✅Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/daveinks.88/ ✅Art-Something Tattoo Podcast!: artsomethingtattoopodcast.buzzsprout.com ✅ PATREON FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: www.patreon.com/ArtSomething All the videos will still be free on RUclips I will just be offering early access and a little behind the scenes in the future. ✅Also I have added some links to "some" of the equipment and supplies I use that are obtainable from Amazon. I will keep updating the list as I try new things. Not all the equipment I use is available on amazon but I will do my best to link you guys with new equipment and supplies as time goes on. Thanks again everyone for watching!! You guys and gals are amazing!! 🤘
I did my first "self" tattoo last night. Came out well. First time on real skin. Used your video series to do a lot of the prep work, fake skins practice, lining, shading, gray wash, etc. Still working locally with shops trying to establish an apprenticeship. Continuing to draw, paint, pen and ink stuff, work on flash, practicing with my light board for stencils etc. Keep up the great channel. appreciate it.
Congrats on making your first tattoo and its great to hear it turned out well!! 🤘🤘 And im happy to hear the channel has been able to help you out and get you started. Also it sounds like you are on the right track by trying to find an apprenticeship and continuing to work on your portfolio and art skills. Keep it up and Keep Rocking you got this!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I just have to say BRAVO man.... I've been doing tattoos for almost 20 years been to acouple hundred conventions and after watching this video you by far are now one of my favorite artists. Your technique using that mag and the skill that you have laying in the greys and shading giving it depth was top notch and the way the buildings came together in the backround was just phenomenal, I had no idea it was going to look like judging from the stencil. Absolutely beautiful keep up the work bro and don't ever stop you have and eye that only acouple in the world EVER had. your are destined for greatness...
I am SO glad I came across your videos. I'm a 18 yr old young artist and I don't want to go to school FOREVERR to learn how to tattoo. Like I JUST graduated I'm not trying to go back. I'm a fast learner nd you seem to go over everything a girl needs to know in your videos. Thank You :)
I tattooed my leg a few years ago. I can confirm that your leg/hip/ass will hurt more than the tattoo. Take breaks and stand up to let the blood flow again. Took me a few weeks to get feeling back to normal. No joke!
You said it perfectly !!! Cause the pain of the position really does hurt more then the tattoo and yep it takes a couple of weeks to get the leg feeling normal again. Its for that reason I am slow to get back at it and finish it up lol!
Another awesome start to what's gonna be a great tattoo. Can I ask which is the best carbon paper to use when creating a template? I'm sure you've probably said before but I'm totally having a blonde moment!😩🤪
i plan on tattooing the St. Louis Cathedral in new orleans on the direct front of my leg right above my foot. even though it'll be the 15th tattoo i've done on myself, wish me luck. i dig the fact that you did a military themed tattoo as you said in early videos that you were in the military so i figured id do something meaningful to myself as well.
One of the few tattooists who is man enough to admit to tattooing yourself 😂 most just do it anyways then have the audacity to claim otherwise and that you should NEVER do it lmao
Thank you sooo much Ashley!!! GLad you enjoyed the video! And I love tattooing myself lol it saves me money and its just fun... well minus the hip pain lol!! Thanks again Ashley appreciate the support!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
I tattooed myself quite a few times. I figured better to mess up on myself and fix it later. Luckily I never really made anything bad! And now I get clients by just going to bars and talking about my tats
Just stumbled upon your channel a couple of days ago and I love what you're doing. I've done a few stick and pokes on myself and I ordered a machine yesterday to take myself to the next level. So many tattoo artists online are honestly kind of pretentious in that they refuse to help newbies. Thank you for putting up this resource for us just starting out, you're saving us from making a lot of mistakes that wouldn't only leave us or other people with some bad ink but can also be dangerous with infection and cross contamination. I honestly don't ever see myself making a career as a tattoo artist just because my artistic talent isn't really there, but I think it'll be a fun hobby to design and execute my own tats for stuff that's simple enough to not need a professional, plus it's a hell of a lot cheaper than paying a shop minimum every time I want something small lol
Thank you Troy I really appreciate the support man. 👍 I just want to wish you the best of luck as you start down this journey. Whether you’re doing it for personal use or to make a living tattooing is an awesome experience and I’m happy to share that with anybody who wants to learn. Thanks again Troy appreciate the support and keep rockin🤘🤘🤘
These videos will help for years to come. I was just having issues saturating black on my chest & came back to watch this video again & was immediately able to start again & get the ink to go in perfectly. Even used the kwadron 30/11SEMLT carts.
That is AWESOME!!!! to hear Graffics. Really does make me happy to know that these vids are going to be able to help people for years to come. I'm glad the vid got you on track and that the ink went in good for you. Thanks again for the continued support my friend!!! 🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘
THanks Toosie!!! Yeah the hip can really start to hurt after a while lol, but I guess thats part of the fun/process lol!! I havent gotten the drawing done for my other leg but it will be happening some time soonish (if I get time again that is lol). Thanks again brother always appreciate your support!!! 🤘🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething appreasheat you and the time u take and detail in your videos and self explaining everything to your knowalage. Keep on 🎸. Ps check your fb sent pictures of shirt
Am currently working on tattoo to tattoo myself and just started to tattoo and your videos are the most helpful and help me get to the point to help me tattoo myself thank you
I started tattooing myself in July and with practice and your channel I've completed 10 tattoos that I'm very happy with. Planning the next one for this weekend!!
