:3c i like it, especially the sharp angled outlined areas. It really pops and i bet it'd make a great tattoo maybe not a small one though, since the thicker, closer the lines the more they bleed/blend together over time

thanks! I really appreciate your comments since I know you have more knowledge than I do about tattoo concepts XD My dad said that he was thinking about getting it on his upper arm or shoulder, so I don't think I have to worry about it being tiny... Although now looking at it again, I see spots that need to be fixed! XD

Also remember, individual details don't need to be made, for the spikes on the back all you'd need would be the top little round, the artist fills in the details with color. :3 Make sure you have a clean lined and a colored reference (if your getting it colored) for the artist to make sure they do their job correctly, i've seen some horrid tattoos from peoples drawings >W<

just for future reference :3 great job thought!

I think he's getting it just lines... I'm not sure though... I've made a lot of changes since this picture already, so it's certainly not ready yet! XD I left the bottom rounds as a stylistic choice since I think it's just going to be lines, but what do you think? I also just talked to my dad and he's getting it smaller than I thought, so I'm going to have to lose some detail in the head I think... I told him we would have to talk to the artist and work with them to see what changes will have to be made to make my art transfer well to skin XD

Well whatever detail you take out, the artist can simply paint/tattoo in. Best choice is to finish what you have and your doing and then take it to various places, make sure you look at portfolios and ask them to show you some sketch work, you, not your dad, needs to take a look and see if they draw like shit.

If they do, leave, it won't be as good as a real artist, not just a tattoo-er. If not, feel free to tattoo :3

Jeremie miller at 3d ink was amazing, anyone else, i'd stay away from. (i'd call ahead of time)
also stay away from tattoo shops with drug/peircing stuff. They aren't serious about their tattooing.

NEVER TIT FOR TAT
Oh my god.. it's nasty unsterile. Shoulder to shoulder with someone else getting tattooed. just..no

We'll probably be somewhere in Tampa, but thank you! I'm looking to get my own tat up here somewhere, so I'll take a look at his stuff ^.^

And I never would have thought to ask to see some sketches >.< That is brilliant. I'll have to keep that in mind when we go looking at places.

oooo nifty!

i love the shape of the eyes and the shading ^_^ The nose is also curved very well! I have trouble doing stuff at that kinda angle >.>

Thanks Stephie! Unfortunately I sent my dad the pic and he wants the mouth open so I have to change it! XD

daw oh well XD make sure to get the teeth right then! :-O

haha you sayin my teeth are wrong! Dems fighin words! XD

lol no, i mean when you do the open mouth XD

haha oh ok

goofy :-P

nu-uh!!! You the silly one!

oh n o you caught me! yus I am!