~ Tarot Tattoo

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 27 Aug 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

kayne	27 Aug 2002
I know there have been a number of threads about tattoos but I just finished designing a tattoo that I really like and I wanted to get your reaction to it before I get 'inked'. I think I would get it done on my shoulder blade, it is kinda' that shape and that is a good spot so it won't be seen all the time but can be seen if I choose... In case you didn't pick it, the design is derived from the Thoth: Knight of Cups which is very *me*. So... should I get it done?

Starfish	27 Aug 2002
Kayne - It's gorgeous and would make an awesome tattoo! :TJUST Starfish

wavebreaker	27 Aug 2002
Wow, beautiful design!! It definitely would make a great tattoo!!

the hermit	27 Aug 2002
it's awesome! you are just so... so... so... artistic! you leave me searching for words!!! you're the man! ink it!

VGimlet	27 Aug 2002
Very cool! I think it would be a great tattoo. Is that about the size you'd have it done? Black ink? I think the shoulder blade is a great spot too, that's where my next one's going.

Kiama	27 Aug 2002
It's stunning, and would really say something about you as a person Kayne! ALthough a non-Tarot person wouldn't understand.. :( Maybe the title underneath it? Nah, now I'm being tacky! It look great! Kiama

lunalafey	27 Aug 2002
NICE..... I remember way back when I got mine... you where considering a constillation at that time If it feels like THIS IS THE ONE!!!! then it is time for some ink..... personally, I think it's great! I love horses. I can look to the image and see alot of personal things for myself, NICE......

jema	27 Aug 2002
it is beautiful. you did a great job in making it into a line-art drawing. i also love the court cards from the Thoth. have you any tattoos since before?

All Is One	27 Aug 2002
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Pollux	27 Aug 2002
Don't forget you promised me you'll design MY tattoo... Very cool, very cool indeed... ;)

Kazz	27 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by kayne So... should I get it done? Oh I do think you should indeed!!! Very, very COOL.......I just love it. Cheers Kazz :TQC

Faerie Lin	27 Aug 2002
I love love love LOVE it! Wow, I may ask you to design a tarot tattoo for ME one day too! Lin

mara	27 Aug 2002
Kayne this is a great design for a tatoo, the crowley tarot is (for me) the greatest one there is!!!!! Knight of cups says enough on it's own doesn't it......the only thing that I would add is "Unio Mystica" ( in my own translation, the mystical merging of the soul with God). I think it's great when people get tatoos about things that they relate too. A friend of mins has the word "truth" tattoed accross his stomach. He's got all kins of symbolism on his body and if you look closely you can just make out a piece of bare skin that is not inked in :D Mara

Poetlove	27 Aug 2002
I am all for tattoos. i have a flaming 8 ball on my right arm. I think the tattoo that you have drawn is really nice looking... GO for it

napaea	27 Aug 2002
holy smacks! he{{ yeah you have to get that tattooed on!! it's gorgeous!!! i love it! how much would you charge me to design a tattoo for me?? i have the basic idea/draft already, but need it "fleshed" out, ha ha ha. tell us when you get it! getting color?

Pollux	27 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by napaea how much would you charge me to design a tattoo for me?? You see? You even got yet another work opportunity. (it is understood MY design is FREE :cool: )

ming	27 Aug 2002
My son is a tattoo artist & he says its a nice tattoo, easy to do, and would look good on your shoulder !---come to scotland and have it done!

Liliana	27 Aug 2002
I think Kayne needs to design Tattoos in that style for the entire tarot sex coven, how about making me a High Priestess one hehe Actually I have an idea for another tattoo i do want to get maybe I can have you draw it. :THP

Sorceress_Jade	27 Aug 2002
Here Here! Great job, go for it. Such a good job turning so intricate of an image with so much color into a monotoned version. It's very dramatic and easy to see. And speaking of your design talents... do you do tribal ~reaches for her wallet~ :D

kayne	27 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by lunalafey I remember way back when I got mine... you where considering a constillation at that time You have such a great memory! I chickened out on that one... think I decided it was a bit too boring... but I really do like this one and since everyone agrees and all... *peer pressure* :P I think I may just have to do it! :D If anyone is serious about tattoo designs how about we trade. Give me a tarot deck of my choice and I will do a desing for you. :) (I really didn't start this thread as a business venture :D) (And Pollux, you know what you'll owe me :* LOL)

jade	27 Aug 2002
so kayne, is it going to be black inked or are you adding any colour? i love it. and hey, tattoos don't hurt that much..............if you get them in the right spot! love jade

Rhiannon	27 Aug 2002
It's really nice! But remember, tattoos are at least as addictive as tarot.. once you get one.. you'll want more! R :)

cricket	27 Aug 2002
Kayne! How dare you steal my thunder? I was supposed to be the official tattoo design artist... *sighs* Guess I'll just have to go hide under a rock... um... When are you designing my next one?

