✅Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/daveinks.88/ ✅Art-Something Tattoo Podcast!: artsomethingtattoopodcast.buzzsprout.com ✅ PATREON FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: www.patreon.com/ArtSomething All the videos will still be free on UA-cam I will just be offering early access and a little behind the scenes in the future. ✅Also I have added some links to "some" of the equipment and supplies I use that are obtainable from Amazon. I will keep updating the list as I try new things. Not all the equipment I use is available on amazon but I will do my best to link you guys with new equipment and supplies as time goes on. Thanks again everyone for watching!! You guys and gals are amazing!! 🤘
Please can you check your Instagram account..I messaged u on my personal page. I need some help with a couple shading questions for this weeks piece. I really appreciate your time. I don't know how to message you on here😁
@@a4iantidote4insanitystreet52 hey guy, sorry if I sound rude, but maybe want to ask Dave there if he'd mind you sliding in his DM's with questions.. just saying, tuition and advice is the sort of thing people pay good money for..! no offence meant or anything
HAHA thanks Antonio. I figured no one I know would want a tattoo of a few lines soo..... the old leg came in handy again lol. Appreciate the support brother!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
HAHAHAHA 🤣 Thank you for that laugh Jill I think I needed that lol!! 🤘🤘 And thank you for the compliment I'm really happy people are learning and enjoying the content! 👍👍
i’m the kind of person who learns more by doing things then watching other people do things but you’ve been really helpful while i wait to get my machine
Your a beast for doing this, taking the time to clue these pencils together so we have a clear understanding of the needles. tattooing yourself for a tutorial is awesome asf! Thanks for all of this. I've learned a lot from watching your videos!
Dude, you're seriously an angel in disguise. I was researching like crazy to try and find a ton of the materials to start tattooing, and you literally have it all linked in the bio on TOP of all this amazing info. Thank you!!!
Right for me too were so helpful!!! becouse i know i was doing something wrong ( with colours my needle clogged every five minutes) and lines some where goog and some bad .. but without a guide you just dont know what to change .. I was just try and try but no improvment at all. In a video he fixed my problems with clogged needle with colours.
I'm so glad I found your videos... been in the tattoo industry since I was 14 was taught a lot, I'm 33 now... unfortunately had my machine stolen 7 yrs ago and just recently replaced it so I'm a little rusty and your video r bringing everything back. I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome so I baught myself a dragonhawk atom tattoo pen (less vibration) I love it so much, so easy to switch between cartridges and colors... cuts the time down Thank you for your vids I appreciate it greatly
Wow congrats on getting a new machine and diving back into tattooing again!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 SOrry to hear about the carpal tunnel, but more power to you for finding a way to work around it by buying a machine that makes it easier on you. And I really like the pen machines plus with cartridges it just makes life a little easier. I'm happy to hear the videos have helped you get back into the swing of things. I appreciate your support and wish you nothing but the best as you dive back into tattooing!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Bro! Thanks a million times over for this. I've literally been searching for tutorials on what can be done with a round shader and could find anything! Mad props to u for using your own skin to show us how its done. 100% respect homie!!! Subscribed!
Thats awesome Visual, Glad I could help you out man!! And thanks for the support man Its much appreciated!! Keep grinding man and enjoy the journey!! 🤘🤘
Thanks so much for responding! I'm right here taking all your info in! At any point, whenever u have the time, wud u be able to go over using a 1rl and or 3rl for small detailed tattoos? Thanks again for the amazing content. Xxx
Thanks for making all these videos. You’re really one of the only ones teaching about tattooing on here that actually go in depth. All other videos can be really vague.
Thank you very much Edwin for the kind words I really do appreciate that. I will continue to do my best to bring you guys as much information as possible in regards to tattooing and all that goes into it. Thank you Edwin for supporting the channel much appreciated!! 🤘🤘
well... i have seen that you can explain so good on the other videos but in this video when your leg showed up i was like... ok this guy is a legend... i did a few years of art school and i started watching your videos randomly and you made me to buy all what i need to tattoo and give it a try. sorry for my bad english , but this channel is everything what i need to train myself and i want in one day just to be this good as you are so i can teach other people for free... i like this type of personality because i am the same, who encourage other people just to try... thank you for everything what you did...
Thank you Aliosha im glad you really enjoyed the video and i was happy to donate a portion of my leg to do so lol. And I hope you keep pushing to the point you can help other as well cause we are a community that should be supporting each other not tearing down. And Thank you again for the support its much appreciated keep your head up and Keep Rocking!!🤘🤘
This was extremely informative. I dont know anything about tattooing from a hole in the wall but this make a ton of sense! I go in for an apprenticeship this week! Excited.
My man, I have been drawing, painting and sculpting for a long time and decided to start tattooing about a month ago, I found your channel literally two days ago and I absolutely love it, I know guys that tattoo and I get tattoos all the time and have sat in Thoth them to learn but honestly I’ve learned more from watching your videos and in just two days my attitude and noticeable skill set has increased phenomenally. I’m still drawing and practicing everyday staying in touch with shops and people around giving them my drawings and what not, and that was before I even saw your channel. Every question I’ve ran into so far you’ve covered it! You’re amazing!!!!
Wow Thomas that is really awesome to hear that the videos are really helping you out!!🤘🤘 Sounds like you are doing things right by getting yourself hooked up with a tattoo shop and connections like that. Just keep learning and trying new things, hell sometimes we amaze our selves! Be patient and enjoy the ride man!! 🤘 Thanks for watching Thomas I appreciate the support!!
Your videos have been crazy helpful! I've been painting for 25 years, just now dipping my toes in tattooing, everything I needed to know was explained in your videos. Thanks, man.
Oh that amazing Jessica!! Really happy to hear you decided to dive in and put those painting skills to work on the skin. And its awesome to hear you learned what you needed to know from these videos!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘Keep on ROCKING!!
