Nice, That’s the technical answer to what i was trying to get at… lol.
You have a book?… i want to read it! where can i find it?

I’m not completely possitive with this answer, but i’m guessing it’s because when you get a tattoo and it’s solid black it’s because it’s still fresh ink, but being that it’s a wound, i’m guessing it heals the same as any scab and after scabing over it slowly heals and skin goes over the wound as the scab flakes away.

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Nice, nice… I don’t know alot about the tattoo shops there or anything like that
but you should definitely check out the work they do and make sure that they’re someone you’d like to show you the ropes
And when i went in about 2 weeks ago to talk to someone about my apprenticeship they basically asked me to bring some other art in, whatever type…[Read more]

Ahhhh good ol’ pittsburgh, I love that place, i have quite a few friends in lincon place.
I miss it there.

But best of luck on your tattooing, i’m looking to begin too but i’m going through an apprenticeship myself. I just feel it’s the right way to go about things as far as becoming a tattoo artist is concerned…

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I’d def go color. Like others have said, A phoenix sortof needs color to do it justice… I’m such a conformist, lol.

awesome piece though, i definitely like how it goes all the way down to the waistline instead of stopping at lower back….. I’d say go a little darker behind the scroll with text on it, so it will add some depth, but im sure the…[Read more]

Good shit man, and a nice sized piece, the cover up looks like it should work out well, and as many have already expressed, i look forward to the finished piece. Best of luck with it man!

I’m definitely a fan of this, Loving the bold lines, especially with a cartoon-esque type of tattoo… I love the bit ‘twisted’ style of the tattoo… The expression is awesome.
I look forward to seein’ the finished product. How long was this sit for these outlines?

Nice, nice, good to know, because i was definitely looking to get my rib piece done by a good artist, due to it being a bit complex, so i kindof was looking for a higher price going into it, because like you said, i don’t just want it done, i want it done right.

With that said… the guy did a great job, so it’s nice to see you got your money’s…[Read more]

I’d say, the way to go about becoming a tattoo artist would be through an apprenticeship, which i am trying to gain right now, but the artist i’m interested in apprenticing under currently has 2 other apprentices under her wing right now so i’ll have to keep drawing and hanging around the tattoo shop until my time has come.

I wouldn’t mind buying…[Read more]

Thanks alot guys, my digital camera recently broke, so it will be a little while before i can get any pictures up unfortunately.
But thanks again, it’s good to be on a forum with great art… i’ve already seen dozens of inspiring pieces on here.

Lookin’ like a pretty sweet sleeve, the color work is pretty nice on it… Any story behind it? or is it more just something you enjoy the look of?

That’s a pretty nice piece, i like the minimal look too when it’s done properly, such as in this case. As much of a fan of color i am, i like a nice black and grey piece. So it took 2 and a half hrs huh? If it’s not asking too much, how much did a piece that size run you? because i’m thinking of a pretty good sized piece for my ribs, and i know…[Read more]

The colors are great in my openion, looks like some pretty good work, From a fan of the tattooing art standpoint, rather than an artists standpoint, i think they’re great…. i just don’t have any tattooing experience to give any other point of view. But i do draw alot, and even as drawings these would be impressive peices.

Good work.