Cherokee Tomahawk

Project Description	Payout	Entries	Time Left
I would like this tattoo to convey strength, honor and dignity.	$200.00	71	Completed

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Description:

Hello. i am looking to get a tattoo of a tomahawk on the outside of my left leg. im looking for it to be no more then 12 inches long. The handle should be a darkish brown, seemingly worn from use. the width of the handle should be a little smaller then that of an average hammer. i would like the blade to have a more modern design, but by no means futuristic. one possibility for the blade is having it made out of black steel, with a silver lining around its edge. another idea is to have it made out of chiseled stone, but agian with a more modern look. the blade should obviously be in proportion with the handle, but it cant exceed a length of 5 inches because i dont want it wrapping all around my leg. It is very important to me that this tomahawk have a native american feel to it, specifically Cherokee. how that is acomplished - whether through use of feathers, animals, symbols or anything else- i leave to the arists' discretion. i would like it to look some what realistic, but that does not mean i am agianst the artist taking some artistic liberty. Thanks much

Additional Details:

Gender: Male
Size: 4 x 12 inches
Detail: High
Winning artist must provide stencil / line work at completion of contest

Appended Description (September 24 2009 9:33pm):

While surfing the web, i found a design concept i liked. it was an eagle holding a tomahawk while in flight. for reference you can see the image at the bottom of this website http://www.rmjforge.com/Tactical Tomahawks.htm

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This contest has been pre-paid with CreateMyTattoo. The winning artist will be paid directly by CreateMyTattoo.

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Cherokee Tomahawk - New Traditional Tactical Tomahawk custom tattoo

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Contest Discussion


	Antz Sketch Tomahawk (Will still color)	October 7 2009 8:09pm
Sorry I didn't get around to color during the contest but if you are really feeling the spirit eagle design and choose my tatoo, I'll color and send to you after the contest. Thanks, Antz

	Debbie Tomahawk #1276	October 7 2009 2:06am
Hi! Sebastian, I see I only got three stars from you. Is there anyway I can improve the tat for you? Debbie

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) mikaya	October 7 2009 12:05am
i like your designs, but the blade is a little too big. also, i like the eagle, but not in the background. if you can think of another way to incorporate it into the design id love to see it. also i would like to see some color. thank you again for your time and entries

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) colby	October 7 2009 12:01am
Right now im leaning towards the exaggerated designs.

	mikaya is	October 6 2009 11:30pm
there anything i can do for my design. uve given me 3 stars on both but havnt said anything to me? would love some feed back

	colby1381 designs	October 6 2009 7:33pm
Are you leaning more towards the exaggerated styles rather than the realistic? Was making the design based on what the description says but can do either style, just wondering what you prefer.

	mikaya really	October 6 2009 1:13am
hope u like it!

	colby1381 design	October 6 2009 12:22am
Hi, Just wanted to see what you think about the design. Tried to keep it in the dimensions you asked for so that it would flow nice. Let me know if you'd like to see anything done to it. Thanks, Colby

	jaylock sebastian	October 5 2009 4:16pm
ok im sorry bout that

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) Jaylock.	October 5 2009 4:10pm
lol its ok dude i understand. my brothers colorblind too. just make the blade adjustment then. thanks agian

	jaylock sebastion	October 5 2009 1:33pm
alrite i try not to make this an excuse but i am color blind thats y my coloring skills are so bad ... im only a sketch artist black and white =/

	Sassytat2 Just Wondering..	October 4 2009 4:54pm
If you were going to start rating designs to give everyone a feel of which designs you really like. I know there is only 3 days left but alot of artist here like to improvise with the time they have towards your ratings, suggestions and comments :)

	Sassytat2 Sebastian	October 4 2009 3:23pm
I'm am drawing my final entry, totally different from the last ones, and ALOT more exciting! Its going to include a spread winged eagle on the blade of a detailed tomahawk. And I know your thinking that will never fit on my leg! but the way i am drawing it, there should be no reason why it wouldnt :) it shouldnt wrap around either. Still I would like to know how i did on the others entries too. Thanks.~Jen

	jaylock sebastion	October 4 2009 3:01pm
alrite i can do that.. an i can try to add color but i mite mess it up i suck at colors

	Dane sup	October 4 2009 1:34pm
tried to put more eagle in there, and i think it stands for a better tattoo cause there is actually design and its not just a tomahawk sitting randomly on your leg. anything that you dislike about my design, anything i can change or touch up?

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) Jaylock.	October 3 2009 2:56pm
dont worry dude. your still in the running. the last thing i need from you is to make the new blade a little smaller. Remember, its supposed to fit on my leg, and i dont want it wrapping all around it. also, you sure your cant add any color into it?