I've been devouring videos in preparation of getting back into tattooing and your videos are hands down THE best I've seen. Clear and concise information with nothing left out and entertaining to watch to boot. Well done man, and thank you.
I went to school for art have a state certification and I always wanted to tattoo I binge watched you. I tattooed the fake skin and was so comfortable with what I was doing. Truly awesome and informational!
Thanks Losado appreciate that brother. 🙏 I put a lot of time into them so I appreciate the fact that other people find them educational and understandable. Thanks again Losade appreciate it man!! 🤘🤘
I just ordered EVERYTHING I need to get started and I’ve been watching your videos non stop! You’ve helped out a lot and you do some awesome work! Thank you! :)
Hey Dave, I've been studying tattooing for a long ass time, I understand completely every part of a tattoo needle (diameter, number of needles, shader/liner/mag) the only thing I don't understand is how you know when to use what tapers. I would really appreciate if you did a video on just tapers. Thank you for teaching me so much, I've loved learning from you, you make things so easy to understand!
Hey. Man, tapers determine the dot size. The long tapers slip into the skin and leave a smaller dot. The medium tapers punch through causing a larger dot. So long taper is good for smooth shading. Less trauma, more passes, smooth. Medium taper more trauma, but more effiencient for color packing. Tapers control how the needle enters the skin. Dot size
Thank you Jeffery!! Appreciate that man 👊! Yeah it's the old practice legs lol... so much random stuff from the past It's kinda nice to add some more randomness to the leg lol! And I know how important it is to see things as close up as possible so using my leg made that the easiest way. Thanks again Jeffery appreciate you man! 🤘🤘
just ordered my stuff to get started and watching every video last to first, love how you get into your vids to show us in detail. loving the craft dave such a big help, glad I stumbled across your vids!
That is awesome to hear the channel is helping you out. Congrats on taking the first few steps in your journey and I wish you all the best as you continue down the road. And thank you for the support its much appreciated!🤘🙏🤘
I secretly want you all to myself but your videos are so awesome and informative I want your channel to blow up!! Best tattoo ‘how to’ videos out. Thank you for teaching us man
THank you so much Austin really really do appreciate the kind words my friend and I wish there was more of me to help more people who are looking for it. Its people like you that keep me motivated. Again thank you so much for the support!! 🤘🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething They say not all heroes wear capes and it is true you guys give up so much of YOUR lives for US civilians and at the very least we should be grateful...... Freedom isn't free thank you to all veterans and service men and women your country appreciates YOU!!!!! God Bless OUR Country
wait wait wait, how do you manage being AD military and being a tattoo artist?? the reason i’m just dipping my toes in the water into tattooing now is bc i thought it wasn’t plausible to get an apprenticeship and the works now bc i’m active duty. tips please!!!
Got my DragonHawk the other day and been working on the fake skin, trying to get my hand speed and power synced right. Would not have known any of this if not for you, I already feel more at ease thanks to your videos. I'll be able to go over all my old tattoos with confidence. Thanx your a great teacher.
That’s awesome Randall happy to hear you feel more at ease now!! 👍👍 congrats on the new machine as well!! And thank you Randall I appreciate the kind words my friend!! 🤘🤘
Thank you bro! You this broke down to a point that a small child could understand it! Also i have a black out tattoo aptmnt coming soon so this was knowledge to me! Shouts from Dade Mia Fl 🫡
Just found your channel about a week and some change ago I believe, and this has been one of the most helpful channels I have come across so far! I really enjoy your content, it has been so helpful and easy to understand. Your videos have given me a lot of inspiration and confidence to pursue tattooing as a side hustle! I hope you keep making videos! I'd love to see some videos of your favorite ink to use as well :) Keep up the amazing work!
Awesome, thank you!! 👍👍 As long as people want to learn I'll keep doing my best to provide you guys with content to help you along your journey, where ever that may take you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!! 🤘
Ooh I like you a LOT! You are going to be very very popular. Everything you say is accurate, you make sense, you editing is perfect, timing etc. You seem to explain everything that most people miss out with no waffle and also there’s no stupid EGO that so many other have. I am going to watch every video more than once. Thank you for your loveliness. And thank you for sharing. From Sona in London 🖤
HAHA Thank you Sona I really appreciate that!! 👍👍 I work really hard on these videos, trying to make sure I dont waist peoples time yet still make sure I am educating people about the trade and what goes into it so I'm happy to hear that hard work is noticed 🙏. Thank you soooo much for the support and kind words! It's people like you that keep me going. Thank you again Sona!!🤘🤘
Art-Something it’s definitely noticed! Even the fact you try and reply to absolutely everyone. Bless you! I’m a tattoo artist in a London shop but still quite new so I’m learning lots. I also have 3 kids to juggle. So the fact you get straight to the point and edit so well is a godsend. 🙌🏽🖤
I have binge watched your videos man. You are a great teacher. I have never done a tattoo, but I have a lot and I enjoy watching the process. Looking forward to more. Also, Semper Fi. Sgt, USMC, 2nd Fast Co and 3/5, 2005 to 2011
Fist off Semper Fi brother and thank you for you service!! 👍👍 Thank you very much Bran I really appreciate that man and I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel!!! 🤘🤘 Keep Rocking brother and stay safe!!
Hey! Gracias. Tus excelentes explicaciones y ejemplos le dan mucho valor a tu video y al tiempo que se invierte en verlo. Hoy voy a realizar mi primer tatuaje y estoy viendo tu canal para enfocar mi mente en lo que voy a hacer. Saludos desde la mística Xaman Ha
Bro! I've been watching your videos and taking notes for 2 days. I really appreciate all the time, effort, and using your body as a tutorial canvas! P.S. your wife did an epic job on her first try! You have no idea how much I've learned so far.
