I didn't know ships were such a common theme. My dad has had a mustache my whole life. He says that when he was young, he asked for a tattoo of a ship on his upper lip, but the tattoo artist made a sinking ship, so he grew a mustache to cover it. As little kids, my sisters and I tried to part the hairs of his mustache so we could see it. Pretty sure it was one of those things you tell little kids just to see what they'll believe.
So no one is going to talk about the toilet pic except Kirk? 🤣 I am about to move to skin as an apprentice and I watch these videos religiously! Thanks Kirk!
This is me 21:00 and the tattoo is by Lil Tokyo Jiro of Onizuka Tattoo in Gardena, CA! This is actually my first tattoo with color, as I have full arm sleeves and most of my legs and torso done in black and gray. We started with adding red and then Jiro suggested the color purple.
Bro. Thank you for reviewing my tattoo. I’m the guy with gear and compass hand tattoo. I probably should’ve included the rest of my sleeve so you understand how it works for me. I have a gap in my wrist because I’m always wearing watches
Thanks for finally checking my tat, I got the castle on my ribs and when I stand straight getting a photo it’s not too bad and only just taps onto where my ribs start to curve
I love your content. The honesty and information is on point. So glad your subscriber numbers keep growing and the world gets to learn about tattoos from someone who actually knows their shit.
19:50 long hair goatee guy here 🫡. The tattoo was done by Clayton Barnhill out of Taste of Ink tattoo in Wendell ID! He did the Japanese clouds as well as the hanya mask girl! Thats the only part of my arm that has the japanese clouds but will send an updated picture when its all said and done!!
Lol, I just tried taking pictures of my tattoos to send in and I realized why most of these pics seem to be taken by the artist portfolio pictures taken right after doing the tattoo. It’s hard AF to take pics of your own tattoos, and once they start aging they don’t photograph as well so it makes it even harder.. Especially when you have an iPhone 7 with a messed up lens from taking pics of the eclipse like me.
I'm a cleanskin. My question is likely stupid, but here it is anyway. What is the point of getting a tattoo that you're never going to see? Like, a big back piece? Good, bad, or ugly, does it matter if you never see it?
@@Jake-bt3fc I hear you, but.... because it's a style, rather than half a style. But yes, I get your point. There are plenty of hair cuts that look....yikes.
@MaterLacrymarum My thoughts exactly. I currently don’t have any tattoos, but I want one and keep watching Kirk’s videos to decide exactly what it is that I want. I see no point at all in spending a lot of money on something I’m not going to see. If I’m spending that kind of money, I’m spending it on something that I myself can look at and enjoy whenever I want.
@Jake-bt3fc I don’t have any tattoos, but I think it’s safe to assume getting a tattoo is notably more expensive than getting a haircut. If I’m spending that kind of money, I’m not spending it on something I’m not going to see.
Your tattoos aren’t necessarily for YOU to see. Sure, they’re nice to look at (I look at mine and appreciate them from time to time) but at least for me, it’s a visual representation of myself that others can interpret. I don’t get any of my tattoos with the assumption I’ll be looking at it, but that something resonates with me and the art that I want to show. A back piece is the same; the tattoo is for me at the end of the day whether or not I see/look at it all day. True that I won’t see it, but it’s still a representation of me (and I assume others WILL see). Also, I know it’s there, and it brings me joy (and sometimes confidence) just KNOWING it’s there, regardless if I can see it at that moment. Idk, those are just my thoughts though
I think that mettalic mask looks a little "off" because it's such an extreme rounded perspective view on a spot that's already naturally rounded, and the perspectives conflict with each other. If it was more of a straight-on view I think it would make more sense.
My tattoos are older n not perfect n I love them all but watching you I'm able to look at them n see stuff the tattoo artist may have blown out a little line or did not outline thick enough n I like doing that, it's interesting esp based on the tattoo artist that did it. Thank you!! I watch n learn. *You're not so much talking shit as you are talking technical correctness.
Literally cannot see one issue with the blue panther. Now i dont spend hours of my week analyzing tats but i cannot find one problem with the shading, saturation, or lines 😭
the mask at 29:00 maybe looks off because there is just too much gray. the contrast is to similar so the image is just "muddy" should have been just more skin or even white if possible instead there are little blacks and grays all over.
I think it’s because whoever took the pic put a HEAVY filter over it so the blacks look blacker and the whites look whiter. So that white shirt looks almost fake.
Can you show pic’s of some of the tattoo’s you have done? It would be nice to see visual representation of how traditional is supposed to look in comparison to some of the traditional from other artists. Thank you!
