Let’s meet my sister 🙊🙉🙈

[Mike Sibley]

You’ve made me check the meaning of RESEMBLANCE
I didn’t know what that means ~ so you might want to swallow your compliment back dear Mike regarding my English

Well, consider that today's English lesson. A new word for you. It means "looks like" or at least "looks similar to".

And I'm joking... but I know you know that!

[PogArt-Ttoo]

You’ve made me check the meaning of RESEMBLANCE
I didn’t know what that means ~ so you might want to swallow your compliment back dear Mike regarding my English

Well, consider that today's English lesson. A new word for you. It means "looks like" or at least "looks similar to".

And I'm joking... but I know you know that!

Yes ~ I’ve checked the meaning already
The problem is ~ if I won’t be using it / I’ll forget it after some time (I hope I will not )

[Mike Sibley]

This is fascinating! Keep going... I'm going to really enjoy watching this grow.

[Laurene]

Ooooooo! What does it say about me that I love this so much!

You already captured the look of the eyes, and that’s the most important part. Keep going! I would be intimidated by that hand, but I know you can handle it.

[PogArt-Ttoo]

This is fascinating! Keep going... I'm going to really enjoy watching this grow.

It does mean a lot to me ~ thank you

Ooooooo! What does it say about me that I love this so much!

Ha ha ha haaa (I asked you to ~ SKIP IT )
Thanks a lot Laurene ~ you and Mike are telling me I’m stepping over a good path

[PogArt-Ttoo]

Here it is ~ today’s session is done.
Unfortunately, the next time I’ll sit back to carry on is after a week…
I’m back to work from tomorrow for the next 6 days…

I’m very slow.
Mixing colour, dealing with wrinkles, shaping them on the go, and trying to be accurate ~ is time consuming a lot.

Because of this, I’m afraid I won’t be able to do such arts on the people.
Potential customer wouldn’t want to spent this much time, and get through terrible pain for this long.

You may say, he can book fewer sessions instead to get it done.

More sessions equals more money spent ~ can you see the point?

So most probably I’ll just enjoy my artwork over the fake skin
Unless anything may have change in future and I’ll find a way to do it quicker?

That’s true ~ I’m totally unorganised at the moment.

I have no plan of what order to follow to get it done.

Let say there’s still a hope, that I’ll sort it out the way more suitable for tattooing?

For now I’m just getting lost for hours

Isn’t it as much important to enjoy what we do?

The rest doesn’t matter really…
I’m happy, smiling, enjoying ~ this is worth anything

[Mike Sibley]

I’m very slow. Mixing colour, dealing with wrinkles...
Potential customer wouldn’t want to spend this much time, and get through terrible pain for this long... So most probably I’ll just enjoy my artwork over the fake skin ??????
Unless anything may have changed in future, and I’ll find a way to do it quicker?

You won't need to "find a way", it'll happen naturally. I'm certain of that.

For example, you're working each area to completion - as I do when I'm drawing. You told me that tattooing is done dark to light, so in time, I'm sure you'll begin to ink in the foundation work overall. And only then complete each area. That saves time. Maybe later you'll extend the "overall" treatment and just leave the finessing to last. I'm guessing, obviously, but that's a viable expectation.

Also, you're so good already that you've skipped the "amateur" bit; The bit where you complete something in record time... and then wonder why it doesn't look as good as expected.

The quality of the work already lifts you into the PRO category. I suddenly had a fleeting dream of you being the "visiting expert". Travelling from tattoo parlour to tattoo parlour at the request of tattooists who cannot personally fulfil the requirements of a client. Well, who knows...

All I have to base that on is the tattoo TV shows Jenny sometimes watches. And this work of yours already equals or exceeds what I've seen.

Keep going. People pay for quality. And I have the feeling "if it doesn't hurt, it's not top quality" probably exists in at least some minds of those people.

[PogArt-Ttoo]

Thank you very much for your time spent to lift me up with your story
I’m fancy that bit, where you’ve mention that I’ve skipped the AMATEUR part already, and the other one where you said about your dear Jenny and the TV show ~ complimenting my efforts

That’s really boosting my mood

Interestingly I’ve received similar comments throughout the day!

I’ve shared this picture to the FB TATTOO GROUP this morning, and members were leaving very keen comments!!!

They’ve said the same thing ~ to don’t be worry about time spent to do quality art
Many of them said that good tattoo is worth nothing but anything
They said it will be worth it to book even few sessions to get this done …

My other friend said today ~ I’m 62 and I would be struggling to pin point good tattooist around in here, and I will come to you when you’re ready.

So yeah…
Maybe I can’t see it yet, but it seems I’m reaching some good skill level already ~ following what people say looking at my beginner efforts…

Funny is, everybody is sharing the likeness seeing my artwork, but my mentor?!

I mean Adam who has invited me to visit his studio for two days…
He’s disappointed with me…
He tried discourage me starting with colours, he said keep it simply black and white, colours aren’t good.
He didn’t like the tattoo machine I’ve bought, saying it’s wasting money, and the other tattoo machine is a working horse and would last forever…
I’ve replied that the latest machine I’ve chosen is improved, based on his machine, it’s cheaper in comparison too!
So what wasting money?!
He’s tattooing is different, from bottom to the top, like a copy machine…

I’m working on my tattoos like I used to painting or drawing…
Jumping from left to right, from bottom to top, randomly getting it done…
He doesn’t like it at all.
Anyway I’m following YouTube portrait tattooists, that do it as I do , so I know it’s not only me!

What I’m saying is ~ Adam is looking down on me with whatever I do, and I haven’t heard even single compliment since we’ve met nearly two months ago…

I bet I can see his problem?
He might thought I’ll become his trainee, and I will looking up on him all the time?, doing what he says etc?

But I’m adult person, I don’t need daddy anymore
I think it hurts his ego a lot, that I’m doing things without and actually against his will

Sorry for this boring story, I felt it’s ok to share it in full picture, because it’s only Adam who isn’t appreciate for my progress.

[Mike Sibley]

Given that I only "know" Adam from your related stories...
I think you've half put your finger on Adam's problem.

Yes, I think he saw himself as your mentor who would teach you what he knows. But that gives him control.

So, I suspect his other problem is that your first attempt is scaring him, and is possibly already greater than his abilities. You're a serious COMPETITOR. Not good for the ego or wallet.

[Laurene]

You’re right not to worry about what Adam says, or anyone else for that matter. Art has such a personal side to it. That’s why we all develop a certain style, even without trying. It just happens over time!

I was very serious when I said I love this! Keep going. It’s going to be FULL of personality and character.

Isn’t it as much important to enjoy what we do?

The rest doesn’t matter really…
I’m happy, smiling, enjoying ~ this is worth anything

This is so true. I completely agree, but at the same time, your skills are shining through on this project. Well done!

You know I used to have a wallpaper on my computer with the saying:
We are the granddaughters of the witches you weren't able to burn.

It made my point with some people, if you know what I mean…

I’d wear a t-shirt with your artwork, and this saying, and I’m certain that many women would want one too!