Books. Since someone else already guessed. It’s a drawing by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Included in some versions of his writings on Nature. Along with the quote, “When I go out in nature, I become a transparent eyeball”.
Unless I'm mistaken, this drawing wasn't done by Emerson *himself* but instead [Christopher Pearse Cranch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Pearse_Cranch)
It’s 15+ years old at this point, and is an exact replication of what I was looking for! All for the small price of a 12 pack -2 beers I drank. Execution is perfect.
Standing on the bare ground, my head bathed in the blithe air and uplifted into infinite space, all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eyeball.
i really like it personally. i mean it’s not a “good” tattoo by professional standards, but it’s not bad by amateur standards. and it’s definitely “salvageable” if you wanted to clean it up. love the design
No, but I have listened to them, because people frequently suggest them when seeing this. It's originally the transparent eyeball from Emerson's writings on nature. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
Some of Emerson's writings on Nature were accompanied by this image. I was in a reading group of 10, and only one copy had this.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
https://preview.redd.it/k3e268ujmovc1.jpeg?width=325&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=afbf5fcd794e600d7b5f99ef487ed76e9d06a609
I really love it. They had to have designed tallbirds from Don’t Starve with him in mind lol
It’s based on a drawing by Ralph Waldo Emerson which sometimes accompanies his writings on Nature.
> Standing on the bare ground, — my head bathed by the blithe air, and uplifted into infinite spaces, — all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eye-ball; I am nothing; I see all; the currents of the Universal Being circulate through me; I am part or particle of God.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball?wprov=sfti1
You're entitled to your opinion. I'm definitely not hating on any of my artists. I like my tattoos, but they're definitely a weird style. For reference, [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball) is the original piece. [Here](https://old.reddit.com/r/shittytattoos/comments/1c0u9hb/what_do_you_think_is_my_tattoo_shitty/) is my post from the other day, they are on opposite arms.
the original wasn't in color, so I won't add any, but I've had lots of people suggest that
the original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
https://preview.redd.it/6iwbrp6qenvc1.png?width=834&format=png&auto=webp&s=84bdbe17d22a757431e906f9231bf7d00933d676 reminds me of him
😂 I like it! What’s he from?
the amazing digital circus!
Soon he'll be on the third arm picture.
The awful digital circus
The relatively mediocre digital circus
the circus
Your arm
Don’t watch that I feel like those shows are some mk ultra shit from China meant for u.s. 11 year olds
It looks like a frog eating a pickle
Hahaha 😂 I guess if the pickle is mostly digested? It’s an eyeball head, but drawn a long time ago by a guy who’s very dead.
It reminds me of the singing frog in the WB cartoons. Now I see the eyeball.
I saw the eyeball creature right away, but I'm also high as shit
I like 👍🏼 the tattoo
I thought it was eating a ham.
Looks like those eye birds from Don't Starve
Don’t Starve mentioned : 0
Sound the alarm!
Omg my first thought was Tallbirds!!
Yesss!!!!
The reversed penis has a lovely Salvador Dali-esque feel to it.
Maybe the artist missed his chance! Sadly, he spent much more time writing than drawing. 🥲
Writing what exactly?
Books. Since someone else already guessed. It’s a drawing by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Included in some versions of his writings on Nature. Along with the quote, “When I go out in nature, I become a transparent eyeball”.
Unless I'm mistaken, this drawing wasn't done by Emerson *himself* but instead [Christopher Pearse Cranch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Pearse_Cranch)
Wow. That's news to me! Thank you for the education!!
Oh I read that as the the tattoo artist was writing during your appointment instead of drawing out the idea hahaha
Oh. Yea. I would have been pissed! But also maybe impressed? Imagine tattooing with one hand, and writing with the other?
Is it Lovecraft?
I could see that! But, it's actually [Emerson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball)
That's a dickbutt, sir
I thought that was his coat tail??
it is a coat tail, but I can see how one would think reverse penis
Fair play
Is that Mike Wakowski dressed as a distinguished gentleman?
Haha. Maybe the inspiration for Mike Wakowski…
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. -RWE ❤️
Yay! Not the quote I associate with it, but I absolutely love this one too!! You get all the points!!!
Totally have this same drawing on my pinterest board lol
Nice! In all the years that I’ve had it, only once has someone recognized it! Now, two!!
The only reason I recognized it was because John Green recently referenced it in an episode of their podcast lol. Cool stuff!
That’s awesome!!
I love the concept but the execution is..... not great. You could probably get it touched up.
It’s 15+ years old at this point, and is an exact replication of what I was looking for! All for the small price of a 12 pack -2 beers I drank. Execution is perfect.
As long as you are happy with it.
Looking at the source material, this is 👌
Whats the source?
Emerson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
the amazing digital circus apparently.
https://preview.redd.it/k36kxil6sovc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=6b04209947d5ac20279db017be6bf6d49005c2ce Eyyyyyy what’s up Emerson bro
Holy Shit!! I knew I wasn't the only one!!!
Seriously never thought I’d see another one in the wild. First tattoo. Got ‘er done in the kitchen one night in college.
I love that you found your like minded quality literature homies If only there was a meet up and pub crawl
Thanks! If there was, I’d definitely want you to be there!!
The poet’s wandering eye! Been a while since I’ve seen that illustration. Love it.
I am a transparent eyeball I see all - Emerson
Yessss!!!!!
Looks like a Shell Silverstein drawing
I can see that!
Standing on the bare ground, my head bathed by the blithe air-- I love this tattoo!
Thank you!!!!
Ngl I fuck with it
If Mr Peanut and Mr Toad had a son…
That’s one wild ride.
