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General MKB => Projects => Topic started by: Roadkill on November 10, 2006, 04:51:51 pm

Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 10, 2006, 04:51:51 pm
No, nothing to do with work . . .

I've spent most of the day preparing another tattoo design to go "into ink".

As an artist I'm absolutely my own worst critic.

I used to constantly produce art (in several formats) only to return to them a short while after and dismiss them as poor attempts.

My own high standards really stopped me from producing anything more then tattoo designs over the last 10 years or so . . . and even many of them were panned and the ones that did make the cut subjected to vigorous re-work . . .

So I'm quite proud that I've actually almost finished another design and that I'm really very happy with it.
What's more is that it's totally different from all my other tattoos and pending designs.

My original idea came from a sketch I produced in tribute to Kenny Howard after his alter-ego's name* was taken and stamped on every piece of chav-clothing known to Britney Spears.
That design (now second on the current "next" list) was a sharper, more personal spin on his most famous work**.

After producing this and being happy with the result, I then decided (against all my previous work) that I'd next opt for a "standard" tattoo.  A standard Kuston Kulture tattoo in fact.
The plan was to pick a design and have it inked in it's standard, unchanged, format . . . .

So I went searching for designs . . . .

I was looking for an "8" ball, Rolling Dice or Falling Aces design . . . ***

Unfortunately, I didn't find anything I liked without modification so then dismissed the Idea . . . for a little while.

I then remembered the classic "Lady Luck"**** and the classic designs from the 40's and 50's.  Designs which still see many variants today.
The typical "lady luck" incorporates pretty much all of the criteria and covered additional themes, as well.

So I went looking for inspiration for a short time then scrapped that idea and returned to a sketch I'd had for a while.
This was the chassis and this begun a long process of additions and modifications to produce the 90% finished design I have now.
A design which covers the "Kustom" desire but one which also has a modern vibe to it as well.

I'm happy with the work . . . . . .

Now, when completed and redrawn one final time, it will be added to the "next" list and there it will sit, waiting for funding for it to take from the design to ink.

* Von Dutch
** The Flying Eyeball
*** All generally "Hot Rod" and associated with luck
**** Originally based on Fortuna, goddess who controls good and bad luck
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 10, 2006, 05:48:13 pm
i guess that what i get for reading to the end without falling asleep (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Incursus on November 10, 2006, 06:29:18 pm
I read to the end (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)    did skip most of the middle though (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 10, 2006, 07:40:15 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
i guess that what i get for reading to the end without falling asleep


One word.  Virgin.








Ink Virgin, though, Or course. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 10, 2006, 07:43:47 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
nk Virgin, though, Or course


I donna mate i keep thinking about getting some ink just cant decide what
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 10, 2006, 07:47:26 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
cant decide what


That's virgin talk. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Beware, though, get one and you'll want another . . . . and another.

It's a passion.

Hence an Ink Virgin wouldn't understand my original post.
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: F Body on November 10, 2006, 07:54:42 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
waiting for funding for it to take from the design to ink.


I really hate my body but not enough to tattoo or pearce it, but just out of interest how much does a tattoo cost ?
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 10, 2006, 07:56:24 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
That's virgin talk.


Well i do know who i want to do the work and i have a pretty good idea where i want it
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: F Body on November 10, 2006, 08:00:11 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Well i do know who i want to do the work and i have a pretty good idea where i want it


Will a hammer and some rusty nails do (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2006, 03:16:45 am
Quoting: F Body
Will a hammer and some rusty nails do


NIN
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Mustangus on November 11, 2006, 03:26:55 am
Quoting: FUBAR
NIN

Thats really confusing; I had a sticker of that on my mustangs dash board when I bought it. Mind you took it off pretty soon after buying it.

Always wanted a black coiled 'cobra' mustang snake with red eyes on my shoulder. Can never decide if its a good idea or not though...
(http://premium1.uploadit.org/erbystang/94-99CobraSideEmblem.jpg)

Any pics of your design?
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Mustangus on November 11, 2006, 03:34:14 am
Also, who do you use for your tatoos?
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2006, 03:15:54 pm
Quoting: F Body
I really hate my body but not enough to tattoo or pearce it


My body started as a blank canvas.
The way I look at is if I drowned someplace and washed up on a beach somewhere I want to be instantly recognisible.
No questions asked. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Tattoo's are about individuality - which is why I HATE people who get the same ole' same ole' tats done . . Pointless.

Tattooing isn't about hating your body either, that's just a totally ignorant statement.

Quoting: F Body
just out of interest how much does a tattoo cost ?


ALL of mine are custom work so are done by the hour (£50-£60).

For example : My first tattoo was my Surname, on my left arm, it took about 4 hours in two hits - £185.
The next was the "dot poz" flames which occupy most of my right arm.
3 sittings - a total of 6 and a half hours - £300.
The latest, a statement arranged in Anglo-saxon runes, transcribed by myself and checked by a rune-master was just 40 minutes - Thankfully.
This was by far the most painful experience (physically) I've endured.
It worked out to be £45.

Tattooists charge a "set-up" fee so the minimum you'll pay is that.

It's unadvisable to have work exceeding 2-3 hours done in one hit . . . Your body will go into a mild shock and mentally you'll get VERY iritated.

Quoting: Mustangus
Can never decide if its a good idea or not though...


And most never do . . . Just try to be original . . . That's most of the battle.

Quoting: Mustangus
Also, who do you use for your tatoos?


