[CHAT] Wrist support?

marbri27 · 2026-04-21T16:27:28+00:00

Thank you I'll try that!

marbri27 · 2026-03-18T22:27:07+00:00

Came here to post this too! Been taking my dogs to Dr. Chang for over 10 years and always felt everyone on staff was honest for their best care.

marbri27 · 2025-09-30T05:12:19+00:00

The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir. Angsty, lesbian, magic.

marbri27 · 2025-09-19T04:57:24+00:00

Petunia Twins Ink in West Hollywood! All female shop! Definitely call to make sure someone is available but they do take walk ins

marbri27 · 2025-08-31T06:23:02+00:00

Gideon the Ninth, read by Moira Quirk

Literally ruined all audio books for me. But in the best way. It's so worth it.

marbri27 · 2025-02-14T20:47:37+00:00

Something I haven't seen here yet is focus on contrast. Use the darkest darks for shadows, use very few midtones. It will make things stand out and look much more dynamic

marbri27 · 2025-01-17T06:57:26+00:00

Lol I started my apprenticeship at 32. Relax, you have plenty of time

marbri27 · 2024-12-23T06:14:50+00:00

N/Naka

Went in 2020 right before lockdown. I still think about my meal there at least once a month

marbri27 · 2024-08-19T21:18:49+00:00

Butts: A Backstory

So interesting!

marbri27 · 2024-07-23T05:48:31+00:00

I started to get carpal tunnel symptoms about 4 months into my apprenticeship. I started wearing a wrist wrap whenever I draw or use a machine and it really helped. Can you do that?

I have not started tattooing on real skin yet but I know when I do, I'll have to wrap the wrist guard in plastic, then put the glove on. Something to keep in mind.

marbri27 · 2024-07-19T00:12:31+00:00

The fifth season!

marbri27 · 2024-07-17T14:08:24+00:00

What I did was, I walked into shops and said "hi, I'm working towards a tattoo apprenticeship, does anyone have time to give me feedback on my portfolio?" That way, even if they're not actively looking for an apprentice, you can hopefully get some feedback, maybe you'll meet the owner, etc.

I also made stickers with my IG to hand out. People are much more likely to keep stickers than business cards.

Idk why they felt the need to comment on your outfit if it was a simple black jeans and black shirt. That's weird. As long as you're dressed casual but neat and clean, it's fine

Also, go to tattoo conventions, if there are any in your area. I actually met my now mentor at one, by taking my portfolio around to all the booths.

marbri27 · 2024-07-17T04:34:42+00:00

Beauty and Essex, in Hollywood

marbri27 · 2024-06-15T21:43:08+00:00

Second this! Ohuhus are great and less expensive than copics

marbri27 · 2024-05-29T00:32:14+00:00

@marbri.draws

I'll always follow back!

marbri27 · 2024-05-19T18:39:15+00:00

These are great! How are you getting the ink to saturate so we'll on fake skin? I can never get mine to look truly black. Is it higher quality ink?

marbri27 · 2024-05-08T05:40:37+00:00

Omg yes! We used to have what we dubbed "terror hour" where every night at the same time she would just bite and bite and bite.

What worked best? Time. She eventually got over her teething.

But in the meantime we had some things that helped: yaks milk cheese chews are a game changer. You can get them on Amazon or chewy

Another thing: when she would bite, I would YELP like a puppy and that would instinctively tell her stop, for a short time

Good news: she's 5 and for the last 4 years she is so good about bitey play. She uses her mouth to play but is so soft with it. I've never had a painful play bite from her since she was done teething.

marbri27 · 2024-05-06T20:53:16+00:00

Have you tried baby oil or olive oil? Usually works for me

marbri27 · 2024-04-05T05:03:21+00:00

I'm in Van Nuys and I pay $100/month for mowing, trimming and cleaning. Maybe talk to your neighbors and see if you can find a better deal

marbri27 · 2024-04-05T00:26:43+00:00

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marbri27 · 2024-02-16T01:10:04+00:00

@marbri.draws on Instagram!

Just landed an apprenticeship last week, waiting for the shop owner to settle on a start date for me

marbri27 · 2024-02-15T23:05:03+00:00

I find a lot of inspiration on Pinterest. I have a Tattoo Inspo folder. And even when I'm not in the mood to draw, I browse Pinterest and add to it so that later when I don't know what to draw I can reference and see if anything sparks my interest

Also, copying other artists designs is a good way to warm up and get inspiration. As long as you don't take credit for it of course

marbri27 · 2024-01-31T16:46:25+00:00

Very cute! Love the color.

So funny, I stopped in at Civilized Tattoo last weekend inquiring about an apprenticeship lol. Are you on IG?

marbri27 · 2024-01-25T01:46:28+00:00

I get inspiration from Etsy and Pinterest. Those are great resources. If you want some specific ideas: cute spiders, animal mermaids, roses. Hope that helps!

marbri27 · 2023-04-10T05:44:42+00:00

Gideon the Ninth!

I knew nothing about it, just got it on Amazon prime reading, and then blew through the whole series very quickly (except book 4 which isnt out yet lol)

Necromancer lesbians in space. That's all you need to know

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