James had a stroke of genius last night when I asked him if he had any ideas for my tattoo; a panda bear with bamboo. Now, it sounds simple, but I built on that idea, coming up with something that I am truly excited about.
See the little fella pictured here? That is one of the most unique animals in the world; the red panda. This little cutie is what I want. But that’s not all; I want a red panda, atop bamboo stalks, perhaps in a “crouching tiger, hidden dragon” style. Maybe a panda-ninja. Either way, I want it to be more realistic than cartoon, and I think that this is something that Russ can totally rock out. I have seen some of the sick designs that he has done with off the wall ideas like this, and I hope that he will be enthusiastic about what I have chosen.
Now, since it was an epiphany type decision, I am going to sit on it for a bit, but I am honestly excited every time I think about it. When I started thinking about things I wanted tattooed, I was thinking about something like I got when I got my half-sleeve; things that meant something to me, or represented some part of me or my life.
This little guy is perfect, because the panda (both giant and red) represent conservation and the preservation of endangered species internationally. That was one of the ideas I was looking at trying to represent, so I am totally excited. I love animals, and this one is just too cute. I really hope that Russ will be into this, and I am excited to see what he could come up with.
More details to come when they are available. I hope that everyone is having a great week; despite how insanely hot it is. At least it rained a little bit this afternoon… Which is interesting, because I never thought I would care about such a thing. I guess getting older does that to you. Oh well…
Duane,
That picture is so massively cute!
Do you think you might get a sketch for us to see before the artwork begins?
Jim, I would, but I think it would be more fun to see it done. After all, I don’t even know if Russ is going to be into this. I will have to see where he wants to go with it, and ultimately, when he can do it.
I am not one for waiting on surprises, but I am going to have to ask you to wait! I am sure it will rock!
At least it’s not the firefox logo
It’s “crouching tiger, hidden penis”…Gah.
did someone say panda-ninja!?
http://dajoey.com/pandas/panda.jpg
http://dajoey.com/pandas/panda2.jpg
http://dajoey.com/pandas/panda3.gif
Red pandas are very cute. I actually worked with some–Tikki and Tembo II (there have been two Tembos..shhhhh)–doing enrichment and training at our very own Zoo Atlanta. I have to say, though, they are not very Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon -ish. After all, they eat bamboo…not a lot of hunting or hunting-type behavior going on. Still, they’re very cute and I’m sure your guy will come up with something pretty cool. Can’t wait to see it.
Lori, what are you trying to say?!?
Tina, I totally get that they are pacifists, but I wanted to think of an idea that Russ could run with. I talked with him today, and seems pretty excited that he could come up with something cool. I did get the bamboo in there!
I have loved these creatures ever since I was a child and fantasized about having one as a pet. Even now, whenever I go to a zoo it’s the animal I most hope to see.
I just wonder how it will translate into a tattoo. Interesting choice though. I look forward to seeing how it turns out, if you do have it done.
Red pandas are also known as fire-foxes.
Lori, I was just making sure you weren’t making fun, that’s all. I was actually surprised to know that when I read it myself!!! Perhaps it was some unconscious love of Firefox that brought me to it, LOL! Either way, I think it is going to be really awesome.