Hilly, at Milton Keynes . . . Although I'm gonna "shop around" next time as the next couple are critical that they're spot-on.
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2006, 03:20:11 pm
Quoting: Mustangus
Any pics of your design?


Not yet . . I'll get it done first . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2006, 03:27:48 pm
These are the Tat's i've already had done, BTW.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/TattooWork1.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/TattooWork5.jpg)

This one was added to by myself "In the chair"

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/TattooWork9.jpg)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2006, 03:29:36 pm
This one currently ranks Third on the "next" list . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/TattooWork6.jpg)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Mustangus on November 11, 2006, 04:42:06 pm
Nice inscprition (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif) as you say, very important to be original.
Like the one on the to do list as well
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 09:16:54 am
Quoting: Mustangus
Like the one on the to do list as well


I've got about 9 more as well, but most require another final rework before they're ready.

It's one of my "winter" jobs to finalise at least 6 of them as most are relatively small, so cheap, meaning I could probably fit 3-4 in a 2 hour sitting.

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Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2006, 10:17:25 am
Im kinda thinking hotrod pinup some thing along the lines of this

(http://www.davidperrystudio.com/images/chopsuey.jpg)


or the other alternative would be this

(http://www.coopstuff.com/Graphics/Originals/lifter.gif)

I figure if im gonna doi it im gonna do it right
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 10:46:23 am
I prefer Coops Intake manifold sketch . . . There's some good piston tats out there . . . Quite common but easy to personalise.
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2006, 10:49:14 am
Quoting: Roadkill
I prefer Coops Intake manifold sketch


yeah although a little on the large side for uper arm, the sparkplug sketch from parts with appeal is also very cool. Only way i would have a coop design was if i could afford the original art work but that rocker is $2500

although i have just ordered this

http://www.pressureprinting.com/curious/curious_coop.htm

(http://www.pressureprinting.com/curious/images/coop_cnt_r2_c1.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 11:17:40 am
I saw a very simple but effective '49 Sled tattoo, once.

It lacked detail, but you instantly recognised it for what it was . . truly simple but effective.

I've looked, but can't find a piccy anywhere . . .
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2006, 11:21:35 am
Quoting: Roadkill
I saw a very simple but effective '49 Sled tattoo, once.

It lacked detail, but you instantly recognised it for what it was . . truly simple but effective.

I've looked, but can't find a piccy anywhere . . .



If and when i do go ahead its almost definatly going to be a pin-up after all this is one of the classic tattoo's which will never date
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 11:21:53 am
Sounds all a bit too painful to me! Never did understand S & M!!!
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2006, 11:22:50 am
Quoting: Lusty Lass
Never did understand S & M!!!


dont yopu mean M&S


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Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 11:23:35 am
Quoting: 55starchief
its almost definatly going to be a pin-up after all this is one of the classic tattoo's which will never date


Indeed.

Hence my original post :

Quoting: Roadkill
I then remembered the classic "Lady Luck"**** and the classic designs from the 40's and 50's. Designs which still see many variants today.
The typical "lady luck" incorporates pretty much all of the criteria and covered additional themes, as well.


This design is basically a pin-up, although not in the orignal context . . .
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 11:23:58 am
Quoting: Lusty Lass
Sounds all a bit too painful to me! Never did understand S & M!!!


And you've had a kid. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 11:24:19 am
Quoting: 55starchief
dont yopu mean M&S

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 11:25:31 am
I'll just stick to having to one needle (ie epidural) come next April. It is about the only time I'll let anyone stick a needle in me. (and trust me it will do nothing to enhance my looks but oh it makes you feel darn good!!)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 11:27:14 am
Quoting: Lusty Lass
next April


Is it a Boy or Girl ?

Or don't you know ?
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 11:29:37 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Is it a Boy or Girl ?

Or don't you know ?



Does that make a difference to the pain you feel in labour then???


Actually the L & D won't tell you but the midwife listened to the heartbeat the other day and reckons we have another little boy coming
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 12:26:14 pm
Quoting: Lusty Lass
Does that make a difference to the pain you feel in labour then???


No, but women provide much more suffering in later life. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 12:32:29 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
No, but women provide much more suffering in later life.



I am going to have a field day the day you announce you are going to be a Daddy!!!!

Can you imagine it, Daddy Deano  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 12:33:36 pm
Quoting: Lusty Lass
Can you imagine it, Daddy Deano


Yeah.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sofa.gif)
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Post by: Titsy on November 13, 2006, 12:37:13 pm
Quoting: Lusty Lass
Can you imagine it, Daddy Deano

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

The CSA will never catch up with him.... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 12:40:00 pm
Quoting: Titsy
The CSA will never catch up with him....

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 12:41:23 pm
Darn rootin' tootin'

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/drive.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Lusty Lass on November 13, 2006, 12:46:20 pm
(http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:ylNUXkUOort6uM:people.ucsc.edu/~jbiggs/funny)


I think you can see the resemblance Roadkill?
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: F Body on November 13, 2006, 02:36:57 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
No, but women provide much more suffering in later life


Ain't that the truth Brother (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)

The three Rings ?

Engagement Ring.

Wedding Ring.

SuffeRing (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/whipped.gif)
Title: A Sense of Achievement . . .
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2006, 03:30:35 pm
Back on Topic . . . .

The Tattoo in question at the start of the post is now complete.

And I'm even happier with it, now - which is a miracle itself.

It will be given a few days for my brain to decide if it needs further work, then it will be redrawn finally and copies taken . . .

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)