I realised that as a result of using my computer so much for even the simplest of note-taking, my handwriting has suffered. I've decided that I will go back to writing as much as I can, starting with this blog post. I'll write...[more]
I've mentioned before about the people who come in to Skin Deep with work that needs to be fixed or covered up. While there are some great artists out there, there are also some artists who do need to work on the quality of their...[more]
Now that you've taken my advice in my last 2 posts and used all the tips to get a great new tattoo, what then? Here are a few tips for what to do after you get your new ink. 1. Show off your new work. If you're happy with it,...[more]
Here are some more tips to help you have a great experience the next time you go for a tattoo. 1. Wear something loose and comfortable on the area of the body that you'll be getting the tattoo. It makes it easier for the artist...[more]
When getting a tattoo, there are a lot of things people do to prepare for it. Sometimes they do very little and sometimes they go all-out. I've had people come into the shop saying they're ready to get their first piece after...[more]
A lot of times I will get someone in here wanting some cover-up work, or at the least, recoloring a tattoo that's faded. Sometimes the original is a hand-made piece done when the person was young and impatient and sometimes it...[more]
For the past 2 months, I've been managing a new tattoo shop located in Rogersville, Missouri, named Skin Deep Tattoo. It opened on Halloween of last year and business has been building steadily. Being in a small town outside...[more]
Keeping inspired is really important for an artist. Although I haven't been posting my Drawing a Day drawings every day, I've been able to make sure to draw every day.Since the purpose of my New Year's Resolution is to keep...[more]
This manga drawing was done on my iPhone, using the Layers app. Although it took me 3 days to do, I consider it to fall within my self-imposed rules for making a Drawing a Day. I definitely drew each day.It also fit within my...[more]
This drawing is posted a day late. I wasn't able to use my computer yesterday but I did create a new painting on my iPhone, in the Layers app. I think it came out pretty good! Drawing on an iPhone takes a different...[more]