Thats awesome im 14 and looking into tattooing when older did one on my dad wasn't bad but was. like how u did the video for no distraction thats smart, and great edvice keep going and have fun tattooing.
My tattoo machines come in the mail on monday of the up coming week. I bought a tattoo kit by dragonhawk off amazon and all the supplies listed in your preparation video. I am so excited to start tattooing, I have been drawing for years and have gotten 8 tattoos done so far. Your videos are such a big help to someone new to the culture.
I been following u , and watching ur videos for a while now . My wife got me a tat kit for Christmas , hopefully it' has a great out come . Thanks to u , I feel ready for this practice journey
Buddy, awesome work! Thanks for the tips and tricks. I love your video's, they are so detailed. Learning so much from it! Keep up the good work ✌️👍👍🤘🤘🤘
Thats awesome Maurice, congrats on your second year of your apprenticeship! Tattooing yourself is always a great way to practice and see how things heal. And thank you for the support its very much appreciated!! Keep Rocking my friend!!🤘 🤘
That’s a big piece to run on yourself! I’ve done a few on my legs, one on an arm. The legs suck, there’s no way to be comfy and get the angle, or so it seems. I get so involved in the work I don’t realize how numb I’ve gone til I’m done. Don’t be afraid of taking breaks!
I sooo appreciate you taking time out to do all of these videos on your channel. I can imagine it’s pretty hectic sometimes or even all the time trying to juggle the videos and tattooing and your days off and all. Your videos are awesome and I recommend you to everyone I talk to who is just starting out! And I watch you religiously. You’re just awesome bro, thank you.
Wow Lindsy thank you sooo much for the kind words!!! Im happy to make these vids for those who want to learn and are looking for a way in life. It is a lot of work and at times more then I can handle but its worth it and I truly appreciate your support!!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘🤘
i''ve just start to make my own leg too,its very strange feeling because you hand need to be still but the pain is shakes you...and after hours back pain is unbelievable :)
Yeah Dave, I agree with kay-dee's comment fully. Your videos are always informative and interesting to watch. Your approach and running commentary are great, and I'm always learning more, or feeling encouraged that what I'm doing is right. Keep them coming, looking forward to seeing more. PEACE.
Just to clarify, because I don't think you covered this (maybe I missed it). Running the mag sideways means rotating the machine so that you are using the corner of the needle, not moving the needle side to side. That can really tear up the skin and cause some nasty scaring.
currently binge watching all of your videos before my tattoo kit and fake skin comes in! i love your videos, theyre super insightful and informative and i cant wait to put your tips and tricks to the test in a couple of days :)
Been doing multiple tattoos on myself, of varying quality. Your videos helped a lot with my line work! I've learned so much. Side note: I have done only linework and basically operate on a principal of being able to cover them if I end up not liking them 😅. Also I like the incorporation of the old tattoo
Smart of you to stick with line work for a while and get comfortable with that before pushing on to to other techniques as line work is the foundation. Keep working hard and Keep Rocking! 🤘🤘
Bro wow, badass!! I did a sleeve on my left arm. I am apparently moving backwards to my legs now 🤔 great job though i would feel privileged to have a tat done by you my good man. Keep rockin!!
Hey man, I really love your videos, I bought my first tattoo gun a couple of weeks ago so I’m really new to this, I don’t suppose you could do an in depth video on different types of needles and their best uses? I know a lot of artists have favourite sizes for certain things, I’d love to know yours, keep up the good work man, you’re teaching me a lot!
Ive been watching your videos and just recently my artist gave me the items needed to tattoo and i put my first tat on myself its not perfect but ita definitely a solid piece thanks to his advice and yours i successfully put a pretty solid tat on my leg thank you
Thats really cool to hear Anthony glad that your artist hooked you up with what you needed. And congrats on making your first tattoo. And the first one usually isnt perfect but as long as your happy with it and learned from it then your on the right track!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
again, best educational tattoo channel ive found by far. The thought crossed my mind when you used the magnum as a liner, do people ever use magnums(not curved) the same way you would use a wide nib or broad marker to do black-letter calligraphy(the kind where u hold it at 45 and use that angle to change the thickness of your lines)? it always seemed like the ideal solution to me, but I have only seen people line and fill stuff like that.
I’m so excited to finally practice! I’m getting my first machine next month but I’ll stick to fake and pig skin for the first weeks. Loving your tutorials, greetings from Germany!
Killer tattoo Dave, nothing better than offering up your own flesh to do a vid on informing others. Yes you are correct holding leg that way is more uncomfortable than getting the tatto. Tc brother keep up the great work
I just did my own calf last night, I now know that feeling……LOL…..staying in the position was worse than the tattoo itself…..Mine wrapped toward the back which was quite difficult to twist into a position to get the right angle to get it right. Wanted to color it in but couldn’t stay in that position any longer, did the black work and some color accents, will fill in color another time… BTW - great videos, learning so much great info and lessons here…keep them coming!
