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Title: Cure tattoos
Post by: dsanchez on November 07, 2006, 15:14:01
Last saturday I went just for curiosity to a Tatoo meeting here in Lima. Despite I would not make one myself (neither piercing) it was quite interesting to see all those pictures, designs and art over the body.

But because here are so many Curefans I wonder

-Do you have a Cure tatoo on your body (attach a pic if you can ;) ?
-If you would make one tatoo related to Cure, what would be about?

:D

David.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: lovecat on November 07, 2006, 21:08:41
Quote from: dsanchez on November 07, 2006, 15:14:01
Last saturday I went just for curiosity to a Tatoo meeting here in Lima. Despite I would not make one myself (neither piercing) it was quite interesting to see all those pictures, designs and art over the body.

But because here are so many Curefans I wonder

-Do you have a Cure tatoo on your body (attach a pic if you can ;) ?
-If you would make one tatoo related to Cure, what would be about?

:D

David.

I have ... Pics are here with other Curefan's tattoos http://www.pbase.com/craigparker/tattoos&page=all
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: etkimi on November 07, 2006, 21:09:32
I've got any tatoo. If I'll do, I think it will be Carnage Visors creature.

Etkimi
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: japanesebaby on November 08, 2006, 08:46:31
no, i don't have any. and if i'd ever want to take one, i really doubt it would be anything cure related.
well, everyone has their own taste of course. and sometimes i can appreciate tattoos too - but mostly if people use their own individual designs, their own language of expression. i think then it can become "art over the body" (if it's well done!), then i can see beauty in its permanence, in its irremovable nature. i think tattoos can be beautiful if they are used as a true form of self-expression. but to take a band/album logo or tattoo robert's face or something on your skin - well, personally i just don't see copying any kind of logos on to your body that interesting (like, why not just wear a band t-shirt? ;))
and i know some people disagree with me and say "but it's a sign of a real fan!" - but i just don't think a cure tattoo would make me any more dedicated fan. would it really enhance my love and dedication for the music?
so, not my thing, i guess.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: lostflower4 on November 08, 2006, 09:41:03
No tattoos for me, please â€" Cure or non-Cure. ;)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: slit-the-cats-like-cheese on November 08, 2006, 10:03:04
Quote from: lovecat on November 07, 2006, 21:08:41
I have ... Pics are here with other Curefan's tattoos http://www.pbase.com/craigparker/tattoos&page=all

yes i remember i have a look at this section on COF sometime before and im sorry but i must think most these tatoo people look very freaky, to put all that all over their bodies
and i think it can be telled that many of the tattoo artist who make these tattoos has really not that great skill in drawing or painting, and so often when they draw robert's face it does not even looking like robert but just some guy (or maybe a woman?!) so it's really freaky sometimes
ok just my opinion but sorry i think they more like scary  :twisted:

thanks
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Tof on November 09, 2006, 22:08:24
I don't have tatoo !!! And I think I never have tatoo !!!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: j on November 11, 2006, 16:21:37
I guess that I am in the minority.....here is one of many:
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: rjl on April 10, 2007, 17:36:48
I've been considering, off and on, getting the bird from the Wish/High artwork, either on the inside of a forearm, or worked into other stuff I have, but after seeing COF, I realized that I wasn't alone (there are quite a few), which led to me backing off a bit.

That's probably the one exception I would make, as it's not clearly band-related, and stands up pretty well on its own. Now, getting the band's logo -- or Robert's face!! -- that's a little nutty in my book.

Maybe if I freak out one day and make a sleeve out of it all (I'd have to be quite secure in my job/field), I'd work that in somewhere... The bird, not the face...
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Steve on April 10, 2007, 18:18:41
Hi Rich.
How about the 3IB cover.
V original and not at all offensive  :smth043
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: rjl on April 10, 2007, 18:39:47
There is someone on COF with that! Not sure how well that stands up on its own - I mean, household appliances?  :smth011
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on August 25, 2007, 14:35:51
LOL, Well I've done the Doc topic and the Punk topic... All that is left to me now is tattoo's and piercing's! So same deal as the others people... what have you got and where, how much did you pay and who did it. Most importantly did you cry????? Not too much to ask of you all now is it?

I have 5 tattoo's and 13 holes (which are all in the head region, so don't get all excited!). My most expensive tattoo was $200 from Tony Ranger in Surfers Paradise (Skin FX - the arm band), and the cheapest was from Brad Demon done at home and cost $50 (robert smith)!! I didn't cry, as I'm a brave little cookie... but the one on my foot was extremely painful... (on the bone you see!) And I have added the images for you all to gawk at!!! I'd be interested in any other Cure-ie tattoos, and have seen a load on the net of people with The Cure logo tattooed along forearms etc... Looks good!! I intend to get more tattoos when the budget allows, as in Tasmania, the tattooists seem to be really overpriced...
Come on people show some flesh!!!!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: japanesebaby on August 25, 2007, 14:44:13
there's an existing topic about cure tattoos here:

http://www.curefans.com/index.php/topic,3057.0.html

that one was started about cure tattoos but maybe these topics could still be merged into one?

Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: j on August 25, 2007, 14:50:25
I didn't remember that I posted a pic of my arm in that other thread! :smth023
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Steve on August 26, 2007, 23:42:03
Quote from: japanesebaby on August 25, 2007, 14:44:13
there's an existing topic about cure tattoos here:

http://www.curefans.com/index.php/topic,3057.0.html

that one was started about cure tattoos but maybe these topics could still be merged into one?



& Piercings? :D
got any?
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: iwannashagsimon on August 27, 2007, 03:09:15
I checked out that other topic link. Damn!  There sure are some devoted Cure fans out there. :smth001

I don't have any tats.  Only cos I am scared of needles (yes, I am a whimp) and I can't afford one.  But, if--and that's a major "IF"--I ever get one I'd like it to be this:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/iwannashagsimon/simontrilogysmiling.jpg)


As far as piercings...I only got 2.  One in each ear.  Nothing special.  But I hardly if ever wear earrings. So, I think they might be closing up cos when I do wear earrings they are a major **** to get in!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: electric_glare on August 27, 2007, 05:26:26
No offense Cherry Red, but that first tattoo pic is supposed to be Robert?

I would have guessed it's the lead singer from Sugar Ray.

(http://i.rollingstone.com/assets/rs/2/1336/images/71234.jpg)


Are you sure you gave the tattoo artist the right photo? :lol:
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on August 27, 2007, 07:33:34
Quote from: electric_glare on August 27, 2007, 05:26:26
No offense Cherry Red, but that first tattoo pic is supposed to be Robert?

I would have guessed it's the lead singer from Sugar Ray.

(http://i.rollingstone.com/assets/rs/2/1336/images/71234.jpg)


Are you sure you gave the tattoo artist the right photo? :lol:

Well I can't see Sugar Ray!... but it came from a drawing I did... maybe if I had've used a photo, there would be no confusion.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on August 27, 2007, 07:36:21
Quote from: japanesebaby on August 25, 2007, 14:44:13
there's an existing topic about cure tattoos here:

http://www.curefans.com/index.php/topic,3057.0.html

that one was started about cure tattoos but maybe these topics could still be merged into one?



Ah right, someone beat me too it then hey??? I'm far too lazy to search through the topics!!! But I will have a look at it now I know.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on August 27, 2007, 08:50:11
I found the other topic relating to tatt's... no one has posted in it for ages, and it even says to consider starting a new one??? So......
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on September 22, 2007, 11:24:02
LOL... Christ - I wish I had a gut like yours Cure freak! I'm far to scared to let mine see the light of day! By the way, I like your tat. And I really think it will look even better filled in!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Siouxsie_ on September 22, 2007, 11:47:14
I am far too scared to ever get a tattoo.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ROGUE on September 22, 2007, 12:08:27
Yeh Cure Freak will look great coloured in.

But sometimes it can look also different in light, angle, but that one of Robert could have been elvis, or eerm someone else,
Yeh post the pic of what it was taken from- copied off, Might be better, or try another pic of it,
Anyway love tatts, have one on my ancle, but small 5 pointed star, i did when i was 12, looks good though. Although i always wanted
another one, but the question remains- What ? and where ?
I really like the japanese traditional stuff.



edit ~ when i wrote this there was another tatt posted, so the top was about Cure Freak and the bottom part, about other pics.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: AlluivialL on September 22, 2007, 12:24:14
Ah! I would get one if I were 18, but sadly I am only 15. Only 3 more years. I would probably get one of those stick men, or The Top, along with their name.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: japanesebaby on September 22, 2007, 12:28:51
Quote from: Siouxsie_ on September 22, 2007, 11:47:14
I am far too scared to ever get a tattoo.

i wouldn't be scared of the pain but i would maybe be scared of the idea that i'll have it branded on me for the rest of my life. that's probably why i never wanted any tattoos. i know that i often get bored easily and i like to change things - i like to change the way my room is decorated, the way my furniture is arranged and so on. i enjoy esthetical changes around me (just as long as they truly are esthetical! i mean, i don't just like change for the change's sake, there's got to be some esthetical aim/goal in it.)
so i think i've never been into tattoos simply because i wouldn't like the idea that i'll have something ON me for as long as i live.
i guess i don't believe in permanence (any kind of it) in life...  
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on September 22, 2007, 22:31:00
Quote from: ~*CherryRed*~ on September 22, 2007, 11:24:02
LOL... Christ - I wish I had a gut like yours Cure freak! I'm far to scared to let mine see the light of day! By the way, I like your tat. And I really think it will look even better filled in!
Thank you. i plan on it. There was a couple of reasons why I didn't get it finished. One, it hurt so bad. I was in tears. The other, my tummy was being "rebellious". I could keep the tummy muscle relaxed. But I will get it done soon.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: imaginarynancyboy on September 23, 2007, 15:56:46
i have to wait 354 more days till i can get my tats done  :( *damn stupid laws* im getting a placebo one done on my wrist and then below that im getting a Cure one done... something from the Wish album booklet... or 'The Cure' written in the way on  The Top album... im excited! haha