I have a story to share... It's a bit long, but worth it! Back in 1945/46 my Dad went over to a Buddy's house about whatever. This was shortly after Christmas. While there he noticed his buddies 8 year old son sitting on the floor with a box which stated it was a "TOY TATTOO KIT, look just like your Dad!" It looked like hed been playing for quite awhile. He had the sh1+ all over his face, arms, chest.. pretty much whatever skin he could reach had an 8 year olds scribbles, lines and childish renderings. My dad was still waiting for his buddy to come back, so he asked if he could play with it for a minute. My dad's a lefty, so he tattooed his right wrist with my mother's name, "Icy" (yes,her real birth name). He immediately discovered that tattooing is harder than it looks. It was kinda squished together and the lines very thick! He was planning to prank my mom, telling her he went and got a tattoo, which she would not be too happy about. He pulled the prank off flawlessly, but as he was getting ready for bed he tried washing the tattoo off. Nope, it wasn't coming off. Thinking it'll just wear off or he'll ask my mom use one of her "concoctions.". The next day that "fake" tattoo scabbed up. Not wanting it to become infected he used antiseptic, Vaseline and covered it with a bandage. When my Dad passed away at 99 years old that tattoo was still clearly visible! He often wondered about his buddies kid, seeing ss hed had "that sh1+ all over his entire body!" Imagine buying a toy tattoo kit as a Christmas gift for your kid which turns out to NOT BE A TOY, but a real tattoo gun! If you're not aware, back in the 1940's up until the mid 1970's no safety oversight or testing was performed on toys, cribs, highchairs, playpens etc. before they became available to any "Tom, Dick or Harry," who wanted to buy them, i.e.; remember the chemistry set which included Uranium and SEVERAL other chemicals and substances, which combined had the potential to cause major injury and/or death! Ido, I had one! One sad note occurred due to several factors, part because the tattoo was truly difficult to read and covered his wrist (ICY) and we were of Jewish decent. Which is why my Semper Fi Dad during WWII was sent to the Pacific Front instead for fear of what might happen should he be captured by the Na Z1's. So many people from that era believed it was a number tattooed on him from his time in a Na. Zi concentration camp! (He was never in one just to be clear) Regardless of that sadness, every time someone asked about his tattoo he'd regale them with this story. Which my mom swore was true and accurate. I was blessed to hear this story and many, many more growing up. In fact as an adult whenever I introduced anyone new to my Dad I'd beg him to tell some of my favorite stories! So my dad would tell the story again! Miss you Daddy!
Thanks dude your video made my day. Feel free to use my hands for a video I sent you the photo last week. Think they hold out really well. Have a kick ass week.
I've been watching your videos for a couple of months now, and today it became crystal clear to me, that you would hate every single one of my tattoos. I like it when the universe sends me messages but I don't like feeling bad about myself. Adios 💀
Hahahahaha I feel you, Kirk probably wouldn't like half of my tattoos 😂 but tbf American traditional also isn't exactly my favourite style. It's a hit or miss for me. I still appreciate his technical knowledge.
I think all that matters is that you like them!! I only have one tattoo, and it's rainbow text with no black outline 😂😂😂 Kirk would DESPISE it. But I love it sm and wouldn't trade it for anything!! Don't let anyone spoil your fun.
Kirk did you hear about the tattoo artist that was shot and killed in his own shop?? In Albuquerque, Por Vida tattoo shop. Just wondering what your thoughts are? It seems rather crazy to me.
That robot woman is a cool design, but the anatomy is really wonkey, the stomach should line up better and the lines are off. Look deeper, the left side was much better than the right half, feels rushed
I need to get instagram I'd love Kirk to tell me I’m a basic bitch with a basic bitch tattoo even though I’m a dude; for my first tattoo when I was 14 in the 90s being a tribal tattoo
I didn't know ships were such a common theme. My dad has had a mustache my whole life. He says that when he was young, he asked for a tattoo of a ship on his upper lip, but the tattoo artist made a sinking ship, so he grew a mustache to cover it. As little kids, my sisters and I tried to part the hairs of his mustache so we could see it. Pretty sure it was one of those things you tell little kids just to see what they'll believe.
Your Dad sounds hilarious 😆
Legend
Love it ❤❤❤
The peacock pin up lady is mine, I told the artist I wanted American trad and color and he could do whatever he wanted. He blessed me fr
@@ethanharrell9958 yours came out sick as fuck, i’d be delighted to wear that
that last one is my tattoo! i’m super happy with it and i’m glad you like it too kirk
So no one is going to talk about the toilet pic except Kirk? 🤣
I am about to move to skin as an apprentice and I watch these videos religiously! Thanks Kirk!