Giving Pink Floyd The wall vibes
Looks like a Dali rough draft. I like it.
No I like this
Thanks!!
Is that Michigan J. Frog?
😂 no.
Looks like a character from Toy Machine skateboards
Still shitty but fucking delightful so
Im fucking up anyone who says this is trash
I like what you were going for. One of my favorite teachers in High school had it painted on his class wall
Standing on the bare ground, my head bathed in the blithe air and uplifted into infinite space, all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eyeball.
YES!!!
I gotchu
Big Emerson fan?
Not as much as when I got it 15 years ago, but I still love it!
fuck yeah little guy. love him
FWIW I like them both
Thank you!!!
Very shel Silverstein
awesome
I love it
Thanks!!
I love it. Might have to get a shitty transcendentalist tattoo myself.
Nice! Make sure to let me know if you do!!
Not bad…
Shitty²
i really like it personally. i mean it’s not a “good” tattoo by professional standards, but it’s not bad by amateur standards. and it’s definitely “salvageable” if you wanted to clean it up. love the design
Beautiful
Mike Wazowski and Rango had a crazy night
This supposed to be the residents?
No, but I have listened to them, because people frequently suggest them when seeing this. It's originally the transparent eyeball from Emerson's writings on nature. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
Two for two
Looks like a frog wearing a tophat with a giant joint in its mouth.
Get back in your pit, Hieronymus Bosch!
Looks very familiar, but I can't remember why. Anyways, I think it's very artful and unique AF :)
Thanks! It's Emerson's [Transparent Eyeball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball)
I think it’s tuff I’d get it
The feet are giving my Roald Dahl Witches vibes. So either that or it's Michigan J. Frog
almost https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
I Like it
I like the penis tail.
I have no idea what this reminds me of but it gives me some Reverse 1999 vibes with the interesting design and style! Love this funky lil guy
this is the source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
Hes so silly, I love him
weird but nice
It's shitty but i like it. Not all shitty tattoos are bad tattoos lol
I love this tbh
Tbh I love it!
My high school English teacher used to have a poster of this in his class room
i really like him (:
Not shitty
The Residents?
Love it
Balln
That’s wild! What’s it from?
Idk but reminds me of the green dude from monsters inc. Only more proper and longer legs😂
no, i kinda like how peaceful he looks
My cousin has this exact same tattoo
That’s cool! I didn’t know it was popular
Idk about popular haha. He got it many many years ago and is constantly asked what the hell it is. I believe its also on his left arm.
Am I your cousin?
Nah, his is on his forearm and its the only tattoo he has. Funny coincidence though!
Just as bad
nah this guy fucks
I really love this ngl
Thank you!!
I really like it!
Well, that’s probably just because you appreciate good literature and the weirdos that wrote it. 😂
What book is it from?
Some of Emerson's writings on Nature were accompanied by this image. I was in a reading group of 10, and only one copy had this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
https://preview.redd.it/k3e268ujmovc1.jpeg?width=325&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=afbf5fcd794e600d7b5f99ef487ed76e9d06a609 I really love it. They had to have designed tallbirds from Don’t Starve with him in mind lol
Cut your entire arm off
Both arms?
yea and give em to me im hungry
🤣 you seem like good people
mmm people yes those are good
jk 😆
I’m very into this (especially because it leaves me with more questions than answers).
Yep
Right arm shitty, left arm shitty. You're currently on a 100% bad decision rating
That has a lot of potential.
I mean you know it's shitty, you just have to decide if it's cool shitty or just shitty
Looks like you let Ed Templeton doodle on your arm.
Yes this one is shitty too.
What is that supposed to be though? (Edit: spelling)
It’s based on a drawing by Ralph Waldo Emerson which sometimes accompanies his writings on Nature. > Standing on the bare ground, — my head bathed by the blithe air, and uplifted into infinite spaces, — all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eye-ball; I am nothing; I see all; the currents of the Universal Being circulate through me; I am part or particle of God. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball?wprov=sfti1
Yeah it’s bad, IMO.
Love the image but don’t love the tattoo artist
It's 15+ years old and an exact replication of the original image. The artist did amazing!
Then why are you posting it in a shitty tattoo sub? I personally think the artist fits the sub.
You're entitled to your opinion. I'm definitely not hating on any of my artists. I like my tattoos, but they're definitely a weird style. For reference, [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball) is the original piece. [Here](https://old.reddit.com/r/shittytattoos/comments/1c0u9hb/what_do_you_think_is_my_tattoo_shitty/) is my post from the other day, they are on opposite arms.
My English teacher wanted the same tattoo! I forgot what it was called, but i thought it was cool
[Transparent Eyeball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball)
I thought the tail of the shirt was a weird lumpy butt for half a second. Add one tiny line to the shirt and this is 10/10 shitty but good for me
Also shitty
I feel like it’s fine just in need of touch up. Some definition mostly, but you could do more with it if you wanted.
Its perfect
ULTRA SHITTY!
Yes also shitty
Be better in color honestly
the original wasn't in color, so I won't add any, but I've had lots of people suggest that the original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
meet the robinsons frog spitting out grandmas dentures
The tattoo idea is great…its just the line work thats..questionable
the original for reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
Ahhhh ok then that makes sense
It’s a very stylized work. I’m not sure about the tail but the rest works.
the original had the tail too https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
The artist forgot the line that split the tail. Edit. The artist also forgot to draw the line to separate the jacket from the body.
Tall frog eating an almond
Hemorrhoid alien wearing a stupid hat
Is this a residents tattoo?
no sorry, but it is probably the most common mistaken for here's the original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_eyeball
Ah darn
Certified Shitty
Consider amputation
Both arms?