Monkey
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Monkey on Feb 7, 2009 16:46:11 GMT 1, Just wondered peoples thoughts on Banksy tattoos, Good or tacky as sin?. Ive been toying with the idea of getting a full sleeve tattoo soley of Banksys work but have been put off with the idea of it being cheesy.
Got a few ideas on design myself but the forums views/Ideas are welcomed...........
Just wondered peoples thoughts on Banksy tattoos, Good or tacky as sin?. Ive been toying with the idea of getting a full sleeve tattoo soley of Banksys work but have been put off with the idea of it being cheesy.
Got a few ideas on design myself but the forums views/Ideas are welcomed...........
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angel247365
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by angel247365 on Feb 7, 2009 17:18:48 GMT 1, I think you may live to regret it, tattoo's are very personal things, if you need to ask you have a doubt so me thinks that doubt will always be there, my moment of psychoanalysis
I think you may live to regret it, tattoo's are very personal things, if you need to ask you have a doubt so me thinks that doubt will always be there, my moment of psychoanalysis
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by hero on Feb 7, 2009 17:23:20 GMT 1, 
you have to ask yourself, its a reproduction-personally i would want a real one (not that it would happen) but otherwise its just a fake one that you have on you forever...but each to their own!
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you have to ask yourself, its a reproduction-personally i would want a real one (not that it would happen) but otherwise its just a fake one that you have on you forever...but each to their own! H |
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by bradpitt on Feb 7, 2009 17:32:26 GMT 1, Ha ha, I don't think you would class a tattoo as a 'fake' hero! this may be of some help
www.flickr.com/groups/banksytattoos/
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Monkey
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Monkey on Feb 7, 2009 17:36:03 GMT 1, Obviously i would like something unique, I did get in touch with Pow about the possibility of Banksy designing a full sleeve for me, But got a polite not. I knew it was a 1 in a million chance of getting a yes but worth a try i suppose!
Obviously i would like something unique, I did get in touch with Pow about the possibility of Banksy designing a full sleeve for me, But got a polite not. I knew it was a 1 in a million chance of getting a yes but worth a try i suppose!
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linkd95
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by linkd95 on Feb 7, 2009 17:39:05 GMT 1, My personal opinion, its a bit tacky for my liking. But if i did get one it would probably be laugh now.
My personal opinion, its a bit tacky for my liking. But if i did get one it would probably be laugh now.
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by hero on Feb 7, 2009 17:43:39 GMT 1,
all being said, the man himself has a grim reaper on his left shoulder-blade
(this one was pretty nice though  ) 
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all being said, the man himself has a grim reaper on his left shoulder-blade (this one was pretty nice though ) H |
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by northeaststreet on Feb 7, 2009 17:44:31 GMT 1, I dunno about you but any tattoo that I'd want, I'd want it to mean something to me...something personal perhaps. So if any of Banksys work has any personal meaning to you, why not pick that particular piece?
I dunno about you but any tattoo that I'd want, I'd want it to mean something to me...something personal perhaps. So if any of Banksys work has any personal meaning to you, why not pick that particular piece?
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by graeme501 on Feb 7, 2009 17:49:16 GMT 1, i have a commission from lucy mclauchlan coming, and requested it to have a bird in it, and plan to get that as a tattoo
i have a commission from lucy mclauchlan coming, and requested it to have a bird in it, and plan to get that as a tattoo
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by digitalroach on Feb 7, 2009 17:51:06 GMT 1, Hero if my girl come home with a tattoo like that i would lock her out..
Street art is as much about placement as subject.Think it all looks tacky ,but i have got two dolphins on each arm...I would let her back in when im hungry....)
Hero if my girl come home with a tattoo like that i would lock her out..
Street art is as much about placement as subject.Think it all looks tacky ,but i have got two dolphins on each arm...I would let her back in when im hungry....)
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Art-el
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Art-el on Feb 7, 2009 17:51:48 GMT 1, To the question of tattoo's or not? Then my answer would be yes.
As to a Banksy tattoo.....Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
Surely if your going to be inked (for life, or poor lazer removal) then for me it has to be something unique or with a lot of personal meaning.
I had a beer this week with a local artist (graff) who is drawing up a design that I have had input into and will do up untill the point the whiring (pain) starts.
