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Mick Weder

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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Pugilist in Post awesome things you have been doing recently   
    Done
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Joe Shit in Introduction   
    Incorporate the lettering in with the reaper and smash that bicep solid as fuck.
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    Mick Weder reacted to Graeme in Trying to zone out   
    Also drinking a beer while getting tattooed.
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    Mick Weder reacted to Graeme in Trying to zone out   
    The real trick is to just get tattooed a lot. You'll figure out eventually what works for you.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from bongsau in Trying to zone out   
    @OutOfIdeas. That there is meditation. @xcom. This is something you need to find within yourself.
    It's serious business being belted under the machine. That's kind of the persona I take. I hate fucking around, chit chatting especially during being tattooed.
    I'll find myself psyching in a couple of days beforehand. A couple of large beers with my tattooer prior, then it's on the table quiet, easy breathing and when the pain comes find a way to embrace it. The more it hurts, just smile with it.
    Channeling pain. That shit ain't always easy.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Mark Bee in Trying to zone out   
    @OutOfIdeas. That there is meditation. @xcom. This is something you need to find within yourself.
    It's serious business being belted under the machine. That's kind of the persona I take. I hate fucking around, chit chatting especially during being tattooed.
    I'll find myself psyching in a couple of days beforehand. A couple of large beers with my tattooer prior, then it's on the table quiet, easy breathing and when the pain comes find a way to embrace it. The more it hurts, just smile with it.
    Channeling pain. That shit ain't always easy.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Fala in Tattoo convention contests   
    Every show is different.
    Depends on the size of the stage, the panel of judges either sit directly behind you or up the front of the crowd.
    No. Chicks don't go topless. You'll know what to wear. Like a top piece swimmer or similar.
    Most events will have a best back female and a best back male, but I have attended a combined category once before, that was at a typical "convention'" style show. I much preferred the old MC shows.
    Panel composition. Let's put it this way, every show has its flavour and dependant on that flavour is how the judging will go. Not necessarily does the best tattoo win the category, but best for that particular style of show could be quite appropriate. You get the feel of this after attending quite a few.
    I've taken out best back at some events and haven't made the final judging at others. Anyway, it's all about having some fun and showing the crowd of like minded people. You'll get more "fuck yeah" comments when you're back mixing with the crowd.
    No, they're not that formal. Just have fun.
    The best 1st place trophy I won was a Viking drinking horn. Filled full of rum by a very nice looking young lady as I made my way back to the table
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Patrick Bateman in Tattoo convention contests   
    Every show is different.
    Depends on the size of the stage, the panel of judges either sit directly behind you or up the front of the crowd.
    No. Chicks don't go topless. You'll know what to wear. Like a top piece swimmer or similar.
    Most events will have a best back female and a best back male, but I have attended a combined category once before, that was at a typical "convention'" style show. I much preferred the old MC shows.
    Panel composition. Let's put it this way, every show has its flavour and dependant on that flavour is how the judging will go. Not necessarily does the best tattoo win the category, but best for that particular style of show could be quite appropriate. You get the feel of this after attending quite a few.
    I've taken out best back at some events and haven't made the final judging at others. Anyway, it's all about having some fun and showing the crowd of like minded people. You'll get more "fuck yeah" comments when you're back mixing with the crowd.
    No, they're not that formal. Just have fun.
    The best 1st place trophy I won was a Viking drinking horn. Filled full of rum by a very nice looking young lady as I made my way back to the table
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from SeeSea in Tattoo convention contests   
    Every show is different.
    Depends on the size of the stage, the panel of judges either sit directly behind you or up the front of the crowd.
    No. Chicks don't go topless. You'll know what to wear. Like a top piece swimmer or similar.
    Most events will have a best back female and a best back male, but I have attended a combined category once before, that was at a typical "convention'" style show. I much preferred the old MC shows.
    Panel composition. Let's put it this way, every show has its flavour and dependant on that flavour is how the judging will go. Not necessarily does the best tattoo win the category, but best for that particular style of show could be quite appropriate. You get the feel of this after attending quite a few.
    I've taken out best back at some events and haven't made the final judging at others. Anyway, it's all about having some fun and showing the crowd of like minded people. You'll get more "fuck yeah" comments when you're back mixing with the crowd.