as for piercings... well i have 5 in my left ear and 2 in my right and my belly done :)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on September 24, 2007, 01:12:27
Quote from: japanesebaby on September 22, 2007, 12:28:51

i wouldn't be scared of the pain but i would maybe be scared of the idea that i'll have it branded on me for the rest of my life. that's probably why i never wanted any tattoos.
They can be surgically removed.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ROGUE on October 23, 2007, 06:56:19
Quote from: imaginarynancyboy on September 23, 2007, 15:56:46
i have to wait 354 more days till i can get my tats done  :( *damn stupid laws* im getting a placebo one done on my wrist and then below that im getting a Cure one done... something from the Wish album booklet... or 'The Cure' written in the way on  The Top album... im excited! haha

as for piercings... well i have 5 in my left ear and 2 in my right and my belly done :)

I like piercing, the act of it.
Have pierced my left hand, between the semi waded thumb skin, between finger,  :twisted: That bit- with a large baby safety pin.

But wasnt functional, so had to go, But felt great- had to be careful to avoid vein.
Had belly done twice but also wasnt functional- fly's and buttons.
And ears about 21 in left and 13 in right- but hardly ever wear ear-rings, cant see the holes, but you can feel them.
I used to wear heaps of sleepers in them, in the 80's.

Always think of getting some tatts, wouldnt mind one on my neck. or wrist underneath- but being stuck with it,
dont like that either.

Hows those people that do, skin hanging, hang from the flesh of their backs, that would be interesting feeling, but
not sure i want to encourage more stretching, other than necessary.   :?




CURE FREAK ~ Iam sure a tattoo-ist would be able to do a very small portion, but i wouldnt know.
Maybe somewhere online...?  I have seen lots of books, mag's, tatts, i have never heard this, but there are probably
a few different red colorings/inks (made from different things)~?
When you get it colored please post pic, will look so good  :smth023 blood red
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on October 23, 2007, 18:49:26
I would like to get mine filled in with red ink. But I read that red ink can irritate the skin.
Has anyone had this happen to them?
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: boneheadhaggar on October 23, 2007, 19:53:26
I am considering a Cure tattoo, but am unsure what to get and where to get it, suggestions please.............. :D
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: scatcat on October 24, 2007, 06:41:19
Quote from: japanesebaby on September 22, 2007, 12:28:51
Quote from: Siouxsie_ on September 22, 2007, 11:47:14
I am far too scared to ever get a tattoo.

i wouldn't be scared of the pain but i would maybe be scared of the idea that i'll have it branded on me for the rest of my life. that's probably why i never wanted any tattoos. i know that i often get bored easily and i like to change things - i like to change the way my room is decorated, the way my furniture is arranged and so on. i enjoy esthetical changes around me (just as long as they truly are esthetical! i mean, i don't just like change for the change's sake, there's got to be some esthetical aim/goal in it.)
so i think i've never been into tattoos simply because i wouldn't like the idea that i'll have something ON me for as long as i live.
i guess i don't believe in permanence (any kind of it) in life...  


this is so what I think too !  I wouldn't get one, cos I know I would change my mind , and really would get sick of seeing same thing. :smth023
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: boneheadhaggar on October 24, 2007, 09:41:21
I have my boys names tattooed on my arm, and I never get sick of looking at it :)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ROGUE on October 24, 2007, 17:48:02
Quote from: boneheadhaggar on October 24, 2007, 09:41:21
I have my boys names tattooed on my arm, and I never get sick of looking at it :)
Oh thats nice  :smth054 I like that.