Thank you soo much Shift!! Really appreciate that my friend!! I wish you the best of luck as you continued down this journey!!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Welp...I know I am late ..but I did some ink on my hands....no shade ...just lines...I did wit my right hand and it went quick then I did it wit my left hand....it was slow and my left hand shaked slot but both came out actually good for a first timer
I’ve done my first tattoo on my thigh, it turned out GREAT! Big Lego dinosaur with beautiful line work! Healed up beautifully! Love it! I’m officially wanting to fill in a space on my non dominant upper inner arm. My only reservation about tattooing my own arm is the stretching of the skin. Every video I’ve watched of people tattooing their own arm aren’t stretching the skin. I’ve read about people using tape? Not sure how effective that would be… Any tips on this? Have you tattooed your own arm? I suppose if I can’t get a comfortable and firm hold on it I’ll have to have someone else do it cause there’s no way I feel comfortable enough to tattoo on Unstretched skin. Just doing some research before I make my decision. Thanks!
The Tatt came out fire . 🔥💯 Reminds me of the toy soldiers i used to play with when i was a kid. Lol (nostalgia) So far im practicing on fixing my arm that was already done by my cousin when he first started tattoing but im learning to fix my own half sleeve as practice before i move on n do a big piece on myself. your videos really helping me to figure this out. I appreciate you!
Thank you so much pink I really really appreciate that🤘🤘👍🙏 it’s always best to practice on yourself learn and make mistakes before tattooing others. So it’s great to hear you’re working out the details on yourself and I wish you the best of luck as you continue down this awesome journey!! Keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
Art-Something this means A lot coming from you! i will perfect the technique !Keep the content coming bcuz we need people like you to keep making the difference , thank you again!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎨✨
Loving your videos my artist actually just gave me my first coil machine and encourage me to get a start your videos have been very informative and i really appreciate the simplicity of your explications keep on rockin man youve been a great help
Just the video I think I needed to see lol, I was ready to go from practice skins to my leg but felt discouraged a few days ago. I'm feeling more confident again after doing another skin. Just gotta feel 100% ready. BTW been using my CNC Q2 for about a week now and man its made a world of a difference.
Great videos my friend! Iv learned a huge amount just watching your stuff, really relaxed teaching method Thank you for the content and for your service!
compliment; smooth! from your outline to shade-washing this is a useful video, thank you! stretching before, during break times & after a tattoo sitting assists in limber joints and good circulation! may i ask you, what's the longest sitting you have done as canvas and as artist?? tia
Brother I literally just tattooed my left inside calve and I had my foot up over on the right leg area . Tattoo came out beautiful ! But my god my age is showing! I’m so broken and sore lol my right leg is swollen from the weight of my foot resting on it . My left hip and all the tissue connected to that socket is very tender today ! Lol I feel your pain brother ! Keep up these awesome videos
HAAH yeah brother I was racked out for a whole day after this, just letting my body recover lol! So yeah I feel like my body isnt as nimble as it use to be lol!! Hope you recover well Devin and thanks for the support brother!! 🤘🤘🤘
Your a magician when it comes to using that mag as a liner ! Been trying that technique over and over since I seen how well you use it . Your dead right about your legs and hip being more sore than the tattoo ! Jesus Christ I think I’m going to be walking around like hunchback of Notre Dame before I get done with my legs or the hang of it to tattoo other people 😂 🧑🏼🦽 as always man your videos are the best , all of us out here appreciate the videos more than ya know ! Still think if you shaved you’d be a mortal tattoo artist like the rest of us 💪🏼😂 I keep trying to comment when your live to harass ya lol but somehow miss it every time . THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ALSO 💪🏼 Keep rocking brother Keep playing those good tunes too .
Hey brother I am a marine here in okinawa who just started tattooing, your videos inspired me to start and I am happy with the progress I made so far I have some questions for you and I was wondering if I could reach out to you personally for your input regarding place ment and other stuff for a tattoo a friend wants please let me know
First.. love this tattoo! Air Assault! That detail is epic. Second, hats off to you! I decided to do a tattoo on myself in the same spot and I hear you about the hip... I finished up my outline and still haven't finished shading because of that issue 🤦♀️😂🤷♀️
Thank you Danielle really appreciate that. And I know what you mean as I need to get back at it and get the second session done on my leg but the pain of having my leg in that position is just not something I want to do just yet lol. But at least you have the outline done as you can always go back and shade it whenever you feel like being in pain again lol. Thanks again for the support Danielle and keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
I’ve watch all ya vids Dave, awesome. Been tattooing 4 months now, got my own little shop. I like putting all the black in first after watching you. Tattooed my own legs first it’s a weird experience 😂😂 keep em coming.
Anytime bro!!! You've taught me and obviously so many others so much and your comments have always been very helpful!!! Your my teacher and its appreciated!!!
You loose some darkness in the healing process tho. Post a heated photo in one of you videos @art-something... If you have and I just didn’t see it I feel dumb hahaha 😂🙈😜
The blocks serve no purpose lol. My 3 year old built it for me and asked that I keep it on my desk so thats where its been for a while now. Thanks for asking and thanks for the support!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething man that's awesome. I told my wife those are probably something from his kids. Hey bro I am a new tattooist I started few years ago.had get out .now back in and starting from bottom up with all this new equipment coming out. relearning the craft.I thank you for your videos and the time you spend on them.appriciated
Just when i was curious about shading and everything this video came up! Great content and explaining the needle uses and everything in detail damn... I'm in a learning process and your channel is really useful. Greetings from Greece keep the great content coming!
