Forum Replies Created

Viewing 14 reply threads
  • Author
    Posts
    • #25784
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      Very nice dude. (:
      What are you having a problem with when color packing?
      IMO, It seems that your not using tight enough circles.
      But if you could explain a little bit more I might be able to give you some tips.
      Keep up the good work, and hope to see more!
      Rscotti91

    • #26439
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      bahaha! oh dem bones! :D
      Rscotti91

    • #26437
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      Thanks Ram! (:
      As of that tattoo, 5.
      Oh how I love them so… lol.
      Rscotti91

    • #26435
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      The original image did but then I redrew it and shaded it differently.
      I wanted to practice with a smaller needle grouping and that’s why I used a 3RL.
      But if I tattooed this on a client or anyone else, I definitely agree a 5RL would have been what I would use.
      Thank you for your kind words.
      Rscotti91

    • #26422
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      @Lennart: Hey lennart! I’ve been just doing my homework and such.
      Trying to keep up with drawing, you know the usual. haha.
      What about you?

      @Ram: hey hey hey, you already know. lol


      @Infamous
      : Hello, what’s new? How are things going?

      Rscotti91

    • #25800
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      Hey Lennart! Long time no talk. To tell you the truth I’ve tested out higher gauge springs and lower. I’ve come accustom to the higher, I like how my liner hits harder ,faster and, I can keep a fairly quick hand speed when lining. On my shading machine I like how I can get a nice soft and fast stroke. As for my color packer it’s quite similar to liner, just with a runs faster. If you couldn’t tell I prefer to user faster running machines. haha. I don’t use any o-rings on any of my machines cause I don’t notice a difference, IMO.
      R.Scotti

    • #24898
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      That’s great to hear Lennart.
      If only I lived in Denmark or close to it, I went and became a certified contractor. haha.
      I hope to see some pics when you’re renovations are all done.

      I’m really good actually, I just started a new job today and I talked to the local artist by me that I want to be my mentor and…. I’M GOING IN WEDNESDAY TO SHOW HIM MY PORTFOLIO!!! :D I’m so excited, nervous, and anxious. I’m hoping I’ll finally get what I’ve been working for, for almost 3 years.
      AN APPRENTICESHIP!!! :D
      R.Scotti

    • #24896
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      @Lennart82 wrote:

      And old saying goes;
      There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers ;)
      So bring em on :D

      Hahaa! So true, Lennart! How are you?
      R.Scotti

    • #24894
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      Well I was at the time, so I try to educate new comers so they don’t make the same mistakes I did.
      If you have any type of question, basic or even if you think it’s kind of stupid to ask, just ask.
      When you’re ignorant about something, it might sound stupid but IT’S NOT. Those questions can really save your ass.
      You’re welcome for the tips, I would like to see others succeed too.
      R.Scotti

    • #24890
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      @Infamous wrote:

      Welcome to the forum! And I am glad to see you asking questions! lol

      1. First of all, not to be rude but professionals call it a machine, so never call it that if you want to sound like a pro lol.
      But to answer the question, well you know what if you have that book coming it will explain it a lot better. Just look for quality and good reviews. You should get your supplies from a place like http://www.tattoomachineequipment.com not amazon or ebay if you want to get quality stuff. Not to say you can’t find quality stuff there, but its a gamble.

      2. Start tattooing on practice skin, practically any citrus fruit (most prefer honeydew melons), or pig skin (if you can get your hands on some, it is probably the closest thing to human skin)

      3. Hell no

      Infamous is right, never call a TATTOO MACHINE A TATTOO GUN.
      Same could be said about ink as well, SOME professionals don’t call ink, ink. Some refer to it tattoo pigment. So keep that in mind as well.

      I used one practice skin, threw it away and then found out about the fruits. In my opinion, the best thing to start on is fruits.
      Then to pig skin, since it’s the closest thing to human skin, in the sense that it’s SIMILAR to the human skin DNA. In terms of hair follicles, color, and has a subcutaneous layer of skin A.K.A. the fatty layer of skin. It’s not exact but SIMILAR.
      You should also do a lot of research on human skin, and learn all the layers. Starting from top to bottom, Epidermis, Dermis (where the pigment stays inside of the skin making a tattoo last.), and Subcutaneous Layer.

      You don’t need to have tattoos, to tattoo. It’s just preferred by many artists, but it definitely helps you learn to go and get one, even if it’s not something huge.
      The only thing I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH IS, DO YOUR RESEARCH!
      Not trying to be arrogant, but if you don’t that’s how you become arrogant. Only cause you learn a bunch of stuff doesn’t mean you KNOW EVERYTHING.
      That’s how I was when I learned tons of stuff AT FIRST and guess what, IT GOT ME NOWHERE, IN THE BEGINNING. OTHER THAN A BAD REPUTATION..

