Mike Clayton Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Is there any good pyro tats. Like anything to deal with fire. I would love to get a pyro tat on my leg and the horror tat on the other side of my leg. I am a huge pyromaniac. And I really think it would be cool to have something with fire I have always wanted something with fire just dont know what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Flames, like roses, can go with almost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleadco Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 " guitguy, Chelsea Shoneck, gougetheeyes and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Flames, like roses, can go with almost anything. Yeah I know but it would be cool to see some stuff before I go out and get one you know. I have seen some on google but I would like to see some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 There's a whole section of this forum dedicated to tattoo designs, try looking in there. Go to a bookstore or library and look in art books. I know you didn't like people busting your balls about your tattoo, but getting good tattoos requires doing some work researching artists, looking at reference, learning about tattoos, art, and design and while this forum is a great resource and starting point, the onus is on you to do something with it. Nobody here is interested in holding your hand through the whole process. Johannes, gougetheeyes, tacitapproval and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 There's a whole section of this forum dedicated to tattoo designs, try looking in there. Go to a bookstore or library and look in art books. I know you didn't like people busting your balls about your tattoo, but getting good tattoos requires doing some work researching artists, looking at reference, learning about tattoos, art, and design and while this forum is a great resource and starting point, the onus is on you to do something with it. Nobody here is interested in holding your hand through the whole process. Trust me dude I don't want anyone holding my hand and I do research im not just a person who goes into a shop to get one. I researched that guy i got my first one and he had some good work. so i figured why not. I know i have to look around I am no a dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 I am thinking of getting a phoenix rising up from the ashes with fire coming up as well and making it look beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I am thinking of getting a phoenix rising up from the ashes with fire coming up as well and making it look beast. GLENN'S TATTOO SERVICE INC. Glenn would do a nice job with that. Oak City Tattoos and Piercings – Raleigh, NC Neal,Colby,& Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 GLENN'S TATTOO SERVICE INC. Glenn would do a nice job with that.Oak City Tattoos and Piercings – Raleigh, NC Neal,Colby,& Mark. I was looking at this place. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tattoo-Phoenix/203072933059984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleadco Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I was looking at this place.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tattoo-Phoenix/203072933059984 Based upon their Facebook pics, I would personally steer clear of that shop. Cork and jitterbug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Based upon their Facebook pics, I would personally steer clear of that shop. I would echo this as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleadco Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 My knowledge of art is as limited as my knowledge of what keeps a plane in the air. Regardless, I can still identify the smoldering wreck of a crash and tell you that something went terribly wrong. Graeme, lving4today, exume and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Based upon their Facebook pics, I would personally steer clear of that shop. Okay yeah I was told by a friend they do good work. But I would rather listen to the people here you guys know exactly what your talking about. - - - Updated - - - I have been looking at a couple places and have been told to go to a couple places 1 of them is here http://goldenspiraltattoo.com/seangallery1.php I don't know who work I like the best I like same king and luke 2 is a place called https://www.facebook.com/FivePointsTattoos I was told to go to jason 3rd place is called https://www.facebook.com/wildfiretattoostudio I was told to see Tap he is actually one of moms friend cousin in law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacitapproval Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I, personally, would steer clear of options 2 and 3 of the links you posted. Nothing in those facebook galleries looks very good. I have a couple of really shitty tattoos that I got from shops like those before I knew any better. There is some nice stuff in the portfolios at Golden Spiral, so that seems the safest bet of those three. Good luck, man. jitterbug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 I, personally, would steer clear of options 2 and 3 of the links you posted. Nothing in those facebook galleries looks very good.I have a couple of really shitty tattoos that I got from shops like those before I knew any better. There is some nice stuff in the portfolios at Golden Spiral, so that seems the safest bet of those three. Good luck, man. Here is better one than