he_plays_guitar Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 My company of wolves is led by the great Sven Bloodhowl, and I want to represent the fact that they tattoo themselves with symbols representing honorable deeds and such. Since the only bare parts of my wolves are the faces, how would you suggest I paint the tattoos? Should it be more like facepaint, ala Braveheart? Or should I try to actually paint tattoos and symbols? Does anyone have any examples I could use for inspiration? I would love to see some fellow wolves of Sven Bloodhowl's company if there are any out there! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darog Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://celtic-tattoo.net/default.aspx http://tribal-celtic-tattoo.com/ :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 If you could paint actual symbols and marks on their faces that would be really impressive. You'd need a very fine brush and a steady hand. I did a little kohl on one of my helmless Thousand Sons using not a brush but a superfine pen. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I was thinking of using a fine tipped pen, I'm good with a brush but maybe not THAT good. I was thinking more lines and patterns instead of actual symbols. I have been looking online but nobody tattoos their space marine's faces, lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Good luck He Plays Guitar, I'd like to see what you do. I use a 003 Deleter fine pen. They make black, red, blue, green and a few other basic colours. I think there's a grey now, which might be useful for SWs. For what it's worth, my one marine with kohl is HERE. He was a bit of a practice, hopefully future ones will be better (and probably more adventurous). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sounds interesting good luck with your marines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 For some of my guys I painted pack markings on their faces.... some on the helmets as well. Too much coffee or not enough gives me the shakes..... but only when I try to do stuff like fine line work. : / Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrius Cryptorus Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 ....I cannot express how ironic this is. I was about to ask a similar question, only for Kjarl Grimblood's Red Hunters. Oh well, saves me a thread, I suppose :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Fierce rivals brought together through a common thread :-D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've of course used all the un-helmeted heads, and on a few of the bald ones, I've added a tattoo. I just did a simple stripe going from their eyes straight back. I like it alot. Works really well on my custom rune priest. If I were to do any type of face tattoo, I think it'd be up and down through the eyes. Sorta like a scar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246333-tattoos-on-space-wolves-sven-bloodhowls-company/#findComment-2980769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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