Summary:

I want my tattoo to be simple & casual, but not stark or plain. I'd like it to fit the tone of the quote.

Description:

There is a quote that I read as a kid that I've always wanted to get made into a tattoo. The problem is that its kind of long, and I don't want a huge tattoo. Here is the quote:

"The power to cause pain is the only power that matters,the power to kill and destroy; because if you can't kill, you are always subject to those who can, and nothing and no one will ever save you."

I plan on having it either on my left shoulder/upper back or hip. I'm leaning more towards my back, though. I really don't want it too big, approx 6 inches x 3 inches or so. It can be simply black text and design, or have some colors in it, but not too wild or overdone. If the colors match my other tattoo, that would be nice, but it doesn't absolutely have to. I don't have a particular text/font in mind, but I would like it to be in a similar style to my other tattoo which is on my other shoulder (picture attached-stars and flames). Also, there can be some scrollwork around the text, or design elements, it doesn't only have to be the quote, but again, nothing too crazy or excessive or intricate. I'd like it to be simple but elegant, if that makes sense. I'd like the text to be small and neat, but still readable, so not really "script-y".

I've asked a few people for ideas as well. One idea is to spiral the quote. I don't know if that would make it too hard to read or not, or if it would even work. I don't really like flowers, or goth-y type stuff. No skulls or fairies or guns or crosses. Asian style is fine. I've also attached a photo of a design that I like the overall shape of, the angled look and how it is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom; as an example of a style I like.

If there are any questions, I'd be glad to answer them. I hope I have given enough info to come up with a good design!

Additional Details:

• Gender: Female
• Size: 6 x 3 inches
• Detail: High
• Winning artist must provide stencil / line work at completion of contest

Appended Description (February 10 2010 11:58pm):

I'm not super picky about the exact size, I know I put "6x3" but 3"x 6", or approximately that size is good. I think I really like the looks of the quote angled off and narrower.

Also, although *I* really like the submissions so far, when I've asked others their opinions, I've had several people say that it looks "too much" like my other tattoo, and I should mix it up a little. So, I'm going to say at this point, go ahead and throw out any ideas you might have that you think would look good/interesting/fit with the quote, even if it doesn't exactly match my other one. I still don't care for flowery designs, goth type designs, fairies, crosses, guns or knives. Other than that, go wild!! LOL. Thanks!!

Example Images:

Payment Methods:

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