I really like kirk appreciates the “gnarly factor” and vibes too, if the effect’s cool its good enough sometimes
This is me 21:00 and the tattoo is by Lil Tokyo Jiro of Onizuka Tattoo in Gardena, CA! This is actually my first tattoo with color, as I have full arm sleeves and most of my legs and torso done in black and gray. We started with adding red and then Jiro suggested the color purple.
Bro. Thank you for reviewing my tattoo. I’m the guy with gear and compass hand tattoo. I probably should’ve included the rest of my sleeve so you understand how it works for me. I have a gap in my wrist because I’m always wearing watches
I love seeing Kirk's commentary evolve each video. Going from brutal honesty to ruthless honesty, waiting for the next evolution
Thanks for finally checking my tat, I got the castle on my ribs and when I stand straight getting a photo it’s not too bad and only just taps onto where my ribs start to curve
I would have never thought that camping scene tattoos were a thing
I love your content. The honesty and information is on point. So glad your subscriber numbers keep growing and the world gets to learn about tattoos from someone who actually knows their shit.
Sitting down for lunch and this pops up. Lfg Kirk
Fr 😂
saaaaame
Always the best
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Kirk is one of (if not) the only tattoo youtube dudes who isnt a major doosh nozzle. So, great job buddy.
Your authentic & truthful about the tattoos instead of being worried about offending someone. Love you & your content, keep it coming! ❤❤❤❤
loving the longer videos.
30:54 that’s my hot pile of turds lol. It healed horribly and really needs to be redone
19:50 long hair goatee guy here 🫡. The tattoo was done by Clayton Barnhill out of Taste of Ink tattoo in Wendell ID! He did the Japanese clouds as well as the hanya mask girl! Thats the only part of my arm that has the japanese clouds but will send an updated picture when its all said and done!!
Heck Yeah, "As a Tat God" I love you so much right now lol
legit the only youtube channel that I watch every video, keep it up g
17:55 ship n girl tat works for you because it causes your eye to constantly move around the piece
Make a shirt that says (ON TO THE NEXT) please 🙏🏾 😊
Yes!!
For that tiger tattoo, I absolutely hate traditional images done with a small thin liner
Another BANGER video kirk 🤙🏻
How do we send tattoo to Kirk so he can roast us ? Lol 😂
Lol, I just tried taking pictures of my tattoos to send in and I realized why most of these pics seem to be taken by the artist portfolio pictures taken right after doing the tattoo. It’s hard AF to take pics of your own tattoos, and once they start aging they don’t photograph as well so it makes it even harder.. Especially when you have an iPhone 7 with a messed up lens from taking pics of the eclipse like me.
That was fun. I love your honesty and am genuinely happy when I see a new post. Yay.
That broccoli gives me darwin and piccolo vibes
I'm a cleanskin. My question is likely stupid, but here it is anyway. What is the point of getting a tattoo that you're never going to see? Like, a big back piece? Good, bad, or ugly, does it matter if you never see it?
Why get the back of your head cut when you get a haircut?
@@Jake-bt3fc I hear you, but.... because it's a style, rather than half a style. But yes, I get your point. There are plenty of hair cuts that look....yikes.
@MaterLacrymarum My thoughts exactly. I currently don’t have any tattoos, but I want one and keep watching Kirk’s videos to decide exactly what it is that I want. I see no point at all in spending a lot of money on something I’m not going to see. If I’m spending that kind of money, I’m spending it on something that I myself can look at and enjoy whenever I want.
@Jake-bt3fc I don’t have any tattoos, but I think it’s safe to assume getting a tattoo is notably more expensive than getting a haircut. If I’m spending that kind of money, I’m not spending it on something I’m not going to see.
Your tattoos aren’t necessarily for YOU to see. Sure, they’re nice to look at (I look at mine and appreciate them from time to time) but at least for me, it’s a visual representation of myself that others can interpret. I don’t get any of my tattoos with the assumption I’ll be looking at it, but that something resonates with me and the art that I want to show. A back piece is the same; the tattoo is for me at the end of the day whether or not I see/look at it all day. True that I won’t see it, but it’s still a representation of me (and I assume others WILL see). Also, I know it’s there, and it brings me joy (and sometimes confidence) just KNOWING it’s there, regardless if I can see it at that moment. Idk, those are just my thoughts though
The tattoo at 28:08 is one of the "Masks of Tragedy", for me it was immediately recognizable. Just thought I'd share 🙂
I think that mettalic mask looks a little "off" because it's such an extreme rounded perspective view on a spot that's already naturally rounded, and the perspectives conflict with each other. If it was more of a straight-on view I think it would make more sense.
