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Idea... want thoughts.

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daskis
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Hey NS,

In memory of my brother who died in a skydiving accident 4 years ago, I want to get a tiny tattoo. I am not good with needles, but I feel like I should get one to commemorate him. I was thinking of a really small intricate parachute holding up his initials (YD)... What do you guys think of that and where should I get it? I've changed my mind about tattoos because I've seen some really cool ones lately. I just want this one and I want it to be really small. I have a couple of little sketches I drew out, but none of them look quite right.
Apr 21 2011 1:44PM
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theBearJew
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I was thinking something like that, with his initials and the date on the chute. Personally I like having the person in the picture rather than the initials hanging.

But like everyone else is saying its what you want and like.
Apr 25 2011 12:58PM
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BIGben*
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Hey R.I.P i think its a good idea, but do somthing original, like in don't get a tramp stamp.
Apr 25 2011 2:00PM
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Clyde-frog
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This would be awesome..
Apr 25 2011 2:15PM
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daskis
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^Owww... too painful, but that does look really cool. I think I will get a little person instead of his initials hanging and the dates or years he was born and died on the chute. I will probably get the tattoo in August and I'll post pics. Thanks for the help guys!
Apr 26 2011 11:35AM
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incognegroe
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no idea how this could work but since parachutes seem to be an issue, what about over the shoilder view of a guy skidiving about to go through a hole in the clouds with the hole being your brothers initials.  i know tattoo artists can sketch out some wicked stuff so just a thought
Apr 26 2011 11:57AM
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daskis
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Ok so I made this in word, so it's a bit iffy, but these are some of my favorite lyrics by the band Brand New and I thought they'd be cool to incorporate. What do you think?
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Jun 5 2011 12:06PM
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snwbrdmilf
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Not a bad idea - always consider what type of font you wanna use too, because again with it being small and it aging over time, you don't want script to start to blend together, especially with the date on the bottom, I would consider block for that and maybe something a little more solid for the quote.
Jun 5 2011 12:48PM
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Toasty.
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im alot better at drawing, but here is something i drew in like 10 seconds.

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Jun 5 2011 1:34PM
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disastertourism
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This is a good idea, but the layout isn't so good, and that type of font will not look good on a small tattoo after a while.

Have you decided on an area of your body yet?

I'd make sure you go to a very good, reputable tattoo studio that specializes in custom work, make sure its a studio that really really care about giving you the best tattoo possible.
Even if somewhere is really expensive, it's worth it if the quality of work is good, because paying a lot now is worth it.
:)

I used to work in a really reputable custom studio so PM if you have any questions.
Jun 5 2011 1:46PM
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little1337
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man falling and "Never stop exploring" above it
Jun 5 2011 1:52PM
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Mama.
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I really like that. Those lyrics are fantastic. And I think it would be cool to just have the parachute, not a person attached.
Jun 5 2011 3:41PM
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daskis
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Thank you so much for your help guys! I really want this to turn out great, so I appreciate all your wisdom. Today someone close to me mentioned that he should be remembered for his life, and not what killed him... Although I don't view skydiving as something that killed my brother, and think it's an amazing sport, I've started to reconsider the parachute idea.
So... I came up with 2 designs incorporating the same lyrics with a bolder font: one with some mountains and one with the same parachute.
I know it's supposed to just randomly come to me one day and I'll know for sure what I want... but I'm feeling the need for some assistance hahah. These are two more designs I came up with and thoughts would be great!
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Jun 5 2011 10:16PM
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Poikenz
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Wings look trashy on everyone unless you take a professional picture of it in black and white.
Jun 5 2011 10:30PM
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Zimmerman
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Go wrist or ankle
Jun 5 2011 10:35PM
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yuck
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i would be careful in getting a lyric or phrase as a tattoo. i feel like (atleast in my case) i go through real phases with certain lyrics and styles of writing and whatnot, and i just think that after a while I may not love the line the way I used to. obviously if you know you will never tire of these lyrics, go for it, use your own judgement. just my two cents.
Jun 5 2011 10:39PM
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KevinK.
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Maybe have his initials in the background as the clouds. someones probly already suggested this tho
Jun 6 2011 12:03AM
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technique.
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if you really wanna honor him with a tat, is there really a point where there is too much pain? no hate, just food for thought. also im sorry for your loss
Jun 6 2011 12:10AM
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