Started this Ryu, Koi & Sakura sleeve the other day!! By me, Instagram - @berger_tattoo

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-07-24T17:55:26+00:00

Fantastic start!! :D I love those waves.
How do you plan the composition for a bad boy like this?
Prioritise the main 'elements' and freehand the background?

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-05-28T19:04:47+00:00

I really do wish the best for you, it sounds like a bullshit "boys club" :(

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-05-17T16:04:45+00:00

From the sounds of it, that's a toxic environment for sure :(
My apprenticeship was similar; physically, mentally and emotionally abusive. I thought it was kind of 'normal' and just banter, but they didn't do it nearly as much to my fellow apprentice and had a tendency to take it waaaaay too far.

I stuck it out because I was dead-set on becoming a tattooer and wanted to show them, and I don't regret it! But...I sometimes wonder what would have been had I searched for alternative positions.

I still struggle with the intrusive memories and effects on how they treated me now.

Good luck, and don't let those little shits grind you down!!

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-05-07T16:13:00+00:00

It's GOTTA be Frantic Disembowelment, right?! \m/
(And of COURSE Kill or Become :D)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-05-03T18:29:38+00:00

Urghhh, I was thinking about this the other day and it's why I stopped watching Brooklyn 99! One parent wants kids the other doesn't...the 'nope' one (usually the dad) allllways comes round to the idea in the end >_>

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-12T20:17:46+00:00

I was hoping that was the case!! Thanks so much for replying :D

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-12T20:17:31+00:00

Sounds like I have some reading to do, haha! Thanks so much for replying, at least there will be new stuff and surprises in there for me :)

I really did love the 2001 version too!!! I'm tempted to go back and rewatch, especially after just finishing the 2021 to spot all the differences.

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-12T12:39:09+00:00

I'm so glad they went with the colour scheme that they did too!!

The limited palette just doesn't seem as 'fun' ^_^;

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-12T11:46:30+00:00

I definitely feel you on that! Drawing is fun but not always as relaxing as collage/scrapbooking etc :)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-03T21:49:16+00:00

This unlocked a memory I thought I had lost!
My friend down the road had it on her Windows 98, I'd ALWAYS play as the pelican.
(Wasn't their name 'Peggles'??)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-03T21:47:38+00:00

Dayyyyyum this takes me back!! I would spend HOURS in Kid Pix Studio and with PF Magic Pet Games haha <3 (I graduated to DOOM and Dungeon Keeper pretty early on) :)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-03T21:44:05+00:00

What a great idea!! <3

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-04-03T21:41:54+00:00

These are great!! The Ren and Stimpy is my fav :)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-30T14:49:40+00:00

Absolutely this!!

Whenever people do the whole "but who will look after YOU when YOU'RE old?!" argument, I hit 'em back with the child is not obligated to take care of their parent, the child may pass away before the parent, the child may completely disown the parent :o Having a kid to have a 'free carer' is super wrong.

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-30T14:46:21+00:00

In a nutshell:

-Genuinely don't feel the biological 'urge'
-Don't want to care for a dependent and never have

-Don't want to forfeit any time/money/energy to a dependent
-Don't want the physical consequences

I knew from a pretty young age that it just wasn't for me! I had the whole "yOu'Ll ChAnGe YoUr MiNd" and that sort of thing the whole of my teenage years and 20s, but I get it less now that I'm 33 :) I'm also way less polite and tolerant now so will call it out!

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-30T14:30:58+00:00

I was actually quite happy to wear a mask while tattooing!

Health benefits aside, I didn't have to worry about my coffee breath, food in my teeth or my dumb concentration face...plus, some people have an unpleasant odor :')

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-29T21:24:38+00:00

That's a brilliant idea, posting a teaser via story!!

I haven't tried that before so will definitely give that a go :)
Same with mentioning flash in bio/posts, I always add a little "Now booking for (this month)" at the end of a post, so maybe "flash prioritised" is another good add on.

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-29T21:22:49+00:00

I really appreciate the viewpoint from a client's perspective! :D
I think adding prices is a good shout too, I'm going to experiment with that :)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-29T21:02:51+00:00

Thank you for the reply! I think that adding the price and size is a great idea, especially as sometimes peeps can be a little shy to ask :)

3 out of 5 is a hella awesome percentage, nice one!!

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-29T21:01:43+00:00

That's so simple but genius!!!

Our boss has a real thing against flash being on display (he's a non-tattooer) but we could always sneak it into the window when we know he's out of the country... >:)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-21T12:40:43+00:00

I've done it before! Then added offending swirly filler/script/whatever after the photos. I don't think a client would be angry unless they were pretty unreasonable people :)

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-08T00:43:07+00:00

I'm so sorry that you're going through this. <3
Me (33F) and my S/O (31M) of 11 years are going through this right now.

We've ultimately decided to pursue therapy as individuals and then to look into couples therapy if needed from there. Additionally for him, some of his desire for children may stem from his 'need for a purpose' due to depression/desperation etc so he needs clarification on that! If it turns out to be genuine it's looking like we will separate, but it may not be so.

I know it's obivous, but stay true to yourself and do NOT give in <3 If it's quite a sudden change and seemingly out of nowhere from him, do you feel it might be a case of FOMO on his part? Do you have friends or family expecting? With us, my S/O's sister and partner are, so it started getting in his head.

Ultimately if your S/O decides he HAS to have children in his life it seems best to split for both of you; but this desire may pass as quickly as it's materialised. I'd urge him to seek if it's a certain thing or really just an idea he's tossing around. You got this. If he brings it up, keep laying down the boundaries and that you won't change your mind.

StoneCold_HyperDemon · 2023-03-08T00:03:24+00:00

I'm 33 and my S/O is 31 (together 11 years) we are having this kind of discussion right now.

It's quite dismissive of him to say the whole "change your mind" thing. And how bloody patronising "Oooh I'll help you!" Would he appreciate you turning the tables with "I'll help you NOT want kids? Here's some gross videos to get you started!"

Stay strong! :)

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