7:05 not the roast damn
best time to eat is when you drop videos
Provecho!
Eating at work right now watching this 🔥
Please check your email Kirk I sent you mine, I got a wolf design you did.
My tattoos are older n not perfect n I love them all but watching you I'm able to look at them n see stuff the tattoo artist may have blown out a little line or did not outline thick enough n I like doing that, it's interesting esp based on the tattoo artist that did it. Thank you!! I watch n learn.
*You're not so much talking shit as you are talking technical correctness.
I didn’t do this tattoo I hope 😂😂😂😂best thing I’ve heard today
8:43 An elaborate male tramp stamp. 🤣 🐍
Why did you sound like Beavis and Butthead 20:52 when they laugh 😂😂
Literally cannot see one issue with the blue panther. Now i dont spend hours of my week analyzing tats but i cannot find one problem with the shading, saturation, or lines 😭
I have the Winged Tiger at 22:11
Thanks for the kind words, was done in China not Europe I guess the euro style
- insert meme of SpongeBob repeatedly screaming the word "technique" at Squidward -
the mask at 29:00 maybe looks off because there is just too much gray. the contrast is to similar so the image is just "muddy" should have been just more skin or even white if possible instead there are little blacks and grays all over.
We went from skeleton above nose to skeleton in ear... What will be next?
The dot guy.. eric what? I can not find it
Eric Maaske
How do you not call out the line weight on that tiger? That above all is missing !
Fanum tax reference at 0:19?
Is it just me or is the tattoo at 3:40 seems strange it's like this shirt doesn't quite look real. something's off about it.
I think it’s because whoever took the pic put a HEAVY filter over it so the blacks look blacker and the whites look whiter. So that white shirt looks almost fake.
Yay! My lucky cat made it!
One of my favs from the vid. Good shit!
I love it!
"Blue eye things coming out of him"😅😅
Wizard tattoo was fire… how could I find similar ones to it??
5:08 - Who wants a chucky tiger?
Can you show pic’s of some of the tattoo’s you have done? It would be nice to see visual representation of how traditional is supposed to look in comparison to some of the traditional from
other artists. Thank you!
I have a story to share... It's a bit long, but worth it!
Back in 1945/46 my Dad went over to a Buddy's house about whatever. This was shortly after Christmas. While there he noticed his buddies 8 year old son sitting on the floor with a box which stated it was a "TOY TATTOO KIT, look just like your Dad!" It looked like hed been playing for quite awhile. He had the sh1+ all over his face, arms, chest.. pretty much whatever skin he could reach had an 8 year olds scribbles, lines and childish renderings. My dad was still waiting for his buddy to come back, so he asked if he could play with it for a minute. My dad's a lefty, so he tattooed his right wrist with my mother's name, "Icy" (yes,her real birth name). He immediately discovered that tattooing is harder than it looks. It was kinda squished together and the lines very thick! He was planning to prank my mom, telling her he went and got a tattoo, which she would not be too happy about. He pulled the prank off flawlessly, but as he was getting ready for bed he tried washing the tattoo off. Nope, it wasn't coming off. Thinking it'll just wear off or he'll ask my mom use one of her "concoctions.". The next day that "fake" tattoo scabbed up. Not wanting it to become infected he used antiseptic, Vaseline and covered it with a bandage. When my Dad passed away at 99 years old that tattoo was still clearly visible!
He often wondered about his buddies kid, seeing ss hed had "that sh1+ all over his entire body!" Imagine
buying a toy tattoo kit as a Christmas gift for your kid which turns out to NOT BE A TOY, but a real tattoo gun!
If you're not aware, back in the 1940's up until the mid 1970's no safety oversight or testing was performed on toys, cribs, highchairs, playpens etc. before they became available to any "Tom, Dick or Harry," who wanted to buy them,
i.e.; remember the chemistry set which included Uranium and SEVERAL other chemicals and substances, which combined had the potential to cause major injury and/or death! Ido, I had one!
One sad note occurred due to several factors, part because the tattoo was truly difficult to read and covered his wrist (ICY) and we were of Jewish decent. Which is why my Semper Fi Dad during WWII was sent to the Pacific Front instead for fear of what might happen should he be captured by the Na Z1's. So many people from that era believed it was a number tattooed on him from his time in a Na. Zi concentration camp! (He was never in one just to be clear)
Regardless of that sadness, every time someone asked about his tattoo he'd regale them with this story. Which my mom swore was true and accurate. I was blessed to hear this story and many, many more growing up. In fact as an adult whenever I introduced anyone new to my Dad I'd beg him to tell some of my favorite stories! So my dad would tell the story again!
