Should I find a specific artist to do this and what type of work would they need to specialize in? (what words do I need to use to find this person)

I’d want it to be relatively large but I am not yet sure where I’d want it.

Here’s a few fractals I am interested in to give you an idea

  • Mandelbrot set

  • Sierpinski carpet

  • fractal tree

  • Sierpinski triangle

  • Ikeda map attractor

Some if these are obviously harder than others but I am primarily asking about the sections of the mandelbrot set

Feel free to send me fractals you like as well, especially if they are scientifically or historically significant in some way you like

  • ComradeSharkfucker@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Thank you! I do know people with tattoos but none have work I could compare to these so I was uncertain if they could help but I think I will try. Been wanting a fractal for a few years now but haven’t had the funds

    Glad to know these aren’t too difficult. Idk how tattoos work so I worried

    • Catoblepas
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      4 months ago

      Are you okay with some of the fine details getting blurred or faded in the long term? Depending on where the tattoo is it can fade before too many years, and it will inevitably have some fading no matter how well you take care of it. The biggest things that will fade a tattoo after it heals are UV exposure and friction.

    • vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      4 months ago

      There’s been some pretty amazing strides in how the artwork is transfered to your skin in the last few decades. Definitely better methods than when I was just starting out in the 90’s.

      Most of my work is traditional but a modern leaning artist should be able to knock those out for ya!

      Also, as the other commenter below stated, diligent application of lotion after bathing and sunscreen whenever there’s a chance of UV exposure will help immensely in maintaining a good looking tattoo after it’s healed.

      On the subject of healing, I believe most artists use Second Skin after they finish the work. It makes healing so much easier than it used to be. Ask about that as well before you start getting the ink done and grab some if it’s not part of your chosen artists process. I still heal with traditional methods but can’t recommend that enough for people new to getting work done.

      • ComradeSharkfucker@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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        4 months ago

        Thanks for the healing advice. Im sure my girlfriend will make sure I care for my tattoo properly lol, she has a couple herself. I have personally seen her use second skin