You are the best explainer I ever heard. I have many dvds from the best and you by far explain more about the subject in a better way and dont hold back. I respect that and your tattoos are fire. Dont stop man keep at it and I say make a dvd and make money you deserve it all in this feild. Thanks for the reply on another video also I respect that you take time to reply to your fans. Love how you show real time too I hate sped up videos
Best tattoo videos by far. I've watched close to 1000, and you are by far the best. Your narrative is detailed, and the video quality is great. I like how you speak as an artist and how your descriptions reference painting. You are a true artist and your technique is beautiful to watch.
I am always amazed at how clear, concised and at-level your videos are for me. You're making me better everyday and show true respect of the art by sharing best practices.
Great job. I love the explanation! Color is something I'm working on for sure. Black and grey is really my strong suit, but becoming just as comfortable with color is a goal of mine.
Thats awesome that you pointed out feeling the vibration of the skin when tattooing. I have been doing that for quite some time now with my black & grey work. helps me to create smoother transitions and fade outs with grey wash. the minute the skin vibrates i know the needle is working then adjust accordingly to get the desired effect. Good key point to share with everyone!
It’s awesome that you understand the black and grey for color vs black and grey that stays black and grey. That’s my issue is to transition. I have a painting approach as a black and grey but getting more dark realism I also use the hawk and have a dragon sleeve of full purple and red oranges etc but wanna get smooth right off the bat instead of detailing way to early
you are a fantastic artist and teacher! I just started tattooing at my apprenticeship and I have always been told when color packing not to go over the same area more than 2 times in one session. I notice in your color blending you go over these areas a lot more than I thought was advisable in order to prevent tearing up the skin. I've only just begun doing silhouettes and solid colors, and I am having a hard time getting solid and even coverage without going over the same area multiple times. Can you give me some advice?
I always feel a sense of satisfaction when working from light to dark, lol. Since we are always taught to do the opposite, it's almost like I'm pulling something off. Eternal Plum is a great color for this technique, easy to use with hot AND cold colors. Great use of that Seafoam, a very under-used color.
Guy Aitchison talked about reading the vibrations with your stretching hand in his book and it's been a great tool for me as well, to read if your machine is set up properly and if your technique is on point.
Good insight on the color work, and I've always stressed to vary tones as opposed to just lightening or darkening a tone. I can also relate to what you're saying about "feeling" the ink saturating. It's one of the things I've noticed about the rotary pens, that you have to feel much more and kinda brush/stroke things in... lines in particular. It's a new monster to tackle, but more of an artist's tool than a machine. I'll be watching.
Your video was great to watch, you explain things so well. And it's also great to watch a true artist at work. Keep up the good work and the great videos too. From the UK.
I use my ring finger to feel that sweet vibration as well I run my machine slow too an work medium slow as well but your saturation on every pass is awesome
great video loved it and im started doing my own ink on my self i totally agree with. Don't over work its better to have more sessions than try to just pound all of it in one sitting .. especially on big pieces .Thanks for the adivice
One of the best tattooing videos. So much easier to understand. Thank you guys for speaking clearly. 0:) Is there any way you guys can make a video on shading tips and techniques with the Cheyenne Pen/ cartridges? I recently switched from the old school machines due to my arm going numb. But I’m curious to see how other artists are shading with these pens / cartridges. I love the machine but am always looking to improve, which is why I follow you guys!
hey great vid! maybe someone has asked this before but do you generally have your machines run rather slow to pack the color in nicely and, for some more sensitive parts like inner arm, turn down the voltage even more and keep adjusting as you tattoo?
