I would like to get something similar to this as a tattoo...?

Question

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s267/alexnaturals/My%20Birds%20Costa%20Rica/ResplendentQuetzal2003-03-17.jpg

I would like this to be on the back of my upper left arm. My inquiry to you is...should I include this branch with some leaves, or have the artist create a different branch with or without leaves... Please simply tell me whether you think this tattoo would look best with the blue quetzal and this branch, or a different-looking branch, or with the/a branch and leaves. My apologies if this is a little perplexing. I thank you so much!

Answer 1

Hi there.

In my opinion, tattoo's are great. Life choice or not, I love them. I have many myself, and strongly believe that its your own opinion that matters, because in the end, you will live with it. But, as it stands, I would remove much of the noise the leaves generate, and go for a much simpler approach, i would leave some leaves scattered around the branch, and maybe a few offset to the central image. i believe the detail of the Quetzal / thick branch should be main focus of this potential piece.

Hope you get what you believe is the best finished tattoo, for you. :)

Answer 2

I think it would look good either way, but you need to decide how you really want it to look as it will be on your body for the rest of your life.  My advice would be to talk to your artist and get their input.  They know from experience what works and what doesn't, and you can go from there.  At the same time, though, don't let them 'talk you into' getting something you're not sure of.  Sorry I couldn't give a more definitive answer, but good luck with your ink!

Answer 3

i would go for another simpler branch with leaves still but not too simple, if you get what i mean.

i hope this helps you, and good luck when you get it. can wait to get mine :)

Answer 4

yeah thats trickey as long as the branch - ends are concealed by leaves/flowers it will be cool.....umm i wouldnt get it wrapping round your arm i have seen similar and they looked naf.....you dont want it to look like its floating on your arm

persoanlly i would have the bird flying infront of flowers so you are not wasting space on uglt branches?