First Tat and New Member

[Pyzik 10]

Howdy! New member here and just got my first tattoo. Wife got it for me for my birthday. Eager to show it off and learn more about tattoos, so... Here I am. :D

My tattoo...

Original image.

Anyone wanting to learn more about the image please click here. Wiki link.

[Pleadco 182]

Grats on the tattoo-supportive wife, and Welcome to the site!

[CultExciter 505]

Being born and raised in the looped "V", I support this decision.

It also makes me think of my friend John, who has the same image, but rendered by Myles Karr.

[Pyzik 10]

Thanks, guys.

CultExciter, that was one of the reasons that took me so long to get a tattoo. I always wanted this image but knew it wasn't "unique". Oh, well. I like it. :)

Did your friend change the design at all? I considered that too, but liked the simplicity and the message of the original so left it intact.

[CultExciter 505]

I'll choose a classic image over a convoluted amalgam of exceedingly sentimental ideas any day.

He kept the design pretty much the same with a few stylized differences. If it ain't broke...

[deadsp0t 27]

Shaun Bushnell @ Blue Flame in Raleigh where I go posted this on IG not too long ago, looks like he cleaned up the original design a little.

Cool tattoo and welcome to the show!

[slayer9019 57]

I'll choose a classic image over a convoluted amalgam of exceedingly sentimental ideas any day.

He kept the design pretty much the same with a few stylized differences. If it ain't broke...

^ this for sure

[Pyzik 10]

I'll choose a classic image over a convoluted amalgam of exceedingly sentimental ideas any day.

He kept the design pretty much the same with a few stylized differences. If it ain't broke...

I'd think I'd have to agree.

[irezumi 50]

Shaun Bushnell @ Blue Flame in Raleigh where I go posted this on IG not too long ago, looks like he cleaned up the original design a little.

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^Nice, I dig it.

I didn't take this picture so excuse the shitty resolution please