all I have to say is thank you for showing me a better skill in inking I have looked a others but learned more from you in this17:58 minuets video thanks man
No worries you are teaching me how to become a better tattoo artist I may not have all the things I need to do my best ink but soon I will grow thanks man
I really like your videos. What do you think about doing blending on healed tattoo? Will it work. For example, I had red color and I want to make it brighter like orange, should I blend it with yellow to make it orange or just block it with orange? Thank you.b
very cool to see you fill in all thoseareas with such a big configuration =) am still experimenting with colour on paper and it is quite chaotic depending on what you are using to draw or paint. colour pencils or markers really tendo to do the opposite but still i try to use your tips here and there =) tnaks again for a great video=)
Awesome videos im an experienced artist in the uk. just curious as to what voltage you run your cheyenne equipment? for colour packing , smooth grey shade and colour blending.i have a thunder but struggled to adjust so went back to inkjecta.i understand everyone works at different speeds etc i was staying at around 100 on the PU11 power supply not sure if your useing a cheyenne power supply or not. your colour blending is bang on. thank you for your time
This video was exteremlt helpful. I do not want to get ahead of myself at all. I am just starting tattooing and these concepts all sound good and make great sense to me. When would you say they should be applied. I want to work on my linework first and foremost.. then color and then shading and colorpacking. But do you think it would benefit me to take a "gineau pig" so to speak and try out these techniques on he or she
i just recently found fireside and tattooimprovement, and i love it. you guys rock. I have a much better understanding of color, and i totally get the vibration sensation when you pack color in the bend of the arm. I generally grab too much ink, and make a mess on the skin, so with saying that, how do you keep your skin so clear of wandering ink? what type of wipe and or papertowel do you use?. i use green soap wipes and i feel they dry out too soon. Papertowels usually scratch the surface. Do you have any thought or advice for this? please keep the tutorials advice and tips and tricks coming. :))
Thanks for the support. I just use paper towels with straight water and wipe fairly regularly. I haven't had any issues with paper towels causing problems on the surface of the skin
Hi love your videos , you're a fantastic artist and extremely patient teacher . I love the saturation you get - can you please tell me why I'm having trouble ( specifically with greens ) getting good solid saturation . I did predominately black tattoos for a long time and over the last couple of years have branched out into full colour . Is it just me or do others have trouble with green and saturation . PS I feel like a dork for asking . Thanks for your videos they're sensational .
Thanks a lot for the support. Greens are tricky. Kind of like light blues. They tend to look spotty in the skin when they first go in. I get the best results by moving consistently and carefully then letting the area sit for a while while I work in other areas. I will look back through those colors towards the end of the tattoo to ensure they have settled in and are consistent. It's better in my opinion to let them heal and look at them again a month or 2 down the road
I find your videos so helpful and inspiring. I have a question I help you will answer for me. Do go from one solid color, fan, then fan in with another solid color? I'm asking because I was told to follow a sort of 70% watered down, and then 30% watered down overlay approach to blend colors. Do you not water down your colors at all?
I was told never overwork colors cause they start brightening within a couple hours. Also was told that with light colors they can be deceiving cause they blood seeping out makes you think the color needs more when if you leave it alone the blood will quagulate then the ink will brighten and show more. What are your thoughts to this idea
Thanks a lot. I use a round shader or large liner configuration instead of a mag. You typically don't want to fill large areas of white as they tend to look yellow or murky when healed. I try to use white against strong contrasting colors so that it stands forward better and holds up longer
What stroke do you recommend for color packing? I use the inkjecta Titan with standard 3.25mm but i find it hard to pack colors without overworking the skin for me
This was very informative! I cannot think you enough for this video as is. There's one thing I honestly don't understand on how or what to do. Whites. How do you get the white ink in? like say, for a rose. How would you add that into it?
Thanks for watching. Everyone has different ways of working but I tend to use a round shader for my white highlights and move slowly to get the color in. It sometimes looks spotty at first due to the skin irritation
Hello.. this is sorta parallel to this video hut can you make a video on how to be more efficient at tattooing... time management.. & how to really do the piece without being there forever doing it. It seems like some people are just so efficient in their efforts. thanks...
ok... thanks... I just watch some videos & it seems like the artist is so efficient in their time management. They get in there & do what they have to do technique & time management wise to get the job done with out spending the entire day doing it. If we are charging a set amount per hour on hourly rates then you want to do the right job for the customer but also not kick yourself in the balls doing it... lol... thanks... love the videos.. I have been tattooing for quite some time & I still pick new stuff or relearn old things I have forgotten over time with your videos....
can a medium sprung shortback liner be set up as a shader/colour packer and if so would dropping the throw and increasing the voltage be enough? currently runs at 56% duty, 113hz speed at 8+v medium throw,,
I am more experienced with oil but tattooing is much more limited than oil in it's application. I know a lot of tattooers who feel like watercolor translates better.
