MadeIndelible

That dagger is on one of my best friends. I think I know where you got that. She got pissed that her nip was in the pic haha. Hopefully she wont see that I posted it on the internets a while back.

A little Corday based something.

Mine, by Maxime Buechi

My wolf by Dustin Golden

BUT THATS A COOL NAME TO USE BRO.
And if you (autodude) were to use Seth as an example, you should also know that he had his brother and P Wee (both well-trained and experienced tattooers at well respected established shops) to help him out when he needed it, by being on hand in person to get it done right.
for real though, there is no shame in seeking out a second apprenticeship to learn how to do it right. It would really benefit you and your ability to grow at better pace with a well-trained mentor. If the owner of the shop you're at now can't help you, then it's the blind leading the blind. so what if it sets you back a step from what you are currently doing; it will soon launch you 5 steps ahead of where you are now.
The internet will get you absolutely nowhere.

I have always been taught if you want to learn something from a tattooer, ask them while they are tattooing you. It may not work but it's your best shot. The answer you are looking for is not going to be covered in a couple of sentences in a forum post and really can't be surmised from the two sentences you have shared about your problem. You deal with customers you know how much easier it is to deal with people in person vs. on the phone or email.

Maybe you should find a new and more experienced person to apprentice under again. Sounds like you didnt learn very much from a shitty teacher.

Maio Desa put this on my knee earlier, really happy with it!
I'd love to say I sat well, but that's simply not true - not so much the pain, but had a dizzy moment early on and couldn't stop shaking my leg for most of it...
Picture is from Mario's Instagram

I just got a new job, so I should be getting some work done soonish. it's been since last October for me.

Searched, and didn't find a thread on wolf tattoos, so I decided to make one.
Daryl Rodriguez, Hold It Down Tattoo:

John Reardon:

Chad Koeplinger:

Jelle:

Daniel Trocchio:

Kim-Anh Nguyen-Dinh:

Stefano Cera:

Clay McCay:

Erick Lynch:

Ron Henry Wells:

Steve Byrne:

Jef Whitehead:

On season 4 of Weeds.
Arrested Development is great.
I hear Cashback is good. I was going to watch that soon.

Chris "Pee Wee" Levi (1999)

Henry Lewis:

A few of Richards Bald Birdies... Animals: Eagles, Snakes, Big Cats... Most of his favorite subject matter to tattoo...

matt howse, at spider murphy's in san rafael, did this eagle and snake for me. i also really like this eagle and all seeing eye done by grez, which is not on me.
valerie vargas, stizzo, chad koeplinger, theo mindell, matt howse, owen jensen, and norman keith collins do and did some of my faves!

Eagles rock ! Heres another tuff chest piece this time from everyones favourite Bryan Burk .

My appointment with Robert Ryan is Monday.
Can't wait.

Thanks! I was trying to post the picture from my iPad. Here is the pic:

I'm outta town right now, but when I get back, I'll swhoot you the name of a book I picked up on the cheap, it's just a collection of firework art going back into the early 1900's. got it for $3 at a remainder sale, and it has some seriously kool stuff in it.
Many thankx for all the compliments on our new work, but I gotta give the props to Ncik at Chicago Tattoo!

So, my Lady and I went into Chicago Tattoo last night for our appointment, figured we'd be in an out in a few hours, had a small custom piece designed, a little coverup on my knees, no big thang.
Wrong.
First, Kathy spots an ancient Sailor Jerry design on the wall, and it's "can we do that instead?". Yes Dear.
Then Nick shows me the drawings he's done for my coverups, and they were just a wee tad larger than I had thought....
Ah well, ended up staying for five hours, and walking out with some beautiful work. I've got to say, Nick Colella is, imho, about the best there is at Traditional American tattooing today.
Anyhow, here's a few pix. The last pic is the old firecracker pack the cat heads came from.

Maybe, I havent got one since December.

Chris "Pee Wee" Levi (1999)

Chris "Pee Wee" Levi (1999)

Henry Lewis:

Henry Lewis: