ebiegirl;57314 wrote:
Have you checked out deviant art? Some interesting designs on there sometimes 🙂

Hey I check out that site you suggested and theres some great Koi sketches on there! Thanks a lot, I might have to bring this up when I talk to the artist.

Yeah I like that its pretty cool. You should def. finish that for a full half.

ebiegirl;57274 wrote:
Welcome! We seem to like similar designs, as I’ve always wanted a similar koi idea too. Lol. Any chance you’re a pisces, or just a coincidence with the two fish? Anyways, welcome!

Haha yes I am born march 7th. I still can’t decide whether or not I want to get some color, or just it B&G with some really good shading. I…[Read more]

zimmer;57048 wrote:
Hello

I have a dark cloud tat. Its faded a bit now and im wondering if adding darker lines to give the cloud texture. Please see the photo of mine below

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/3124/imagesb3x.jpg

Im just not happy with the ‘block ink’ You will see its only 1/5 done so i still need to do that. Also i have posted…[Read more]

Bdubbs;57078 wrote:
Thats what my artist charges as well, take your time and make sure you know what you want.

I am pretty set in what I want, but I am still debating on whether I want one or two Koi fish. Relationships are really important to me, and I wanted the Koi to sort of symbolize myself and future (hopefully) partner. It would let me…[Read more]

Bdubbs;57063 wrote:
sounds like your pretty open to colors. If you go and talk to that artist, you should ask his opinions as far as colors with your skin complexion. good luck 🙂

I am open to color, I am just unsure how it will looks years from now. I went to the shop today , but the artist wasn’t there. I looked through his portfolio some…[Read more]

Sherav;56971 wrote:
Hi

It is all down to personal taste. Myself I would have a portrait done in black and shade and would get any further ones done the same.

That said I have full colour backpiece and can see the attraction.

The reason I suggest black and shade is because flesh tones can be very difficult to establish (although looking at the…[Read more]

Thanks for the good advice! I did look at some artists work in their portfolios online and I am really impressed by this one guy’s work. I really would like to go in the shop and see more of his work and maybe talk to him about prices etc. I am thinking about color since it is Koi, but I have a pretty tan complexion since I am italian, and I don’t…[Read more]

Bdubbs;56989 wrote:
Well most artist will NOT just sketch something up for you, and then hand it over so you can go anywhere to get inked. Some require a consultation and a downpayment, thus making sure you’ll come back.

Well yes that is true. I guess I am just concerned that I now have to find a new artist and I am nervous about getting…[Read more]