my 1st tattoo
 

so I'm going to get my 1st tattoo but I'm not sure what I'd like to get tattooed,

I really like Maori tattoos (ta moko), but I heard getting such a tattoo was considered as an insult to their people...

I like tribal tattoos in general, but I want something original and unique.

I also thought of getting tattoed my twin sister's name, but I'm not sure it's a good idea. I also though of getting tattooed "21st century".

any thoughts/suggestions/success story/advice ?

http://www.tamoko.org.nz/artists/uru...llery/mati.jpg

I like it .. nice work

I've always liked that style. I don't think it would be an insult to anyone. I'd get something like that

looks good

its cool, sweet tat

very nice tats:thumbsup

Shouldnt the tat pick you, I mean have some sort of reasoning or significance?

If anything I think I would go with a best used by date, or at least an expiration date.

Thats some serious ink for a first tattoo, congrats!

Best thing is actually not knowing what you want and go shop for artists. I see you are in Montreal.

May I suggest you go visit one of these 2 shops.

www.imagotattoo.com

or

www.studiotattoomania.com/site.html

I know both owners and these are the best shops around IMHO.

cool looking tat

That tat looks pretty cool.Get a Hula girl or an anchor..chicks dig that

looks good... !!!

pretty cool looking tat

looks good, but dont a get a tribal! Kinda everyone has atleast ONE triabal tatoo.
Think different, get an apple tatoo!

Kia Ora,

Firstly this Moko is not entirely Maori as it has some other pacific aspects in there.

Secondly you are correct in a way about the "tikanga" (principles) behind acquiring Ta Moko. It is usually done with a holistic viewpoint (spiritual or geneaology based) and tells a story or relates to happenings. So with that in mind for it to be genuine you would need some thing to base it on, being Maori is probably a good idea.

However they do look good and if that is what you want well who am I to say you shouldn't.

thx for the advice. at least someone actually read the post :)

Tattoo the twin sisters name in a cool style embedded into some ta moko

looks pretty good :winkwink:

Make sure when you get a tat it's what you really want and don't rush into it just to get one, an don't get something off one of the boards at the parlor that's called being a follower. Be original make your own design and then work with the tat artist on getting just right. So many people have the style you want change it up so it fits your personality. Oh and they hurt really fucking bad. Good luck:winkwink:

wow :) that's a cool idea. thx

thx for the advice too Michelle

dude like you're style how about at you're back do you have other tattoo's *PeacE*

I have 6 of my very own that I designed..good luck:winkwink:

If you like that, check out Bio-mechanical style tattoos.

http://images.google.com/images?gbv=...=Search+Images

I thought long and hard (10 years) to pick mine out. The key is what many have said it has to be about you. There is nothing worse then picking something cause it looks cool only to hate it later.

I traced my family history back and found an old war badge from my Scottish clans. found an awesome artist that made it a bit more modern and have been so happy with it since.

If you have to ask other people what they think then you aren't ready to get a tattoo.

You're supposed to get a tattoo because its what you want permanently on your body, not because its currently a cool thing.

Those Maori tatoos are pretty cool indeed..

bad ass! tattoo ;)

I don't generally like tattoos at all....
but this is the most beautiful thing I think I've ever seen:

http://content.answers.com/main/cont...Treetattoo.jpg

good lookin'!

that looks ugly, man

If you are going to get a tribal tat you should have someone draw it for you, so it will be an orignal. Think about what you want and visit a couple of tattoo shops. Find someone that will design a custom piece for you.

oh shit. I saw one just like it in Thailand on one guy, but tree had dicks hanging off it. He was with his boyfriend on the beach and so obvious.

That looks gay