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March 26, 2012

 

Tue 20th March – So this session was the 1st sitting on family friend Rhys, who wanted a large koi carp on his leg. This was a big outline for me, so I was a little unsure with my timing before hand, but as soon as I got the transfer on and started outlining, I was on a little misson! ha loved this sitting – after I finished the outline I sculpted the koi fish itself, making it look bolder than the cherry blossoms and so coming to the end of the sitting I was disappointed I didn’t have time to start the colour! But it gives me something exciting to look forward to for the next session! Big thanks to Rhys – you were a great customer, I cant wait till next time to get some vibrant colour in there:)

Wed 21st March – This was the 1st session on a friend who wanted an eagle on his shoulder blade, and so after picking the right shape and size, I got the transfer on and started the outline.  After the basic outline, I added the bits of detail that will make a difference to the end tattoo, and then started doing all the black sections of shading in the wings, tummy, face and claws.  I really liked this design and I was excited to do a bird tattoo as it was my 1st, and I really enjoyed it – I didn’t want the session to end – I can’t wait to get the colour in there, but I’m happy with how the tattoos looking so far, and my customer was really liking it so far, so bring on the next session and lets get the fab shades of brown in there :)

 

Sun 25th March – I had two appointments today, so my 1st customer was someone who has been sort of collecting tattoos from everyone in the studio, and he came to me wanting his partners name on his chest.  After picking the placement that he liked best, I got started on the script – although this doesn’t appear to be a difficult tattoo, script is one of the hardest things to tattoo.  I gave myself plenty of time, but was surprised that I finished it a little early, so looking at his chest I asked whether he was happy for me to add a small bit of shadow with the script, and he was well up for it! Once the shading was done the tattoo was complete:) I was really happy with the way it looked after adding the shading – gave it a little kick and he loved it, so I couldn’t ask for more :)

My second customer was Shelly – you may remember her from a few weeks ago who had the outline of a large butterfly ribbon design on her back. This was the colouring session, and I couldn’t wait – I started with adding the multiple shades of blue in the wings and ribbon, then the multiple shades of pink.  After that, I added the yellow and orange to the body and ribbon flicks – I really loved the colours in this design, I think they really bounce off each other:) adding the white was the last bit and then we were done:) Shelly loved her new tattoo, and I super enjoyed this tattoo – amazingly lovely woman and beautiful tattoo design! Best part of the job is seeing someone so happy with something you have done :) Massive thank you to her you’re a special lady! :)

Well that’s it from me for this week, and next week is my last blog in this studio – so busy busy but I cant wait:)

Catch ya later guys xxx

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March 19, 2012

Hey guys, so this week I got to tattoo four nights which was ace :) :)

Mon 12th March – So this sitting was on a customer of the shop, who had read my blog and came in wanting to get a black and grey rose on his arm.  I was excited because on the same arm I was going to tattoo, Jerry had already done a tribal piece on the top of his arm – Carl had done a black and grey cross on his inner forearm, and then Nick (my daddy) had done a black and grey angel on his outer forearm.  After picking the right spot, I got on with the outline. After that, I gave shape to the tattoo by adding black then different shades of grey, finishing with highlights! I really enjoyed doing this tattoo. I loved the design and the style of this tattoo, but it was also a nice feeling to add a piece of art to the same customer that so many members of our studio had also tattooed :) My customer really loved his tattoo and wants to get some more so I was chuffed :)

Tue 13th March – This sitting was cool as I got to tattoo another piece on a customer I tattooed weeks ago – it was a set of wings around a portrait Nick had done. This time, he wanted a black and grey rose with a scroll cutting through with his sons name on it! This sitting was nice for me because I got to use a few different techniques and machines to create the tattoo, so I really enjoyed it plus he had it pretty big on the back of his forearm, so a nice space to work with:) As always outline and script done first, followed by my multiple shades of black, grey and white.  I was really happy with how it turned out and my customer was super impressed so I had a huge grin. Although I aim to do my best with every tattoo I do, there’s always a bit more pressure when its meaningful to the customer and I was just so happy he liked it :)

Wed 14th March – This was a tattoo I have been wanting to do for a while, I tattooed Phil a friend of mine back when I first started my apprenticeship – it was a new school style cats head with a crown, and we planned on doing an owl in the same style with a monocle and pipe, and I finally got to start it:) Because Phil worked until later than I would normally start tattooing, I knew I wouldn’t get this piece finished, so I got as much done as I could in the time we had.  I started with a nice bold outline then shaded the moustache, followed by colouring in the eye and pipe section, then adding the black shading to certain parts of the owls face and eye socket.  Then the bit I was most looking forward to  doing, which was adding the cool shading in the monocle :) really happy with the way the tattoo is looking and so was Phil :) just can’t wait for the next session so we can get the really funky colours in it :)