Thank you so much for all your videos! I've been practicing for a couple of months now and this really feels like a step in the right direction for me. I don't know where I'd be without your help and guidance. Working to and wanting to eventually get an apprenticeship somewhere! Thanks again and all the best!
You are very welcome im happy to hear these videos are helping you out. And I wish you all the best as you work toward finding an apprenticeship. Keep you head up and Keep Rocking you got this! 🤘🤘
Love your videos, in fact, they’ve saved me hours maybe months of trial and errors and mistakes. I don’t have access to an apprenticeship because I live in a sticks community and with kids I can’t just up and travel. Keep rocking this shit it’s super helpful. Thank u 🙏
I have a recommendation for shading without an RS, use the liner upside-down. What makes a liner so non-conforming is the auxiliary needle that acts as an edge that generally delivers the cutting foundation for the skin to conform to the other needle-press. This helped instill steady-handedness and attention to drag when it came down to lining with a needle that does not manufacturively conform to the angle of my left-handedness-of-choice. :) sorry if this opens pandora's box but I'm swinging on Dragonhawk's rotary-tail here lol
Crazy! Last night I was looking in your channel for a video just like this. Clutch timing. Thank you so much for all the information. I just ordered a machine pen and I am an absolute newbie. I binged watched your videos and they helped so much.
Awesome to hear Wylje! 👍 Congrats on the new equipment! And remember practice as much as you can and get comfortable with the machine on practice stuff like fake skin and what not. Be patient before touching skin. If your patient and determined then you got this!! And thanks for watching Wylje its very much appreciated!!🤘🤘
Lol thanks man I’m just a slow learner sometimes so I figured I’d break it down so I could understand it. Thanks for the support Romeo and keep rockin brother🤘🤘
Great Video! I'm surprised you only have just under 6k subs. Love how detailed you are with your coverage and examples. I would love to see a step by step "In the field" video. From drawing, setup, application, tattoo, and clean up... Sounds like a lot, but I haven't really seen a well done video like that yet on youtube... maybe lack of searching but, would still love to see one. Thanks for the great vids. Keep up the good work!
Another phenomenal vid Art. The way you break it down for others to understand is fantastic. Took your advice on the wireless power supplies and bought 2. Look forward to your upcoming videos.
Thank you so much Marcus!! 👍👍 I look forward to hearing how you like those wireless battery packs. I love mine and they are still going strong. Thanks again Marcus for watching and supporting the channel!! 🤘
Bruh how have I not found your channel until now, been learning on my own from a few UA-cam artists and you're one of the more impressive and informative ones 🤙🏾
Wow thank you so much I really do appreciate the kind words!! 🤘🤘 and I’m glad you found the channel and I wish you the best of luck as you continue down this journey!! Keep rocking🤘🤘
Bonsoir !!!! Un grand merci pour toutes ces vidéos !!!!! J’espère que vous aller continuer ainsi !!!!!! Un Français qui vous remercie !!!! A bientôt !!!
Oh wow thank you so much for the compliment Johanna !! 👍🙏👍 Sometimes I'm not sure if what I am thinking in my head it coming accross as understandable so again always great to hear thats no the case lol. 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thats awesome brother and you are very welcome my friend!! Keep at it, stay focused, never stop learning, and most importantly dont quit when and if it gets hard!! Keep Rocking brother and thank you for the support!! 🤘🤘🤘
Great advice and videos,went out and bought my self a tatoo machine during "lockdown" best thing I ever did!! Thanks for all your videos bro.keep up the great work.
Well thank you so much I appreciate the encouragement and I’m just glad to know you guys Learning from these videos and bettering yourself the best you can!!👍👍
hey, im trying to learn how to tattoo and i bought my stuff already, been practicing for quite some time now, im still on my very early stage. just know that your videos help me a lot in understanding things. thank you so so so so much
Thats awesome to hear Argane, I'm happy to hear these videos are helping you out as you start down this journey!!! Stick with it stay focused and patient and you got this!! 🤘🤘
Your videos are really informative and helpful for young artists like me keep it up 💪💪, can't to see your channel grow and also wish we could get a timelapse vid of you tattooing in the future. Love from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thank you Cheeze I appreciate that brother!! And yes I think I can work out a Timelapse for you guys. Ill add it to the video list. And thank you again and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thank you so much Strawberry!! 👍👍 That really means a lot. I put a good bit of time into these videos so its great to hear the time spend is worth it! Thank you again strawberry really appreciate the support!! 🤘🤘
I feel you man. I was looking for these video too. I think thats why I'm making them so other dont have to struggle as much. Thanks Quile I really appreciate the support!! Keep ROcking!! 🤘🤘
I love the videos! They are very informative. Is there anyway you could do a more in-depth video on needles and when/how they’re used. I’m just beginning and I see some many different types.
I love your videos and I look forward to whenever you upload. I got new tattoo equipment a couple of weeks ago and learning from you before I start poking around. Thank you for the content man!
Thank you Alexa, I appreciate the support!!👍👍 Congrats on the equipment and glad to hear your taking the time to educate yourself the best you can before "poking" around lol!! 🤘 Thanks again Alexa for watching and supporting the channel!
I just wanted to say thank you! It’s been nice to see things visually. You’ll probably get to this or already have a video on it I haven’t gotten to yet, but understanding the different taper lengths would be helpful?
No problem Kendra and I'm happy to hear that the visualls where able to help you out as well 👍👍!! I dont have a video about taper but I did add it to the list of future videos. The list is kinda long so It may or may not take a little while to get to it but i certainly will. Thank you again Kendra much appreciated!! 🤘🤘
Hey @Art-Something - thank you so much for this video, this is exactly what I think everyone learning Tattooing gets stuck at - and there's only so many ways you can explain angles and weight etc... Don't know if you remember I commented before, but this is just the sort of thing I was mentioning would be handy, and you'll absolutely nailed it! One thing would of been helpful to explain the differences in Taper? I've been told that a longer taper will hold more ink so you don't have to dip it as often, but that makes it more likely to blow out (? think that's the right term is it?!), so using a smaller taper with less ink can be easier to do finer work perhaps, but requires more consideration of how often and how much to dip? I love how you've got your left arm with your practice work too - I've just gotten that started myself haha!
