I had the totally brilliant idea for a new tattoo, something that would be meaningful, empowering and unique. Unfortunately, my husband failed to exhibit the appropriate levels of enthusiasm for my idea, but I'm forging ahead anyway because
I think it's perfect. At Geek Girl Con, artist/writer Alina Pete of
Weregeek had a sign on her booth that she does commissions. I told her my idea, asked her what she'd need for that, and she told me photos, and some ideas what I want to be wearing.
I think I'm going to have to create the whole alter-ego persona in order to give Pete the info she needs to do this. And I think it's going to be trickier than I thought...
I sketched the basic idea at the airport waiting for my flight to Seattle. After getting pretty discouraged with my ability to create a properly-proportioned figure, I gave up. Seeing Pete's sign was just the flash I needed, but now I still need to communicate to her clearly what I want.
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And this is why I need to commission an artist...
because that is wrong on so many levels. |
A friend suggested I make a list of things I don't want. (For instance, I don't want a magic lasso, or the ability to stretch.) Narrowing it down that way might help.
But for now, I'm holiday-leveling lowbies in WoW while the laundry dries. Cheap and easy XP.
2 comments:
but what if it stretched when you flex or bend? (no idea where you're getting this) You could incorporate a superpower action feature into the placement :)
LOL! I honestly had not considered that. Right now my preference is for right upper arm (at the deltoid), it's a placement that's easy to conceal with sleeves or still be able to show off, and doesn't distort a lot with movement.
Now I might have to consider the possibilities. ;)
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