2bacanvas Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Last week I started on my second sleeve. I wanted a octopus mixed with anemones. It still needs colouring. I'm pretty happy with it but wouldn't mind some more tentacles, even one over its mouth. Some people say it kinda looks like an alien. Let me know what you think guys. Iwar, SStu, tatB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Super cool. Who's doing it? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdeerhunter Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 That looks good. I think once the color is in it will be easier to read. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'm not sure you can just add a tentacle across it's mouth. You can't just go over other lines like that. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
herewego Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'm only counting 5 or 6 tentacles, is that correct? Looks good otherwise. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I think it looks grrreat ! Really nice sculpted lines and nice finger waves, nice background. The 'unseen' tentacles would be hiding behind the waves and rocks. I think it would look unnatural if you have all 8 arms clearly visible. You could have one added reaching up behind into the arm ditch...but honestly it looks awesome as is, less is more, don't overthink. Going to look awesome when you colour in. With the background water/waves/rocks black the octopus will pop with some colour. Will really come alive when you get the suction cups filled :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I like the flow,and how it fits the contour of your forearm... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 excellent! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcom Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Looks awesome. Cant wait to see it finish! :D Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 i like - getting an octopus tatt in spring Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-108791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys. I get allot of mixed reviews on this tattoo. Some like it and some criticize it. Il post some pics when it's coloured in. 21 February. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys. I get allot of mixed reviews on this tattoo. Some like it and some criticize it. Il post some pics when it's coloured in. 21 February. Do you not like your tattoo? Is there something you found wrong with it that you were hoping we would mention and validate your feelings? It's a fine tattoo. It'll look great with color. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It looks good to me - who's doing the criticizing and how trustworthy are they?:confused: daveborjes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 There are a few friends and some other tattooed people who mentioned the mouth of the octopus looks funny. And some say it looks more like an alien head cause the body is missing . I think it will really stand out its a octopus ones the colour is in. I like the look of the octopus as it is different from the portrait like tattoos I've seen and it's also japanese style. Maybe I would have done the tentacles a bit different but I like the tattoo. I know I shouldn't care what others think but I'm only human and sometimes influenced by some of the negative comments by others. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Re: the mouth, I know little about Japanese art but it seems like octopuses often have odd and fantastic mouths in ukiyo-e prints, and the mouth of your octopus is well within that norm... Results for 'octopus' - Ukiyo-e Search Seems like maybe some of the people making negative comments just aren't familiar with Japanese depictions of octopuses. I hope you like it more when the color's put in but I think it's cool. CultExciter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky15568 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Looks like an octopus to me. Octopus are kind of alien in a way if you think about it though. I wouldn't read into too much of what people say though, its solid work and once the coloring is in it will be read better as others said before. It does remind me of the Doctor Who suit alien though... Illiad86 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Re: the mouth, I know little about Japanese art but it seems like octopuses often have odd and fantastic mouths in ukiyo-e prints, and the mouth of your octopus is well within that norm... Results for 'octopus' - Ukiyo-e Search Seems like maybe some of the people making negative comments just aren't familiar with Japanese depictions of octopuses. I hope you like it more when the color's put in but I think it's cool. Thanks for this - I can understand why @2bacanvas is wondering about how the mouth looks when comparing it to a realistic octopus, but this print sums it up quite nicely. With color I think it will look much more obvious. I hope the suckers really stand out! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Re: the mouth, I know little about Japanese art but it seems like octopuses often have odd and fantastic mouths in ukiyo-e prints, and the mouth of your octopus is well within that norm... Results for 'octopus' - Ukiyo-e Search Seems like maybe some of the people making negative comments just aren't familiar with Japanese depictions of octopuses. I hope you like it more when the color's put in but I think it's cool. Thanks for the link. Many prints show the mouth. There is one that really looks like mine but it's got a naked diver chick in it so I won't post it. Lol CultExciter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 You can. That's a great story. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Have we given up on the Latest Tattoo Lowdown thread? Because I like a thread where everybody posts their new tattoos instead of these individual threads that will be forgotten about within days. Fala, 9Years, polliwog and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys. I get allot of mixed reviews on this tattoo. Some like it and some criticize it. Il post some pics when it's coloured in. 21 February. dont hang w haters xcom 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Have we given up on the Latest Tattoo Lowdown thread? Because I like a thread where everybody posts their new tattoos instead of these individual threads that will be forgotten about within days. Sorry man. Didn't know there was a thread like that. Il keep it in mind for my next posts. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Who is doing the tattoo??? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 His name is Jamie MacPherson. He works for Dutch man tattoo in burnaby bc. Tons of experience. He did my other sleeve as well bongsau 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 So here are some finished pics from yesterday. Kai Eirik Espedal, Cork, marley mission and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5934-japanese-style-octopus-tattoo/#findComment-109804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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