Quick Tattoo Improvements - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Slims · 10-21-2009, 06:33 PM

Hello all,

For reasons I really don't care to discuss, I am likely going to end up getting a tattoo similar to this one, which is supposed to be a Lambda from the Spartan Abbreviation of LakeDaemon, their homeland.

The design simply seems to be lacking something, perhaps a spartan shield around it, crossed spears, a profile helmet in the background, etc. Anything warrior oriented.

I have just about zero artistic talent and any suggestions, design ideas or improvements would be dearly appreciated.

Oh, BTW, failing any better suggestions I will probably be wearing the one I have posted by tomorrow evening.

Thanks

Plan9 · 10-21-2009, 07:27 PM

Gnarly. Spears seem appropriate given their deadly point and long reach. They're not crude hacking weapons, they're deadly penetrators.

What's with the chain detail on the inside? And why red? Blue or black seems more appropriate given my limited knowledge.

My tattoos are all thick and solid black. I'm not big on color or detail. I want 'em to be bold and discernible when they put me in a casket.

I'll take a big leap and assume you're not getting it above your ass.

...

I didn't think you Martians got tattoos.

Martian · 10-21-2009, 07:31 PM

Just a thought -- If you're sure you want the lambda as a design element, you can get it done now and have other details added later. That might be what you're planning, but I just thought I'd point out the possibility in case it wasn't.

If I were at all artistic I'd put something together for you, but I'm not.

Slims · 10-21-2009, 07:33 PM

I don't think a truly historical approach was part of the thought process.

I am thinking a Lambda on a shield will be a good compromise, possibly with crossed spears behind it.

Plan9 · 10-21-2009, 07:40 PM

Google images has about a zillion Lambda shields. Probably has one with crossed spears behind it.

But you already know that.

Slims · 10-21-2009, 08:17 PM

You would be surprised how hard it is to find one. At least, one that doesn't suck.

Plan9 · 10-22-2009, 05:26 AM

Oh, I am... given the amount of This is Sparta! fanboy crap out there.

10-21-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	Quick Tattoo Improvements Hello all, For reasons I really don't care to discuss, I am likely going to end up getting a tattoo similar to this one, which is supposed to be a Lambda from the Spartan Abbreviation of LakeDaemon, their homeland. The design simply seems to be lacking something, perhaps a spartan shield around it, crossed spears, a profile helmet in the background, etc. Anything warrior oriented. I have just about zero artistic talent and any suggestions, design ideas or improvements would be dearly appreciated. Oh, BTW, failing any better suggestions I will probably be wearing the one I have posted by tomorrow evening. Thanks __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence Last edited by Slims; 10-23-2009 at 03:26 PM..

10-21-2009, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Gnarly. Spears seem appropriate given their deadly point and long reach. They're not crude hacking weapons, they're deadly penetrators. What's with the chain detail on the inside? And why red? Blue or black seems more appropriate given my limited knowledge. My tattoos are all thick and solid black. I'm not big on color or detail. I want 'em to be bold and discernible when they put me in a casket. I'll take a big leap and assume you're not getting it above your ass. ... I didn't think you Martians got tattoos. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 10-21-2009 at 07:33 PM..

10-21-2009, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Just a thought -- If you're sure you want the lambda as a design element, you can get it done now and have other details added later. That might be what you're planning, but I just thought I'd point out the possibility in case it wasn't. If I were at all artistic I'd put something together for you, but I'm not. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

10-21-2009, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	I don't think a truly historical approach was part of the thought process. I am thinking a Lambda on a shield will be a good compromise, possibly with crossed spears behind it. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

10-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Google images has about a zillion Lambda shields. Probably has one with crossed spears behind it. But you already know that. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

10-21-2009, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	You would be surprised how hard it is to find one. At least, one that doesn't suck. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

10-22-2009, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Oh, I am... given the amount of This is Sparta! fanboy crap out there. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."