irezumi

Yes probably some clouds or smoke or something, not real big on the stars

Spider webs

Quality score!

Summed up perfectly

LST with knowledge jewels. Right on.

Hey now don't go dissing MoistTowelette like that.

Comforter.

I had a friend who would wear all black to the shop everyday and touch up any color pigment stains with a sharpie.

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This I should try, since I know I've yet to get blood out of a particular pair of jeans that accompanied me to a concert.

Probably doesn't work on Gwar blood.

Both of them are remarkably talented. I've watched Dave draw and tattoo plenty of times; skilled craftsman and a real understanding and eye for drawing from life.

Ishmael Johnson Austin Tattoo Convention 2013 Interview for Tattoo Artist Magazine (VIDEO) | TAM Blog

notexpected please watch the whole thing or at least skip to about 6:00 mark or so

What do mean by "sponge in a jar"? Is that a reference to the old "sponge and bucket" method of hygiene?

Jack told me that when he was on the pike at Grimm's shop that the stations were set up to have one bucket between 2 stations for shared use.

No I was definitely joking. Smh to the idiot that did that rocker.

The next time someone wants to get a belly or collar rocker I'm gonna suggest that they put it upside down so they can read it.

Hahaha GET A TATTOO OF SOME RIMS! Ask your artist to make em spin!!

@NotExpected85 A rimshot is not an image, it's a sound. It signals the punch line of a joke. (Mom/wow heart zinger Hoggy did)

But yes, now I am encouraging you to get a tattoo of some 22s

Rimshot jpeg

I was gonna give some advice but it looks like it will fall on deaf ears no matter who says it or why we do it like that. So be it.

Welcome to the spot nevertheless!

6000th LST'er. Welcome Nick.

Big up yourself everybody, for making this a place people want to hang out at.

Yeah, fuck all you sociopathic corporate tattooers.

... What?

this..

There's this new thing called 'google'.. It's great, you can find info about anyone or anything. If you've never herd of google, try googling it.

you're giving away all the secrets bro

Then you signed up for the wrong reason. And apparently didn't take the time to read the forum rules/newbie guidelines as well.

Do not start threads asking about specific tattooing equipment or techniques, LST is not here to teach anyone how to tattoo. Ask your own tattooer, the next time you are getting tattooed. Maybe they'll answer you, maybe they won't.

Do not start threads asking questions about "breaking into the business" of tattooing.

Hopefully you come correct next time/future posts.

Forearm? I wish my body was made of forearms.

I just basically wish I had four arms.

Ever since I became aware of what the world of tattooing is, I've also been aware of the closely guarded secrets and the policy of not sharing the gold. And it's a good policy. Not everyone deserves to see the end of the rainbow.

And then there's other times where I see that keeping everything to yourself or the immediate close circle isn't always necessary, or that it's more like brass not gold.

I also scanned the Rudy interview from the same old copy of TA that I scanned and posted the VyVyn article from in that other thread. I tried to make the scans less crooked this time. Seems to be the best place to post this.

You're welcome, I'm glad it's appreciated.

Scanned from an old copy of Tattoo Advocate

Apologies for halfway crooked scans. Deal with it.

I'm going to re-iterate what @CultExciter said:

Eric Perfect, Mike Hooligan, Scott Bakoss, and MK Dunbar from Kadillac Deuce Tattoo... Everyone there is solid (there are two locations Mt. Airy and Philly).

I have a good friend that works at Mt Airy, hooked me up with a guest spot at both shops this summer. Had a blast.

Out of town too often? This is hard work and dedication; what you are willing to sacrifice? Home life? Play time? Traveling? It better be all of those things.

Have you spent money getting tattooed any the shops you went to? Or are you just going in asking strangers to teach you a trade? Go get heavily tattooed at one of these shops, and maybe they'll take you more seriously. Go every week. Invest in your future career; that is, if tattooing is right for you. It's not for everyone.

Btw; telling us that you are looking at machines and 'kits' on eBay was about the dumbest thing anyone has posted all week.