Ramenuzumaki

The biggest problem with adding background, and such is not all–or even some/most–clients are artists. They don’t see a tattoo the way we do. They see it as a badge of pride, or something that makes them cool. They don’t understand that–in this case–a parchment floating there on his back kind of looks odd. One can always suggest background,…[Read more]

Ive been getting tattooed for 6 years, and been tattooing for three, and I’ve never had an issue with ink or anything during any of my tattoos. Probably putting way to much on, or putting it on too early. I always let my tattoos air dry for at LEAST one hour before applying my after care product. This way I am not locking in any of the water my…[Read more]

I got some 0.25oz of Redemption from Tattoo Stuff, and everyone I gave it to loved it. Personally I use the ointment I use during the tattoo process–PurTect–on myself. After Inked is also a great product. Stay away from Petroleum based products.

The attachments really don’t work well, and the IMG tags don’t work either. Not sure why. You pretty much have to post links. Looks good though. Passed.

looks great dude
I like the use of brown. too many people use just straight orange.

Oh wow. Very good work! :D

I heard the cigarette laws are pretty strict. I do smoke the ganj though :P

looks good dude. old school design. The Gypsy is pretty popular around here :3

take a picture, upload to http://www.imageshack.com and then post the direct link

The sound is the big key in tuning really. Also the o-ring will–as previously stated–quiet it down, and it also absorbs a lot of the vibration. Some people swear by it, and some swear by not using it. Me it really depends on the machine. I do have them in the studio and…[Read more]

Only admin have the ability to sticky. It’s not hard to find so there’s really no point.

Looks good dude! :D
Great portraits! :D

Swedan that’s awesome. Sucks you guys have crazy smoking laws though D:

I don’t have one, but this is the right place. :3

yeah i havent actually gotten off my butt to make any decent ones yet XD

The problem with Denmark is everything is run by Bikers. Denmark is basically stuck in the 60s. You can’t get an apprenticeship, and if you open a shop Bikers will run it, or smash your windows in, or break your hands if you don’t pay protection. It’s not like North America where–with some persistence–you can walk into a shop and get an…[Read more]

You want to just “kiss” the skin when you use your mags. Especially for shading. As for your lining it depends on how your machine is set up. If you set your throw so it’s EXACTLY the depth you want and then set your tube so only that throw pokes out when the machine is running you could just run your tube against the skin. However, you don’t want…[Read more]

I use 100% Black, 75% Black, 50% Black, 25% Black, 10% Black, and 5% black. The other values are nice for bigger pieces but regular pieces I most just used 100, 50, 25, 5, and use a cup of water to dip into to get other values.

looks great dude
I love traditional work :3

Not necessarily. If you have done your prep properly, and took out enough ink, and paper towel, and such, and the client doesn’t require any breaks you should only use two pairs of gloves.

Pretty good start dude. Finding clients in the beginning is pretty friggen hard. Gotta get your name out there.

Try using Honeydew Melon. I honestly hate practice skin.

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.