Facial tattoos?

[Ms.Vicious]

Would anybody here deem facial tattoos "extreme"? I'm talking about big facial tattoos, that cover half or all of the face.

If there are any tattoo artists about, would you tattoo somebodys face if they were in an industry such as law or finance, for example? Would you tattoo somebody's face if they did not currently have job but were looking for one?

I'm interested about peoples thoughts on the subject.

Morgan.

[Kenny Everett]

Originally Posted by Ms.Vicious

If there are any tattoo artists about, would you tattoo somebodys face if they were in an industry such as law or finance, for example? Would you tattoo somebody's face if they did not currently have job but were looking for one?

Is it really the responsibility of the artist to think about something like that?

[Devastator]

Originally Posted by Kenny Everett

Is it really the responsibility of the artist to think about something like that?

I think it is aye, definitely. Not 100% the tattooists decision but yeah.

I'd say facial tattoos are pretty extreme aye, sort of thing that majorly impacts your life I'd imagine.

[bugpowderdust]

Everyone I've met that's had a facial tattoo has been an absolute wank.

[karbon14]

it's not something i'd get myself unless i was in the piercing or tattoo indusry.

and as an artist, i wouldn't do it unless the same conditions were met. though that would be more about getting myself a bad reputation as "that guy who tatoo'd that weirdo's face"

[Ms.Vicious]

Originally Posted by Kenny Everett

Is it really the responsibility of the artist to think about something like that?

Well I believe that it partly is. A facial tattoo can change somebody's life, and tattoos can be negatively recieved in some cultures and jobs.

Originally Posted by bugpowderdust

Everyone I've met that's had a facial tattoo has been an absolute wank.

But would you put that down to the person or the tattoo?

[Kenny Everett]

I think the point I was getting at earlier is that should it not be the responsibility of the person getting inked to make that choice?

To me an artist refusing a facial tattoo is a bit like a Ferrari salesman asking you if you intend to drive fast

I'm giving that example purely out of debate and interest, not trying to be difficult

[sjonit]

Originally Posted by karbon14

it's not something i'd get myself unless i was in the piercing or tattoo indusry.

and as an artist, i wouldn't do it unless the same conditions were met. though that would be more about getting myself a bad reputation as "that guy who tatoo'd that weirdo's face"

same

[Ms.Vicious]

Fair enough. But what if the client isn't completely sure about it, but have decided that they'll get it done anyway?

I still think it's partly the tattoo artists responsibility, as their reputation could be a risk.

[sjonit]

Its entirely at the tattooists discretion imo.

[Joe Spinebuster]

As far as I'm concerned, the tattoo artist's reputation is only at risk if he makes a really shoddy job of it. If the artists manages to create a striking, vibrant, perfectly-drawn piece of art on someone's face, I think I'd choose that tattoo artist to do a gay little loveheart on my hip or whatever over the artist who shoddily scrawled a bunch of wobbly lines on the arm of the guy standing next to the guy with the face tattoo. I'd just need to enquire and make sure that this artist doesn't FORCE people to gett heir faces tattooed or anything first.

Anyway, let's not front like I came into this thread for any reason other than to post EARTH CRISIS SIDEBURNS:

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[ladysavage]

Originally Posted by bugpowderdust

Everyone I've met that's had a facial tattoo has been an absolute wank.

ditto

Originally Posted by karbon14

and as an artist, i wouldn't do it unless the same conditions were met. though that would be more about getting myself a bad reputation as "that guy who tatoo'd that weirdo's face"

Most of the tattooists i've encountered wouldn't do it pretty much for this reason

Originally Posted by Ms.Vicious

Fair enough. But what if the client isn't completely sure about it, but have decided that they'll get it done anyway?

I still think it's partly the tattoo artists responsibility, as their reputation could be a risk.

They'll always be some clown out there with a needle who's after the cash more than the glory who'll tattoo your face. Lets face it, there's a lot of things tattoo artists SHOULD do (and any decent one does!) but like any area of life there's always crappy exceptions that ruin it for everyone else

[Devastator]

Originally Posted by Joe Spinebuster

As far as I'm concerned, the tattoo artist's reputation is only at risk if he makes a really shoddy job of it. If the artists manages to create a striking, vibrant, perfectly-drawn piece of art on someone's face, I think I'd choose that tattoo artist to do a gay little loveheart on my hip or whatever over the artist who shoddily scrawled a bunch of wobbly lines on the arm of the guy standing next to the guy with the face tattoo. I'd just need to enquire and make sure that this artist doesn't FORCE people to gett heir faces tattooed or anything first.

Anyway, let's not front like I came into this thread for any reason other than to post EARTH CRISIS SIDEBURNS:

IMAGE COURTESY OF "STRAIGHTEDGEINK.COM"~!!

I love/hate him so much.

Originally Posted by Kenny Everett

I think the point I was getting at earlier is that should it not be the responsibility of the person getting inked to make that choice?

To me an artist refusing a facial tattoo is a bit like a Ferrari salesman asking you if you intend to drive fast

I'm giving that example purely out of debate and interest, not trying to be difficult

I guess it's sort of like tattooists who don't do football stuff/political stuff etc.

[0x21]

Originally Posted by Ms.Vicious

Fair enough. But what if the client isn't completely sure about it, but have decided that they'll get it done anyway?

Then the client is an idiot, end of.

Tattoos are permanent, so no sensible person would get one anywhere without being completely sure about it.

The artist can refuse to do the piece, but its ultimately up to the client to decide if its right for them or not. I'm sure most good artists will refuse to do facial tattoos unless the client is already well covered/in the in industry or arts.

[Old Man]

Originally Posted by Ms.Vicious

But would you put that down to the person or the tattoo?

The tatoo, obviously.
Omm