Charleze Theron

Beyonce

Kate Beckinsale

KnightHawk;94268 wrote:
Art schools teach ART, dummy.

I knew that 😮

Not sure what they teach at tattoo school (never saw the show in question), but can a person with no raw artistic ability come out of art school and be considered an artist?

What does a tattoo school teach? I would think you need natural artistic ability which can’t necessarily be taught (they do have art schools – wonder what they teach). Does a tattoo school introduce people to the equipment, or would somebody like me be able to enroll and actually believe I can just become a tattooist?

I was in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago and had my 1st tattoo done there.

Best bet is to research shops around you (online) and check out portfolios. Make sure the shop is “safe”, and then make a consultation meeting and go talk to the artist. In my opinion I would first refine what exactly you want before you make an appointment. I suppose you…[Read more]

My first tattoo was all about the design – I knew what I wanted.

Now that I have one, I have been thinking about a potential #2 and right now I’m stuck. I’m struggling with should the design/art be tied to my first in some form (themed overall) or should it just be whatever I want without regard to the first one.

At this stage location is easy.…[Read more]

buttwheat;93131 wrote:
Could you post a link to his portfolio?

Nah. You loved the link so much in the other forum why waste my time here.

I looked for a clean and reputable shop, and then I looked at the artists portfolios.

mrchen: You clearly are looking for top shelf all the way, seeking out published artists. That will show nicely on your body and you should be commended for the dediciation you take with your body art. But, I would venture a guess that there are a lot of really…[Read more]

Just got my first tattoo and I’m 51. I feel like a teenager though because I haven’t told my parents yet. Some things never change.

You should post a picture of the current lion tattoo. Depending on what it looks like will determine peoples ideas – like can you add to the lion itself or just surround it, lion mouth open or closed, etc.

StandardIssue;92690 wrote:
@metalmancpa 92606 wrote:

Hi All. I finally got my first tattoo.

Here were my simple ground rules: striking eagle design, small (easily covered by a short sleeved shirt)

I had consultations with 2 artists and they both concurred that because of my size requirement the tattoo could not be extravagantly detailed because…

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PvtDonut;92637 wrote:
nice work man howd your daughters come out?

Here’s hers right after it was done.

BigZach;92620 wrote:
Looks solid for how small it is, nice piece of traditional art

“Traditional Art” – the artist stated clearly to me that was his forte. We were discussing the industry (and his shop) while he worked on me. I’m a CPA so I always like to talk business.

He hired a a woman in his shop who does some very colorful and exotic…[Read more]

msmercury;92618 wrote:
Oh Wow! Welcome to the forum! Congrats on your first tat. I hope you are going to post pics. Maybe you can convince your daughter to post a pic as well! :):):)

Mine:

My daughters:

happyb;92614 wrote:
what shop did you go to?

Tatto Licious in Honolulu (was visiting my daughter who is stationed there – Army). Sean McCready, the owner, did the work.

Originally a newer artist there, Andy, did the original artwork. Andy was to do my daughter and I back to back. When we arrived to get the work done, Sean who was booked…[Read more]

I’d probably pick my favorite GNR song (The Garden), and put something GNR amongst a flower garden