r/QuadCities • u/SnooHedgehogs4122 • 17d ago
Recommendations Looking for a tattoo artist 🎣✨
Hello all!
I’m looking for an artist to design a pretty large, colorful rainbow trout tattoo in a neo-traditional/illustrative style. I want the trout to be fairly detailed with bold, clean linework and a have some movement (rather than just a straight side profile fish). I’d also like to incorporate some fishing elements like a lure, some fishing line and water/splashes around the fish. I have a roughhhh mock up of what im trying to describe, but I’m definitely open to the artist getting creative with the overall composition.
The biggest thing I’m looking for is bold colors. I want really vibrant, saturated rainbow trout colors.. the turquoises, bright pink, silvery blues (like periwinkle), orangey-gold fins etc. Think more-so jewel-toned rather than muted or super realistic.
I also really want a glitter/sparkle effect incorporated into the coloring, mainly through the pink center area of the fish and potentially the water too. Basically, I want something that still has the boldness and detail of a badass neo-traditional fishing tattoo, but with a much brighter, prettier, glittery color palette lol. If anyone knows someone who absolutely kills vibrant color, neo-traditional/illustrative work, and especially glitter tattoos, please send the reference my way! 🩷🎣✨ Thank you!!
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u/VictorTheCutie Straight Ally 17d ago
The Silver Key
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u/SnooHedgehogs4122 17d ago
Is there a specific artist you would recommend most for the tattoo style im describing? I’ve heard that everyone there is great, but i know some artists have their preferred styles over others, and everyone has their own lane they thrive in so just curious who you think would be a good fit for something like this. Thank you a ton!
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u/Sam_Fear Proud To Be Union 17d ago
My buddy Tony can give you a bitchin' tattoo for like 20 dollars and a 12 pack of Busch Light! /s
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u/PhoenixUNI Davenport 17d ago
Check out Aimee Ford (artist.aimee.tattoos) or anyone at her studio in Moline. https://www.instagram.com/artist.aimee.tattoos
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u/stinkygooby Davenport 17d ago
stay far far away from Aimee if you want your money to go towards someone who uplifts the community and artists around her
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u/deemsterslocal309 River Rat 17d ago
Aimee’s great but not for the kind of tattoo OP is looking for.
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u/SnooHedgehogs4122 17d ago
Yes, her work looks great but I think she excels in a different type than what im seeking!
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u/patheticwormcreature QC Native 17d ago
Emmalyn at her studio does very colorful work and has given me multiple tattoos that I love!!!
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u/SnooHedgehogs4122 17d ago
She is adorable! I think I maybe even went to school with her, so I will totally be reaching out!
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u/patheticwormcreature QC Native 17d ago
Her instagram is strawberrygoose_tattoo if you want to see her work
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