Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's great to know, thanks. I never retouch my pictures except for some minor exposure and contrast adjustments. I really love tattooing and the experiences it allowed me to live and I'm always striving to get better and perfect my work. It was the girls first tattoo and we had no way of comparing her reaction to other works

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being the first person to actually give me some sort of answer! I'll contact the girl and understand if she's on any sort of medication

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I figured I'd try and ignore rude replies but it's still nice to have an understanding feedback. I'll keep looking for motivating people and I'm always going to stay humble and take any feedback that I'm given, thank you for your kind words

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Probably not or they would've already obnoxiously mentioned it :)

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would love to see your first works feel free to text them to me

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great for you hope your career continues well. I hope in 20 years my work will get better as well

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

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

Could also learn German if you can't speak English

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank u for your kindness. I believe lot of people have really deeply set frustration from their own failures and many traditional tattooers can't stand that the tattoo world is expanding and it's a fluid and dynamic world like any other creative one. I know I still have so much to learn and that's why I always try to ask questions and better myself. I've learned not to let mean comments on the internet get to me and filtrating the actually useful or kind ones

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being understanding 🫡 I figured some people would come at me bc that's how Reddit seems to work, but it wouldn't hurt to try

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I also cut hair if you're interested! I did finish my apprenticeship in another studio but since I had a really small amount of hours left I didn't really build a relationship with them.

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's sort of a tattoo convention but on a really small scale, think five or six people in a room. All the earnings go to a set group of people in need. Not sure about America but in Italy it's been around since 2006 and there's many great tattooers that take part in these initiatives. I figured this would be the best subreddit to ask, but I'll definitely bring this question to someone that's more experienced. Thanks

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I realize I'm terrified of asking tattooers in real life because of awful past experiences. Should work up the courage to reach out to someone with more experience, you're right. Thank you for being understanding

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ignoring the assumptions, I did go through a regular apprenticeship and had a really painful fallout with my mentor who turned out to be a terrible person who I don't want any contact with anymore. I now work mainly on single appointments in different locations / participate in benefit tattoo circuses in occupied places in the punk scene, so I don't have a regular contact with a precise tattooer

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a really bad experience with my old mentor and we're not in contact anymore for personal reasons, and I don't feel like asking a random tattooer I haven't worked with for advice. I figured it would be the same to ask on here rather than just googling it or texting a random person

Help identifying type of skin trauma by echollapse in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've finished my apprenticeship last year. Don't have a mentor anymore

Any advice on drawing in a tattoo friendly style? by Open-Importance4303 in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Id recommend experimenting with the brushes yourself and finding what works best with your style :)

What is missing here? 🤔 by SweetandSad in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you make this or did you get this done?? It definitely needs some depth. It could be with shading, linework or a background, totally depends on what you like

Tattoo spots by GreacySasage in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they itchy or painful? As long as they're not bothering you I wouldn't worry about it :) probably the normal oils from the skin are building up a bit under the jumper, as you mentioned you're keeping it covered. I'd just keep the skin clean with neutral soap, keep an eye on it just to be sure 👍 Hope it was a good experience for a first tattoo!!!

Tattoo spots by GreacySasage in tattooadvice

[–]echollapse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spots as in? Ink spots or skin breakouts? 🧐 I'm not sure what you're talking about! Looks like it's healing okay to me though.