Hoping for a Tattoo

[capsicum]

I drew this many moons ago, and am hoping to get it done as a tattoo. What do you think?

TK

(I am terrified of needles, but being on insulin I will soon be over that fear, lol)

Thanks for looking!

[chong_python]

Heyy, No need to worrie about being afraid of needles. Getting a tatto done is TOTALLY different than getting a needle. The feeling of a tatoo being put on is alot like a burning sensation. I describe it to most people that its like having a really bad sun burn, and have some 1 scraching it really hard. Of corse it all depends where you get it. On yor shoulder blade is known as one of the the worst spots due to its rite on the bone, however i have heard that lower back would hurt. And i can only imagine one being done any where from the waste down. But very cool pick, alot of detail, gonna be expensive and gonna hurt, post pics of finihsed product. Once you get one, u'll want another one next week :) lol

[capsicum]

Awesome...yes there is a lot of detail, lol. It took me 6 weeks to complete it. I kind of want to get it done before the picture is completely wasted (it's yellowing and stained now).

TK

Here's a close-up of the head, thanks for looking!

[chong_python]

Looks good, but to be honest, i dont think that a tattoo artist could do that. The neck and wings wouldn't be a problem. But see how the face is really textured. I dont think he/ she would be able to put in the little dots on the face to make the skin look rough. Simplily because when u get into fine deatil like that, the color tends to mix, and looks incredibly bad. So try to picture it with out the rough appeal on the face.
only talking from expirence

[bidden]

I agree, something with that much detail will blend and bleed together after a couple years, if you were willing to loose some of the fine details and add some colour it would look great.

[marisa]

Don't worry about the pain. Pain should not be part of your decision to get your first tattoo IMHO.

Depending on where you get it, the pain will be worse, or minor. I find my arms are EASY and hurt very little. The back of my neck was quite a bit more painful, while the back of my shoulders was in the middle of the two.

If you WANT a tattoo, think of the pain as part of the process, part of the reason you will be proud to have it when it's done. Getting anything bigger than a couple inches done anywhere on your body is a personal test though for sure if it lasts a few hours and you can really learn how much you can take. It's NOTHING like getting a shot or normal needle. More like electricity, or a sun burn.

Marisa

[capsicum]

Yeah I was wondering about the fine details. I probably wouldn't go as far as getting all the details done, probably the basics and have the artist get a little creative. I was thinking of just black, since color would be difficult, IMHO, to do on this particular design.

I would like a few other tattoos of course, too many actually :p I would love a snake of some sort, was thinking a yellow eyelash viper. What do you all think?

Thanks for you input, greatly appreciated!

TK

[Samba]

Great drawing.... and don't worry too much about the sensation... when I got mine done it actually tickled a little. It may feel like burning or uncomfortable at times, and at other times it may feel numb. If you've never had one before watch out! Tatts can be addicting!!!! =) Good luck, and don't forget to post a pick when you get it done!!! =)

[capsicum]

Thanks Samba! I will probably get something small to start with, I actually want to get the name BO tattooed on my left shoulder, in nice English-type calligraphy. Bo was my first bottle baby kitten and my favorite cat. She is deffinately attached to me, and I am attached to her :p Kinda like having kids ;)

TK

[treegirl]

It is like a 'burning-scratching' feeling that stings at first but once your natural endorfins (sp?)kick in you'll be fine. I think the place that hurt the most was on the top of my fingers and I just have a series of dots and lines. That DID hurt.. But not so much that I didn't want another one. Very addictive ancient artform --you can work with the pain and get yourself into a trance-like state. Very ritualistic.

Wonderful experience.

You can also take the picture you drew to a tattoo artist and have him/her clean it up a bit to suit you and skin so it will age well along with you.

Best of luck to you and keep us posted!

:)

[sassmuffin]

ooh, thats looking good :thumbsup:. i agree about the fine details, but you can always bring it in to several reputable places and talk to the artists about how they might go about achieving a similar effect...then choose from there, or something....
as for pain...speaking from my experience, i cant even really remember the pain now. but immediately after, i remember describing it as 'weird tickling somewhat pinchy-hurty burningISH annoying "pain"' [in quotes because it wasnt like...PAIN pain...]. I know thats a horrible explanation but there is no way to describe it, haha.

as for other tattoos, im with you on wanting to get something along the lines of a snake er something sometime in the future....thatd be rad.

good luck, and cant wait to see pics once its done! :D

ps: tatts ARE addicting! watch out, haha. so are piercings. and upon joining this forum, i am beginning to realize reptiles seem to be too. dammit. oh the things i will do once i turn eighteen....hehe

[capsicum]

One snake tattoo that I really want to get is a spotted python sorta curled and hanging down my arm. My spotted was my first snake, and I just thought that would be killer as a tattoo ;)

TK

[ZMonte85]

Cool drawing, if you can find an artist with the right black and grey talent/ability that will make for a killer tattoo. Don't worry about the pain, it's over before you know it and it's worth every second of it. I've got four myself, waiting to get the money to get more.

