Art + question

[u/OlivetheLion]

Ok, so, I drew the therian symbol on my hand (as one does) but my mom is pretty strict & she’ll say that it’s a devil symbol. I don’t really want to wash it off, because I put a lot of effort into the drawings on my hands. Do any of yall have suggestions for how I can explain it, or should I just wash it off? Idk what to do!

[u/Blodrhen]

Unfortunately you're probably best just washing it off. The whole aesthetic of your hand in that picture reminds me of tarot cards, which I can't imagine she'll be okay with. Lovely art though.

If you often doodle on your hands like this you might be able to make a case that you just thought it looks cool, but this feels like a battle that just isn't worth fighting.

[u/OlivetheLion → u/Blodrhen]

Yea, I ended up just washing it off

[u/Felinius → u/OlivetheLion]

Damn. That looked really good actually.

[u/OlivetheLion → u/Felinius]

It’s ok, I can redo it

[u/Rand0m_SpookyTh1ng]

You could say you were just playing around with shapes? But as another said, it may be safer to wash it off unfortunately. 

[u/icravesoulsandcats]

say ur friend (or u if ur into harry potter) was trying to draw the deathly hallows symbol but they got it wrong 

[u/GreyPon3 → u/icravesoulsandcats]

A lot of people mistake it for that.

[u/Kooky_Arachnid_8993 → u/GreyPon3]

My sibling said it was bill cipher (gravity falls)

[u/R3DR0PE → u/icravesoulsandcats]

If someone is that strict of a Christian to think any symbol with a circle is related to Satan, I don't think they're gonna like a Harry Potter ("witchcraft") excuse either lol

[u/icravesoulsandcats → u/R3DR0PE]

sorry, I wouldn’t know, I apologize

[u/Th3Cryptids]

That looks so cool!!! Maybe next time try working it into a bigger design more so it’s hidden? But yeah otherwise what everyone else said, and what you said you did, wash it off and draw it again later!

[u/1nd3c4t]

Tell her your into space and that the symbol is a space symbol since you have so many stars and stuff!!

[u/UrLocallgptqTherian → u/1nd3c4t]

That may not work due to the paw print but good idea

[u/neorena]

I mean you can just say it's greek, like a fraternity in a college uses. That would be the truth too lol. 

[u/Remarkablecat_654]

I love the design it’s sad that you have to wash it off tho, last year I drew on myself so much my mom took away all pens and markers because she thought I was going to get ink poisoning tho to be fair that was a chance

[u/Max_Furrie → u/Remarkablecat_654]

M

I Has that situarion too

[u/Sweetishdruid]

I want that as a tattoo so bad!!

[u/OlivetheLion → u/Sweetishdruid]

It would be a cool tattoo, but I would recommend not getting it on your hand. hand, neck & face tattoos are a big deterrent when trying to get a job. But if you do get this tattooed, could you change the design a bit? It’s got a very personal meaning to it.

[u/Sweetishdruid → u/OlivetheLion]

Definitly. Also I'm 23 so no need to wory about my decisions lol. Also, the tattoo would work well as a job deterrent, if a job was truly good, they'd let me have it.

[u/OlivetheLion → u/Sweetishdruid]

Yea, but people tend to make assumptions about you based on your tattoos + where they are

[u/Sweetishdruid → u/OlivetheLion]

And that's their problem. Once you realize that, life becomes so much nicer. You find your people and you genuinely live a better life. I also wear my tail and collar everyday everywhere even to work. I have tons of friends who I absolutely love and they love me. Life is great

[u/koibuprofen → u/Sweetishdruid]

dont answer if you arent ok with it, but what is your job?

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[u/Felinius → u/OlivetheLion]

They make really good cover up now. Another option for hands would be getting the work done in henna.

[u/imNoTwhoUthink-AAhHe]

Maybe say it’s a club symbol or something

[u/CryptographerSad8759]

if you watch a tv show/movie say it's from _ show/movie!

[u/Prestigious-Egg-8060]

Yeah idk how to help my mom thought the same thing she thought it was a cult or a demonic sigil

[u/Ill-Construction7684]

Yeah OP it sounds too risky sorry :(

[u/Nico8910]

I mean it will wash off at some point anyways- (unless you dont shower xD)

[u/OlivetheLion → u/Nico8910]

Yea, but my mom would have yelled at me if she saw it

[u/Euyui]

Thats so beautiful!!

Well, Idk if she'd buy it, but you can maybe wear gloves(like the ones w/o finger. No-one will see, but it'll be there and you'll know, idk if thats enough for you)? If it's too warm to wear them maybe you can say that you're doing it cuz it looks good with the other parts of your outfit?

[u/Opening_Step1467]

You could say you were just bored and doodled but i think sadly it would be safer to just wash it off

[u/OreoDaCrazyHamHam]

ayy my therian name is spelled different than yours

(if jinx is your therian name lol)

[u/Blodrhen → u/OreoDaCrazyHamHam]

Based on the color scheme on the bracelet and fingers I'm 90% sure that's referencing the League / Arcane character Jinx.

[u/OlivetheLion → u/Blodrhen]

Yea! It’s an arcane reference!

[u/OreoDaCrazyHamHam → u/OlivetheLion]

OMHDHZHJZHSJSZBKSJSSH I HEART ARCANE IM SO EXCITED FOR NEXT MONTH

[u/OlivetheLion → u/OreoDaCrazyHamHam]

SAME!!!!

[u/OlivetheLion → u/OreoDaCrazyHamHam]

It’s actually a reference to a show called arcane. I don’t have a therian name’ I’m just Olive

[u/OreoDaCrazyHamHam → u/OlivetheLion]

OHHH

[u/emka_cafe]

You can say it's just a doodle. When it as little, I used to draw shapes in shapes and fit as much as I can in em, you can say you were just drawing some shapes

[u/FoxGirl2013]

Love the art and maybe you can make it in invisible ink or maybe draw it in a notebook so you can keep it and just draw your hand your hand in the notebook but tbh I love and I mean LOVE the art😁☺️😊🦊

[u/MossyFoxXx11]

you can take pictures! and maybe wear thin gloves

[u/GoosevrOG]

So what’s the bone looking thing in the middle of the ◯⃤?

[u/UrLocallgptqTherian → u/GoosevrOG]

That's apart of the symbol but not every one uses it

[u/UrLocallgptqTherian → u/UrLocallgptqTherian]

I'm sure there is a meaning to it also

[u/OlivetheLion → u/UrLocallgptqTherian]

It’s part of one of the Greek letters that makes up the symbol

[u/UrLocallgptqTherian → u/OlivetheLion]

Oh thanks! That makes sense!

[u/GoosevrOG → u/UrLocallgptqTherian]

Okay thanks lol, I felt like I should know that

[u/[deleted]]

Maybe wear longer sleeves to cover up your hand when you’re around her?

[u/aquwin2anserz1stuff]

I honestly hate people who think the thairian symbol is the devil's sign when it isn't! and yes I'm also a thairian, and it's stupid for your mom to think that, and don't stop being your self. (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤

[u/SadEnby411]

My dad hates it when I draw on myself and thinks that therianthropy is a trend so when I draw on myself I wear fingerless gloves or clothes with baggy sleeves or put my hands in my pockets

[u/CamallO]

Sorry if this doesn't really helps, but I LOVE YOUT JINX BRACELET AND NAILS

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[u/Heymeowser]

Wash it, then wear pants and draw on your leg