During my apprenticeship tattoo's from me are free of charge, but there are many stipulations that go along with it, such as being very simple in detail, and about 2inches by 2inches in size, thus im a little bit limited when it comes to certain things. Which is exactly what i need at this stage, as i need to learn to crawl before i walk.
The origional idea for this, was that the helm was supposed to be solid black. Its eventually going to be a larger tattoo, this is just part of it. I convinced him into shading it like an actual helmet in black and grey, instead of the solid black, as i personally thought it would look much better, and i need to work on my shading and blending.
Looking at it now i can see all the flaws. My lines definately need more work. I could of done much more with this than i ended up doing. In the end i was nervous about it looking stupid, so i played it safe, which i should not have done. I need to take more risks. I know this could of looked so much cooler than it ended up being. I need to quit holding myself back and settling with something normal and dull, and try to do something with each and every tattoo to make it different, and interesting. I know im capable of this, and i know its frustrating for my boss to look at each and every tattoo ive done, and see that i've just played it safe. He knows what im capable of, and ive just been holding myself back. well...Here's the tattoo.
"...but there are many stipulations that go along with it, such as being very simple in detail, and about 2inches by 2inches in size, thus im a little bit limited when it comes to certain things. Which is exactly what i need at this stage, as i need to learn to crawl before i walk."
ReplyDeleteThat is the best way to go. And don't budge. People are going to try and try and try to get you to do big shit. DO NOT. Stay small. I wish I had, but I gave in and bit off more than I could chew. It really set me back. Little stuff teaches you more control over your actions.
That thing looks way better than a solid black helmet would have. Take pride in your work, and celebrate small victories. If I can share anything, confidence is KEY. And don't worry about being a risk taker. You'll get there... once you are more confident.
Cheers.
One more thing: If I know your boss, which I do, he isn't frustrated. He's trying to get you to think outside of the box and not regurgitate work you saw somewhere else. He's also trying to help you build that confidence.
ReplyDeleteOK, I'll shut up now.
I Definately appreciate your advice. As much as i'd like to go larger, i know that im totally not ready for it, and i don't want to become overwhelmed and want to give up. Its like learning to draw all over again, which at times makes me want to pull my hair out, haha. Yeah, Rons a great guy..he's already taught me so much, not just with tattooing but helping me iprove my own artwork on paper. This experience is awesome, as much as some days i'd just like to bang my head against a wall, lol.
ReplyDeletehahaha, I hear ya... just remember: BREATHE!
ReplyDeleteListen to everything else the boss has to say too... about life and such. He's a smart dude, who's done a lot and lived a lot. He'll tell you anything you wanna know and will help you out in anyway he can.
Cheers.