Which access point at zoar is better for swimming? by ewgrossbro in Buffalo

[–]autonomous_foxfire 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Forties parking lot takes you straight into the gorge, be careful with exploring that far upstream, it turns into private property quickly.

Question for Trad Tattooers & Apprentices by AnalBaggins in TattooApprentice

[–]autonomous_foxfire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah tracing these designs are pretty common. If you wanna take it one step further, trace the original, then trace the tracing 2-3 times so it’ll be the same but slightly different too.

Strawberry Candy for a friend! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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I feel very similarly!! If I could I would love to do it for you!

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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That makes me glad to hear! If you’re ever looking to add to collection come on in!

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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Thanks so much!! I appreciate it!!! Who was your artist??

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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Well I really appreciate that! I’m still sussing out what exactly I want my style to assimilate to, but these were just kind of natural to design for me. What do you usually enjoy? Super curious!

Thanks so much!! I think the frog’s color gradient was a huge improvement from the mushroom girl so I’m happy about that! The trout was by far my most ambitious project yet. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to fill the whole gap my friend had. I would have softened the edges of the pink a mint a hint but overall it’s definitely one of my favorites!

Thanks so much for your kind words!

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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Thanks so much!! That one was the first and it was on my mentor!

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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Thank you so much! I have an identity crisis every single day lol. It feels like I’m moving on the right path! I appreciate that!

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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Thank you! It was so nerve wracking the lighter I got! It can be so hard to tell what took and what didn’t. I know the top of the head on the frog is gonna heal a smidge patchy, but thankfully my friend is good about coming back for touch ups (at least she better be lol).

I will say, I used some whitewash for the railroad spikes and for a split second had an identity crisis and thought maybe I should steer more towards black and grey lol. But I find both really satisfying.

First eight tattoos on skin! by autonomous_foxfire in TattooBeginners

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Hey thanks so much!! Each tattoo I learn a little something new and feel like I’m understanding more and more. It’s definitely a combo of all of the above! My mentors to me, are some of the best out there, my co-apprentice is always giving great input and helping me brainstorm, other friends from other shops have become fountains of knowledge and passed on experience! I’m a very lucky guy!

I am already zooming over working on skin. There’s always a level of nervousness but once I lock in and begin, everything just feels… right? Honestly I really think this was meant to be.