As for a Cure tattoo~(suggestion) something shadowy (sort of like Steve's avatar) but with Roberts shadow,
of his body, Big hair and guitar, with guitar really blue and face pale, you know the rest... Thats how i envision
a tattoo if i was going to get one.  With one of his padded shoulder 80's suites on, maybe white shirt ?
had a clear vision of my perfect dream tattoo, or my imagination of Robert  :smth051 like how he looks in
'A night like this video'- would be perfect for me.-but not alot of detail on the face, i think that individual tattoo
artist have their own perceptions of faces, so just a few features, and shadowed by hair and tilted head.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: LuvURobert on October 24, 2007, 18:03:20
:smth017 I've always thought about getting one, too but then I chicken out.  Not so much scared of the pain, but afraid of choosing something I might get tired of looking at later.  My younger brother has tons of tats.  Huge one on his back and a bunch of them on his arms.  Yeh, pretty much gave my parents coronaries when we were younger.  Scary one's too, like the girl's face from the Excorcist, nicely done BTW and skeletons, etc.  They look great on him because that's who he is.  Hmmm...not sure what I would get though. Guess that's why I don't have any yet.  :lol:

CF ~ I really like yours on your tummy!  I think it would look great colored in, too.  :smth023
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on October 24, 2007, 18:44:19
Quote from: boneheadhaggar on October 24, 2007, 09:41:21
I have my boys names tattooed on my arm, and I never get sick of looking at it :)
That is so sweet.
As far as tattoo ideas. COF has some really  cool tats.
Something form the Wish album would be cool.
http://www.pbase.com/craigparker/tattoos (http://www.pbase.com/craigparker/tattoos)
This is what I'm going to get, if I get another tat. But a little smaller.And on back upper shoulder area.
(http://k53.pbase.com/o6/58/334158/1/73314864.cbKHyy2s.juan.jpg)

ROGUE: thank you for your reply about the red ink. I guess it does depend on what the ink is made of.
LuvURobert :thank you :smth001
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ROGUE on October 24, 2007, 19:03:36
WOW 'mysticalnyte's tatt (on the link posted in Cure Freaks) looks SO real-

in my eyes looks most spot on to Robert. (in my eyes, but didnt enlarge it) and like some of the others aswell,
the design ones.   :smth023
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on October 24, 2007, 19:21:04
Mike's tat on the COF link is fantastic. The whole back!
And a great ink job.
I,also, like Jared's, who got Rob's signature into a tat.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: silversand on October 24, 2007, 19:23:00
Your tattoo on your belly looks great Cure Freak :)
The tattoo which picture you've posted is cool.
I don't want one, because of the pain and as it's permanent.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on October 24, 2007, 19:29:33
thank you silversand. :smth001
You can have it surgically removed. But there will be a scar. That's what I've heard.
But i understand about that. I was  reluctant to get one. Becasue one of my ex hubby's brothers died  from AIDS due to infected needles. He had quite a few  tats,too.  But that was several years ago and most tat artists are careful now.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: silversand on October 24, 2007, 19:37:46
You're welcome Cure Freak :)
The surgical removal and that will stay a scar afterwards is also a reason why i don't want a tattoo.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: AlluivialL on November 02, 2007, 01:37:58
Quote from: Cure Freak on October 24, 2007, 19:29:33
thank you silversand. :smth001
You can have it surgically removed. But there will be a scar. That's what I've heard.
But i understand about that. I was  reluctant to get one. Because one of my ex hubby's brothers died  from AIDS due to infected needles. He had quite a few  tats,too.  But that was several years ago and most tat artists are careful now.

There is a type of tattoo removal that doesn't leave scars, my dad has been getting it, though it's about 100x as painful as getting the tattoo, and you have to go for multiple sessions.

But gosh, I want a tattoo.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on November 02, 2007, 10:40:23
Quote from: AlluivialL on November 02, 2007, 01:37:58
Quote from: Cure Freak on October 24, 2007, 19:29:33
thank you silversand. :smth001
You can have it surgically removed. But there will be a scar. That's what I've heard.
But i understand about that. I was  reluctant to get one. Because one of my ex hubby's brothers died  from AIDS due to infected needles. He had quite a few  tats,too.  But that was several years ago and most tat artists are careful now.

There is a type of tattoo removal that doesn't leave scars, my dad has been getting it, though it's about 100x as painful as getting the tattoo, and you have to go for multiple sessions.

But gosh, I want a tattoo.

I heard that removals were more painful than getting a tat. is it a sugical procedure?
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: AlluivialL on November 02, 2007, 10:47:49
Quote from: Cure Freak on November 02, 2007, 10:40:23
Quote from: AlluivialL on November 02, 2007, 01:37:58
Quote from: Cure Freak on October 24, 2007, 19:29:33
thank you silversand. :smth001
You can have it surgically removed. But there will be a scar. That's what I've heard.
But i understand about that. I was  reluctant to get one. Because one of my ex hubby's brothers died  from AIDS due to infected needles. He had quite a few  tats,too.  But that was several years ago and most tat artists are careful now.

There is a type of tattoo removal that doesn't leave scars, my dad has been getting it, though it's about 100x as painful as getting the tattoo, and you have to go for multiple sessions.

But gosh, I want a tattoo.

I heard that removals were more painful than getting a tat. is it a sugical procedure?


I'm not quite sure.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: j on November 02, 2007, 11:45:16
It is a series of laser treatments.  Basically a laser is set to pass to the layer of skin where the ink pigment from the tattoo lies.  The laser blasts apart the ink molecules which then get absorbed back into the body.  Black is the easiest and fastest to remove.  Colors take longer, and are therefore more expensive.  I have heard people equate the pain to a constant bee sting.  Basically the laser comes out of the end of a pen.  The zap one area, move to the next.

Imagine taking having a picture on a piece of paper.  Now take a magic marker.  Press the tip of the marker in one spot.  Then another.  Then another until the entire image is covered.  That is what they need to do in laser removal.  And each press of the "magic marker" feels like one bee sting.  Or so I've heard!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: scatcat on November 02, 2007, 11:58:55
A question I would like to ask.. those [women] who have HAD tatoos...

Is the pain greater or lesser/easier to endure than your experience of childbirth??
IYO experience??   wondering...hmmm..
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on November 02, 2007, 18:25:36
j~ thank you for the information on the procedure. :smth001

scatcat ~ my tat was on the tummy and was quite pasinful. I was in tears. But, not nearly, as painful, as giving birth. And mine was a natural childbirth, no anesthetics. That was the most painful experience I ever had.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: scatcat on November 02, 2007, 18:31:30
Childbirth a breeze.. because you understand what is happening and the 'pain' is state of the mind/fear... hhhmm.. you are now all swaying me to maybe think of a tatoo!!?? :?
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on November 02, 2007, 18:40:21
Quote from: scatcat on November 02, 2007, 18:31:30
Childbirth a breeze.. because you understand what is happening and the 'pain' is state of the mind/fear... hhhmm.. you are now all swaying me to maybe think of a tatoo!!?? :?
The pain was real. But I dealt with it, with breathing exercises, getting myself relaxed. I accepted it. becuase it was there for a purpose.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: j on November 02, 2007, 23:55:32
Quote from: Cure Freak on November 02, 2007, 18:25:36
j~ thank you for the information on the procedure. :smth001

scatcat ~ my tat was on the tummy and was quite pasinful. I was in tears. But, not nearly, as painful, as giving birth. And mine was a natural childbirth, no anesthetics. That was the most painful experience I ever had.

It all depends on where you get it.  I have quite alot of ink.  The most painful had to be the back of my arm, right near the back of the armpit.  Another painful one is the back on the spine, followed by the leg on the shin bone.  Oh, and I forgot...the inside of your biceps is quite painful as well.

Next up for me....a big piece on my ribs.  That should be a painful experience!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on November 03, 2007, 20:09:02
Quote from: j on November 02, 2007, 23:55:32
Quote from: Cure Freak on November 02, 2007, 18:25:36
j~ thank you for the information on the procedure. :smth001

scatcat ~ my tat was on the tummy and was quite pasinful. I was in tears. But, not nearly, as painful, as giving birth. And mine was a natural childbirth, no anesthetics. That was the most painful experience I ever had.

It all depends on where you get it.  I have quite alot of ink.  The most painful had to be the back of my arm, right near the back of the armpit.  Another painful one is the back on the spine, followed by the leg on the shin bone.  Oh, and I forgot...the inside of your biceps is quite painful as well.

Next up for me....a big piece on my ribs.  That should be a painful experience!
Yes, it could. I can see getting one on back of you spine to be very painful.

But to some, pain is another reason for getting a tat. They like it.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: japanesebaby on November 04, 2007, 08:22:43
Quote from: boneheadhaggar on October 24, 2007, 09:41:21
I have my boys names tattooed on my arm, and I never get sick of looking at it :)

yes but i suppose the bond between a parent and a child is in so completely different level than any bond between a fan and a rock artist that it doesn't even need any explanations... your own child: i think it's The only thing in the world that can make an exception in the rule of "getting bored", that i mentioned above.
but since i have no children (and i don't even plan to get any) i guess that leaves me without tattoos... luckily! ;)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on November 06, 2007, 22:48:52
To be inked or not to be inked - that is the question!

For me, Tattoo's were always going to happen. I'm an arty farty type person and at school I was always drawing on my arms/legs any exposed body area... so it was a natural thing for me to go all the way when I became of age!

Also I really 'like' people that get tattoo'd. I like to see what they have and ask why - makes for interseting conversation at times! And it's also like being a part of something, you have something in common with that person.  8)

I like to see that the tradition of tattooing continues. The Christians almost succeeded in their effort to have the practice wiped of the face of the earth... and as I'm not religious in any form, to me it's "sticking it to the MAN" (as the saying goes). Hmm, I'm not intending to offend anyone here either I want to say.

Someone mentioned awhile back in here, that they thought it was silly having Robert Smith tattoo'd on your body...  I forget the exact words used. I want to say here that I have Robert one one side, and Sid Vicious on the other. They represent the two sides of my personality. A Ying & Yang type thing I guess! And even at the age of (nearly) 34... it still applies.

Everyone is different, and what works for me definately won't work for others. It's so cool to go to an outdoor music festival and see all the artwork on peoples bodies! Living and breathing art... we're all on the same wave length, but so original in our way of expressing it. I have often chatted to complete strangers about their artwork, and even made some friends that way! It's a great way to strike up a conversation. And unless the person your chatting to is a complete wanker, they will generally be really nice and chat to you about their work and experience.

I intend to have a load more work done when the budget allows. It is very true that once you get one, you never stop at that one! - your always thinking of the next one you'd like to have. My fella is covered in them, and some of his tattoo's are really impressive I have to say!

And one last thing (and then I'm done on this topic for ever). I actually won "best realistic" for my Robert Smith tattoo in 2006 at a Tattoo Show I went to! So to the person that said they thought my Robert looked like Sugar Ray... hmm!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: melly on November 08, 2007, 06:06:21
It IS a very personal thing, having a tattoo, not something I would choose, but, each and every one of us is an individual, that's what makes life interesting. A friend of mine ( female) had a tat done on her right ankle. Looked ok for a while...but now, she's in her middle 50's..and it looks like crap. Don't forget the force of gravity which afflicts those of us in our more..ehem..mature years. The ol' skin doesnt't stay as taut and terrific as in our 30's...one would hate to have a droopy tattoo..particularly a "face" done somewhere, could end up looking rather odd!!  :smth048
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: japanesebaby on November 08, 2007, 09:10:14
Quote from: ~*CherryRed*~ on November 06, 2007, 22:48:52
To be inked or not to be inked - that is the question!

For me, Tattoo's were always going to happen. I'm an arty farty type person and at school I was always drawing on my arms/legs any exposed body area... so it was a natural thing for me to go all the way when I became of age!

it's funny but i could say i would not want to have a tattoo for the same reasons: i always liked drawing and was drawing on anything and everything back at school, so i could also call myself an "arty farty person". but that's exactly why i never wanted anything "stamped" on me permanently and for all. so it's funny how the same reason can work both ways, i suppose.  :smth001

(about the comment earlier about some tattooed faces looking weird-ish: i don't think it was a reference to your tattoo particular CherryRed, so no bad intentions there i suppose. i think it was a comment on some of those displayed on COF in general. because looking at some of those, i'd have to agree that some of those just do look like they were drawn by a school kid, not by anyone with any real drawing/artistic skills. so there are lots of tattoos out there and lots of people making them... and some have better eye than others. it's actually a challenging thing, to tattoo someone's face on someone else's skin - because portraits aren't the easiest thing to accomplish and taking into consideration that ion this case you can't really wipe it off and start again if your result didn't please the eye... so i think it really takes a good artist to do any "portait tattoo" properly.)


by the way i had a dream a few days ago where i woke up and had this bar code with a series of lines and numbers tattood on the inside of my wrist and i was freaking terrified and panicking - and then i woke up!
ok sorry for a rather random comment, but i was thinking maybe the context of the tattoo and my reaction to it in my dream somehow displays my personal relationship with tattoos. ;-P
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: AlluivialL on November 08, 2007, 21:35:15
I think of all the tattooed portraits I've ever seen of Robert, I like this one the most.

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k118/slexydork/39086917Sandrine.jpg)

even though it's kind of surreal, I really like it.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: silversand on November 08, 2007, 22:56:35
It's a cool tattoo!!! I love it!!
Thanks for posting the picture AlluivialL  :)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: melly on November 09, 2007, 09:33:15
I wasn't having a go at anyone's tattoo when I said about a face maybe looking a bit odd..it was in the context of if you had say, a face tattooed on your tummy, that over time, possibly, the skin sags a little,and it could change the whole outlook of that tat. It would be a shame to see a contorted face on your belly. It does happen, to some, as you get older you know!! So, no offence CherryRed, none intended at all...I was just making a general statement... :(
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: scatcat on November 09, 2007, 14:06:09
Quote from: melly on November 09, 2007, 09:33:15
I wasn't having a go at anyone's tattoo when I said about a face maybe looking a bit odd..it was in the context of if you had say, a face tattooed on your tummy, that over time, possibly, the skin sags a little,and it could change the whole outlook of that tat. It would be a shame to see a contorted face on your belly. It does happen, to some, as you get older you know!! So, no offence CherryRed, none intended at all...I was just making a general statement... :(


tis funny.. I don't have at tattoo, so far; I have had babies, BUT STILL a flat, lean stomach, but I could still make my tummy 'roll' like the indigestion ads if persuaded enuff!!
skin gets soft but... sweeet to some..  ;)

