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replied to the topic looking to get better in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:17:01 +0000

Thanks for keeping it on a positive note. I got two years into my first apprenticeship only to have my mentor get locked up. So its not like I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m just lacking those advanced techniques. I guess I take it more seriously than my shops owner, because he tells me just to work it out as I go. But I’d feel better doing it…[Read more]

replied to the topic Apprenticeship tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:32:56 +0000

Damn, your way ahead of me two weeks in to my apprenticeship. The question is how they look when there healed. But your well on your way, ill have to look you up next time I’m in north west new York. :eek::eek:

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

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:57:35 +0000

I guess the world can’t have too many scratchers. I’m stuck working with one, and he thinks he’s the Scheiße.

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

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:35:26 +0000

Really dude? Really?

replied to the topic tattoo conventions in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:13 +0000

Do you like to do conventions?

replied to the topic tattoo conventions in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:58:37 +0000

General discussion.

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

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:29:41 +0000

Now that’s entertainment. I was thinking the real life angry birds. A show about sling-shoting birds at unsuspecting children, the elderly would work too I guess.

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

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:05:08 +0000

I don’t mind shows like LA, Ny, and Miami ink, but to make people think if you pay someone enough you can become a tattoo artist. It angers me considering all I had to do during my apprenticeship. There’s a lot more than pushing ink into skin to be a true tattoo artist, you have to be a good artist first. Sorry, but you can’t teach talent. TLC…[Read more]

replied to the topic Help! Can anything I have around the house be used on my new tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:24:40 +0000

I guess I’m late to the party. 2 years, this has been a moment with Irish the hired gun.:o

replied to the topic hi in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:33:08 +0000

Dan van the man. It’s got a good ring to it. I’ll put some up as soon as I can figure it out from my Android.

replied to the topic hi in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:27:54 +0000

What kind of cheese? They’re so many different kinds. How does someone choose.

replied to the topic Help! Can anything I have around the house be used on my new tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:19:54 +0000

After 2 1/2 years? What’s wrong with it?

replied to the topic Help! Can anything I have around the house be used on my new tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:20:51 +0000

Just remember that anything with a perfumey smell is not to be used. The soaps and lotions with a scent to them have alcohol in them, this is not good for a healing tattoo. I’ve found in a pinch vasaline is good for the first couple of days, use it sparingly like a dime(coin) size dab 2-3 times a day. Then after that I use baby lotion. A rule of…[Read more]

replied to the topic Help! Can anything I have around the house be used on my new tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:16:46 +0000

Just remember that anything with a perfumey smell is not to be used. The soaps and lotions with a scent to them have alcohol in them, this is not good for a healing tattoo. I’be found in a pinch vasaline is good for the first couple of days, use it sparingly like a dime(coin) size dab 2-3 times a day. Then after that I use baby lotion. A rule of…[Read more]

replied to the topic hi in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:58:36 +0000

I will be flooding the forum with pics and tips as soon as I get permission. If anybody knows benny aronda tell him his first apprentice is doing him justice. I lost touch with him awhile back, but I’m still diligent in upholding my obligations.

replied to the topic hi in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:46:50 +0000

It’s all good. I’ve made a descent customer base over the years. I should be able to put a portfolio together in a few weeks. But there’s some work thats lost forever, unless I find myself in corcran state prison anytime soon.this is what I enjoy the most about the tattoo lifestyle, support. Either from other artist or enthusiast. I’ve got a…[Read more]

replied to the topic A few questions about a first tattoo. in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:03:39 +0000

Any time you have an idea for a tattoo, it is wise to let the tattoo artist make the necessary changes to make it a good tattoo. From my experience this usually means using the idea and tossing the original drawing. There’s a reason we get paid for our talents. So don’t get upset when your artist tells you he or she need to change it.