Making the appretice happy

[Sinnersink]

Did this on my appretice.
My first realistic rose so far(not finished yet, more color and white highlights to come)
Been tattoing a little under 2 years in studio. When june hits the 2 years has past.

Taking critism please. Thank u for replys

[asA]

Did this on my appretice.
My first realistic rose so far(not finished yet, more color and white highlights to come)
Been tattoing a little under 2 years in studio. When june hits the 2 years has past.

Taking critism please. Thank u for replys

my biggest critism is why do you have an apprentice? 2 years and you are already "teaching" someone.

[Sage Oz]

my biggest critism is why do you have an apprentice? 2 years and you are already "teaching" someone.

Stole the words right out of my mouth. I tryed giving an apprenticeship with five years in and in hindsight even that was waaay too early. Babies having babies.

[asA]

Yay for a saturated industry over saturating itself. I bet this dudes apprentice already has an apprentice.

[aurelien]

The same as what's been said already.
About the tattoo, the rose looks on a very good start, and the face is nice, however, some things like the chin, the position of the teetch seems to be a bit out of proportion, as for the hair, they have this spaghetti look. But just some black and grey over it will correct it, no problems. Of course this is only my point of view and I could be wrong too. Good luck !

[Mr.Taboo]

What's been said above , the rose is lookin' nice so far though.

[Sekt]

Man this is a tough crowd !
Over all the image is good, the shading is good also. Ignoring some flaws, the image has a dreamy far away quality to it, a kind of para siempre (always remembered). We are constantly learning, but you have the tools of the craft necessary to do great work.

Measurements should be your friend! You are trying to draw what you think you see, instead of drawing what is there, leading your mind to interpret where things are according to it [your mind].

This is where measurements overrule your minds impression, and add logic, earth, and weight to the composition. After that, your artistic creativity can add the other elements. Use a marker to indicate where this lines up with that, and where things should go.
Use a generic template to figure out human bone structure, then place things where you wish, to develop character, withinthe confines of the template. Although you have not done it here, I have noticed very experienced artists making obvious mistakes. For example the tattoo is expertly drawn, but one eye is higher than the other !!!???

The above posters are experienced artists, and know where to look, and what to look for. The everyday person would not notice these details.

[Sinnersink]

2 years in studio, 2 years out of studio. Im one of the best in my town, is i dont take apprentice who will. people would be home tattoing on the couch ( and a lot of people here is doing that), tearing up people's body. Making ugly tattoos for life.
Im very sorry im trying to give other people a chance to learn something about the technical in tattooing. What will look good later, and what will be bad.
Sorry im helping skillfull drawers on the path of tattooing, instead of them making ugly ass designs on people, who will bear them the rest of their life.

This really is a though crowd, people come from different country, and here in denmark, the overall isnt that fantastic. Sure we have good artists but not great artists.

So putting that aside big thank u to sekt for the helpfull critism, and to other serious answers.

[pert]

we all start somewhere.....some of us where not as fortunate as others to have an apprenriceship.
doesnt mean we cant become a good tattooist though.?
that said.....its very togh to get apprenticeships....so if someone who has been taught the rights n wrongs wants to help keep others from scratching i say good luck to you.

only my tuppence worth.

[Sekt]

Ok, if one gets a bad tattoo, well the most that can happen them, is their pride is hurt, and save up to get it removed or fixed, or covered. The MOST important thing is that the artist is careful with a persons health, and takes every single precaution possible to ensure the artist is safe, the client is safe, and the next client is safe.