I can make my 'innie' bellie button mouth words... ???!!  :smth100
(maybe too much information here??)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on November 09, 2007, 19:51:59
Quote from: scatcat on November 09, 2007, 14:06:09
Quote from: melly on November 09, 2007, 09:33:15
I wasn't having a go at anyone's tattoo when I said about a face maybe looking a bit odd..it was in the context of if you had say, a face tattooed on your tummy, that over time, possibly, the skin sags a little,and it could change the whole outlook of that tat. It would be a shame to see a contorted face on your belly. It does happen, to some, as you get older you know!! So, no offence CherryRed, none intended at all...I was just making a general statement... :(


tis funny.. I don't have at tattoo, so far; I have had babies, BUT STILL a flat, lean stomach, but I could still make my tummy 'roll' like the indigestion ads if persuaded enuff!!
skin gets soft but... sweeet to some..  ;)

I can make my 'innie' bellie button mouth words... ???!!  :smth100
(maybe too much information here??)

:smth046

My tummy is very flat and so is my belly button. I couldn't get a naval piercing becasue of that. The piercier said the jewerly wouldn't hold long. :(
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Meddy on November 10, 2007, 02:14:31
I think this guy has an awesome back piece, and I think the artist did a fantabulous job.  That is what matters when it comes to tattoos, it's gotta be custom, something that has a small chance of being on anyone else's body.  That is why I love my mermaid...I would love to get a tat of something that is relative to the Cure, I just don't want to repeat anything that has already been seen...
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on November 14, 2007, 23:45:38
 :-D I wasn't offended!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: melly on November 19, 2007, 03:54:43
Quote from: ~*CherryRed*~ on November 14, 2007, 23:45:38
:-D I wasn't offended!

Oh! Good...*whew*.. because it IS such a personal thing, and I would never slag peoples personal choices...unless it brought sorrow to others...now I'm babbling... hehe..anyway, I'm glad I didn't offend .. :-D
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: psychophysio on November 21, 2007, 18:56:28
Here is my tattoo after I had them recoloured for my birthday (a pressie from my gf).

I got the Cure one in NZ in 1993 and the Dr Seuss one in the UK in 1996.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: silversand on November 21, 2007, 19:49:10
Thanks for posting the picture of the tattoo Meddy.
It looks great!!!  :smth023

Your tattoo look great psychophysio  :smth023
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Meddy on November 22, 2007, 03:27:16
No problem.  I am infatuiated (sp?) with that back piece.  I love tattoos, I have two of my own, a fairy, and than a mermaid that my artist drew up from one of my favorite paintings by Nene Thomas.  But yeah, a tribute tattoo will definetly be done somewhere on my canvas before I take my dirt nap. :P
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Cure Freak on November 22, 2007, 13:51:00
Lovely tat psychophysio .
:smth001

I was thinking, what about getting a tat that Simon or Porl has. Would be a cool idea. I have friend who is getting one of Dave Gahan's tats.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ROGUE on November 24, 2007, 12:04:39
Quote from: psychophysio on November 21, 2007, 18:56:28
Here is my tattoo after I had them recoloured for my birthday (a pressie from my gf).

I got the Cure one in NZ in 1993 and the Dr Seuss one in the UK in 1996.

I really like this combination, so cool and beautiful colours too  :D

YES~ Great back tatt, thanks Meddy  :smth023 "oh my god" is what i said when i enlarged it, WOW is great !!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Mary Grace Brar on February 27, 2008, 22:56:19
I just got my first tattoo and it is the cure spiral with "the cure " written in between. I love it! I am so proud to wear my favorite band for over 20 yrs. on my shoulder.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: christen-in-blood on March 04, 2008, 01:47:01
underneath my left arm i have the words ROBERT SMITH-The Cure tattooed on. underneath my right arm i have the words SIOUXSIE SIOUX tattooed on. in the future i may get an early Cure logo, the one where the letter 'C' drops slightly below the 'E' and 'U' tattooed on me somewhere.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: lindaar on March 20, 2008, 23:52:51
hey, i really want to get a the cure tattoo,
just having problems choosing the right one.
So, maybe you guys got some suggestions or cool logos for me.
Would be great if you could send it

lindaar@hotmail.com

i didnt want to get a tattoo of any band member, was more thinking about some symbol, or writing
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on March 23, 2008, 11:45:59
Quote from: lindaar on March 20, 2008, 23:52:51
hey, i really want to get a the cure tattoo,
just having problems choosing the right one.
So, maybe you guys got some suggestions or cool logos for me.
Would be great if you could send it

lindaar@hotmail.com

i didnt want to get a tattoo of any band member, was more thinking about some symbol, or writing



