Request for a design (cat memorial tattoo)
My constant companion of over 16 years is getting very frail. Every night for almost two decades he has slept with his legs wrapped around my forearm. I figure having a few thousand needle punctures in the spot where his paws lay would be a good memorial, since I'll never feel his claws there again once he goes.
His name is Sebastian, and I'd like a small (quarter or nickel sized) ambigram of "SB" on the interior of my forearm.
Nothing too feminine please, and I'm not into macabre design either. I realize that ambigrams require a certain level of flourishment, but minimalism is good. Elegant, simple, legible. Up->Down ambigram, not backward/forward.
Should definitely not resemble BS. I realize I'm treading shaky ground with an SB ambigram... so be careful there.
I'm trying to design one myself, and if I'm successful, I'll be using mine instead, for sentimental reasons... but I'm not very good at this stuff, so I thought I'd give you guys a chance to have your work permanently engraved on another human's body.
If I do use your design, I'll obviously provide pictures.
I apologize if this is an inappropriate place for this request. If anyone knows of other tribes that would be more appropriate, let me know.
Thanks guys.
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Unfortunately I have zero familiarity with ambigrams so I can't help you. If you would consider a larger more artwork-like design let me know as I had one in mind before I figured out what an ambigram was.
I would recommend getting a print of his paw and use that to-scale as part of the design or even just a background behind the letters. It's something I regret not doing for my late cat now that I'm considering getting pawprint tattoos of my current kitties.
Thanks for responding.
I'm hesitant to get a larger piece because it will be on my forearm, and I'm not really one to wear tattoos in the open. This will be the one and only visible tat on my body, and I want it to be small and subtle.
And yeah, the paw print idea is nice.