Decisions, decisions...

[puddingcat]

I've wanted a tattoo for a while, but couldn't make up my mind for ages. Everything I thought I liked, I'd see somewhere else that put me right off the idea. There aren't many things I can guarantee still liking in 50 years, for a start (so delicate ivy wrapping around and under my collarbones was out, because those bits of skin won't *be* ove my colarbones in 50 years). Then I had a lovely flash of "But of course!" a couple of weeks ago, and I've just been hitting Google and DeviantArt for detailed inspiration.

It had to be a cat. The only other things I've been potty about for over a decade have been pure maths (which I haven't done for 13 years now, holy hell) and Iron Maiden (just NO, for a tattoo). I didn't want a traditional snarling wildcat or a cartoon, and realism doesn't work on skin. But the other designs I like are pseudo-tribal style ones - so, of course, I need a tribal cat.

This is stunning. I like the idea of having colour that isn't outlined in black, and I'd want green eyes *and* the rainbow swirl.

This would be almost perfect (I'm not sure about the diamonds down its tail), were it not watermarked and all black.

I love the body & hind legs of this one, but the front paws and face are slightly odd.

This is a bit different. I realy like the cutout look, but I'd want a domestic cat.

Given that I prefer delicate lines to thicker ones, I thought I'd like this (apart from the face) but the photo of the finished tattoo makes the fur look messy rather than part of the design.


So, given that my complaints with my two favourites were "Not original" and "no colour", I've asked redshira to design me something :) She understands tattoos and so will do a suitable design, and has an incredible talent for colour.

Now I just have to stop looking at other designs and planning a second one.

Comments

[dragonmamma.livejournal.com]

Go you! I think that's a great idea and love some of those kitty pics. I imagine you want it somewhere fairly discreet so you can flaunt it only at your discretion, but dont worry too much about older skin. I've seen people in their 70s who had full torso tats and they still looked good. Think it's a case of looking after your skin and not gaining or losing loads of weight which is what stretches it. But I like the idea of a domestic kitty climbing the leg from the ankle. It's so what they actually do!