Tattoo Style

Some people are not sure if they should get a tattoo, and that is perfectly understandable. Some people think tattoos are a rebellious youth practice, and other people think tattoos are a symbol of identity, or a sort of group membership, or simply another body decoration.

But independently of the opinions we have, the art of marking the skin has become a very popular practice, even for teenagers.

Tattoos can be made on the arms, the legs, the navel, the back, the hips and the ankle, among other areas of the body. Some common tattoos include dragons, flowers, hummingbirds, religious figures, messages and other exotic elements designed by professionals who see human skin as a sort of canvas to draw their creations.

Some people prefer to choose less visible areas, but those who are daring enough to show it often prefer an area that allows them to exhibit a design that represents a lifestyle.

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Tattoo Style

tattoo style

It doesn't take very long and the tattoo artist they have on hand is very good!

Tattoo Style

It’s the word “hellbent,” in an elaborate henna tattoo style. There are heart shapes in it, both from the observer’s angle and mine. The left side says “hell” and the right “bent.” The “h” and “b” are large and stylized lowercase letters; the “ell” and the “ent” are contained in each one, respectively. If you don’t see it, well, just ask me at a show. I’ll be happy to point it out.

I like that it’s elegant, yet big enough to be kind of badass. I like that I can choose to explain as much or as little as I please. I like that it gives me another opportunity to tell people just how awesome Cory’s music is. I love that it’s a daily reminder and inspiration for how I want to live my life; that the tattoo itself is an exercise in making a decision, acting on it, and living with the consequences.

Thanks to Cory for the words, and Sara for the design, and Tom Blackmar at Tattoo Asylum in Durham, NC, for bringing it all to life. Oh, and caseymagic for prompting me to tell the story.