Can love become a tattoo?
A controversial topic! Ever since tattoos became popular, we've seen cases of people getting them in the heat of the moment, but later regretting them.
The argument is valid: "tattoos are forever, some loves aren't," but what should be a common chapter in everyone's life turns into aversion. And then that tattoo intended to honor your romantic partner automatically becomes a bad idea.
But I'm here to, at least try, to shed light on this controversial subject. Let's go...
Love has always driven art, whether in film, music, or cooking... I think we shouldn't impose that taboo on tattooing either. The problem, in my view, isn't the intention, but the execution. A lack of creativity leads people to take the most obvious path: "I'll just write her name." This path should change course the moment the tattoo artist receives that idea, but we know we can't count on artistic repertoire in 90% of artists.
If it's not her name, what should we do then?
I like to think of three paths; there are more, but these three already cover excellent ideas.
When we think of her name, we're talking about a drawing that refers to her, which is why there's a feeling of fear and regret. We should think of a drawing that refers to you, to your story, in this case, with her. Therefore, possible paths to our ideas can stem from the following questions:
What have I learned from this person?
When we follow this line of reasoning, we are referring to a chapter of our lives, a learning experience and a transformation within ourselves, something we will carry with us forever, with or without that person's presence. There are people who have taught us to be patient, or to be empathetic; in many cases, our peers can teach us about forgiveness, or about a life value that wasn't so important to us before.
What unforgettable memory do I have with this person?
Memories are precious pieces in our lives; perhaps we only realize this when we are approaching the final years of our lives. This can be exemplified by the day you met, a trip together, a gift of sentimental value that you received—the possibilities are countless and very personal.
Does art imitate life?
Here's where my favorite approach comes in: there are many works of art that tell a wide variety of love stories. Most likely, your love story resembles one of them. For example, a love that went through difficulties could be represented by a drawing of Romeo and Juliet. A love that accompanied the personal evolution of its lovers could be represented by Dante Alighieri and Beatrice.
The examples are countless, and each love story has its own particularities. The central idea here is to understand that each love story, eternal or not, is also a chapter in your personal history. And that it should not only carry a personal and profound meaning, but also be translated into a visually beautiful art form.
If you liked this way of thinking and it encouraged you to create a beautiful tribute of love, by clicking the button below you can speak with me or my team. It would be an honor to be the artist who brings your love story to life.
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