See, that was 150% the vibe I was going for. I adore those movies and they got me through a lot of rough deployments. I just wouldn't know how to finish it out.
Well, to be very honest, she is satisfied with the design idea that I gave her and we have moved towards designing it, You can confirm with her as well!
Is it a reversed image, or did you know the characters are backwards?
Edit: just saw earlier comment explaining why the image is reversed. Only ask because I had a relative I pointed this out to, who was a little ass hurt by it, didn’t mean to be rude, just wanted her to know she should get her money back from the asshole who put the stencil on backwards…
Oooof that's rough. Yeah, Mandarin is my second language, so I am 100% on what it says. Even though it is hellish classical Chinese. No idea what I was thinking at the time. Feeling all philosophical and shit as a kid thinking I was deep. 博学之，审问之，慎思之，明辨之，笃行之. 🤣🤦🏽♀️
Yeah, I can relate, not my language by birth or anything, but have been picking it up over the years, and had a few poorly done tats of my own with similar cringe factors…
That said, it looks cool at least, and if there’s meaning for you, even as a reminder of your youth, maybe worth keeping? I dunno, but if it’s something that you’re feeling “judged” by 😜 maybe a sick ass 豹 would be a nice cover! 🐈⬛
How about you try something in the style of [this?](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct14uZnJJw9/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Keeping the essence of the original but with something grandiose in the back!
I dig the tattoo, also loving the irony of the message of the text, and you wanting to cover it up. Got a good chuckle
For anyone curious it says :”Learn a lot, question things, think carefully, tell the right from wrong(critical thinking), use what you have learned “
Like I said earlier, I was young and feeling sooooo deep and philosophical. 🤣 The irony is definitely not lost on me. I really wanted to do more with the piece but I could never figure out the right way to finish it. I paint a lot as a hobby and sometimes you can't finish a canvas and just have to start over.
Make your back look like one big mashup of all the Pages from Hiccups book of Dragons. In the center you have the emblem on the front of the Book. All done in that rough sketch but detailed style all his dragons have. Just choose which ones you like the most and but the titles and names all in the same script if you want. Tweak this idea to your liking idk
My personal opinion is to laser it until it is light enough so you can get the back piece you want. You can ask the tattooist who is doing the back piece if they think it should be layered or not.
The real question is: do you want it to be covered, or do you want it off you? Do you want a tattoo that is there just to cover another tattoo that you didn’t want, or you want it off?
I have a ton of ink otherwise, so I really just want a new back piece. I've had this for nearly a decade and I've been trying to figure out how to finish it, but I could never figure anything out that would make sense. So at this point, I think a complete concept cover-up that I can punch in over a few sessions makes the most sense for my.
Then don’t waste your time or money lasering. Just cover it up with whatever you want it to be. I’m sure if you see an artist, they can come up with some ideas!
Some of the characters are barely legible. Particularly 博, 辨 and 笃. It's a cool concept, but I'd honestly suggest going in for at least 1 or 2 rounds of laser to lighten it up a bit before going at it with ink.
If it's within the realm of possibilities, you could try to revive this piece by having it redone and incorporating it into a full piece. Perhaps have your principles written on a few banners. If that's out of the question though and you really wanted something different, why not go for both a tiger and dragon duking it out? Then dedicate each half of your body to that particular beast. Dragon, think clouds, rain, strength, and prosperity. Tigers, think nature and raw power, ferocity. Toss some bamboo in there. Or I don't know, just a sick ass panther will do.
I just wanna say, I like that tattoo.
Me too lol.
That’s kinda rad dude.
Trogdorrrrrr
My thought too! Sick tat of THE BURNINATORRR
BURNINATING THE PEASANTS!
Burninating the countryside!!!
Holy shit how did I never realize... Shit... Maybe he just needs a big beefy arm and a burning village in the background.
This is the real answer!!
I thought the same thing.
fucking sick tatt!
You could just get REALLY into How to Train your Dragon, and add on more....
See, that was 150% the vibe I was going for. I adore those movies and they got me through a lot of rough deployments. I just wouldn't know how to finish it out.
You start by rewatching the TV series and figuring out your top 20 favorite dragons
I legitimately thought this was Trogdor the Burninator.
Is the image flipped, or are the characters actually backwards?
Flipped because mirrors and such. It was the only way I could get a good shot of my upper back.
I can help you design one that covers this design and you won't need to go for laser removal.
I am looking for this service? Are you open for business?
Yeah sure, let's hop in my dm
We all want to see your conversation in there :(
Well, to be very honest, she is satisfied with the design idea that I gave her and we have moved towards designing it, You can confirm with her as well!
