Wanted: Artistic help for a Tattoo

[BeoTeK]

Hey Guys/Gals.

I need some help and hoping someone here is able.

I am wanting to get my first tattoo and looking to elaborate on it and need some input. Obviously tattoo artists would have a good idea as their canvas is the skin. Otherwise someone who is better artistically inclined than myself.

It would be a very sentimental/emotional tattoo for myself, hence why I am wanting to scrutinize.

Thanks,
Beo...

 

[Edelweiss]

So what do you want us to do? I'm kinda confused..

 

[BeoTeK]

Well this is where I'm a noob at it. Obviously I wanna know if my ideas are good, if they'll work, rather put it here, rather do this/that.

And basically to help with design of the tat. Like I say, I have what I want, but should I elaborate on it?

 

[MetalSoup]

should I elaborate on it?

Yes.

 

[Mister 44]

 

[MetalSoup]

 

[BlackSwan]

Have a chat to my mate, Sam. She's a tattoo artist here in Durban:
https://www.facebook.com/followthewhitebunny
https://www.facebook.com/hellfiretattoos

 

[Mister 44]

Lemme see if I can do a "10 Commandments of Tattoos" type thing:

1. Spell-check twice, ink once



2. No names, no matter what.



3. If you're going the photo-realistic route, double check the artist's portfolio.



to be continued...

 

[BeoTeK]

Have a chat to my mate, Sam. She's a tattoo artist here in Durban:
https://www.facebook.com/followthewhitebunny
https://www.facebook.com/hellfiretattoos

Thanks BS.

 

[Mister 44]

10 Commandments of Tattoos continues...

4. Fact checking is important.



5. Never do a tattoo of something that is better said on a t-shirt...



6. ...or on an advertising billboard.



to be continued...

 

[Mister 44]

10 Commandments of Tattoos concludes:

7. Tattoos can be useful as permanent make-up, but choose wisely.



8. Honesty is not always the best policy.



9. Sticking to a theme is good, but you must know when to stop.



10. What's cool today may not be cool tomorrow.

 

[DCWarhound]

Take a look at tribal style tatoo's

 

[Tsar]

Take a look at tribal style tatoo's

Yislike I know my tattoo artist hated doing those. Dude just tell the artist what you want. If he is a good tattoo artist he will be able to get what you want or even better. We can't help you in that regard Remember it has to be proportioned to your body part.

 

[Mister 44]

Fix the attachments on the "10 Commandments posts" (thanks, Kwaai). Hope they display correctly now.

 

[Kwaai]

Fix the attachments on the "10 Commandments posts" (thanks, Kwaai). Hope they display correctly now.

No problem, yes they do .

 

[Roomys]

Beo, i have an excellent artist here in Kloof dude. He did mine and my ladies for our son who passed. What are you thinking about getting, plus what have you budgeted for?

A tattoo is no laughing matter, i forgive the lack of detail you have put forward but i respect that its a personal choice etc. After meeting you at the DBN braai i can only gather its for the kid etc?

Take this to PM if you need to bud, you can also check out my thread of my tattoo in the forums if you need to.

Ty

 

[Mister 44]

@Beotek: I hope my earlier posts didn't come across as trying to make fun of you because that is not the intention. I was trying to give some honest advice in a light hearted way.

 

[Glordit]

Take a look at tribal style tatoo's

Sorry but, tribal is so overused. If you go tribal you got to go at least a full arm and/or shoulder otherwise it just 'floats' on your arm leg and looks silly. It can also become a pain to work into eventually.

As someone with 6+ tattoo's (all mostly on my chest, back and arms) I would recommend you go with something that you will love, not like like. Why? Because it's going to be there for the rest of your life (if you choose so) so you'll want something meaningful, and if you have it removed? Well there is going to be a scare of what used to be there.

 

[Roomys]

@Beotek: I hope my earlier posts didn't come across as trying to make fun of you because that is not the intention. I was trying to give some honest advice in a light hearted way.

I found it both entertaining and educational 44, thanks for the input

PS: Do you have a tattoo of Mrs 44?

 

[Mister 44]

I found it both entertaining and educational 44, thanks for the input

PS: Do you have a tattoo of Mrs 44?

No. Me and wife wanted to get matching ones on our honeymoon but the artist warned us we should stay out of the sea for a bit to minimise the risk of infection. By the time we left, we didn't have any money left.

But based on my own observations and advice from inked friends there are three things that need careful research and study before getting a tattoo (I tried to point these out with the 10 Commandments posts):

1. Decide where you want the tattoo. Obviously you don't want something on your neck if it's going to cause trouble in your professional life.
2. Next decide what you want. It is no use getting something on your arm that doesn't really look good there or getting something that doesn't match your personality.
3. Be careful when you pick the artist. There are some great guys out there but also less great. A friend of mine had a small Ankh symbol done that came out so badly, it cost him thousands to get it fixed later.