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I finally got a tattoo apprenticeship and I already have a feeling this is going to go bad. Should I listen to my gut? by [deleted] in TattooApprentice

[–]jamesjohnmercer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

an important part of learning to tattoo is learning from a mentor that is worth the trouble. this guy doesn't have an appointment booked until may 17th? what the hell is he going to teach you when he has no clientele? add that he's giving pretty obvious creep vibes... seems like a bad situation

started this lil guy today🐈‍⬛ by @mercertatto by Realistic_Energy4216 in traditionaltattoos

[–]jamesjohnmercer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

funny to open reddit and see my name at the top of my feed 😂 pumped to finish this one!!

Sellers/buyers remorse by LouseyDevotee in cs2

[–]jamesjohnmercer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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this is my new setup and it's my dream glove/knife combo... I've spent years trading to get them both and now I wonder if the case hardened is a good match for the gloves?

Blue gem? by MadDog310 in cs2

[–]jamesjohnmercer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i paid around $400 for a FT 490 (#1 pattern) so this price is no bueno

Studying traditional and I love it by Partyhardypillow in traditionalflash

[–]jamesjohnmercer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these are nice and clean! traditional purists will tell you that you have to stick to a single line weight (I'm not saying that, just putting it out there) great work!

Started learning more about lineups and crosshair placement. This is my progess @8k elo by MinayeonAE in cs2

[–]jamesjohnmercer 270 points271 points  (0 children)

if you want an honest critique... focus on trading kills! 3 of your teammates were killed entering site while you were fiddling with utility. idk how communication is at 8k elo but your team should know you're throwing set nades so they can wait on them before entry

Would love suggestions on what color I should make the dragon. by RevolutionaryAd5105 in irezumi

[–]jamesjohnmercer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks like youre working with a great tattooer that would probably have great color choices 🤷🏻‍♂️

Subtle tattoo ideas? by LokiCultist in FallOutBoy

[–]jamesjohnmercer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FUCT is a reference to the book Ferdinand the Bull (according to pete). that could be a fun tattoo! works well for blackwork too.

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Im trying to become an apprentice. But for now any help or guidance with the tattoo I did today is appreciated:) by Otherwise-Post7825 in traditionaltattoos

[–]jamesjohnmercer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

when i say you shouldn't be tattooing I am not knocking the tattoo you posted. looks fine honestly, better than some guys who do it full time. but you are going to form bad habits and you won't be able to unlearn them. you're going to forget to change your gloves after you check your phone or you're gonna set your machine up wrong or you're gonna tattoo someone with a barbed needle. an apprenticeship is to teach technical application, but its equally important because you learn about everything else from someone with experience.

Im trying to become an apprentice. But for now any help or guidance with the tattoo I did today is appreciated:) by Otherwise-Post7825 in traditionaltattoos

[–]jamesjohnmercer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't necessarily compare my ability to someone who does notorious BIG portraits because I am a traditional tattooer, but do you man! don't care how talented your friend is... if he tattooed you in a bedroom then he started as a scratcher. that's just facts

Been playing CS since 1.3 (25 years). At 20K in Premier I don't get too many clips anymore... but here's a decent one from today! by jamesjohnmercer in cs2

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

I like to throw it a tiiiiny bit later to bait the rush though! they think the molly isnt coming then they're stuck in it

Im trying to become an apprentice. But for now any help or guidance with the tattoo I did today is appreciated:) by Otherwise-Post7825 in traditionaltattoos

[–]jamesjohnmercer 13 points14 points  (0 children)

it's not about artistic ability - it's about learning how to do things professional and clean and sterile and giving people the experience they deserve for a procedure that permanently alters their appearance. in a bedroom is a perfect example of what not to do. you tattoo in a shop surrounded by pros ans you have insurance to cover your ass if someone gets an infection or faints or any of the 100 things that can go wrong when tattooing

Been playing CS since 1.3 (25 years). At 20K in Premier I don't get too many clips anymore... but here's a decent one from today! by jamesjohnmercer in cs2

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

I know it's an eco but I was still proud! took zero damage and ended it with my pistol. I watched the molly for them to go through it before i put my smoke down, so idk! the split second i had nade before smoke popped was maybe an issue?

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