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Dick. :)

Just kidding…the phone thing is an issue for sure. Go to your local library. You can sit online for HOURS and browse. That’ll be much easier than the phone.

I’ve seen, don’t own, Joe Capobianco’s sketchbook..unreal pinups. There are a lot at superior.com for sale relatively cheap as well. I’ve looked on amazon for the kindle but…[Read more]

Thanks, tarantula. Amazing info.

Mark

honestly, I’ve googled “tattoo designs”, “tattoo flash”, and then more specific like “skull tattoo” or “flower tattoo” and used the image search. There are MILLIONS out there.

Mark

welcome to the board. I’ve found the more you post up questions, pictures, etc. the more you’ll get out of this place. It’s been a big help for me so far. Read the book 10 times..you’ll pick up something never every time.

Mark

I’d tell him to fuck off…but that’s just me. (this could be one reason why I have no desire to seek an apprenticeship)

Mark

My chinese machines were not happy under 10v…

LOL…just silliness.

I was saying there should be a general chat spot. Talking about anything that doesn’t fit into the already established categories. (Like braille on an ATM) :)

Welcome, Jack.

Mark

This is going to sound silly, but turn up your voltage and see what happens. I had the same issue once and a few volts fixed it.

I kept reading that my machines should run about 5-6v. Not all machines are created equal and those numbers really mean squat. You have to run your machine like IT needs to be run. For me on my shading set up that is…[Read more]

Looks really good. I’m assuming it’s going to be colorful when done…can’t wait to see it.

what’s up tarantula…welcome to the board officially. (you’ve been here a while, though) :)

google “tattoos” and use the image search

your body, your tattoo.

If you are concerned about reactions…hide it. If you think you’ll regret it…get a SMALL one first. Better to regret a little something than a giant dragon on your forearm. :)

I knew what you were saying and I agree on the hate stuff. I firmly believe in your right to have whatever you want tattooed on your body…I also firmly believe in my right to NOT be the guy who puts the klansman on your forearm. :) (unless your six year old drew it) LOL.

The religious stuff…doesn’t bug me. I’m an atheist and honestly I…[Read more]

The lettering looks great, nice work.

Mark

I just got to your website…incredible.

Welcome to the board. I’ll be very interested in seeing how the transition goes to tattooing.

Mark

Thanks. I saw your site and the bulldogs you had are the same one I just got. I’ll grab one of those kits for it and see what happens.

You work is so “soft”. Love it.

One of these days I’ll get my hands on a top-notch machine. I checked out your site…nice work. You are light-years ahead of where I am. Doing my best to close the gap, though. :)

I guess the flip side to that is this picture was drawn by someone and carries a lot of sentimental meaning. To change it would be to change the original thought and intent behind the design. I’d rather he looked at it and remembered the reason he got it rather than look at it and remember the picture he drew compared to the one he got. I’m…[Read more]