As the title implies, I’m planning to get my back tattooed at the end of February. I know a well known tattoo artist that travels across the state twice a year who is willing to give me a day rate. His eye for drawing machines is fantastic, so I wanted to get something big done! =D
I decided to create a flier-style G1 design for my back. I wanted it to be blocky but also detailed to show aviation characteristics/qualities, so I created a 3-tiered design: the wing blades popping out at a 3D angle on the outside, the ventilation/armor just underneath (with just enough shading to show depth), and the nose with a sort of glass design at the bottom. I’ve thought about having more above the design, but I can’t decide quite what yet (either more of the nose to show more that it’s underneath the rest and to help pop the rest out or more armor without the vents...went a little crazy with the vents
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It’s still in its final rough sketch phase for a reason. I wanted to ask my fellow Transformers fans for their thoughts:
- Do you feel it’s too detailed for a G1 style (such as with the hinges or spine popping out)?
- Do you feel I should take the vents out and replace them with patterns or painted designs instead (giving the model a more blocky feel)?
- What colors do you think would fit well?
- If you could think of something to put above it, what would it be?
- **insert thought here**
A lot of the minor differences in spacing between the sides will be patched up once it’s inked (lines will be straighter/more clear for example), but what design differences would you make? I’m, by no means, the best artist or visionary for original designs... I feel that having the input of others within the fan base will make the design more special and the experience more fun overall. =)
Also...I’m recently coming back to the site after being away for about 6 years, so there aren’t many people I recognize anymore. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae26 ... c9pzng.jpgedit: I forgot to mention. It started out without nearly as much detail. Standard flat-long surfaces. It looked a lot more traditional. I added the details as ideas but fully expect to revise it several more times before it's completed.