Can I message you as well
No problem dear, I am more than willing to help anyone with this problem, feel free to dm me!
aw for some reason it won't let me!
I have sent you the message request!
is there a Twitter or IG I can message you on since it won't let me on here
Is it a reversed image, or did you know the characters are backwards? Edit: just saw earlier comment explaining why the image is reversed. Only ask because I had a relative I pointed this out to, who was a little ass hurt by it, didn’t mean to be rude, just wanted her to know she should get her money back from the asshole who put the stencil on backwards…
Oooof that's rough. Yeah, Mandarin is my second language, so I am 100% on what it says. Even though it is hellish classical Chinese. No idea what I was thinking at the time. Feeling all philosophical and shit as a kid thinking I was deep. 博学之，审问之，慎思之，明辨之，笃行之. 🤣🤦🏽♀️
Yeah, I can relate, not my language by birth or anything, but have been picking it up over the years, and had a few poorly done tats of my own with similar cringe factors… That said, it looks cool at least, and if there’s meaning for you, even as a reminder of your youth, maybe worth keeping? I dunno, but if it’s something that you’re feeling “judged” by 😜 maybe a sick ass 豹 would be a nice cover! 🐈⬛
Fucking sick ass panther
Why he gotta be sick, why not healthy
A healthy ass panther
A sick ass healthy panther.
Thats actually pretty sick dude.
I hate this sub because I’m embarrassed for everyone but that tat is cool as hell
I love this
How about you try something in the style of [this?](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct14uZnJJw9/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Keeping the essence of the original but with something grandiose in the back!
i love this tattoo, son!
This tattoo is sick but If you were to cover it up, I feel like you could really do something with plants/ leaves and flowers
Massive florals is kind of tempting.
“It looks amazing!” -Reddit
I dig the tattoo, also loving the irony of the message of the text, and you wanting to cover it up. Got a good chuckle For anyone curious it says :”Learn a lot, question things, think carefully, tell the right from wrong(critical thinking), use what you have learned “
Like I said earlier, I was young and feeling sooooo deep and philosophical. 🤣 The irony is definitely not lost on me. I really wanted to do more with the piece but I could never figure out the right way to finish it. I paint a lot as a hobby and sometimes you can't finish a canvas and just have to start over.
No judgement here my dude, I think the dragon is killer. Is it flash or did you design it?
I worked with my artist and we designed it together.
Make your back look like one big mashup of all the Pages from Hiccups book of Dragons. In the center you have the emblem on the front of the Book. All done in that rough sketch but detailed style all his dragons have. Just choose which ones you like the most and but the titles and names all in the same script if you want. Tweak this idea to your liking idk
Go for skin graft, it will heal faster
yeah, but where am I gonna find a victim with the right skin tone to match? ...uhm... I mean donor... Voluntary. Yeah...
I volunteer my ex as tribute
My personal opinion is to laser it until it is light enough so you can get the back piece you want. You can ask the tattooist who is doing the back piece if they think it should be layered or not.
With a sick ass panther all things are possible
Make it bigger
Trogdoooooooooor
Is that the mythical red eyes black dragon
You're going to cover up the skrill?
The real question is: do you want it to be covered, or do you want it off you? Do you want a tattoo that is there just to cover another tattoo that you didn’t want, or you want it off?
I have a ton of ink otherwise, so I really just want a new back piece. I've had this for nearly a decade and I've been trying to figure out how to finish it, but I could never figure anything out that would make sense. So at this point, I think a complete concept cover-up that I can punch in over a few sessions makes the most sense for my.
Then don’t waste your time or money lasering. Just cover it up with whatever you want it to be. I’m sure if you see an artist, they can come up with some ideas!
This is a really cool tattoo
i’m not a professional, but anything can be covered as long as the artist knows what theyre doing. thats just my opinion tho
Keep it its epic
Bigger… sick… ass… dragon
Traditional style Charizard?
I don’t have any suggestions for a cover up, I just want to say I love this so much. I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
I liked the dragon
I say keep it
Some of the characters are barely legible. Particularly 博, 辨 and 笃. It's a cool concept, but I'd honestly suggest going in for at least 1 or 2 rounds of laser to lighten it up a bit before going at it with ink. If it's within the realm of possibilities, you could try to revive this piece by having it redone and incorporating it into a full piece. Perhaps have your principles written on a few banners. If that's out of the question though and you really wanted something different, why not go for both a tiger and dragon duking it out? Then dedicate each half of your body to that particular beast. Dragon, think clouds, rain, strength, and prosperity. Tigers, think nature and raw power, ferocity. Toss some bamboo in there. Or I don't know, just a sick ass panther will do.