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I absolutely love the fact that u give all the positive aspects about the peoples work first and then with what u suggest them u give them a good explanation on why and then how it could be better and I feel like I never see that anymore so keep up the good work I know it’s helping and encouraging the people who send in
@ponylawson I’m just one person, but what hooked me onto you videos (besides loving tatties) is your rule of 1/3’s - you’re respectful, funny, and super educational. Keep it up man you are a blast!
Wow the tiger tattoo is stunning! I would've never guessed it was done by an apprentice! Whites can be hard, usually the first color to fade and common to need touching up. Some people even have their whites turn yellow! I have some white in a 20 yr old tattoo that's still there, only mildly faded. The artist really packed it in there, so I know that helped. I think the tiger looks amazing, but if he's worried about it, he could just ask the client to let him touch it up. I've had artists tell me they're happy to touch up little things like that after healing. Imagine the skill this artist will have in 10 years!
You’ve earned a new subscriber, you’re truly amazing and they way you critique these tattoos is professional! You give positive criticism and you’re so good with the words you use when pointing out weak spots. You’re not a dick about it but actually more helpful in how to improve in these areas! I’ve seen other videos like this but the people reviewing them aren’t as friendly as you, and that’s the nice way of putting it. I appreciate your content and dedication!
It always seems like ponys episodes fly by so quick! I dont even know how he finds time to make them in the first place, but i sure appreciate and love his work! Maybe someday i can get a big piece by him! Especially since hes learning to master that shiny gold look!
Papa Pony is on point putting apprentices to tighten up, but these are some of the more put together and understanding apprentices I’ve seen. We’ve got one in the shop now brewing as we speak! It’s definitely just as hard for a mentor to do this. Why it’s also hard to get into a shop. So do not be surprised if you don’t land an apprenticeship first try. Or 10th. Bring original art if you can, we know if you bite from other artists and pieces. Same with obvious trace. It’s better to say when you had traced if you bring that in. If you try to hide it that will definitely rub em way wrong. Basically be that open that they want to help you grow. If you’re getting along with them, but just not opening. Chill at your own risk. Feel the shops out. Not all are cool like that. So yeah… good luck! It’s not hard. Just don’t be a pussy.
It's always good hearing your critiques, as someone who got into tattooing, watching your videos I've learned a lot, especially with my mistakes and thing I can improve on so thank you, great video
Not that I know about apprantices, but my expectations were a lot lower. A lot of people who call themselves tattooers, deliver a lot crappier tattoos than these.
I love your content bro it helps me as a new tattoo artist that's still practicing on practice skin to know what to work on. I know it's not like real human skin but practice makes perfect and gives me knowledge on what to work on before starting on human skin. Continue to keep the great content coming 🤘🏾💪🏾
Pony, I just recently found your channel, hence the late comment... At 10:05 I thought the same thing about the strawberry looking hollow. You said there's something off about it. I'm surprised you didn't notice it... It has me wondering if the person who took the bite had 3 teeth or 4 teeth. Lol It seems you usually notice and point out inconsistencies, but you totally missed this one! Lol Looking forward to more!
When I was a teenager which is like 50 some years ago, back when men wear Speedos at the swimming pool. I noticed my dad was the only man that had a squirrel on each inner thigh standing up tall reaching up into his swimwear. Has anyone else ever seen squirrels on inner thighs of men before ? Or was my cool dad the only one?😊
That's not how a sticker peels off. It should be a straight line and not a curved. Things like this scares me about many tattoo artists, that they don't have an eye for how things looks and work.
It's funny how the simple ones get so much praise even when they're boring and generic as heck. Then stuff like the japanese manga tattoo gets torn into when it's clearly the most popular one on that certain video.
This is not about what design is the coolest or most popular, it is about techniques and craftsmanship. If the tattoo isn't done well or has flaws he talks about it, no matter what the motive is.
@@leosantini6162 dno, i'm not really in the most supportive circle. I'm 30 and have been regretting how I never properly learned to draw growing up so now I'm worried im too old to learn. I don't want to be world famous lol i just want to have a career.
@@Gulliedoutbigup No, being in your 30s is not too old. You only have one life, and you're still young. You need to start going for the things you want to accomplish because it is your life. Your family can not live it for you unless you give them that power.
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That tiger face tattoo was gorgeous! ❤
Getting my first tattoo in 1 hour
Good luck enjoy
Goodluck
Did you get it?
What did u get?
❤❤CONGRATULATIONS
That tiger is impressive.
Kirk’s transparency and self-awareness are the reason I subscribe to his channel.
As an apprentice I love these videos so much! My mentor and I love talking about the art you show! Thanks so much
I absolutely love the fact that u give all the positive aspects about the peoples work first and then with what u suggest them u give them a good explanation on why and then how it could be better and I feel like I never see that anymore so keep up the good work I know it’s helping and encouraging the people who send in
Did my first tat on myself 3 days ago. It’s horrible but it came out waaaayyyy better than I anticipated! Excited to keep going!
Id love to see a video about tattoos ageing - especially the ones made by highly skilled artists. ❤
@ponylawson I’m just one person, but what hooked me onto you videos (besides loving tatties) is your rule of 1/3’s - you’re respectful, funny, and super educational. Keep it up man you are a blast!
