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This dragon was fun to design and work because of the wingspread going both back across his shoulder blade and in front up the collar bone. It's finished, but I'm still liiking for the rest of the pics...
(edited 9-24-06)
*an inmportant note about this pic.
Some of the moderators here at the site have expressed concern over the portrayal of my home studio. Beginners: please do not try this at home. There are licences, and procedures one must meet. Cleanliness, sterility, and certification in Blood Borne Pathology are a must in any state. Whether or not you can operate a home studio legally varies from State to State, and even from County to County. Whether the laws in your area allow for a home studio or not. I suggest you act responsibly. Do your research, get certified and licensed, and always act in the best intestsf your own and your clients' health and safety.
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As a Self Taught Artist in today's oh so competitive and elitist industry of professional tattooing, I think it's important to all of us, to get the proper health info out where EVERYBODY can get at it.
Do I like/condone joint-rigs and practicing on your buds, or being fucked up and just "going for it"?
NO.
Do I believe that even these idiots need to be aware of health and safety precautions?
YES.
Do I think these "scratchers" pose a threat to legitimate artists and the industry as a whole? NO.
Do I fear that they may infect people and spread disease through their ignorance and thereby promote prejudice of this valid art form?
YES.
Apprenticed or Self taught:
Ignorance is your enemy.
Education is your ally.
-Thorne
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I am a self taught tattoo artist.
A Selt Taught Tattoo Artist is:
An artist that has not taken the same path as many today, but rather has had to do all the research on legalities, sterile procedures and requirements and how to (and where to) get certified and licensed, on her own, without the benefit of a mentor.
An artist who has a loyal client base going back over 20 years who has reworked, touched up and yes, even repaired pieces for free, as her knowledge base increased.
An artist who has hung around shops and conventions for 10 years, carrying her portfolio, showing it to any artist who would look, being polite and watching and asking questions wherever and whenever possible to learn.
An artist who, in all humility believes that tattooing, like life, is an ongoing journey in which one must continue to learn, to strive and to improve.
An artist who works out of a clean and comfortable Home Studio and who has no possibility of apprenticing, as she takes care of her disabled mother and 88 year old grandmother with altzheimers, and MUST be within at least intercom distance of them 24/7.
She is not a "Scratcher"
She is not Unclean, uncertified, unlicensed or irresponsible.
Thanks for stopping by. I wish you happinss, success and growth in each endeavor toward which you strive
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