Well this is a hard one! Hmm, what to pick I guess! I had the symbols from The Top, but it was a shiteful job (crap tattooist!) So I had them covered over... but I still really like those symbols (the star like image, snake and bird like image) and I will get them done elsewhere upon my person one day. You have to find something that 'speaks' to you really. Tat's are personal.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: FarFar on May 08, 2008, 11:38:46
i wish i can have tatoo on my body...but i can't have it....it against my religion :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: Freakshow on May 08, 2008, 13:33:22
I think about getting a tattoo as well at the moment. But as all of you said it is something very personal and you will have it for your whole life - that's why I'm glad that I waited. (I wanted to get one about 10 years ago, but was to afraid and didn'T have the money) Otherwise I would wear some annoying stuff on my body I don't like anymore. So, what I intend to do is a line from a cure song (there are still 3 possibilities I haven't decided about)together with some symbols. (I've already created some scetches.) So in about 2 weeks I'll have it!!!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on May 08, 2008, 23:50:57
Freakshow... when it's all over and healed, and you are a member of the 'inked' community (no longer a clear skin!  ;)) Post us some photos! Show off what you got! I'm really interested in what song lines your thinking of using.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: shutupbatface on September 14, 2008, 05:32:36
(http://a70.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/45/l_f323e1316dde003b7ec26f35feeae4fd.jpg)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ~*CherryRed*~ on September 17, 2008, 00:40:08
Nice one there shutupbatface... Like that ID name to! hehehe. I decorated my guitar with a similar style writing to that in your tattoo... 'tis cool writing is it not!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: jbud1980 on March 05, 2010, 02:47:27
Quote from: ~*CherryRed*~ on November 06, 2007, 22:48:52
To be inked or not to be inked - that is the question!

For me, Tattoo's were always going to happen. I'm an arty farty type person and at school I was always drawing on my arms/legs any exposed body area... so it was a natural thing for me to go all the way when I became of age!

Also I really 'like' people that get tattoo'd. I like to see what they have and ask why - makes for interseting conversation at times! And it's also like being a part of something, you have something in common with that person.  8)

I like to see that the tradition of tattooing continues. The Christians almost succeeded in their effort to have the practice wiped of the face of the earth... and as I'm not religious in any form, to me it's "sticking it to the MAN" (as the saying goes). Hmm, I'm not intending to offend anyone here either I want to say.

Someone mentioned awhile back in here, that they thought it was silly having Robert Smith tattoo'd on your body...  I forget the exact words used. I want to say here that I have Robert one one side, and Sid Vicious on the other. They represent the two sides of my personality. A Ying & Yang type thing I guess! And even at the age of (nearly) 34... it still applies.

Everyone is different, and what works for me definately won't work for others. It's so cool to go to an outdoor music festival and see all the artwork on peoples bodies! Living and breathing art... we're all on the same wave length, but so original in our way of expressing it. I have often chatted to complete strangers about their artwork, and even made some friends that way! It's a great way to strike up a conversation. And unless the person your chatting to is a complete wanker, they will generally be really nice and chat to you about their work and experience.

I intend to have a load more work done when the budget allows. It is very true that once you get one, you never stop at that one! - your always thinking of the next one you'd like to have. My fella is covered in them, and some of his tattoo's are really impressive I have to say!

And one last thing (and then I'm done on this topic for ever). I actually won "best realistic" for my Robert Smith tattoo in 2006 at a Tattoo Show I went to! So to the person that said they thought my Robert looked like Sugar Ray... hmm!

i have younger female cousins who are completely sleeved, and so is my younger brother. i'm somewhat ambivalent about tattoos, but i will never get one because they, to me, are a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: kingofsorrow on March 07, 2010, 06:33:44
Quote from: AlluivialL on November 08, 2007, 21:35:15
I think of all the tattooed portraits I've ever seen of Robert, I like this one the most.

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k118/slexydork/39086917Sandrine.jpg)

even though it's kind of surreal, I really like it.

wow! this is an amazing tat.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: ryachu on March 08, 2010, 06:56:53
i have 6 tattoos with my most recent one being the old, original Cure logo in purple on my inner arm!
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: KissingCrimson_x on March 17, 2010, 18:17:12
this is my first tattoo on my right wrist
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm185/VikkiFoxx/DSCF1247-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: japanesebaby on March 20, 2010, 06:07:29
Quote from: jbud1980 on March 05, 2010, 02:47:27
i'm somewhat ambivalent about tattoos, but i will never get one because they, to me, are a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling.

my thoughts exactly. i'd never get one (and even if i ever did, i know it would not have anything to do with the cure or any other band).
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: fiction on March 26, 2010, 20:25:03
Quote from: KissingCrimson_x on March 17, 2010, 18:17:12
this is my first tattoo on my right wrist
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm185/VikkiFoxx/DSCF1247-1.jpg)

Looks pretty much as a dead Kentucky fried chicken.
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: erpomata on November 13, 2015, 23:23:55
My Second cure tattoo. Today.😎
Title: Re: Cure tattoos
Post by: erpomata on November 13, 2015, 23:28:33
This is my first one. Choosing the third