30 Dec 2016, 6:26 pm
30 Dec 2016, 10:27 pm
TheAvenger161173 wrote:
Lunella wrote:
^ That's good that you can do life drawing cause it's what they look for but they'll just tell you to do more tattoo kind of art, like art that looks like a tattoo for a portfolio. You also are gonna have to focus on drawing a bunch of different stuff rather than just life drawing cause you'll get people asking for all kinds of things. Good luck with it if you are gonna go for tattooing though, just stick at it no matter how hard it gets.
I think this answers midas touches question/answeralso, as in , Doing what you enjoy is the most important thing when it comes to art. If something happens along the way then that's a bonus,but art to me is much more than selling it(if I ever became a business)I wouldn't enjoy the other facets of tattooing in the same I only enjoy doing certain kinds of art. When I've tried to paint what I think other people may like or for other reasons other than it being therapeutic/enjoyment, it's always gone wrong. So in answer to the OP's initial post. Do what you love regardless of outcome
If it always goes wrong when you've been doing stuff for others how are you gonna cope with a tattooist job? It's a very demanding job from other people. o_O I know loads of people who are tattooists, I always get mates rates.
There was a guy who was on par with you that I know and he got told to change up the drawing style from life drawing to fit in with being a tattooist so I figure you'll have to practice a lot. Still though, you could definitely do it if you get over the people thing. One of my friends who tattoos said she doesn't like doing random drawings much anymore because it feels like she's at work, maybe that's something to consider also.
@midas_touch
Thanks lol. It was a pretty lazy 10 min thing really, I don't have the motivation for drawing so much anymore sadly, I might give it a go again soon though. I do enjoy it.
31 Dec 2016, 1:15 am
31 Dec 2016, 9:30 pm
friedmacguffins wrote:
People rent space in galleries and in marketplaces. Not all the work is done by one artist or crafter. They don't take full, legal, and financial responsibility, but share it.
They might fixate on one or two aspects of their paintings, and that becomes their signature style. Maybe, someone likes the parts, that make you feel insecure. Sometimes it is quirky, and that's ok.
You might have to play the part of salesman, in person, or can leave a written description of your methods and inspirations. Being neurodiverse is probably a selling point. Saying that you are from a certain age group, heritage, or career field, is being descriptive and can make it more interesting, as in a punchy auto-biography. Your situation can be a help and not a hindrance.
Well put They might fixate on one or two aspects of their paintings, and that becomes their signature style. Maybe, someone likes the parts, that make you feel insecure. Sometimes it is quirky, and that's ok.
You might have to play the part of salesman, in person, or can leave a written description of your methods and inspirations. Being neurodiverse is probably a selling point. Saying that you are from a certain age group, heritage, or career field, is being descriptive and can make it more interesting, as in a punchy auto-biography. Your situation can be a help and not a hindrance.
31 Dec 2016, 9:36 pm
OhkaBaka wrote:
TheAvenger161173 wrote:
I've considered tattooing as the money is really good. Some local tattooists make £75-100 an hour. I'm not keen being around people so that's not going to happen. :0/
Jesus.
You cross a point where you can be making money doing what you do. Period. This work is WELL OVER that line. You could make serious money in several different silos.
That Darrell is breaking my brain... you did that for fun? Brilliant.
There's the finished pic. Probably going to do Negan next. Or Pink floyd. 
31 Dec 2016, 9:38 pm
Lunella wrote:
TheAvenger161173 wrote:
Lunella wrote:
^ That's good that you can do life drawing cause it's what they look for but they'll just tell you to do more tattoo kind of art, like art that looks like a tattoo for a portfolio. You also are gonna have to focus on drawing a bunch of different stuff rather than just life drawing cause you'll get people asking for all kinds of things. Good luck with it if you are gonna go for tattooing though, just stick at it no matter how hard it gets.
I think this answers midas touches question/answeralso, as in , Doing what you enjoy is the most important thing when it comes to art. If something happens along the way then that's a bonus,but art to me is much more than selling it(if I ever became a business)I wouldn't enjoy the other facets of tattooing in the same I only enjoy doing certain kinds of art. When I've tried to paint what I think other people may like or for other reasons other than it being therapeutic/enjoyment, it's always gone wrong. So in answer to the OP's initial post. Do what you love regardless of outcome
If it always goes wrong when you've been doing stuff for others how are you gonna cope with a tattooist job? It's a very demanding job from other people. o_O I know loads of people who are tattooists, I always get mates rates.
There was a guy who was on par with you that I know and he got told to change up the drawing style from life drawing to fit in with being a tattooist so I figure you'll have to practice a lot. Still though, you could definitely do it if you get over the people thing. One of my friends who tattoos said she doesn't like doing random drawings much anymore because it feels like she's at work, maybe that's something to consider also.
@midas_touch
Thanks lol. It was a pretty lazy 10 min thing really, I don't have the motivation for drawing so much anymore sadly, I might give it a go again soon though. I do enjoy it.
