Were im at (a few of mine)

[Rondog]

 

[Koi]

They are starting to come on now Ron, God i hate tribal!
Tribal has to be the most boring of all tattoos, but why are people still wanting it? I tend to tell them it hurts like hell, they soon change their minds...LOL

One thing i would say is to try and put shadows in and around your pieces, as they all look a little flat. The last koi would look more "raised from the skin" with just a small amount of shadow to the bottom left, outside of the piece itself.

Well done though, if the customer is happy!

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[mhtwmwmw]

What needle did you use for the thicker outline work???

 

[Sonic]

Im with koi about the depth of the designs. The slightest bit of shadow makes tattoos look quite a bit better.

Thanks for posting though, i thought this section would have been quite filled by now.

 

[Rondog]

Thanks all i understand about the shadow but got a lot more reading to do on that score as i carnt see to get my head round it any help to point me in the right direction would be very appriciated.
The nedle i used for the fat line on the yellow koi is a 7 round liner but then i powerlined it wit a 9 round shader.

 

[j3rz3y1]

Impressed very impressed , someday i shall follow the masters Ed :biggrin:

 

[Rondog]

Thanks ed we all are striving to get there one day and i believe we will.

Can nyone point me in the right direction for info on shadow placement , books dvd its is appriciated.