Tattoo opinion

Disco11

Hey all!

I have 3 tats already and 1 is of a pinup girl on the side of my leg. I found a picture on the web that I was thinking of getting on the side of my arm. I love it and my wife (who has more tattoo's than I do) thinks it's great but one of my friends I showed it to thinks it's " creepy in an uncomfortable way". Just want to get your guys opinion.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu155/ferlandmathieu/n585150964_957337_1607.jpg

Getting it without the blue background.

Thanks!

Improvolone

Shackled innocence.
Creepy.


But that doesn't mean don't get it.

Disco11

See that's what I though.... But he thinks it's "creepy in a pedophile" way..

Betelgeuse

The thing that bothers me most about it is that the locking mechanism doesn't seem to make any sense. What is the point of the lock? It's just hanging on a ring for no apparent reason.

Maybe that is too technical a qualm.

Disco11

Betelgeuse wrote: »

The thing that bothers me most about it is that the locking mechanism doesn't seem to make any sense. What is the point of the lock? It's just hanging on a ring for no apparent reason.

Maybe that is too technical a qualm.

I always looked at it as symbolic...

Improvolone

Disco11 wrote: »

See that's what I though.... But he thinks it's "creepy in a pedophile" way..

She looks young, but its not like there is a Harry Potter book at her feet and a dick in her mouth. If you're woried about creepiness, don't get it on your forearm.

Disco11

Improvolone wrote: »

She looks young, but its not like there is a Harry Potter book at her feet and a dick in her mouth. If you're woried about creepiness, don't get it on your forearm.

Getting it on my shoulder/ bicep area.. Thanks for the comments guys just want a wide range of opinions.

wasted pixels

I like it. It's edgy, sure, but if your friend says it makes him/her think of pedophilia, well... I think there might be some projection going on there.

noir_blood

Why do you care what others think regarding something that's going to go on your body?

Decius

I don't get the "creepy in a pedophile way" vibe. I think it's pretty ambiguous in that department. I think I'll second "friend is projecting a little" notion here. If you like it, I'd say ignore him and get it. If you wife is cool with it...well that's about the only opinion you might want to worry about ;-).

Disco11

Well if he said that it was ugly or not his style or to provocative I would not have cared.... When someone says it makes him think of paedophilia you take a second to think about it. Going to post some pics after it's done in a few weeks!

burntheladle

The foreshortening looks off to me, making her hands freakishly small.

I didn't get a pedo vibe, though.

Sentry

It's interesting. If you like it, get it. I don't get a pedo vibe from it... it's kinda cool in a weird way.

Richard_Dastardly

Disco11 wrote: »

Betelgeuse wrote: »

The thing that bothers me most about it is that the locking mechanism doesn't seem to make any sense. What is the point of the lock? It's just hanging on a ring for no apparent reason.

Maybe that is too technical a qualm.

I always looked at it as symbolic...

Symbolic of what? It just seems that there's no reason to have a padlock if there's already a ring locking the shackles together.

I'd say it's pedophilia akin to really, really soft-core Japanese schoolgirl porn. It's not really saying, "I'm a pedo!" as it's saying, "Hey, I really like young girls in chains!" Most people, me included, aren't gonna get the whole "shackled innocence" thing.

Disco11

Richard_Dastardly wrote: »

Symbolic of what? It just seems that there's no reason to have a padlock if there's already a ring locking the shackles together.

I'd say it's pedophilia akin to really, really soft-core Japanese schoolgirl porn. It's not really saying, "I'm a pedo!" as it's saying, "Hey, I really like young girls in chains!" Most people, me included, aren't gonna get the whole "shackled innocence" thing.

Well on a tattoo you wont be able to see everything as clearly... If she only had shackles on from a few feet away it would only look like dark bands... So the padlock is there to show the "imprisonment" Keep the comments coming as my friend who is doing the work is reading the thread and we can modify the drawing if any good suggestions come up. as needed.

Improvolone

I love the white of her skin, and not having seen you I would be concerned if you could pull that off. She totally has the goth thing going for her which might be ruined by, well... pigment.

fuelish

burntheladle wrote: »

The foreshortening looks off to me, making her hands freakishly small.

I didn't get a pedo vibe, though.

Same here. She has some tiny hands, and that looks a little odd. Otherwise looks good.

Disco11

Improvolone wrote: »

I love the white of her skin, and not having seen you I would be concerned if you could pull that off. She totally has the goth thing going for her which might be ruined by, well... pigment.

Well the Pinup I got on my leg was based of a black and white ink.

here is the original
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu155/ferlandmathieu/Img334_Cesar_-_Dark_Angel_edited.jpg

Here is the tat
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu155/ferlandmathieu/n585150964_55770_458.jpg

I think the skin tone is ok.

About the hand thing i think it's because the perpective is high.

Kakodaimonos

I don't think it looks creepy. I do think it looks rather feminine. But if you like, get it. I've never worried about what people think about my tattoos.

Ziac45

Both of those creep me out a bit, but I don't get the pedo vibe from the first.

MoSiAc

Show your friend some comics from Japan, hell change his mind about what is creepy pedo in an instant.

EskimoDave

I think its creepy.

Duffel

I don't think the two tattoos really match - one is pretty realistic (or at least comic-book realistic) while the other is less so. I have a thing where I want everybody's tattoos to match (ie, no celtic crosses with ankhs, etc). I'll admit though that this is the main reason I don't have a tat myself - I'm afraid I'd run into something better later that it wouldn't go with.

But if you really like it get it, especially if your wife is cool with it.

eternalbl

If you like the design, go for it, just as long as you can also dismiss what you're friend said. It'd suck having something permanent on your skin that you always wonder if people think its paedo.

You're friend was probably just being an idiot because he didn't like it and thought phrasing it like that would be funny or something.