I had an old school tattoo artist to tell me years ago, "He who tattoos himself has a fool for a client". He was a good artist, I have a few from him. I like the copter work.
Dang that’s horrible man. I don’t think you watched enough of my videos as we always advise against that. Start with fake skin then your skin and after a long while others skin. But I guess some people just live and learn.
Id love to learn more how to tattoo fingers. i have not long started practicing on myself and i have a few i want to do on my fingers but i cant get them to stay
Awesome man I'm working on my tattoo apprenticeship right now working on a portfolio Just found out recently that my wife's cousin has a tattoo shop about 20 min away and as a favor if he likes my portfolio he'll take me on thanks for the inspiration!!!!
Dude keep up the great work I’m looking forward to watching more videos from this channel. Just did my first two tattoos in one day. Thanks to your videos have me the courage. Now I’m pretty damn sure I’m addicted. Already can’t sleep and keep looking at different designs. I need to learn to use a mag and color fill the tats now. Yeah baby!!
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Dude youve got major talent where is your shop based out of?
@@Batmanrobertstandrew thanks man much appreciated. I’m based out of north east Ohio.
I did my first "self" tattoo last night. Came out well. First time on real skin. Used your video series to do a lot of the prep work, fake skins practice, lining, shading, gray wash, etc. Still working locally with shops trying to establish an apprenticeship. Continuing to draw, paint, pen and ink stuff, work on flash, practicing with my light board for stencils etc. Keep up the great channel. appreciate it.
Congrats on making your first tattoo and its great to hear it turned out well!! 🤘🤘 And im happy to hear the channel has been able to help you out and get you started. Also it sounds like you are on the right track by trying to find an apprenticeship and continuing to work on your portfolio and art skills. Keep it up and Keep Rocking you got this!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I just tattooed myself on my leg for the first time last week and when I got up I didn’t even notice my leg was asleep and fell down 🤣
HAHAHAH I know that feeling lol!! Hope you didnt fall to hard!! 🤘🤘
No but same fr 🤣💀
I tried to tattoo myself last weekend but I wussed out lol
I just have to say BRAVO man.... I've been doing tattoos for almost 20 years been to acouple hundred conventions and after watching this video you by far are now one of my favorite artists. Your technique using that mag and the skill that you have laying in the greys and shading giving it depth was top notch and the way the buildings came together in the backround was just phenomenal, I had no idea it was going to look like judging from the stencil. Absolutely beautiful keep up the work bro and don't ever stop you have and eye that only acouple in the world EVER had. your are destined for greatness...
I am SO glad I came across your videos. I'm a 18 yr old young artist and I don't want to go to school FOREVERR to learn how to tattoo. Like I JUST graduated I'm not trying to go back. I'm a fast learner nd you seem to go over everything a girl needs to know in your videos. Thank You :)
I tattooed my leg a few years ago. I can confirm that your leg/hip/ass will hurt more than the tattoo. Take breaks and stand up to let the blood flow again. Took me a few weeks to get feeling back to normal. No joke!
You said it perfectly !!! Cause the pain of the position really does hurt more then the tattoo and yep it takes a couple of weeks to get the leg feeling normal again. Its for that reason I am slow to get back at it and finish it up lol!
100% agree. My hip & my ass were so sore the next day.
Dude seriously I love the way you do videos their detailed interesting and really informative i appreciate it!!
Thank you Kay-dee!!! really happy to hear your enjoying the videos!!! I appreciate your support and Keep Rocking my friend!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘🤘
I just started myself so it helps a lot bro ill be copping one of those shirts very soon too!! Haha🤟🤟
Another awesome start to what's gonna be a great tattoo. Can I ask which is the best carbon paper to use when creating a template? I'm sure you've probably said before but I'm totally having a blonde moment!😩🤪
Kimber page in his links normally shows his amazon lists of what he buys . It’s somewhere under his name and video info , haven’t checked in a while .
Good tattooin good camera guy nice yea thats funny how u were sayin wild spor to rattoo urself damn try back of thighs and ect. Hell places im coverd
i plan on tattooing the St. Louis Cathedral in new orleans on the direct front of my leg right above my foot. even though it'll be the 15th tattoo i've done on myself, wish me luck. i dig the fact that you did a military themed tattoo as you said in early videos that you were in the military so i figured id do something meaningful to myself as well.
One of the few tattooists who is man enough to admit to tattooing yourself 😂 most just do it anyways then have the audacity to claim otherwise and that you should NEVER do it lmao
Thank you sooo much Ashley!!! GLad you enjoyed the video! And I love tattooing myself lol it saves me money and its just fun... well minus the hip pain lol!! Thanks again Ashley appreciate the support!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
I tattoo myself. It brings me clients. I'm my own walking portfolio....
I tattooed myself quite a few times. I figured better to mess up on myself and fix it later. Luckily I never really made anything bad! And now I get clients by just going to bars and talking about my tats
If you're someone who wants tattoos, you shouldn't tattoo yourself.
If you're someone who wants to tattoo, you HAVE to tattoo yourself.
