“I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach.” ~ Kat Von D There is something about permanently etching a story into your flesh that draws the heart and inspires the mind. Tattoos tell a tale of who we were, who we are, and sometimes of just where we’re going. They’ve served important roles in cultures all around the world, and continue to have evolving meanings in our modern age. Tattoo Day celebrates the august history of skin art and its ever-evolving place in society. History of Tattoo Day The history of Tattoo Day is as ancient as the tattoo itself, with examples being found far into prehistoric times preserved in mummified flesh. It is entirely possible that tattoos are even older than the oldest physical skin evidence we’ve discovered, as tools that clearly seem to be made for giving tattoos have been found through archaeology. In Egypt, women were the primary canvas for tattoos and they were used for all purposes you can imagine. From indications of religion and status, or as punishment, and even to help the healing process. In China tattoos were largely held to be a practice of barbarism, and are frequently associated with folk heroes and criminals, an association brought into practice when men who were convicts would have the kanji for “criminal” tattooed on their face. In the modern world the story of the tattoo is just as varied and convoluted. People are fascinated with tattoos, and more people are getting them every year, yet workplaces tend to say that they must be covered in order for you to work. That’s supposing that having one doesn’t cost you the job to begin with. Tattoo Day raises awareness about tattoos and their ancient and respected history and seeks to change the view the world has for them. Here's one I had done earlier:
I'll take some heat for this. But people who need tattoos aren't happy what's with them on the inside.
. Here's mine. I've got a few earrings too, does that mean I'm unhappy on the outside? Excuse rubbish photo but my customer is working upstairs and thought best not interrupt her to take my tattoo photo!
@bernjb56 I didn't know @jivedubbin Nigel had been for a tattoo, you sneaked that photo in; he kept that quiet
I wouldn't actually know what the top of my bonce looks like ,for all I know it could be mine,I'll. Ask the next person I meet .
if he if he shouts back off baldy its natural reaction,a bit like a startled gazel,its nothing personal,at least that's what he tells me @bernjb56