Also! Another quick question, I want to get a tattoo that symbolizes overcoming struggle. I know the symbolism for strength is a bear, anyone know what the symbolism for hardship/struggle/pain is? (I know a koi fish represents overcoming adversity, but I want to get a tattoo more original [no offense to those who have a koi fish tattoo])

Adler;98402 wrote:
Yeah but I think that would work better if you were sticking with one artist to do the entire sleeve. Again, you can list some specific elements you want included (koi, flowers, dragon…) and let the artist create the sleeve from there.

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Adler;98394 wrote:
You don’t even need a sketch. The key is finding a GOOD artist, one that is capable of doing a sleeve. Like mrchen said, give the artist freedom. You can let them know which specific elements you’d like to see in the sleeve and the artist should be able to put it all together to make it flow. Let the artist know your short and…[Read more]

mrchen;98389 wrote:
best bet is always the same…………….pic an artist whose porfolio you like…….grab whatever reference material you would like to show them, you dont need alot…………go visit them and sit for a consultation, book the artist and have your piece custom designed for you………..you cant go wrong……..

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