:roflmao:Navarre said:
And yes, that would be a cool tattoo.
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The place I got mine done will retouch them for free pretty much forever provding you dont mess it up yourself... (ie get a cut across it or let it sunbleach)Navarre said:
Navarre
Master Black Belt
That's good to know, thanks.
I have found two designs so far that seem interesting. Any opinions on either?
http://www.geocities.com/navarre_2001/Phoenix.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/navarre_2001/phoenix3.jpg
I have found two designs so far that seem interesting. Any opinions on either?
http://www.geocities.com/navarre_2001/Phoenix.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/navarre_2001/phoenix3.jpg
Solidman82
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Big on the Pheonix I see
don't want any color to your phoenix?
Navarre
Master Black Belt
Do y'all like the first design, the second, or neither?
Yes, I like the phoenix. It represents, for me, a spirit that refuses to be extinguished. It is also the symbol for my martial arts system, representing the rising and advancing of the spirit.
No, I want color. I want it red with black trim. These were just two images I found online.
On the first one, I was thinking of some modifications. I was thinking that a yin-yang could be below the phoenix. The yang would be on the right-hand side with the larger end toward the bottom. The tail of it would taper up as usual but be blended seamlessly into the phoenix as shown.
The color scheme would be black for the yang but blending into a deep red as the tail of the yang fades into the phoenix.
The yin wouldn't be entirely outlined on the outside but only suggested by a line of the phoenix arcing partway along the outside border of the yin. It would still have the interior dot on the upper section underneath the phoenix.
Does that makes sense? If so, does it seem like a good design?
I've received mixed reaction on whether or not the kanji should be on the design at all. Some think it's "too much", particularly if I add on the yin-yang. Others like it. What do you think?
Of course, if I keep the kanji I'll have to get some different script. I want mine to read, "Hey, this chicken's on fire!"
Yes, I like the phoenix. It represents, for me, a spirit that refuses to be extinguished. It is also the symbol for my martial arts system, representing the rising and advancing of the spirit.
No, I want color. I want it red with black trim. These were just two images I found online.
On the first one, I was thinking of some modifications. I was thinking that a yin-yang could be below the phoenix. The yang would be on the right-hand side with the larger end toward the bottom. The tail of it would taper up as usual but be blended seamlessly into the phoenix as shown.
The color scheme would be black for the yang but blending into a deep red as the tail of the yang fades into the phoenix.
The yin wouldn't be entirely outlined on the outside but only suggested by a line of the phoenix arcing partway along the outside border of the yin. It would still have the interior dot on the upper section underneath the phoenix.
Does that makes sense? If so, does it seem like a good design?
I've received mixed reaction on whether or not the kanji should be on the design at all. Some think it's "too much", particularly if I add on the yin-yang. Others like it. What do you think?
Of course, if I keep the kanji I'll have to get some different script. I want mine to read, "Hey, this chicken's on fire!"
Navarre ~ I like the first one. The second one is cool too except I think the tribal style is a trend on the way out. No offense to anyone with tribal tattoos, I like them and think they're cool looking, just depends on if you care it might be considered trendy at some point in the future.
I agree about the kanji and yin yang. I would do one or the other but not both. Or possibly a very small kanji, less dominant than the one in the picture if you decide to add the yin yang. Otherwise it looks fine the size in the photo, but I'd go less bold and blocky and with more of a finer calligraphy look.
I like your idea of the yin yang and the way it would blend into the phoenix. It sounds like a great design. If it's not centered, but off to the right, you could balance it with a small kanji at the upper left of the tattoo. I'd have to see what it looked like before saying for sure. It could still end up looking like too much or just not right with both.
I agree about the kanji and yin yang. I would do one or the other but not both. Or possibly a very small kanji, less dominant than the one in the picture if you decide to add the yin yang. Otherwise it looks fine the size in the photo, but I'd go less bold and blocky and with more of a finer calligraphy look.
I like your idea of the yin yang and the way it would blend into the phoenix. It sounds like a great design. If it's not centered, but off to the right, you could balance it with a small kanji at the upper left of the tattoo. I'd have to see what it looked like before saying for sure. It could still end up looking like too much or just not right with both.
Solidman82
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For anybody looking for information or certain symbols, I have found an extremely useful page. I post it here because I found it on my search for tattoo stuff. http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/blsymbols.htm there you go, a symbol dictionary.
enjoy,
Jeff
enjoy,
Jeff
Solidman82
Purple Belt
here's a better link for those looking for specific Japanese Kanji but aren't fluent in Japanese. They will even design the word you are looking for for $5.
http://japanese.about.com/bltattoo.htm
http://japanese.about.com/bltattoo.htm
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I have a large chinese dragon that covers my entire right upper arm and shoulder. I have another smaller chinese dragon on my left arm.
I was born in the year of the dragon (1964) but I didnt know that till just a week ago
They symbolize nothing other than the fact that I like dragons.
My art is Japanese anyway :asian:
You cant see the whole thing here cuz of my small friend, but its the only picture I have right now.
I was born in the year of the dragon (1964) but I didnt know that till just a week ago
They symbolize nothing other than the fact that I like dragons.
My art is Japanese anyway :asian:
You cant see the whole thing here cuz of my small friend, but its the only picture I have right now.
Nice tat from what I can see. Cute dog too. Is it a JRT or JRT mix? I have two. I was born in the year of the dragon too and didn't know til just now!
Navarre
Master Black Belt
I think you should get a matching tattoo for your dog's right haunch. He'd love it. All the "bitches" would think he's so cool; a real rebel.
hong kong fooey
Black Belt
I myself have two tattoos one is THE BIG BAD WOLF on my left arm and my other tattoo is a panther going into my skin on my back. the one on my back hurt like you know what I guess because your back is so tender
Eternal Beginner
Brown Belt
I was feeling rather left out at a grappling tournament on Saturday...I was the only female competitor without a tattoo. I guess I was a non-conforming conformist in that crowd?
Tell 'em you have a tattoo...just not somewhere that shows!
Eternal Beginner
Brown Belt
arnisador said:
Nah...I kinda like the feeling of being a rebel!:ultracool (if you knew me, you'd know how funny the thought of me as rebel is:lol: - I'm the most conformingest conformist that has ever conformed!)
kenpo_cory
Purple Belt
Ive been trying to post a pic of my new dragon tattoo but it wont ever load it.
I have a Samurai tat on my right shoulder and some various bits of tribal and a scorpion on my left shoulder and a black widow spider on my left rear shoulder blade.....I would like to turn 1/2 the tribal into a dragon..when i get the time
My wife has Ki in kanji and a rose with thorns that i designed it looks pretty cool.............
I used to have some tatoo pics and will post them if i can find them
My wife has Ki in kanji and a rose with thorns that i designed it looks pretty cool.............
I used to have some tatoo pics and will post them if i can find them
check file size and dimensionskenpo_cory said:
kenpo_cory
Purple Belt
This is my new dragon i just got in october. Nothing fancy but i like the look. The picture itself isnt that good though, i had to do some tweaking on it to get it to post. By the way, thanks Bob. I shouldve looked at the size restrictions huh? 