Just stumbled upon your channel a couple of days ago and I love what you're doing. I've done a few stick and pokes on myself and I ordered a machine yesterday to take myself to the next level. So many tattoo artists online are honestly kind of pretentious in that they refuse to help newbies. Thank you for putting up this resource for us just starting out, you're saving us from making a lot of mistakes that wouldn't only leave us or other people with some bad ink but can also be dangerous with infection and cross contamination. I honestly don't ever see myself making a career as a tattoo artist just because my artistic talent isn't really there, but I think it'll be a fun hobby to design and execute my own tats for stuff that's simple enough to not need a professional, plus it's a hell of a lot cheaper than paying a shop minimum every time I want something small lol
Thank you Troy I really appreciate the support man. 👍 I just want to wish you the best of luck as you start down this journey. Whether you’re doing it for personal use or to make a living tattooing is an awesome experience and I’m happy to share that with anybody who wants to learn. Thanks again Troy appreciate the support and keep rockin🤘🤘🤘
These videos will help for years to come. I was just having issues saturating black on my chest & came back to watch this video again & was immediately able to start again & get the ink to go in perfectly. Even used the kwadron 30/11SEMLT carts.
That is AWESOME!!!! to hear Graffics. Really does make me happy to know that these vids are going to be able to
help people for years to come. I'm glad the vid got you on track and that the ink went in good for you. Thanks again for the continued support my friend!!! 🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘
Sweet watching it.. And your right about the hip pain. I've done my Right leg in that same spot. And got drawing for my left..
THanks Toosie!!! Yeah the hip can really start to hurt after a while lol, but I guess thats part of the fun/process lol!! I havent gotten the drawing done for my other leg but it will be happening some time soonish (if I get time again that is lol). Thanks again brother always appreciate your support!!! 🤘🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething appreasheat you and the time u take and detail in your videos and self explaining everything to your knowalage. Keep on 🎸. Ps check your fb sent pictures of shirt
Because of you, I have finally found the courage to start tattooing, thank you!!
That is awesome Andrew congrats brother!!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Am currently working on tattoo to tattoo myself and just started to tattoo and your videos are the most helpful and help me get to the point to help me tattoo myself thank you
You are an excellent on-line video instructor. Interesting, thorough, and easy to understand. Thank you for your service in the art industry.
I started tattooing myself in July and with practice and your channel I've completed 10 tattoos that I'm very happy with. Planning the next one for this weekend!!
Wow thats awesome to hear Kurt!! 10 down and more to come! Keep trying to improve with each one. Best of luck and Keep Rocking Brother!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thats awesome im 14 and looking into tattooing when older did one on my dad wasn't bad but was. like how u did the video for no distraction thats smart, and great edvice keep going and have fun tattooing.
You’re the best tattoo RUclips channel for people interested in learning this craft. Thank you brother
Thats a insane stencil to be teaching beginners with. Can only imagine how many people destroyed their skin after watching this
My tattoo machines come in the mail on monday of the up coming week. I bought a tattoo kit by dragonhawk off amazon and all the supplies listed in your preparation video. I am so excited to start tattooing, I have been drawing for years and have gotten 8 tattoos done so far. Your videos are such a big help to someone new to the culture.
I been following u , and watching ur videos for a while now . My wife got me a tat kit for Christmas , hopefully it' has a great out come . Thanks to u , I feel ready for this practice journey
Your sound track ROCKS!! Got this blaring in my truck lol. Keep rocking brother! Nice tattoo!!! I want one!
Thanks Brother!! This vid has some of my favorite sound tracks in it!! 🤘🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething I love metal. KoRn turned me from country and pop when I was 13 and my life hasn't been the same 🎸
Thats a badass tattoo...thank you for ur service btw. Very descriptive and helpful. Thx!.
Thank you so much Nick really appreciate that man!! 👍🤘 and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!! 🤘🤘🤘 appreciate the support!
Buddy, awesome work! Thanks for the tips and tricks. I love your video's, they are so detailed. Learning so much from it! Keep up the good work ✌️👍👍🤘🤘🤘
Glad you like them Fabio!!! Really appreciate the support and Keep Rocking Brother!! 🤘🤘🤘
I'm in my second year if my apprenticeship and I tattooed myself a lot in the beginning. Love you channel you explain things very well.
Thats awesome Maurice, congrats on your second year of your apprenticeship! Tattooing yourself is always a great way to practice and see how things heal. And thank you for the support its very much appreciated!! Keep Rocking my friend!!🤘 🤘
Thank you for the content keep it coming. I'm gonna keep working and I'll see you at a convention one day.
That’s a big piece to run on yourself!
I’ve done a few on my legs, one on an arm. The legs suck, there’s no way to be comfy and get the angle, or so it seems. I get so involved in the work I don’t realize how numb I’ve gone til I’m done.
Don’t be afraid of taking breaks!
I sooo appreciate you taking time out to do all of these videos on your channel. I can imagine it’s pretty hectic sometimes or even all the time trying to juggle the videos and tattooing and your days off and all. Your videos are awesome and I recommend you to everyone I talk to who is just starting out! And I watch you religiously. You’re just awesome bro, thank you.
Wow Lindsy thank you sooo much for the kind words!!! Im happy to make these vids for those who want to learn and are looking for a way in life. It is a lot of work and at times more then I can handle but its worth it and I truly appreciate your support!!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘🤘
I agree, tattooing your own calf is a task. Especially when that muscle only wants to hang when you finally get ready!
