Summary:
Neck tattoo inspired by symbols of Athena and Artemis (plenty of examples given for details)
Description:
I am looking for a tattoo to go on the back of my neck that incorporates the symbols and themes of both Athena and Artemis.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, arts, and skill. Her common symbol is the owl with olive tree branches.
Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, protection of young women, and the wilderness in general. The bow and arrow and crescent or new moon are often associated with her.
I've attached plenty of examples of various symbols and ideas...I would like something that includes ideas of both goddesses in one tattoo that isn't too cluttered - it's going on the back of my neck, after all.
Black ink only preferred, but small hints of color may be considered - depends on what you come up with. Minimal shading, looking for a more "flat" design.
If you would like to include their Greek names in it somehow without getting too large that's fine but it's not required, and I'm not sure I want text in it at all. Again, it just depends on the design. If you ARE going to include text I would prefer Greek letters: (Αθηνη for Athena and Αρτεμις for Artemis).
A combination I keep seeing in my head is the owl with a crescent moon, or an owl sitting on an arrow around in front of a new moon, if that makes any sense at all haha. But I leave it all up to you! I am looking for something either gender neutral or on the feminine side, but no need for cutesy hearts or anything like that.
Oh and as far as size goes, it needs to be hidden when my hair is down in normal/work clothing. I have medium to long hair (past my shoulders). I'll attach a picture of myself to give you an idea of the size needed.
Additional Details:
- Contest Length: 16 Days
- Gender: Female
- Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
- Detail: Medium Detail Design
- Winning artist must provide stencil / line work at completion of contest
Appended Description (August 4 2012 12:20pm):
Edit: I am also considering putting this on my lower hip. It's between back of neck or lower hip...either way, it should be fairly small, so I'm not looking for anything too detailed.
Appended Description (August 4 2012 12:50pm):
Edit 2: I might also place this lower than my neck/on upper back, so it will always be hidden by typical work clothes regardless of hair length. Again, doesn't change the size theme too much, just figured I'd add.
Appended Description (August 5 2012 5:15pm):
I put this in response to a comment, but I will add it here. I am very much liking the idea of an owl in front of a new/full moon, sitting on an arrow or bow. An example of the moon and bow/arrow combo is in the pictures below. Maybe the owl clutching the bow or arrow? Or just resting? Or something like that.
Appended Description (August 5 2012 9:28pm):
I realized I was vague on the "style" I'm looking for. I very much love henna styled tattoos, the jet black ink, flat but complicated nature of henna is really beautiful to me. So I'm looking for something in that vein - no color, bold...I think Athena's owl will translate well in a henna type design. I understand that I can't get the intense detail of some henna just because of the small size, but I figured it would give you an idea of the style I'm looking for.
Example Images:
Payment Methods:
This contest has been pre-paid. The winning artist will be paid directly by CreateMyTattoo via Paypal.
I also love the beauty of henna art....
I will be in touch.
Pam
The one example picture I posted with the moon and bow/arrow combo...something like that with an owl involved seems in the direction I'm going for.