I stopped asking tattooists for tips etc due to how rude they all were an obviously didn't want to pass on any information as they felt threatened as if I'd take away they're customers. Not saying all artists are this way but a lot are
Agree with you, there's work for everyone but some are better than others therefore sharing their knowledge makes them feel like you're going to be better than they are.
Yup. Hardly any tattoo artist wants to tell anybody shit. Even basic damn questions like "what kind of tattoo gun should I get" or "what does your customer waiver say" ..assholes
Yeah I’ve found the same thing, I think we need everyone to come more together as a community and share things more I mean the more we can share and normalize it the more publicly accepted it will be I know it’s a lot better than it used to be but it’s by no means completely normalized especially heavily tattooed individuals in particular from what I’ve observed. -Holly
I'm thankful to this guys who share their experiences thoughts and knowledge because is true what he says there's a few that don't want to share nothing, I'm starting to do tattoos myself and this type of videos are a school to me. Thanks.
Hey. I'm new to your channel. I started tattooing at 16, after drawing for years, winning art competitions. My mom was a crappy tattoo artist but hey love her anyways. I'm 17 now still working on it, doing all my own tattoos, it's going great, I tattoo my friends and family. And I think I've improved drastically but not quite where I want to be yet. I have over 20 tattoos, all but three I did myself. Including handwriting which I have down in the bag. I can sit for hours non stop tattooing and it's amazing. I love it.
That's awesome! Keep pushing yourself to learn new things! It could be very frustrating when you first start.. but it's worth pushing through that frustration for sure!
Shelby Decker How did you learn to know how far to put the needle in the skin and things like that. Because I wanna start tattooing but I wanna know how to do it right and I’m not 18 yet so I can’t and don’t know how to get my license
@@jadenhunter8016 yes and no I’d say if you do definitely don’t touch human skin even your own until your confident or qualified or have done lots of research on tattooing techniques and more importantly sanitation
I think that was great advice!! I'm a beginner and you were definitely some help. So thank you. I wish everyone in this planet helped each other as opposed to harming others and being selfish. A man can wish huh? Hah. I've been tattooing for a couple months so far....practicing on my own thighs and calfs...a couple on my hands.....all my artist buddies are telling me not to, and of course I'm stubborn and not listening but I see major improvement with every piece that I do. No blow outs...no scarring....just improvement!!!
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial These are the tips & points my older brother kept pounding into my head when he was training me to do tattoos... It's nice to hear that someone else is passing it on as well... I actually have those tips in a frame an it's hanging in my art studio/man cave in the building outside...
2 years late but great tips! Just bought a crappy Tattoo setup to start my tattooing journey but looking into a full setup before I even think of putting ink on any bodies. Btw that sharpie man, Please no more😂
I've actually had to tattoo someone with 1 hour of sleep, its was terrifying but i just turned down the voltage and took it reaal slow. It looked amazing and i got to go home afterwards and get some proper shuteye. When i tattoo i get into this "Hyperfocusmode" that even if im slightly sick or mad tired, it all goes away when i hear that machine running in my hands. Of course everything that is weighing me down gets a thousand times worse when i am done tattooing and get to take a break.
Haha I’ve tattooed tired myself but even when I’m not since I’m still learning (only about a year in and only practise in my free time) I find myself go into a “hyper focused” state of mind as well. So much so that sometimes once I’m done a session I find my eyes red and watering! I’ve got to keep eye drops nearby from staring so intently at my work especially when I’m lining trying to stick to a stencil 😆
@@dylanhynes1089 Of course the intense focus will tire your eyes, but to that extent? You might need glasses my guy, doesn't sound too healthy tbh. But I kind of get what you mean.
@@OldeVikingOriginal lol actually I’m a female just using my fiancés account but you did kind of call it! I’ve been prescribed glasses somewhere around grade 1-2 but it’s for an astigmatism and they’re because I have issues seeing far so I have no issues seeing anything close up or small. I think I just start subconsciously blinking less cause I don’t want to blink while I’m in the middle of trying to pull a nice clean line or mess anything up. 😳
I've been tattooing over half my life & all you suggest still applies except the machine on the pen to draw ;), but that is excellent for beginners. Just stumbled on your video today, always good to keep learning.
