Tattoo ink

English 1320 Mr. Peters 4-2-2018 Word Count: Graffiti: A Misunderstood Medium Since the dawn of early civilization, people have been looking for ways to express themselves, their feelings, emotions, and experiences. It started with rock painting and basic sculptures, which then evolved and developed into the higher art of the Renaissance and ensuing periods in history. Today, in addition to art in its traditional expression, alternative variants have made their appearance, causing heated…

getting a tattoo. Some jobs are unattainable if someone has a tattoo, whereas other jobs like a prison guard there is more leeway. My experience with tattoos isn't much, I have worked with a couple people who have tattoos, and everyone that has seen them wouldn't say anything about them. I always say to someone with tattoo(s) that’s awesome or something like that. Since I don’t have any tattoos, I feel I can't say much to a person’s experience of having them . Everyone that has a tattoo has…

As the name suggests, name tattoo imply that they have personal appeal for both the person who has the tattoo done and the person whose name has is to be tattooed on the skin. I suggest that both parties consult each other and evaluate what design elicits the same degree of affirmation; except of course when it is meant to be a surprising thing. A name tattoo means engraving or writing words, in this case, names of person, things, or organizations as tattoos in the body of the one who is being…

push my pain threshold, and force me to think about the things that are most important to me. I chose to get my first tattoo. It is something I have been wanting to do for a long time now, and with my tax return in the bank and an adventure based assignment, what better time? I finally took the plunge outside of my comfort zone and just do it. The first step to getting a tattoo is deciding what you want. It will be there for the rest of my life and that adds a lot of weight to the situation.…

perspective and through pop culture. Tattoos in the 21st Century In this generation, almost everyone has a tattoo or at least knows someone who has one; according to Professor Nicholas Thomas from Cambridge University tattoos have made…

In the United States, 45 million people have at least one tattoo. They are becoming increasingly more common in western societies. While people get tattoos for many different reasons, some of the common reasons to get inked are to show memory of a loved one, as a way to show self-expression, to represent overcoming obstacles, or for cultural reasons. Despite the fact tattoos are on a rise, there are still many who negatively stereotype the people who have them. They are often put into the…

During teenage years, teenagers start to think about piercing and tattoos and what they want to do with their body. I remember when I was in high school, many friends of mine got piercings. When I was I believe 15 or 16 years old, I wanted to get my belly pierced. The day I went, the person at the piercing parlor tells me that he needed to see my ID. Of course I'm confused because I didn't know why all of sudden he needed to see identification. I learned that day that all piercing parlors in New…

During my Rhetoric class, I was having trouble coming up with a research topic. As I was fidgeting with my earrings, I realized why not do my research on why people have piercings? Piercings have always been part of my identity. Growing up my mom took me to have my ears pierced at JCPenny when I was barely one year old! In Hispanic culture, it is very common for parents to have their children’s ears pierced at a very young age. Most people who do not have piercings and who do not understand the…

Pagan” and I must say that I agree with some points you make and disagree with some points you make. It seems as if you believe the world is black and white. That there is only good and bad, with no gray in between. That any body modification, be it tattoos, piercings, implants, or anything done to the body permanently is bad and leaving the body alone and not changing it is good. However, it’s not all black and white for me. There are many reasons someone could get a body modification. One…

with neck, sleeve, or hand tattoos. It has become acceptable as “normal” in our society. However it is uncommon to see people in professional work places with these kinds of visible tattoos. You don’t normally see bankers/ accountant, doctors, or dentist with visible tattoos on their arms, neck, or hands. Why is it uncommon? It is because it is not normal. For a professional job, you should look professional. It is also banned/ restricted to have any visible tattoos from neck, hands,…