    No, they're not that formal. Just have fun.
    The best 1st place trophy I won was a Viking drinking horn. Filled full of rum by a very nice looking young lady as I made my way back to the table
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from sourpussoctopus in google images   
    It comes down to how YOU communicate your expertise. Your in the prime position to help educate.
    The average collector/ enthusiast without any understanding or artistic knowledge needs to seek their ideas from somewhere.,.dont they? Do you just expect them to come in with a blank idea and you magically come up with the same interpretation, or expect to only tattoo what you want to put on their skin. That comes with time and trust.
    It's like an old time piece of flash, it's been duplicated a million times. Isn't that plagiarism to a degree? A panther is a panther is a panther.
    I understand to a point what your saying, a custom one of a kind piece, well maybe, but pieces say things to people and can capture exactly what that means to that individual as well, so it could mean more than just wanting a copy cap design.
    It's like my smoking wizard with the starburst from the pipe as the background. I had wanted a wizard for 20 years, but no wizard captured that exact pictorial message, until I came across this wizard on the net. I took that picture in to my tattooer and said...man, after all these years I found the one. I can understand if you need to change it, but it's emulates something quite specific. His response, and knowing me for years was...man, your right, it captures you perfectly, I couldn't make it any better. We slightly changed some aspects like hat band & colour, but why try and reinvent the wheel on this occasion? It was perfect. Is this wrong? Fuck you to anybody who thinks it is, this is one piece out of my entire suit that had already been captured, it speaks volumes, it's my favourite tattoo next after my back tattoo.
    There's also been times I've taken an exact design in and said ...man, something like this...and from there we come up with a complete new transition, sn even better custom piece.
    Maybe next time someone comes in with an exact picture and turning them away (only to have it tattooed by someone else without any education) you can say...man, that's a great design, I can see why you chose this. What's it's meaning to you?...dig a little, become a consultant, tap into that individual a little and say, ya know man?...leave it with me, I reckon I can come up with something even better for YOU without doing s copy.
    That person may just walk out of there with a little bit more knowledge than they did prior to them entering, and maybe you EARN a loyal and devoted customer for years to come.
    I'm no tattooer, I'm also no artist, but I've learned a lot from my tattooer over the years because he actually took the time to help me understand. This is the 1 reason that he has been responsible for my entire suit, and the rework of everything he didn't originally do.
    I'm just offering a different perspective on this subject, not having a dig. We all help educate each other, because my tattooer had mentioned to me the same, that over the years has learned to appreciate where his clients come from also.
    "Booze, Blues & Tattoos"
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from KBeee in Hand Tattoos   
    @bongsau. Excellent post. Sums it up exactly.
    Took me 20...something years to hit solid neck and hands/ fingers. Even then at first I felt exposed, but they're my favourite additions because as mentioned above, it compliments who I am and the rest of the suit.
    Even the compliments from work surprised me.
    As I've mentioned before, I work health care at a majour metro hospital within Corporate Services.
    Even attending Executive meetings, I lay my cards and hands on the table, and when you can prove your able to talk the talk, people become more interested in what you have to say rather than the way you look. Breaking down prejudice is great.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Rob I in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    Had a massive 20 min session today. Added some more Germanic Runes.

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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Kate1939 in Tattoo virgin/ "plainskin" (but not for long!)   
    Well said.
    Tattoo script and font are two completely different subjects.
    The principles of flow & placement. That's the shit.
    I don't have any script, not my style. Not heavy enough. But there's individual reasoning behind any tattoo and its meaning. Not all script is meant to be so eligible to the non reader. Just like my back tattoo design. Its significance and meaning isn't as obvious as the design may represent. Exactly what it was designed for.
    That's the spirit of tattooing for me. Only the wearer knows it's true significance. That's why we should never judge another persons interpretation of their own. The meaning far out weighs reasoning.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from red77 in G'day   
    Another Aussie. Good shit. Welcome! Brisbane here :)
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from KBeee in Tattoo virgin/ "plainskin" (but not for long!)   
    Well said.
    Tattoo script and font are two completely different subjects.
    The principles of flow & placement. That's the shit.
