cjmahone66

how did you do that background? did you cut out your images and paste them onto paper with the background already on it?

if you want the gradients to be smoother, try wetting the paper first with water, then using whatever stain you want (weather it’s tea or coke, whatever).
when you pre-wet (moisten) the surface, your color will blend much smoother.

what does that mean “sponsored by Hildbrant”? does that mean they give you free machines or something? how did you become sponsored? please expand on that. thanks.

@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

for the shading did you just use solid black, or diluted?

i used Intenze medium greywash.

agree, nice little pistol, but the text does not fit with a pistol.

@giliegil wrote:

background in diet coke? lol – wow that’s cool – i just do art with pencils and pens on paper – and of course skin…. – but that’s cool to be able to use so many different things – i had an idea that hasn’t taken off the ground yet – i want to do art on mirrors using the old inks i don’t use anymore – what gave u the idea to use…

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i guess you could consider it a little bit old school. if you like this style, you should really check out “Classic Flash in 5 Bold Colors” by McCullouch.

i outline with different thicknesses of Micron ink pens, then i use paintbrushes and spit shade with india ink and water. after the india ink dries i color it with water colors, then do the…[Read more]

@jguzman89 wrote:

you drew that? i like it, maybe some blood on the blade when its showing in his mouth and underneath his head but who am i to tell you what to do lol. great job man :)

yes i drew/painted that. i’ve been really trying to simplify my drawings and make them “less detailed” and more readable in tattoo form, so thats why i left out…[Read more]

i think your work looks pretty great for any 17 year old i have seen. it’s obvious that you have some patience, which is key. keep up the good work.

sorry, this one is not so crafty :(
on a possitive note: it’s not horrible and could be made a lot better with some work.

i think i would have done this one with a 7RL, maybe even an 8RL, then use the 5RL for a few small details. it’s way too obvious that you sculpted a lot of the lines and they just dont look uniform. maybe if you did a second…[Read more]

thanks Johnny.
i’m trying to fill up 11″x14″ portfolio, about 20 pages worth. still have a ways to go.
let me know when you settle on a new shop, maybe i’ll send you a housewarming gift ;)

that is rad, and a great price!

i haven’t used it for stencil, but i know it won’t degrade your gloves ;)

he probably says he happy with it casue he’s sick of the pain.
i agree with you this needs another session, maybe two. it looks unfinished to me.

could just be the angle of the photo, but the grip looks a little out of proportion to me.
but i agree, a small amount of white could take this up a notch.

i’ve used different ones.
bananas get chewed up similar to skin.
oranges have similar resistance to needle as skin.
i would try several different types of produce, each has it’s own characteristics.
when tattooing pigskin, the lining will often blowout a lot easier than human skin will, but shading takes pretty similar to human skin.

you are really cranking out the melons. keep it up :)

thats a neat one. just curious, are you into asian comics? some of your drawings look like they might have some of that influence.

@Loopi wrote:

cjmahone66, you dont know what each persons personal circumstances are so prehaps you shouldnt comment in such a disconcerting manner. I live in Ireland, watch the news at the moment we are in ruins and I am looking to develop skills in other areas in the hopes that I can pay our rent and keep food on the table.

with respect, i have…[Read more]

@Loopi wrote:

I called back in today to see if I could chat to my mentor, after speaking to a few friends they felt it maybe something I should bring up now incase a few months they find out and penalise me. He had a full shop, this and combination of nerves I backed down!

Now I am torn I have invested about 500 euro in to this and if he doesnt…

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