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Tattoo's, by cashman on Mar 11, 2008 18:35:57 GMT 1, completly non banksy but...
ive been thinking for a while now about learning how to do tattoo's....I just wonderd if there is anyone on here that does it as a profession that could give me any info on how to start ?? bigginers kits and things like that.
all the best cash
completly non banksy but... ive been thinking for a while now about learning how to do tattoo's....I just wonderd if there is anyone on here that does it as a profession that could give me any info on how to start ?? bigginers kits and things like that. all the best cash
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mcster
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Tattoo's, by mcster on Mar 11, 2008 19:14:48 GMT 1, Having spent a lot of time in the Tattooist (I have an almost soon to be completed sleeve) I can tell you that as an industry it's very hard to get into. A lot of people with very good drawing skills have come into the studio and tried to get work without luck. Having said that it's a busy, well established shop in Camden, so you may have better luck in a less busy location. It seems a lot of artists are very protective of their industry, but I'd try that route over buying on ebay. If you do end up getting your own kit, I've been told that buying a cheap Chicken from the Supermarket is good to practice on !
Having spent a lot of time in the Tattooist (I have an almost soon to be completed sleeve) I can tell you that as an industry it's very hard to get into. A lot of people with very good drawing skills have come into the studio and tried to get work without luck. Having said that it's a busy, well established shop in Camden, so you may have better luck in a less busy location. It seems a lot of artists are very protective of their industry, but I'd try that route over buying on ebay. If you do end up getting your own kit, I've been told that buying a cheap Chicken from the Supermarket is good to practice on !
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Tattoo's, by dave313perry on Mar 11, 2008 19:22:28 GMT 1, Its crying out for good artists by me - only one decent artist in about a 20mile radius that i know of who has a waiting list of around 6 months unless you want to go on a saturday which is first come first served - doors open at 9 but have to get there before 7 to get any action! - result being my three quarter sleeve is stuck at stage 1!!!
i think these days you dont have to be a good freehand drawer to make your way - so much can be done digitally and transferred onto the flesh and just literally traced - being able to draw just gives you an advantage, and being a good drawer gives you quite a considerable advantage but only when it comes to freehand work.
I think the only way to get into it is to get in with an artist - get him to teach you the inns and outs, then maybe try a few on chickens or whatever!!! and then on yourself IMO - I get the impression though that its very guarded as much of what is done is easily achievable with a little bit of artistic talent and time to practice - the only thing that can escelate you to a well respected and desirable artists is your freehand ability
would love ago myself as i can draw a tad but wouldnt know where to start, very much like yourself!...
Its crying out for good artists by me - only one decent artist in about a 20mile radius that i know of who has a waiting list of around 6 months unless you want to go on a saturday which is first come first served - doors open at 9 but have to get there before 7 to get any action! - result being my three quarter sleeve is stuck at stage 1!!!
i think these days you dont have to be a good freehand drawer to make your way - so much can be done digitally and transferred onto the flesh and just literally traced - being able to draw just gives you an advantage, and being a good drawer gives you quite a considerable advantage but only when it comes to freehand work.
I think the only way to get into it is to get in with an artist - get him to teach you the inns and outs, then maybe try a few on chickens or whatever!!! and then on yourself IMO - I get the impression though that its very guarded as much of what is done is easily achievable with a little bit of artistic talent and time to practice - the only thing that can escelate you to a well respected and desirable artists is your freehand ability
would love ago myself as i can draw a tad but wouldnt know where to start, very much like yourself!...
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Tattoo's, by cashman on Mar 11, 2008 19:33:23 GMT 1, Cheers to everyone thats commented so far.... Im not looking to take over the ink work (just yet ) just add another string to my bow....
I graduated from uni last year, so im thinking Itd be good to learn some more while im young. It looks like i'll be going for the get a cheap kit and teach yourself option.
il let you kno how its going in a couple of months
peace
Cheers to everyone thats commented so far.... Im not looking to take over the ink work (just yet ) just add another string to my bow.... I graduated from uni last year, so im thinking Itd be good to learn some more while im young. It looks like i'll be going for the get a cheap kit and teach yourself option. il let you kno how its going in a couple of months peace
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Tattoo's, by Prescription Art on Mar 11, 2008 19:44:59 GMT 1, completly non banksy but... ive been thinking for a while now about learning how to do tattoo's....I just wonderd if there is anyone on here that does it as a profession that could give me any info on how to start ?? bigginers kits and things like that. all the best cash
It's simple:
Rob a bank >> Go to Prison >> Get hold of a biro & needle
completly non banksy but... ive been thinking for a while now about learning how to do tattoo's....I just wonderd if there is anyone on here that does it as a profession that could give me any info on how to start ?? bigginers kits and things like that. all the best cash It's simple: Rob a bank >> Go to Prison >> Get hold of a biro & needle
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Tattoo's, by cashman on Mar 11, 2008 20:02:51 GMT 1, completly non banksy but... ive been thinking for a while now about learning how to do tattoo's....I just wonderd if there is anyone on here that does it as a profession that could give me any info on how to start ?? bigginers kits and things like that. all the best cash It's simple: Rob a bank >> Go to Prison >> Get hold of a biro & needle
And dont forget the motor from a walkman
completly non banksy but... ive been thinking for a while now about learning how to do tattoo's....I just wonderd if there is anyone on here that does it as a profession that could give me any info on how to start ?? bigginers kits and things like that. all the best cash It's simple: Rob a bank >> Go to Prison >> Get hold of a biro & needle And dont forget the motor from a walkman
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misteraitch
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Tattoo's, by misteraitch on Mar 11, 2008 20:11:01 GMT 1, You may find it particularly difficult to get your foot in the door so to speak, as Mcster put it it's quite a guarded scene and a quiter shop may indeed prove the best option for an apprenticeship
As for equipment, I know that when Miami Ink started on the Discovery channel, and people became aware of how much could be made for a days work, lots of people began trying to purchase the equipment. My tattooist had problems getting supplies due to this, although this has eased off some apparantly, although I suppose eBay can eliminate that too.
