Hey everyone,
I’m looking to commission a concept sketch for a tattoo piece that will be placed on my left ribcage. This is not the final tattoo design my tattoo artist will adapt it but I want a strong visual concept to work from.
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Concept Overview:
- A Slaanesh-inspired daemon / Keeper-of-Secrets–style figure (adult, stylized) interacting with an inverted wooden cross
- The figure is posed on or riding the cross, using it as part of the composition
- Her legs are draped and wrapped over the arms of the cross
- She is pulling the cross toward her body, creating tension and interaction
- The expression should feel intense, euphoric/ecstatic, and immersive
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Key Visual Element (Important):
- The figure should feature intentionally exaggerated anatomy in the chest area
- The chest should be prominent, stylized, and exaggerated, interacting with the vertical beam of the cross and wrapping visually around it to enhance the composition. I am fine with additional breasts on the demon.
- This exaggeration should feel deliberate and artistic, not realistic—leaning toward stylized or slightly surreal proportions
(If needed for platform rules or artist comfort, minimal coverings like pasties, symbolic markings, or stylized shading are completely fine.)
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Environment / Object:
- The cross should be large, rough, wooden
- The base (now top due to inversion) should look chopped, worn, or broken
- Overall tone should feel dark, grounded, and physical
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Style Direction:
- Black & grey only
- Strong emphasis on flow and composition (this is for ribs, so movement matters)
- Prefer artists experienced with:
- Tattoo-style illustration
- Gothic / dark fantasy themes
- Figure drawing with strong anatomy understanding
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Intent / Tone Clarification (Important):
This piece is not intended to be sleazy, shocking, or purely explicit.
The goal is a composition that feels:
- Elevated and intentional
- Emotionally driven (euphoria, pleasure, transcendence)
- Dark, elegant, and controlled
The figure should read as experiencing a moment of overwhelming ecstatic intensity, not something aggressive or degrading.
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Tone:
Looking for something that feels:
- Dark
- Elegant
- Controlled
- Sensual in a compositional and intentional way, not purely explicit
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Style Reference (Important):
I’ve included a few photos of my existing tattoos for reference (chest, ribs, and close-up detail).
Please use these to align with:
- Black & grey tone
- Bold, clean line work
- Strong contrast and readability
- How the design flows with the body
The goal is for this piece to integrate with the existing work, not feel like a separate or conflicting style.
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Budget:
- $75–$150 depending on detail and experience
- Open to negotiation for the right artist
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Deliverable:
- Clean concept sketch
- Focus on pose, composition, and flow over hyper-detail
- 1–2 revisions preferred
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Notes:
- Final execution will be adapted by my tattoo artist
- Please include relevant portfolio examples (dark fantasy, gothic, tattoo concepts, figure work)
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Drop your portfolio below or DM me.
Thanks!