	Sassytat2 Hello Sebastian	October 3 2009 2:40am
I think I got everything you were looking for in my first entry, it took a while because its was hand drawn and colored, please let me know how you like it! I think all these designs are coming along nicely and being one of cherokee blood myself i might even consider something similar. Great idea, I really enjoyed drawing this one #1386 :)

	dastardly its cool	October 2 2009 9:24pm
it's cool jaylock a hand drawn picture is just proof that it really can be tattooed that way.#1227 looks good

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) reply to relentless	October 1 2009 7:20pm
Yes, i do plan on getting it in full color. As for the meaning of specific colors, im not entirely sure. As with most Native American tribes, the eagle hold special meaning to the Cherokee. And lastly, my Grandfather, from whom i get my limited Cherokee background, was from North Carolina. Many Cherokee's lived there before they were relocated on a forced march known as the Trail on Tears.

	mikaya a	October 1 2009 2:06am
simple beginning design. just wanted to see if u like the blade and handle or if the dimensions are wrong on it. any comments are helpful

	relentless Sebastian,	September 30 2009 10:56pm
Do you plan on this tattoo being in full color? or just black and gray? If color, are there any colors specific to the Cherokee tribe? Also, is there specific symbolism in feather patterns or animals that have a specific meaning meaning to the tribe as well...One last thing, what part of the country are Cherokees from? Thanks, Relentless

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) reply to gibit	September 30 2009 12:59pm
I'd prefer a brown handle. and both the back and front of the blade need to be a little smaller. thanks

	jaylock ha	September 30 2009 3:14am
curse computer rendering ha

	gibit Question?	September 30 2009 1:18am
I can change the handle color to just aout any type. did you want a brown or maple colored handle. Also the blade can be smaller did you want the back blade smaller?

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) Response to art n coffee.	September 29 2009 11:44pm
Thank you for taking an interest in my contest. I like the idea of having a thunderbird on the handle. I like the sound of it being burnt in as opposed to painted, so long as the trade off isnt a loss of detail.

	Art-n-coffee Design	September 29 2009 10:04am
Hi, I just signed up. Was lookin at this. I read up on the Cherokee and they used chipped and polished soapstone, and the stone was tied onto wood or bone with leather straps. also I read up that the thunderbird was a symbol of strength and spirit. how do you feel about a thunderbird being on the handle? would you prefer it to look burnt into the handle or painted?

	gibit Comment.	September 29 2009 1:27am
Just wanting to see what you think? Colors are changeable. Also if you'd like a black and white drawing I could post that also.

	Debbie Tomahawk and Eagle	September 28 2009 1:35pm
Hey Sebastian I resubmitted my Tomahawk and Eagle it is #1276 to your liking, I hope you like it. Debbie

	jaylock reply	September 25 2009 6:30pm
heres a better suitable version hopefully =]

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) reply	September 25 2009 6:21pm
thanks man

	jaylock reply	September 25 2009 6:17pm
its ok i got you im redoing the blade now

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) Answer	September 25 2009 6:16pm
Yeah man you can draw it separately if you want to. The presentation would probably be better if it was just one drawing, but its up to you

	jaylock question	September 25 2009 6:00pm
do you mind if i draw the blade seperate jus by itself an u can jus add it to the previous sketch?

	jaylock sebastian	September 25 2009 12:13am
here's my concept sketch of wat you wanted its all hand rendered by me. no computer work..hope its enough for the contest

	Sebastian (Contest Holder)	September 24 2009 9:33pm
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	Sebastian (Contest Holder) reply	September 24 2009 5:18pm
Thanks for the advice. i look forward to seeing your sketch

	KarmaOne advice	September 24 2009 4:46pm
If you want your tat to show strength honor and dignity, then you should have a tomahawk that is worn, and also usually more than one feather shows honor of more than one battle, and strength would mean more than one battle. I will be submitting my sketch in a little while for you, please let me know what you think

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) Answer	September 24 2009 12:42am
I would like to see you expand on you ancient story and spiritual concepts, although not drastically over the top. As for the blade, i believe used might work better. But im no artist. If you feel that the tomahawk would come out better if it was designed as a gift that would be fine too.

	gibit Question	September 23 2009 11:17pm
Are you going for realism or an ancient story kind of thing. I'm Native so if you want realism, spiratualism, or sacraficial I am willing to draw all. Also a tomahawk was a weapon of war so what type of blade did you want? Used or just made as a gift?

	jaylock reply	September 23 2009 11:00pm
alrite thanks sebastion i got an amazing sketch for you coming..

	Sebastian (Contest Holder) Answer	September 23 2009 10:57pm
Yeah man. I'm open to seeing all different variations of this tattoo.

	jaylock question??	September 23 2009 10:44pm
can i actually sketch the piece without color cuz i suck at color. i have an amazing design ready to go

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