phickey Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thought I'd introduce myself, I've been a long time lurker and decided to join to get advice and be able to talk with all the cool people here. I'm 21 and in Phoenix, az. I'm extremely in to tattooing and Cant get enough of it. Ill attach a couple of my most recent. Mostly why I wanted to join here is I want to know what I need to find an apprenticeship? How do I go about getting into doing tattoos and art, I'm currently a auto tech student so I do have something to fall back on, I just feel like this is a passion of mine, considering I'm always looking at artists on the internet and watching interviews and reading. Where do I start? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 8th bullet point down. But good luck with everything. Tattoo Newbie Guidelines hogg, sirblackfinger and Ursula 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Okay ignore that sorry. I meant more along the lines of if I want to start collecting and just general info on if I wanted to start painting or things like that not necessarly looking for how to find a apprenticeship. My bad. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight-Lines Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I was hoping for a sexy Craigs list ad when I clicked on this. Ground control to major bummer. Gregor, hogg, Ursula and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Shit, thought I was on Craigslist when I posted this, sorry guys, ignore. RoryQ, Gregor, CultExciter and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Anyone have any recommendations on books I should buy and stuff I should read and gain knowledge from? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 welcome, have you used the search feature on the site for various topics that fascinate you? you should get some of the book stuff answered and if you want to see peoples opinions on here around apprenticeships/etc search as well Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Looks like I found some pretty good book reccomendations like the Smith street one. Anyone in Phoenix that can make me familiar with the scene out here? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 1) Go to Immaculate Tattoo in Mesa. 2) Get tattooed by everyone there, starting with Richard Stell (who's there for a few more days) and then by Aaron Coleman, Jay Cavna and Mando Rascon. 3) Soak up every moment of your experiences there. 4) Post pics here. CultExciter, Tight-Lines, Duffa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Is it pricey there? Do you know how long Richard Stell is there to? I've got an appointment with Kevin Leary this Wednesday since he's moving to Chicago at the end of the month. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight-Lines Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 A good tattoo is worth the price. If Hogg is recommending it I suggest you check the shop out. Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 I know that, of course. I'm just trying to figure out how much to bring. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 If you have the time, stop into the shop and chat about it. It'll make you more comfortable. But, if I had to postulate, bring three or four bills depending on the size. I'm assuming this is just a smaller one-point thing. That way you can overshoot, and have enough to tip like a champ. ian 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Alright, cool. Mesa is kind of far, so I'd either have to call or test my luck to see if I could get a walk in. I did email richard, so hopefully he responds. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yeah man, definitely get an appointment I'm planning a trip to fly out there myself. People travel far to get tattooed by those fellas. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I was in Phoenix a few years ago,and there's plenty of good shops around.If your into traditional work then immaculate is one of the best.I also liked these tattooers. Mikey@ Home Meg@ Love and Hate - Tattoos and Body Piercing Arizona Tattoo Artists, Traditional Tattoo Artists, Tribal Tattoo Artists - Electric Haven Tattoo & Barber Living Ghost Tattoo 5th Estate Tattoo : Gilbert Arizona Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 So guess who has an appointment with Richard Stell on Thursday:D hogg, RoryQ, Duffa and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-32994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Later today ill have a full bodied tiger on my forearm thanks to Stell Anisya, CultExciter and Lochlan 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 sweet! you DO know we're all expecting pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Later today ill have a full bodied tiger on my forearm thanks to Stell That man does some of the best tigers in the biz. He's also full of great stories. Enjoy the ride, and yes, post pics! Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Can't wait! Thank you Hogg for the reccomendation. hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Here you guys go! Scott R, hogg, Tight-Lines and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Tough Sson . Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Since I don't want to make a new thread I thought id ask this here, I'm healing a couple tattoos right now and was wondering whats the best method of keeping healthy such as vitamins or anything else. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffa Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 @phickey - oh yeah, that's the stuff ;) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2065-new-and-young-guy-here/#findComment-33278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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