The way forward for me, what do you reckon NM?
The best advice I ever heard was that if you were unsure about your design, then pop the design in your wallet and carry it around for a year. If you take it out and still think it's for you, then happy day's & hopefully no regrets.
To the question of tattoo's or not? Then my answer would be yes.
As to a Banksy tattoo.....Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
Surely if your going to be inked (for life, or poor lazer removal) then for me it has to be something unique or with a lot of personal meaning.
I had a beer this week with a local artist (graff) who is drawing up a design that I have had input into and will do up untill the point the whiring (pain) starts.
The way forward for me, what do you reckon NM?
The best advice I ever heard was that if you were unsure about your design, then pop the design in your wallet and carry it around for a year. If you take it out and still think it's for you, then happy day's & hopefully no regrets.
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cadeallaw
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by cadeallaw on Feb 7, 2009 17:55:16 GMT 1, I just got Paintbrush Girl in the mail yesterday... I love it. Good stuff
I just got Paintbrush Girl in the mail yesterday... I love it. Good stuff
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Monkey
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Monkey on Feb 7, 2009 17:58:58 GMT 1, To the question of tattoo's or not the my answer is yes. As to a Banksy tattoo.....Nooooooooooooooooooooooo Surely if your going to be inked (for life, or poor lazer removal) then for me it has to be something unique. I had a beer this week with a local artist (graff) who is drawing up a design that I have had input into and will do up untill the point the whiring (pain) starts. The way forward for me, what do you reckon NM?
Know completley were your coming from Art-El, I already have 6 tattoos all which have meaning or are an accurate dipiction of a certain stage of my life.
The idea of a well designed, Thought out Banksy inspired tattoo does appeal to me but it could look either really really good or cheesier than a bag of wotsits!!!!
To the question of tattoo's or not the my answer is yes. As to a Banksy tattoo.....Nooooooooooooooooooooooo Surely if your going to be inked (for life, or poor lazer removal) then for me it has to be something unique. I had a beer this week with a local artist (graff) who is drawing up a design that I have had input into and will do up untill the point the whiring (pain) starts. The way forward for me, what do you reckon NM? Know completley were your coming from Art-El, I already have 6 tattoos all which have meaning or are an accurate dipiction of a certain stage of my life. The idea of a well designed, Thought out Banksy inspired tattoo does appeal to me but it could look either really really good or cheesier than a bag of wotsits!!!! |
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by graeme501 on Feb 7, 2009 17:59:56 GMT 1, just having a look at the banksy tattoo's on that flicker, personally the only one that looks good is the 2nd one, the wee girl with balloon on someones belly
its a personal choice, but i think if your going for a street art tattoo, it needs to be kept very small, some of the girls with balloons and rats on these people are massive and horrible, but i guess as long as the 'canvas' likes it, then thats cool
just having a look at the banksy tattoo's on that flicker, personally the only one that looks good is the 2nd one, the wee girl with balloon on someones belly
its a personal choice, but i think if your going for a street art tattoo, it needs to be kept very small, some of the girls with balloons and rats on these people are massive and horrible, but i guess as long as the 'canvas' likes it, then thats cool
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Art-el
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Art-el on Feb 7, 2009 18:10:45 GMT 1, To the question of tattoo's or not the my answer is yes. As to a Banksy tattoo.....Nooooooooooooooooooooooo Surely if your going to be inked (for life, or poor lazer removal) then for me it has to be something unique. I had a beer this week with a local artist (graff) who is drawing up a design that I have had input into and will do up untill the point the whiring (pain) starts. The way forward for me, what do you reckon NM? Know completley were your coming from Art-El, I already have 6 tattoos all which have meaning or are an accurate dipiction of a certain stage of my life. The idea of a well designed, Thought out Banksy inspired tattoo does appeal to me but it could look either really really good or cheesier than a bag of wotsits!!!!
I'll go with the wotits.
Advance apologies if it's anyone on here (or there mrs) but some of those on flickr made me cringe. The rats are the size of fricking cat!!
I'm with Graeme, if it HAS to be a Banksy tat then 'Go small'.
