This is Part I in a series of posts.
After I got my first tattoo, I immediately knew I wanted more. The only questions were: what, when, where, and why? I am of the mindset that all tattoos should be special, but that is just me. I don't mind that other people have girlfriends' names, facial tattoos, or a design of birds flying away. That is fine if you like those things, but they're just not for me. So, in deciding what I wanted to get, I had to think about what meant a lot to me, and what I wouldn't mind having until the day I die.
Months passed, but there was still no sign(or design for that matter). Then, I started listening to punk band Iron Chic. I soon grew to love them, and they became one of my favorite bands. Their graphic designer has his own website here, and designs for a lot of other bands too. When I saw that he designed a t-shirt for another band I like, a switch in my brain flipped.
The design is for the punk band Spraynard, who is undoubtedly one of my favorite bands ever. They were the second band I ever discovered for myself, aside from the music of my parents. I have been going to see Spraynard shows since the summer they started, and it is at their shows where I forged my best friendships. Back in Senior year of high school, I traveled with my new friends almost every weekend to see some small show in West Chester or the surrounding area. I grew close to these people, and they have been my best friends since, over three years later.
The design is special to me because it represents the time in my life that molded me into who I am today. Out of this period came the music I like, the clothes I wear, and the friends I have. I know when I look at it, I'll remember the time when I finally “became” me. Not only that, but it also brings together two of my favorite bands, Iron Chic and Spraynard. The design is awesome and I can't wait to get it.
The next step in the tattoo process will be fundraising, an ever so important component considering this tattoo will probably be at least 200 dollars total. Be on the lookout for Part II!
Have a tattoo you would like me to feature? Send me a comment and I'll try to get your design and story up on the site!
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