Comments for Tattoo Road Trip http://tattooroadtrip.com The World Wide Destination for Everything Tattoo Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:51:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on The Art of Squinting by joe with diamond tattoo http://tattooroadtrip.com/artist-tips/the-art-of-squinting/#comment-1016 joe with diamond tattoo Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:51:01 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/?page_id=7423#comment-1016 The S is a little tall in son? The S is a little tall in son?

]]> Comment on Affixing Needle Bar to the Armature Bar by joe with diamond tattoo http://tattooroadtrip.com/artist-tips/affixing-the-needle-bar-to-the-armature-bar/#comment-1015 joe with diamond tattoo Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:12:25 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/newlook/#comment-1015 I use rubber whole grommets for soft b & g and the harder half g's for lining and color packing ... I have tried the paper towel method but its deff a pain and i had a customer look at me like i had eight heads ... Not that they had any knowledge of Tattooing methods but it deff doesn't look good when u have to fumble around ... Good tip I will try this I use rubber whole grommets for soft b & g and the harder half g’s for lining and color packing … I have tried the paper towel method but its deff a pain and i had a customer look at me like i had eight heads … Not that they had any knowledge of Tattooing methods but it deff doesn’t look good when u have to fumble around … Good tip I will try this

]]> Comment on Running an Ethical Business by Marvin http://tattooroadtrip.com/artist-tips/running-an-ethical-business/#comment-1014 Marvin Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:36:24 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/newlook/#comment-1014 I think every aspiring tattoo artist should know about, and respect the history of tattooing if they would like to be called a 'pro' one day. People who want to become tattoo artists just because they think it's cool should really stay as far away as possible from a tattooneedle. However, I would like to say this; I've been trying to get a tattoo artist to teach me the art of tattooing for many years now and I just can't find one that is willing to share his or her secrets with me. It's not a lack of talent or artistic skills. In fact, most tattoo artists that have seen my artwork are quite amazed by it. Some of them even offered me money for my designs. It's not a lack of commitment either since I've been trying for years to become an apprentice. Maybe it's because I live in Holland and the tattoo culture is different from the American culture. I've tried everything to get someone to take me as an apprentice. I offered to work for free in their shops, I offered to pay for teaching me, I begged and even harassed but no luck. So, finally I was fed up with not getting any further and, since nobody was willing to teach me, I decided to teach myself how to tattoo. Ofcourse I don't want anyone to get hurt by me making beginner mistakes so I started out by tattooing myself. As you might expect I made every single mistake you can make, but I'm getting better at it with every tattoo I make. Now, some of my friends found my skills well enough to do some work on them too, wich obviously makes me feel good and confident about my progress. I still have a whole lot to learn and I know that I'm far from calling myself a pro, but I know I wil get there. With or without the help and advice of others. I guess what I'm trying to say is that talk is cheap when you've been forunate enough to be thought by the best and now have 34 years of experience. It's easy to look down on the novice when you're a pro. But remember that once you were a novice too. The only difference is that you had the good fortune of someone teaching you while most people don't. I think we should be glad that nowadays so many people want to be a part of the culture. Give people a chance before calling them wannabee's tattooing from their homes. The ones that are serious will last and make a name for themselves, the ones that think it's 'cool' will soon decide that it's not their thing and give up. Finally, I would like to emphasize that I respect and honor your history and that I can only hope that one day I will be as great as you are. I only pray that I will be more openminded about the younger generation then. I think every aspiring tattoo artist should know about, and respect the history of tattooing if they would like to be called a ‘pro’ one day. People who want to become tattoo artists just because they think it’s cool should really stay as far away as possible from a tattooneedle. However, I would like to say this; I’ve been trying to get a tattoo artist to teach me the art of tattooing for many years now and I just can’t find one that is willing to share his or her secrets with me. It’s not a lack of talent or artistic skills. In fact, most tattoo artists that have seen my artwork are quite amazed by it. Some of them even offered me money for my designs. It’s not a lack of commitment either since I’ve been trying for years to become an apprentice.
Maybe it’s because I live in Holland and the tattoo culture is different from the American culture. I’ve tried everything to get someone to take me as an apprentice. I offered to work for free in their shops, I offered to pay for teaching me, I begged and even harassed but no luck. So, finally I was fed up with not getting any further and, since nobody was willing to teach me, I decided to teach myself how to tattoo. Ofcourse I don’t want anyone to get hurt by me making beginner mistakes so I started out by tattooing myself. As you might expect I made every single mistake you can make, but I’m getting better at it with every tattoo I make. Now, some of my friends found my skills well enough to do some work on them too, wich obviously makes me feel good and confident about my progress. I still have a whole lot to learn and I know that I’m far from calling myself a pro, but I know I wil get there. With or without the help and advice of others. I guess what I’m trying to say is that talk is cheap when you’ve been forunate enough to be thought by the best and now have 34 years of experience. It’s easy to look down on the novice when you’re a pro. But remember that once you were a novice too. The only difference is that you had the good fortune of someone teaching you while most people don’t. I think we should be glad that nowadays so many people want to be a part of the culture. Give people a chance before calling them wannabee’s tattooing from their homes. The ones that are serious will last and make a name for themselves, the ones that think it’s ‘cool’ will soon decide that it’s not their thing and give up.

