Some may not know his real name, but as soon as the ominous "Zombie Boy" pops up on the Internet, everyone knows who he's talking about. He is considered a freak who portrays the dead, and the body and head of this strange character are covered entirely with grim tattoos, which have brought him incredible popularity.
Now the thirty-year-old young man, who does not look crazy and is not unreasonable, admits that he made a wise investment adorning himself with gruesome tattoos. Rick Geneste's body is peppered with tattoos that he himself finds highly aesthetic.
Grim images
Since the age of 16, the teenager has been systematically adorning himself with tattoos. Rick cites the pain he feels in doing so as the source of his pleasure. Realizing that unusual images can be the cause of increased interest in his person, he posts his photos on the Internet on his personal page.
Rick Geneste's macabre tattoos already attract a huge number of subscribers in the first weeks. Zombie Boy is often photographed against the backdrop of cemeteries, maintaining his frightening image.
Meaning
The Rick and Morty tattoo has no sacred meaning. It is a tribute to the popular TV series and a way to show that its owner supports the attitude of the main characters to the world around them. At the same time, the image is popular with people who are unconventional and inquisitive.
Rick and Morty - a tattoo that in some cases can express the difficult relationship of a grandfather and grandson, suitable for those who are not afraid to be bright and do in life what they see fit. The picture looks beautiful on large areas of the skin.
Provocation and epatage
Thanks to his flamboyant appearance, many celebrities want to work with him, he has already starred in a music video with no less provocative Lady Gaga, participated in the feature film "47 Ronin". Rick believes that his image has brought him incredible fame and decent money. If he had stayed an ordinary guy, his life would have been empty and uninteresting.
He's afraid to imagine that his tattoos would ever get boring and his followers would turn away from the character who stopped surprising them. In that case, he says, he has a backup plan - cut off his nose or split his tongue like a snake. And no one knows if Rick is serious at this point, or if he's joking around in a weird way.
Successful investment in tattoos
As a teenager and spending all the money he earned on "eternal" drawings, the young man could hardly have imagined where this would lead him. At first the motives were simple. A troubled teenager who lived on the street and listened to punk rock couldn't help but have some tattoos. Gradually he got involved, and body painting became an entirely routine endeavor for which he spent thousands of Canadian dollars. He now admits that the investment has paid off handsomely; he's making good money from his dead man image.
The image of a walking corpse.
On what is now the appearance of Rick Geneste, worked 12 tattoo artists. Through his head it is as if his brain is translucent, a surprising match to the name "Zombie Boy."
The frightening image of a rotting body is conveyed by the drawings of flies and cadaver worms. Saying that there is a special magic in the process of decomposition, Rick associates his tattoos with the netherworld and the transience of life. The flamboyant Rick Geneste, whose personal life is still unsettled, in all interviews says that he definitely will not live to old age and therefore does not intend to start a family.
Choosing where to apply
Rick and Morty is a tattoo that requires a large area of skin. At the same time, in order to choose it correctly, you need to try on the sketch you like on different places. In addition, experts note that it is important to consider the pain threshold, which each person is different. For example, the most painful to draw permanent pictures on the ankle, the back of the hand and neck. And the most painless are considered the biceps, shoulders and calves on the legs.
Most often, images of fantasy characters can be found on:
- hand;
- hand;
- ribs;
- foot.
Less commonly, Mort and Rick are drawn on the neck or lower back.
Arm
Scientists have found that in ancient times, only tribal shamans or sorcerers had the right to apply tattoos to the body. The rite of preparation and determination of a suitable symbol took from one day to several weeks.
In the modern world, permanent drawings are not so sacred and reverent. In this case, the fans of esoteric teachings believe that every part of the human body is responsible for a certain range of life of the bearer of the tattoo. Therefore, when choosing a place, experts recommend to find out what personal qualities will strengthen the persistent image and what will weaken.
For example, the hands in esoteric teachings are responsible for finding a person here and now. In addition, they help to create, embrace, manifest, defend and create. The left hand is considered receiving energy, and the right hand is considered giving energy.
