Poll: Tattoo art - Christian perspectives: Fight it? Ignore it? appreciate/embrace it?

[farouk]

Point taken! Still, my concern is not over a "right/wrong" but one of harm.

Much love!

@marks I saw a video in which a lady explained that the inks that are now used are a lot safer than they used to be...

 

[marks]

@marks I saw a video in which a lady explained that the inks that are now used are a lot safer than they used to be...

That's not the only harm . . . let's leave it alone, shall we?

Much love!

 

[farouk]

@Rita PS: What you said on the other thread kind of applies here also, I guess (and you might not have anything to add here, either....) but like you said, "now that I have seen the other side", there are indeed various sides and even if some ppl really don't like tattoo artwork, the fact is that it's so widespread and so many Christians young ppl get Bible verses etc done and even if ppl from one background might think very differently from another, yet it's also a matter of patiently learning to respect where others are coming from; I know I need to remember this also.

 

[Rita]

I think it can apply to many aspects of life Farouk………. Xxxx

 

[Mantis]

@Mantis Similarly to the comments on the other thread, I think those tattoo artists would also agree that their work is a small amount of real insight and inspiration, while so much of it is the sheer business of hard work and toil...

Often its the tattooee that is heartened by the seeming unique artwork acquired; for the tattoo artist, however, it's more of a matter of hard work for remuneration.

(You would likely appreciate this more than most...)

Yeah it is hard work like anything. And there is a lot of pressure on the artists. I mean if you say “oops” it is a problem lol.

 

[farouk]

Yeah it is hard work like anything. And there is a lot of pressure on the artists. I mean if you say “oops” it is a problem lol.

@Mantis

Yes, I guess in some ways it's a bit like splitting diamonds.

The intense concentration.

As you do some strokes pumping ink into the skin, you know that you basically have one shot, right?

Time is money, and the work and effort taken to be in the position to have experience pumping ink into the skin involves a lot of work and personal time cost.

For the client, there is the final moment of: "Ohhh, this is goood!"

For the artist, it's more a question of: "Well, did it again without disasters, but that was a lot of effort..."

For the client to make a mistake with the choice of the "Bill" tattoo, and then she is converted and Bill is no longer a feature and she doesn't want to have to keep thinking of him, it takes a really, good skillful artist to help the client cover the mistake by turning the "Bill" into "Bible", or something.

 

[Mantis]

@Mantis

Yes, I guess in some ways it's a bit like splitting diamonds.

The intense concentration.

As you do some strokes pumping ink into the skin, you know that you basically have one shot, right?

Time is money, and the work and effort taken to be in the position to have experience pumping ink into the skin involves a lot of work and personal time cost.

For the client, there is the final moment of: "Ohhh, this is goood!"

For the artist, it's more a question of: "Well, did it again without disasters, but that was a lot of effort..."

For the client to make a mistake with the choice of the "Bill" tattoo, and then she is converted and Bill is no longer a feature and she doesn't want to have to keep thinking of him, it takes a really, good skillful artist to help the client cover the mistake by turning the "Bill" into "Bible", or something.

Most tattoo artist will apprentice for a year or so and do tattoos for free or a lesser charge until they start getting good. It is a job that only very confident artists should pursue on my opinion. I think if I ever went back to tattooing I would just focus one one genre like wildlife or something. What amazes me is the artists that can just tattoo anything. Some can just draw right on your skin without a pre drawn stencil. Those artists are impressive and are like made for that job.

 

[farouk]

I think it can apply to many aspects of life Farouk………. Xxxx

@Rita Oh yes indeed, this is true, quite apart from the now extremely widespread getting inked up.

 

[farouk]

Most tattoo artist will apprentice for a year or so and do tattoos for free or a lesser charge until they start getting good. It is a job that only very confident artists should pursue on my opinion. I think if I ever went back to tattooing I would just focus one one genre like wildlife or something. What amazes me is the artists that can just tattoo anything. Some can just draw right on your skin without a pre drawn stencil. Those artists are impressive and are like made for that job.

@Mantis

What you say about confidence is true. Seems sometimes that an experienced tattooee and am increasingly well practised artist will enhance each others' confidence, as the ink is steadily rammed in.

I do think that among the best applications of tattoo artist skill is in calligraphy for Bible verses. There was another video on here which was about a place which specializes in calligraphy, which I'll try to check out again.

 

[farouk]

That is pretty neat quote from history. Thank you for sharing it with me @farouk.

@MatthewG

No one strictly needs to have a tattoo.

But there is plenty of historical precedent for those who do.

For some demographics now it's especially widespread, e.g., military spouses, often done in faith, patriotic and family themes.

GillDouglas said:

My wife has talked about this possibility, but she has said she'd have a hard time deciding what to put permanently on her body. She has been urged by other military spouses to get one.

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For so many, it's simply all part of being a military spouse, hence the strong expectation and urge.

But in the end, voluntary.

 

[MatthewG]

Would agree, @farouk It is all voluntary. To me if you wanna get a tattoo get one, you’ll be thankful for it for awhile but then it will just wear away over time, unless it is something of significance. If I ever get a new tattoo a cross on my upper hand will be it.

 

[farouk]

@Cassandra FYI...do you follow faith based tattoo design trends? (thread I started.)

 

[Cassandra]

No, Not for me! But I have no problem with someone else getting one, if they like. Wouldn't bother me a bit.

I used to get the temporary tattoos from bubble gum wrappers. Those were fun.

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[farouk]

I am sure this person has a wonderful testimony to go along with her tat.

@Heart2Soul Before anyone even starts having the ink pumped into the skin for a faith based design, it's what is in the heart to begin with that is at the origin of something - such as a Scripture verse - that may work effectively in testimony. Various posters have expressed just how long they thought about it and planned it before they went into the tattoo parlor.

 

[Heart2Soul]

@Heart2Soul Before anyone even starts having the ink pumped into the skin for a faith based design, it's what is in the heart to begin with that is at the origin of something - such as a Scripture verse - that may work effectively in testimony. Various posters have expressed just how long they thought about it and planned it before they went into the tattoo parlor.

I agree. The heart is where every thought is processed into an action whether in word, deed or thought...we act upon what we believe in our heart to be right.

 

[amadeus]

No, Not for me!...

I used to get the temporary tattoos from bubble gum wrappers. Those were fun.

Amen!

 

[farouk]

If I ever get a new tattoo a cross on my upper hand will be it.

@MatthewG The hand area is exactly where a lot of ppl really want to get it inked:



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@Mantis

 

[MatthewG]

I would like it on top of my hand. Where it could be seen. I have a half of one under my wrist at the moment but it never got finished.

 

[farouk]

I would like it on top of my hand. Where it could be seen. I have a half of one under my wrist at the moment but it never got finished.

@MatthewG Yes, I guess you could also extend the design you have on your wrist underside.

I know for the new one you want it on the top of the hand.

Underside is also popular:

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This one is a bit bigger, maybe more the size you want it:

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Or maybe something like this on the top:

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[farouk]

I agree. The heart is where every thought is processed into an action whether in word, deed or thought...we act upon what we believe in our heart to be right.

@Heart2Soul Yes, and a pity also perhaps that some young ppl don't give more aforethought to their designs before they rush to the tattoo parlor...

What you say also applies widely, of course.