Peas
To the question of tattoo's or not the my answer is yes. As to a Banksy tattoo.....Nooooooooooooooooooooooo Surely if your going to be inked (for life, or poor lazer removal) then for me it has to be something unique. I had a beer this week with a local artist (graff) who is drawing up a design that I have had input into and will do up untill the point the whiring (pain) starts. The way forward for me, what do you reckon NM? Know completley were your coming from Art-El, I already have 6 tattoos all which have meaning or are an accurate dipiction of a certain stage of my life. The idea of a well designed, Thought out Banksy inspired tattoo does appeal to me but it could look either really really good or cheesier than a bag of wotsits!!!! I'll go with the wotits. Advance apologies if it's anyone on here (or there mrs) but some of those on flickr made me cringe. The rats are the size of fricking cat!! I'm with Graeme, if it HAS to be a Banksy tat then 'Go small'. Peas |
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Grubster on Feb 7, 2009 18:11:55 GMT 1, fckin BARF... im throwing up all over the place looking at those tattoos. Especially the DOLK on that girls arm, that is HIDEOUS!!!!!!!! Tattoos are suppose to be meaningful and is a window to your soul, do throw shite at the window.
fckin BARF... im throwing up all over the place looking at those tattoos. Especially the DOLK on that girls arm, that is HIDEOUS!!!!!!!! Tattoos are suppose to be meaningful and is a window to your soul, do throw shite at the window.
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by chav on Feb 7, 2009 18:23:03 GMT 1, I reckon you would have to be a bit of a sadsack to get a Banksy tattoo, why not get a full length sleeve of tesco's soup cans done that would look fu
I reckon you would have to be a bit of a sadsack to get a Banksy tattoo, why not get a full length sleeve of tesco's soup cans done that would look fu
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by bradpitt on Feb 7, 2009 18:50:27 GMT 1, 
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by graeme501 on Feb 7, 2009 18:53:29 GMT 1, shite shite shite shite shite ok shite
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pristine
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by pristine on Feb 7, 2009 18:56:33 GMT 1, Anyone with a Morons tattoo?
Anyone with a Morons tattoo?
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by sahoria on Feb 7, 2009 19:06:46 GMT 1, northernmonkey - still love that avatar...lol
my suggestion dont go for tattoo but go for henna designed one... wont last as long but every few weeks change to something else... maybe a parla inspired henna design would look nice... saying that lucy styled henna would be good too... s
northernmonkey - still love that avatar...lol
my suggestion dont go for tattoo but go for henna designed one... wont last as long but every few weeks change to something else... maybe a parla inspired henna design would look nice... saying that lucy styled henna would be good too... s
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by cashman on Feb 7, 2009 19:25:55 GMT 1, ive read none of the posts but DONT do it
ive read none of the posts but DONT do it
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Standard
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Standard on Feb 7, 2009 19:48:16 GMT 1, I spent years trying to figure out what I wanted after a few minor tester tattoos (now covered) and could never make my mind up. I was really keen to have a 3/4 sleeve in the London Views, (Stanley Donwood) however the artist I have used, although greatly impressed with the design, talked me out of it as the the close proximity of the lines in the design would blow out quite ugly with time. A factor you should think about with any design. His adaption to prevent this detracted from my imagined result so I didn't get it done and I was thankful for his honest advice. (As a big RH fan I did end up getting a little worm buffet code at the top of my back, which I have yet to develop into a further design)
In the end I opting for Japanese for the sleeve and I have been going through session work on a half sleeve for the past 5 months. Having taken images from a Japanese tattoo artist I have let the tattoo artist develop them with his own style and have added to it several times. I would recommend that if you have a particular Banksy image you like then take it to your artist and try an incorporate into a personal design.
I don't buy the whole tattoo should mean something really personal, it's a bit LA Ink overkill for me. For me you have to like the style, the design and the art. Sure, have your kids names and personal messages if you can, however I don't think it's entirely necessary to have some deeper meaning.
Do your research and pick a good artist. Accept the fact that if it's a sleeve it will hurt, it will take time and it won't be cheap. Perhaps start with something that you could develop into a sleeve (which is what i did).
Also..........Bepanthen is exceptionally good with healing.