From time immemorial, warriors, shamans, and hunters have worn distinctive drawings on their upper limbs. In addition, it was applied here and amulets.
Among the advantages of the "Rick and Morty" tattoo are:
- The relative painlessness of the procedure;
- the ability to care for the skin in the process of healing on their own;
- a large selection of designs;
- convenience of work for the master;
- the ability to hide the tattoo under clothing;
- image durability.
The hand is one of the few parts of the body where permanent markings are not painful, and the picture retains brightness and sharpness of the lines for a long time. In this case, the tattoo on the arm has no flaws.
Brush
The hands are also a popular place for the application of permanent jewelry. At the same time, in men the drawings here can be found more often than in the representatives of the fair sex.
In the case of the request to apply the characters from the storyline of the American science cartoon series, they choose either one, or Rick or Marty. This is due to the small surface area of the brush.
Among the advantages of the tattoo on the brush are the visibility of the image and the ease of care for it. And from the disadvantages - painful procedure, the rapid washout of the color pigments and the difficulty of hiding the picture from prying eyes at the time of need.
Esotericists believe that the hands are responsible for the ability to hold a punch, to transmit something, or to receive something. At the same time on the palm, the inner part of the hand, permanent pictures are tried not to apply because of their impracticality.
Ribs
Some fans of permanent jewelry ask to apply the tattoo "Marty and Rick" on the ribs.
In this case, you need to consider the positive qualities of the drawing, which include:
- The ability to hide the tattoo under clothing;
- a large area to work on;
- convenience of care in the period of healing.
Esotericists believe that the ribs in the human body are responsible for restraining emotions and protecting the inner world from external influences.
Despite this, the tattoo here also has its disadvantages, among which stand out:
- painfulness of the procedure;
- Difficulty in application;
- rapid washout of the dye pigment from the skin.
Masters say that doing tattoos on the ribs is not only painful because there is no fat layer, and the skin is close to the ribs, but also uncomfortable because it is impossible to ensure complete immobility of the working area.
Besides, permanent pictures in this area quickly lose their brightness and distinctness. This is due not only to the active influence of negative factors, but also to changes in the density of the skin with weight gain or loss.
Foot
Tattoo "Rick and Morty" most men prefer to do on the lower limb. You can meet the characters of the American cartoon series on the calf. Among the positive qualities that incline to the choice of this place, allocate painlessness of the procedure, convenience in the process of application and persistence of the image. In addition, the tattoo is easy to hide under clothing at any time of year.
Among the disadvantages of the location of permanent pictures on the leg allocate inconvenience self-care skin in the period of healing. In case you choose the ankle as the canvas for the tattoo, then the process of application will be painful and unpleasant.
Esotericists associate the feet with the ability to move from the past to the present and future. In addition, the lower extremities are responsible for the reaction rate and endurance. Tattoos here are recommended for goal-oriented people with great ambition.
Charming and lonely.
During the shooting, he has a frozen expression on his face, so that the beaten out drawing on his skull is not distorted. And on the whole the guy is pretty good-looking, especially his expressive eyes and charming smile. He's an interesting storyteller, and journalists note that after a few of his phrases, attention stops focusing on the unusual drawings.
Living life to the fullest and loving provocation not only on the catwalk, but also in life, considers himself a real freak Rick Genest. And his wife, who all the female fans want to know about, is a concept from the world of fiction. Although, perhaps, the point is that not every girl would want to end up in an apartment with a decaying corpse, even earning good money.
Styles and colors
Tattoo "Rick and Morty" experienced master can perform in any style the client likes. Thus for an embodiment of an idea on a skin use both black and color ink.