Miss you Daddy!
might be getting my first tattoo for my birthday (3ish months) and im so excited but nervous and im planning on it just being a flower and bees
I like watching your videos because I have NO idea what you'll like. I can't even guess.
3 months later my ear still looks the same, but i get what you're saying thanks for the feedback
could u send in a pic after a year or two? really interested in getting something in the ear too and would like it see how it holds
Thanks dude your video made my day. Feel free to use my hands for a video I sent you the photo last week. Think they hold out really well. Have a kick ass week.
Love the tshirt! Will there be smaller sizes as well?
I've been watching your videos for a couple of months now, and today it became crystal clear to me, that you would hate every single one of my tattoos. I like it when the universe sends me messages but I don't like feeling bad about myself. Adios 💀
Hahahahaha I feel you, Kirk probably wouldn't like half of my tattoos 😂 but tbf American traditional also isn't exactly my favourite style. It's a hit or miss for me. I still appreciate his technical knowledge.
I think all that matters is that you like them!! I only have one tattoo, and it's rainbow text with no black outline 😂😂😂 Kirk would DESPISE it. But I love it sm and wouldn't trade it for anything!! Don't let anyone spoil your fun.
Sailor Jerry would do a big ass purple dragon...
Ross V in Los Angeles for traditional Japanese at ten thousand waves shop.
Love the vids Kirk, Keep on keeping on
Hey what do you think of Chinese machines specifically dragonhawk there prices go up and down a lot of deals from that company
Can't wait to see a 100k subscriber plaque in the background in a couple of months ;)
I was starting to develop a fondness for you Kirk, but not liking cats? Unforgivable. 😡
Kind of want to submit my knuckles that day "wasted". Or WAS TED. Sigh.
Damn. I got mildly roasted.
Were you one of the artists?
@ainnochaim9450 no. It was my tattoo
Which one?
@@Sykelops come on. You have to tell us which one! 😄
Mine is the first one. It was definitely a style choice that I wanted. I specifically asked for the blue eye thingys 😂.
“ I love saying words and I love talking shit” yeeeeessss🩷😂😂💕
Don’t roast the first pic of my homies arm like that 👺
Tulip St ZIP HOODIE 🥳
In black…
Would buy 💯
*In Kirk we trust*
Can I send in a tattoo that is so F’d up and I just need a helpful idea for how to fix it
I’m so sending in some tats to be judged - I can’t wait to be judged 😂
I’m guessing from the line quality and the style of the hands that the Broccoli holding the pizza was done by a graffiti writer
I wanna send some of tattoos to be reviewed
Damn the ear tattoo been a blob for like 6 hours already.
1 vote for a kazuo oguri dragon back piece.
8:32 the more I looked the more I saw a lil tiny mustache and not a nose
Kirk did you hear about the tattoo artist that was shot and killed in his own shop?? In Albuquerque, Por Vida tattoo shop. Just wondering what your thoughts are? It seems rather crazy to me.
Love and support for your channel 🦚
Thank you friend
Sir can we hear the ”Booty Rooty” phrase origin story
watched this while getting inked
Bruh, that ship with the sparrows and the girl... She has two elbows!
Like most people
Not on the same arm... LMAO
@@ainnochaim9450
Love and respect from nz ❤
first one gave me Tumblr vibes
That robot woman is a cool design, but the anatomy is really wonkey, the stomach should line up better and the lines are off. Look deeper, the left side was much better than the right half, feels rushed
Kurts Yeah but Nahs.
Why the hate for camping? Did you have a bad experience at band camp? Do tell......
22:53 😂❤
11:55 was that tattoo of a holy shit?
My tattoo is at 18:04 🔥🔥🔥🔥
12:35 there is now way that tattoo is real😂 what is going thru people minds
11:55 Yooooooooooo lmao
PLUG THE NEW CHANNEL
Love your vidéos Kirk, they make me laugth a lot, but sometimes you liké thé ugliest shit 😘
Hi Kirk!
Hello friend!
Omg the poop 😂
needed ol pony boy for that metallic mask. who would have killed that one. great video again brother!
Man you're going to get so many toilet pics now
I need to get instagram I'd love Kirk to tell me I’m a basic bitch with a basic bitch tattoo even though I’m a dude; for my first tattoo when I was 14 in the 90s being a tribal tattoo
Kichi ban irin
goddamn that video is cool!