Tattoo design feedback
 

So I have this design for a tattoo. It's going across my back, probably right above my shoulder blades and it will be fairly big. I want some comments/feedback/critiques for you artists or for anyone else that has an opinion. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...05_3894133.jpg

That is the basic design where the C X T will be bigger than the rest of the letters. The only color that I have planned is white in the Yin Yang and I'm open to suggestions. I plan on getting this done within the next month, before May and the sooner I get a finalized idea from everyone I'll take it to the artist.

Also I want to add the aum symbol, however I have no where to put it. I am thinking of taking out the gender symbol and putting it as an O, however I haven't the slightest idea how to make it so that it's simple. I was thinking it would be enclosed in a lotus flower (something similar to http://media.independent.com/img/pho.../30/Aum_05.jpg), however that will probably be a little bit too much for the whole design. Anyways, comment away!

P.S. It seems like some people can't make it out. It says coexist

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Thats nice, I like it. coexist with religous symbols, for the most part, cool.

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I like it.

It's like this t-shirt
http://media.vintagecotton.com/shirt/209/coexist01M.jpg

I've also seen it on bumper stickers.

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That's pretty cool.....but I'd make each symbol a different color. I think the contrasting colors would make it pop a little more:2

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I think it looks cool.
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deff. a cool meaning and idea/message... but just think for a minute about how publicized and whored-out that design is. remember, tattoos last logner than most marriages.

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I wouldn't do that, I like the idea of a gender sign in the 'coexist' theme, as men & women have to live next too eachother too.

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just make sure this is something you will want on your body forever. not something that 10 years later you're going to go "oh **** why'd i do this"

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how about this instead:



































;)

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Do you have any other tats on your body? I think keeping them in gray and black tones would look great. :tu

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Gotta agree with mmblz!!! :tu

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My advice Kevin...don't do it.

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A little smiley is a bit drastic change from the original idea. :D

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I am a dork, I looked at this like 6 times think the image didn't load.:rolleyes:

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the smiley wasn't part of my "design"
:D


i've made my joke, now I'll butt out of your thread - carry on!
:tu

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:tpd: I wouldn't. It's cool today but are you going to be happy with it down the road.

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Caution with using white... White washes out the first on me and looks blotchy. It's different with different people however.

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I agree buy some sticks or a new humidor. I would guess this won't be a cheap endeavor? But I do like the design.

Chris


:2

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Its a that I liked when I saw the bumper sticker back in high school. I wanted the symbols before the shirt came out and its different anyways.

To those who say don't get one, its been something I've been wanting for a long time and I still want and I know all consequences of one. The message isn't going to change...ever, so why not having something that lasts.

This is going to be my first tattoo, and I have 100 dollars off certificate. As for the color, I think black and white will make it nicer then color. White should be ok on my skin, I've done some reasearch, but I'm going to talk to the artist anyways.

As for the gender symbol or aum. See I wanted soming more along the lines of an lgbt symbol, however I figured aum would be a bit better, I dunno.

Thanks everyone....MORE

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Fixed. And :tpd:

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check these!

http://www.mytattoosucks.com/




sorry for the T-jack

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And this helps the OP how?

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My most recent from 2002 and my favorite...

There is a little bit of white shading in the left two eggs... You can see what I mean by fading or washing out over time.

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I see what you mean. However, as long as it stays relatively uniform I'm ok. It's a free fill in for the first year anyways, so if it fades after the first go I can get it reshaded. I think some white will be better than skin color since it is a Yin Yang, it's suppose to be black and white =P


I have enough sticks, no need for a new humidor since I still have space in my cooler....no don't send any sticks.

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One other bit... when it's healing stick to lotion, lubriderm or vaseline intesive care over the tattooed area. Neosporin and vaseline can strip out colors including white.

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Yup, that's what I hear and those are the directions listed on the tattoo shop's website and that's what I've researched. I already have every I needed. I figured I'd get this done too before I hit the beaches and what not since I can't be in the sun or have it soaked for 7-12 days supposedly =P

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Take a Test Drive

Ever sisce I discovered this, I have contemplated my variations.

Yes, I'm still tat' free.... someday.


I know that I plan to 'test drive' whatever I chose, before I get it perm'd.

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:tpd:

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My daughters got tats so they could be different, like everybody else. Now one has a tramp stamp and the other has a constant reminder of her ex blazoned across her shoulders.
I think if you like the "COEXIST" design you should see if you can incorporate it into a background design artistically, instead of just a sign looking thing.

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If you really want it, then go for it. I waited 5 years before I got my tattoo, I have it for 15 years now, never had a single regret.

