CultExciter

Tats and cats, all day everyday.

I should prefer a shrubbery.

How about a Hostess Cupcake?

I will correct you, you are wrong.

The purpose is the forum is to talk about tattoos and as a place to showcase what you have gotten and to discuss the various aspects of that entire process.

I believe you want to venture to Reddit if you want someone to spend their time and energy designing you something because they are bored in their parents basement.

(I'll keep it down Mom).

Psh. You just said that to get more likes.

I shall bestow a like upon thee.

I'm famous ma!

RIP Billy Eason. What a cool dude. I think Nate has done a real good job with it lately. Sure there is the usual hubbub, but a lot of quality tattooers as well.

All this print making talk is making me want to screen print again. I'd love to see some of you fine folks lithos/intaglios/etchings.

Here is one of my favorites I've done, albeit it isn't saying a great deal.

Jesus @Graeme like I said, I'm rethinking every idea i have for my back. I mean, tiger and snake, why would you need anything else? :D

I still want a hand poked Slayer tattoo, so, you know....sometimes you gotta.

Best Peonies out there!

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, you rule @Graeme

Look at this bromance developing. @CABS I'm hurt.

Hahaha, I was like, damn, I must've said something right!

You really should go see a tattooer to discuss that. They will be able to provide you with the best route.

Sounds like you're getting a proper education, @CultExciter. Definitely an awesome thing.

I still can't say a great deal about my ability to apply them, but as with all things...time tells.

This is a little more technical in nature, but I think it's kinda cool to share. My mentor(s) have really had me focusing on the craft of tattooing lately. Making needles. Making pigment. Tuning and rebuilding machines. It's something that we take for granted with the ease of pre-made and disposables. But it feels good to know that I'm gaining the skills the old timers relied upon.

I really want to get the Tattootime set, but I've had trouble getting someone to ship to me. It's probably sorted since I tried to order last time but haven't got around to it yet.

Doesn't Gentleman's Tattoo Flash carry it for you folks across the pond?

I think getting tattooed gave me a really intense appreciation for craft, and dedication and hard work. It was a tattooer that convinced me that I could still learn to draw at 25, and that obsession with craft eventually drew me to printmaking and has kept me there. Now I'm thinking of training to become a master printmaker.

I cosign this. Getting tattooed led me down the path to go to art school, mostly b/c I was so encouraged by my friend (who is my tattoo hero) to draw. And well, yeah, here we are.

It's never too late to do something you want to do.

Go see John Rippey and Krooked Ken while you're at it too.

Welcome. Christian is a good dude! Any other tattoo plans? Maryland has a really rad lineup of quality tattooers these days.

I will most likely be at this Saturday/Sunday. So, yeah!

That tacos are the best food for discussing tattoos.

Here is my little panorama of tattoo related books. Not pictured are magazines.

Depends on what you have and what you want done.

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