Does anyone here have a large tattoo?

Gramyson · January 2010

not a dolphin on your foot type tattoo...but a sleeve or something that takes up half of your back?

i have some questions...

Mia Wallace · January 2010

I have a very large one on my back.. ask away.

TheNerdyKatie · January 2010

I have two tear drops coming down from my left eye and PD WUZZ HERE in old english around my c/s scar.

But really I have a Greatful Dead bear that takes up most of my hip.

Cec07 · January 2010

I have a half sleeve on my arm

HellsBelle08 · January 2010

Mia Wallace:
I have a very large one on my back.. ask away.

Me too. I have about 28 hours of tattoo work total.

Gramyson · January 2010

is it colorful? how did the colors turn out, if it is?

what do you have?

where did you come up with the design?

i'm thinking of getting some sort of lotus design. i don't have any yet.

Miss.Modular · January 2010

i have a tazmanian devil across my back.

Miss.Modular · January 2010

TheNerdyKatie:

But really I have a Greatful Dead bear that takes up most of my hip.

Crying

Cec07 · January 2010

I have a geisha girl...very colorful and getting more color when I have the extra $$. I've gone for about 3 sessions of 4 hours and it's still not done. The colors are still vibrant. I told my tattoo guy I wanted a geisha girl and came up with it. We have a decent relationship with our guy seeing as how dh has 2 arm and 1 leg sleeve. I suggest you find out a reputable shop and go in and talk with them... If they are worth anything they will be willing to help you out and work with you on a design. GL!

HellsBelle08 · January 2010

is it colorful? how did the colors turn out, if it is? Yes, very colorful. The colors are great. I specifically chose an artist based on his colorwork, so I was really happy with the result! The tattoo is 9 years old and the colors are holding up really well.

what do you have? My backpiece is a sacred heart surrounded by stained glass windows, covered in vines and leaves.

where did you come up with the design? I knew I wanted an original sacred heart-I worked with the artist to come up with rest.

My advice would be to find an artist whose style you love...then contact them and let them know your general ideas and work with them! Make sure you go for an artist you really researched, especially with a big piece. Don't look for low prices, and don't be dissuaded if there is a long wait for an appointment...you will have this tattoo forever! Make sure you feel comfortable with the artist.

Here is the myspace profile of the artist who did my backpiece, lots of pics: Jon Clue

Gramyson · January 2010

thanks girls:)

and hells, jon's work is beautiful!

olivejuice127 · January 2010

Gramyson:
is it colorful?? how did the colors turn out, if it is?
what do you have?
where did you come up with the design?
?
i'm thinking of getting some sort of lotus design.? i don't have any yet.?

?

I have a 1/2 sleeve, one on my wrist, and 3 on my back.

1/2 sleeve: Cherries with spider webs, a sacred heart, an anchor, and a skeleton key going through a lime wedge. They all represent something in my life and i love them. I had them all done in color and the saturation of the color is still magnificent. The keep is wearing sunblock on them every day.

I would search for a tattoo artist that you like. Look at their books. You are looking for color saturation, line quality, proportion, and details. Make sure they do good work, don't just take someone's word for it an go to the most popular place! Make sure to speak with the artist and see if you feel comfortable with them. Also, If you just give them a few must have elements you want in your design they will come up with something amazing and custom. When you give the tattooer creative freedom with your elements they work so much better, and the piece will be amazing. GL!

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