Reputation from Brock Varty - Page 5

Brock Varty reacted to Tight-Lines in SNAPCHAT January 30, 2014

What's up with getting this Snapchat started? I changed my name from "Beefycock" to "danandout".
No one would add me with the name beefycock. not sure why.

Brock Varty reacted to Stewart Robson in FST: On the Shoulders of Giants January 30, 2014

Part One is finished people...
Copperhead Editions | FST: On the Shoulders of Giants – pt 1 DVD
USA folks will need to wait a little for the NTSC version, sorry. Although it will be available to watch online from 17th Feb.
Parts Two, Three & Four well.. don't hold your breath... They'll come eventually - remember, I'm a one man band.
Thanks for the interest so far.

Brock Varty reacted to Ducky15568 in Video Game Thread January 30, 2014

Age of Empires will always be one of my favorite older computer games from my childhood. I cant tell you the countless hours i've spent playing it.
Have you tried The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?

Brock Varty got a reaction from Zillah in Video Game Thread March 27, 2014

Recently started playing Fallout 3 thanks to the recommendation of some of the fine folks from here. Only have about 15 hours into the game but I really enjoy it so far. Very much worth the $15 I payed for it on sale on the XBox online games service.
Also, got back intio Age of Empires 2 on PC. Anyone play that at all? I am a huge RTS geek....

Brock Varty got a reaction from Ducky15568 in Video Game Thread January 30, 2014

Recently started playing Fallout 3 thanks to the recommendation of some of the fine folks from here. Only have about 15 hours into the game but I really enjoy it so far. Very much worth the $15 I payed for it on sale on the XBox online games service.
Also, got back intio Age of Empires 2 on PC. Anyone play that at all? I am a huge RTS geek....

Brock Varty reacted to The Hyena in good client behavior January 29, 2014

All of the above!
ALso:
The healthier you are the more prepared your body is for what's about to happen to it. Try not to come in hungover, get a decent nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, and lunch, essentially come in on a full stomach, by hydrated, and be relaxed as much as you can.
I've been told that exfoliating the are you are going to get tattooed for about a week before hand helps greatly with the healing but that's more of a suggestion.
Try to keep an open mind. Tattooers are professionals(for the most part, but not always so do your homework!). We have a wealth of knowledge we can bring to bare at any time for you, so take advantage of that. You will get a great tattoo. A tattooer who cares won;t talk you out of your idea, but might help you do it in a way that transcends your personal whims and trends, and will age gracefully, and compliment you as a person. Though it may be somewhat different than what you initially had in your head. Try to be a little malleable, and trust your tattooer. Try not to be some emotionally attached to every single detail. Remember: you aren't thinking like a tattooer. You think like a person who likes certain images and is used to seeing things on t-shirts, computer screens, and prints. Sometimes things don;t work in skin and we try like hell to make things work the best for you.
Try to remember that as much as tattooing has become a main stream product for most clients, it's still a hand made craft to us. If you are expecting hospital levels of sterility, Professional attitudes and expert technique then see us, not just treat us, but SEE us as professional craftsmen/women. Most of us have your best interest at heart because we can and do see the big picture. We are looking at your tattoo in our heads 10 years into the future. At least. We just want to do a nice tattoo for you. So when a tattooer explains why an idea is too complicated at a certain size, or why there is too much clutter, or that outlining it pink may not be the best idea, pay heed to that. You are hearing the educated opinion of a craftsman.
If you want a tattoo, don;t let your significant other try to do all the talking. Be plain, and straightforward with the things you want out of your tattoo. The less we have to guess, the fast we can get on the same wave length and make you happy.
If you are on vacation and you plan on things like tanning, going to the beach, strenuous activities, swimming, hot tubs, etc. Plan to get your tattoo at the ass end of your vacation so there is less interference with healing(and we can't tattoo sun burned skin so take care of it!), but try to get to the shop at the beginning of your vacation to set the appointment up, or if possible call ahead. Many shops can accommodate walk in's at most times, but since you have a limited time, try your hardest to think ahead. Rush jobs at the last second may not be ideal especially if you want something more involved than a single sitting, quick tattoo.
Avoid food that makes you fart before the tattoo. No one wants be sniffing your pooh ghosts while they work.
Hope some of this helps.

Brock Varty got a reaction from JAllen in How about an art show? January 29, 2014

Bitchin!

Brock Varty reacted to Ducky15568 in First timer from Canada! January 29, 2014

Welcome! The only advice I can give you, since you have picked out an artist and all is to talk to him or her about your ideas (they are the professionals after all) and they should be able to give you feedback.

Brock Varty reacted to 49531 in How about an art show? January 29, 2014

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Brock Varty got a reaction from CultExciter in How about an art show? January 27, 2014

One from last week. Lots of painting lately so I have a bunch more to show...

Brock Varty got a reaction from Mark Bee in How about an art show? January 26, 2014

One from last week. Lots of painting lately so I have a bunch more to show...

Brock Varty got a reaction from cltattooing in How about an art show? January 26, 2014

One from last week. Lots of painting lately so I have a bunch more to show...

Brock Varty reacted to RScott in Latest tattoo lowdown..... January 22, 2014

Finished up this piece with Martin Lacasse at Olde City Tattoo in Philly. Based off of a Yoshitoshi print from 28 Famous Murders With Verse. Couldn't be happier.