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Angron

Not quite the same deal as the Swastika, but I have a Soviet hammer and sickle tattoo, it does work in as part of a Type O Negative logo from a hoodie I have though.

Hellrazer wrote: »

Im going to be honest here and say that Ive always wanted an Iron Cross tattoo...not because Im facist but because Im a Motorhead and Ozzy fan--both have used iron crosses in their artwork.

That's not really Nazi though, the Iron Cross dates back to the 12th or 13th Century, and it's also used by the Bunderwehr now. Considering how hard-line the Germans are when it comes to Nazism now, that says a fair bit. Also, it just looks pretty sweet

P_1

Denny M wrote: »

Not quite the same deal as the Swastika, but I have a Soviet hammer and sickle tattoo, it does work in as part of a Type O Negative logo from a hoodie I have though.

Ah Jaysus I've got one of those too, perhaps I should reconsider that holiday to Volgograd

Angron

Maybe you should visit it on a Stalingrad day :P

I don't regret it in the slightest, I did history for the leaving cert and my study of Soviet history bordered on the obsessive. If I wasn't set on doing work with computers, I'd have probably tried some sort of a course relating to that.

Marty McFly

I wonder would it be okay if i posted up the picture of the racist tattoo I mentioned im interested to hear peoples perspective on it. Even on facebook some are bashing whilst others are defending the artist etc. I myself amtorn but certainly don't think if the artist was against it would he post it in his portfolio for the world to see.

P_1

Denny M wrote: »

Maybe you should visit it on a Stalingrad day :P

I don't regret it in the slightest, I did history for the leaving cert and my study of Soviet history bordered on the obsessive. If I wasn't set on doing work with computers, I'd have probably tried some sort of a course relating to that.

Ha, I was actually the same except I went out and did the degree

Star Lord

Marty McFly wrote: »

I wonder would it be okay if i posted up the picture of the racist tattoo I mentioned im interested to hear peoples perspective on it.

Please don't. I'd really rather not have to deal with any fallout from that. If people wish to see it, and you're agreeable, perhaps they could PM you for the link?

Dermighty

Denny M wrote: »

Not quite the same deal as the Swastika, but I have a Soviet hammer and sickle tattoo, it does work in as part of a Type O Negative logo from a hoodie I have though.

As an aside: I saw that Pete Steele died in 2010, it feels like he only died last year!

http://youtu.be/tWvh0jOiFw8

bodice ripper

i'd like to see this tattoo, as I have no idea what you are talking about. please pm so.

Arawn

also want to see said tattoo

Marty McFly

bodice ripper wrote: »

i'd like to see this tattoo, as I have no idea what you are talking about. please pm so.

Arawn wrote: »

also want to see said tattoo

pm sent :cool:

bodice ripper

saw it. perhaps we can add him to the scumbag thread.

P_1

Ah now I have to see this tattoo, PM please anyone who's seen it?

Marty McFly

P_1 wrote: »

Ah now I have to see this tattoo, PM please anyone who's seen it?

Sent, if anyone wants a link to it feel free to ask.

Esoteric_

Can I have a link, please?

Esoteric_

That's a seriously fcuked up tattoo. :mad:

P_1

It's a strange one tbh.

As a tattoo it would be totally out of place but on canvas it could work as an interesting museum type piece

Maire2009

bodice ripper wrote: »

saw it. perhaps we can add him to the scumbag thread.

Now I'm curious Can I get a link sent please?

SunDog

Wet paint affect, can I get the link please?

Angron

A go on, let's have a gander at it.

Maire2009

I'm not too sure what to say - I'm not really sure a tattoo artist should judge or critique what a person gets inked, they should only guide them, but is there a line?

Marty McFly

Maire2009 wrote: »

I'm not too sure what to say - I'm not really sure a tattoo artist should judge or critique what a person gets inked, they should only guide them, but is there a line?

You would have to imagine so if it goes against what an artist thinks or there own morals they would say no I'd imagine.

That tattoo would offend quite a lot of people.

SunDog

The work at least is good


Thanks for the link Marty

Angron

I'll say one thing for it, the art itself is very well done. The subject though is horrible, and I can't help but think I'd never want to be around the person who would get it done.

Napalm Death (or Dead Kennedys I guess) said it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTfAkh3LC5c

Maire2009

Marty McFly wrote: »

You would have to imagine so if it goes against what an artist thinks or there own morals they would say no I'd imagine.

That tattoo would offend quite a lot of people.

I 100% get where you are coming from but maybe the artist is one of those who is a live and let live? Not saying he agrees with the nature of the tattoo but doesn't feel uncomfortable doing it because to him it's just like a canvas he is painting, like if you asked an artist to do a painting?

Marty McFly

Yeh his work is top notch which I think make it even more of a shame that he chooses to use his talent on works like that, I for one wouldn't be comfortable parting with my cash to have him tattoo me after seeing that no matter how good he is.

P_1

Maire2009 wrote: »

I 100% get where you are coming from but maybe the artist is one of those who is a live and let live? Not saying he agrees with the nature of the tattoo but doesn't feel uncomfortable doing it because to him it's just like a canvas he is painting, like if you asked an artist to do a painting?

That's an interesting way to look at things who would be the scumbag in this case?

a - The artist for doing the work?
b - The person who wanted it tattooed onto their arm?
c - Both?

Marty McFly

Maire2009 wrote: »

I 100% get where you are coming from but maybe the artist is one of those who is a live and let live? Not saying he agrees with the nature of the tattoo but doesn't feel uncomfortable doing it because to him it's just like a canvas he is painting, like if you asked an artist to do a painting?

It could be alright but even then why publish it to your FAcebook page for the world to see, it would obviously be controversial and never comment on it.

I know he was part of the tattoo art project on facebook and there website were basically it shows of artists who do brilliant realistic work because of some of his Nazi style tattoo. The person who runs it pm him a few times about them to no reply and I think when he finally did reply he wasnt to pleasant from what I can remember of the whole thing plus he has never commented on any of them on his facebook statin its just art or its what the client wanted etc.

Maire2009

P_1 wrote: »

That's an interesting way to look at things who would be the scumbag in this case?

a - The artist for doing the work?
b - The person who wanted it tattooed onto their arm?
c - Both?

The guy who wanted it must be the scumbag. You'd only get a tattoo like that if you have very strong political and racist feelings. I doubt it's an ironic statement. I would not even like to look at it in the flesh, never mind get it.

Marty McFly wrote: »

It could be alright but even then why publish it to your FAcebook page for the world to see, it would obviously be controversial and never comment on it.

I know he was part of the tattoo art project on facebook and there website were basically it shows of artists who do brilliant realistic work because of some of his Nazi style tattoo. The person who runs it pm him a few times about them to no reply and I think when he finally did reply he wasnt to pleasant from what I can remember of the whole thing plus he has never commented on any of them on his facebook statin its just art or its what the client wanted etc.

That is very true and if there are a lot of Nazi works on his page he's obviously not ashamed of them, or again he is just proud of the artwork. Perhaps he is just looking for the controversy? but judging by the detail in the tattoo he doesn't need it cos his work stands up on its own.

P.S. Just to let it be clear, I'm not at all defending him, just trying to look at it from another viewpoint. I have friends who are great artists and draw some bizarre things but they do it for the art, or to recreate something, its not cos they believe in the ideals they are drawing.

Hellrazer

Marty send me on the link.

FoxyVixen

Can I please see this too? Curious to see how "bad" it is.