littlefox1970

I would love to hear some opinions about waiting times. Here's the scenario ... The outline is done, but for whatever reason (pain threshold reached, swelling, fatigue/loss of concentration) I did not feel it wise to continue on with the shading and color in the same session. Can I do so the next day or should I wait until the outline heals completely before completing it?

I'm curious what other's experience has been with Kuro Sumi ink. If anyone has used it to create a piece, or has had a piece created on them using kuro sumi black ink or pigments I would love to hear what you think of it? I just did two outlines with their black outlining ink and enjoyed it. It's a very intense black and very sharp, but it's also new and I have yet to see the results over time. I have some KS pigments on the way ... any reason in particular I should not use them? Will they be bright and sharp like their outline ink? Any feedback would be welcomed, thank you. :)

Hello fellow artists and tattoo enthusiasts :) Guess it's proper form to say hello and introduce myself to the board before jumping in with questions and adding my two bits here and there...irregardless of the fact that I always find it an awkward thing to start off a conversation by talking about myself (lol). Kind of a strange custom when I think about it. Ah well, here goes ... Got tattoo fever about fifteen years ago while I was living out in the midst of nowhere, and being the impatient and stubborn mule that I am, rather than wait for an opportunity to go to a tattoo studio, I picked up a needle and did a poke and stick on myself with livestock tattoo ink, in the palm of my hand (of all places). Turned out well enough, considering. A few years later I had a couple of tats done by "artists" in two different shops and learned the hard way that just because someone works in a shop and has a decent portfolio does not make them good at what they do... A few years later brings me to "now". Sadly, NOW, I don't trust anyone to do my tattoos - happily though, I am an experiencd artist myself. Recently I bought all the equipment I needed to start out in the art myself on myself. I did a considerable amount of research on the process', techniques, equipement etc, and have taken the plunge. I must say I am quite happy with the results so far and am enjoying the experience tremendously! Being so immersed in the art presently I thought it would be nice to meet and chat with those who share my interests, get some feedback on my works as they come along, and add to my education. That's pretty much me here and now. Nice ta meet y'all ... :)