For years I talked to other artists that I admired to try and break the secret code. What "magic" inks were they using? What "magic" machines are the best? What's the "secret" that some of these artists know and the rest of us struggle to find? The "secret" I am referring to is...are you sitting down?...it....is...Patience!
Shhhhhh...don't tell anyone! Now, obviously this means after you have learned to apply a proper tattoo without scarring etc. There are machines and inks that are "better" for a specific artist or purpose by by and large the only other secret is to Calm down and take your time. Now, there is a fine line between "taking your time" and "overworking" something so know the difference in advance please. But, other than that, when you consider a tattoo done, look over every tiny little area of it again and really go thru and fine tune it again. And lets not forget, things ALWAYS come out better when you relax and Truly Enjoy what you are doing!
Shhhhhh...don't tell anyone! Now, obviously this means after you have learned to apply a proper tattoo without scarring etc. There are machines and inks that are "better" for a specific artist or purpose by by and large the only other secret is to Calm down and take your time. Now, there is a fine line between "taking your time" and "overworking" something so know the difference in advance please. But, other than that, when you consider a tattoo done, look over every tiny little area of it again and really go thru and fine tune it again. And lets not forget, things ALWAYS come out better when you relax and Truly Enjoy what you are doing!
Speak da truth!
ReplyDeleteSolid advice. Some of my favorite tattoos were ones where I just had fun with it.
Hope I can get back to it again someday soon. I miss tattooing like hell most days. Just stayin' active improving painting and drawing in the meantime.
Cheers.