New Tattoo Thoughts

[strickj]

I have been thinking about two new tattoos for several months now. They will be a play on the traditional purgatory - Good on one arm, evil on the other, with the person in the middle in his own purgatory...

The hell side of my purgatory is easy for me to visualize. It will consist of a demon with a hospital bed or maybe the demon being on life support -breathing machine, IV bag... with much discretion given to the artist for what will look good.

Where I'm having problems is with my heaven side. This one will symbolize my mother's love. When I think about her love, I see many things. But none of these things will translate into ink that well.

I do not want the cheesy ribbon\name or a portrait. So, I'm thinking of some sort of traditional`ish symbolism.

Something such as an angel in her likeness or maybe even a beautiful koi.

Which brings me to my first question. Are there any other symbolisms that I'm over looking? Give me some idears, guys!

The next question; does it matter which arm the heaven and hell goes on traditionally? I really don't want to be like "that guy" we all knew in the 90s that got the wrong eat pierced

[Guest justluck]

Save money and brain cells. Just go over and hug your mother as often as possible - love'm while you got'm. She'll love you greatly for it.

[strickj]

Save money and brain cells. Just go over and hug your mother as often as possible - love'm while you got'm. She'll love you greatly for it.

she is no longer here but thanks for that though

[Guest justluck]

she is no longer here but thanks for that though

So very sorry to hear that. Lost my father a few years ago; still have Mother - she's 88 yrs.

[MacGyver]

Got any favorite pictures of you and her that you could look to for inspiration? Favorite memories?

[Defender]

There's always variations of yin/yang. Also, look here. A few ideas anyay: Left evil, right good...

Why does the "right" represent good and the "left" represent evil?

Lettering for Tattoos That Mean "Good & Evil" | eHow.com

Symbols and their meaning

Angel Devil Tattoos-Symbols Of Protection | Tattoos Collection

[peejman]

Got any favorite pictures of you and her that you could look to for inspiration? Favorite memories?

Got a pic of her holding you as a baby? To me, that's the classic "mother's love" image. If you don't want an actual portrait, there's some basic symbology around that concept as well.

[Il Duce]

Id have the heavenish tattoo on the left arm as it is closer to the heart

[Caster]

The Messiah's mom, she's always great for inspiration.

I'm no Catholic, but I love well done, tasteful depictions of her.

[strickj]

Thanks for the ideas, guys. Still have at least a few months before I go in so keep'em coming!

Got a pic of her holding you as a baby? To me, that's the classic "mother's love" image. If you don't want an actual portrait, there's some basic symbology around that concept as well.

Good idea. I haven't thought about her holding me as a baby. I do not want a portrait or a photo tattooed because, quite frankly, I've never seen one hold up well over time. But I might go with the angel I was thinking about and adding a baby in her arms.

The Messiah's mom, she's always great for inspiration.

I'm no Catholic, but I love well done, tasteful depictions of her.

Strangely enough, I've always loved religious tattoo art. And that's surprising if ya know me

[M4sherman]

You have to post pictures after it is done. I am going to get one across my behind that says one way street do keep all of those creapy doctors away

[Caster]

You have to post pictures after it is done. I am going to get one across my behind that says one way street do keep all of those creapy doctors away

[Guest TresOsos]

How about taking the money you'd spend on a new tatto and buy a new gun or a couple of new guns.

[M4sherman]

Love it caster!

Doctor: Turn him over

Nurse: yes sir:

Doctor: WTF! I guess we have to go in through the front O.o