[ladyluck]

I have more tattoos than most.

It doesn't hurt, it's more irritating than anything.

enjoy.

And! do your research! Go to a reputal tattoo artist. You will pay a bit more, but you will be wya happier in the end.

You dont want to get tattooed by a 'scratcher'.

That sucks!

If you want advice on where to go, PM me and I can give you some excellent names and places.

k.

[Daimon]

The drawing is cool and its always best to have something original and having your own drawing is even better. I have my arm completly sleeved and am starting on my other arm. I do all my drawing so I know that no one will have my tattoo. Pain is Pain. It will hurt but I mentally block it. I agree that not all the detail will be able to be put on your tattoo.

[nita]

Have to agree with everyone here! I have one on my calf and another on my ankle and neither really hurt, feels kinda annoying. I also want another, I want to cover the rose on my left ankle with the head of a BP with the body coiling up around to my knee, BP's being my fav snake. Look around and find a good place though, lots of bad ones out there.

[sassmuffin]

Not sure if you've already said, but where do you plan on getting it?

[capsicum]

Well, I'm not actually sure where to get it nor how large. If I get something smaller, I will probably get this larger someplace, just not sure where lol.

I am thinking of probably BO on my left shoulder (where I can sort of see it, I really don't want something that I can't see, lol). And maybe a snake of some sort on my other arm. Of course I have a huge list that I would actually like, but finding a spot for each can be a challenge, lol.

TK

[paul vader]

that's a pretty cool dragon...good work. I've also got a date with Dr.Prick!! I have 3 mths to go on the wait list but I'm glad I've got a guy with an amazing rep and resume to cut me up !!! lol....I can say 1 thing...(if it's any pain like getting a piercing - some spots are worse than others, I know)...than BRING IT!!!! :D :D :D

SHUT UP JonD!!!! lol

[capsicum]

Thanks :D I am going to bring my pic to a local guy, actually 2 local guys, who are pretty talented. I'll see if either can work their magic on it, and let me know if it is possible. They both love a challenge, so maybe this will be worth it lol.

I think my first will be BO though, since it is something I have wanted for a while, lol. Then I can get the courage to get large more lavish tattoos ;) Of course, hubby is anti-tattoo, but hey, it's not like I am tattooing anyone's (re: ex) name on my butt, lol!

TK

[bubba]

I've been poking myself with insulin needles over the past twenty years and also have a few tattoos. Insulin shots hurt worse but they're not all that bad either. I agree with marisa, it all depends on what part of your body you're gonna have it done. It can also depend on how good the artist is. Experience makes all the difference. If the dragon is what you want then by all means "gitterdone"!

[ladyluck]

They say women have a way higher pain threshold too. I dont know how much merrit there is behind that, but it seems to be the concensus.

[treegirl]

i'd like to see ladyluck uh--i mean kurtis--go through childbirth. lol

[TheRedDragon]

Don't worry too much about the pain related to tattoos. I have 6, and I must say the worst one pain-wise was the one I have on my stomach. For the most part, the outline is the worst, and the shading is almost a relief. :) I at one point was afraid of needles, and getting my first one really helped me get over that fear. Now, they're an addiction, yet another expensive hobby aside from my herps. *L* I also find them, in a sense, to be rather relaxing.

That is a REALLY awesome drawing by the way; that would look pretty good on an upper arm in my opinion. Plus, getting your first one on the arm always seems better for people, as it tends to hurt less. I'm an absolute dragon FANATIC, so, I'll be getting plenty more of the creatures inked on me soon. :)

Everyone is different in how they react to getting tattooed, hopefully yours is a pleasant experience. Good luck! :)

[treegirl]

I agree--the tattoo I have on my stomach by far was the worst. ((worse than my fingers --i must admit) There is also alot of pointillism in the design so it was little individual stings felt like a hornet. It took about two hours to complete and at one point I felt like I was going to hurl. But I got that piece in San Francisco by female artist who I had read about so it was worth every ouchie.

BUT overall tattoos really aren't that painful. I LOVE the healing process. :)

[capsicum]

The more people say how easy theirs were, the more I am wanting to get this done ;) Thanks! :D

I also appreciate all the kind words about my drawing :) I felt that was a significant piece of work for me, it was one of the first pieces I did without using something for refference (I have many other pieces that were done using a picture, object, or other for refference).

I also have a Am Staff pic that I drew that I would love to have done ;) I will post that pic as soon as I get it downloaded onto the computer :) (It's in a scrapbook that I have from when I was working at the SPCA).

TK

[treegirl]

I like your drawing too! :) Be sure to post the other one when you can.

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