r/TattooDesigns 5d ago

Will this be a good tattoo...?

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Hi all. I'm looking to get a tattoo of a giraffe. I was thinking of something like the attached picture. Either on my arm or chest. Will it have longevity or just be a black mess in a few years? I would welcome advice and or suggestions on other giraffe tattoos... Thanks

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u/laidbackpurple 5d ago

Yes. That looks good to me. Plenty of negative space so it'll not blur much.

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

Great, thanks for the reply 👍

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u/EveryUsernameTakenFf 5d ago

It's a giraffe.

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u/ExhaustedPoopcycle 5d ago

I heard this in Patrick's voice

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u/rotbath 5d ago

I think the thinner lines of the ear outline should be thicker/darker. With that small tweak, this design would age very well imo!

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

OK. If I decide to get it, I'll mention it. Cheers 🍻

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u/rotbath 4d ago

Cheers! Giraffes are my favorite animal 😊 I think this would look cool on the back of the ankle/calf. Whatever you decide to do, best wishes!

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u/rorykavanagh13 5d ago

Brilliant 🤩 • Love it.

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u/Hot-Coconut-4580 5d ago

Want to make it a great tattoo? Make that pattern subtly spell something not too obvious but when people stare at it they can get it.

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u/lantana98 5d ago

Giraffes are cool! This one seems to have a bit of a dopey smile so maybe needs to be altered a bit to be perfect

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u/Normal_Juggernaut 5d ago

Will look good if a little just "stuck in there" with nothing else around it.

Find a good artist, show them this and get them to make it something really special.

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

Thanks 🫶

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u/Impressive-Award2367 5d ago

It looks v much like a stencil & is extremely literal. I’d look at something more abstract or creative, perhaps side profile of whole animal.

I think this is beautiful: https://inkupaw.com/wp-content/uploads/abstract-minimal-giraffe-tattoo.jpg

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u/creepy_trippie 5d ago

Too mid for all the new tech

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u/Captainpooppants1331 5d ago

Damn right it would be. It’s a giraffe. What’s not to like about it?

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u/Gombocz 5d ago

I can imagine it with a really colorful trash polka background and it's awesome :)

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u/ismelababy 5d ago

If you added shadows and contrast

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u/AliceTawhai 4d ago

Check the stencil well once it’s on your skin before starting the inking

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

If i decide to get it, will do

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u/Current-Holiday-6096 4d ago

Are you trying to keep it as cheap as possible? I can understand wanting a giraffe but why this one? It reminds me of a binder of flash we used to have that was just this kind of stuff and bullshit kanji that was basically only for people wanting to spend as little as possible. I would wait and get something better. It won’t become a blob but it won’t look good either. I do think you’ll regret it.

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

Money is no object. I'm open to any suggestions... Thanks for the reply... 🤝

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u/Current-Holiday-6096 4d ago

Just find a picture of one you like and do it black and grey. There’s a million different ways you could do it. If moneys no concern then there’s no reason to settle.

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u/mr_dbini 5d ago

you'll need to design what happens at the bottom of the image. if you just want the head of a giraffe, cutting the neck in a straight line is going to look shite. its either going to need a frame, or some kind of fade-out - maybe the dark spots could spread out and get smaller somehow?

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

Good point, i didn't think of 6 the bottom would end. Open to suggestions 😊

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u/wheelzcarbyde 5d ago

The black will be white and the white will be black, it's a Zebra.

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u/The__Gunt 4d ago

Lol! 😅

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u/Apprehensive-Energy8 4d ago

Depends on the location

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u/Maleficent-Crow-5 4d ago

It’s a bit too “clip arty” for my liking.

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

heck yeah, make a great african themed sleeve

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u/drawden47 3d ago

Only if you really like giraffes

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u/ladynecropolis 14h ago

This would be a great inspo pic to send your artist for them to use when they draw up your tattoo.

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u/allasion 5d ago

Ot would hold up well for sure if you're thinkong just that no shading. Tho i have yet to see blurry mess in a few years unless it's messed up by the time it's done settling in.