Hey keep up the videos. You are a big help. Definitely a big fan.
Thank you Edgar I appreciate the support!!! And I will certainly keep make vids!! 🤘🤘🤘
Idk why but the “top gun type beat” playing in the background really adds to the greatness of the tattoo 🤣🤣
Magnifique !!!! Merci pour tout !!!!!
Thank you sooo much Stephane!!!🤘🤘🤘
Gorgeous tat bro. I’m keep practicing
i''ve just start to make my own leg too,its very strange feeling because you hand need to be still but the pain is shakes you...and after hours back pain is unbelievable :)
Yeah Dave, I agree with kay-dee's comment fully. Your videos are always informative and interesting to watch. Your approach and running commentary are great, and I'm always learning more, or feeling encouraged that what I'm doing is right. Keep them coming, looking forward to seeing more. PEACE.
Just to clarify, because I don't think you covered this (maybe I missed it).
Running the mag sideways means rotating the machine so that you are using the corner of the needle, not moving the needle side to side. That can really tear up the skin and cause some nasty scaring.
currently binge watching all of your videos before my tattoo kit and fake skin comes in! i love your videos, theyre super insightful and informative and i cant wait to put your tips and tricks to the test in a couple of days :)
Could you do a quick video on packing black and your prefered aftercare method
So glad you did this as I love my black and shadow art !! And want to do my own so love this advice !!
Hey bro!! Awsome video🤘🤘🤘
Can't wait until I reach a potential to tattoo my leg.
You can do it! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘
What an incredible badass tattoo!!! Love this piece!!
Thank you soo much!! Really appreciate the kind words!! 🤘🤘🤘 And thank you for supporting the channel!!
Should do a video on what the difference between voltages are
Your vids are really inspiring and and I'm applying all your techniques so thanks bro. PS love the tunes!
Glad the channel could help you out! And thank you for the support!🤘🙏
I could not see this in the stencil at first but how it came together makes sense to me now seeing how you done this. Awesome man
Been doing multiple tattoos on myself, of varying quality. Your videos helped a lot with my line work! I've learned so much.
Side note: I have done only linework and basically operate on a principal of being able to cover them if I end up not liking them 😅. Also I like the incorporation of the old tattoo
Smart of you to stick with line work for a while and get comfortable with that before pushing on to to other techniques as line work is the foundation. Keep working hard and Keep Rocking! 🤘🤘
Bro wow, badass!! I did a sleeve on my left arm. I am apparently moving backwards to my legs now 🤔 great job though i would feel privileged to have a tat done by you my good man. Keep rockin!!
Hey man, I really love your videos, I bought my first tattoo gun a couple of weeks ago so I’m really new to this, I don’t suppose you could do an in depth video on different types of needles and their best uses? I know a lot of artists have favourite sizes for certain things, I’d love to know yours, keep up the good work man, you’re teaching me a lot!
Congrats on the new machine Shannon!! I will certainly try to make a video about needles and the different uses. Thanks for the support Shannon!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething hi mate did you ever do that video about the different needles to use?
Cheers
Nice tattoo definitely learning i appreciate yah maybe in the spring I'll buy some shirts
Ive been watching your videos and just recently my artist gave me the items needed to tattoo and i put my first tat on myself its not perfect but ita definitely a solid piece thanks to his advice and yours i successfully put a pretty solid tat on my leg thank you
Thats really cool to hear Anthony glad that your artist hooked you up with what you needed. And congrats on making your first tattoo. And the first one usually isnt perfect but as long as your happy with it and learned from it then your on the right track!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
again, best educational tattoo channel ive found by far. The thought crossed my mind when you used the magnum as a liner, do people ever use magnums(not curved) the same way you would use a wide nib or broad marker to do black-letter calligraphy(the kind where u hold it at 45 and use that angle to change the thickness of your lines)? it always seemed like the ideal solution to me, but I have only seen people line and fill stuff like that.
Interesting.Just today I was making a tattoo in the same place as your tattoo.You made a beauty.cao.
Oh thats cool!! Hope it went well for you Ioncaric!! And thank you sooo much for the kind words and support!!! 🤘🤘🤘
I’m so excited to finally practice! I’m getting my first machine next month but I’ll stick to fake and pig skin for the first weeks.
Loving your tutorials,
greetings from Germany!
Damn that looks good 💥 nice work! Learn something every time
Awesome to hear King!! Really appreciate the support brother!!! 🤘💥🤘
Killer tattoo Dave, nothing better than offering up your own flesh to do a vid on informing others. Yes you are correct holding leg that way is more uncomfortable than getting the tatto. Tc brother keep up the great work
Thanks Richard really appreciate your continued support my friend!! Keep Rocking Brother!!!! 🤘🤘🤘
I just did my own calf last night, I now know that feeling……LOL…..staying in the position was worse than the tattoo itself…..Mine wrapped toward the back which was quite difficult to twist into a position to get the right angle to get it right. Wanted to color it in but couldn’t stay in that position any longer, did the black work and some color accents, will fill in color another time…
BTW - great videos, learning so much great info and lessons here…keep them coming!
