Dustingormley 44 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sometime I come across artists that just aren't into it anymore. Churning people in and out of shops and not doing everything they can to make the tattoos perfect. Taking a lot of shortcuts and not doing anything new or trying to improve. I don't have any specific questions, I just wanted to get other peoples opinions on the burnout phenomenon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea 943 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sounds like burnout in any other field. Is there something specific to tattoo burnout that you are interested in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sighthound 191 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 you just described every career and industry that exists lol CultExciter, marley mission and bongsau 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidjones 616 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Creative block might be an added problem for artists, but otherwise it is pretty much the same. I think if you ask your mentor, he would agree that helping others (like taking on an apprentice) aids in freshening the spirit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcom 371 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I think that was the case with Nikko Hurtado..... though I really hope this is an aprils fools cause his exit did not look pleasant... :( Nikko Hurtado: I Quit Tattooing | Inked Magazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkUnicorn 131 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 ...this is an aprils fools ...Nikko Hurtado: I Quit Tattooing | Inked Magazine it certainly looks like a (not that funny) april fool's... Dan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustingormley 44 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Sounds like burnout in any other field. Is there something specific to tattoo burnout that you are interested in? You're probably right. I just hate to see the spark die and I want to do everything in my power to never let it happen to me. Here's a good question: what keeps you guys interested in tattoos and or tattooing? What do you think kills the flame? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcom 371 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It was an aprils fools. LOL damn ink mag! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehardonvhs 138 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Filip Leu took a full year off tattooing once, he spent his time playing guitar, painting, getting very very high, then came back to tattooing full force, probably better than ever! It's good to take a break from everything now and again, even if you are in very high demand and have a lot of customers demanding your time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen7 254 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Any creative career can benefit from a sabbatical. I have had the good fortune to take three over a 25 year design career and it really made a big difference. You need time to learn about yourself and restore your spirit. rufio 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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