Thread: Halloween Tattoo - any help improving?

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I've wanted a halloween tattoo to add to my collection for years, and i've decided it's gonna be now, as a sort of 21'st birthday present to myself this month.

The only thing is, i suck at drawing. There's loads of great designs online, but i don't want something on me forever some stranger has done, but i also don't want it to look like crap which it does right now haha.

I have the idea in my head but it just doesn't look great on paper, if any of the Halloween forum community who like to draw could improve my design that'd be great!

If no one feels like it then that's ok but it'd be cool if someone with actual skill could transform my basic idea into something that'd look awesome, the bonus for you being i'd be sporting your design permanently!



incase the image doesn't load for you
http://www.halloweenforum.com/pictur...pictureid=3745

That's the general idea i have, after i drew it i was thinking maybe the moon could be bigger, like behind the whole tree, maybe that'd look better, you could feel free to use your creative spin on it

if it helps this is the one i got my inspiration from

http://www.tattoosymbol.com/articles/halloween-big.jpg

the colors also, i like that but it'd be nice to have something more unique than stealing somebody's drawing ya know

the size would have to be about 405x405 pixels on the computer to be the right size for the gap on my arm on paper

if anyone feels like helping me out it would be much appreciated

You didn't say exactly what your design was...or am I missing something? Describe what you had in mind. I can see if I can photoshop you something.

Originally Posted by Elza

You didn't say exactly what your design was...or am I missing something? Describe what you had in mind. I can see if I can photoshop you something.

I included a pic of what i could sketch on paper, its showing up for me

It should work, was the BB code the halloween forum image gallery gave me

i'll include a link to the image under it incase it's not loading for some people

edit:

just did a google image search for halloween tattoo and turns out the tree and gravestone idea i made in my head has already been turned into a tattoo

http://www.zhippo.com/JoshWoodsHOSTE...ttoo%20now.jpg

that's an awesome design, except for the TOT'er in my opinion, but the colors are exactly what i was thinking

I can see it !!!! you can take it to the tattoo shop and have them improve on the drawing that way its still your drawing just touched up!!

I was going to suggest taking it to a tattoo place - take in your sketches and look at the artist's portfolios until you find someone that has the style that you like and have them work on your sketch.

They do their best work when you work with them - and you can have them tweak it until it is exactly what you envisioned.

I think your sketch has a lot of potential - I keep putting off getting one since I can't decide exactly what I want!

I say go for a full back piece and include everything halloween in it. Witches, full moon, bat, haunted house, cemetery, spooky trees, wicked fence, ghost and tot's.

I've been thinking about getting a Halloween themed sleeve done. Maybe using vintage images from the 1920's through 60's. Anyone else have Halloween themed tats?

Jim

OMGDan it is a great idea for a tat! I'm tempted to play in Photoshop and see what I can come up with for you, but I don't have much time. If I start playing with the design I'll PM you.

Your best bet might be going to the place you plan on getting the tat and have them sketch it out like others suggested.

Originally Posted by Dalloween

I've been thinking about getting a Halloween themed sleeve done. Maybe using vintage images from the 1920's through 60's. Anyone else have Halloween themed tats?

I have a pumpkin tat on my ankle, been wanting to get a black rose.

Agreed, the artists at the shop (make sure it's a good/professional shop) can easily turn that into something really nice and clean looking. The idea looks great!

Originally Posted by Dalloween

I've been thinking about getting a Halloween themed sleeve done. Maybe using vintage images from the 1920's through 60's. Anyone else have Halloween themed tats?

Jim

Does this count???





here's the concept art