      If you have any questions you’d like to ask, don’t hesitate, feel free to ask! I’ll answer any questions that I can to the best of my knowledge UNLESS I’m ignorant about what you’re asking. There’s ALWAYS room for IMPROVEMENT, ALWAYS.
      I hope this helps.
      R.Scotti

    • #24868
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      It’s too bad I can’t see the pic. lennart!! haha
      If you can post it up, I already know it’s good, I just want to see how good. lol
      Thanks, lennart!
      R.Scotti

    • #22598
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      Hey lithium, first off welcome to the forum. No it’s not impossible, it’s just the hard way so to speak. It’s possible, as I started myself as self taught. Just takes a lot more time and discipline. If you have any questions, just ask.
      R.Scotti

    • #22996
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      The ball system has to do with the armature bar nipple. When you run your machine pay attention to the the nipple, it will look like a BALL bouncing. The purpose of this is to get the armature bar nipple to stay at a consistent gap whether that be 1-3mm or more depending on what you prefer. This will help determine how the needle(s) puncture the skin. Hope this helps, if you still don’t understand just ask.
      R.Scotti

    • #24679
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      It’s funny cause thinking about the tattoo I’m getting in a few weeks is Norse mythology inspired.
      I’m getting the Loki mask from the 1994 film ” The MASK” XD
      R.Scotti

    • #24589
      Rscotti91
      Participant

      @Ramenuzumaki wrote:

      everyone has their own set of style as far as what defines what
      old school is defined by a simple design using a very simple colour pallet. the colours you get in your generic 7 piece ink sets are pretty much your basic traditional pallet of an old school piece. a new school design is way more colourful. you could look at a Sailor Jerry piece, then lets say Oliver Peck. They are both Old School, but the style of them are extremely different. You can also take my traditional pieces, and you would probably say they are more new school, but they are in fact still “Old School.” as the first kraken/octopus i linked used a very basic colour pallet of blue, black, yellow, brown, white, and red it is in fact old school. the design itself is even old school. it is just a more modern version of old school much like my own. Sailor Jerry style of pieces do not define old school tattoos. They are just the old way of doing it. every style that has been out there has been refined, and modified to fit every specific artist’s tastes, and personal flare/style.

      Sailor Jerry Skull
      http://sb77.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/2213440789_06a9553899.jpg

      Oliver Peck Skull
      http://www.inkedmag.com/static/images/gallery/TRAVIS_Finished_back.jpg

      UCTattoos Skull
      https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/230546_363112427097534_553125676_n.jpg

      all three have a very varied style of the old school traditional, but are all–in fact–old school traditional. the thing about tattooing is there is no end-all-be-all in this industry. every artist has their own style, and preference when it comes to their art, and how they perform, and design their tattoo work. some use rotary, personally I use coil machines. there are loose rules that define the style, but how you draw it is up to you. above are three images of three different skull designs by three different artists specializing in the old school traditional style. I’m not trying to be a jerk, im not trying to be mean, but by you telling me I should be setting an example, and telling me something I posted is not what it is is just wrong. As such I AM setting an example, and teaching you one thing about a style that means so much to me. a style that has been the basis of my work since I started this career, and even before.

      Text, posts, and other forms of font based communication can be taken in a way that is not intended by the writer as the reader may interpret what the writer has written in a different way that was intended. As such, I kind of felt you were being a bit rude, and condescending in your last post. that may not have been your intention but your word choice is how it was taken. just like my word choice for this entire post may seem rude, and maybe a bit jerkish, but it is just how I am, and I taken this industry, and this style very seriously.

      OK, style is one thing but old school is old school as I said before. I’ll post up some images of a local apprentice and friend by me, doing old school, but his style.

      You can tell it’s old school tattoo inspired design, by the bold outlines and use of simple, basic primary colors.
      The Sailor Jerry skull and Oliver Peck skull you can definitely tell they are old school inspired designs.
      The UC skull, which I believe is yours if I’m not mistaken, doesn’t look like an old school inspired design to me.
      I like the design and it’s done well but I’m sorry in my opinion, I don’t consider that old school, no offence to you.
      I respect your opinion, but mine will not change and I’m not trying to be arrogant.
      I guess, I just have a different opinion on what an old school design looks like.
      R.Scotti

Viewing 14 reply threads

©2024 Tattoo Books Online LLC a tattoo education company by CRcharles Jordan