A few years earlier, when I was thinking about getting my first, the idea floating around my head was a combination of the Maryland flag and my family's initials. After deliberating and visiting an artist to get his feedback, I decided to simplify things and get only the initials.
Fast forward a few years and there I was, still itching to get something Maryland-related, as I'm very prideful of my state. I was a bit turned off by the flag idea -- even though it's the prettiest in the Union -- so when I thought about doing an outline of the state limits instead, a big fat light bulb went off.
I traced it, placed it on my arm to confirm the orientation and headed off to Jinx Proof, where they did an incredible job.
The goal of this website is simple: I want to compile a gallery of state-inspired tattoos submitted by you, the citizens of this amazing country of ours. Outlines, mottos, flags -- let's see 'em. I'll post them as they're received, and hopefully, ultimately, we'll have ourselves a collection that represents all 50 states and the District of Columbia (Taxation Without Representation? Not on my watch.).
Go ahead and send a picture of yours (preferably larger than 600x) to unitedtatsofamerica@gmail.com and be sure to include a brief description. You can tell me where you got it if you'd like to endorse your local parlor (include a link if you've got one), and if you want me to include your name, just let me know, otherwise I'll post anonymously.
Cheers!
