Here’s another entry in the ribs tattoo category. Though this one is of the classic faces of drama and comedy. Which is for all intents and purposes the yin and yang of Shakespeare himself. And they are also the two most notable faces to be linked to the two week party that takes place each winter all over the world, that we call Mardi Gras. And I could be wrong but I have the gut feeling that when this person got their ribs tattoo they did so as a celebration of Mardi Gras.
There’s nothing wrong with getting a tattoo that celebrates a giant party that takes place every year. Especially if you live in any one of the many cities of the Southern United States where they celebrate Mardi Gras every year. And believe me, New Orleans is not the only place they do it. In fact, in the U.S. it started in Mobile, Alabama and is still a very big party there every year. I happen to like this ribs tattoo because it stands for fun and that’s a lot of what a tattoo should be.
Thinking about getting a rib tattoo? Here are a few things to consider before the tattoo ink starts flowing. typical human rib cage consists of 24 bones arranged in 12 pairs and acts as protectors of the organs in the upper body. And yes, they are definitely bony areas which means more pain during tattooing with the absence of fats and tissues that supposedly serve as padding to the skin. Rib cage tattoos are special and one of kind considering the pain that one has to go through to get this body art done.
Since most designs done for this area are usually on a bigger scale, it normally takes more than one session to have it fully inked. As with any design, the hardest part of getting a rib tattoo (after the discomfort factor, of course) is deciding on what designs to go for. Since these are forever, you have to be sure that its what you really want. This ladies rib tattoo in the picture is a perfect example of what can be done with a little forethought and a bit of pain. What design do you have in mind for your rib tattoo? |
18 Jul 2009
