Skip Navigation

interested in getting a tattoo of a fractal. How difficult would this be to do?

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

7

You're viewing a single thread.

7 comments
  • There's a few ways to find the right artist.

    1 - Word of mouth. do you have any friends with tattoos? Who'd they go to? I found my favorite artist this way.

    2 - Social Media. Most artists maintain Instagram pages showcasing their work. Do a web search for shops in your area and then look at the artists previous work. This will help you start to find someone who fits the style your looking for.

    3 - Go to some local shops and talk to the people there. More often than not you can find an artist that specializes in the type of work your looking for pretty easily this way. A good shop will either have someone who can do what you're looking for or give you some recommendations for others in the area that do.

    These aren't hard, fast rules as different artists / shops have different cultures, but generally speaking they should be cool with helping you out. If you get a bad vibe or the people your talking to seem shitty or judgemental, move on. Most folks in the body mod community are pretty easy going. Don't put up with bullshit. That's not the norm. Don't be afraid to walk away and go somewhere else.

    Good luck!

    • 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

7 comments