the facebook for option 2 Google And only reason I was told to go to option 3 was because like I said it my moms friend cousin in law and she is like my 2nd mom or cool aunt lmao. And who would you say is the best or you liked the most at golden spiral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 What I was trying to get at earlier in this thread is that you need to be able to develop the skills to look through those pictures and be able to tell yourself what is or isn't good tattooing. Guen Douglas wrote a great guide on how to assess a portfolio for the Tattoo Artist Magazine blog, read it: Guen Douglas: How to Properly Examine a Tattoo Portfolio | TAM Blog Read the thread here about http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/general-tattoo-discussion/2396-what-makes-good-tattoo.html Look at the tattoos posted here in the Latest Tattoo Lowdown, in the monthly contests, and compare and contrast them with the work those shops are putting out. rozone, SStu, cltattooing and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 What I was trying to get at earlier in this thread is that you need to be able to develop the skills to look through those pictures and be able to tell yourself what is or isn't good tattooing.Guen Douglas wrote a great guide on how to assess a portfolio for the Tattoo Artist Magazine blog, read it: Guen Douglas: How to Properly Examine a Tattoo Portfolio | TAM Blog Read the thread here about http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/general-tattoo-discussion/2396-what-makes-good-tattoo.html Look at the tattoos posted here in the Latest Tattoo Lowdown, in the monthly contests, and compare and contrast them with the work those shops are putting out. Thanks dude I have been into tattoo for awhile now I have sen all the shows they have on tv and this deff gave me some idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks dude I have been into tattoo for awhile now I have sen all the shows they have on tv and this deff gave me some idea. I feel like you are trolling (or being sarcastic) but I have to ask... What did tattoo tv shows teach you about good tattoos? Diehardonvhs, jitterbug, TrixieFaux and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehardonvhs Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Cant say I have honestly ever learned anything about tattoos from watching TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 although not true television, I'd like to take this moment to mention The Gypsy Gentleman (Marcus Kuhn's - The Gypsy Gentlemen - Home) and Vice's Tattoo Age (Tattoo Age | VICE). Both very educational shows, and a true testament to how tv and tattoos ought to come together. TrixieFaux, Graeme, Diehardonvhs and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacitapproval Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 although not true television, I'd like to take this moment to mention The Gypsy Gentleman (Marcus Kuhn's - The Gypsy Gentlemen - Home) and Vice's Tattoo Age (Tattoo Age | VICE). Both very educational shows, and a true testament to how tv and tattoos ought to come together. True love is also pretty fantastic...although not entirely in English. Most of it is, but there is some narration in Italian. I'm also on my third time going back through the interviews on this site, which have been invaluable as far as consciousness raising about good tattooing and how to be respectful of it as craft and art from a client's perspective. Graeme and cltattooing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehardonvhs Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I would love to see quality shows like those in tv, rather the garbage that's in there at the moment (City ink/best ink/ink master) cltattooing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clayton Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 I feel like you are trolling (or being sarcastic) but I have to ask... What did tattoo tv shows teach you about good tattoos? Haha idk I have just seen them like best ink ink master la ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 True love is also pretty fantastic...although not entirely in English. Most of it is, but there is some narration in Italian.I'm also on my third time going back through the interviews on this site, which have been invaluable as far as consciousness raising about good tattooing and how to be respectful of it as craft and art from a client's perspective. Oh man, how cool! Great series, I look forward to watching more. And yeah, the LST interviews are gold. I'd like to download them to have for archival's sake, I'm not sure if that's possible with youtube videos though. @Mike Clayton unfortunately, those shows are pretty terrible examples of tattooing and are hypersensationalized for entertainment value and ratings. I'd start with the shows I mentioned before, along with the interviews on this site, and the show True Love that tacitapproval posted. All very personal and genuine takes on tattoo history and the process of getting tattooed/making tattoos. Diehardonvhs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Haha idk I have just seen them like best ink ink master la ink Can you do us all a huge favor by 1) stop watching those shows and 2) make an effort to type out full words when posting. Pugilist, lving4today and Shaun1105 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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