Thank you very much Haydeez I really appreciate that!! 👍👍 And great point, I will have to make another video down the road explaining what each taper is best for. Thanks again Haydeez for the support!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething Thanks is all to you brother! Following your channel get started and chatting with you here and there in the comments - makes me realise why a lot of people like twitch streamers and stuff, you're on the level mate! I love some of your charcoal work btw, I love working in charcoal and pastell! The other day i did a couple of pieces with some cheap rotaries I've bought, and a friend who's an artist has a nice Coil Liner and a Hybrid cartridge machine she's going to sell me once the lockdown is over so I've taken the plunge now from stick and poke, to machine. Been rewatching your videos and the things you've explained so far really gave me the confidence just to get stuck in. Obviously the bits I've done on myself so far are janky 😅 but they're my Jank, and I can live with mistakes made learning something, and fixing them is another learning curve so all bless! I'd love to show you a pic, shame can't comment photos on here!
✅Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/daveinks.88/
✅Art-Something Tattoo Podcast!: artsomethingtattoopodcast.buzzsprout.com
✅ PATREON FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: www.patreon.com/ArtSomething All the videos will still be free on UA-cam I will just be offering early access and a little behind the scenes in the future.
✅Also I have added some links to "some" of the equipment and supplies I use that are obtainable from Amazon. I will keep updating the list as I try new things. Not all the equipment I use is available on amazon but I will do my best to link you guys with new equipment and supplies as time goes on. Thanks again everyone for watching!! You guys and gals are amazing!! 🤘
Sir can I get your Instagram I'd?
Yeah sorry i dont post much on IG but ill start getting back into it here soon. @daveinks.88
Please can you check your Instagram account..I messaged u on my personal page. I need some help with a couple shading questions for this weeks piece. I really appreciate your time. I don't know how to message you on here😁
please how do I message you on here
@@a4iantidote4insanitystreet52 hey guy, sorry if I sound rude, but maybe want to ask Dave there if he'd mind you sliding in his DM's with questions.. just saying, tuition and advice is the sort of thing people pay good money for..! no offence meant or anything
This man tatted examples on his leg and that’s gangster AF
HAHA thanks Antonio. I figured no one I know would want a tattoo of a few lines soo..... the old leg came in handy again lol. Appreciate the support brother!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Fucking solid and dedicated to the core brother
Talk about dedication
I've been searching for you, bob ross reborn mythbusters sounding tattoo guy. Thank you. You make a great video sir.
HAHAHAHA 🤣 Thank you for that laugh Jill I think I needed that lol!! 🤘🤘 And thank you for the compliment I'm really happy people are learning and enjoying the content! 👍👍
MYTHBUSTERS SOUNDING TATTOO GUY LMFAOOOOOO ACCURATE
Greatest comment ever!
Hahahahaha bob Ross and adam savage had a tattooing baby.
I thought the exact same thing!!! The Bob Ross of the tattoo profession!!
i’m the kind of person who learns more by doing things then watching other people do things but you’ve been really helpful while i wait to get my machine
Your a beast for doing this, taking the time to clue these pencils together so we have a clear understanding of the needles. tattooing yourself for a tutorial is awesome asf! Thanks for all of this. I've learned a lot from watching your videos!
Dude, you're seriously an angel in disguise. I was researching like crazy to try and find a ton of the materials to start tattooing, and you literally have it all linked in the bio on TOP of all this amazing info. Thank you!!!
Can we appreciate how much effort he put into showing taper sizes
i did my first tattoo ever yesterday on some practice skin ! thanks to you i felt prepared to drive right in keep up the videos fr
WOW Lexiii That really is awesome to hear!! Congrats on making the step and feeling good about it!! 🤘🤘🤘 Be patient and keep at it and you got this!! 👍
Right for me too were so helpful!!! becouse i know i was doing something wrong ( with colours my needle clogged every five minutes) and lines some where goog and some bad .. but without a guide you just dont know what to change .. I was just try and try but no improvment at all. In a video he fixed my problems with clogged needle with colours.
I'm so glad I found your videos... been in the tattoo industry since I was 14 was taught a lot, I'm 33 now... unfortunately had my machine stolen 7 yrs ago and just recently replaced it so I'm a little rusty and your video r bringing everything back. I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome so I baught myself a dragonhawk atom tattoo pen (less vibration) I love it so much, so easy to switch between cartridges and colors... cuts the time down
Thank you for your vids I appreciate it greatly
Wow congrats on getting a new machine and diving back into tattooing again!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
SOrry to hear about the carpal tunnel, but more power to you for finding a way to work around it
by buying a machine that makes it easier on you. And I really like the pen machines plus
with cartridges it just makes life a little easier. I'm happy to hear the videos have helped you get
back into the swing of things. I appreciate your support and wish you nothing but the best as you
dive back into tattooing!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Bro! Thanks a million times over for this. I've literally been searching for tutorials on what can be done with a round shader and could find anything! Mad props to u for using your own skin to show us how its done. 100% respect homie!!! Subscribed!
Thats awesome Visual, Glad I could help you out man!! And thanks for the support man Its much appreciated!! Keep grinding man and enjoy the journey!! 🤘🤘
Thanks so much for responding! I'm right here taking all your info in!
At any point, whenever u have the time, wud u be able to go over using a 1rl and or 3rl for small detailed tattoos? Thanks again for the amazing content. Xxx
@@ArtSomething do you have a Facebook???
