Help me with a tattoo design. [Archive] - Comic Book Resources Forums

Ed Cunard

02-23-2007, 09:29 AM

So, if I can get a walk-in tattoo appointment tomorrow, I may have new ink by the time I make it to Rocketship. I'm down to three images. Help me choose. I may not actually take your advice, but I will keep it under advisement.

All three images are representations of Thoth:

His roles in Egyptian mythology were many. Thoth served as a mediating power, especially between good and evil, making sure neither had a decisive victory over the other. He also served as scribe of the gods, credited with the invention of writing and alphabets (ie. hieroglyphs) themselves.

So, here are the three images.

Image One:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/edcunard/thoth.jpg

I like this one because it has a very classic feel. My worry is, though, that while it's classic, it may not work well as a tattoo.

Image Two:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/edcunard/Thoth.jpg

I'd just be getting the version on the left. I like the head and the coloring quite a bit.

Image Three:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/edcunard/5399a.jpg

This one is a little more ornate. I don't like the head quite as much, but I do like the detail.

So, what are your thoughts?

Joe Rice

02-23-2007, 09:30 AM

Can you do image 2 with the detailing from 3?

Ed Cunard

02-23-2007, 09:32 AM

Maybe. I'm not sure. I don't see why not.

Winslow

02-23-2007, 09:32 AM

Image 3 is the most pleasing to my eye . . for whatever that's worth.

I know nothing about tattoos . . .

Joe Rice

02-23-2007, 09:33 AM

Maybe. I'm not sure. I don't see why not.

You're right, two's color is better. But what if in that color you had the chainmail design of three?

Ed Cunard

02-23-2007, 09:34 AM

You're right, two's color is better. But what if in that color you had the chainmail design of three?

I like the head better, too.

Yeah, maybe with the chainmail added. I'm also going to have to do something around it, as I plan on sleeving that arm out someday.

Joe Rice

02-23-2007, 09:35 AM

And you should have Thoth have a tattoo of you on his arm!

jessecuster3

02-23-2007, 09:36 AM

I like 3 as well but I like the head of 2 better.

Ed Cunard

02-23-2007, 09:36 AM

And you should have Thoth have a tattoo of you on his arm!

That says "Mom." In a heart!

Or maybe Thoth can have an awesome Captain America tattoo.

Joe Rice

02-23-2007, 09:41 AM

That says "Mom." In a heart!

Or maybe Thoth can have an awesome Captain America tattoo.

Haw!

No, seriously, a little tattoo of you. And then hire a microtattooist to have a tattoo of him on the tattoo of you on the tattoo of him! INFINITE TATTOOS!

Ed Cunard

02-23-2007, 09:43 AM

Haw!

No, seriously, a little tattoo of you. And then hire a microtattooist to have a tattoo of him on the tattoo of you on the tattoo of him! INFINITE TATTOOS!

CRISIS OF INFINITE TATTOOS. WEEPY SUPERMAN!

JeffreyWKramer

02-23-2007, 10:24 AM

I think you should instead get a tattoo based on a Jim Balent drawing of a big-boobed woman.

Failing that, I like Thoth #3.

Agent Helix

02-23-2007, 10:58 AM

Wait a minute... NONE OF THOSE ARE SPACE GHOST AT ALL!

DubipR

02-23-2007, 12:09 PM

Got to go with number with but with an extra tattoo on Thoth's arm of Crowley's face!

captain_unimpressive

02-23-2007, 02:29 PM

Wait a minute... NONE OF THOSE ARE SPACE GHOST AT ALL!

That is odd, isn't it?

Seriously, at first I thought that the post read "representations of Toth". :D

Matt Algren

02-23-2007, 03:55 PM

I like #3, and getting a tattoo of you on Thoth's little arm is a great idea. How will this look against your skintone, though? And can they make it look raised, like this?

http://www.tehuti.co.uk/images/tehuti.gif

As for ornamentation, I found this, and I like the eyes and junk at the bottom.

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/f38/4b9/f384b9b7-68bb-47ed-af2d-f93f49dfd609

howyadoin

02-23-2007, 03:56 PM

I like #3, and getting a tattoo of you on Thoth's little arm is a great idea. How will this look against your skintone, though?What skintone?

K'Nort

02-23-2007, 04:29 PM

I voted 3. Mostly because of the head. It's just kinda creepy when it's as small (compared to the body) as in the other two. Agree that the colours for #2 are the best. Especially for translating to skin.

Nikita

02-24-2007, 11:00 AM

So, if I can get a walk-in tattoo appointment tomorrow, I may have new ink by the time I make it to Rocketship. I'm down to three images. Help me choose. I may not actually take your advice, but I will keep it under advisement.

All three images are representations of Thoth:

Image Two:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/edcunard/Thoth.jpg

So, what are your thoughts?

I love image two. That's awesome.

Your tatoo idea inspired me to draw today since I'm stuck inside with the snow. I used to draw tatoo designs for friends all the time. Let me know if you'd like me to sketch something up for ya.

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2738/img0001bt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Kevin M.

02-24-2007, 11:12 AM

You should give the third one a try.

Nikita

02-24-2007, 11:32 AM

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/f38/4b9/f384b9b7-68bb-47ed-af2d-f93f49dfd609

This one's gorgeous.

Gary_B

02-24-2007, 11:40 AM

I voted for #3 because of the cool hieroglyphics.

Matt Algren

03-02-2007, 07:15 AM

So have you irrevocably scarred your body yet?

Winslow

03-02-2007, 07:38 AM

So have you irrevocably scarred your body yet?

Ed decided to go with this . .

I don't know what to say.

Matt Algren

03-02-2007, 07:40 AM

Ed decided to go with this . .

I don't know what to say.
That's not what I expected the attachment to be.

Seriously, I can't stop laughing. I think there's something wrong with me.

Winslow

03-02-2007, 07:43 AM

That's not what I expected the attachment to be.

Seriously, I can't stop laughing. I think there's something wrong with me.

It just means you find my sense of humor funny, so yeah something's wrong with you.

jessecuster3

03-02-2007, 07:47 AM

Ed as long as this thread is revived, what would your patron saint Ol Blue Eyes himself say about you having a sleeve?

Ed Cunard

03-02-2007, 08:59 AM

He'd mock me. But he's dead, so he can't.

I've decided on a modified version of number 2. The guy is doing a custom piece based off of it. There are certain things about the form of it that I was desperate to keep, so we're working from there. I have an appointment set up for March 31st.

I hate waiting.

Winslow

03-02-2007, 09:24 AM

I've decided on a modified version of number 2. The guy is doing a custom piece based off of it. There are certain things about the form of it that I was desperate to keep, so we're working from there.

True . . . .

(man I am silly today . . . )

jessecuster3

03-02-2007, 09:46 AM

True . . . .

(man I am silly today . . . )

Hilarious! Good show, man.

howyadoin

03-02-2007, 05:14 PM

I've decided on a modified version of number 2. The guy is doing a custom piece based off of it. There are certain things about the form of it that I was desperate to keep, so we're working from there. I have an appointment set up for March 31st. Sounds to me like you made the right choice. I look forward to seeing photos.