need help with a design

I have 2 designs runnng through my head right now...the first is the cat logo from baby phat http://www.babyphat.com/plussizes.php?category=plussizes the first time I saw it I loved it but it was just a line drawing on someones website, and it wasn't until I showed a friend the copy I had drawn and she told me it was the babyphat logo... I am really sad right now, since I had my heart set on it, but it seems dumb now knowing it's a trademark, kinda like getting the Nike swoosh tattooed. My secod idea is a Ulysses butterfly - to represent my wls and as a memorial to my grandpa (long story but he raised me with my mother). http://images.google.com/images?q=Ulysses%20butterfly&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&sa=N&tab=wi I worry about getting the color right on that one... So I feel like I have 2 designs I really truly want, but worry about the final result. I know a good artist can do wonders for me but I am feeling down because I am worried they won't turn out the way I want them to. Am I just being a drama queen? Sandra

It really depends on skin type if the colors will work or not. A good tattoo artist will let you know if it will or not. I have a butterfly similar to thoes that you linked and the color turned out great and I get tons of compliments on it. I will try to put a link here so you can see it.... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kazpin700/album?.dir=/5844 I don't think you are being a drama queen! This is going to be on you forever so ask everyone you need to and get opinions! I feel that 80% of a good tattoo is how excited you were to have it on your body when you walked into the studio....the other 20% is getting a great tattoo artist to make your excitement come to life! Best of luck to you! Kim

I have 7 tattoo's and they all came out better than I had imagined them! I just love them! I think that if you get a tattoo that you REALLY want, and find a good artist you will be happy with the results. No you are not being a drama queen, like Kim said they are on you for the rest of your life. I too, get many great compliments on my art work. I will work on posting a link to my tatts soon. Good Luck! R

R, thanks so much. I can't wait to see your tattoos. Post a link when you can Sandra

thanks Kim. What is the symbol on the left of your tattoo? The butterfly is so close to the one I want, it looks nice Sandra

The symbol is a conji (who knows if that is the correct spelling) and it means spirit. My WLS was a long journey and I wanted to reflect how much it took to get where I am today..... Kim -180 lbs almost 2 years post op

Kanji =) ~Amy

I have a small butterfly and I just love the colors... go here and click on tatt and you will see it... http://photobucket.com/albums/v356/chettah478/ and i just got another over the weekend.. its on another link... http://photobucket.com/albums/b288/Johnson468/?action=options again click tatt Shelia