Hey there

[Twiz]

Hey everyone!, I just wanted to say hey and introduce myself. Im 21 and in the start of my tattoo collection. :P. I also love to collect books on tattoo history and all that stuff. I'm sure there are plenty of others on here who want to apprentice at some shop. I am just one more person to add on to that haha. :). Anyway I hope to talk to everyone. Im glad there is a place like this. Take it easy! :)

[Scott R]

Hello Twiz welcome to L S T enjoy, I assume there are some that want to apprentice here but I notice far more that are not tattooers that just want to give back to tattoing by getting work

[Shannon Shirley]

yeah,get that work!

[Twiz]

haha i get work whenever I get enough money for good tattoos. Of course I wish I could have more though. I'm saving up for the start of my sleeve on my right arm. :P

[posterboy7596]

Hello Twiz welcome to L S T enjoy, I assume there are some that want to apprentice here but I notice far more that are not tattooers that just want to give back to tattoing by getting work

I never thought of getting tattoos as giving back, but I like that perspective.

[Lochlan]

welcome Twiz, who are you thinking of doing your sleeve? any ideas?

[Twiz]

I am not quite sure yet. I want to get a traditonal style sleeve with an ocean theme. I grew up by the beach, but then moved away from it...so i guess a example would be a sea monster eating a ship...sharks, waves...stuff like that... you have any ideas of a good artist? :)

[Lochlan]

Where are you located....I'm sure LSTers can suggest some good traditional tattooers

[Twiz]

Maryland...but I mean I would be willing to drive...but preferably in the mid atlantic region. But id go farther haha. yeah

[Shannon Shirley]

karl hedgepath, jinxproof, yes MD.

[Twiz]

I know of jinxproof, I think thats a really great shop!. And Karl Hedgepath was on my list. Im just still undecided.

[Shannon Shirley]

karls a great guy.

I know of jinxproof, I think thats a really great shop!. And Karl Hedgepath was on my list. Im just still undecided.

[Twiz]

yeah I have never met him, but i know of his shop and of his machines and stuff...even though i know nothing of machines haha

[Scott R]

I never thought of getting tattoos as giving back, but I like that perspective.

Yeah man I am guessing 3 of 4 people who get a tattoo walk into a random shop or friends friends cousins kitchen to get a tattoo. Ofcoarse us the minority get better work but I also Like to think we help the people laying down nice tattoos that shouldnt have to compete with alot of people trying to cash in on a growing trend