Tattoo Ideas 1/2 sleeve already

[brans72]

Ok guys I am trying to find a fill in or back ground for my half sleeve I already have in works. I wanna do something with old signs car/mechanic related because my 1/2 sleeve is Tools from sockets,screwdriver,crows foot,bolts,spark plug etc on my left upper arm. I was thinking maybe old school Macto tools or logo from companies that I have used on my car (bet Frank would die at Prodigy) something just really cool to fill in behnd all the tools. I will try to post a pic this weeken but no jokes on my arm size (I know I got pie shooters but I can work on cars alot easier then most with big @$$ arms :yes: . So let me know any ideas or old school stickers you might wanna donate to take to my artist. Brandon

[Flash68]

how bout a pic of what you have done now?

[usa-69z]

Ok guys I am trying to find a fill in or back ground for my half sleeve I already have in works. I wanna do something with old signs car/mechanic related because my 1/2 sleeve is Tools from sockets,screwdriver,crows foot,bolts,spark plug etc on my left upper arm. I was thinking maybe old school Macto tools or logo from companies that I have used on my car (bet Frank would die at Prodigy) something just really cool to fill in behnd all the tools. I will try to post a pic this weeken but no jokes on my arm size (I know I got pie shooters but I can work on cars alot easier then most with big @$$ arms :yes: . So let me know any ideas or old school stickers you might wanna donate to take to my artist. Brandon

Heya Brandon , im a tattoo artist here in Australia.....My advice is dont get contemporery brandnames , pretty cheesy:thmbsdwn: old hotrod logos are kool , say like' the mooneyes logo or mr horsepower , chequered flags are good, ace of spades, dice, flames, another kool idea is stars with no outline and shade background instead of the actual stars in a colour that makes your art standout. You can use other shapes instead of stars too. Iron cross shape or chev logo (bowtie) instead of stars. Just a coupla qwik ideas. stick a pic up and ill see what else i can suggest.:thumbsup:

Cheers, Gav

[Scotch]

Traditional pinstripes to fill always look cool, and they can be used around existing art or even stand on their own. They could serve to tie your whole piece together, if done correctly.

[jy211]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2952546946_393db26a22.jpg?v=1227790334

[Weldon0405]

Without seeing pics of what you have I'd suggest you go with something similar to what has already been suggested... the stars and maybe some tradiational dot fill could work. Important thing will be going with simple designs and colors to make your current work "pop" instead of just cluttering you arm. Post up pics and we'll see what we can come up with.

[DriverzInc]

Traditional pinstripe. I'd stay away from company logos, etc. I'm pretty old school traditional when it comes to my half sleeves (I have one dragon koi fish, and on the other arm, a phoenix, both traditional Japanese style). If it were me doing something like your tool theme, I think a pinstripe background would look good.

[Flash68]

this thread is dying for some pics!!! :D

[awr68]

can you make it look like the back ground is motor turned?

[dtedler]

can you make it look like the back ground is motor turned?

Oh man that would hurt - great idea though. What about diamond plate or carbon fiver thread.

[Swain]

Barbwire :thumbsup:

[silverz28]

here's a funny tattoo... not sure why you would want to have this one done?
http://th05.deviantart.com/fs9/300W/i/2006/152/8/e/Best_tattoo_ever_by_john2dope.jpg

[brans72]

Finally a pic no Jokes on my guns either!!!
http://i43.tinypic.com/widn6.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/wvc32a.jpg

[98ssnova]

maybe you can put a logo of the big 3 behind it but i really dont know what else you would put back there

[brans72]

Little different people say and some are shocked that I have tools on my arm.

[GM Muscle]

With that tat I'd do a checkered flag/ smoke background. Lots of dark to keep the tools poppin

[Vegas69]

What Guns?:rofl:

[brans72]

hey now these arms can do a set of plug on a LS camaro all from the top very fast so don't be hating! They come in handy alot but also sucks being the little guy!!!!!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Do something old school to go with the tool theme,50 and 60's style logo's,I like the checkered flag idea also

[RECOVERY ROOM]

What Guns?:rofl:

I was waiting:lol:

[tones2SS]

What Guns?:rofl:

:_paranoid :wow:

[tyoneal]

Finally a pic no Jokes on my guns either!!!
http://i43.tinypic.com/widn6.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/wvc32a.jpg

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[brans72]

:rofl:

[70rs]

A METRIC socket right out there in front of everyone???? :D

Just kidding. I agree with some of the comments above, it needs a back ground of some sort. Something darker so the tools are highlighted.

[DriverzInc]

Oh, wow... they look like they are kinda floating all over your arm... you need a background. Anything, but something.

[brans72]

Yeah I know but still debating though. Thought about a RPM pegged out and some color, but then I do have small arms so it makes it hard to decided on it.I figured I would get alot more post but guess some think I am crazy with no meaning behind my tattoo.

[ArisESQ]

you already kinda have a lot of empty space between everything, so if i were in your place i'd probably add a pinup girl or something like that on the inside of your arm, then do something traditional, like small stars and stuff.

http://s2.hubimg.com/u/260869_f520.jpg

that's not mine, but just an example of what i'm talking about.

personally i wouldn't do anything too solid behind those things. it's just gonna make everything bleed together.