My first tattoo - Horiyoshi 3 inspired samurai half sleeve

[elcapitanosparros]

Hey folks, just looking for a bit of feedback / advice on my first half-sleeve tattoo. It's only the outline so far, going in to have a 3 hr session tomorrow for colour and shading.

Any advice on what you'd add or do differently? I was thinking of adding some japanese kanji in a box like you see on traditional works and what-not though not sure.

Album is here. Thanks.

[CultExciter]

Looks fine as is. Let the artist, who seems pretty competent, take care of it.

[tatB]

looks good. sit back and let the artist do his thing.

[elcapitanosparros]

What do yall think of the actual piece? Yeah I'm pumped for tomorrow, might be hard getting to sleep!

[tatB]

What do yall think of the actual piece? Yeah I'm pumped for tomorrow, might be hard getting to sleep!

Not sure what you are expecting for feedback... Do you have any concerns about it?

[elcapitanosparros]

Not sure what you are expecting for feedback... Do you have any concerns about it?

Just looking for feedback on the piece and if folks would add anything, I was specifically thinking about putting a kanji box on it, and thinking of what would compliment it with a full sleeve

Wasn't there a previous post in regards to this tattoo ?

Yeah is this cool? I thought that was just the introduce yourself forum? If not I can delete?

[Mick Weder]

Yeah. Leave it in the hands of the tattooer. It'll come up trumps. While he's working on this piece, start throwing some ideas together on how you can extend it down to the wrist. ...some animal features would be cool. A big dragon outer forearm, tiger inner & use the same background to tie it all in. Any subject matter mate, whatever you like.

That's the thing I like about sticking with one tattooer, it's kinda like we design on going work together.

Looking good anyway

Edited August 5, 2014 by Mick Weder
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[vanessa]

Looks great I agree let the artist do his thing, great work si far!

[Lee Hua]

I think it looks great. The artist looks like he knows what he's doing. Post up some progress pictures when you get a chance.

[elcapitanosparros]

Hey folks,

Here's an update on the piece I've had 2 sessions since my first post and am due for one more.

What do you guys think about colouring the rest of the tatt? I've got a colour in mind for the oni.

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My only gripe with it is the two flowers right down the bottom seems out of place.

[tatB]

love the pink flowers. great piece so far.

edit: also for anyone else trying to view the gigantic photos: zoom out on your browser a lot (Ctrl key & - key)

[tatB]

@BrianH good call, I was about to get all bitchy about GIANT photos

huge photos make it easier to appreciate the purple in those tiles

[SeeSea]

edit: also for anyone else trying to view the gigantic photos: zoom out on your browser a lot (Ctrl key & - key)

THANK YOU. I was getting nauseous scrolling back and forth. Command & - for Mac.

Looks great so far.

[kzv20]

Looks good. Don't over think on the design and let your artist do his thing.

[Shaggy]

I have to agree with @kzv20 don't over think the design and let the artist do his job. Although I know what it is like keep looking and find every fault in it. My 1st big piece I did the same but now I see it for what it is. A great piece of art.

Nice work btw who is the artist?

[elcapitanosparros]

Apologies for the big ass photos everyone, I should've just done the album link.

Just regarding the oni I was thinking green and the artist is thinking red to make it look more angry. The only thing I'm confused about, I reckon green would look sick though.

Artist is Garth at Light house tattoo

[elcapitanosparros]

Any thoughts on green or red for the oni?

[Graeme]

Any thoughts on green or red for the oni?

Learn about colour theory, get a colour wheel, consider the other colours in the tattoo and do the oni in whatever colour works best given all that. Or trust your artist's judgement because that's how he's deciding on colours.

[MMx5]

Awesome looking. Like everyone else is saying, he knows what he's doing.