Thanks for making all these videos. You’re really one of the only ones teaching about tattooing on here that actually go in depth. All other videos can be really vague.
Thank you very much Edwin for the kind words I really do appreciate that. I will continue to do my best to bring you guys as much information as possible in regards to tattooing and all that goes into it. Thank you Edwin for supporting the channel much appreciated!! 🤘🤘
well... i have seen that you can explain so good on the other videos but in this video when your leg showed up i was like... ok this guy is a legend... i did a few years of art school and i started watching your videos randomly and you made me to buy all what i need to tattoo and give it a try. sorry for my bad english , but this channel is everything what i need to train myself and i want in one day just to be this good as you are so i can teach other people for free... i like this type of personality because i am the same, who encourage other people just to try... thank you for everything what you did...
Thank you Aliosha im glad you really enjoyed the video and i was happy to donate a portion of my leg to do so lol. And I hope you keep pushing to the point you can help other as well cause we are a community that should be supporting each other not tearing down. And Thank you again for the support its much appreciated keep your head up and Keep Rocking!!🤘🤘
This was extremely informative. I dont know anything about tattooing from a hole in the wall but this make a ton of sense! I go in for an apprenticeship this week! Excited.
My man, I have been drawing, painting and sculpting for a long time and decided to start tattooing about a month ago, I found your channel literally two days ago and I absolutely love it, I know guys that tattoo and I get tattoos all the time and have sat in Thoth them to learn but honestly I’ve learned more from watching your videos and in just two days my attitude and noticeable skill set has increased phenomenally. I’m still drawing and practicing everyday staying in touch with shops and people around giving them my drawings and what not, and that was before I even saw your channel. Every question I’ve ran into so far you’ve covered it! You’re amazing!!!!
Wow Thomas that is really awesome to hear that the videos are really helping you out!!🤘🤘 Sounds like you are doing things right by getting yourself hooked up with a tattoo shop and connections like that. Just keep learning and trying new things, hell sometimes we amaze our selves! Be patient and enjoy the ride man!! 🤘 Thanks for watching Thomas I appreciate the support!!
I can every human say:to be a Tattoo Artist is a hard Job and you learn every Day.your Videos are great!!!
You're legit the most helpful person on UA-cam as far as tattooing goes. Kudos to you, brother.
Side note: that black ink is great
Thank you soo much Tevin Really do appreciate that brother!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
Your videos have been crazy helpful! I've been painting for 25 years, just now dipping my toes in tattooing, everything I needed to know was explained in your videos. Thanks, man.
Oh that amazing Jessica!! Really happy to hear you decided to dive in and put those painting skills to work on the skin. And its
awesome to hear you learned what you needed to know from these videos!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘Keep on ROCKING!!
I've been devouring videos in preparation of getting back into tattooing and your videos are hands down THE best I've seen. Clear and concise information with nothing left out and entertaining to watch to boot. Well done man, and thank you.
Wow, thank you Josh!! Glad to hear that!! 🤘🤘
I went to school for art have a state certification and I always wanted to tattoo I binge watched you. I tattooed the fake skin and was so comfortable with what I was doing. Truly awesome and informational!
Wow that’s awesome to hear Brandy!! And being comfortable with what you’re doing can be half the battle sometimes. So keep at it keep rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Damn brings back memories from tattooing myself for the first time to pratice when I was 17.
Great video, great info and some really nice demos.
Thanks Losado appreciate that brother. 🙏 I put a lot of time into them so I appreciate the fact that other people find them educational and understandable. Thanks again Losade appreciate it man!! 🤘🤘
I just ordered EVERYTHING I need to get started and I’ve been watching your videos non stop! You’ve helped out a lot and you do some awesome work! Thank you! :)
Congrats on the new equipment Monica!!👍👍 Glad to see the videos are helping you out🤘🤘 I appreciate your support and keep rockin🤘🤘
Hey Dave, I've been studying tattooing for a long ass time, I understand completely every part of a tattoo needle (diameter, number of needles, shader/liner/mag) the only thing I don't understand is how you know when to use what tapers. I would really appreciate if you did a video on just tapers.
Thank you for teaching me so much, I've loved learning from you, you make things so easy to understand!
Thanks Shandie I will certainly add that to my video playlist. As a few people have asked for me to make a video
about tapers. 🤘🤘
Hey. Man, tapers determine the dot size. The long tapers slip into the skin and leave a smaller dot. The medium tapers punch through causing a larger dot. So long taper is good for smooth shading. Less trauma, more passes, smooth. Medium taper more trauma, but more effiencient for color packing. Tapers control how the needle enters the skin. Dot size
hands down, best tattoo channel out there.
Wow thank you so much I really appreciate that and keep rocking!! 🤘🤘
So awesome! Love that you went to even tattoo yourself to show the difference in the needles. Definitely a great video as always!
Thank you Jeffery!! Appreciate that man 👊! Yeah it's the old practice legs lol... so much random stuff from the past It's kinda nice to add some more randomness to the leg lol! And I know how important it is to see things as close up as possible so using my leg made that the easiest way. Thanks again Jeffery appreciate you man! 🤘🤘
just ordered my stuff to get started and watching every video last to first, love how you get into your vids to show us in detail. loving the craft dave such a big help, glad I stumbled across your vids!
That is awesome to hear the channel is helping you out. Congrats on taking the first few steps in your journey and I wish you all the best as you continue down the road. And thank you for the support its much appreciated!🤘🙏🤘
I secretly want you all to myself but your videos are so awesome and informative I want your channel to blow up!! Best tattoo ‘how to’ videos out. Thank you for teaching us man
THank you so much Austin really really do appreciate the kind words my friend and I wish there was more of me to help more people who are looking for it. Its people like you that keep me motivated. Again thank you so much for the support!! 🤘🤘🤘
The Best informative videos man! Idk anyone else willing to hot glue so many pencils together just to show us how the needles work lol keep it up !💯
HAHAHA yeah that was suppose to be easy lol! Thanks Martin I really appreciate you watching and supporting the channel!!! much appreciated! 🤘🤘🤘
Hey I am a complete newb to tattooing so thanks for these vids they have really helped me understand all the different things I needed to learn
Dude wtf I didnt know you were a marine!!!!!! Thank you for serving our country!!!!!