Keslynn	27 Aug 2002
I love it, Kayne! Definitely get it done! Your art skills make me drool and turn green with jealousy. So what decks are you looking for...? Help us out. :) Kes

amyel	27 Aug 2002
GO FOR IT!!!!!!! It's a lovely design and... HEY! Maybe this could be a start in a new career! No, not "tattoed man from Perth", tattoo artist or tattoo designer! Who knows?

DarkElectric	27 Aug 2002
Kayne! it's really great, dude, go for it! When you get it done, post a photo so we can all see what it looks like "In the flesh"!

starr	28 Aug 2002
Great flow and lines the shoulder blade is the perfect site. Make it so. Starr

kayne	28 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jade so kayne, is it going to be black inked or are you adding any colour? I have played with different ways of colouring it, Jade, and I have decided the image looks best in black. I wanted to make it really *clear* so that is lasts the test of time a little better... :D And Keslynn, PM me if you are serious. :)

Denise	28 Aug 2002
good luck kane im going for a tattoo soon my first im having a devil a cute one but wished i d have though of something to do with tarot but then again if i get addicted like they say i may have another

jade	28 Aug 2002
the reason i was wondering kayne is because i wondered if you could do the lines in indigo or deep purple................perhaps navy blue. just curious jade

kayne	28 Aug 2002
jade: hmm... hadn't considered that... That *would* look pretty cool. I will give it some thought - thanks for the suggestion. At the moment 'ink-day' looks like being this Sunday. My best friend is getting one done then too. I think I will let her go first... :P

Jewel	28 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by kayne So... should I get it done? definetly! and in color! take the card with you and have the tatoo artist follow the color scheme or some other color scheme you like. "Black & White" and "Kayne" just does not sound right to me ;)

Jewel	28 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by kayne I have played with different ways of colouring it, Jade, and I have decided the image looks best in black. I wanted to make it really *clear* so that is lasts the test of time a little better... :D Okies I posted before I read BUT I still think it needs color! I have a tatoo (a rose) and it looks as good today as the day I got it. When I go in the sun I just put sunblock 30 on it to protect it. Kayne color rules!

kayne	29 Aug 2002
Have been considering some colour ideas... which of these three do you think would work best? (It is on it's side so I could make it 400 pixels long)

Liliana	29 Aug 2002
ooooh the 3 color one I love it :) :THP

Pollux	29 Aug 2002
Among the three... the last one in black and white :P I think you shold consider indigo. And some purple and black. (Isn't he dumb... *LOL* I can't help it, these are my favourite colours)

Jewel	29 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Liliana ooooh the 3 color one I love it :) :THP I cast my vote with Liliana here ... the one with all the colors!

jade	29 Aug 2002
i prefer your original. i was just suggesting that instead of black ink, using indigo or another dark colour and leaving the flesh (in between the lines) still your natural flesh. i feel it 'pops' better that way. love jade ps my tat is blue (bright), pink and purple and it's over 4 years old....looks the same as the day i got it AND i've never covered it with sunscreen. it's on my outer calf.

retrokat	11 Sep 2002
One of my tatts is my own design of a cute cartoony cat, but I prefer my Hans Holbein angel, so I put the whole series on the web in case anyone's looking for designs: http://www.retrokat.com/medieval/viho.htm A tip from someone with 4 tatts - it hurts a lot less on fleshy bits (like arms) than it does near bone. The one on my tailbone hurt so much I would have begged the tattooist to stop if he hadn't been a big scary bikie type ;) What is it about artists - we just have to decorate everything, eh?

retrokat	11 Sep 2002
I think Kayne's plain black original has the most impact, if we're voting. Unless he's already done it? I live in Perth, do you reckon I can convince him to show me for-real? ;)

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