    I don't have any script, not my style. Not heavy enough. But there's individual reasoning behind any tattoo and its meaning. Not all script is meant to be so eligible to the non reader. Just like my back tattoo design. Its significance and meaning isn't as obvious as the design may represent. Exactly what it was designed for.
    That's the spirit of tattooing for me. Only the wearer knows it's true significance. That's why we should never judge another persons interpretation of their own. The meaning far out weighs reasoning.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Fala in Tattoo virgin/ "plainskin" (but not for long!)   
    Well said.
    Tattoo script and font are two completely different subjects.
    The principles of flow & placement. That's the shit.
    I don't have any script, not my style. Not heavy enough. But there's individual reasoning behind any tattoo and its meaning. Not all script is meant to be so eligible to the non reader. Just like my back tattoo design. Its significance and meaning isn't as obvious as the design may represent. Exactly what it was designed for.
    That's the spirit of tattooing for me. Only the wearer knows it's true significance. That's why we should never judge another persons interpretation of their own. The meaning far out weighs reasoning.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Johannes in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    Had a massive 20 min session today. Added some more Germanic Runes.

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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Kingdomhearts25 in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    Just got home from packing the back of my neck.
    Fuck me is all I can say. Absolutely drilled the fuck out of me.
    Not easy going for Ol mate either, belting into that weathered, rubbery skin.
    Was a solid drilling to pack this area out.
    Regardless, it's done. We never have to visit this site again.
    Now, for post tattoo recovery. Hot shower/ cold cider hand in hand.







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    Mick Weder got a reaction from KBeee in Post awesome things you have been doing recently   
    Riding North with some brothers shortly to get away from these 6000 cops in town for the G20.
    39 degrees (102.2 Fahrenheit) today, so hitting the coast for ice cold beers & camping on the sand.
    Good...faaarkin...times.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from joakim urma in Tattoo virgin/ "plainskin" (but not for long!)   
    Well said.
    Tattoo script and font are two completely different subjects.
    The principles of flow & placement. That's the shit.
    I don't have any script, not my style. Not heavy enough. But there's individual reasoning behind any tattoo and its meaning. Not all script is meant to be so eligible to the non reader. Just like my back tattoo design. Its significance and meaning isn't as obvious as the design may represent. Exactly what it was designed for.
    That's the spirit of tattooing for me. Only the wearer knows it's true significance. That's why we should never judge another persons interpretation of their own. The meaning far out weighs reasoning.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from 9Years in Tattoo virgin/ "plainskin" (but not for long!)   
    Well said.
    Tattoo script and font are two completely different subjects.
    The principles of flow & placement. That's the shit.
    I don't have any script, not my style. Not heavy enough. But there's individual reasoning behind any tattoo and its meaning. Not all script is meant to be so eligible to the non reader. Just like my back tattoo design. Its significance and meaning isn't as obvious as the design may represent. Exactly what it was designed for.
    That's the spirit of tattooing for me. Only the wearer knows it's true significance. That's why we should never judge another persons interpretation of their own. The meaning far out weighs reasoning.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Shaun1105 in Tattoo virgin/ "plainskin" (but not for long!)   
    Well said.
    Tattoo script and font are two completely different subjects.
    The principles of flow & placement. That's the shit.
    I don't have any script, not my style. Not heavy enough. But there's individual reasoning behind any tattoo and its meaning. Not all script is meant to be so eligible to the non reader. Just like my back tattoo design. Its significance and meaning isn't as obvious as the design may represent. Exactly what it was designed for.
    That's the spirit of tattooing for me. Only the wearer knows it's true significance. That's why we should never judge another persons interpretation of their own. The meaning far out weighs reasoning.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from sourpussoctopus in Relationships and tattoos   
    @Breakme. Fuckin'.....hell! That there's no mate. That's just a breach of friendship morals right there. With mates like that, who needs fuckin' enemies right?
    Oh, and don't people understand?? Ya don't "fall" off fuckin' motorcycles. You either crash for riding beyond your capabilities or because some retard t-bones ya 'cause the fuckers not paying attention.
    My old man used to break my balls all the time about riding, until this one day when I was taking the bike out, he comes in & says to me....mate, ya shouldn't be riding ya know fuckin' bla bla fuckin' bla.
