henry rodriguez Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yep those legs have impact. I've seen them a few times in person and still last year at the SF convention when I saw Him with his pants off I had to drop what I was doing and run over to get another look Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-11152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrubarb Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yep those legs have impact. I've seen them a few times in person and still last year at the SF convention when I saw Him with his pants off I had to drop what I was doing and run over to get another look man. if context isn't everything... Jake, iowagirl, slayer9019 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-11164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I know these have been posted several times in different threads, but not from this angle I think. gougetheeyes, mtlsam, Lochlan and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-24002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lving4today Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I could stare at those legs for days...nohomo Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-24007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlsam Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I found this thread to be pretty interesting as well. I started a thread about star and dot filler and got some cool imput. Here's the link http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-101/1649-fill-not-fill-space-between.html I'd love to keep this topic going! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-24531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janine Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hmm interesting thread. I always thought the more the better personally but I understand your what you mean. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-24621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Found another one... Dellwood, Lochlan, mtlsam and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-24685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Found another one... Saw this on FB, thought, "Oh man, that's one of THE LEGS!" Then thought of LST and about posting it. Then thought, "Eh, I bet Iwar will post it." YOU'RE PREDICTABLE IWAR Iwar and Gregor 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-24913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Saw this on FB, thought, "Oh man, that's one of THE LEGS!" Then thought of LST and about posting it. Then thought, "Eh, I bet Iwar will post it." YOU'RE PREDICTABLE IWAR Haha! I guess I am. I bet that dude is going to be a little creeped out if he finds this thread and see so many people obsessing over his legs. mtlsam and gougetheeyes 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-25794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellwood Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hey Folks: I am starting a leg sleeve (s) with Stuart Cripwell. I am getting tattoo about once about every other week and you can see what we have done so far below. For the first few pieces, I just picked stuff I liked and had it tattooed in spots I thought would fit my body well. Now, I still pick out the piece but Stuart outlines the negative space [ex: the empty slot of skin between two tattoos] on tracing paper. He then draws the piece, adding and taking away, so that it fits in the outline. Best, Dellwood P.S. I am in the market for good set of kneecap tattoos ideas. I know there is a thread on this but was hoping for some more suggestions taking into consideration negative space, traditional style tattoos. I have been looking at Spider Webb's books of traditional American body suits and the knees are always hard to make out. From what I can see, though, it seems like suns, nautical stars/hexes, spider webs, and elephant heads were pretty common. kylegrey, Lochlan, Kev and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-26023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I thought this belonged here as a great example of negative space. I also like how one arm has the star and dot filler vs. the other non filled. I think the non-filled arm is much stronger: Reyeslv, Iwar, writerAZ and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilcox Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I love this picture above, its a perfect example for this conversation. Not only does the arm with no filer look stronger now but you can tell that the negative space is going to give those tattoos room to grow over time and not blur right into each other. I will be using this photo as an example to future clients who want smaller traditional pieces on why background isn't necessarily needed to make a sleeve look complete and finished. And that stomach piece is insane, so simple and so strong, love it! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I wish I knew the OG source, but from what I could find, the pic was taken at the Philly Tattoo Convention Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I wish I knew the OG source, but from what I could find, the pic was taken at the Philly Tattoo Convention I think that might be the Smith Street shop kid. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I am on the fence about whether or not to fill in negative space in a traditional American sleeve or set of tattoos. I love those Cripwell legs, but I also love stars and dots as filler. Also, little tiny daggers, flowers, hearts, eagles, etc. work really well as filler. I'd like to know what y'all think about large scale Japanese work and backgrounds/filler, though. Personally, I think Japanese work needs a background to look its absolute best. Still a tough decision. Some examples: Not sure who the tattooer is on these two (any help would be appreciated): vs Horiharu: Horitoshi I: Horiyoshi III: hogg, Kev, kylegrey and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvportagee Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I am with you on the large scale Japanese work. To me it needs a background to look its best. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I thought this belonged here as a great example of negative space. I also like how one arm has the star and dot filler vs. the other non filled. I think the non-filled arm is much stronger: I think his right arm has too many stars and dots. I would have gotten more small tattoos and did just a few stars and dots to tie it together. Pretty good collection nonetheless. Mark Bee, Iwar, SStu and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 agree, i think space around the tattoos looks better Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-39678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 I thought this belonged here as a great example of negative space. I also like how one arm has the star and dot filler vs. the other non filled. I think the non-filled arm is much stronger: Figured out Krooked Ken did the belly rocker- not sure on the rest. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-40260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrookins Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I was just looking at the new Zeis book the other day and was just thinking how a sleeve would look with traditional tattoos overlapping, almost as if you had the perfect amount of negative space to let different tattoos peek out from behind the foreground ones.. I don't know if I'm explaining it right, good examples out of the book would be the Hundahl crying babies one or the jeremy joachim one.. Although you would really have to have a seperation there, one as traditional warm colors, and the other some cool grayline or vice versa. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-40279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepcalm Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Sorry to drag up an old thread (not sure if that's bad form, but I don't believe I'm able to start new ones yet) -- I just had a little question that relates to this. At some point soon, I'll be getting my third tattoo on the back/top of my shoulder, possibly onto my upper arm. It's gonna be a reworked design of the concept in the illustration below. It's possible that afterward, I'll get brave enough to head down my arm with some other nautical-themed stuff (other ship/shipwrecked stuff, an octopus, a mermaid), but I would want them to be "stand-alone" pieces, like the left arm of that guy in the image that @Kev posted up there ^^ (i.e., no filler, just negative space around them). So my question is, if I don't want an entire integrated sleeve, is it necessary to talk through the possibilities for my entire arm with my artist before I get this first one at the top of my shoulder/back done? Or can I just go for it, and figure out what fits where for the rest later? I don't want to overthink it since it's possible I won't get a bunch more after all, but I also want to make sure I have at least thought ahead a little if I do decide to keep going. Sorry for the rambling, and thanks in advance for your thoughts! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-63384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlsam Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hi Keepcalm, I wouldn't worry too much about the planning right now. The beauty of old-school designs is the you can just "stamp" them on and have a great sleeve. My sleeve came together from a bunch of bigger and smaller tattoos placed a bit haphazardly. I had ideas of what I liked, but was open to getting classic designs that filled the spaces I had to work with. An arm has a lot more space than you might think! Mark Bee and keepcalm 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-63426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepcalm Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hey, thanks @mtlsam! I figured that was probably the case, but I'm not super savvy in the tattoo world yet so I'm never sure what's "typical." Only time will tell if I get brave up to "use up" more of that arm real estate! :) If I do, I know I'll want more straightforward designs in black and gray, so hopefully they would all meld together/harmonize with no problem. Thanks again for the reply! beez 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-63428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 @keepcalm it becomes not so much an issue of bravery as an all consuming compulsion, lol! Good luck and have fun with all this! Mark Bee 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-63449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegdad Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I have to admit after looking at the above image I am really leaning towards filling out my arms with this... have some text , feathers, and a koi (not overly Asian) that could be worked into the over all design.... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/764-tattoo-silhouette-and-negative-space/?page=2#findComment-65490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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