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"You Look So Beautiful." #inktober number twenty two, Vampire Hunter D

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"It Used To Be Easier." #inktober number two, Batman

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When are you gonna release some thongs?

Soon! They’re in the process of being printed now, should be restocked shortly.

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Can you direct me too or post more of the chubbier stuff?? Be rad to see!!

I’m lazy, but I will try posting more chubby stuff in the near future!

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hey!! I freakin love ur work! I've seen you do a few leg/thigh tattoos. I'm getting a thigh tattoo soon and I was wondering what you suggest I wear? Like I don't wanna make the artist awkward if I'm sitting there in my pants but I've seen that's what you're had people do?

Personally speaking, I’m generally not uncomfortable around customers, so whatever they prefer to do, I’ll go with that. Most people either bring some short shorts, or just use their underwear. If you’re still unsure, just call the shop and ask. We don’t bite :)

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Are you restocking the thong? Please say yesssss

I wish!! As soon as I can get them, I’ll be restocking as much as possible.

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love ur art work!! I was wondering if u ever draw chubbier women?? (like a bit of a belly)

All the time! I try and draw a decent variety of body types.

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would you be willing to do commissions to design tattoos for people that can't travel to you?

No, sorry! That would kind of undermine the point of me being a tattoo artist. Got to keep my own work to myself, or what’s the point of coming to me? Thank you for understanding!!

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I've always wanted a tattoo from you because I'm in LOOOOVE with your work. But sadly I'm in. The US and you are not. Any chance you would be coming here one day to visit and tattoo?

Yes!! Hopefully next year. No idea where or when yet. 

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I just read through some answers and you surprised me with the one about your gf! I assumed she was the inspiration/subject behind almost every piece :P

Not at all. I keep work to work, personal shit to personal shit. 

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Does your prof pic have any meaning?

Nah, just a skull that I couldn’t be bothered to change at some point.

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You probably have been asked this question so many times and I'm sorry, but what inspires your art? I absolutely adore it by the way, I'm currently in the process of becoming a tattoo artist myself and your drawings (and yourself) would probably be one of the main things that made me want to become one!

Ok! I get this question a lot, so I’m going to do my best to cover the answer thoroughly. Sorry in advance for the text wall.Inspiration is something that, personally, I feel needs to be cultivated, grown, and tended to constantly. It’s exactly like a plant, in almost every way really. 

To keep myself inspired, I read a lot, try to listen to new music as often as possible, and consume as much media/ artwork as I can. Inspiration for a piece can come from so many directions, there’s really no way of knowing when or why it will happen. Therefore, the best way to approach things, personally speaking, is to throw as much at my brain as possible, and see what sticks.

Sometimes, it’s only a little fragment that ends up sticking, and that tends to develop into the core of what makes a piece interesting, or fun to me.

I find that my brain is always working on ideas, even without me consiously thinking about it, and left with the nugget of an idea, it might come back even months later with something golden.

Even with those ideas, though, there’s always trial and error, and often the first few drafts of the idea don’t pan out at all. Persistence is half the battle.

Anyway, should you be more interested in seeing what I enjoy, here are some recommendations:

Books:Perdido Street Station, China MievilleA Wizard of Earthsea, Ursula K. Le GuinThe Gunslinger, Stephen KingThe Darkness That Comes Before, R. Scott BakkerAltered Carbon, Richard MorganMusic: I Saw The End, PallbearerBig Fish Theory, Vince StaplesThe Cold Vein, Cannibal OxBetter Off Dead, Flatbush ZombiesHunted, KhemmisOriginal Pirate Material, The StreetsArtists:Gustav KlimtAubrey BeardsleyMike MignolaBecky CloonanJeffrey Alan LoveRembrandtGoyaTLDR: Consume media, shit out art. Repeat.

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Do you know when you will be restocking the eat it right underwear? I really want some of that goodness.

Trying to! The thongs, especially, are really hard to get ahold of in the UK. Even as it is, I pay WAY too much for them. Will do my best, though. I want to bring them back as soon as I can.

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Your art seems kinda rapey , is that something ur into ?

Not especially, but sex and violence gets everyone off, doesn’t it?

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Omfg dude. I love your work!. Just ordered one of your shirts. I really hope the product meets my expectations (ofc it will) Just spent the last few bucks of my paycheck on your site. #RIP

Thank you so much!! I really do appreciate the support. You keep me alive, smoking, drawing. Not dead, found under a pile of tees.

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I've never gotten a tattoo. What advice do you have for someone getting their first tattoo and what to expect?

Definitely don’t drink the night before, eat a big breakfast, and bring some sugary drinks/ snacks. I highly recommend mars bars, I personally eat one or two after every tattoo. Do your research, make sure the artist you’re going to either does the style you want already, or is confident enough to do what you have in mind. Don’t rush to the closest shop, take your time and understand what you’re going for.Other than that, it’s mostly down to the tattoo artist themselves to do the work. I’d recommend going for an easy spot first, arms or legs. Try and avoid ribs for your first go around.

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For a 16 year old how can I start planning for tattooing, am I too early to start thinking about being a tattoo artist? Should I wait till I'm 18? I don't wanna tattoo any people yet, but I'm an artist inspired go be a tattoo artist. Should I start dreaming about this goal later?

I’d say that having a goal is a great thing! Maybe start by finding out who works at your local shops that you like, try hanging around a bit and asking questions.

 Always be polite, and if people at the shop don’t have much time for you, it’s almost certainly because they’re rushing to set up for their next client. Not a reflection on you.

Besides that, just focus on making good artwork. These days, there are so many different styles and methods of tattooing, there’s space for anyone with talent and tenacity. It’s not easy, but what worth doing is?