I'm looking for a specialist artist who can create a sketch for a tattoo based on my ideas.
It should be a sleeve covering the entire arm.
The main character is the wolf Fenrir from Scandinavian mythology.
The challenge of the project is to come up with a composition that will look harmonious from all sides, will cover a straight inscription on the outer side of the arm from the wrist to the elbow, and will not resemble a typical work of a realistic living wolf.
A bit of context that was previously discussed with the master:
General idea:
We decided not to limit ourselves to just the forearm — we want to create a full sleeve from the shoulder to the wrist. The wolf should not just be a “face-on” view, but a semi-profile, likely with the body, to create dynamics and silhouette. It should not be just a “portrait,” but part of a whole story on the arm.
2. Style and composition:
I want to work on the entire composition of the sleeve at once, so that the arm looks like a single picture, not a collection of elements. It’s better to consider the transitions from shoulder to elbow, from elbow to wrist right away, so that everything logically fits anatomically.
3. Color and contrast:
I want to play with the contrast of black and turquoise (dark teal) — black as the base, and turquoise used for light accents. For example, to make the runes glow against the background of the tree, as if they reflect moonlight. Perhaps even with a slight glowing effect or glow through a haze.
4. Runes and trees:
The runes will be embedded in the trees, as if they are engraved or burned into the trunks. They should only be visible in certain light — for example, under the “moon” (in our case, the turquoise glow). This is important both conceptually and visually.
5. Additional elements:
We are considering the idea of adding spiders, but not ordinary ones. Specifically, we mean weavers — as in Scandinavian/mythological themes, weavers of the Universe, fate, destinies. They can be part of the overall composition, for example, weaving threads between the trees. But it’s important: no small details! All elements should be large and expressive — because the person themselves is large, and too small details will get lost.
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Therefore, I am looking for a specialist who can extract the general wishes from my head and provide several sketch options for how such work could be depicted.
Please attach your works if you have done something similar before and have an understanding of what could be done. Write in private messages if you have clarifying questions.
PS I attached the generation of the wolf from Midjorney that I liked for its colors, and the second screenshot is an attempt to sketch elements (but I didn't like the result).