Another point Mcster said is valid too - one reason why good artists don't always make it in tattoing is that you can't turn an arm (or whichever body part is being tattooed) upside down or around as you might/would a piece of paper.
OK, so you'll learn the technique - i.e. how to hold a gun and load it with ink using the practise skin, or a plastic ball etc. but you'll have no idea about how well the ink will stay in the skin, if you're heavy handed or not, and how much pain you're inflicting on your customer. That's why most tattoists I know will also ask you to sacrifice an arm or a leg before even considering an apprenticeship - especially when you're planning on marking someone for life
That said I'd like to all the best on your quest ;D
Aitch
You may find it particularly difficult to get your foot in the door so to speak, as Mcster put it it's quite a guarded scene and a quiter shop may indeed prove the best option for an apprenticeship
As for equipment, I know that when Miami Ink started on the Discovery channel, and people became aware of how much could be made for a days work, lots of people began trying to purchase the equipment. My tattooist had problems getting supplies due to this, although this has eased off some apparantly, although I suppose eBay can eliminate that too.
Another point Mcster said is valid too - one reason why good artists don't always make it in tattoing is that you can't turn an arm (or whichever body part is being tattooed) upside down or around as you might/would a piece of paper.
OK, so you'll learn the technique - i.e. how to hold a gun and load it with ink using the practise skin, or a plastic ball etc. but you'll have no idea about how well the ink will stay in the skin, if you're heavy handed or not, and how much pain you're inflicting on your customer. That's why most tattoists I know will also ask you to sacrifice an arm or a leg before even considering an apprenticeship - especially when you're planning on marking someone for life
That said I'd like to all the best on your quest ;D
Aitch
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Tattoo's, by jonvespa on Mar 12, 2008 0:03:38 GMT 1, my friends who have become tattoo artists started by interning in established shops and went from there...
my friends who have become tattoo artists started by interning in established shops and went from there...
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Tattoo's, by insite on Mar 12, 2008 11:24:56 GMT 1, Its crying out for good artists by me - only one decent artist in about a 20mile radius that i know of who has a waiting list of around 6 months unless you want to go on a saturday which is first come first served - doors open at 9 but have to get there before 7 to get any action! - result being my three quarter sleeve is stuck at stage 1!!! i think these days you dont have to be a good freehand drawer to make your way - so much can be done digitally and transferred onto the flesh and just literally traced - being able to draw just gives you an advantage, and being a good drawer gives you quite a considerable advantage but only when it comes to freehand work. I think the only way to get into it is to get in with an artist - get him to teach you the inns and outs, then maybe try a few on chickens or whatever!!! and then on yourself IMO - I get the impression though that its very guarded as much of what is done is easily achievable with a little bit of artistic talent and time to practice - the only thing that can escelate you to a well respected and desirable artists is your freehand ability would love ago myself as i can draw a tad but wouldnt know where to start, very much like yourself!...
DP, you're in B'ham aren't you ?
Are you talking about Micky Sharpz ? I know he's good but there's a load of very good work-a-day tatooists around. Try Dado in Erdington he's been at this for 30 odd years now, he's no freehand artist but I think you'll find most tatooists use a system of transfering images from paper to skin by carbon paper so as long as you've got a good tracer you'll get what's on the original design and then it's mainly down to technique, which after 30 years is pretty spot on. I'd say drop my name but he wouldn't know who the fuck insite is and it's been a few years. We used to hang in the back of the shop it was a kind of alternative gentlemans club, good times.
As to the question of practice material see your local butcher for some pig skin.
Its crying out for good artists by me - only one decent artist in about a 20mile radius that i know of who has a waiting list of around 6 months unless you want to go on a saturday which is first come first served - doors open at 9 but have to get there before 7 to get any action! - result being my three quarter sleeve is stuck at stage 1!!! i think these days you dont have to be a good freehand drawer to make your way - so much can be done digitally and transferred onto the flesh and just literally traced - being able to draw just gives you an advantage, and being a good drawer gives you quite a considerable advantage but only when it comes to freehand work. I think the only way to get into it is to get in with an artist - get him to teach you the inns and outs, then maybe try a few on chickens or whatever!!! and then on yourself IMO - I get the impression though that its very guarded as much of what is done is easily achievable with a little bit of artistic talent and time to practice - the only thing that can escelate you to a well respected and desirable artists is your freehand ability would love ago myself as i can draw a tad but wouldnt know where to start, very much like yourself!... DP, you're in B'ham aren't you ? Are you talking about Micky Sharpz ? I know he's good but there's a load of very good work-a-day tatooists around. Try Dado in Erdington he's been at this for 30 odd years now, he's no freehand artist but I think you'll find most tatooists use a system of transfering images from paper to skin by carbon paper so as long as you've got a good tracer you'll get what's on the original design and then it's mainly down to technique, which after 30 years is pretty spot on. I'd say drop my name but he wouldn't know who the fuck insite is and it's been a few years. We used to hang in the back of the shop it was a kind of alternative gentlemans club, good times. As to the question of practice material see your local butcher for some pig skin.
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