Spring is here, and it is getting too hot to wear pants and sweatshirts all day. As a result, tattoos are becoming more visible. Tattoos are a form of self-expression and printed memories that people want to share with others. Many students around Foran wait for the day when they can get tattoos and already have plans for what they want.
Some teachers at Foran have tattoos themself, like Health and Physical Education teacher, Mr. John Liscio, and Art teacher Mrs. Emily Plude.
Plude and Liscio both agreed that the tattoos one gets should have meaning, and to be cautious of the location of the tattoo.
Liscio took his advice and was patient when thinking about getting a tattoo. Before his tattoo, he wanted to make sure he was making the right decision for his future design.
Liscio states, “All my friends were getting tattoos from this one artist that we were friends with, I decided not to because the art was not the best, and I did not want to regret it.”
Junior Aileen Mulvihill, who currently has three tattoos, believes that all people getting a tattoo for the first time should find a reliable artist.
“There are many artists in the area, I would research them and find who aligns with what you are looking for.”
There are other ways to find an artist, like through tattoo conventions.
“There are tattoo conventions in Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Expo Center and New York, where artists from all over the country gather to give people tattoos,” says Liscio.
Mulvihill plans to get more tattoos in the future, stating,
“I want something for my dog on my wrist.”
Another tip she adds is,
“Do it, and start small. Make sure it is something meaningful.”
When getting a tattoo, remember how long the design will take. Liscio’s tattoo took twelve hours and was done in three different sessions. Mulvihill’s third is almost done, with one more session and around six hours already spent on it.
Tattoos are also fairly expensive, depending on the complexity and size.
“Make sure to get a price quote before committing to it,” states Liscio.
Remember to be wary of the placement of the tattoo
“As you age, your body moves and changes,” states Plude.
Students who are approaching the age of 16 and want to get a tattoo should consider the longevity of getting permanent ink. Make sure to research an artist of your choice, know your design, where you want it, have some meaning behind it, and get an idea of how long it will take and what the price will be.