You Did an Awesome Job on this congratulations it Looks Great
Wow thank you so much that was very nice of you I really appreciate it!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething your very welcome 🙏
You are a very inspiring person. Just started tattooing fake skin myself. Love the content. Keep it up man
Thank you soo much Shift!! Really appreciate that my friend!! I wish you the best of luck as you continued down
this journey!!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Welp...I know I am late ..but I did some ink on my hands....no shade ...just lines...I did wit my right hand and it went quick then I did it wit my left hand....it was slow and my left hand shaked slot but both came out actually good for a first timer
I’ve done my first tattoo on my thigh, it turned out GREAT! Big Lego dinosaur with beautiful line work! Healed up beautifully! Love it!
I’m officially wanting to fill in a space on my non dominant upper inner arm. My only reservation about tattooing my own arm is the stretching of the skin. Every video I’ve watched of people tattooing their own arm aren’t stretching the skin. I’ve read about people using tape? Not sure how effective that would be… Any tips on this? Have you tattooed your own arm? I suppose if I can’t get a comfortable and firm hold on it I’ll have to have someone else do it cause there’s no way I feel comfortable enough to tattoo on Unstretched skin. Just doing some research before I make my decision. Thanks!
Did you do it? I'm considering doing this same thing I was thinking kinesthetic tape....but I haven't seen anyone do this I'd rather see it first
With what I know as a vetrain pencil artist, and seeing how you used this M on this. My confidence is out the roof.
great! I've been designing a tattoo for myself to get a feel for the depth and understand how it feels so i can tattoo others
That's awesome!
The Tatt came out fire . 🔥💯
Reminds me of the toy soldiers i used to play with when i was a kid. Lol (nostalgia)
So far im practicing on fixing my arm that was already done by my cousin when he first started tattoing but im learning to fix my own half sleeve as practice before i move on n do a big piece on myself. your videos really helping me to figure this out.
I appreciate you!
Thank you so much pink I really really appreciate that🤘🤘👍🙏 it’s always best to practice on yourself learn and make mistakes before tattooing others. So it’s great to hear you’re working out the details on yourself and I wish you the best of luck as you continue down this awesome journey!! Keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
Art-Something this means A lot coming from you! i will perfect the technique !Keep the content coming bcuz we need people like you to keep making the difference , thank you again!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎨✨
Loving your videos my artist actually just gave me my first coil machine and encourage me to get a start your videos have been very informative and i really appreciate the simplicity of your explications keep on rockin man youve been a great help
That is awesome Anthony and thank you brother I really appreciate your support!!! 🤘🤘
Bro thank you so much this vid was super helpful an tat is awesome so yea you the man!!!!
Glad you liked it Les!! Thanks for the support brother!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething 🤘🤘
Just the video I think I needed to see lol, I was ready to go from practice skins to my leg but felt discouraged a few days ago. I'm feeling more confident again after doing another skin. Just gotta feel 100% ready. BTW been using my CNC Q2 for about a week now and man its made a world of a difference.
You're so welcome! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!! 🤘🤘
this is my new favorite youtube channel !
Thank you soo much Benjamin really appreciate that!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Great videos my friend! Iv learned a huge amount just watching your stuff, really relaxed teaching method
Thank you for the content and for your service!
compliment; smooth! from your outline to shade-washing this is a useful video, thank you!
stretching before, during break times & after a tattoo sitting assists in limber joints and good circulation!
may i ask you, what's the longest sitting you have done as canvas and as artist??
tia
Woah you're a beast for sitting like that for such a long time AND tattooing yourself. Mad respect for you man! Another informative, detailed video
Brother I literally just tattooed my left inside calve and I had my foot up over on the right leg area . Tattoo came out beautiful ! But my god my age is showing! I’m so broken and sore lol my right leg is swollen from the weight of my foot resting on it . My left hip and all the tissue connected to that socket is very tender today ! Lol I feel your pain brother ! Keep up these awesome videos
HAAH yeah brother I was racked out for a whole day after this, just letting my body recover lol! So yeah I feel like my body isnt as nimble as it use to be lol!! Hope you recover well Devin and thanks for the support brother!! 🤘🤘🤘
dude, for real, i did my calf once and my lower back ached for 3 days
Your a magician when it comes to using that mag as a liner ! Been trying that technique over and over since I seen how well you use it . Your dead right about your legs and hip being more sore than the tattoo ! Jesus Christ I think I’m going to be walking around like hunchback of Notre Dame before I get done with my legs or the hang of it to tattoo other people 😂 🧑🏼🦽 as always man your videos are the best , all of us out here appreciate the videos more than ya know ! Still think if you shaved you’d be a mortal tattoo artist like the rest of us 💪🏼😂 I keep trying to comment when your live to harass ya lol but somehow miss it every time . THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ALSO 💪🏼 Keep rocking brother Keep playing those good tunes too .
Thank You very much mate! Much appreciated for all your tips and information! All the best:) Regards
My pleasure!! glad its helping!! 🤘🤘
these are awesome thank you
learning on myself and your videos i find myself rewatching alot after trying some shit and working on it
Hey brother I am a marine here in okinawa who just started tattooing, your videos inspired me to start and I am happy with the progress I made so far I have some questions for you and I was wondering if I could reach out to you personally for your input regarding place ment and other stuff for a tattoo a friend wants please let me know
Well done bro, great work. Your videos helps a lot!
