6/1/22 6:00p ∙ 7/6/22 3:00p ∙ 8/3/22 noon ∙ 9/7/22 noon Half Sleeve Fern (strong emphasis on the ferns and darker, natural greens) botanical with more dark blues. Greens, blues, whites, greys. Different types of eucalyptus (Blues, whites, ash-blues for the euc?), succulents, leaves. No turquoise or neon-ish blues. Would like it if it curved over the shoulder a little and/or past elbow posterior or anterior; however it works best. Love hyper-realistic work.
Some elements to incorporate: - A burgundy Cana Lily or two mixed in (picked burgundy color because I think it would be a nice contrast against the greens and blues, but am open to what you think would translate best) - My Dad's writing (don't want it to be front and center, along an edge somewhere discreet would be fine) - My Doberman (Still trying to figure out this part. I know it’s a random add to a botanical sleeve, but if we can figure it out, I’d like my boy in there somehow.)
Filler, sleeve background
Heavy on the ferns for background/filler with more blue items
Different shades and types of Eucalyptus (blue-ish green could go here), pods, IS THAT CABBAGE? Would that look good?
Ferns & eucalyptus
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Ferns and eucalyptus, some white inspo plant
Love this style, coloring and detail
love the detail and color in this one
Love this style, coloring and detail
Leaf detail and coloring.
eucalyptus
eucalyptus
eucalyptus
dark blue accent
dark blue acent
dark blue accent
dark blue accent
Don't want blueberries - just like this color blue
white-ish leaf shape for filler?
Hard no to lotus pods.
Element details
Cana Lilly or two mixed in there.
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Burgundy color for Cana
Cana Lily: leaf color detail. I think the darker burgundy and green would work well as filler behind the cana flower.
Burgundy red for the cana flower. This photo for flower detail (not color)
Burgundy red for the cana flower. This photo for flower detail (not color)
More cana flower shape
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Required element; dad's hand written phrase
Along the edge somewhere; one line or two
Just the outline of a doberman somewhere?Negative space or white?
Negative space ear outline?
Random insight: I like negative space lines or whatever this is
Random insight: I like negative space lines or whatever this is
TATTOO #2
Tattoo with my friend
Carrie Pullen 7/5/22 noon
For Carrie: tricep tattoo, green detailed big fern in front of an oval negative space defined by blue, grey, white ombre.
Hyper-realistic. As big as you want / have time for. Will probably be another sleeve in the future, you talented enabler.
This, but with blue ombre for the dot or shading coming away from the negative space oval. (Doesn't have to be dots; can be whatever you think is best for possible sleeve filler in the future.)
The dark blues, blues, whites and greys I like for the ombre oval border.
love the detail and color in this one
color
ok with it wrapping somehow like this or just being straight on the tricep
Love this coloring and detail
Don't want blueberries, just like this type of blue. No neon or turquoise.
I like these colors for the blues too
Sleeve #2 (Full coverage) - More Hyper-realistic ferns, maybe a couple of larger cannas. Negative space to echo my other sleeve. background ideas: mandalas, dot work, sacred geometry, negative space. Can the blue ombre be extended and transition to black dot mandala / sacred geo? Maybe in a swooshy pattern? Required element: portion of a violin for my niece (subtle, inside of arm?)
Left arm already has this.
The light source, detail in this is awesome.
The blues and greens! YESMA'AM!
i'm sorry for the drawing, i tried. swooshy curve to the front of the arm?
Can the blue ombre be extended and transition to black dot mandala / sacred geo? Maybe in a swooshy pattern?
Nothing about this tattoo other than a color image over a black background.
Favorite negative space geo / mandala dot style
Background?
Lines and dots, lines and dots
Delicate line work and awesome transition over a joint.
Dot work and more delicate floof?
This feels heavy & clunky to me, but I keep coming back to it. Maybe it's the outer fleurs?
I like the mix of lines and dot work in this....but not the shapes of the flowers? I dunno.
sacred geo filler style?
Clever negative space shapes
detailed black leaf?
A part of a violin.
I like the left most image because it's recognizable, but the strings are neat too.
Realistic colors for violin
I don't want musical notes anywhere near me.
Old Ideas.
I probably won't be able to handle seeing his face in this much detail every day. Half of his face or full front facing, whatever works best Detailed black and white/grey shaded / dot work? (Maybe his eye(s) in amber?)
i like the way the image fades on the left edge
this style, minus the halo
style & detail
Face Details
This is my favorite expression and shows the amber color for his eyes.
