David Flores Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have been revisiting knee tattoos lately and thinking about designs. I've seen some cool spiderweb designs from Stewart Robson (with a spider at the centre) and from Nick Colella which made me search for more. One design that seems to crop up in a few cases is a spider web with a nautical star of some sort. As something I have always liked the idea of for a knee tattoo is a compass star I was curious where the combination of spider web with star comes from - anyone know? Random combination or is there a story behind it... A nautical star has so many straight lines, my first thought inclination would say not a very good idea for a knee tattoo, but I honestly am not familiar with the designs you are talking about so maybe i'm thinking of something different. What site(s) are you seeing them on? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-26654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I think we're thinking of the same thing - I've heard them called compass stars, nautical stars etc. (with five or eight points) but I'm not sure that's the right term. To my eye they look not dissimilar to the stars the Russian mob seem to get on their knees? As far as incorporating them with a spider web googling seemed to throw up a few to me but now that I look for one done by a reputable artist I'm struggling. I was just curious because it does seem like a combo that's out there. As far as the potential difficulty with lines on a compass on a knee go - you could well be right, if things like cat heads and more classic spider web designs crop up again and again there is probably a reason- thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-26655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 @RoryQ Check out Tim Hendricks blog ,Saltwater Tattoo theres a great red and black compass design. RoryQ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-26659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I think we're thinking of the same thing - I've heard them called compass stars, nautical stars etc. (with five or eight points) but I'm not sure that's the right term. To my eye they look not dissimilar to the stars the Russian mob seem to get on their knees? As far as incorporating them with a spider web googling seemed to throw up a few to me but now that I look for one done by a reputable artist I'm struggling. I was just curious because it does seem like a combo that's out there.As far as the potential difficulty with lines on a compass on a knee go - you could well be right, if things like cat heads and more classic spider web designs crop up again and again there is probably a reason- thanks! I have a five point nautical star on my chest, (one of my early tattoos), I would much rather have a spider with a web around it or a nice cat head in that spot. I have both knee caps available, on one I know I am going to do a tibetan skull, I have a pretty simplified design that should work well and has been drawn to fit the space I have left, now just getting up the balls to do it. RoryQ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-26663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Currently healing a sun and moon pair of knees from Trevor Taylor at Liberty Tattoo in Seattle... based on some Bert Grimm flash (his idea). kylegrey, Lochlan, Avery Taylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-27987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s33ktruth Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 I know stars or nautical ones on the knee are Russian prison inspired, I'd personally stay away from that. Webs are ok, and give the nice round design to fill it in. Any type of animal head works. Mush 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-27989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlannaCA Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 are there any other places i can look for pictures on what i can do for my knee? i feel so stumped. flowers keep coming to mind as a cool subject matter but i can t visualize what flowers would look like. one girl i work with got an oyster with a pearl on her knee and it looks so cool! i dont know how i feel about animal heads right now, to me it just doesn't seem to feel like it fits for me! i have 7 months before my appt. so i can keep brainstorming! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-29212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I know stars or nautical ones on the knee are Russian prison inspired, I'd personally stay away from that. Webs are ok, and give the nice round design to fill it in. Any type of animal head works. Yea I think I remember something about this as well. RUSSIAN CRIMINAL TATTOO ------------------------------------------------------------------ Amazon.com: Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia (9783882439205): Danzig Baldaev, Sergei Vasiliev, Alexei Plutser-Sarno: Books AlannaCA, bulldog and Lochlan 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-29523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 are there any other places i can look for pictures on what i can do for my knee? i feel so stumped. flowers keep coming to mind as a cool subject matter but i can t visualize what flowers would look like. one girl i work with got an oyster with a pearl on her knee and it looks so cool! i dont know how i feel about animal heads right now, to me it just doesn't seem to feel like it fits for me! i have 7 months before my appt. so i can keep brainstorming! 7 months is a long time to think of something to get. just keep researching and i'm sure you'll find something. Ask your artist for some ideas of what they'd like to put on knees. Something just might click. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-29883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnoluck Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 here's my one knee cap.. hoping to get the other one done here soon.. by brandon montero ChrisvK, AlannaCA and lving4today 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-31929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Knee Tattoo by Bob Roberts on Hector Fong | Flickr - Photo Sharing!I would suggest this, but it is taken. I dig that Whitehead skull peeking out through the shorts. eisen777 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-32073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
imranbabu Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Going to get my knee done, what do you guys suggest? You might want to check this website out: A not good back link now removed. It will definitely help you. Good luck with your knee tattoo. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-32373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 @imranbabu back link (I removed so others aren't inclined to click) to a not good tattoo site that does tattoo designs? hmmmmm, @hogg we may have a nail for that hammer if this keeps up... hogg and JAllen 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-32374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabylonTattooShop Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I love the hanging pieces- that really makes it. I wish I could get the russian stars for time served in the Mafia. Cool design, but dont want to be frontin something. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-33250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lving4today Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm shooting for webs on both of mine. I've been letting this idea simmer for a while now and it excites me every time I think of it. Probably a spider with some sort of variation on one and then another insect, I have in mind, on the other. The left side of my calf and shin are tattooed, so I think I'll fill the right side before, but damnit i want my knees donneee Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-34165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Knee tattoos, truly are not fun...I've been shedding scabs from Chicago to Seattle and now back from these... eisen777, Gregor, lving4today and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-34170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Been thinking about English roses, or something in the geometric flower/mandala vein. Not sure if it is a good idea or not. Good thing I have 2 knees! lving4today and MadeIndelible 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-34188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lving4today Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Been thinking about English roses, or something in the geometric flower/mandala vein. Not sure if it is a good idea or not. Good thing I have 2 knees! I have the same thing feeling with webs. I think a web with a spider looks tough as shit. Just hoping it looks just as tough on a knee. Geometric/circular tattoos are more appealing to me for some reason on knees. I dig animal heads, just not on my knees. I do like those black cats up above. Sick! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-34199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggboy Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Geometrics, mandalas and flowers work really well on kneecaps. I decided to get mine filled in with a mandala by Jondix and will probably do a matching one on the other knee. I like these sorts of designs for the "in between" places, if you're not planning on using up the whole leg for a continuous design. And, btw, was almost painless! lving4today 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-34254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Knee tattoo...what do I suggest? PERCOCET lol Tattooing the knee, just gross man. I keep rescheduling the last colour session. I've got matching peonies on my knees...get it? P-KNEE yuk yuk Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-36269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hmm. I have some flames crossing my left knee from a dragon that goes the length of my leg, and I remember the muscles around it flexing involuntarily during that session (moreso than the pain). I didn't really think about it too much when I made the appointment for my other knee... Which is in just under a month. Guess we'll see! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-36296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I saw these knees on Tumblr a while back, and they just popped up again when I checked a few days ago. Jack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-36660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Via the instagram of Zach Nelligan- Triple Crown Tattoo, Austin,TX: Dan S, CaptCanada, Wannabe and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-36798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Via the instagram of Zach Nelligan- Triple Crown Tattoo, Austin,TX: Smoking!! eisen777 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-36805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Definitely some killer work there... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/1177-knee-tattoooo/?page=3#findComment-36812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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