Finally, I would like to emphasize that I respect and honor your history and that I can only hope that one day I will be as great as you are. I only pray that I will be more openminded about the younger generation then.

]]> Comment on Disposable VS. Steel Tubes by Lindsay http://tattooroadtrip.com/artist-tips/disposable-vs-steel-tubes/#comment-1012 Lindsay Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:02:21 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/newlook/#comment-1012 I have had two tattoo's done now using the disposable tubes. My friend also had one done. The same person did all three tattoo's. The first one I got, the black came out a lot. They said I had used too much ointment...fair enough. My friend and I went back to the same guy and we both need to have the black re-done again. I know I did not use too much ointment this time. We are having a hard time trying to decide if it is the gun...or the tattoo artist. Any thoughts? I have had two tattoo’s done now using the disposable tubes. My friend also had one done. The same person did all three tattoo’s. The first one I got, the black came out a lot. They said I had used too much ointment…fair enough. My friend and I went back to the same guy and we both need to have the black re-done again. I know I did not use too much ointment this time. We are having a hard time trying to decide if it is the gun…or the tattoo artist. Any thoughts?

]]> Comment on Sideshow Banners by Charlie Spencer http://tattooroadtrip.com/tattoo-history/sideshow-banners/#comment-1011 Charlie Spencer Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:19:23 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/newlook/?page_id=5709#comment-1011 Great article, Dana! Thanks for sharing. Great article, Dana! Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Bob Baxter’s 101 Most Influential People in Tattoo (No. 20) by jim howard http://tattooroadtrip.com/101-most-influential-people-in-tattooing/bob-baxters-101-most-influential-people-in-tattoo-no-20/#comment-1010 jim howard Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:41:32 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/?page_id=7431#comment-1010 This was wonderful! You guys are doing a fantastic job on this website! This was one of the most interesting articles I've read in a while. Keep up the great work. This was wonderful! You guys are doing a fantastic job on this website! This was one of the most interesting articles I’ve read in a while. Keep up the great work.

]]> Comment on Bikes and Cactus Spines by HotKitty http://tattooroadtrip.com/tattoo-history/bikes-and-cactus-spines/#comment-1009 HotKitty Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:15:57 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/?page_id=7364#comment-1009 This is a prime example of the two things I love most in the world - anthropology and tattooing. What a great article, it inspires me to continue to follow my passion in both worlds. This is a prime example of the two things I love most in the world – anthropology and tattooing. What a great article, it inspires me to continue to follow my passion in both worlds.

]]> Comment on Burlington Tattoo Shops by tattoo shops http://tattooroadtrip.com/find-a-shop/vermont/burlington-tattoo-shops/#comment-1008 tattoo shops Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:02 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/newlook/?page_id=5425#comment-1008 Depression is something I hope to never have to confront again, however I’m glad I had the opportunity to experience it once. Depression is something I hope to never have to confront again, however I’m glad I had the opportunity to experience it once.

]]> Comment on Santa Barbara Tattoo Shops by elli edgar (Painted Ladies http://tattooroadtrip.com/find-a-shop/california/santa-barbara-tattoo-shops/#comment-1007 elli edgar (Painted Ladies Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:44:38 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/?page_id=7828#comment-1007 So very sad to hear about our Pati. Many hearts have holes the size of Texas in them for her loss. Me, for one. She was a dear friend, but I know, Pat, you were very close to her, too. Do you know what arrangements have been made? Thank you for the blog to let us all know. Elli So very sad to hear about our Pati. Many hearts have holes the size of Texas in them for her loss. Me, for one.
She was a dear friend, but I know, Pat, you were very close to her, too. Do you know what arrangements have been made?
Thank you for the blog to let us all know.

Elli

]]> Comment on Kelso Tattoo Shops by Kristi http://tattooroadtrip.com/find-a-shop/washington/kelso-tattoo-shops/#comment-1006 Kristi Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:22:07 +0000 http://tattooroadtrip.com/?page_id=7782#comment-1006 These two are amazing! Not only are they great artist but they are so fun to hang with, making it a comfortable environment. Jadd has done all of my work, and I will absolutly go nowhere else. You have to check this place out! These two are amazing! Not only are they great artist but they are so fun to hang with, making it a comfortable environment. Jadd has done all of my work, and I will absolutly go nowhere else. You have to check this place out!

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