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replied to the topic Some flash and paintings in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:42:50 +0000

Some cool stuff. Especially the odd combos from the jar. Love the idea.
I am curious about your methods. Are your designs one try and done or are you the type to sketch then refine into a final or are you able to lay it out in one pass? Feel free not to answer. I know some people hold that kinda info close.
Either way cool stuff.

replied to the topic Worth pursuing these further? in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:23:19 +0000

I like em, but have to ditto mrchen. Tribal was very much a quick fad. Although they are good quality I would make the suggestion of expanding to different styles.

replied to the topic My Drawing tattoo sketch in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:15:33 +0000

Super impressive, Love the japanese style work. Do you do any other styles? Would love to see what else is in that head of yours. 😮

replied to the topic Critics Welcome, Preferably construstive... in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:25:06 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone. I’m gonna do some more pieces and try to expand my album on a daily basis. Thanks especially for the pointers, in my head you can’t improve yourself without people pointing out your flaws.

replied to the topic But...I like all of them... in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:27:33 +0000

The darker the shadows on a portrait the better the aging of the tattoo. No. 2 would be my pick

replied to the topic Idea for a Sicilian back tattoo in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:24:27 +0000

In my mind anything related to Sicily/Italy bring statues, stonework and engravings. Don’t know if that helps idea wise but that’s where I would go with it.

replied to the topic Blackout Tattoo in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:19:29 +0000

I’ve seen tons of logo tats, not really a fan of em and don’t know many artists that like doing them verbatim. You may consider asking your artist to simply draw you a redsox related piece and bring them some random clip art from the team’s advertisements. Or even a favorite playerthat’s wearing the logo. PS I’m with Arni on the blackout thing. It…[Read more]

replied to the topic Travel tattoo in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:10:41 +0000

I’m gonna have to agree that the font doesn’t fit very well. Given that is oceanic in nature I would consider a bamboo font curved around the top or bottom. Also check out fontspace.com. There are alot of great fonts on there or you may want to let your artist play with it some. Fonts tend to make or break a tattoo.

replied to the topic need a great idea!! in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:01:32 +0000

Me and my wife had a stillborn at 8 months, so I can relate on some level. For her we came up with using the flowers associated with the birthdate of each of her family members and our lost one was part of that piece. Best wishes.

You should remember the phoenix in your struggles. Out of the ashes and destruction comes the greatest and most powerful.

replied to the topic Hi all in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:33:47 +0000

I just call you a man who thinks before you act. Nothing wrong with that.;)

replied to the topic New Shops old rules........ in the forum Legal Issues

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:03:57 +0000

I am in oklahoma and have read the bill in its entirety, I have also dealt directly with a health dept. official. On the surface the law was designed with the strictest legal guidelines. I would personally say they are probably some of the strictest in the nation with a few possible exceptions. They bragged in news articles when the bill was being…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattooing a copyrighted image in the forum Legal Issues

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:48:35 +0000

I remember reading a supreme court breif in lawschool regarding an artistic recreation of a cambell’s soup can from the 50’s-60’s. The supreme court declared that an artistic rendering of copyrighted material is not protected under copyright law, as limiting art is clearly protected speech. If you would like to know the specifics just google it.…[Read more]

replied to the topic wtf? Tattoo school? in the forum Miami Ink - La Ink

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:52:37 +0000

I haven’t had the pleasure at laughing at the show. And the idea that a person could learn anything other than cake decorating in a 2 week course is retarded.

However…Why isn’t there a true 2 year tattoo college out there? Every industry has degree programs where legitimate instructors teach a specialized portion of the learning process.…[Read more]

replied to the topic What will they think of next lol in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:46:45 +0000

Ima call this one a fail…lol
I bet every lawyer in the country is smiling as if they just got laid. Imagine the side effects,

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:23:41 +0000

Thanks Dave. I do have the money at this point. That’s one of the things that is motivating me back into an apprenticeship.

To let everyone know: The photography in the photobucket link is a mix of mine as well as my wife’s photography. They’ve been mixed up in our computer files so much that it’s hard to tell who did what at this point. lol So I…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:02:47 +0000

The lack of money to go the right way was my reasoning in not immeadiately putting my equipment back in the box and seeking out the apprenticeship. I basically put my family first and my thought process at the time was that I love them more than I cared about what people thought.

My circumstances have changed now and I have accumulated plenty of…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:41:29 +0000

Not trying to be sarcastic or whiney or anything like that. My step father started his own garge with the same kind of history and a settlement from a caustic accident at an engine foundry. I did go to law-school for three years and funded that myself with work and also took out 5k in student loans to make up the difference. So I’m not necessarily…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:28:42 +0000

Fair enough MRCHEN. I am still trying to go the respectable route and don’t plan on returning to home tattooing. I simply think that there are exceptions to every rule and painting everyone with the same brush is not necessary. Being leary of anyone who is going to put you at risk is perfectly fine. Flat out denying that exceptions are out there…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:16:43 +0000

I have seen both ends of “scratcher” tattooing. Like most people who tattoo, or have tattooed, I find it laughable that someone thinks they can just grab em an ebay kit and go to town. As a matter of having to fix bad work I find it challenging and a form of job security for licensed/skilled tattooists. If you have to complain about a scratcher…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:10:45 +0000

In the case of doctors you have a point. And to some respects (sterilization and artwork) in tattooing. However, I have had unlicensed mechanics, electricians, and plumbers do wonderful work at the same quality for a lower price for years.
In areas where licenses are a matter of health code I would agree 100%. However, the people who got licensed…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:35:20 +0000

To Arni I do apologize for my crude response. I took the scratcher implication in the wrong way. I have to say that a few of those pics came from the destroyed shop you see in the same photo gallery. Ergo not all scratcher images. I am definately working on a traditional artwork portfolio. Especially after getting the classic go fuck yourself…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please Help in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:32:01 +0000

The term scratcher is both insulting and implies a certain level amatuerism. The tattooes I have done in my home were done in a sterile, separated area of my house and no customer has ever complained about the results. By sterile I mean that I autoclave all procedural equipment used and avoid cross contamination as much as anyone in a shop. I did…[Read more]

replied to the topic Need help! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:19:21 +0000

I think it would be possible to flow them together if you would use the basic 3df8 concept Guy Aitchison uses in his biomechanical/organica pieces. That being said it may be complicated to join the free flowing concept of the 3df8 and the tribalish style of your original piece.