Some of my work

[KitchenWizard]

Rather than re-sizing, I figure it’s just easier to put links to the pics. The stencils are for my own bodysuit :) Constructive criticism is always welcome, elitist flaming is not :)

Self-applied Cherry blossom (my first time tattooing anything)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3661-1.jpg

Second tattoo performed:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/mail-1.jpg

Lotus (first time using color to outline and shading)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3785.jpg

Self-applied Hibiscus flowers (wife stretched the skin for me, and yes, she was wearing gloves too…)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3807.jpg

Nautical star (skin condition is psoriasis)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/192724_10150124123866989_615656988_6729838_7299614_o.jpg

Re-touching of self-applied cherry blossoms (while lying down)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3844.jpg

Memorial anchor (shading has healed up really nicely)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3916.jpg

Re-worked old tattoo (on someone else’s ass, not mine :D )
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3952.jpg

Minimalist Portrait (still healing)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3957.jpg

Bamboo and Cobra stencil:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3818.jpg

Marlin stencil:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3900-1.jpg

Frog-San:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/Frog-san.jpg

Chest stencils:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3753.jpg

[Edit to add:]
Just did this one on my wife (two and a half hours work). Lines are going to be 2nd passed and refined when shading and color is added
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3961.jpg

[KitchenWizard]

I did this one earlier today… As above, any feedback would be great :)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3965.jpg

[KitchenWizard]

Is the work really that bad that no one can find the time to even comment on it? :?

[jtdaltonsr]

Your lines look shaky, but other than that they look good, man.

[KitchenWizard]

@jtdaltonsr wrote:

Your lines look shaky, but other than that they look good, man.

Thanks dude, yeah, I’m still working on that :)

[jtdaltonsr]

have u tried to use diamond tips? they have a “groove” that will keep the needle from jumping around and keep your lines straight. also, try to do all lines in one fluid motion to keep the line looking like one line, instead of two crossing, or spots where u stopped. remember to have confidence, go in with it. if u dont, ur work will show. keep up the good work, man. only one way to go and thats up.CHAO

[KitchenWizard]

@jtdaltonsr wrote:

have u tried to use diamond tips? they have a “groove” that will keep the needle from jumping around and keep your lines straight. also, try to do all lines in one fluid motion to keep the line looking like one line, instead of two crossing, or spots where u stopped. remember to have confidence, go in with it. if u dont, ur work will show. keep up the good work, man. only one way to go and thats up.CHAO

Thanks for the advice, I certainly try to do the lines as long as possible :) I’m going to be doing some work on a friend’s arm tomorrow, so I’ll be able to get some more practice in :) I have tried using a diamond tip, but I really didn’t like how it felt at all, and swapped it straight away for a regular round tip. I guess it’s just one of those things, personal preferences and whatnot :)

[Jose]

hey you got some good work there. like me i gotta improve my lines. When i first started tatting i notice some of my lines were wider than others, then i started noticing that it wasnt my needle it was the angles. the more you lean the needle the wider you go. I’m still working on it. lol

[KitchenWizard]

@Dilan wrote:

hey you got some good work there. like me i gotta improve my lines. When i first started tatting i notice some of my lines were wider than others, then i started noticing that it wasnt my needle it was the angles. the more you lean the needle the wider you go. I’m still working on it. lol

Thanks for the feedback, bro :) Something I have noticed, is if I bend the needle bar, the line goes in like junk, if I don’t bend the needle bar, the lines go in clean… :shock: I certainly won’t bend needle bars again when working :D

[messijesse]

By no means Im a pro. But I was taught to crawl before I walk, and learn to walk before i run. My suggestion would be work on your lines before you start to color. Dont skip ahead, yet. The line is the base of the tattoo, it defines the tattoo, with out that base, the tattoo will fall.

Seems you have friends that have confidence in you. You want to keep that confidence, amigo.

Good luck.

[KitchenWizard]

@messijesse wrote:

By no means Im a pro. But I was taught to crawl before I walk, and learn to walk before i run. My suggestion would be work on your lines before you start to color. Dont skip ahead, yet. The line is the base of the tattoo, it defines the tattoo, with out that base, the tattoo will fall.

Seems you have friends that have confidence in you. You want to keep that confidence, amigo.

Good luck.

Thanks for the input, amigo, it’s much appreciated :)

[xDreamerx]

Thanks for sharing Kitchen.

I would suggest doing smaller tattoo’s and do them in a big way. I can tell your ambitious about art. Sometimes slower is better….and when is say “slower” I dont literally mean by speed….but by quality and control. Take a small piece and really analyze and focus on quality and clean line work and solid coloring. I think at the pace your going and style of art you got you will progress quite rapidly if you start smaller and work your way up.

I like your style of art and would like to see more in our Flash section.

[KitchenWizard]

@xDreamerx wrote:

Thanks for sharing Kitchen.

I would suggest doing smaller tattoo’s and do them in a big way. I can tell your ambitious about art. Sometimes slower is better….and when is say “slower” I dont literally mean by speed….but by quality and control. Take a small piece and really analyze and focus on quality and clean line work and solid coloring. I think at the pace your going and style of art you got you will progress quite rapidly if you start smaller and work your way up.

I like your style of art and would like to see more in our Flash section.

Thanks for the advice, so far, I’ve just been varying the size of the piece depending on the project, rather than thinking ‘all big pieces’ or ‘all small pieces’ :) I was supposed to be doing a triratna on my wife’s arm today, but turned out I was out of lining needles, so that’s going to have to wait for another day :D

Thanks, I’ll get some pics of the bodysuit stencils and post them up :)

[Viper65]

I think they all look good…take your time, slow your roll, and just practice! Keep up the good work! :ugeek:

[KitchenWizard]

@Viper65 wrote:

I think they all look good…take your time, slow your roll, and just practice! Keep up the good work! :ugeek:

Thanks, amigo :) Taking my time is something I’m very aware of, I’m just worried about taking too long on a piece :lol:

[Viper65]

I heard that …one of my concerns as well…all in good time! :D

[KitchenWizard]

@Viper65 wrote:

I heard that …one of my concerns as well…all in good time! :D

Yeah :D

[Atchitol]

I like all your work keep posting up!

[Randy5]

Looks like your having trouble with your ink flow, and a steady hand.

Dont dip you machine into the ink while it is running. Dip twice, only turning on your machine after you pull the needle out of the ink cup. To much ink coming out make a mess and you can’t see what your doing.

Move a little slower while building your lines, and pivot on your palm.

Tattoos hurt. Looks like you need to give a little more consistant pressure thoughout the line. Going to far will cause a blow out (fussy line). Not going deep enough will cause it to fall out. Don’t worry. A little pressure goes a long way. The machine will bog down just a little without going to deep into the skin. Looks like you need to give just the slightest amount of more pressure.

Your needle should only hang a little outside of the tube when you set it up. Just enough to see it. Don’t worry about your voltage. You should run the machine by sound. A good strong hum is what you want. But not so high that it sounds like a lawn mower. Basically just a few volts above when you first start to see the armature bar get into full swing.

Give your needles a slight bend upward before putting them in the tube. And use a rubber band. These two things combined will cause tension on the needle making it stable without rubbing inside the tube.

On longer lines trust your hand eye coordination. If you look at the stencil line before you tattoo it your mind will guide your hand better. Your hand will know where to go. On long lines I don’t even look at where I’m tattooing. I look just beyond it and my hand follows my eye.

Any needle group smaller than a 7 tight will show every shake of your hand. Pay attention to line weight (variants in line thickness) in the art, but if you can use 8 or 9 round tights.

[Atchitol]

Good advice randy!

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