Hi guys. So my outline has been finished recently. The background and chest piece was finished a week ago and is still healing and flaking, but the koi and flowers were done 3 weeks ago and are pretty much healed.
I go in next Sunday to start filling it in.
I’m not 100% sure of the colours as I have neverr took an art class in my life and need some suggestions from people who know about colour schemes and such.
This was my idea. The koi will be mostly black with yellow highlights, and I was thinking of having all the lotus flowers red, but my artist didn’t seem to think that would look very nice. He thought it would look good using blue, pink or purple as well.
The background will be traditional black and grey of course. Any colour scheme suggestions for the rest would be appreciated, and considered. The koi doesn’t necessarily have to be black either I’m pretty open to others ideas right now. Thanks for the input.
And for those who are wondering, the piece is being done by Hori-Cuz from the Horikazu tattoo family. He is based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. If anyone is interested I would be happy to pass you on his details. just send me a PM.
PS, there are a few lines around the shoulder that need a bit of a touch up as my work uniform sometimes rubs against my skin in that area, but nothing major.
Sorry for the crappy pics, had to use my phone.
cheers.
I will update the thread on Sunday after we begin the shading.
Your artist is right. If you were to go with yellow parts on the koi and then just red for the flowers, you’re almost talking about an analogous color scheme. You’re keeping within a limited range, and although the colors are harmonious, they don’t create much “pop”. If you want a vibrant, stand out tattoo, then that yellow/orange (you’ll get darker yellow almost orange when shaded) should be accented against it’s complementary or opposite color. Yellow and purple, blue and orange, are complementary colors. As long as they are equal tones and used in the correct amounts, they will create phenomenal contrast and make the koi pop.
If you’ve seen the artist’s work and respect the artist, then go with what he knows will work unless you absolutely hate the color.
I know I’ve read in the past that specific colors on koi are supposed to mean different things. I think black for male/father, orange for female/mother, blue/white for son… something like that.
You should be able to pull up some referrences online to that, or check with your artist. Better safe than sorry.
You should be able to pull up some referrences online to that, or check with your artist. Better safe than sorry.
The colours represent things such as bravery, prosperity and good fortune. It also depends on which way the koi is swimming or presented on the body too.
I think it’s evident that the fish is the subject matter here. It’s pretty impossible for it not to be. Your tattoo artist is dope and I would go with his color scheme suggestions. It’s his tattoo, too:)
This piece is way proper. Congrats!!!
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