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It could be bruising. My ex had very sensitive skin, and would bruise almost every time she got a tattoo. Every client is different. I have even gotten bruised. The thighs are pretty bad for bruising imo.

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Really the best thing you could invest in is a DSLR Camera. I use a FujiFilm Finepix s9100, and photoshop to make my photos awesome. I don’t edit the actual images I just put them together into one picture, with a simple background, etc.

Pretty much you want to get through our first 100 tattoos as fast as possible. On practice mediums obviously. That’s when you’ll really start to get better. I’d say you should still work on your drawings though.

a piece of paper? Probably more to the 80-120 range then
Yep I was born and raised in Cornwall Ontario.

I’ll only use PurTect during my tattoo process. I also use PurKlenz soap instead of Green Soap, and I recommend that my clients use PurSan soap, and PurTect for actercare. These three products are designed for the tattoo industry, and are designed to coincide with each other. That way there is no chance of a chemical reaction between products.

Okey heres something made in the year 2014.

It needs the final stage. (Linework)
I am not satisfied with the linework, at all, and I will be making up for that. But I had to show you guys this.

http://i44.tinypic.com/20afksi.jpg

I didnt take this picture, I dont know why, but when people take pictures of tattoos they really suck at it. But…[Read more]

Thanks for the reply. :D

Yes I am working on my shading. And I agree when looking at it with another set of eyes. I love doing shade work, but I still need a looooong way.
Actually I didnt think of using any whites here, but I see what your saying, it would make it a bit more effective.
And perhaps even thicken the lineworks abit. (Your thoughts…[Read more]

Yes the scene is selfregulated. No one cares the less. I can educate my clients in just plainly walking away, if they see anyone use metal grips and dont have an autoclaver.

95 percentage of those who tattoo like this, dont have a job, and they collect state benefits. Thats against the law, you cannot have a job and collect these wellfare…[Read more]

Okairi nasai! :D

From many sources including my old mentor as well as personal experience using petroleum based aftercare products during the healing process of my own tattoos, and family/friends that I had testing aftercare products after I tat them. I write reviews for tattoo equipment and such, so when I get ointments and stuff I have my family/friends test it.

I agree. really do some research, and draw every day if you can. You’ve got a good start, and it looks like you started with Hildbrant machines. Personally, I prefer fruit over practice skin, but that’s just me. Also, vaseline is fine for practising, but never use it on a client. Petroleum based products will actually enter the wounds, and sit…[Read more]

Depending on how long it took me anywhere from 120-160
hard to judge size from the picture though.

looks good dude
i assume the bottom one is for autism?

I use a grey wash I made using Kuro Sumi Outlining ink for my shading, and either Alla Prima Black, or Intenze Zuper black for my outlines. I find the Kuro has a bit of a blue undertone so once healed it doesn’t stay black black.

The thing on the machine is for comfort. It makes it so the machine rests softly on the back of your hand. It helps to even out the weight of heavier machines as well. Some people don’t like the hard feel of their machine on their hand, so these were made. Theres nothing wrong with it, and they are disposable.

As far as the set up theres nothing…[Read more]

Recent from 2014. Keep in mind I am a traditional artist, not realism. When I look at pictures I see bold lines, not shapes and shades like portrait artists.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1604855_573186202756821_1990231935_n.jpg

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If you’re going to get M1–weaved mag–I recommend using RM–Round, or Curved Mag–as they are the same needle except the ends are in a round or curved configuration. Some say with the round ends it fits into the indent created by the pressure of the needles better, and causes less trauma. I’m not 100% sure on this as I just recently started using…[Read more]

If you’re using M1 I suggest switching to RM. RM are weaved magnums but the end is rounded. this causes less trauma to the skin as it fits into the pressured area perfectly. the rounded edges are also good for when you are just using the side of the mag.

@robroy289 wrote:

@Lennart82 wrote:

I know were your getting at guys, and to somepoint I would just have left it were it was.
if it wasent for my brother though, he was the one who first made me aware of the bad talking. And those occasions, he was the first to back talk them. Saying stuff like; he would never let her touch him with a poker. Thats…

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