Work the Words

Language is a beautiful art that we use every day to communicate with family, friends and people that we do not even know.

When an individual decides to put words on their body permanently, it is important that those words are well thought out, and in a design that you love.

** Ink by Rodney Eckenberger of Wicked Ways

When I first started getting tattoos, I designed objects and symbols that represented a deep meaning to me, such as music related and tributes. Then, after a period where my faith was failing; in myself and in others, I inked the word "believe". Ever since, script tattoos have been one of my favorites.

Again, it is important to find a font that best represents your own personality, as well as what the words are saying. From biblical to poetic..to Disney; Words reflect what one wishes to reveal bluntly to the world.




** - Ink by Aaron Ryan of Stillhouse Tattoo and Piercing

 

** : Ink by Scott Ryan of Nadwe Zibe I



Many artists can design a font for you in the shop! It is in your best interest to bring them an idea of what you want the font to look like so that they may base the design around your desires.

Some choose ambigrams, which are fancy scripts that say a word or phrase, then read another or a the same phrase upside down.

And then there are those who ink other people's handwriting; Like Amanda for example. She is the ultimate Staind fan, who hurried to get their autographs permanent after meeting the band at a concert.

 Ink by - Shades at South Town Tattoo

Tattoos with words can be straight forward with their meaning, or leave more to the imagination. Whether in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Latin, Chinese or your own personal language of love, tattoos are forever. So, make sure that you will always stand by your ink.

** Ink by - Aaron Ryan of Stillhouse Tattoo and Piercing

For more free font ideas, check out other listed sites, and comment with links of your own recommendations!

Happy Hunting.

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Addictive Fonts

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Tat, tat, tatted up!

Sometimes, seeing is believing... So, here's proof that I may know a thing or two when it comes to the ink industry. This short video was taken in 2009 while getting a tattoo from the wonderful Aaron Ryan of Stillhouse Tattoos! The tat says "Il fuoco nelle vene" which means "Fire in her veins" in Italian.

In attempt to keep this a family friendly blog, I'll refrain from posting a picture of the finished project.

They say 'you can't take it with you', but there are a few things that we can keep with us while we are alive and breathing: Love. Respect. Pain. Ink.

Enjoy it, and live each day like it's your last!

Stillhouse Tattoo & Piercing

It wouldn't be right to exclude the backbone of this tattoo shop, previously known as Point Blank. Owner  Chris Newman passed away suddenly fall of 2010. Chris was an amazing man, father, brother to all who loved him, and a great friend.

The shop lives on under a new name, Stillhouse Tattoos in the same location as the late Point Blank, and is run by the original people who have spent endless hours within its walls providing ink and metal to many in the Michiana area.

I must give credit where credit is due: I myself have four tattoos from under this roof done by the magnificent Aaron Ryan and Deuce. On a "metal" note, in February of 2010 I received my first micro dermals from Chris, and came back for more later that summer, which Joel so gently took care of.

Watch the video of the madness!

If you're not ready to commit to ink just yet, maybe piercing is the way to go. Joel Frechette  is the man, and has brought pain with needles to many of my friends, including me!

Step back, pause... by pain, I mean "you'll live, take a deep breath, you'll be hardcore in the morning."

Micro dermal piercings are something that I am currently infatuated with, and can be placed in unique spots that can be customized to your own liking! Look:

Ever hear of bedazzling? Bedazzle yourself! Besides,  who doesn't love a little "sparkle".