Get an Account
* Chat on the Forum
* Show off your tattoos
* Find Conventions
 
 
FAQ Search Memberlist Register Profile MPS Search Log in to check your private messages Log in
 
 
Kirituhi - NZ tattoo advice wanted


 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Tattoo Forum at Everytattoo.com Forum Index -> Tattoos
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
First_Timer_NZ

Enthusiast


Joined: 23 Oct 2009
Posts: 5
My Tattoos (0)

PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:37 pm    Post subject: Kirituhi - NZ tattoo advice wanted Reply with quote

Hi.
I am researching my first tattoo. I live in NZ and am possibly looking for someone to design a custom kirituhi- design for me. I love the traditional ta moko maori tattoos and know that the kirituhi are ta-moko inspired designs for non-maori. I think they are beautiful and I love the way they tell the personal story of the wearer.
As a non-maori I have read what I can online about the difference between ta moko and kirituhi but still am not sure if it appropriate to ask someone to design a custom piece based on “my” story – or would that be considered not appropriate? If possible I would like to work with an artist who would also feel comfortable trying to incorporate other design elements (am still thinking but maybe stylised letters, or a celtic theme) into the piece.

Any advice on a designer/artist anywhere in NZ you can personally recommend would be really appreciated. I would LOVE a female artist due to the proposed location of my tattoo, but totally realise that a man could be professional about it – just a comfort thing I guess. Design and the integrity of the artist are more important to me. Cost would not be a factor in making a decision.
THANKS in advance
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
sadie703

Enthusiast Hardcore


Joined: 01 Oct 2006
Posts: 2019
My Tattoos (5)

PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

well idk if BT does that style, but if i was in NZ i would go visit her and get a tat! lol
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
First_Timer_NZ

Enthusiast


Joined: 23 Oct 2009
Posts: 5
My Tattoos (0)

PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for your reply - who is BT?

(Sorry to be ignorant but I am new to this site)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
green_girl

Enthusiast Hardcore


Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 1532
My Tattoos (3)

PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bad Taste - New Zealand artist who frequent the EveryTattoo forum!
_________________
I for one welcome our robot overlords.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
spideytat

Enthusiast Hardcore


Joined: 26 Jul 2006
Posts: 1330
My Tattoos (11)

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

where abouts in nz are you? that might help us few kiwis that are on here to point you in a direction
_________________
in brightest day, in blackest night no evil shall escape my sight. let those who worship evils might beware my power GREEN LANTERNS LIGHT!!

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Tattoo Forum at Everytattoo.com Forum Index -> Tattoos All times are GMT + 13 Hours
Page 1 of 1


 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Remove Ads
REGISTER
LOGIN



 
Free Membership | Login | Sitemap | Links | Advertise | Contact Us