Give it a few months to fade, if it’s still too bold go tanning, that will tone it down a bit too

It’s sweet dude, I thought the lettering On the signs was real good, would be easy to screw that up. Also I love black and grey 🙂

Peace

R~

A bonsai tree would look cool and could be as elaborate or simple as you want.

Looks just like one I started a couple weeks ago, still needs a few things, including banners… But similar designs

It’s an eastern screech owl. The angle of the photo makes it look a bit distorted, I’ll get a better daylight shot when I finish it. I’m excited about this one, I like black and grey realism.

DavidJednat;82864 wrote:
As long as he’s a killer artist and not working out of his house it sounds pretty fair.

Some of the most accomplished and respected artists I know have studios in their home. I have a health board inspected and certified studio in my home, I would never work anywhere else. I turned down 3 offers to work at shops in…[Read more]

Here’s an owl I’ll be finishing up in the next little bit, I’ll post it when
It’s fInished… And I’ll get a better picture of it too lol.

R~

Ps what’s your nature site? I am a wildlife artist and avid birdwatcher, I’d like to check it out!

buttwheat;82630 wrote:
What do you think could be done to it? (the face of the Snow Miser is leaking blood and plasma in the photo).
I do value your opinion as long as your not just sore because I thought you rushed that leaf as compared to the snake.

I think it could use some linework, it is cartoony so why not sharpen it up with cartoony…[Read more]

buttwheat;79450 wrote:

This one could use some work, the rest look decent, not something I’d want but that’s just a matter of taste.

Cheers.

Somethings wrong here, maybe you are rejecting the new ink. You should see a doc if it progresses.

You are keeping it clean and moisturized right?

buttwheat;81290 wrote:
Just thought I would update this with the latest one. This is when it was fresh It didn’t heal well.

I like this concept but whats up with the fishes bill? The water looks nothing like the original reference either, the original looked better. I won’t even offer an opinion on the the two fisherman. Not horrible but…[Read more]

lostrocker815;82278 wrote:
I was actually wanting it smaller but the tattoo artist said he wouldnt go any smaller than that size. Dont know why though.

Time for a new artist, the final say should always be the clients decision. I will make suggestions and give opinions but at the end on the day it’s up to the person getting inked.

It’s a nice tattoo, nevermind what others think. No tattoos are perfect, it’s the nature of the art. The ones you see in mags are photoshopped to make them appear flawless. Just my .02

buttwheat;82036 wrote:
Dude chill your artwork is truly great and your tattoo work is real good. I’m not an artist nor do I play one on TV. That doesn’t mean I can’t have an opinion on artwork or tattoos.

No it doesn’t, thanks for your thoughts. Just remember, art is subjective and there is no right or wrong, just different styles. Example:…[Read more]

buttwheat;82025 wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks the line work on these tattoos are pretty wonky? The shading and realism are great but the line work just looks a bit off.

Realism and perfect linework do not work together with animals and wildlife… Alot of my lines are done with a greywash and will fade out more than black, it is what…[Read more]

Thanks guys! Reefdiver, I’m located in Windsor Ontario and work out of Downriver Ink, see http://www.russ-jones.com.

Cheers!

R~

Thanks Tajen and Rick, I appreciate it. Adler, here’s a couple more of a related theme…

Cheers!

R~

Reefdiver, thanks for the words. I though a maple leaf was fitting since most of the worlds population of foxsnakes is in Ontario, Canada… Which is where I am.

Buttwheat, odd response… But thanks.

Adler, thanks for your thoughts. The leaf and snake are completely different textures in life, I tried go capture that here… Maybe some finer…[Read more]

Take your time, make each piece special and always strive to make the one your working on the best you have done… You owe your client/canvas at least that much. With your work I see a simple outline, probably done with a #5 and without any attempt thicken or thin the lines. Try using multiple sizes and various greywashes, you would be amazed at…[Read more]