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Question of the Week - Designing a Tattoo When you Can't Draw

Sunday July 9, 2006
Q:I am looking for an idea of a whole back tattoo. I have looked in your gallery and other websites and I can't find anything that even comes close to what I am envisioning. I have wanted it for awhile and I am a crappy artist. Do you know of any websites that would help me in finding my idea or any pictures that you know of?

A:Your tattoo artist is your best resource for realizing an idea. Take them a few examples, your thoughts and maybe a rough drawing--even if it's not good, just something to give them an idea, and they should be able to draw up what you want. It may take more than one attempt and they may charge a small artist's fee, but it is the best way to get exactly what you want.

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July 10, 2006 at 11:41 pm
(1) ArtificerONE says:

Look to Tech., Not Talent. Paint Shop Pro, a little practice, pay attention to transperancies percentages, starting and ending background colors and the essential multi-redo setup tool and take scanned art, or web captured art and begin creating. Everyone messes up, so don’t sweat it!
Cut, paste, erase, add, airbrush…it only takes a little dedication and time.
Good Luck

July 29, 2006 at 12:35 am
(2) Patti Jo says:

If you haven’t solved your problem yet of getting your back piece drawn….contact me with your idea and let me see if I can come up with something. I specialize in custom tattoos, portraits, etc. Sincerely…Patti Jo of “One Eyed Jack’s TATTOOS…On The Road Again”

January 24, 2007 at 7:53 am
(3) jessyca says:

eu gostaria de saber, como se faz a henna,ou aonde eu posso encontrar????

January 24, 2007 at 8:46 am
(4) Karen says:

Você pode encontrar o henna em lojas indian do mantimento ou você pode requisitá-lo em linha em http://www.naturalexpressions.org

June 7, 2008 at 10:07 am
(5) helen says:

i’m actually looking for a design for my car but i want, tribal stuff like on tattoos, id like 3.

a dragon and tiger fighting for on top of the car.
a tribal on the drives side of the car.
a tribal tiger for the passenger side.

i’ve tried a few times but i just cant seem to get it right.

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