a cameo. Or you could just buy a Victorian necklace and wear it all the time - it won't get wrinkly with age! ;)
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Post by Divia » Fri November 7th, 2008, 12:11 pm

I was thinking on my back, lower part. Ya know, tramp stamp. But for the life of me I cant think of what. :cool:
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Post by Spitfire » Fri November 7th, 2008, 4:41 pm

What about Jaimy Fraser's "Running Stags" in the Outlander novel...I always thought that would be cool!
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Post by Margaret » Fri November 7th, 2008, 6:06 pm

There's a Sherlock Holmes story that involves the great detective deducing that a man spent some time in China because of the specific coloration in a tattoo of a fish that he had. I've seen some really beautiful Chinese designs of leaping fish.
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Post by michellemoran » Fri November 7th, 2008, 7:23 pm

Ya know, tramp stamp.
HA! In that case, it can be slightly bigger! Are you looking for something simple like flowers (which the Victorians loved, and you could even have a small cameo in the middle!), or something more complex?
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Post by annis » Fri November 7th, 2008, 8:13 pm

Posted by Margaret
There's a Sherlock Holmes story that involves the great detective deducing that a man spent some time in China because of the specific coloration in a tattoo of a fish that he had. I've seen some really beautiful Chinese designs of leaping fish.
A passion for Oriental patterns was a significant part of the Victorian design inspiration, like this gorgeous plate by William de Morgan
http://www.victorianweb.org/art/design/demorgan/7.html

The medieval influence was very strong as well.

I have a dragon tattoooed on my upper arm. (I've got a thing about dragons :) ) He was designed by my oldest son who is a graphic artist, and i had it done as a 50th birthday present to myself. He's also an inspiration to keep myself in shape as he shows to best advantage on a well toned arm!

I'd say, go for it, if you want a tat. I've had a lot of fun out of mine and it's a great conversation starter, though it's always a good idea to have it some place that can be covered up if you're in a situation where it's not appropriate to show it.
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Post by michellemoran » Fri November 7th, 2008, 8:47 pm

Oh, I LOVE that photo Annis. How awesome would that be?!
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Post by Divia » Sat November 8th, 2008, 1:25 am

[quote=""michellemoran""]HA! In that case, it can be slightly bigger! Are you looking for something simple like flowers (which the Victorians loved, and you could even have a small cameo in the middle!), or something more complex?[/quote]

I cant have something really small because overtime it just looks bad cause your skin streches n stuff. I learned that on LA ink. I thought about a flower..or maybe some tile design...oh I just dont know. Thats the trouble!
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