2bacanvas Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 so I'm thinking of getting a griffin tattoo for my calf. I love the way they look but most importantly my kids name is griffin. So I just wanna pick your brain. I am talking with my tattoo artist but I don't want to waste his time putting a stencil together before I know what I want. A griffin is kinda a gnarly beast. Not sure if its a good idea to get it because my kids name is griffin. I don't know how to incorporate my boy in this tattoo. Maybe its too far fetched. Maybe it could be great. Any input is very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synesthesia Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 You don't need to incorporate anything else about your kid, his name is more than enough of a connection to the subject matter. Don't clutter up an awesome tattoo with words or dates! I think your kid will be proud when he grows up and sees his dad got a badass beast as a tribute to him. You could do something statuesque, new school, traditional...the list goes on. There's tons of options for a griffin since it's a mythical beast and there's no "wrong" way to draw one. It just depends on what style you want. Who is your intended artist? Any links to a portfolio? kblood, SStu, sophistre and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJer Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 It's a great idea. Wonderful tattoo image that shares your child's name. Stop thinking, get a great tattoo, and post the photo. Hell, if you don't do it maybe I will. Now I kind of wish I had named my daugter gargoyle. Is it weird to change the name of a seven year old? kblood, TheFnTexan, SStu and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 It's a great idea. Wonderful tattoo image that shares your child's name. Stop thinking, get a great tattoo, and post the photo. Hell, if you don't do it maybe I will. Now I kind of wish I had named my daugter gargoyle. Is it weird to change the name of a seven year old? No. She will understand. Kurgana, AverageJer and PinkUnicorn 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 I could also incorporate a manticore who is guarding over a smaller griffin. Both mythical creatures. Not sure yet. Or I could keep the manticore for the other calf. Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetroc Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Nah, just get the griffin by itself and consider the manticore for a separate one. omeletta and bongsau 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 11 hours ago, 2bacanvas said: I could also incorporate a manticore who is guarding over a smaller griffin. Both mythical creatures. Not sure yet. Or I could keep the manticore for the other calf. Lol Nice topic for a full sock . . . Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblood Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Totally agree with synethesia , get the Griffin in a style that you will love long term. and I totally agree that adding names or dates would take away from the piece! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Yes I definitely won't add names or dates. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 On 7/6/2016 at 7:16 PM, Synesthesia said: Who is your intended artist? Any links to a portfolio? i usually go to Jamie Mcpherson at dutchman tattoos in burnaby bc canada. Hes done all of my tattoos so far. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Griffin is a fantastic tattoo image. It contains all the elements of a strong tattoo - eagle head, talons and wings and a lions body and tail. Your connection to the tattoo image is whatever you want to make to it. Your kids name is Griffin, I'd say that's pretty strong connection there. Kid will be stoked, guaranteed. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieFaux Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 You just reminded me of one of my favorite images from a set of Spider Murphy flash. Love that griffin/lady at the bottom right. Of course, you won't be getting a lady face on yours, but griffins are cool. I was at Spider Murphy's only once and the person before me got a griffin from Paul Dobelman. It was awesome. If I were to get a griffin, I would have to go back there. sophistre, sprouler and Devious6 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophistre Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I love that gryphon lady! Man, I am such a huge fan of mythical beasties. You can take all of the coolest parts of an animal and just smash them together, what could possibly be better than that? TrixieFaux 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-127827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprouler Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) On 7/8/2016 at 1:17 PM, TrixieFaux said: You just reminded me of one of my favorite images from a set of Spider Murphy flash. Love that griffin/lady at the bottom right. Of course, you won't be getting a lady face on yours, but griffins are cool. I was at Spider Murphy's only once and the person before me got a griffin from Paul Dobelman. It was awesome. If I were to get a griffin, I would have to go back there. Man, Dobelman does some awesome stuff. His color palette alone is rad edit - back on topic, definitely stick with the griffin sans dates or any other "afterthought" ideas. The manticore idea would be slick if you were trying to cover your whole leg. If not, griffin and manticore on opposing calves (calfs?) would be really solid. Edited August 19, 2016 by sprouler clarification and staying on topic Devious6 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-128926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 finally had my consultation today. Booked for halfway may. i was planning to do this tattoo sooner but $2000 worth of tools go stolen last year so my tattoo budget was gone. Finally getting this griffin calf piece done SStu, zetroc, Freddie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Fuckers, stealing tools is low, rob a bank fine but take a mans tools and you take away how he feeds his family... Anyway I love Griffins, don't forget to chuck up some photos once you have a design I want to see it haha 2bacanvas 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 SStu and Freddie 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Got her done Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Dude that looks savage I love it! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 yes im really happy with it. The back of the knee was no joke tho. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bacanvas Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 It's definitely a bad ass griffin Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7146-griffin-tattoo-for-kid/#findComment-134432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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