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serpentinekat · #61 08-17-2010, 12:19 PM

Well, i know there's no perfection, and of course i don't a hundred percent think they all are because i want to grow and improve. I just meant it as the person was 100% happy, and i was too with the outcome.

But none of my questions were really answered. I just want to know if me starting on my own is the right thing. I went and took a course on blood born pathogens etc, and how to keep it all under control. Because that's one of my biggest concerns. I don't want to spread disease and i want to be the best, and most responsible artist i can be.

I just wanted all of your inputs.

Thanks-
Rhiannon

John Lloyd · #62 08-17-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by serpentinekat

But none of my questions were really answered. I just want to know if me starting on my own is the right thing. I went and took a course on blood born pathogens etc, and how to keep it all under control. Because that's one of my biggest concerns. I don't want to spread disease and i want to be the best, and most responsible artist i can be.

I just wanted all of your inputs.

Thanks-
Rhiannon

I know tattooers that did it all themselves. Just them. Start to finish. Every day they would push themselves to improve. Researching others that they respected and honing their craft. I also know tattooers that did a formal apprenticship at a reputable shop, and do great work. Both artists became tallented artists respected in their field. Two different paths to the same goal. In my humble opinion a solid apprenticship followed by working with artists that are better than you is the shortest of the two paths. But, ultimately it is your journey. I wish you luck.

Bufferkiller · #63 08-17-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John Lloyd

I know tattooers that did it all themselves. Just them. Start to finish. Every day they would push themselves to improve. Researching others that they respected and honing their craft. I also know tattooers that did a formal apprenticship at a reputable shop, and do great work. Both artists became tallented artists respected in their field. Two different paths to the same goal. In my humble opinion a solid apprenticship followed by working with artists that are better than you is the shortest of the two paths. But, ultimately it is your journey. I wish you luck.

It is the shortest path, and the most respected path. At least it is while you are still on it.

serpentinekat · #64 08-18-2010, 11:34 AM

Thanks guys. It's good to hear that it can be done, trying on your own. Of course i would enjoy an apprenticeship too though. It would be so much simpler to have someone explain things to you than having to figure out every little detail out of thin air.

Apprenticeship wise, do i just need to put together a nice portfolio and go to some shops that i like? I just don't want to be turned away because i've started on my own. I can change my ways if i'm taught a better way. No problem.

Thanks again!

Rhiannon

serpentinekat · #65 08-18-2010, 11:45 AM

Here's some of the ones i've done. Nothing too extravagant yet, but i'm proud of the outcomes.

I know i've seen worse! I'm pretty proud though of how I did on them. I draw and paint all the time so i'm already good with designing and producing nice artwork. And i definitely want to put it into good use and be able to enjoy giving someone something they'll have for life.

I'm in to realistic artwork though. I draw portraits and would love to be able to translate that to tattoo as well. That's my goal. For my tattoo to look exactly like the person or thing and be as easy for me as drawing on canvas.

Rhiannon

#66 08-18-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BRANDON BOND

everyone has to start somewhere pablo - you were an arrogant liltwat about a month ago ahhahahaa

hehe, yeah. this is true :s

Nicole · #67 08-18-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BRANDON BOND

everyone has to start somewhere pablo - you were an arrogant liltwat about a month ago ahhahahaa

This is true, PabloNacho

#68 08-18-2010, 11:24 PM

you guys are too kind.

Dubh666 · #69 08-19-2010, 01:39 PM

Things have changed a lot in Tattooing over the last few years, now the industry seems to be in a transition phase, where do you think it will be in 5 years and in 10 ??.

#70 08-19-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubh666

Things have changed a lot in Tattooing over the last few years, now the industry seems to be in a transition phase, where do you think it will be in 5 years and in 10 ??.

with me ruling s&!t in 5 and chillin on cruise control as king of the hill in 10.