66pens87 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hey folks. So I working on one arm at the moment sleeving it in all traditional american style tattoos. It will be done by the new year, then I will work and have my other arm done by summer. My question is, does anybody have any cool ideas for filler to bring them all in like a modern sleeve wood have. I have seen people thousands of tiny stars and crosses in gaps which looks cool. Any other ideas? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tig Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I've seen the tiny stars and other fill on plenty of sleeves. As long as they don't distract from the main work, put in anything you like. This is a good example of a traditional sleeve that isn't so busy that you can't make out the primary tattoos. Personally, I'd go with small leaves & vines, clouds, or something that ties the whole sleeve together. That may take planning ahead by your artist. OK, my irezumi favoritism is starting to show here... mtlsam, SStu, TrixieFaux and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlsam Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hi, here are two really good discussions about what you are interested in. Hope that you find something to suit your needs. http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-advice/1649-fill-not-fill-space-between.html http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-designs-books-flash/818-tattoo-silhouette-negative-space.html The Tig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66pens87 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 @The Tig. Thanks for responding with pics. Honesgtly, I think the first and last pic you provided is what I am looking for. Love it. @mtisam. Thanks for those links. I am going to delve into them right now. mtlsam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Jackson Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Here's my sleeve so far. The top half is stars and dots and the bottom is all tied together with clouds mtlsam, SStu and The Tig 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 i think i like to see some negative space on a sleeve with a bunch of traditional pieces but to each their own - think i'm gonna head over to read those other two threads as this is a good topic mtlsam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 i would caution with the japanese windbar, cloud background as an afterthought to filling in a traditional sleeve. it looks awesome, but I would expect a need to design with this background in mind with the initial layout and composition of trad tattoos . If you put a heavy black background around traditional tattoos that already contain a lot of black you will reduce the overall contrast and readability of the overall arm. I guess the dots can create a similar issue, too much will reduce contrast. I've also read suggestions to select one artist to do all the filler dots insteady of many, to maintain the overall consistency. i've got tattoos that blanket all the major areas. I'm filling in the holes with fun small tattoos. I've got negative around my chest bird that I would like to eventually fill in, but my tattooists have suggested NOT blacking in all in and instead leave as is or fill the centre halo part with a bright yellow to maintain contrast. the other 2 thread links are great reads... cheers mtlsam, hogg and kimkong 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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