Seventh Trumpet yes! Did you? I’m so proud of you btw! I remember meeting this person with so many interesting thoughts and ideas and now look at you bringing your dreams to life. God has been so good to you buddy. ❤️
Yup it was a busy day but it was awesome. And thank you! God has deff been very good to me. I'm so thankful for everything. No time to waste! Gotta make those dreams reality :)
Omg, that’s hilarious. When I taught art as a teacher, my students would do sheets of circles to get use to the hand going in a round motion. Makes perfect sense then to do the damn lines. 😂 Tyler, how long have you been tattooing? I’m going on year four. And my apprenticeship was crap, well ok, difficult. My mentor was in and out of the hospital due to health concerns and I was left by myself most of the time to figure it out. After three shops, and a few years, I’m finally in a decent shop with an amazing artist. Yeah, I have lots to learn still, but she sees my potential in my art. 🙏🏻❤️ Another great video man! Even if it’s 2 years old. Loved the cheetos part!
Kelvin Asapace for lining I use eternals big meas lining ink, and I use that to make my grey wash too. I have a mix of fusion and eternal colors. Fusion has more wacky color choices, and eternal has more straight forward basic colors.
Get out of your comfort zone and start to not copy things. Practice drawing. You’ll start to see your style once you stop looking at others! Thanks for the support and I hope my answer helped :)
I've got white despite the rose in my wrist fading from neon red to pale reddish pink before turning to skin tone. It's right along the black lining and honestly it made the tattoo absolutely pop right out 20% more at the very least. Test that out-- I would not lie to you my dude. Haha
Damn these were some actually GOOD TIPS until we got to tips # 4 & 5 when I was REALLY just HOPING for these to be ACTUAL MORE TIPS about doing the ACTUAL tattooing and TIPS ABOUT DOING IT BETTER like the FIRST 3! Like that first tip on tracing the straight lines thru an entire note book in order to have nicer lines on a tattoo was a helpful tip! And you shoulda said like you can ALWAYS just use a THINNER needle doing your lines and if it’s not straight enough you can make another pass to thicken the line and straighten it out that way in a WORSE case scenario because when I first started that was something that helped me make PERFECTLY smooth lines along with MAKING SURE I also put down some Vaseline or aquaphor down on the tattoo first as well to be able to have it be a smoother surface and also making the skin is being stretched just alittle to ALSO increase being able to help maintain the line and try to stay continuous with your line while only focusing on small sections and not overwhelming your self but constantly thinking of how big the tattoo is and how long and hard it’s gonna be doing just work on small sections at a time on your outlines and find spots where you can stop each line your tracing so your able to have smooth lines and stop points where you can start the next line to continue a different peace and make the entire thing seem as you never once had to pick up the gun and stop and go
one of the sense of life is sharing knowledge
Tip number one is very effective.
Right. That simple trick has and still is helping my line work tremendously.
That marker gives me the willies 😅
I stopped asking tattooists for tips etc due to how rude they all were an obviously didn't want to pass on any information as they felt threatened as if I'd take away they're customers. Not saying all artists are this way but a lot are
Seriously. Thats my experience as well. I'm sure there are a lot more supportive artists out there....if you find one let me know hahagah
Agree with you, there's work for everyone but some are better than others therefore sharing their knowledge makes them feel like you're going to be better than they are.
Yup. Hardly any tattoo artist wants to tell anybody shit. Even basic damn questions like "what kind of tattoo gun should I get" or "what does your customer waiver say" ..assholes
Let’s be honest. Those type of tattoo artist aren’t confident in their own work, and that’s why they feel threatened.
Yeah I’ve found the same thing, I think we need everyone to come more together as a community and share things more I mean the more we can share and normalize it the more publicly accepted it will be I know it’s a lot better than it used to be but it’s by no means completely normalized especially heavily tattooed individuals in particular from what I’ve observed. -Holly
I'm thankful to this guys who share their experiences thoughts and knowledge because is true what he says there's a few that don't want to share nothing, I'm starting to do tattoos myself and this type of videos are a school to me.
Thanks.
Make me cringe when he wrote with that marker
I love that sound.. So whos the wierd one.. You or me ha
I skipped it every time
Haha same here
Love your page! You’ve given me so many tips than any other youtubers in just three videos. I’m 19 and finna start tattooing. My inspiration 🤘🏾
Did you stick it out?
thank you for #1 its really putting in work
Uggggh That Marker....😬🔮
Hahaha everyone says about the marker hahaha
😂
Appreciate you sharing your knowledge man
Tip #1 was the best definitely something new to try out for better line work
Absolutely. Tips 4 and 5 especially.... the larger pieces and longer hours really do a number on your muscles. Staying toned helps with endurance
Lol give it a while and tell me how your lower back feels bud
Obviously I mean over your career, not the one single tattoo 🙄
Awesome tips...I appreciate people like yourself.
Thanks! I appreciate the feed back! Any time some comments it motivates me!