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I'd rather have it as a word, since A LOT of people, sadly, scratch their head and wonder what it says. I think the message would be pointless or, less powerful if it were incorporated into something much larger, unless the larger piece had similarities, say Buddha on a crucifix, or that type of thing. Like I said, the message is clear, concise, and it isn't going to change. It's not like an ex girlfriend or a tramp stamp, or some random Chinese phrases you know?

And I will get it Ferdinand, it'll be a waste of $100 dollars since it's expiring in May. This time it actually forces me to go out and get it done. I appreciate all those comments about don't get it, or stuff like that, however it's already set that I'm going to get one. What I'm looking for like the title entails is some feedback of the actual design, and not "I wouldn't get it", or get something else sort of thing. Sorry if I'm coming off prude or anything of the sort, but I think we are going off topic of the actual thread. Thanks :tu

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Nice...I might have to try that to piss my wife off just for a second!

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I do like the message and although I don't do tats all the power to you if you want to. Always wanted to take my friend around that speaks Chinese to have him jokingly tell people with the randon chinese phrases that what it realls says is ... "I like birds" etc. thought it would be a great joke. That being said at least the message is clear and means something to you.

Good luck and remeber the only thing constant is change.

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i vote no kev. 3 of my friends have got large tats on there back as there first. they all dont like them and wish they could do somthing about it, but its so big it hard. it seems a little to commercial for me. not somthing thats means a lot to u.

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jledou, though I can't read chinese, I do make fun of people with Chinese symbols tattooed on them, and I do tell them the "true" meaning of it, which is quite funny to see them get pissed off, you can't argue Chinese characters with a man who speaks Chinese right.

Rob: Unless I become racist or if I'm strictly set on a particular religion, which are highly unlikely outcomes, then I have no real reason to regret it later on. Times change, Religions might grow bigger or smaller, some might appear or disappear, but it will still say something of either the time I live, or the history that has passed. The tattoo is probably only 1 of a few more that I have planned, but all very similar in meaning/ similar in messages being sent. Though it may be commercial and a little to cheesy/corny for some, but it's no less than getting a crucifix, a koi fish, a dragon, flowers, tribals and etc. which are all seen on thousands upon thousands of people (no way am I "dissing" anyone of the sort, just examples of common tattoos).

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I like the message. I just like art. I think a set of block symbols would look like a sign or a T-shirt. You shouldn't worry about other people "getting it". Your body, your choice.

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:tpd:

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A bit confused with the block part of your criticism. I take it that would be a bad thing?

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"Bad" is objective. Plain block symbols can carry an artistic sense in their own way. Just speaking my opinion. It's worth it's weight in electrons.

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Well that's what I was getting at, something more objective =P

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Have you considered talking to an artist to create something for you? I do agree that the Coexist thing is a little played out but there's no reason you can't make it your own.

I've done a few tatoo designs. I do one the way they asked and one the way I would do it. The one thing that all the people have in common is they like my designs better than their ideas.

You're going to have this forever so spend a few extra dollars and have a pro give you something amazing.

Either way, good luck and I hope you enjoy it. :tu

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Of course I'm going to an artist to get their sketches done, I thought that was a given =P. I'm just here for some feedback, criticisms, and critiques before I go anywhere. I'm planning on going some time early next week to talk to the artist.

As for the coexist thing being played out, I rarely see it and there isn't really a better clear cut message like that. It's not like I've seen this on anyone else before, unlike a simple cross or a nautical star, not trying to hate on them or anything... It is my own really, took a few parts here and there from different designs, and I'm trying to get another symbol added to it.

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My wife wants to know if your mom knows about this? :r

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nope ahahah!!!!!!

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Here's a couple sketchs I did for some friends tatoos.

The first was a snake wrapped around a dagger. Nice, but changing the dagger to a sword and adding a backround I think makes a better statement.

The second was a simple lions head. How may of those have you seen? But by changing the mane to flames it adds a personal touch.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...s008resize.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...s009resize.jpg

Hit up a local artistor maybe your tatoo guy and let him see what they can do for you.

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I thought your design was the one you were taking to the artist to have done. Not letting the artist design it.

My mistake then. I've seen too many crap jobs because someone thought something looked good and they go to the guy and tell him to ink it.

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ahaha yea I hear ya Bax, thanks for your concern, but I've had many years of thought and planning and I'm not going to waste it upon my crappy artistic talent that I did in like a minute. I'm not creative enough so I'll be definitely taking it to the artist, that's more of a base outline of what I made to make it easier

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I'm thinking softer tones on the leaves, and darker on the ring - so the aum can replace the male/female symbol.

I like the idea, but I would want to test-run it.....

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That's exactly what I was thinking Loose on the aum, I'm writing everything down to take to the artist so the final product should be better

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Doh! I meant subjective.
Sounds like you have a good plan.