How to add a little illusion to your tattoo – a comparison of drop shadows.

Big Scorpion Tattoo on Arm

If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, here’s something you should know. Scary animals with subtle drop-shadows look much better than those without. Above, you will see the original image, that this man has had tattooed. Very cool, especially how the tail of the scary arachnid looks like it’s in the air and about to strike.

Next, look at the image below and you’ll see how I edited the image so there was no drop shadow. Now it just looks like a puny drawing on his arm.

Same image but no shadow this time.

So the moral of this story is this: If you get an animal as a tat, and you want it to look a little intimidating, then you need to use a drop shadow like this guy!

3 Responses to “How to add a little illusion to your tattoo – a comparison of drop shadows.”

  1. Deb
    January 21, 2008 at 11:46 am #

    Anyone who puts a scorpion tattoo on their arm is very insane. i do not think this is cool at all.

  2. Andrea
    April 22, 2008 at 2:29 pm #

    This seems really cool! I would love a copy to see how it works.

  3. shannon
    October 1, 2009 at 6:44 am #

    this is an awsome illoustion keep it up it greaaaaaatttt xx

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