Thurs 15th March – So this sitting was a touch up on me Aunty Shell – some of you might remember the large funky black cat I did with purple webbing around on the leg of one of our close family friends Shelly a few weeks ago:) I love tattooing me Aunty Shell, because when we get started chatting we don’t stop ha She came in for a second pass over the black and I was really happy with how bold this tattoo is! She loves it so it was nice to get to see it up close again :)

I want to thank all my customers this week – all great sitters and good skin and so I really enjoyed every session!  As I have said before, anyone who would like to get a tattoo from me, please feel free to pop in to the shop with a design or reference and I can get you booked in :) I have some really funky designs booked in for next week, so check them out in next week’s blog :)

well that’s it from me for now
catch ya later :) xxxx

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March 12, 2012

Hey everyone:) so me and Chris got exciting news this week – we have more nights a week that we are able to tattoo :) Dead chuffed, so this weeks blog is longer than usual :)

Mon 5th March – So this sitting was a little stressful at first – I had a cancellation, so I had to call round my customers to see if anyone could be brought forward – it stared looking dire, but luckily my friend Craig who I’m currently doing a leg sleeve on, was able to get inked:) Craig sent me a pic of what he wanted.  I got it drawn out and thankfully Craig liked the size as it slotted in nicely on his shin, slightly behind parts of the other tattoos I have done already.  So the design was a cool old school anchor with a skull and cross bones in front, with rope wrapping around.  Once I got the placement correct and the out line done, I began shading the relevant sections of the tattoo with black -  all of the tattoos I have done on his leg have been in black and grey of varying shades, and I was glad when Craig asked for a dash of colour in this one :) Unfortunately, I didn’t get this finished in this sitting, but I cant wait for the next session and I think the tattoo will really come together :) Big thanks for helping me out by coming in early Craig your a star :)

Tue 6th March – I was really exited about this sitting, my mate and customer of the shop Picco wanted a lotus flower with an eyeball in the centre tattooing on his arm.  After drawing it up, I showed Picco and he loved it, and was happy for me to do bright colours :) Once he was happy with the placement, I got to work on the outline sculpting it into this cool bold shape.  After that, I added the multiple shades of greens and pinkie/purples to the petals. Then I added dark and light shades of green to the iris, and ending with white highlights, shadows and red veins to the eye ball.  I was really chuffed with how the tattoo looked – the colours were vibrant which was what I wanted for this piece, and Picco was ultra excited! He is one of the nicest guys and a great sitter so thank you Picco :)I know we have more planed so I cant wait :)

Wed 7th March – So this sitting was ace – first its an extra tattoo I got to do this week, but second because I got to tattoo Carl (one of the tattooist in our studio plus long ass time close family friend!!!!)I was so excited as I had asked Carl a while ago if he wanted anything done by me, and so he had drawn up this cool sugar skull! He wanted it on the back of his calf, slotted between two exciting tattoos, one of which my big sis Baby Jane tattooed on him back in the day when she was an apprentice :):) now you can see why I was so excited right? ha Well after getting the outline done, Carl had a few specifics he wanted, but after that I had free rain so I picked the sections I wanted in black and those I wanted shading. I have to say I love tattooing Carl, not only is he the perfect sitter, with awesome skin, but I got to chat tattoo lingo with him which was fun – I was gutted when the session finished as I was just enjoying it so much, but I’m super happy with how its looking so far and Carl was impressed which made me super duper happy!:) Thhhhanks Carl – you’re the bomb can’t wait to get it finished for you :)

Sun 11th March – I know I sound overly cheesy this week, but this was also a faaaaab sitting as I got to tattoo Me Donna!!!! for those of you unsure who this is, this girly is my big sis Baby Jane’s bezzie and practically big sis no.2 :) Donna wanted this funky treble clef, bass clef, music note scramble design on her foot (some would say if she loved me at all she would have chosen any other part of her body than her dammed foot, as of my ridiculous phobia but that’s bloody sisters for ya :p) So after doing the outline, I began filling in the black sections and then it was done :) I was happy with how the tattoo looked on the skin, the shape fit well and me Donna was chuffed, so I was chuffed!!!  Although she didn’t move, I know this was a tender tattoo for her so thanks for letting me tattoo you sexy lady – your hard as nails :D love ya!!

So what a week I have had:) I got more sittings, I got to tattoo some of my all time favourite people, and got to do some really funky tattoos! I know I sounds super cheese but it was just a real good week Big Thanks to all of you :) Big smiles!!

That’s it from me for now
catch ya next week  :)
xxx

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