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ScottWilliams
03-25-2010, 01:43 PM
I have a very ugly tattoo on my chest that I would like to get turned into a nice piece that flows into my left arm for about a three-quarter sleeve.

The idea I have for the tattoo is this.


The ugly black silhouette of the gargoyle (which is the current tattoo) would be turned into a view of stars in space as the background which would also fill gaps between characters down my arm.

I would like to incorporate Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Kyle Rayner, John Stewart, Guy Gardner and Kilowog.

I would like two to three Guardians in different poses.

I would like the Green Lantern Central Battery and 3-4 Green Lantern rings of different sizes (showing distance) flying through space (around my arm) with green contrails, looking for new bearers.

I would also like to work in Nekron, Saint Walker, Atrocitus, Larfleeze, Sinestro (yellow costume), an Indigo Lantern and yes, even Carol Ferris as a Star Sapphire.


I'm not sure what pose works best for trying to design this so there are a few for you to work with.

http://forums.projectfanboy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9147&d=1269553069
http://forums.projectfanboy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9148&d=1269553069
http://forums.projectfanboy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9149&d=1269553069
http://forums.projectfanboy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9150&d=1269553069
http://forums.projectfanboy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9151&d=1269553069

This last picture is my inspiration behind the tattoo, but I don't want a complete copy of it or anything.

http://forums.projectfanboy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9152&d=1269553197
Shane W
03-25-2010, 01:44 PM
Nice muffin-top.
panco
03-25-2010, 01:46 PM
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/10/22/ugly-daughter_2U7Sy_1822.jpg

There you go no need to thank me.
Ryan Elliott
03-25-2010, 01:47 PM
I think I'd like to try this in photoshop. Give me until Saturday, and I'll see what I can come up with.
ScottWilliams
03-25-2010, 01:49 PM
Nice muffin-top.

Thanks. It really does bring all the boys to the yard.

Wait a minute...


I think I'd like to try this in photoshop. Give me until Saturday, and I'll see what I can come up with.

Awesome! Thanks! :D
A.Huerta
03-25-2010, 01:51 PM
You should go to a shop.

Comic artists generally dont know much about tattoos.
Buk Was Right
03-25-2010, 01:51 PM
How much does this job pay?
A.Huerta
03-25-2010, 01:53 PM
This guy may be able to help you out.

http://biggcaz.deviantart.com/
Ben
03-25-2010, 02:00 PM
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/thedailynow/deftattoo.jpg
Ryan Elliott
03-25-2010, 02:05 PM
Thanks. It really does bring all the boys to the yard.

Wait a minute...



Awesome! Thanks! :D


Don't expect anything groundbreaking :)
ScottWilliams
03-25-2010, 02:17 PM
How much does this job pay?

I guess could drop fifty on whoever comes up with the design I actually use. Wife and design pending of course.


This guy may be able to help you out.

http://biggcaz.deviantart.com/

Danke.

_______

And now a question to boggle the mind.

Which came first? The Panco or the Ben?
Donal DeLay
03-25-2010, 02:24 PM
You should go to a shop.

Only answer this thread needs, right there.

Take that 50 you're going to drop and give it to the tattoo artist as a tip. GO to a shop and tell him what you posted here. It's for the best. Afterall, he's the one that has to apply it.
Ryan Elliott
03-25-2010, 02:27 PM
Anyone wanna find me a full body shot of Kilowog from a comic that looks like he's flying?
ScottWilliams
03-25-2010, 02:35 PM
Anyone wanna find me a full body shot of Kilowog from a comic that looks like he's flying?

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/kilowogMOGO.jpg

This one has a bunch of GL's....

http://i.livescience.com/images/BLN_0p14_15.jpg
Ryan Elliott
03-25-2010, 02:37 PM
http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/kilowogMOGO.jpg

This one has a bunch of GL's....

http://i.livescience.com/images/BLN_0p14_15.jpg


Perfect!
frzamonkey
03-25-2010, 02:43 PM
Only answer this thread needs, right there.

truth.

tattoo artists like doing big custom pieces.
dEnny!
03-25-2010, 02:49 PM
Nice muffin-top.

