Could the focus point of this painting be tattooed in an american traditional style?

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And if it could would it look good or would it be better off in a more realistic style?

[JazzyMac]

I think american traditional would definitely be different and a challenge, but doable!

[SStu]

probably better projected by an illustrative styled tattooist, imho.

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3 hours ago, SStu said:

probably better projected by an illustrative styled tattooist, imho.

Yeah that's what I was thinking too, I'm leaning towards just doing it in a more realistic style. I'm just not sure how sessions work because this would be my first tattoo that wouldn't be done in a day or atleast I don't think they would do it in a day. Thanks for the reply man, really appreciate it!

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17 hours ago, JazzyMac said:

I think american traditional would definitely be different and a challenge, but doable!

Exactly, I think I'm heading more towards getting it done in a realistic style anyway just wanted to hear another voice on it other than my own lol, thanks for the reply!

[SStu]

Either would work, but just to make sure you understand when vetting tattooists = illustrative and (photo)realism are 2 different styles. 

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2 hours ago, SStu said:

Either would work, but just to make sure you understand when vetting tattooists = illustrative and (photo)realism are 2 different styles. 

What are the differences between illustrative and photorealism?

[SStu]

Well, photo-realism means just what the name describes, ie: an artist reproduces a scene or picture to exacting detail. Perfect reproduction. 

Illustration has broader possibilities, with the artist implying the subject with his/her own flair. Here are a couple of examples in the tattoo world:

https://www.instagram.com/thedrowntown/

https://www.instagram.com/teresasharpeart/

https://www.instagram.com/tpenningtontat2/