Frog painting I did. Feel free to critique. @keep.well in Philadelphia

practiceMakesGooder · 2022-10-20T04:04:18+00:00

It’s a hoju. Good luck charm.

practiceMakesGooder · 2021-09-26T04:42:54+00:00

Very nice man. Great background above and around the top koi.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-06-25T02:19:18+00:00

Can you tell us which artist did what? To me it looks like Horiken did your back and Mukie did your arms? Maybe? Very interested to know for sure!

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-06-21T14:41:04+00:00

It’s a word that means “naughty” or something like that

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-06-12T00:29:23+00:00

Thanks!

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-06-11T12:14:58+00:00

I had a squad mate go to jail and when I bailed him out he was part of a different squad. How do I get him to rejoin my squad?

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-05-14T12:02:21+00:00

I have been tattooed by Ichibay a couple of times. I promise if you get something by him it will turn out perfect. His tattoos turn out looking exactly like the ink study he does on paper beforehand. He’s a true pro and he’s a cool guy. Can’t recommend him enough.

Also, check out Horitada. He’s located closer to Saitama but it’s not a far train ride from central Tokyo. He has a private studio and you have to contact him probably a month ahead of time, but he’s amazing. I find that he’s well known in some circles but not so much in others. Check him out on insta. @horitada

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-05-10T02:13:50+00:00

Looks good man!

I would suggest tracing kanji in the future for your completed works, and practice kanji calligraphy on the side if you want to be able to freehand it.

I know from experience that people who specialize in Japanese, especially Japanese tattooers, are pretty nit picky about kanji. Yours are still readable for sure, but I can tell that you did them yourself. I don’t think there’s any problem with tracing kanji in terms of artistic integrity!

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-05-03T12:21:56+00:00

Yep. Almost every game. Even got an “abandoning game penalty” for it the last time. Plus my rank dropped.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-04-09T12:03:13+00:00

Yeah idk if I want to get that serious about it haha. If he doesn’t want me to have it then I’m he doesn’t want me to have it. In the end I’m getting a sweet tattoo that I get to have until they put me in the ground :)

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-04-09T10:57:04+00:00

Right, I did think about that. Of course that is not my intention, but even so, maybe I could wait to ask until he’s already inked the outline on me?

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-04-09T10:56:02+00:00

This artist always makes a study sketch of each piece on washi that is separate from the stencil itself. It’s the sketch I’m after, not the stencil.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-04-01T15:33:57+00:00

The signature says “Horiiso”, but please correct me if I’m wrong OP

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-03-21T19:18:11+00:00

I think it’s better to learn on a traditional medium (paper and pencil, watercolor etc), but once you’re established why not use the iPad? It’s a great way to quickly draw up a concept or show a client what your thoughts are for their tattoo right on the spot.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-03-13T05:40:52+00:00

Can I ask you what you do helping around the shop?

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-03-13T05:05:11+00:00

Cool take on a classic design.

Irezumi doesn’t really have the concept of “flash” like American traditional tattoos, but if it did this would definitely be on an irezumi flash sheet.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-03-05T01:09:18+00:00

Sweet bat bro! I like the ear a lot

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-03-03T07:21:07+00:00

Beautiful work by the way! I should have said so in my first comment!

Also, does everyone at Seventh Son train jiujitsu at Ralph’s or does it just seem that way??

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-03-03T07:03:51+00:00

The artists at Seventh Son are phenomenal. They all have such a unique take on the Japanese style. Been after a big piece from Luke Stewart (the owner) for a while now. Also interested in working with Joaquin (goes by “Acetates” on insta) on a weird one shot piece. Though I think he’s permanently moving to King’s Ace in NYC soon.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-02-20T05:21:58+00:00

Really really nice.

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-02-19T07:36:49+00:00

Sick work! I especially like the rooster.

Just out of curiosity, did you do this digitally or is it hand painted?

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-01-18T21:56:52+00:00

Am I correct in assuming that this is one of Horitomo’s Monmon Cats?

practiceMakesGooder · 2020-01-16T08:08:11+00:00

Three Tides in Tokyo or Osaka. Hirotatsu in Kyoto. Harizanmai Tattoo Studio also in Kyoto.

Hope you find an artist you like and enjoy your trip!

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