Tattoos!

I really found this article intriguing. I am not somebody who has ever considered getting a tattoo, and I have not changed my mind, but I have opened my mind to the merit of its art. I think that the idea of tattoos is compelling. I think that our culture does, too, which is why we have several shows on television about the stories behind tattoos. I think tattoos is wearing art. I think that if my name or image was on a tattoo, I would be super flattered. To have something mean so much to you that you permanently make it a part of who you are through art is a pretty awesome thought. I like the mention to Anthony Kiedis (I used to be a bigger fan) because he is a celebrity that understands the art of tattoos and understands what it means to have them. His tattoos from different cultures remind me of my girlfriend's mom's tattoos that are of Native American origin. She is Jewish, but she identifies with the tree of life, and I think that is very cool.

I would love to teach my students about art and expression through tattoos. I would have no problem showing my students images of tattoos and having them express their thoughts about them. If I were not teaching preschool I would say that it is already a plan of mine. I respect that tattooing is a much of an art as ink on a canvas and therefore I believe in the teaching ability tattooing has on learners. I really liked this article.

Davis Haines
Syracuse University