Troub1edSou1z

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

you need to show shadows and shaded areas. you have to provide depth, or a 3d type of perspective……

i agree. these tattoos also look a bit complicated for your current skill level, i think you should back up and do simpler tattoos that help you focus on your basic lining technique and coloring/shading. things like…[Read more]

@canvasyou wrote:

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

first of all, freehand doesn’t mean tattooing directly on the skin with no stencil. people always get the assumption that this is how freehand is done.

A Short Excerpt from CR Jordan’s Book:
“This May Sting A Bit: Everything your tattoo artist forgot to tell you, and you were probably too afraid to ask…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

first of all, freehand doesn’t mean tattooing directly on the skin with no stencil. people always get the assumption that this is how freehand is done.

A Short Excerpt from CR Jordan’s Book:
“This May Sting A Bit: Everything your tattoo artist forgot to tell you, and you were probably too afraid to ask (2012)”

“…CHAPTER…[Read more]

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

you have a few weak lines here and there. try to pay more attention to the detail…..other then that its a nice piece. good job

agreed. my cousin tries to rush me sometimes, acts like he wants a half sleeve in 2 sittings. ha.
i’ve already told him that on the next one i am slowing down and focusing more on outline. going…[Read more]

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

definitely better, just need to work more on the shading. the stars look solid from what i can see. like said fade them up to center line of each point and it will add dimension…..nice job. a little advise goes a long way….

Yes sir it does!

Thanks a lot man!

Im definitely getting better and getting better criticism from…[Read more]

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

hope it’s going to turn out better on the next session. i only see 2 tones in the piece, black, and med-light grey. there is no dimension to it at all. you can’t expect anyone to take it easy, when you dont listen to advise…

Actually there is 3 different tones and its not finished. Im using a nokia phone to take pictures.…[Read more]

@TexasPT wrote:

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

i cant exactly stop you….

LMAO!!!

i guess those are the chances you take when posting your work on the world wide web…

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

i cant exactly stop you….

LMAO!!!

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

@Viper65 wrote:

Thats some outstanding work there bro! Looks like everything your doing is nice and tight with solid lines and color….!!!!!!!!!

haha thanks man. believe me there are a few out there im not proud of. the client liked them, but i thought they were garbage.

Hey man do U can if I use a few of them bio skulls and…[Read more]

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

alot better, but your transitions from dark to light need to be smoother. alot of your shade work in the face looks to be the same tone. im not sure what the stuff around the face is supposed to be. try this exercise; lay your pencil at more of a 20 degree angle with your paper, pressing firmly move the pencil back and forth…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

nice to see you have taken the critisicm well. most people would get pissed and shut down to it. as for needles, like texas said stick with the 7rl, and 9rl for outlining. your shading needs practice so i wouldnt go any bigger then 5m, 7m for that. stay with small designs for now, about the size of a post-it note. nothing…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

like viper said there is no set voltage. you have to tune your machines to where the components work in unison with one another. i have a shader i use, that runs at 8.5 volts. i have tried to tune it for lower volts, it doesnt want to run that low. your machine will tell you where it likes to be, you just have to look, and…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

grapefruits, oranges, honeydew, or if you have a local butcher you can find out about getting pigskin. its alot better than the fake stuff, and will react more like real skin. i would suggest whatever you use wrap it around something so it has curve to it, so you get the hang of being able to work on real skin. (theres no flat…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

i know your going to want to go at it right away. your best bet is to read the sterilization threads on cross contamination, and try to get your self into a habit of proper set up, and breakdown, and in between. do this regardless of whether your tattooing practice skins, fruits or real skin. cleanliness is the most important…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

welcome….
you designs dont look horrible, but yes your shading should improve. your drawings are sort of lifeless without dimension. it takes practice, but isnt hard to master. when refering to your tools, please dont call them “guns”, this is a no-no in the tattooing industry. they do not project bullets. they are…

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@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

very nice..cant wait to see it complete.

As soon as it’s healed and he’s able to sit again, I’m going to finish the water, background and all the white work.

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

portrait tattooing is a different realm than portrait drawing. i myself have wanted to jump into it, but kind of scared. i think and know i can do it, but something keeps holding me back.

Same here, dude. I’m too scared of fucking up. I’ve seen BAD tattoo portraits. I don’t want to be on some site being made fun of, lol.