Hey. I'm new to your channel. I started tattooing at 16, after drawing for years, winning art competitions. My mom was a crappy tattoo artist but hey love her anyways. I'm 17 now still working on it, doing all my own tattoos, it's going great, I tattoo my friends and family. And I think I've improved drastically but not quite where I want to be yet. I have over 20 tattoos, all but three I did myself. Including handwriting which I have down in the bag. I can sit for hours non stop tattooing and it's amazing. I love it.
That's awesome! Keep pushing yourself to learn new things! It could be very frustrating when you first start.. but it's worth pushing through that frustration for sure!
How tf u start tattooing at 16 I wanna start already, I’m 17 in tx
Shelby Decker How did you learn to know how far to put the needle in the skin and things like that. Because I wanna start tattooing but I wanna know how to do it right and I’m not 18 yet so I can’t and don’t know how to get my license
@@DB-in1kh go on amazon and get a machine
@@jadenhunter8016 yes and no I’d say if you do definitely don’t touch human skin even your own until your confident or qualified or have done lots of research on tattooing techniques and more importantly sanitation
Awesome video !!!
Especially the first tip is very helpful, thanks :)
Thank you! Glad to help !
Definitely great advice I'm basically a beginner so I appreciate the advice 🤘
💯
Another great video!!
Really good advice here. And keeping it simple! Thanks
Glad you liked it ! Thanks for the support !
Thank you so much :D You are so inspirational.
Thanks so much! I hope you do something awesome with that inspiration!
That last tip is an underrated tip that everyone should pay attention to.
Holy sh*t. You just explained linework homework better than anyone. Ever. Thank you. Lol. So simple, yet so indispensable.
the last one is the best tip
Need more videos like this
I like TIP number 1... I am going to try this note book method to see if it will help with my line work :)
It's super repetitive and boring after a while but so worth it! After a few pages you'll start to see a difference
That was cute. Thanks!
Every tattoo artist have their own style bro 😉
Thank you!!!
Great video! Very helpful! 👍🏻
Sarah Tokach thanks!
I think that was great advice!! I'm a beginner and you were definitely some help. So thank you. I wish everyone in this planet helped each other as opposed to harming others and being selfish. A man can wish huh? Hah. I've been tattooing for a couple months so far....practicing on my own thighs and calfs...a couple on my hands.....all my artist buddies are telling me not to, and of course I'm stubborn and not listening but I see major improvement with every piece that I do. No blow outs...no scarring....just improvement!!!
Ohhh tip number 1 is fire
Awesome Tips... As a Tattoo Artist myself, you have some excellent tips & points made...
Glad you liked it! Hope it helped you!
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial These are the tips & points my older brother kept pounding into my head when he was training me to do tattoos... It's nice to hear that someone else is passing it on as well... I actually have those tips in a frame an it's hanging in my art studio/man cave in the building outside...
2 years late but great tips! Just bought a crappy Tattoo setup to start my tattooing journey but looking into a full setup before I even think of putting ink on any bodies.
Btw that sharpie man, Please no more😂
good advices,thanks.
I've actually had to tattoo someone with 1 hour of sleep, its was terrifying but i just turned down the voltage and took it reaal slow. It looked amazing and i got to go home afterwards and get some proper shuteye. When i tattoo i get into this "Hyperfocusmode" that even if im slightly sick or mad tired, it all goes away when i hear that machine running in my hands. Of course everything that is weighing me down gets a thousand times worse when i am done tattooing and get to take a break.
Lol glad it came out good! Tattooing tired is scary for sure!
I feel the same way and time passes by so fast!! Three hours feels like 20 minutes
Haha I’ve tattooed tired myself but even when I’m not since I’m still learning (only about a year in and only practise in my free time) I find myself go into a “hyper focused” state of mind as well. So much so that sometimes once I’m done a session I find my eyes red and watering! I’ve got to keep eye drops nearby from staring so intently at my work especially when I’m lining trying to stick to a stencil 😆
@@dylanhynes1089 Of course the intense focus will tire your eyes, but to that extent? You might need glasses my guy, doesn't sound too healthy tbh. But I kind of get what you mean.
@@OldeVikingOriginal lol actually I’m a female just using my fiancés account but you did kind of call it! I’ve been prescribed glasses somewhere around grade 1-2 but it’s for an astigmatism and they’re because I have issues seeing far so I have no issues seeing anything close up or small. I think I just start subconsciously blinking less cause I don’t want to blink while I’m in the middle of trying to pull a nice clean line or mess anything up. 😳
So useful 👌
Awesome, thanks!
No problem !
Thank you
That marker just messed up my whole day 😭😂
Video was very helpful thank you
No problem! Glad to help!
Thank you my friend good advices.Regards from Serbia Balkan!
Solid advice.
I've been tattooing over half my life & all you suggest still applies except the machine on the pen to draw ;), but that is excellent for beginners. Just stumbled on your video today, always good to keep learning.
