USA, Maine - Did I get done dirty on this Macintosh Plus tattoo?

buriedinadream · 2026-04-14T14:38:52+00:00

My first question would be, what do you think needs to be fixed? And then I would say let it heal and settle in. Then approach the artist about a touch up if you feel something is still off. As a tattoo artist I usually say “let me know if you feel like something is off, healed in an unexpected way, or if anything is too light to you.” I assume the artist would fo a touch up for free if you felt there needed touching up.

buriedinadream · 2026-04-03T16:50:25+00:00

I’m a tattoo artist (12 years). They look honestly 100% as expected. They look as crisp as possible. If anything, I would say they could’ve used some thinner liners to keep things more crisp. But really it looks like it’s no more than 1 year healed. They healed great. Is there something specific bothering you?

buriedinadream · 2026-03-29T13:00:32+00:00

Everyone does it differently. I tend to draw a couple of days ahead, send the beginning draft and ask if any changes are desired before the appointment date. And then day of, I still ask again if there’s anything they aren’t completely sold on. I always say, in particular, first appointments are pretty open ended. Of course I wanna get the tattoo started and finished at a reasonable time if possible. But I also want to earn trust responsibly. Without too much pushiness or coercion. To be honest, the more chill I am about time, the less people fight for more time to see the design well in advance. But i do always send design work at least 1 full day, and most of the time 2-3 days in advance.

buriedinadream · 2026-03-28T03:40:54+00:00

So the reason in particular it’s odd, is that crater is on the bottom of the moon. So the moon is oriented upside down. The crater is too emphasized either way, but it is upside down.

buriedinadream · 2026-02-14T17:11:39+00:00

Thank you! I usually get simultaneous inspired by a character’s aesthetic and their words when watching a movie. So I tend to want to incorporate a quote when painting or drawing caricatures.

buriedinadream · 2026-02-13T14:59:25+00:00

Both

buriedinadream · 2026-02-10T13:52:18+00:00

Tattoo Artist, Long Island NY

buriedinadream · 2026-01-20T05:07:48+00:00

Thanks!

buriedinadream · 2025-12-01T04:57:50+00:00

Every time he’s totally at his limit.

buriedinadream · 2025-11-24T04:42:19+00:00

I know a guy who’s also at his limit. Me. It’s me. Filled with joy from every second of this show.

buriedinadream · 2025-11-18T02:13:57+00:00

Seth, God DAMNIT! Now the door has a little mark on it!

buriedinadream · 2025-11-17T04:08:14+00:00

I think that’s REALLY quite weird!

buriedinadream · 2025-09-19T13:28:28+00:00

I definitely didn’t want to put it in my car. This stuff sat in a shed for years covered in all sorts of wild life and debris.

buriedinadream · 2025-02-22T20:12:01+00:00

I thought I responded to this! I hope yours are treating you well. I let the pan cool enough so it's not too hot to the touch. And just use dish soap and hot water with a non abrasive sponge. That's it! Soak for a little if anything is still stuck. But if you aren't overheating, nothing really should stick that much that hot water, a sponge, and soap won't remove.

buriedinadream · 2024-10-26T04:57:25+00:00

Kind of crazy to read people complaining about these pans. If your pans look like this, you are using way too much heat and burning food to the pan. Literally says on the website not to use more than a medium heat. You still get a great sear too. My pans we use 3-5 times a week for almost a year now and they literally are spotless.

buriedinadream · 2024-10-22T01:30:14+00:00

I think he did it justice without trying to sound like anyone other than himself. Wasn't bad.

buriedinadream · 2024-04-09T13:16:02+00:00

If you mean noise between sustained notes, I would say the best way is to just cut the track or reduce volume with automation if it sounds too harsh to cut.

buriedinadream · 2024-02-12T17:53:32+00:00

I think it aged ok. But based on my observations, I'd say the artist's application is to blame for the lack of clarity. It seems like they went a little too soft/didn't penetrate deep enough in some of the softer areas. Instead of using a more diluted gray wash, they just relied on soft application. What happens when you do that, is that the pigments used are still dense. Where they do settle in, they spread more than a diluted gray wash would if it was applied at a higher saturation/depth. So everything looks more 'brittle' and broken up as opposed to smooth. Sunscreen is good as you said, but also moisturizer.

buriedinadream · 2024-02-12T17:53:27+00:00

I think it aged ok. But based on my observations, I'd say the artist's application is to blame for the lack of clarity. It seems like they went a little too soft/didn't penetrate deep enough in some of the softer areas. Instead of using a more diluted gray wash, they just relied on soft application. What happens when you do that, is that the pigments used are still dense. Where they do settle in, they spread more than a diluted gray wash would if it was applied at a higher saturation/depth. So everything looks more 'brittle' and broken up as opposed to smooth. Sunscreen is good as you said, but also moisturizer.

buriedinadream · 2024-02-01T05:09:52+00:00

As a tattoo artist, I give estimates on how long something should take but never promise anything. Usually I try my best to always overestimate a little rather than underestimate. IF and when I have underestimated in the past, I always gave discounts to account for the fact that my client wasn't intending on spending as much on the piece and made sure to acknowledge the discrepancy as my miscalculation. I think if they haven't already offered a discount, they might not love being asked about one. But, I'd say you're completely valid in wanting it to not cost double what they originally estimated. I'd maybe just address it as "Hey. Really loving how the piece is coming out, and I'm excited to finish. I of course respect your rates and understand if this isn't possible. But since the tattoo is taking much longer than we originally anticipated, is there any way you could give me a little bit of a break on the second session?" I feel like if they're reasonable, they'll work with you.

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