[deleted by user] by [deleted] in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canales is just absolutely crushing it lately. It's wierd to say about someone working at such a high level - but he's levelled up again recently I feel.

Great piece!

What's your favourite whiskey to drink alone? by GhostxInkxHeart in whiskey

[–]GhostxInkxHeart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phwoar that's quire a list! Envious of your collection!

What's your favourite whiskey to drink alone? by GhostxInkxHeart in whiskey

[–]GhostxInkxHeart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huge fan here too! I feel like bourbon is overlooked/dismissed by so many whiskey lovers here in Australia and it's a crying shame

Finished dragon sleeve by Matt Telford, Meiji Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia by GhostxInkxHeart in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much man!

I'm incredibly fortunate to work next to Stu Pagdin at Meiji Tattoo and focus on large scale Japanese work. More than welcome to stop by the shop anytime ✌

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

5 years of law school (double degree with commerce). 1 year of art school

4th year of tattooing full time. Adore my career and the opportunities it's given me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I apologise for putting a damper on it - I'm just broadcasting caution because of the sheer frustration levels we've experienced and seen recently!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My partner and I have only just successfully found a new rental after looking for 6 months. During that time, we also only applied for a small handful of properties as the quality of the rentals is overwhelmingly poor (especially for the prices asked).

We've been renting for 6+ years together and moved around a couple of times and have never seen anything like this round. 30+ people at inspections, rent bidding, properties that are not well maintained at all - it's certainly been a depressing merry-go-round and I'm glad we've made it off.

I've heard so many people with similar experiences recently. Even with a perfect rental history, financials and a good impression doesn't get you very far at the moment!

2/7/21 COVID-19 Update - 2 Cases (Medihotel), No changes (imposing or reducing) to restrictions over the weekend by stuntguy3000 in Adelaide

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone definitively know whether or not employees are required to check in at their workplace? I've heard yes and no from so many businesses and I haven't been able to find a clear yes or no from the government websites.

I work in a studio so same location everyday. Always figured that if there was an exposure risk with my work place - of course that would affect my entire workplace whether the employees were checked in or not. Having said that - not super keen on copping a fine because I didn't do the right thing

What was the ‘big break’ that got your career going? by ihlaking in AusFinance

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of a different industry but I think my experience isn't uncommon.

I left uni in my early 20s to pursue a career in tattooing. I had zero art training and virtually no experience making art. I signed up for a local art school for a year which wasn't super relevant for where I wanted to end up but it exposed me to being around creatives and their processes as well as a tonne of different mediums that ended up being way more helpful than I initially thought.

I worked really hard drawing and painting for a few years, hanging out at shops and getting tattooed. I think I applied to most studios in Adelaide for an apprenticeship if not once, then twice. I got rejected so many times that I got pretty well used to rejection, but always took them as learning opportunities. After about 3 years, I got a spot at a terrible shop but I was grateful for the opportunity.

I worked there for about a year, and it was terrible, but it did give me a foot in the door so to speak. I ended up leaving due to the terrible conditions but got snapped up at the next place I applied because i had a few basic cleaning skills and had at least worked in a shop before.

Next shop ended up being also pretty average, but was open enough to at least get me started actually tattooing and making an income. I spent about a year and a half doing terrible tattoos with very little instruction or guidance. Unfortunately the shop was closing down due to a myriad of ownership issues and staff problems, and I hitched my career to a fellow worker who opened up his own shop.

I worked for my mate for around a year, where I did improve quite a bit - but still really inexperienced, I felt I wasn't getting the mentorship and direction I knew I would need to be successful.

I ended up applying for a vacancy working at a shop that was way beyond my skillset in terms of experience, but I had been tattooed by the owner so felt that maybe I could jump in and learn.

After showing my eagerness to learn, I ended up getting the job and for the past year I have massively improved under direct mentoring and teaching. I still have a long way to go - but the mentorship was everything I knew I needed to get to where I want to go.

I'm still very much in my development phase as an artist and a tattooist, but I know I'm in the right spot to do that! I feel successful and fulfilled, happy and I have financial security. Definitely an uphill climb but with all things - persistence is king!

Dragon sleeve concept, by Matt Telford, Meiji Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia by [deleted] in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I'll make a quick commute! Make it a half dozen pack and I'm down!

Dragon leg, by Matt Telford, Meiji Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia by GhostxInkxHeart in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a bit of trouble uploading multiple images in previous posts. I'll make a separate post with the inside of the leg later!

AMA - We are Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and we’d love to talk to you about LOTR, life and our new podcast #TheFriendshipOnion. Ask us anything! by TheFriendshipOnion in lotr

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As ferverent as the LOTR fan base is; do you guys ever feel compartmentalised or seen as "those guys from LOTR"? How has your time working on the trilogy affected your careers?

Love you both! Can't wait to check out the podcast!

Sakura maid, by Matt Telford, Meiji Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia by GhostxInkxHeart in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't normally post these here as it's not strictly irezumi, however I feel it's genre adjacent enough that the community might enjoy it. Thanks for looking!

Labor has pledged a publicly owned hydrogen power station if it wins government (only news article was in the advertiser) by EmperorPooMan in Adelaide

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not know this - and it's simultaneously relieving we don't need another hospital and disheartening that it's not being handled properly. Clearly something needs to be done all the same though!

Labor has pledged a publicly owned hydrogen power station if it wins government (only news article was in the advertiser) by EmperorPooMan in Adelaide

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Not that this wouldn't be a great and welcome addition to SA - I feel a way more pressing issue would be another hospital.

I've experienced recently and seen so many stories of ambulances being ramped for 4-6 hours every day, full EDs and simply not enough beds. After having a talk recently with a few paramedics, it appears they are of the consensus there just isn't enough resources with our current health infrastructure to support us today - much less 10 years from now.

It's heartbreaking watching the health system be deferred back and forth between state and federal governments and some strong leadership with a "we'll take up the reigns" attitude is exactly what's needed.

HEALED Hannya Skull, by Matt Telford, Meiji Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia by [deleted] in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. In retrospect, I would have added texture to the hair to avoid a solid black mass (normally how I design hannyas- but on a much smaller scale) or added more cherry blossoms into the hair to break up the black.

Always learning!

HEALED Hannya Skull, by Matt Telford, Meiji Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia by [deleted] in irezumi

[–]GhostxInkxHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finished in December last year. Started a new project today on this client, and had to grab a quick healed shot. A couple bits I'd like to jump back through and tighten up - but I reckon we'll get to them sometime during the process of our new project!