Subscribed👊🏻👍
Yes man
Good Video.
Thanks!
Awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
ChrissyLee TV thanks!
Thank you... so much help
And GOD BLESS
can i use a regular pencil?
last tip was the best
Its deffinatly tho most important!
great tips and tricks!
Marilyn Diana thank you!
Nice video thanks
I like the format of the video
николай хомич thanks!
What a great quality vid Tyler!
Deborah Vernitsky thank you! Did you have a good Christmas?
Seventh Trumpet yes! Did you? I’m so proud of you btw! I remember meeting this person with so many interesting thoughts and ideas and now look at you bringing your dreams to life. God has been so good to you buddy. ❤️
Yup it was a busy day but it was awesome. And thank you! God has deff been very good to me. I'm so thankful for everything. No time to waste! Gotta make those dreams reality :)
Seventh Trumpet well congrats on your success!
Thanks! Are you still moving up the ladder at AE?
The sharpie sounds😖😖😖
its so nice
Lol I heard that too 😂 😫😫😫
I felt it
All facts and No🧢
Thanx mate
No problem!
Your sick in the head homie I love it
Omg, that’s hilarious. When I taught art as a teacher, my students would do sheets of circles to get use to the hand going in a round motion.
Makes perfect sense then to do the damn lines. 😂
Tyler, how long have you been tattooing?
I’m going on year four. And my apprenticeship was crap, well ok, difficult. My mentor was in and out of the hospital due to health concerns and I was left by myself most of the time to figure it out. After three shops, and a few years, I’m finally in a decent shop with an amazing artist. Yeah, I have lots to learn still, but she sees my potential in my art. 🙏🏻❤️
Another great video man! Even if it’s 2 years old.
Loved the cheetos part!
WIll do !
I’m 12 and I really want to be a tattoo artist 👩🎨
DRAW ALOT and study the art from artists you look up to. Its alot of hard work but it's worth it!
tips 4 and 5 are essential!
For sure!
What inks do you prefer
Kelvin Asapace for lining I use eternals big meas lining ink, and I use that to make my grey wash too. I have a mix of fusion and eternal colors. Fusion has more wacky color choices, and eternal has more straight forward basic colors.
nice
The marker squeak !! 😭
VERY NICE VIDEO
GOD BLESS
WHEELYUM DEE thank you!
GREAT video!!! :D
Get out of your comfort zone and start to not copy things. Practice drawing. You’ll start to see your style once you stop looking at others! Thanks for the support and I hope my answer helped :)
I've got white despite the rose in my wrist fading from neon red to pale reddish pink before turning to skin tone. It's right along the black lining and honestly it made the tattoo absolutely pop right out 20% more at the very least. Test that out-- I would not lie to you my dude. Haha
Damn these were some actually GOOD TIPS until we got to tips # 4 & 5 when I was REALLY just HOPING for these to be ACTUAL MORE TIPS about doing the ACTUAL tattooing and TIPS ABOUT DOING IT BETTER like the FIRST 3! Like that first tip on tracing the straight lines thru an entire note book in order to have nicer lines on a tattoo was a helpful tip! And you shoulda said like you can ALWAYS just use a THINNER needle doing your lines and if it’s not straight enough you can make another pass to thicken the line and straighten it out that way in a WORSE case scenario because when I first started that was something that helped me make PERFECTLY smooth lines along with MAKING SURE I also put down some Vaseline or aquaphor down on the tattoo first as well to be able to have it be a smoother surface and also making the skin is being stretched just alittle to ALSO increase being able to help maintain the line and try to stay continuous with your line while only focusing on small sections and not overwhelming your self but constantly thinking of how big the tattoo is and how long and hard it’s gonna be doing just work on small sections at a time on your outlines and find spots where you can stop each line your tracing so your able to have smooth lines and stop points where you can start the next line to continue a different peace and make the entire thing seem as you never once had to pick up the gun and stop and go
He's right I just eat a bunch of cheese and suddenly all I'm doing is drawing rats with guitars, eat healthy.
People are funny, if I dislike something I just don’t watch....🤷♂️ thanks for the share
Lol for real. No problem man!
I need you to be my teacher
You're right. We do gotta cheat sometimes. I cheated on my girlfriend and now everything is so much better.
Just kidding lol
DT
good tips... jus dont like tha squeaky marker sounds.. lol
or is it jus me?
The marker destroyed the video
I just hate the marker sound. Makes it hard to watch the video!
I just saved you from 666 likes
I Appreciate you.
"Most people are friendly and want to share their knowledge" bullshit
He said a lot of artist are , not most people
I hate the sound of this marker.
Arr you left handed
Thank you
You're welcome!