Among the popular styles for the application of permanent markings specialists allocate 5 most suitable. At the same time, they note that each of them is able to convey the originality and individuality of the work.
| Name | Features |
| "Watercolour" | Thin black contour lines are periodically interrupted, giving the bright colors an opportunity to go beyond them |
| "New Skool." | A colorful method for drawing comic book and cartoon characters |
| "Realism" | Monochrome or colored tattoo looks like "alive" |
| "Geometry" | One-color, dark pattern changes to a geometric figure or straight line |
| "Classic." | smooth black bold lines without sharp angles form the necessary contour |
In most cases, tattoos with Rick and Morty do color, using, in addition to black, purple, green, blue, yellow and red colors. This is due to the fact that the authors of the animated series painted the main characters in these colors.
Psychologists say that each of the hues is able in its own way to affect the internal state of the person, so when choosing a color should be careful. For example, the color purple is called "the color of cheaters," and this is due to the fact that it is able to attract people. In addition, all its colors are mystical in character.
Most people associate green with summer, life and youth. The color has the ability to normalize appetite and tune up for work.
Blue is the color of a cloudless sky and calm water. It has a calming effect on the human psyche, but if you make it deeper and darker, then the color can lead to depression and increase moral fatigue.
Yellow is also called the "shade of the sun" and is associated with infinite life energy and joy. The color gives activity and warmth, increasing vitality and mood.
Red - the color of passion and love. Its moderate use leads to normalization of blood pressure and increase efficiency, but its overuse leads to aggression and apathy.
The top 5 popular color and black and white tattoo designs include:
- Pikul Rick.
- Morty and Rick fall into a portal.
- Rick is an evil clown.
- Rick and the robot.
- Heroes against the backdrop of the galaxy.
Also popular are images of Professor Rick in monotone, where he looks at the world pensively or his figure halfway through the geometric lines.
Pikul Rick.
Fans of the creativity and originality of mad scientist Rick often apply it in the form of a green cucumber "Pikuli". In doing so, the fuzzy character has a frightened expression on his face because he's time-traveled badly or chosen the wrong reality.
Sometimes Green Rick is portrayed with a satisfied smirk on his face. At the same time, an orange flower or remnant from the stalk is drawn on his head. Such a tattoo is popular with fans of colored images, and it is applied in the style of "New Skool" or "Watercolor".
Falling into the portal
A popular plot is where Grandpa Rick and grandson Morty fall into a portal. The picture can be both colored and black and white, but in bright shades it, all the same, looks more attractive.
The scientist with purple hair usually jumps into the portal with joy or interest, while the teenage Morty is always frightened and distrustful. Sometimes the adult in the white robe is portrayed as the machine that activates the transition.
In addition, the main characters of the series of the same name can come out of the portal. In this case, the color plot is popular, where Morty and Rick stand knee-deep in green slop, wearing hoops with antennas on their heads and showing their middle finger as a greeting to those around them.
Rick is an evil clown.
Popular with fans of the animated series and a sketch where Rick appears as an evil clown with a balloon, and Morty - the usual scared teenager. Such pictures do color and use dark shades of the chosen colors.
For example, there is a popular story in which a professor, in the form of a crazy and dangerous clown, bends over his grandson's head, opens his skull, and begins to fix something in his brain. In doing so, the teenager looks detached and zombie-like.
Sometimes Rick, with a bloody face and in a clown's disguise, walks up behind Morty and holds out a large balloon to him. At this, the grandson looks frightened and suspicious, and expects some kind of trouble from his grandfather. Only the scientist's hair, the bloody sweat, the teenager's jacket, and the balloon are highlighted in color in this story.
Rick and the Robot.
A popular sketch shows Rick embracing the robot Bender from the Futurama cartoon. At the same time, the iron man is dressed in furs and has an impressive gold chain hanging around his neck, and the scientist's face is stretched out in a happy smile. The picture is presented in bright colors, with plenty of pink, gold, and orange.
Sometimes there are images of Rick walking around in a Bender costume, holding his head in his hands. Such tattoos are also done in color using gray, blue, green and purple.
With a galaxy.
Among the monochrome sketches, you can select a tattoo where miniature Rick and Morty are depicted on the background of a huge planet and a spinning galaxy.
Such a picture is popular with fans of the classic way of applying permanent images.