Thanks Toke!! My pleasure man!!🤘
@@ArtSomething They say not all heroes wear capes and it is true you guys give up so much of YOUR lives for US civilians and at the very least we should be grateful...... Freedom isn't free thank you to all veterans and service men and women your country appreciates YOU!!!!! God Bless OUR Country
wait wait wait, how do you manage being AD military and being a tattoo artist?? the reason i’m just dipping my toes in the water into tattooing now is bc i thought it wasn’t plausible to get an apprenticeship and the works now bc i’m active duty. tips please!!!
Underrated UA-cam channel for sure man I’ve learned many things from your videos 👍🏽👍🏽 I’m looking forward to future uploads!
I appreciate that Juan, really do!! 👍I'm happy to help and am glad to hear the videos are helping you out man!! 🤘
Got my DragonHawk the other day and been working on the fake skin, trying to get my hand speed and power synced right. Would not have known any of this if not for you, I already feel more at ease thanks to your videos. I'll be able to go over all my old tattoos with confidence. Thanx your a great teacher.
That’s awesome Randall happy to hear you feel more at ease now!! 👍👍 congrats on the new machine as well!! And thank you Randall I appreciate the kind words my friend!! 🤘🤘
Thank you bro! You this broke down to a point that a small child could understand it! Also i have a black out tattoo aptmnt coming soon so this was knowledge to me! Shouts from Dade Mia Fl 🫡
As a total nerd i love how you teach this! Thank you so much!
The work u put into these videos still amazes me
I like this guy! He's got the right branch's decor in the background!
HAHA thanks brother!!! Semper FI!! 🤘🤘🤘
Great explanation on needles, pretty useful for all of us rookies; thanks a lot Dave.
Very welcome Garcia im glad it was helpful!! 🤘
Just found your channel about a week and some change ago I believe, and this has been one of the most helpful channels I have come across so far! I really enjoy your content, it has been so helpful and easy to understand. Your videos have given me a lot of inspiration and confidence to pursue tattooing as a side hustle! I hope you keep making videos! I'd love to see some videos of your favorite ink to use as well :) Keep up the amazing work!
Awesome, thank you!! 👍👍 As long as people want to learn I'll keep doing my best to provide you guys with content to help you along your journey, where ever that may take you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!! 🤘
Only tattoo tutorial channel i'm subscribed to!
Thank you King really appreciate that support my Friend!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
This video deserves an award 🥇
Ooh I like you a LOT! You are going to be very very popular. Everything you say is accurate, you make sense, you editing is perfect, timing etc. You seem to explain everything that most people miss out with no waffle and also there’s no stupid EGO that so many other have. I am going to watch every video more than once. Thank you for your loveliness. And thank you for sharing. From Sona in London 🖤
HAHA Thank you Sona I really appreciate that!! 👍👍 I work really hard on these videos, trying to make sure I dont waist peoples time yet still make sure I am educating people about the trade and what goes into it so I'm happy to hear that hard work is noticed 🙏. Thank you soooo much for the support and kind words! It's people like you that keep me going. Thank you again Sona!!🤘🤘
Art-Something it’s definitely noticed! Even the fact you try and reply to absolutely everyone. Bless you! I’m a tattoo artist in a London shop but still quite new so I’m learning lots. I also have 3 kids to juggle. So the fact you get straight to the point and edit so well is a godsend. 🙌🏽🖤
I have binge watched your videos man. You are a great teacher. I have never done a tattoo, but I have a lot and I enjoy watching the process. Looking forward to more. Also, Semper Fi. Sgt, USMC, 2nd Fast Co and 3/5, 2005 to 2011
Fist off Semper Fi brother and thank you for you service!! 👍👍 Thank you very much Bran I really appreciate that
man and I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel!!! 🤘🤘 Keep Rocking brother and stay safe!!
This dude is the straight TRUTH
Hey! Gracias. Tus excelentes explicaciones y ejemplos le dan mucho valor a tu video y al tiempo que se invierte en verlo. Hoy voy a realizar mi primer tatuaje y estoy viendo tu canal para enfocar mi mente en lo que voy a hacer.
Saludos desde la mística Xaman Ha
¡¡Muchas gracias!! ¡Me alegra escuchar que disfrutes de los videos! Y gracias nuevamente por su apoyo !!!🤘🙏🤘
Nobodys videos help like yours thank you so much
Thank you Ana I appreciate that!!! 👍👍 And thank you for supporting the channel!! 🤘🤘
I really love your videos. I haven't tattooed in over 15 years and I am trying to get going again. Your videos have been extremely helpful
Bro! I've been watching your videos and taking notes for 2 days. I really appreciate all the time, effort, and using your body as a tutorial canvas! P.S. your wife did an epic job on her first try! You have no idea how much I've learned so far.
Thank you so much for all your videos! I've been practicing for a couple of months now and this really feels like a step in the right direction for me. I don't know where I'd be without your help and guidance. Working to and wanting to eventually get an apprenticeship somewhere! Thanks again and all the best!
You are very welcome im happy to hear these videos are helping you out. And I wish you all the best as you work toward finding an apprenticeship. Keep you head up and Keep Rocking you got this! 🤘🤘
Love your videos, in fact, they’ve saved me hours maybe months of trial and errors and mistakes. I don’t have access to an apprenticeship because I live in a sticks community and with kids I can’t just up and travel. Keep rocking this shit it’s super helpful. Thank u 🙏
MAAAAAN i was just thinking about this today and you came across again on my recommended videos!!!! im starting and this was very helpful!!!!
