Caine22 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 This is my first tattoo and I desperately need ideas on how to improve the look of it. The background is rather dull and not what I wanted. The shading has gone mad and the head part of the dragon is so dark that you barely recognize that its the head of the dragon. I am asking for your help on how to improve the emphasis of the whole dragon, should I consider adding color on it or should I ask for white ink to fill it up? The background :( If anyone there who have any idea on what to add to make it interesting rather than a big shade of gray. Thanks a lot guys! I will appreciate any response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Talk to the person who tattooed you and let them know what you are not happy about. No one on here can tell you something better than a tattooer seeing it in person. Also, just for reference, adding "white" will not help anything. White pigment won't lighten already applied black. irezumi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine22 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks for your advise! would you consider having the dragon filled with bright color? cause it really bothers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks for your advise! would you consider having the dragon filled with bright color? cause it really bothers me. The only valid answer to your questions is that you need to go speak to a tattooer, in person, about what you are not happy about. If someone tells you different...they are probably wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 From the photos, it doesn't look the the tattoo is healed. Give it a little time to soften up (2-3 months) and then go talk to a tattooer you respect. rozone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Hmm, I agree that it looks like it needs to heal. It does seem very dark, but my concerns with it wouldn't really be the shading or the background. I'm not sure if it's appropriate for me to point out my issues with the tattoo. Brock Varty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine22 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks a lot! It gives me some sort of reassurance. I have another concern, ill post a picture of the shading on the back part of my tattoo.. It doesnt really look well and neatly done for me. I raised this concern to my artist and he said that the skin will stretch and even the colors out. It makes me wonder if hes just trying to cover up his mistake or uf hes telling the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'm assuming those are wind bars? The peaks seem odd if that's the case. The bigger thing I see is the anatomy of the dragon seems off to me. The arms are disproportionately long Imo, and the tail end of the dragon seems too small. I don't mean to offend or pick apart your tattoo, but it seems like you were looking for an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I agree with others who say that you have to let it heal. I am NOT a tattooer, but I do have a lot of gray-shaded tattoos, and depending on a number of factors, their healing time varies. Until it's completely healed, you won't really know how it will look. Gray wash heals differently than other colors in that it looks reddish for longer. Agai: not a tattooer, just a guy who's healed a lot of tattoos. Good luck. Iwar, CultExciter, David Flores and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I agree with others who say that you have to let it heal. I am NOT a tattooer, but I do have a lot of gray-shaded tattoos, and depending on a number of factors, their healing time varies. Until it's completely healed, you won't really know how it will look. Gray wash heals differently than other colors in that it looks reddish for longer. Agai: not a tattooer, just a guy who's healed a lot of tattoos.Good luck. Agreed, here is how red the grey work looked on me. It took longer than the black for the reddness to subside. Brock Varty and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine22 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 I think it is windbars. My tattoo artist said that he will put clouds when we were discussing how the background will be. Should i complain? Cause i will have this fixed but not with the artist who made this. I now feel ripped off for all the money I paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 @Caine22 where are you located? Maybe we can suggest some good artists in your area to check out. slayer9019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine22 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thats a relief. I live in Melbourne, Victoria,Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 DYNAMICTATTOO.COM 71 Swan Street, Richmond, 3121 Vic AUSTRALIA You want Trevor McStay. Really. Iwar, Caine22, reverend1 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine22 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thanks mate! Ill look up unto that. reverend1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It can definitely be brightened up. The dragon head on my chest was a bit to dark and the artist worked some lighter greens into it and it helped. Go back to the original artist, provided you feel comfortable doing so. Rob - - - Updated - - - It can definitely be brightened up. The dragon head on my chest was a bit to dark and the artist worked some lighter greens into it and it helped. Go back to the original artist, provided you feel comfortable doing so. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine22 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thank you buddy! Ill definitely have it colored this time. Best option for me i guess is to have a bright red on it to bring life to the dragon itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eavo Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 yea i think you should def contact your artist, communication is key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmen1979 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I've never tattooed anyone, but I don't see how you're skin will stretch out and make that shading better. It's not blended well at all. I wouldn't go back to the original tattooer. Caine22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProvidenceTattoo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Give it time to heal and once the tattoo has settled in, If you still think you want to add something to it-- definitely go talk to the artist. I am sure he would be more than willing to figure something out with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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