msalpha Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and need some advice/ tips. I recently got a new tattoo (my 2nd one) on my right side and I am already thinking how to add to it or modify it. It is a freehand tree and birds- I have attached some pictures of my tattoo (it is only 3 weeks old). I was thinking of getting a blue and purple colour smoke trail, flowing between the birds and across my back to my left shoulder and then connecting to a watercolour hummingbird on my left shoulder blade. Any feedback would be much appreciated :) Thank you, Ms.A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Congrats on your new tattoo. I wouldn't do what you are thinking. It sounds like you are considering covering a lot of real estate on your back just to connect two tattoos, and a color trail would be boring. This tattoo stands on its own just fine - no need to mess with it. Instead, think about a completely new tattoo on your back. The back is a huge flat surface and it would be a shame to eat up some of that great room with a long filler. My $0.02. bongsau, daveborjes, marley mission and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalpha Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks for the feedback! When I think of it that way, you are correct, it would be a waste of space. I will focus on the hummingbird idea instead :) SeeSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el twe Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 @SeeSea definitely knows a thing or two about the back as prime real estate... Kimmie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 @SeeSea definitely knows a thing or two about the back as prime real estate... ... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmie Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Congrats on your new tattoo. I wouldn't do what you are thinking. It sounds like you are considering covering a lot of real estate on your back just to connect two tattoos, and a color trail would be boring. This tattoo stands on its own just fine - no need to mess with it. Instead, think about a completely new tattoo on your back. The back is a huge flat surface and it would be a shame to eat up some of that great room with a long filler. My $0.02. @SeeSea definitely knows a thing or two about the back as prime real estate... I agree with both! Also, I feel as though a smoke trail behind the birds would make it less readable. Regardless, congrats on your first tattoo and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalpha Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thank you- appreciate it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Baker Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 If you decide to focus on a hummingbird for your back, you should definitely think about additions to that tattoo.. a beautiful flower or two or some kind of nature background. So you'll know how you want to keep expanding the tattoo on your back that's prime real estate. And beautiful new tattoo btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robprodigy Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Have you thought about a style called trash polka? Its growing in popularity lately (at least where I tattoo) and is a great way of branching off of plenty of styles. It has a unique way of meshing with almost anything I have come across and is a great way of both expression and filling space. So whether you are looking to fill up fast, or looking for a good blend from one tattoo to another its a style I always find works well when well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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