CheshireGrin
@cheshiregrin
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You know it’s amazing how my words can get twisted so badly online. The only thing I can think of is that people are responding to small portions of my posts and not the entire thing??
I said I wasn’t going to introduce myself with “hey can I get an apprenticeship?” Not that I didn’t want one… that it would be rude to the professional artists out there if I did introduce myself that way.
I could honestly go all the way through and explain every single thing again but honestly what good would that do since you all have obviously made up your mind about me and my intentions without knowing me, my situation or asking for any clarification if you were in doubt of anything I had to say.
The only other thing I will say is that I came here with humility and an open mind simply stating that I have fine art training ie the classical arts ie that’s the proper academic term for it not my over inflated opinion of it or words for it and what I got on return was a crap ton of lambasting and a half hearted welcome. I didn’t come here to try and take any possession away from anyone else. I came here to be an observer, a learner… I don’t think I will be staying though because in this case a few bad apples HAVE ruined the whole bunch and put a very bad taste in my mouth about this forum as a whole. It’s NOT because I disagree with anything that is being said (mainly because I do agree with what’s being said) its because not a single one of you took the time to read what I had to say. I absorbed everything you guys had to say, read it and reread it… I didn’t even get an inch of wiggle room in return. So yeah, you guys are right. This ISN’T the place for me.
CHEERS!
@poxphobia 137051 wrote:
Not what I was trying to say at all, actually I don’t think any of our active members are tattoo artists either, so not sure what sort of superiority that would be :p
Looking for an apprenticeship one day myself, and know very well where the art originated, this just isn’t the forum to ask about technicalities 🙂
I think perhaps you read my open mind and willingness to learn as me hounding practicing artists for their trade secrets…. that’s not at all what I meant nor would I do that seeing as how THEY worked hard for their experience and expertise not me. I don’t want anything I haven’t earned which is why I’m taking it upon myself to work two part time jobs, go to school full time for psych abs occupational therapy, raise two children AND dedicate any free time to my passion. I actually find it rather offensive when people assume that it’s a “hobby” merely because it’s not the only plate I have spinning. On average I get 3-4 hours sleep a night because I AM dedicated to everything I have going on and that’s not going to change anytime soon.
So let’s start over…
Hi my name is Raven, I’m a very very busy woman with a passion for tattoos and art and I’m doing everything in my power to make ALL my dreams come true while still being a good mom to my kids. My rash and impulsive husband bought me a couple machines in hopes that he could spark my passion again and I’ve been bitten by the bug. I’ll be trying to glean knowledge aka stalking the forums and reading every scrap of info people offer up of their own accord as well as critiquing any tattoos I see posted in my own head as if they were fine art in a museum (which I have tons of experience with). I have no intention of spamming the forums with crappy scratcher art or uninspired tattoo designs better suited for a dirty 1980’s boardwalk shop somewhere.
CHEERS!
Lol it’s funny how you say welcome and then very clearlysay you are not welcome to do anything except appreciate our supposed superiority from afar. Truly everything I’ve heard about the community!
Anyway… on to worth while responses.
Hi Dan 🙂 thanks for the welcome. I’m new to the area and having a hell of a time fitting in anywhere. Met an awesome lady down at the grocery store and chatted about tats for a while but with both my kids in tow it wasn’t anything spectacular….and hello in the grocery store! Lol anyway, nice meeting you. 🙂
Ps to the others… I never said I wasn’t looking for a apprenticeship but I’m not going to start out introductions with “oh God, please take pity on me and let me mop your floors for the privilege to watch you work.” It’s just not my style and certainly nothing that I would respond warmly towards either. Oh and please don’t forget where the art of tattooing originated. In the beginning there were no apprentice programs or ways to break into the field until you proved your chops and got your feet wet. There’s more than one way to skin a cat.