    I snapped at him saying...fuckin' hell mate, I know how fuckin' dangerous it is on the roads with the amount of wombats out there trying to sandwich me out, the last thing I need while I'm mentally preparing myself to ride safe, is you reminding me of how fuckin' dangerous it is.
    He's never said another word about riding since.
    Anyway, @Graeme. Ya right. People can stick their latest gadgets, tea towel & spoon collections up their arse. I've got my corner covered, they should concentrate on theirs.
    - - - Updated - - -
    Yeah, I forgot to mention. I hate motherfuckers who ask me how much I spent on tattoos. Like, I really fuckin' hate that.
    I tell 'em, it ain't about the money. I don't count, nor can I put a $ value on it. It's something a lot deeper than a superficial material need.
    If people gotta ask me how much & why, I tell them now...those types of questions tell me you have no genuine interest to understand the origins of tattooing & what it means, so I refuse to waste my time trying to educate the curious. Fuck 'em.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from sourpussoctopus in Relationships and tattoos   
    I had a mate a while back now bust my balls because of the extent I have myself tattooed, saying he could never justify the amount of $ spent for such a selfish interest.
    It kinda blew me away a bit, & the only reason I engaged the conversation is because we grew up together.
    A) you don't know how much I spend, you only guesstimate going by average "shop hours"
    B) I don't go out pissing my money against the wall
    C) my family are provided for, kids are schooled, clothed, fed, dance, swimming, martial arts, piano, violin, orchestra, swimming ...the list goes on...all paid for.
    Isn't it fucked how people feel they have the right to call you out on your priorities when all they see is what they see sitting in front of them.
    It's like another dude I know said riding a motorcycle is a selfish mode of transport. Like, WTF? How can that be selfish when my 11 & 9 year olds and Mrs love riding with me.
    I think we only feel guilty sometimes because it's pushed upon us by fuckers who should be looking in their own back yard before commenting on ours.
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    Mick Weder got a reaction from Uberdad247 in google images   
    It comes down to how YOU communicate your expertise. Your in the prime position to help educate.
    The average collector/ enthusiast without any understanding or artistic knowledge needs to seek their ideas from somewhere.,.dont they? Do you just expect them to come in with a blank idea and you magically come up with the same interpretation, or expect to only tattoo what you want to put on their skin. That comes with time and trust.
    It's like an old time piece of flash, it's been duplicated a million times. Isn't that plagiarism to a degree? A panther is a panther is a panther.
    I understand to a point what your saying, a custom one of a kind piece, well maybe, but pieces say things to people and can capture exactly what that means to that individual as well, so it could mean more than just wanting a copy cap design.
    It's like my smoking wizard with the starburst from the pipe as the background. I had wanted a wizard for 20 years, but no wizard captured that exact pictorial message, until I came across this wizard on the net. I took that picture in to my tattooer and said...man, after all these years I found the one. I can understand if you need to change it, but it's emulates something quite specific. His response, and knowing me for years was...man, your right, it captures you perfectly, I couldn't make it any better. We slightly changed some aspects like hat band & colour, but why try and reinvent the wheel on this occasion? It was perfect. Is this wrong? Fuck you to anybody who thinks it is, this is one piece out of my entire suit that had already been captured, it speaks volumes, it's my favourite tattoo next after my back tattoo.
    There's also been times I've taken an exact design in and said ...man, something like this...and from there we come up with a complete new transition, sn even better custom piece.
    Maybe next time someone comes in with an exact picture and turning them away (only to have it tattooed by someone else without any education) you can say...man, that's a great design, I can see why you chose this. What's it's meaning to you?...dig a little, become a consultant, tap into that individual a little and say, ya know man?...leave it with me, I reckon I can come up with something even better for YOU without doing s copy.
    That person may just walk out of there with a little bit more knowledge than they did prior to them entering, and maybe you EARN a loyal and devoted customer for years to come.
    I'm no tattooer, I'm also no artist, but I've learned a lot from my tattooer over the years because he actually took the time to help me understand. This is the 1 reason that he has been responsible for my entire suit, and the rework of everything he didn't originally do.
    I'm just offering a different perspective on this subject, not having a dig. We all help educate each other, because my tattooer had mentioned to me the same, that over the years has learned to appreciate where his clients come from also.
    "Booze, Blues & Tattoos"
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