Please keep in mind that I am a black female. I want the tattoo on my left shoulder, but I am open to other places that might look good. I think I want the flag to be burning in one corner and instead of ashes falling I want blood to be dripping from that corner into a small puddle. I want the words "Southern Heritage" written somewhere around the flag. The flag should be on a pole and wind blown. I also want a noose somewhere in the tattoo. Last I want written in smaller print "The blood of a Rebel Slave runs deep!". I don't really know how to go about getting the design made for me or where to go to get it done without offending someone.
2007-01-21 22:29:53 · 13 answers · asked by eboni1983 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Whenever you speak your mind through words, actions or art someone is bound to be offended, sadly there is no way around it. Before getting your tattoo do your research on the Internet and ask around to get recommendations.
As for your statement, I won't pretend to understand what southern black people have been through and continue to go through, but I would hope that by remembering the hurt of the past you would convey a message that shows hope for the future.
Good luck on your search.
2007-01-29 18:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by ktgoldft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are from.....but if you use the internet and research tattoo shops in your area, you should be able to find an artist out there who will be willing to work with you. And as for offending someone........have you ever sat down and looked at some of the crap people have tattooed on them? I would think that a real artist would be pleased to have some one come in that wants something with a little originality. Good luck on your tattoo
2007-01-28 04:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by Rider (12NI) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friend should be fine, i wouldnt think he would have to get the tattoos removed, if they are visible in uniform. if you have sleeve tats, sometimes they want you to wear an under amor sleeve over the tat, but most the time that even depends on the unit. i have been in the AF for almost 8 years(SSGT soon to be TSGT), i have tats, and i know many people with tats in the AF. they will document what the tats are, and where they are. if they are not gang related, violent, crude, racist, or sexual, it doesnt really matter. besides, a rebel flag is not a symbol of hate or racism to anyone that actually knows U.S. history. i have NEVER heard of anyone having to remove a tat that isnt gang related, or any of the things mentioned above.. people come into the AF everyday that have tats visible, even in uniform. it would greatly suprise me if there was an actual problem with rebel flag tats. his best bet is to talk to a recruiter(s). AFI 36-2903 outlines the tattoo policy, but doesnt mention rebel flags. it can depend on the individual doing the approval. just give it a shot. but its very hard to say...its a touchy subject. with the way this country is going, being PC and crap, its gonna be hit or miss. sometimes a tat can be altered a bit (crossing the rebel flags with american flags). after you are already in, you can get close to whatever tat u want if its not visible in uniform. just remeber that everything offend someone, its a load of crap but its the way it is now.
2016-03-29 08:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMFAO..... Thats some bullsh*t , its weird because I am a white 20 y/o female and On my left shoulder I have a rebel flag and its quite big and it looks like it is nailed into my back with big iron nails and their are flames by it just to bring out the flag and over it is say "Heritage not hate" Then below it it say " This flag dont burn"
Mine is bad A S S.
2007-01-22 00:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by jdnsmama1 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
go to ur local tattooist and have a look at some designs on there walls of say writting flay flames and blood and explain to the tattooist the way you want your tattoo and they can draw u up a design...
sounds like a great tattoo to me good luck hunny
2007-01-29 14:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your artist do it. Go to the shop and tell them everything you just told us. A good artist can come up with some thing nice.
2007-01-22 03:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sharyn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds very original. tattoes are not my thing.
check around diff rent shops and talk to the artist and watch their work.
Don't get the tattoo till you hae just what you want.
2007-01-29 16:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by tennessee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try tattoojohnny.com, ot tattooflash.com
any decent tattoo artist should be able to draw that. i go to my tattoo guy with either very complicated ideas, or not even knowing what i want....but somehow, he knows just what i want! good luck!
2007-01-21 22:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow.... I don't know about where to get the graphic done, but I like it. Your description is compelling... and dramatic.
I'd brows around Tatoo sites, and when you find an artist that you like the work they've done.. ask them.
2007-01-21 22:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can go to a tattoo artist and they will draw up what you want before you get it done. that's the best way to go
2007-01-21 22:37:30 · answer #10 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