More ink: planning stages

[saucy_babe]

So I'm not planning on getting another tattoo for another year or so, and where I would get it is still pretty up in the air. However, I kind of want this next one to be representative of my passion for the field of scientific research. I love this quote by Albert Einstein

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[a_big_apple]

Yay ink! I am so ready for more, but can't afford it yet. Soon, I hope.

I'll ponder this art-science-mystery idea, I like it! If I come up with any ideas I'll let you know. XD

[saucy_babe]

Haha yeah they are expensive but SOOOOo worth it! Do you have any idea what you're getting next?

Thanks! I like it, too, hehe XD

[a_big_apple]

I have about five more planned out, they're just awaiting funds and an occasion (somehow I started getting them all on memorable days or holidays, and now i have to keep the tradition).

[enemytosleep]

[saucy_babe]

What is this?

[enemytosleep]

OMG, that's the symbol for the Artist Formerly Known as Prince. XD

[enemytosleep]

Okay, on a more serious note …

I think science could easily be a stylized atom or molecule (though I think the atom would probably be more artistic looking).

[saucy_babe]

Not to sound too picky, but the atom symbol is way over-used, especially for tattoo art. Also, while I agree that the atom (to the lay person, anyways) is the basic fundamental unit of life, I'm not a chemist or physicist, so I wouldn't mind something more symbolic of biology instead of elemental science. I think it's easier to meld art with science anyways if its on the biological level (evolution at its most beautiful is in the form of the organism, I think). Maybe DNA or something more on the macromolecular level?

And I hate the eye you have here, though I don't hate the idea. I like the Triple Goddess suggestion, but I sort of want the three symbols to flow into one another and not necessarily have two or three things incorporated into one image (if that makes any sort of sense).

[enemytosleep]

It's all good, lol. I think DNA can look really pretty if done the right way. I'll keep these thoughts in my mind and let you know if anything pops up.

[enemytosleep]

I've got it: Never gonna stop nerding.

[enemytosleep]

[saucy_babe]

OMG I LITERALLY LOL'D

[saucy_babe]

Also, I already have a tree, so that's out haha.

I like the double helix for a lot of reasons: mostly because of what it symbolizes but also because I think it's easy to have it morph into another symbol, haha.

I need more time to go through the alchemic symbols and things, I'm not sure how I feel about them yet.

Thanks, though! Very helpful :D