Disco11

eternalbl wrote: »

If you like the design, go for it, just as long as you can also dismiss what you're friend said. It'd suck having something permanent on your skin that you always wonder if people think its paedo.

You're friend was probably just being an idiot because he didn't like it and thought phrasing it like that would be funny or something.

No I love the design and am going through with it. Just wanted other peoples ideas on it. Thanks guys!

burntheladle

Disco11 wrote: »

Improvolone wrote: »

About the hand thing i think it's because the perpective is high.

That's what I mean by saying I think the foreshortening is off - the sizes don't match, even when the perspctive is taken into account. For her hands to be THAT small compared to her face, there would have to be quite a large amount of distance between the two - ergo, she would have to have a freakishly long neck. Plus, they also look small compared to her feet.

Zombiemambo

Tattoos are rebellious and expressive. If you like the message and how its being made, get the tattoo.

Feral

Honestly, the fish eye effect on the girl's face combined with the overly wet doe eyes makes me think of two things that I, personally, think are incredibly tacky:

First, those cheesy The Dog calendars:

Second, Precious Moments angels.

...especially with the wings.

Third, something about the composition reminds me of a sacred heart Jesus you sometimes see on candles in Walgreens or airbrushed on the side of somebody's van.

Fourth, as Betelgeuse said, what the fuck is the deal with that lock?

Anyway, the whole thing just screams "TERRIBLE IDEA RUN AWAY" to me. But hey man it's your body.

wasted pixels

Jesus Christ, the lock is intentionally designed like that to signify that she'd be bound even if you unlocked her. It's obvious to the point of bordering on hamfisted.

Also, Feral... man, I have no freaking clue what to make of the fact that a fish-eye perspective automatically reminds you of cheesy dog calendars. I don't think it's a valid artistic criticism. :P

Belruel

i think it is creepy in a pedophile way, plus it is poorly drawn, not something i would want on my body permanently

Feral

wasted pixels wrote: »

Also, Feral... man, I have no freaking clue what to make of the fact that a fish-eye perspective automatically reminds you of cheesy dog calendars. I don't think it's a valid artistic criticism. :P

Look, all I'm saying is that it looks like the hybrid love child of a poster a 13-year-old goth girl would buy on clearance at Hot Topic and a Franklin Mint collectible plate that her middle-aged spinster aunt would put on her mantle in between the Thomas Kinkade print and the porcelain angel figurines in adorable poses. That doesn't mean it's bad.

wasted pixels

Feral wrote: »

wasted pixels wrote: »

Also, Feral... man, I have no freaking clue what to make of the fact that a fish-eye perspective automatically reminds you of cheesy dog calendars. I don't think it's a valid artistic criticism. :P

Look, all I'm saying is that it looks like the hybrid love child of a poster a 13-year-old goth girl would buy on clearance at Hot Topic and a Franklin Mint collectible plate that her middle-aged spinster aunt would put on her mantle in between the Thomas Kinkade print and the porcelain angel figurines in adorable poses. That doesn't mean it's bad.

Am I a hypocrite if I sig something I disagree with? >_>

The Cat

I'm getting 'creepy in a creepy controlling icky view of the ladies and possibly romantic attachment in general' vibe from it, but hell, if you're into that, fine. May as well warn the rest of us off in a nice clear manner

Bewildered_Ronin

Disco11 wrote: »

eternalbl wrote: »

If you like the design, go for it, just as long as you can also dismiss what you're friend said. It'd suck having something permanent on your skin that you always wonder if people think its paedo.

You're friend was probably just being an idiot because he didn't like it and thought phrasing it like that would be funny or something.

No I love the design and am going through with it. Just wanted other peoples ideas on it. Thanks guys!

I don't really undertsand why you would even bother with others opinions if they don't matter to your decision, but whatever.

My take: Yes I do get the pedo vibe from it. It also gives me the impression of S&M or at least that you're into female submission.

Belruel

she has freakishly tiny baby hands

MichaelLC

He hands are really too small. I would drop the wings and see if they can make the hands a little more natural sized.

To me it looks a little creepy, but goes with your other tat, so would less out of place.

mully

i agree with belruel
it is very poorly drawn and is not just pedophile-y, but gives off this whole ... "women should not wear much and they should be my slaves, that's when they are best" vibe, alongside the other one
mind you, i've never personally understood why guys get beautiful women tattooed on them ... that in itself is creepy to me

SatanIsMyMotor

I agree with your friend. It looks creepy in a pedophile way.

Having said that - it's your arm so do as you please.

Improvolone

Bewildered_Ronin wrote: »

Disco11 wrote: »

eternalbl wrote: »

If you like the design, go for it, just as long as you can also dismiss what you're friend said. It'd suck having something permanent on your skin that you always wonder if people think its paedo.

You're friend was probably just being an idiot because he didn't like it and thought phrasing it like that would be funny or something.

No I love the design and am going through with it. Just wanted other peoples ideas on it. Thanks guys!

I don't really undertsand why you would even bother with others opinions if they don't matter to your decision, but whatever.

My take: Yes I do get the pedo vibe from it. It also gives me the impression of S&M or at least that you're into female submission.

Because someone might say something he never considered?

Richard_Dastardly

Perhaps we could get past the pedo/bondage impressions if you'd add some wrinkles on her face and replace the shackles with a Chinese fingertrap.

Disco11

Improvolone wrote: »

Because someone might say something he never considered?

See this one I don't get... Why the "women should not wear much" much part? She is fully clothed....

About asking for everyone opinion... Since this is not like buying a new t-shirt as it will be there for the rest of my life I just want to see if there is anything I didn't consider and I am seeing that there are a few things (hands) and finding out others opinions that are put of by it. I never saw anything purely sexual about it that others are.