I spent years trying to figure out what I wanted after a few minor tester tattoos (now covered) and could never make my mind up. I was really keen to have a 3/4 sleeve in the London Views, (Stanley Donwood) however the artist I have used, although greatly impressed with the design, talked me out of it as the the close proximity of the lines in the design would blow out quite ugly with time. A factor you should think about with any design. His adaption to prevent this detracted from my imagined result so I didn't get it done and I was thankful for his honest advice. (As a big RH fan I did end up getting a little worm buffet code at the top of my back, which I have yet to develop into a further design)
In the end I opting for Japanese for the sleeve and I have been going through session work on a half sleeve for the past 5 months. Having taken images from a Japanese tattoo artist I have let the tattoo artist develop them with his own style and have added to it several times. I would recommend that if you have a particular Banksy image you like then take it to your artist and try an incorporate into a personal design.
I don't buy the whole tattoo should mean something really personal, it's a bit LA Ink overkill for me. For me you have to like the style, the design and the art. Sure, have your kids names and personal messages if you can, however I don't think it's entirely necessary to have some deeper meaning.
Do your research and pick a good artist. Accept the fact that if it's a sleeve it will hurt, it will take time and it won't be cheap. Perhaps start with something that you could develop into a sleeve (which is what i did).
Also..........Bepanthen is exceptionally good with healing.
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by jonnyx on Feb 7, 2009 21:53:53 GMT 1, Know completley were your coming from Art-El, I already have 6 tattoos all which have meaning or are an accurate dipiction of a certain stage of my life. The idea of a well designed, Thought out Banksy inspired tattoo does appeal to me but it could look either really really good or cheesier than a bag of wotsits!!!!
i don't want to come across as a pedantic p*ick, as i realise the rules of spelling and grammar don't necessarily apply on a talkboard, but if you're going to have a tattoo with words incorporated do make sure you've used a dictionary.
you wouldn't want to end up with one of these would you.
www.oddee.com/item_96504.aspx
(and before anyone points it out i know there aren't any appropriate capital letters in this post).
Know completley were your coming from Art-El, I already have 6 tattoos all which have meaning or are an accurate dipiction of a certain stage of my life. The idea of a well designed, Thought out Banksy inspired tattoo does appeal to me but it could look either really really good or cheesier than a bag of wotsits!!!! i don't want to come across as a pedantic p*ick, as i realise the rules of spelling and grammar don't necessarily apply on a talkboard, but if you're going to have a tattoo with words incorporated do make sure you've used a dictionary. you wouldn't want to end up with one of these would you. www.oddee.com/item_96504.aspx(and before anyone points it out i know there aren't any appropriate capital letters in this post). |
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by guest2 on Feb 7, 2009 22:22:10 GMT 1, you'll look like a complete and utter idiot. get a grip lad.
you'll look like a complete and utter idiot. get a grip lad.
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by junkieart on Feb 7, 2009 22:33:38 GMT 1, Wasn't there a very funny thread about 6 months ago with a guy who had tattoo'd Mr B in Oz?
I'll try and dig it out it may give you some ideas. Your a braver man than me!!!
Wasn't there a very funny thread about 6 months ago with a guy who had tattoo'd Mr B in Oz?
I'll try and dig it out it may give you some ideas. Your a braver man than me!!!
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by Monkey on Feb 8, 2009 0:31:16 GMT 1, you'll look like a complete and utter idiot. get a grip lad.
Frankie why dont you say what you really mean.........  , Classic response and with that i think youve made my mind up....No Banksy sleeve for Monkey!!!
you'll look like a complete and utter idiot. get a grip lad. Frankie why dont you say what you really mean......... , Classic response and with that i think youve made my mind up....No Banksy sleeve for Monkey!!! |
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Thinkin Of Getting A Banksy Tattoo - Full Sleeve.., by etched on Feb 8, 2009 0:47:56 GMT 1, you'll look like a complete and utter idiot. get a grip lad. Frankie why dont you say what you really mean......... , Classic response and with that i think youve made my mind up....No Banksy sleeve for Monkey!!!
think he did say - idiot ;D
you'll look like a complete and utter idiot. get a grip lad. Frankie why dont you say what you really mean......... , Classic response and with that i think youve made my mind up....No Banksy sleeve for Monkey!!! think he did say - idiot ;D |
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, Classic response and with that i think youve made my mind up....No Banksy sleeve for Monkey!!!
