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Blair's tattoos
Sep 2, 2016 13:37:41 #
Tattoos are a very controversial subject, and I generally do not like them. However, they sometimes have great meaning to the person who wears them. Such was the case of Blair, although she did not tell me what they meant, only that they were important to her.
Sep 2, 2016 21:12:11 #
Sep 3, 2016 06:28:50 #
USA and Canada are highest on the % population with tattoos @ 24% Europe @ 12%..... why? is USA high because $ to spend on "art" ??
Chem Engineering News has had two articles on Tattoos Inks (easy read).
http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i33/chemicals-tattoo.html
second Euro chem
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/shock-research-warns-that-tattoo-ink-may-cause-cancer-with-one-colour-more-dangerous-than-the-others/news-story/33cb6406599313e965ef6531bba65f1e
Chem Engineering News has had two articles on Tattoos Inks (easy read).
http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i33/chemicals-tattoo.html
second Euro chem
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/shock-research-warns-that-tattoo-ink-may-cause-cancer-with-one-colour-more-dangerous-than-the-others/news-story/33cb6406599313e965ef6531bba65f1e
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Sep 3, 2016 07:26:34 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
That one of the woman with a bleeding mouth, on her thigh, is one helluva choice for something to put on your body for all eternity! WOW, what a statement and what an image!
Sep 3, 2016 07:43:20 #
Beautiful ink. Until I started shooting with female models two years ago, I thought that all women with tattoos were trashy. What changed my mind was seeing some of the most beautiful artistic body art that helps these ladies tell their own personal stories. To commit to something that is so extreme and permanent shows a dedication that many of us will never understand.
Sep 3, 2016 08:36:21 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Obviously her heart was broken. I've felt that before too.
I have heard of "wearing your heart on your sleeve"..... but that is a little much.
Sep 3, 2016 11:24:48 #
Generally speaking, I would say that to the casual observer, these would seem to be pretty fucked up tattoos in that they are nonsensical. However, as you pointed out, they have a special meaning to the owner; which I think is the case almost 100% of the time. It does not matter what I think. For example; in my opinion, the one on her thigh looks pretty stupid. This is just me. I do notice that it is a quality piece of work from a technical standpoint. Am I being judgemental of her as a person? Not one bit! It is the same thing as in one's choice of an automobile. I think that the Toyota Prius is a stupid looking automobile, but I do know that it well engineered. Just because I don't think much of that particular model does not mean that the owners of these cars are stupid. One can not make that assumption. It is the same thing with tattoos. I would wager that she is probably a very cool person.
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Sep 3, 2016 13:36:08 #
Despite being a "nude" model, Blair doesn't seem to want to give much up. Or, was it the OP's idea?
Sep 3, 2016 13:50:10 #
jsmangis wrote:
Beautiful ink. Until I started shooting with female models two years ago, I thought that all women with tattoos were trashy. What changed my mind was seeing some of the most beautiful artistic body art that helps these ladies tell their own personal stories. To commit to something that is so extreme and permanent shows a dedication that many of us will never understand.
They should write a book instead. It's like putting billboards in Yosemite.
Sep 3, 2016 15:27:34 #
jsmangis wrote:
Beautiful ink. Until I started shooting with female models two years ago, I thought that all women with tattoos were trashy. What changed my mind was seeing some of the most beautiful artistic body art that helps these ladies tell their own personal stories. To commit to something that is so extreme and permanent shows a dedication that many of us will never understand.
In mountain biking the most coveted award you can receive is the Single Speed World Championships(SSRC) award.
The winner can have the award put anyplace on their body they want it. They BRAND(burn) it onto you!
I'd like to win a dozen of those championships!!! I would wear them proudly till the day they turned to dust !!
SS
Sep 3, 2016 22:02:22 #
Lady Red
Loc: Puget Sound, WA
Lovely series. To me her tattoos are very nice.
I have five tattoos myself. Four are my spirit animals and the fifth one is in memory of my children.
I have five tattoos myself. Four are my spirit animals and the fifth one is in memory of my children.
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Sep 4, 2016 12:42:56 #
lukan wrote:
That one of the woman with a bleeding mouth, on her thigh, is one helluva choice for something to put on your body for all eternity! WOW, what a statement and what an image!
I think it's really lame. Pretty sad.
Sep 5, 2016 07:37:14 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
collhart wrote:
I think it's really lame. Pretty sad.
I agree with you... I can't believe someone would actually inscribe that image onto themselves for the rest of time! It's self-defacing and plain crazy.
Sep 5, 2016 07:37:41 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
lukan wrote:
I agree with you... I can't believe someone would actually inscribe that garish image onto themselves for the rest of time! It's self-defacing and plain crazy.
Sep 6, 2016 23:22:10 #
tainkc wrote:
Generally speaking, I would say that to the casual... (show quote)
I agree with you. However I think that she is afraid that she will one day forget about a moment that caused her much pain.
I don't suspect that the tattoo on her thigh is for the public to understand at all. My opinion is that it's a reminder for her.
She opened her heart to someone that seemed to be innocent and harmless. "The birds" Her trust allowed this person to get inside. Then this person hurt her with that trust in the most vulnerable and hideous way. "The wounds on her face and heart" She is quite particular of her appearance."The necklace and hairdo".
I don't believe this pain was from a lover or even a friend. I think that it was from someone very close. A father, a mother, a brother or sister. Maybe an uncle. "The tree branches from within her"
I think that she wants to be reminded to never let that happen again because the pain and humiliation was unbearable. She can't tell anybody, so the tattoo is her release.
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