I feel bad, but the quickness of the comment made me chuckle, but RUUUUDE!
dEnny!
03-25-2010, 02:50 PM
How much does this job pay?

Are you currently a working, well-known artist? If not, chalk it up to experience and resume building. ;)
Donal DeLay
03-25-2010, 02:59 PM
Are you currently a working, well-known artist? If not, chalk it up to experience and resume building. ;) If he keeps doing pro bono work he'll never be a "working artist".

Work is work, sucka!
Buk Was Right
03-25-2010, 03:00 PM
Are you currently a working, well-known artist? If not, chalk it up to experience and resume building. ;)

My name better not be smaller than the "Mom" on his ass!
ScottWilliams
03-27-2010, 09:39 AM
Any progress on this Ryan? :)
Ryan Elliott
03-27-2010, 09:43 AM
I'm a fucking loser.

Dude, I got so caught up in my video editing class and getting everything ready for my film shoot that I completely forgot.

I swear to you RIGHT NOW that I will have this mock up ON Monday. Come hell or high water I will have it HERE on monday.
ScottWilliams
03-27-2010, 10:35 AM
Ok, thanks man. :)
Ryan Elliott
03-29-2010, 08:50 AM
Alright! Got it. Now, it's nothing mindbendingly awesome, and it's not to 100% exact specifications. But I think I got the general idea.

Let me know if the image doesn't show up, and I'll upload it again when I get home.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2867/gltattoo.jpg
Jef UK
03-29-2010, 09:20 AM
What in the world will you get to cover that embarrasing tattoo?
Ryan_ZOOM_Turner
03-29-2010, 09:30 AM
Go to a tattoo shop and talk to an actual tattoo artist.
ScottWilliams
03-29-2010, 07:19 PM
Alright! Got it. Now, it's nothing mindbendingly awesome, and it's not to 100% exact specifications. But I think I got the general idea.

Let me know if the image doesn't show up, and I'll upload it again when I get home.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2867/gltattoo.jpg

Boy Ryan, you sure got me good! :surrend:
BriRedfern
03-29-2010, 07:46 PM
Boy Ryan, you sure got me good! :surrend:

Huh?
Jason California
03-29-2010, 07:50 PM
Huh?

He thought Ryan was going to draw something.
BriRedfern
03-29-2010, 07:53 PM
He thought Ryan was going to draw something.
Why would he think that?

I think I'd like to try this in photoshop. Give me until Saturday, and I'll see what I can come up with.

At least now he has something he can give to an actual tattoo artist without them saying what the fuck is a guardian?

I'm sure I am missing some important piece to all this, so I will back awaya as it doesn't concern me in any way....

Did remind me to post my Mall/Godzilla request, so that is something!
zakuraba
03-29-2010, 07:53 PM
This sounds like a horrible idea for a tattoo.
Marc Lombardi
03-30-2010, 05:20 AM
He thought Ryan was going to draw something.

A professional level comic book artist is expected to draw and ink something with more than half a dozen characters...in action poses and with a background...for $50?

I'm thinking that what Ryan did is above and beyond what most people would have even done in a similar circumstance. And Steven should be damn happy to have received something like that so quickly. Like Brian said. At least now Steven will have something to take to the actual tattoo artist to have him start working with to create his/her own piece to put on his arm.
Jason California
03-30-2010, 05:55 AM
I am not knocking Ryan. I may also have assumed to much on what Steve is thinking.
Marc Lombardi
03-30-2010, 06:01 AM
I am not knocking Ryan. I may also have assumed to much on what Steve is thinking.

I know. I was agreeing with you and pointing out what seems to be the ludicrousness of the original request. Pretty much everyone here said Steven should go direct to the tattoo artist and bring reference for what he wants. I think they're right.