Oh thats awesome to hear!! 👍👍 Im glad they recommended it to you and it helped you out, really great to hear!! 🤘🤘
I have a recommendation for shading without an RS, use the liner upside-down. What makes a liner so non-conforming is the auxiliary needle that acts as an edge that generally delivers the cutting foundation for the skin to conform to the other needle-press. This helped instill steady-handedness and attention to drag when it came down to lining with a needle that does not manufacturively conform to the angle of my left-handedness-of-choice. :) sorry if this opens pandora's box but I'm swinging on Dragonhawk's rotary-tail here lol
Love the way you used pencils bro. Awesome
Very cool and interesting with examples. I have more than 5 years of experience and I know all this, but it was interesting to watch. Thank You!
Thank you I appreciate that!! And I respect your for saying what you said. Lot of artist wouldn't so again thank you.🤘🤘
Thank you from France. You're excellent !
No problem Horizons Glad you enjoyed it! 🤘
This information is very helpful for tattoo artists. Very good... And thanks for this video 😍😍
Glad you liked it Yogi and thank you for the support its always appreciated! 🤘🙏
I from Russia, and 2 mount's ago beginning tattoo, very important video for me, thanks.men🙌
Crazy! Last night I was looking in your channel for a video just like this. Clutch timing. Thank you so much for all the information. I just ordered a machine pen and I am an absolute newbie. I binged watched your videos and they helped so much.
Awesome to hear Wylje! 👍 Congrats on the new equipment! And remember practice as much as you can and get comfortable with the machine on practice stuff like fake skin and what not. Be patient before touching skin. If your patient and determined then you got this!! And thanks for watching Wylje its very much appreciated!!🤘🤘
Great video!! You perfectly showed how they work it be so hard to explain to people how it works
😍 the crafting with Dave episodes
HAHA yeah I think my crafting skill are about all used up lol. Thanks for the support 🤘🤘🤘
im enjoying learning from your videos a lot, i especially like that you went the extra extra mile and crafted stuff for this video. kudos man!
Lol thanks man I’m just a slow learner sometimes so I figured I’d break it down so I could understand it. Thanks for the support Romeo and keep rockin brother🤘🤘
Great Video! I'm surprised you only have just under 6k subs. Love how detailed you are with your coverage and examples. I would love to see a step by step "In the field" video. From drawing, setup, application, tattoo, and clean up... Sounds like a lot, but I haven't really seen a well done video like that yet on youtube... maybe lack of searching but, would still love to see one. Thanks for the great vids. Keep up the good work!
very informative video, badass too show it in action on your own leg. also thanks for your service!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the vide jarret!! 👍👍 And for what we do thats what legs are for lol. Appreciate the support brother!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Another phenomenal vid Art. The way you break it down for others to understand is fantastic. Took your advice on the wireless power supplies and bought 2. Look forward to your upcoming videos.
Thank you so much Marcus!! 👍👍 I look forward to hearing how you like those wireless battery packs. I love mine and they are still going strong. Thanks again Marcus for watching and supporting the channel!! 🤘
Your videos are awesome! I’m making a point to like every one I watch ;)
Wow thank you SOOO much for the support my Friend!! 🤘🙏🤘 And KEEP ROCKING!!!
EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED! thanks brother, stay safe out there!
Bruh how have I not found your channel until now, been learning on my own from a few UA-cam artists and you're one of the more impressive and informative ones 🤙🏾
Wow thank you so much I really do appreciate the kind words!! 🤘🤘 and I’m glad you found the channel and I wish you the best of luck as you continue down this journey!! Keep rocking🤘🤘
Bonsoir !!!! Un grand merci pour toutes ces vidéos !!!!! J’espère que vous aller continuer ainsi !!!!!! Un Français qui vous remercie !!!! A bientôt !!!
Merci beaucoup monsieur, j'apprécie vraiment le soutien !!🤘🤘
Very helpful and well explained video. And thank you for your service man
Much appreciated. And you are very welcome MIke!! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🤘
Really lovely video, thank you for explaining it so well and for showing real examples - you're doing a great job at teaching this!
Oh wow thank you so much for the compliment Johanna !! 👍🙏👍 Sometimes I'm not sure if what I am thinking
in my head it coming accross as understandable so again always great to hear thats no the case lol. 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thank you is not enough bro!omg you are amazing you open my eyes, bless you my friend
Thats awesome brother and you are very welcome my friend!! Keep at it, stay focused, never stop learning, and most importantly dont quit when and if it gets hard!! Keep Rocking brother and thank you for the support!! 🤘🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething I love tattoos is my passion,your channel is amazing we keep in touch
dudeeeeee i understand so muchhh betterrr now thank you sooo muchhhh
No problem Cesar!! Really am happy to help!! 🤘🤘
This help out big time I bought some RS and haven’t used them yet but gonna do some practice runs before use on a client thank you for the video❤
Great advice and videos,went out and bought my self a tatoo machine during "lockdown" best thing I ever did!! Thanks for all your videos bro.keep up the great work.
