Miss May B. Bananas

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Thanx for the tips. I’m actually looking at taking an anatomical drawing class next summer or fall depending when it’s available at the local art college. I’m interested in attempting a more realistic style in the future but also like the idea that art doesn’t always have to be realistic & can be left up to the imagination :)
I have been getting a lot of requests for lettering/script in the more difficult spots to tattoo such as fingers & feet. I don’t want to take on more than my current abilities can handle, are there any tips or tricks to working on these areas or am better to leave them to when I’m more experienced?

(Sorry should prob be posting this in a different forum)

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Haha!Oh I’m not quiting! This IS what I want to do and I’m dedicating as much time as possible to learning all I can about the industry, it’s history and its future. Thanx for the advice & forgiving my initial attitude faux pas.
I tried posting some photos but they seem to be too large (they are just photos taken on my IPhone) so as soon as I figure out how to convert them I’ll get posting.
PS where would be the appropriate forum to post the link to my artist page?

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Point well taken. I by no means think I’m the best and truly am humbled by how much I still have to learn. I’m really excited about learning to tattoo & am sorry if that came off egotistical. My sense of humor gets taken the wrong way in type sometimes.
I do value the opinions of experienced artist and choose to believe that when my mentor tells me I’m doing a good job, he’s being honest.
I’ll play nice from now on ;)

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Comments like “Hmmm…… Your flash is okey. The zombie things…. Lets just say, there is something for everyone.” Aren’t exactly constructive.
I was not discounting your advice, Infamous…perhaps my sense of humor didn’t translate well *shrugs*

I realize tattooing is a whole other medium from painting and that my style isn’t for everyone. Versatility is something every artist should strive for. & believing I can achieve what I work towards, shouldn’t be mistaken for the need to eat a slice of humble pie. I know that I can always improve & diversify my portfolio…hence the art classes and passion to learn. Becoming a great tattoo artist doesn’t happen overnight, right? Everyone starts somewhere, right? At least I’m not scratching in my kitchen & am putting forth a solid effort to learn properly under the supervision of a mentor.
Constructive criticism is giving the person a base to build off of. “Okey” is not even proper English, let alone constructive in any way…but that’s just my humble opinion.

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Boy tough crowd!…good thing I have a great cheering section outside of the interwebs :p
My mentor seems to like my flash just fine & being that I am a super fresh apprentice I don’t have any ink on skin to post just yet. I get that my art (paintings) may not transfer to skin & that my style isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I’m sure I’ll get my fill of lame ass cliche tattoos soon enough haha! I came here for CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, not personal opinion on wether you like zombies or not.
That’s ok though, I feel my skin getting thicker by the second :)
Sorry I posted in the wrong forum. Sue me, I’m NEW. I thought this was supposed to be a place where newbies weren’t made to feel inadequate. I’m learning and determined, THAT’S what matters to me.
Now, back to my still life drawing class, cause you know, versatility is something I’m working towards.

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Yup! Right up my alley!

[Miss May B. Bananas]

Decent enough to have gotten me an apprenticeship :) I haven’t heard of Sara Fabel but I will definitely check her out!

[Miss May B. Bananas]

So keep doing what I’ve been doing :) so far things are going well. I’m eager to learn & help out around the shop…even getting used to the traditional “razzing” an apprentice takes lol

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