I've been trying to come up with a tattoo design that includes both a daruma doll and a koi. Both represent persistence, determination, following one's goals etc. I like that.
With the daruma, you draw one on it and make a wish. Then once your wish comes true you draw the other eye on it. I was thinking of getting a daruma-themed tattoo (if not this one) and getting the second pupil drawn in once I achieve my goal...
As long as it's just for you and isn't going to be re-produced in any other way, you have permission to use it. I've noticed that there are few photos online of people who have had similar tattoos done which I am pretty certain were inspired by this design.
I was gonna say this one is awesome, but I see I already said that 2 years ago, haha. My sense of liking has not changed! Anyway, compliments again. If I were bold enough, it'd be so sick to have this tattooed on.
Thanks. I wish there was a way of knowing who downloads your art on dA because this pic has been downloaded over 3,500 times. I only get like 150 views on average for my other stuff so to get so many downloads for one pic is kind of unusual for me.
I have the same idea! I'm gonna get a daruma with one of its eyes to be filled in once I achieve my goal I found your design while browsing google for some good darumas to use for reference, great job! I especially like the mouth of the koi.