#29161
    dirtbike_1997
    Participant
    @dirtbike_1997

    hey every1
    i decided i wanted to get this tatt on my wrist
    i designed it all myself but i was wondering if it was a bit too girly?
    is it stupid to get my name??
    also could any1 give me any suggestions to make it better
    thanks

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    #60251
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    Hi Dirtbike

    If you want your name just don’t get it across your forehead 😉

    As for making it better the font style is fine. What you have to consider is the shading and outline.
    Where it is white do you just want skin showing? This could make it look unfinished.

    I would suggest a bold outline to really make it stand out but have gradients of shading so that instead of just skin (white bits on the paper) it is a pale shade, deepening into a black fill.

    Also I would recommend maybe changing the bottom underlining – to me it does not do the name justice. I would go for something more intricate, or swirling or maybe even something akin to an ivy trellis.

    I would also suggest more shadowing around the letters – although this is something some go for some not.

    Do a transfer slap it on your body and take a good look and see if you are really happy with it. Do not be afraid to experiment with the base design.

    Take Care

    Matthew

    #60261
    KnightHawk
    Participant
    @knighthawk

    As usual, Matthew said most of what needed to be said right off the bat. The only thing I can add is that the “J” in there looks like a “P” because of the font. The only reason I figured out it wasn’t was because of how common a name “Joseph” is.

    Love. Peace. Metallica.

    #60264
    Outlaw
    Participant
    @outlaw

    I agree about the J looking like a P

    here is a quick one i done up, just puts a slight twist on it
    joseph1.jpg

    #60266
    KnightHawk
    Participant
    @knighthawk

    Dude, that is so much better it ain’t funny.

    Love. Peace. Metallica.

    #60270
    Outlaw
    Participant
    @outlaw

    i prefare it like this without the yellow and having a bit of shading around it

    joseph2.jpg

    #60274
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    I really like the shading on the second design.
    You know Outlaw I think I am going to have to get myself down south for some work!

    Take Care

    Matthew

    #60276
    Outlaw
    Participant
    @outlaw

    well hopefully i will be in norfolk area for a week in august, i am going to the first norwich convention, while up there i have been made welcome at the artists house who has just spent a week here with us lol….

    but if your going towards the dover area then let me know matthew, im sure we can work something out.. 😉

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