KitchenWizard

@gregtatts wrote:

yh i am useing coil n to make matters worse i just got new coils n as i was replacing them the lot hit the floor so ive put it all back together finaly n gnna try it out tomorow i have thoght of rotary but no one has ever told me that they r better

The rotary machine has a fixed throw for the needle, so there’s no need to adjust…[Read more]

@gregtatts wrote:

again thank you i did struggle with the stencil alot i think it was to much for me n the scales n direction yes i did get lost plus some o the stencil rubbed of do u no how best to practice the scale please

With regards the scales, I’ve seen two schools of thought, both by Ami James… One, is to simply draw a quick diamond…[Read more]

@gregtatts wrote:

thank you didnt expect that at :o i am having truble keeping my machines setup i cant seem to find the right one yet

Are you using coil machines? I found a similar issue with the machines I was using, that I needed to almost constantly tweak the contact screw while working, and to say it was frustrating, was an understatement…[Read more]

You need to find a new mentor ASAP.
Breaking down stations, cleaning, having your art critiqued and discussed, etc, is not teaching you how to tattoo. It’s Insulting your intelligence, and using your money to fund his studios. With regards the logos, as mentioned, it looks like you’re ‘sketching’, and while that may be a necessary technique for…[Read more]

The execution is good, but the stencil artwork could be better. The waves are too ‘heavy’, the scales are uneven sizes, and the ‘direction change’ of the dorsal fin is messy. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t look bad per se, I just think that a more refined stencil would have been a stronger foundation :) Other than that, it looks awesome :)

Some of the lines’re the tiniest bit shaky, but, it gives the overall design a ‘childlike quality’ which blends with the subject matter. It’s like the illustration for a child’s book, rather than the artwork of a graphic novel. That’s not meant to be in anyway insulting, simply an observation on the style of the artwork (which I think looks fantastic) :)

My .2c, is NOT to stop tattooing Human skin under any circumstances. The first time I tattooed, it was on myself, and the following half-dozen or so tattoos were also on people (Myself, my wife, and the friend who was teaching me) For a laugh, one day my wife and I got a couple of grapefruits and tattooed them. She was able to work fine, I…[Read more]

Nice linework, bro :)

LIkewise, I’d tell the guy to go fuck himself. The drawing on a cone is an interesting idea, but, why did he not just say “Make a paper cone and draw on it, it will teach you about working on varying surfaces.” rather than going down the humiliation route? That’s what makes me think that whatever this guy might legitimately be able to teach you…[Read more]

@leopardprints67 wrote:

@KitchenWizard wrote:

Your work is all fantastic :)

I got more but don’t want to flood the forums. And thank you again. You guys are really awesome

Flood away, the forum can get pretty quiet at times, so it’ll be good to see some fresh input :) Can’t believe I haven’t posted in a week or so, and so many new artists about :D

Incredible work, I can’t wait to see your next pieces :)

Your work is all fantastic :)

@Viper65 wrote:

@KitchenWizard wrote:

@bobbylink wrote:

I haven’t done any color yet, so I would like to know when coloring should I use a shader or liner?

What do you think? The clue is in the name of the needle ;)

@bobbylink wrote:

Also I keep reading about a soft back spring can anyone explain? Thanx a million.

The spring which the armature bar…

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@bobbylink wrote:

I haven’t done any color yet, so I would like to know when coloring should I use a shader or liner?

What do you think? The clue is in the name of the needle ;)

@bobbylink wrote:

Also I keep reading about a soft back spring can anyone explain? Thanx a million.

The spring which the armature bar is attached to is the back spring.…[Read more]

@TexasPT wrote:

I can’t wait to see this one come to fruition. Flower on the nipple is gonna HURT!!! :shock:

E told me she has a high pain threshold, and wanted boob coverage as well, we’ll just have to see how she takes it when the time comes :D

@Sabine2602 wrote:

Thanks for all the positive feedback :oops:

Used 3RL for the hands and 5RL for the neck – its a bigger font and I wanted to finish asap since she said it hurts alot there.

Wish I could show the other work I did – but I drew them myself for my friends and they dont want to have the pics in www to avoid copies :( I can…

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Awesome work, and a nice variety of styles as well :)

@TexasPT wrote:

Off to a good start!

Thanks, bro, I’ve got high hopes for this project, as it’ll be a really good learning experience, and of course, an awesome opportunity artistically speaking :)

@Sabine2602 wrote:

Thanks alot!

I do know that these are no real tattoos – but just names … But she wanted it exactly this way and she was more than just happy when it was finished :D And thats the sense in tattooing for me – making people smile.

A name tattoo may not be much in terms of size or complexity, but their simplicity means any…[Read more]

Lovely work :)