Wow the tiger tattoo is stunning! I would've never guessed it was done by an apprentice! Whites can be hard, usually the first color to fade and common to need touching up. Some people even have their whites turn yellow! I have some white in a 20 yr old tattoo that's still there, only mildly faded. The artist really packed it in there, so I know that helped. I think the tiger looks amazing, but if he's worried about it, he could just ask the client to let him touch it up. I've had artists tell me they're happy to touch up little things like that after healing. Imagine the skill this artist will have in 10 years!
That tiger is incredible. If that artist would like to practice on me, I have plenty of canvas haha
That tiger face is just stunning!
You’ve earned a new subscriber, you’re truly amazing and they way you critique these tattoos is professional! You give positive criticism and you’re so good with the words you use when pointing out weak spots. You’re not a dick about it but actually more helpful in how to improve in these areas! I’ve seen other videos like this but the people reviewing them aren’t as friendly as you, and that’s the nice way of putting it. I appreciate your content and dedication!
It always seems like ponys episodes fly by so quick! I dont even know how he finds time to make them in the first place, but i sure appreciate and love his work!
Maybe someday i can get a big piece by him! Especially since hes learning to master that shiny gold look!
5:24 no one gunna talk about the fact the the thumb is on the wrong side being next to the pinky and not the pointer finger
Papa Pony is on point putting apprentices to tighten up, but these are some of the more put together and understanding apprentices I’ve seen. We’ve got one in the shop now brewing as we speak! It’s definitely just as hard for a mentor to do this. Why it’s also hard to get into a shop. So do not be surprised if you don’t land an apprenticeship first try. Or 10th. Bring original art if you can, we know if you bite from other artists and pieces. Same with obvious trace. It’s better to say when you had traced if you bring that in. If you try to hide it that will definitely rub em way wrong. Basically be that open that they want to help you grow. If you’re getting along with them, but just not opening. Chill at your own risk. Feel the shops out. Not all are cool like that. So yeah… good luck! It’s not hard. Just don’t be a pussy.
It's always good hearing your critiques, as someone who got into tattooing, watching your videos I've learned a lot, especially with my mistakes and thing I can improve on so thank you, great video
Not that I know about apprantices, but my expectations were a lot lower. A lot of people who call themselves tattooers, deliver a lot crappier tattoos than these.
That’s what I was thinking, like the tiger is amazing, how is that work still considered “apprentice work”?
I love your content bro it helps me as a new tattoo artist that's still practicing on practice skin to know what to work on. I know it's not like real human skin but practice makes perfect and gives me knowledge on what to work on before starting on human skin. Continue to keep the great content coming 🤘🏾💪🏾
None of them were too bad. So yay 😁
getting home and seeing pony has uploaded is always a highlight :))
I really like your channel, you motivate me to be a better artist for sure. Nice to see fellow tattooers work!
WTF U GOT ONLY 80K?!??!! WHA- I THOUGHT U HAVE A MILLION OR SOMETHING. SO UNDERRATED
Pony,
I just recently found your channel, hence the late comment...
At 10:05 I thought the same thing about the strawberry looking hollow. You said there's something off about it. I'm surprised you didn't notice it...
It has me wondering if the person who took the bite had 3 teeth or 4 teeth. Lol It seems you usually notice and point out inconsistencies, but you totally missed this one! Lol
Looking forward to more!
When I was a teenager which is like 50 some years ago, back when men wear Speedos at the swimming pool.
I noticed my dad was the only man that had a squirrel on each inner thigh standing up tall reaching up into his swimwear.
Has anyone else ever seen squirrels on inner thighs of men before ?
Or was my cool dad the only one?😊
i love your critiques!
Very informative episode, thanks ✌️
what tattoo machine do you recommend ??
Pony doesn’t drive confirmed
Im confused to why the madrabbit sign looks like a deer ??
Jaris is the shit❤❤❤
Hey Tony I have a new piece I would like to send you just not sure how to get it to you
That's not how a sticker peels off. It should be a straight line and not a curved. Things like this scares me about many tattoo artists, that they don't have an eye for how things looks and work.
It's funny how the simple ones get so much praise even when they're boring and generic as heck. Then stuff like the japanese manga tattoo gets torn into when it's clearly the most popular one on that certain video.
This is not about what design is the coolest or most popular, it is about techniques and craftsmanship. If the tattoo isn't done well or has flaws he talks about it, no matter what the motive is.
genuine question
do you think that 35 is too old to start to learn tattooing?
No, do you? If you have the desire and the determination then do it. Grandma Moses started painting in her eighties!
@@leosantini6162 dno, i'm not really in the most supportive circle.
I'm 30 and have been regretting how I never properly learned to draw growing up so now I'm worried im too old to learn. I don't want to be world famous lol i just want to have a career.
@@Gulliedoutbigup No, being in your 30s is not too old. You only have one life, and you're still young. You need to start going for the things you want to accomplish because it is your life. Your family can not live it for you unless you give them that power.
Check engine 😊
I want to tattoo but i see other peoples work and i feel like ill never be on that level!
Yeah same I got to doing that honestly but it just gets to me
Also punch those whites in.. and when heeled do a second pass white ..the two stacks of white will help it hold ..
Most tattoos look good when there fresh, it would be a whole different story if you judged only healed tattoos
Very true, wish he would do that too
@@LwandileDL or at least show both the fresh and healed pictures
hope you will make more videos where you tattoo on fake skin
On the way!
I'm starting to think he likes lineweights
I think he mentions line weights the most
that person holding that dirty cartridge like that for size comparison is making me so uncomfortable.
jeyyy, first!
effective emojis
Please lower your background music. ❤
Last tattoo apprentice trash
😂