Appreciate it bro u been helpn me since the pandemic started and I started and I got alot better
Thats awesome to hear Larry!! THanks for sharing that brother!!! 🤘🤘
You are a great duckin person. Love you man for teaching us
Well thank you so much I appreciate the encouragement and I’m just glad to know you guys Learning from these videos and bettering yourself the best you can!!👍👍
Your videos are great & very useful I just got a mast dragon hawk tattoo kit & I can’t wait to try it out !! Keep making videos
Thats awesome congrats on the new equipment!! And best of luck as you start down this journey!! Keep at it and Keep ROcking!! 🤘🤘🤘
Third video seen today, nothing to regret, about to start trying some of your tips right now. Thank hoy sir! 💪
You got this!🤘🤘
Absolute legend keep it up these vids help thnx
No problem 👍 Happy to help!! Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it!! 🤘🤘
hey, im trying to learn how to tattoo and i bought my stuff already, been practicing for quite some time now, im still on my very early stage. just know that your videos help me a lot in understanding things. thank you so so so so much
Thats awesome to hear Argane, I'm happy to hear these videos are helping you out as you start down this journey!!! Stick with it stay focused and patient and you got this!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething thank you so much, you are helping a lot of people 🤍 im front diff country but help me a lot
Your videos are really informative and helpful for young artists like me keep it up 💪💪, can't to see your channel grow and also wish we could get a timelapse vid of you tattooing in the future. Love from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thank you Cheeze I appreciate that brother!! And yes I think I can work out a Timelapse for you guys. Ill add it to the video list. And thank you again and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
This is what im looking for. For about 2 weeks haha thanks again Sir. More power 🤘
Well I'm happy you found it!! 👍👍 And I thank you for watching and supporting the channel!! Keep Rocking Pink!!!
Love the video, definitely cleared up some confusion for me! How do you know when you have overworked the skin when color packing?
Thank you soo Much. This video helps me more than you know.
How do you not have more subs? Very professional and informative, with a great attitude. Keep it up 💜
Thank you so much Strawberry!! 👍👍 That really means a lot. I put a good bit of time into these videos so its great to hear the time
spend is worth it! Thank you again strawberry really appreciate the support!! 🤘🤘
Art-Something absolutely! I love your videos. Way better than any teacher on UA-cam in my opinion!! I hope you’re here to stay for awhile, hahaha!
I've been sharing these videos with my friends
That's awesome Ronald I really appreciate that man!! 🤘🤘
This was very informative. Thank youn
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!! 🤘
This was great and super helpful
Thats awesome to hear Alysha. And thank you for the support!! Keep Rocking🤘
Quality work, keep doing these! When I was learning to tattoo I was searching for you!!!!
I feel you man. I was looking for these video too. I think thats why I'm making them so other dont have to struggle as much. Thanks Quile I really appreciate the support!! Keep ROcking!! 🤘🤘
I love the videos! They are very informative. Is there anyway you could do a more in-depth video on needles and when/how they’re used. I’m just beginning and I see some many different types.
Just started tattooing love your vids there a big help.
Great to hear that Josh glad you are enjoying the vids!! ANd thank you for the support!! 🤘🤘🤘
I love your videos and I look forward to whenever you upload. I got new tattoo equipment a couple of weeks ago and learning from you before I start poking around. Thank you for the content man!
Thank you Alexa, I appreciate the support!!👍👍 Congrats on the equipment and glad to hear your taking the time to educate yourself
the best you can before "poking" around lol!! 🤘 Thanks again Alexa for watching and supporting the channel!
Thank you for your work on this channel! Such awesome and helpful information!
No problem Brandon I'm happy the videos are helping you out man! 🤘🤘
Just learned you're a marine. Love and respect man you're awesome 💪
Ur videos really make sense thanks bro
Glad to hear it Chris!! 👍And thank you for watching and supporting the channel, much appreciated!! 🤘
I honestly mainly use round shaders for my thick lines, say traditional... but I’ll have to try it with some tight shading!
Yeah those thick lines thats what those round shaders are best for sure! Thanks Jeremy keep on rocking man!! 🤘
Excellent work brother
Thank you Untold much appreciated brother!! 🤘🤘
Hey I was wondering if you could do a video on how to tell the difference in needles and which ones to use and all that good stuff.
I just wanted to say thank you! It’s been nice to see things visually.
You’ll probably get to this or already have a video on it I haven’t gotten to yet, but understanding the different taper lengths would be helpful?
No problem Kendra and I'm happy to hear that the visualls where able to help you out as well 👍👍!! I dont have a video about taper but I did add it to the list of future videos. The list is kinda long so It may or may not take a little while to get to it but i certainly will. Thank you again Kendra much appreciated!! 🤘🤘
Hey @Art-Something - thank you so much for this video, this is exactly what I think everyone learning Tattooing gets stuck at - and there's only so many ways you can explain angles and weight etc... Don't know if you remember I commented before, but this is just the sort of thing I was mentioning would be handy, and you'll absolutely nailed it! One thing would of been helpful to explain the differences in Taper? I've been told that a longer taper will hold more ink so you don't have to dip it as often, but that makes it more likely to blow out (? think that's the right term is it?!), so using a smaller taper with less ink can be easier to do finer work perhaps, but requires more consideration of how often and how much to dip? I love how you've got your left arm with your practice work too - I've just gotten that started myself haha!
Thank you very much Haydeez I really appreciate that!! 👍👍 And great point, I will have to make another video down the road explaining what each taper is best for. Thanks again Haydeez for the support!! 🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething Thanks is all to you brother! Following your channel get started and chatting with you here and there in the comments - makes me realise why a lot of people like twitch streamers and stuff, you're on the level mate! I love some of your charcoal work btw, I love working in charcoal and pastell! The other day i did a couple of pieces with some cheap rotaries I've bought, and a friend who's an artist has a nice Coil Liner and a Hybrid cartridge machine she's going to sell me once the lockdown is over so I've taken the plunge now from stick and poke, to machine. Been rewatching your videos and the things you've explained so far really gave me the confidence just to get stuck in. Obviously the bits I've done on myself so far are janky 😅 but they're my Jank, and I can live with mistakes made learning something, and fixing them is another learning curve so all bless! I'd love to show you a pic, shame can't comment photos on here!
Dude you’ve helped me out so much with your videos. Thank you thank you thank you 🤘
You’re more than welcome!! And I’m really happy to hear you’re enjoying learning from the videos! Keep at it and keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
I feel like I'll be more comfortable lining with my shader. Gonna try it back home.