wow, those people have no idea what they're talking about. first of all, the picture (if i even thought it was that special) would only go in my portfolio. that's a collection of photos i take of my best work to show to my customers when they want to see how good i am. secondly, it wouldn't get "passed around to other tattoo artists," in fact it would never leave my possession EVER. thirdly, people RARELY choose an image they want out of a portfolio. as in, i've maybe had that happen to me three times since i started tattooing 6 years ago. they usually come to the shop with their own images, or at least have something in mind that they're looking for.
and the cherry on top? that stereotype needs a break. i tattoo school teachers and brain surgeons and county sheriffs and professional dancers (not even just the stripping kind). smart, well to do, wealthy, normal people are getting tattooed these days, surprise! it ain't just for sailors and hussies no more!
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Date: 2004-03-25 11:18 am (UTC)and the cherry on top? that stereotype needs a break. i tattoo school teachers and brain surgeons and county sheriffs and professional dancers (not even just the stripping kind). smart, well to do, wealthy, normal people are getting tattooed these days, surprise! it ain't just for sailors and hussies no more!
that mentality makes my stomach churn.