Hello everyone

[spookyluke]

I'm new!?! I'm not far past a blank canvas. I have a tiny cryptic tattoo from a parlor. I have a smaller stick and poke I did myself. I have 2 home jobs from friends using a cheap machine. And one tattoo I gave myself with a cheap machine.

[spookyluke]

Ps. I'm from Australia

[spookyluke]

These are by my friends. They had no idea what they were doing. My own designs.

[spookyluke]

Stick and poke by myself. After a sixpack of beer on Valentines Day. My lady likes it.

[spookyluke]

Did this to myself with a machine.

[spookyluke]

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Did this to myself with a machine.

[Graeme]

These are by my friends. They had no idea what they were doing.

You don't say?

[spookyluke]

You don't say?

Haha pretty sure I did say.

Actually they came out almost exactly how I expected based on the face that neither of them had ever used a machine.

[bugxjuice]

upside down AND an infinity symbol, bravo. keep up the good work

[CultExciter]

You must be a fan of this band (egregious plug for friends):

Eternal Summers

[tatB]

Do you have plans to get tattoos from a professional? Australia has a lot of artists that I'd love to get work from.

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[spookyluke]

Yeah I have a few friends that I'd like to work on me but it's not fiscally possible at the moment. And I haven't got anything in my mind that I definitely want. I have got some ideas for major pieces but nothing set in stone yet

[spookyluke]

For major pieces I have some refrences or inspirations. Like Japanese wood cuts. Norman Lindsay etchings. Cathedral architecture and stained glass windows. If I could find a way to balance those elements I will be very happy.

[spookyluke]

Did myself another small piece. Quite happy with it.

[tatB]

This is the wrong place to be sharing novice tattoos.

[spookyluke]

Why?

[tatB]

Because it is embarrassing.

[deadsp0t]

Why?

Because it is embarrassing.

For us and for you.

[spookyluke]

Maybe for you. Have some bloody humility. Don't be a snob. If you want to insult me, do it directly.

[tatB]

Maybe for you. Have some bloody humility. Don't be a snob. If you want to insult me, do it directly.

Your scratches are terrible.

[CultExciter]

@spookyluke Hey dude, we here are all about quality tattooing. Not homemade stick and poke tattoos. You should really watch the videos on the forum. You'll learn what brought us here and what keeps us here.

[spookyluke]

Thats only your opinion. My tattoos are mine. And so is the only opinion that counts.

[spookyluke]

I used a machine. I'll get better.

[kingofcosta]

No you won't. You'll make the same mistakes over and over again. Because you have no respect for the craft. I'm sure there's a forum called 'teach me to tattoo' so I think you should head over there, because this just ain't for you, bud.

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[spookyluke]

...and thanks for the lovely welcome and encouragement