Thats awesome to hear Emrah!! Thank you I appreciate the support!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
First.. love this tattoo! Air Assault! That detail is epic. Second, hats off to you! I decided to do a tattoo on myself in the same spot and I hear you about the hip... I finished up my outline and still haven't finished shading because of that issue 🤦♀️😂🤷♀️
Thank you Danielle really appreciate that. And I know what you mean as I need to get back at it and get the second session done on my leg but the pain of having my leg in that position is just not something I want to do just yet lol. But at least you have the outline done as you can always go back and shade it whenever you feel like being in pain again lol. Thanks again for the support Danielle and keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Thanks man!! Youre a legend
Thank you so much Pablo!! Really appreciate the support my friend!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I’ve watch all ya vids Dave, awesome. Been tattooing 4 months now, got my own little shop. I like putting all the black in first after watching you. Tattooed my own legs first it’s a weird experience 😂😂 keep em coming.
Awesome to hear Barry!!! And yeah it is a weird feeling tattooing yourself lol!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!!! 🤘🤘
Like the video bad ass design thanks for your service brotha!!! And for the tips as always your appreciated bro!!!
Thank you sooo much Johnson!!! Really appreciate the support brother!!! And thanks for the support!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Anytime bro!!! You've taught me and obviously so many others so much and your comments have always been very helpful!!! Your my teacher and its appreciated!!!
Cant wait to see this finished! Awesome work!
That's also work! However it looked a little too dark on the chopper, it was hard to make out the body in transition to the engines
Thanks Howie!! yeah maybe next time ill add a bit more detail so those things can be noticed a bit more. Thanks for
watching and for the support!! 🤘🤘
You loose some darkness in the healing process tho. Post a heated photo in one of you videos @art-something... If you have and I just didn’t see it I feel dumb hahaha 😂🙈😜
Finally found a good video I needed! Thanks🐐👏🏼
Glad it helped Valentine!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
love your videos man thank you!
Your very welcome! 🤘
What are the green and red building blocks for we see in ever video? I am Just curious.great videos lots of info.Appriciate it
The blocks serve no purpose lol. My 3 year old built it for me and asked that I keep it on my desk so thats where its been for a while now. Thanks for asking and thanks for the support!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething man that's awesome. I told my wife those are probably something from his kids. Hey bro I am a new tattooist I started few years ago.had get out .now back in and starting from bottom up with all this new equipment coming out. relearning the craft.I thank you for your videos and the time you spend on them.appriciated
I’ve been practicing on my side calf and man that hip pain is outrageously painful! The things we do for our love of art 🥰
You’re awesome🙂 Thank you for your videos!
thank you so much and No problem Angie I’m really happy you’re enjoying the videos!!🤘🤘🤘
You’ve been incredibly large in helping me with my career your videos are so informative! Would love to see a vid on needle length
I'm so glad! Keep ROcking Zamira!!🤘🤘
Just when i was curious about shading and everything this video came up!
Great content and explaining the needle uses and everything in detail damn...
I'm in a learning process and your channel is really useful.
Greetings from Greece keep the great content coming!
Glad it was helpful Alkis and great to hear from Greece!! Keep Rocking my friend!! 🤘🤘🤘
Wonderful work. Could you do one day talking video about marine corps?
I made a video tattooing myself before I saw this video lol great tips
Oh that’s awesome I hope your tattoo went well!! 👍👍 And glad you enjoyed the video Openpyramids!! And keep rocking !! 🤘🤘
Totally off topic, but your beard is awe-inspiring.
My back and hips hurt just watching this 😳 but so cool!!! Also do you have a Instagram where you post all your stuff? 😄
Lol jk I found your Instagram just followed from my art page 😊
I had an old school tattoo artist to tell me years ago, "He who tattoos himself has a fool for a client". He was a good artist, I have a few from him. I like the copter work.
Why did he say that? That’s how most get their first real application practice.
I watched your videos and got inspired to tattoo and totally thrashed my homies mom's face
Dang that’s horrible man. I don’t think you watched enough of my videos as we always advise against that. Start with fake skin then your skin and after a long while others skin. But I guess some people just live and learn.
Id love to learn more how to tattoo fingers. i have not long started practicing on myself and i have a few i want to do on my fingers but i cant get them to stay
Awesome man I'm working on my tattoo apprenticeship right now working on a portfolio Just found out recently that my wife's cousin has a tattoo shop about 20 min away and as a favor if he likes my portfolio he'll take me on thanks for the inspiration!!!!
damn boe....i loveur videos pretty helpful and informative u a pretty solid teacher also
You should put a big bright colored fireball/explosion behind it for a pop of brightness in the backdrop. That would be 🔥
Love the tattoo...I know exactly what you mean about having your leg like that I just did my first tattoo and it was on my self and on my leg lol
Legs are a great place to practice but yeah getting into this positions can be a real pain lol.
Dude keep up the great work I’m looking forward to watching more videos from this channel. Just did my first two tattoos in one day. Thanks to your videos have me the courage. Now I’m pretty damn sure I’m addicted. Already can’t sleep and keep looking at different designs. I need to learn to use a mag and color fill the tats now. Yeah baby!!
Appreciate your work mate! U do so much for tattoo begginers, keep it up Bro🤟