Shading - Ink Trails Tattoo Forum

Fall Out View Member Profile	Mar 24 2009, 01:06 AM Post #1
Pin Cushion Group: Full Member Posts: 144 Joined: 18-February 09 From: Wales Member No.: 9,069	Hay guys here is some roes's i have drawn can you help me out with my shading? I need to know if there is to much to little or it looks stupid where it is lol Thanks Fall Out

twoshay View Member Profile	Mar 24 2009, 05:34 AM Post #2
Ink Slinger Group: Full Member Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-February 08 From: Geelong, AU Member No.: 1,433	i think if you are trying to do and old school kind of style you need much more black... get alot more depth in there -------------------- http://twoshay.daportfolio.com

Moon View Member Profile	Mar 29 2009, 11:12 AM Post #3
Human Billboard Group: Full Member Posts: 799 Joined: 21-November 08 From: Honduras Member No.: 4,876	i dont think he was going for that oldskool look. dont like like trad roses. maybe try some color shading. add different colors for a more realistic shadow/volume/etc. different shades and opposite colors go well with that... makes it stand out alot This post has been edited by Moon: Mar 29 2009, 11:40 AM -------------------- Tattoos from Honduras, Custom Work yes, i said it.

J.J. Flash View Member Profile	Mar 29 2009, 11:26 AM Post #4
Ink Slinger Group: Moderator Posts: 2,278 Joined: 3-March 07 Member No.: 1	traditional roses (and all tradish stuff) require bold black with short whipped gradients. Don't be afraid of the black. -------------------- Stay humble.

Mar 30 2009, 09:04 AM

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Pin Cushion

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maybe this can help...found this on this site

thanks Joe

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dead bird singin... dead bird singing View Member Profile	Mar 30 2009, 10:11 AM Post #6
Human Billboard Group: Full Member Posts: 652 Joined: 21-January 08 From: vatican city Member No.: 1,321	QUOTE (toxic martin @ Mar 30 2009, 10:04 AM) maybe this can help...found this on this site thanks Joe was doin roses on pork all day, i take a break and find this on - thanks for putting it up. -------------------- remember to always be yourself! unless you suck.

redbeard View Member Profile	Mar 30 2009, 10:34 AM Post #7
Pin Cushion Group: Full Member Posts: 305 Joined: 28-March 08 From: detroit Member No.: 1,686	i would work on your values more...try shading with only your blacks and greys for a few roses, then add your colors. they look a little flat and black shading will add depth, whether or not your trying to do traditional. This post has been edited by redbeard: Mar 30 2009, 10:34 AM -------------------- ^{EveRy MaN Is BoRn EqUaL AnD DiEs FrEe}

Fall Out View Member Profile	Jan 9 2010, 01:12 PM Post #8
Pin Cushion Group: Full Member Posts: 144 Joined: 18-February 09 From: Wales Member No.: 9,069	thanks guys i done more i added a load more black and thay look loads better, i done some with just coulor and thay look good to thanks again guys

chappy View Member Profile	Jan 9 2010, 03:36 PM Post #9
Shop Groupie Group: Full Member Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 08 From: waukegan, IL Member No.: 1,367	After 9 months of work it had better look good!

Fall Out View Member Profile	Jan 10 2010, 03:49 PM Post #10
Pin Cushion Group: Full Member Posts: 144 Joined: 18-February 09 From: Wales Member No.: 9,069	i donr them not long after this post man but then i droped out for a few months (fam probs) n now im getting back into it so this is the only chance i ad to reply pmsl

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