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Good luck, Linda. Note that the dragon tattoos I have here came from someone else; I'm merely listing a bunch that I found somewhere. I'd love to get in touch with whoever created them. If anyone knows who this is/was, let me know!

Heh heh, you mean the 'good piracy'... They weren't my designs....

Fine with me. They're not actually mine, though. 8(Let me know how it went!

Indeed. You're welcome and I will.

Hey, thanks for the lead. I've sent Don Hardy an email via his site. We'll see where this leads.

jenn - I don't really have the means for designing tattoos for people. I do my humble designs when I get the chance, but each one of my (awkward and somewhat geometric) designs takes days. I think you'd be better served by looking at some flash

Cool. That's four people I've seen with that same tattoo. Hmm, and I'm the only male....

Hi, Anita;I saw your comments on my web site. I have to agree with your mom; wait before getting a tattoo.For one thing, I was able to look at a lot of designs over the years, and to talk to a lot of people who'd had them. Another good thing was that I could take the time to find a good tattoo parlour - a good artist makes a world of difference! And as it happens, there were big advances in the inks that they used during the years I was poking around. This meant that when I finally got mine done, the inks that went into them would hold their colour and shape much longer. The same might happen for you (who knows).Another thing to keep in mind when it comes to tattoos is that your body shape will continue to change as you age. It would probably be a better idea to wait a few more years until your body is closer to its adult shape before getting a tattoo. I realize that you probably don't want to hear this from some stranger, but I've been very pleased with my tattoos, and am very glad that I waited (I was fascinated with tattoos from about your age, myself, but didn't get my first one until I was 26!).It's good fun, getting and having tattoos, but there are some things to keep in mind, right?In the end, I'm just a guy with a web site. If you want an expert's opinion, take your mom to a tattoo place and ask them what they say.Good luck!

Wow, my first hate feedback. You even gave me a pet name! I'll always cherish your skillful words, Jesse.

Thanks!P.S. It's "St. Catharines", with an 'a'.

No. But that sounds like a really good idea.

Thanks for the comments.It's been argued many times that nothing is original any more. I don't really mind - I wanted tattoos for my own reasons that had nothing to do with trends (or for that matter, individualism).P.S. I do like the odd Johnny Cash or Patsy Cline song (I had a girlfriend once who loved to listen to Cline while driving). But it's a bit hard to take in regular doses. Like the Beatles. ;)

Hey, thanks. Er, Vielen Danke.

Hey, congratulations! Fiji would be an outstanding spot to get married. Actually, when I was there I met a couple who'd married on the beach down there. She in her white gown, he in sandals, shorts, and decent shirt. They loved it.Yes, I saw some people with tattoos. I was one (not a woman, though, which I spoze is your point). The thing is to keep covered when entering any populated area (just as well, cos the sunshine comes down like a hammer), especially a village.The Polynesian cultures were some of the most tattooed peoples on Earth, and Fiji was (part) Polynesian. But the introduction of Christianity has turned the society into one that is generally very conservative.That said, Fijians still use a form of tattooing as a means of curing things like broken bones. A couple of individuals down there told me that they did it to remove 'bad things' from the injuries. So you'll see individuals with squiggly bits of tattooes on their knuckles, for instance.Anyway, approach it with some common sense, and you'll be fine. And do go out to the smaller islands, that's what Fiji is all about.

Stick with what you've got for the time being. Let it sink in a bit before you look at altering it. BTW, you have any pics?

I have no idea why this happened, though I have seen a friend go into a glassy-eyed sort of condition after getting tattooed. I myself have had the same exhaustion after a tattooing; I think it's from adrenalin, but it might have been any of a number of things.Remember that the tattoo needle is actually invading your body, and that the body has reactions to things like that. The adrenalin is my bet, It might simply have been endorphins to dampen the pain, it may have been a mental thing (if this was your first, as you say), or it might have been something like a reaction to the metal of the needle (the ink is non-reactive, but I wouldn't be surprised if some small percentage of the population reacted to stainless steel).That said, I am not in the tattooing business, let alone a medical professional. It's best to be safe, when your health is involved. See your doctor, if you haven't already. And talk to the staff about what happened; I bet they've seen it all.Good luck; hopefully you'll come out of the disappointment.

I see you got my email response.... Good luck with your search!

Glad you like them. Are you considering getting one? I think you're my first correspondent from Lebanon.

You're right, I can always do better. Looking at my designs, I'm not terribly impressed. And yes, everyone is capable of drawing, which makes me wonder why some folks get so hostile when they read that I'm reluctant to design tattoos for peo

I don't currently have the software for it, Alexis. But I'll keep your request in mind.

Me, too. I wish I had the software....

'i beed'? You work on the typing, I'll work on the designs, Sean. Eventually. ;)

Thanks for your interest in my stuff, but at the moment I don't have any software with which to do any interesting work, I'm afraid.

Go for it, Allison. I guess this is the flip side to not being able to design stuff to meet people's expectations. If anyone wants to use one of my designs, just let me know you're doing so, and send me a pic when it's done.

I don't actually design tattoos for people. I wish I could, actually, it sounds like it might be an interesting way of earning a dime.

