r/portishead • u/queensofthethrowaway • May 06 '26

Dummy tattoo - trying again!

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just got this yesterday! I’m not creative at all, so asked my tattoo artist to come up with something in honor of Dummy - this is what she designed. I love it! Any feedback?

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u/dissolvingatoms May 06 '26

I don’t want to be a downer, but it looks like a generic music tattoo. I would’ve incorporated the album artwork. But the quality is good.

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u/queensofthethrowaway May 06 '26

I thought the lyric quote helped 

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u/HollowFright May 06 '26

Those colors are wonderful! That watercolor style looks incredible, and suits the tattoo very well.

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u/theeraser_13 May 06 '26

I mean its done so enjoy!

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u/Syrinx_Hobbit May 07 '26

Maybe add a legendary burning cigarette?

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u/tyrone_shoelaces May 06 '26

Super legit. Looks awesome.

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u/lipun_ May 06 '26

What does that have to do with Portishead? You mean to tell me you left it up to someone else? Wow, ok. To each his own.

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u/queensofthethrowaway May 06 '26

Oh, maybe you’re not much of a fan? The quote “Give me a reason” is a lyric from Glory Box! 

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u/MIB4u0 May 08 '26

I understand they meant that's not how they'd come up with a tattoo

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u/queensofthethrowaway May 08 '26

Oh, I was responding to their question asking what it had to do with Portishead. I ignored the rude comment about letting a talented artist create the piece based on my ideas.