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Heard it’s hella expensive too
***Official Tattoo Thread: Inked-4-Life Vol.2***
Heard it’s hella expensive too
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Recent blast over
Remy LeBeau
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Couple flash pieces I got last night to fill some gaps at my artist shop event.
Numb
Feel
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I want this on my forearm.
New Jedi order/Rebel alliance combo symbol.
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didn't realize you were affiliated like that
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7 sessions in on my back so far.
Fudo Myoo
Looking dope.
Who is doing the piece? And is it the same artist that did your arms?
Thanks bro. His name is Kazē, in NorCal. Yeah, he has did both of my arms. Back is far worse than anything I have done. Lol.Fudo Myoo
Looking dope.
Who is doing the piece? And is it the same artist that did your arms?
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Came across the 'porcelain' work on insta recently. Oozy **** is sick.
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I might second guess getting my chest done
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Folks that get put under for tats are losers to me..
These jits want full body tats in 24 hours and not go through the process.
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We all have different pain tolerances, but I had my chest done and it was not that bad to me honestly. I think the worst spot for me so far has been the inner bicep towards the armpit
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Yup that's the place that hurt me the most too and it was my longest session. 6hrs of inner bicep towards the armpit.
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moe200069
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i’ll let folk rock with whatever choice they make when it comes to getting tattoos, but for as painful as the process can be, it makes me appreciate the outcome even more. not only could i not afford to be “put under” but even if i had to loot to do it, i wouldn’t. i hate and love the experience —the excitement and anticipation of seeing the finished piece is worth bearing the pain, for me at least.
shoot, some of the best and more insightful conversations i’ve had with people have been while sitting in the chair/table and choppin it up with the artists.
i say all of this now, but trust me, i’ll be singing a different tune while im squeezing the **** out of the seat cushion and gritting my teeth when getting my other leg done
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got any links to porcelain work? haven’t heard about it until now
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Anyone in here ever actually done the act of tattooing (instead of getting tattooed)?
It was almost one of my "dream jobs" when I was growing up, but after HS I started creating less and less. I loved watching the show Ink Master, but it was crazy how many of those contestants were absolute trash artists.
It was almost one of my "dream jobs" when I was growing up, but after HS I started creating less and less. I loved watching the show Ink Master, but it was crazy how many of those contestants were absolute trash artists.
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I think
ogbobbyjohnson773
tatts himself??About 7yrs ago I was putting a portfolio together to get an apprenticeship. I got offered a spot but never took it cause I couldn't afford to work full time hours unpaid.
A couple years later when I was in a better position financially I went to another shop for an 'interview'.
The owner was an old school metal/biker chick... She GRILLED my *** and shone a light on the reality of the game that had me wanting no smoke from that point forth
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I think
About 7yrs ago I was putting a portfolio together to get an apprenticeship. I got offered a spot but never took it cause I couldn't afford to work full time hours unpaid.
A couple years later when I was in a better position financially I went to another shop for an 'interview'.
The owner was an old school metal/biker chick... She GRILLED my *** and shone a light on the reality of the game that had me wanting no smoke from that point forth
Yea that was always part of my hesitancy as well... I'm not looking to be a shop bish for X-years, before I'm even allowed to tattoo someone.
In college I almost bought a tattoo gun on ebay, and was just gonna F around and see how difficult it was. Never did, but still wonder every so often
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pretty sure Oozy is the biggest tattoo artist right now.
I dont think theres any other tattoo artist with more followers than him.
he deadass gave jobs to a bunch of new tattoo artists by inspiring them to specialize in anime tattoos.
one of the reason why hes so ****ing good is that he was previously working as an animator for an animation studio in Korea so he already had talent + actual training in art before he picked up the needle.
did this freehand... no stencil.... ****ing insane
I dont think theres any other tattoo artist with more followers than him.
he deadass gave jobs to a bunch of new tattoo artists by inspiring them to specialize in anime tattoos.
one of the reason why hes so ****ing good is that he was previously working as an animator for an animation studio in Korea so he already had talent + actual training in art before he picked up the needle.
did this freehand... no stencil.... ****ing insane
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yeah
I tattoo myself, stick and poke - "ignorant style" I guess you could say but I also try and poke as close to possible as looking like it was done with machine
Ive always loved the trashy, 80s, sunset blvd, hair metal, ed hardy type aesthetic so thats my thing
these are some of mine
funny too, cause for me growing up, I watched miami ink all the time
was a huge inspo
never thought for one second though Id ever be tattooing in my life
I think
About 7yrs ago I was putting a portfolio together to get an apprenticeship. I got offered a spot but never took it cause I couldn't afford to work full time hours unpaid.
A couple years later when I was in a better position financially I went to another shop for an 'interview'.
The owner was an old school metal/biker chick... She GRILLED my *** and shone a light on the reality of the game that had me wanting no smoke from that point forth
Id say just go for it
I wouldnt bother with an apprenticeship
theres so much quality content on youtube you can learn from
get the equipment you need and just practice on yourself
and eventually your friends once you start to get comfortable
then you can slowly build a client base
I have a regular job
but I set up my apartment like a studio
got a professional chair and all the equipment I need
wasnt crazy expensive either
and even still
if you want to go the shop route
if you get going on yourself and some friends first
get some good tattoos under your belt
it would be "easier" to link up with a shop
theres really no right way to do it
but you just gotta start
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