What can I say.Thanks for the feedback; have you got some designs online?

There are a number of books with celtic knots in them, if that's the sort of celtic design you're looking for. I have corresponded with a fellow named Aidan Meehan who has a number of his knot designs on web sites (maybe search for his name on google.com). You'll also find celtic animal (totems and illustrations from the old Christian books of Ireland) in most tattoo parlours.Good luck!

That's okay, I deleted the aborted messages. I've been having a frustrating time with these questions of late, but I have an idea in mind, and will retain your question and email address and get back to you!

Cool! Let me know how it goes.

I don't design tattoos for a living. You can generally find good tattoo designs in tattoo parlours, and the artists should be able to design you something you like.

I'd love to see a pic, lpchick090.

Thanks for the comments, Gillian. I'm afriad I don't have the tools for tattoo designing right now, and have never really done on-design work. I wish I were better able to help.... I hope you find something!

Wow, that's pretty cool. But it's not actually my design. I just found it on the 'net and modified it for my own use. I've since seen the same design used for a Jet Li movie....Let me know how it comes out!

Go for it, SB. Your email address was no good, so I hope you see this.

Don't make a panic decision. I had a coworker once who woke up in New Orleans one morning with a brand new tree frog tattoo that he was too drunk to recall getting. And I've seen what happens when people try to have their tattoos removed (ick). Hunt around in the tattoo shops. If you go in and look at the designs they've got and ask the staff you get a good feel for the place. This will help you make a decision about not only the tattoo you want but it will help you find someone you trust to do the work. Good luck.

Thanks for the comments, squishy.

I don't do tattoos like that, Annie (though people keep asking). I should have some new designs for the Summer, though, so keep watching.

Thanks, Anya. Good luck with your designs.

I don't do tattoo designs that way. I just come up with doodles and post them if I'm happy with them. I think you should take your request to some local shops and see what they say. Be sure to go through their book of jobs they've done to get a feel for their talents.

..I dunno. But:a) Why!b) That's not yer email address!

Hooray for you, my anonymous Internet brother/sister/whatever you are. Man I wish people would leave their email addresses.

I find it frustrating when people say they have no artistic ability. I think that they're confusing 'artistic' with those nutjobs who go around living the "artist's lifestyle" and irritating the hell out the rest of us. We all have artistic ability - art is in many things we take for granted, such as speech. Go for it and good luck.

Wow. That's quite a commitment. Better at the end of the trek than before, eh? ;^PI can't think of anything off the top of my head*, but I can recommend an artist in Toronto. His name is Shane Faulkner, and he's got his own place now (King of Fools), which is smack dab in the heart of "the village" (the gay neighbourhood). Here's their web page. I'm on page 5 of the gallery. (I'm the one with the dragon on my chest)I also recommend something on the upper arm or upper chest or upper back or perhaps the calf but suggest you steer clear of the stomach, fore-arm, neck, lower back or belly. You guys are young yet - go for places you'll be able to conceal if you choose to later in life, and avoid areas where you'll put on weight. Also, keep it to the size of your palm at most for your first go. You don't want something too big for your first one. I've never regretted that dragon (which I think is still my largest) but it's far larger than my first.Good luck and let me know how it goes!Make damn sure you're really comfortable with whatever it is. I'm still in touch with two of close buddies from way back at the age you're at now, but I'm a very *very* different person. F'r instance, I'm rather glad I never went the route of Motorhead's "snaggletooth" or a little tie fighter. Hmmm, maybe a little tie fighter tattoo on the inside of my fore-arm.... no

Hmm. I guess you'd have to draw around the 'bright' bit rather than drawing the thing itself. Negative space and all that. Maybe an indistinct outline of darker rays eminating from an undrawn central bit?

Kick ass skulls? Go to any chain tattoo place, usa_army_soldier85 (unwanted mental image forming)...

I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck (note that dispensing 'hate' probably won't help).

Thanks for your comments, Lauren. Do you mean that the designs aren't original? Because I created them. Of course, I started with the triskel work I saw on rock carvings in Ireland and went from there.

Thanks for your comments, Dean. What can I say.My designs are for my use, I share them for the hell of it. I don't refuse to help people - I've never claimed to be a tattoo artist or offered my services for a fee. If people like what they find on the 'net for free, great. Half a dozen people have used one or another so far.Which is about 1 for every 2 emails such as yours, actually. I'm mildly surprised that some people have had my work done, but I'm more surprised at the constant drivel from people such as yourself with nothing to add. I mean what's the point? Are you people bitter cos you can't get a free tattoo design from some sucker? Or are you just twisted up about life in general. It's a mystery that'll keep me awake at night, all right, n1ghtshad3@gmx.net.

Thanks, Shawna. Good luck with your search, I trust you received my email?

Jeez, I hadn't noticed that I'd got it at about the same date in 2002... kind adds up in a bizarre way! I'm year of the Pig. P.S. "he" was a "she" and Chinese Canadian. ;)

Thanks for your note. Unfortunately, I have neither the skill nor the tools for such a thing. When asked for such designs, I usually refer readers of my website to a professional designer. If you ask around in your home town you'll find a reputable tattoo designer who will work with you on your designs. Good luck!