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These are three of the five stars I have got done so far for the Southern Cross. This is a very individual take on this Aussie iconic image. The big star on the top of my shoulder is the latest addition. It was a coverup job over my very first (and worst) tattoo. I'm very pleased with it, although it definitely needs some touching up.

I'm getting the fourth star done this coming Saturday. This is going opposite the compass rose. Then the fifth will follow a few weeks on, going just above and to the right of the bottom star. After this comes the background, which is going to be a hybrid Japanese-style sky with clouds. This will trail down my arm, around my elbow and to my forearm, where I'm going to have some more stars.

The compass rose on the left of the picture (as you're looking at it) is incomplete too. It needs more colour and line thickening. The bottom star also needs some touching up. The scarring (shows as white in the picture) was because I accidentally scrapped it while it was still healing. It is getting better and I intend to have it touched up as well.

Anyway, as I said, this is a work in progress, so it looks a little bit confused at the moment.

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I can't wait to see the finished tatt. 
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Loca,

I can't wait to see the finished tatt


Me neither. I have a really good picture in my head of what I want it to look like, though. Lets hope it turns out this way.

Whip,

It's a great start, maso....keep on inkin'!


I'm already working on design elements for my other arm and thinking about chest pieces. So I'm definitely going to keep on inkin', for sure.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
OUCH!

(me and my cherry skin!  :NOTSURE:. But I do hope it turns out the way you want!)
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Roy,

cherry skin


At least there is still something about you that's cherry, mate ::
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
I can't wait to see the end result too!
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Serenity,

It is going to take probably another six months or so before it will be complete. I can hardly wait...
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Whip,

I like the star. I did a little bit of research and had no idea it was actually 'invented' by Michael Moorcock. I thought it was an ancient symbol. Still, it is very potent, I believe. What color are you thinking of getting?
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
I can't wait to see the end result too!

Me too. Will your arm be pretty much sleeved?
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
Chris,

Will your arm be pretty much sleeved?
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Yes, it will, down to about the middle of my forearm. I've always really like stars both from an astronomy point of view and as a symbol.

Once this is all finished, I'm going to start on my left arm.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Whip,

Thanks for the information. A number of sites I looked at (including Wikipedia) all suggest Moorcock 'invented' the symbol. I had my doubts, even in the face of some pretty convincing material. I felt sure the symbol or something like it, anyway, had been around for a long time. But anyway, I've included a few of the links for you to have a look at and a laugh.

I've always been fascinated with stars, both as a stargazer and of the symbol itself. I'm really pleased to be getting more. I will post a pic of the work I'm getting done this weekend as soon as I can.

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Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
I too had thought it had been around for a long, long time. It just seems so elemental.