I've got a few ideas in mind, but am very open to your ideas / pics and will pay handsomely if I choose your idea (or even consider it)

*Ares (God of War) looking down from the clouds over a war on Earth.

*War in Heaven and War on Earth

*Something involving Azrael (Angel of Death)

*Something else involving Ares

...essentially I want the action of war in an arm sleeve.
It will likely be mostly black & white, but may have some color touches.

Just reading about Ares in Greek mythology... he's "usually humiliated" lol

Maybe consider Mars... the Roman god* of war, basically the same as Ares but "was given a more important and dignified place in ancient Roman religion as ancestral protector of the Roman people and state"

Here's an Idea:

Mars/Ares on a blazing chariot in the clouds arms outstretched toward Zeus standing atop Mount Olympus who is throwing bolts of lightning down through the clouds which travel all the way to the ground level where they decimate the opposing army :-)

As for artwork... find a tattoo artist whose work you appreciate and ask them to draw it. Given a decent starting idea, the more trust you can give them and the more liberty they have to do their own style with it, the better it will turn out... at least from what I've seen.

Hope to hear some other cool ideas soon, good luck!

This post was edited by ChromeDreams on Apr 22 2022 10:57pm

is currently working with tattoos, perhaps he may have some good insight. Good luck!

Working on this. Been lots of fun since its the first tattoo project attempt. Hope I can share some ideas and ofc that you like

I have some tats too but for a sleeve I have to prepare myself...

Thoughts about the result?

Tried to put the heavens theme up the sleeve but it didn't come out great. So I did this way.
Raise your arms and your hand will be near the sky tho

This post was edited by GUUD on Apr 23 2022 06:51am

My experience with tattoodesign is that you should let a Tattoo artist work it out for you. Even some of the most talented artists might have an idea thats cool and all but every Tattoo artists have different skills, work with different techniques and specialize in different motives. You should consult with your tattoo artist or someone who works similarly.

Regards,

I LOVE this idea. I think I'll replace the low angel with Azrael and send it.

I'm still working in this brotha I'll get back to you in 10 min



This post was edited by GUUD on Apr 23 2022 08:43am

Oh? That's damn good input haha. I'll check into Mars.
Thank you!

Agreed! Other than that once you're projecting a big sleeve make sure to clear some things before you start tattooing:
- Prefer Lighter or darker work
- Define the body zones that the ink actualy disapeers with time
- Use plane zones for the most detailed draws
- Start with B&W and after that you can decide if you really want colors on it
- Study the artist's book
- Try to interact with the artist while the project is growing
- Use a style you like

Imo these are really solid advices!