cheers for that.

just out of curiosity how many machines does a accomplished tattoo artist like yourself use?
and i mean like use on a day to dy basis not how many u have. like do you have one set up for shading and one set up for lining? or do u use the same for both? just wondered lol

what about a koi with a dragons head symbolising the up hill struggle then making the change into a stronger being.

im not 100% but in japanese culture/folklaw they say if a koi fish swam to the top of a waterfall it would turn into a dragon.
somebody correct me if i am in acurate as this is just what ive read.

congratulations for all youve been through and good luck

brandon boyd of incubus has ome stunning tattoos.

viewable here: http://www.incubus-online-view.com/iframe/artwork3.php

hey welcome to the forum. havent been here long myself haha. my cousin lives in sc.

id advise u dont ask too many questions about the techniques or learning the art as they have a professionals only policy in regards to talking about actually tattooing. and theres a pro section that u cant get in unless ur prove all ur legal papers etc. blah blah.

im in the same boat as you and im looking for an apprenticeship.

good luck mate