Hi sir ! What voltage are you color blending i seem to have a hard time figuring out i mostly use 9 to 15 mags and i have a eikon power supply the ems420 thx in advance :) love your video
What are the signs to look for that let you know you’re overworking the skin? Is there something you see it do and think that’s time to leave that area now?
Green is diffinetly the hardest color to work with I’ve tattooed since the late 80s I hated color cause of green thank god for new kinds of ink we had to make our own ink good ole Spaulding and Rogers mix up are own concoction the green had to be the hardest to work into the skin I like your videos in still leaning things today I’m 60 and still trying to improve my work but thank god for all these ink company’s out ther a little pricey but it’s worth it the greens are a lot easier to put into the skin than they used to be back in the day good video
You are the best explainer I ever heard. I have many dvds from the best and you by far explain more about the subject in a better way and dont hold back. I respect that and your tattoos are fire. Dont stop man keep at it and I say make a dvd and make money you deserve it all in this feild. Thanks for the reply on another video also I respect that you take time to reply to your fans.
Love how you show real time too I hate sped up videos
Thanks. I am guilty of speeding up videos from time to time but I do prefer to keep them in real time. I appreciate the support and kind words
I know Dax pretty well. He's been on the show before
Best tattoo videos by far. I've watched close to 1000, and you are by far the best. Your narrative is detailed, and the video quality is great. I like how you speak as an artist and how your descriptions reference painting. You are a true artist and your technique is beautiful to watch.
I am always amazed at how clear, concised and at-level your videos are for me. You're making me better everyday and show true respect of the art by sharing best practices.
Thanks so much!
"Noodle in" -a phrase I will be using
Great job. I love the explanation! Color is something I'm working on for sure. Black and grey is really my strong suit, but becoming just as comfortable with color is a goal of mine.
I'm an aspiring tattoist and I may be having an apprenticeship this June! this makes so much sense.
I just checked the title and was inundated with more information than i could ever ask for..
truly humbling, thank you!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate the support
This was amazing, clear and very easy to understand. One of the best technique videos I have ever seen. Subscribed! Keep up the fantastic work!
Thanks so much for the support
Best tattoo instructional video I have seen yet! xx
Thanks a lot!
Thanks man seriously after a while of watching your vidz I just got my breakthrough for packing black and colors thank you very much!! ;)
Thats awesome that you pointed out feeling the vibration of the skin when tattooing. I have been doing that for quite some time now with my black & grey work. helps me to create smoother transitions and fade outs with grey wash. the minute the skin vibrates i know the needle is working then adjust accordingly to get the desired effect. Good key point to share with everyone!
Tanks a lot. I appreciate the support
Love how you explain everything! Helps out a lot
It’s awesome that you understand the black and grey for color vs black and grey that stays black and grey. That’s my issue is to transition. I have a painting approach as a black and grey but getting more dark realism I also use the hawk and have a dragon sleeve of full purple and red oranges etc but wanna get smooth right off the bat instead of detailing way to early
you are a fantastic artist and teacher! I just started tattooing at my apprenticeship and I have always been told when color packing not to go over the same area more than 2 times in one session. I notice in your color blending you go over these areas a lot more than I thought was advisable in order to prevent tearing up the skin. I've only just begun doing silhouettes and solid colors, and I am having a hard time getting solid and even coverage without going over the same area multiple times. Can you give me some advice?
I always feel a sense of satisfaction when working from light to dark, lol. Since we are always taught to do the opposite, it's almost like I'm pulling something off. Eternal Plum is a great color for this technique, easy to use with hot AND cold colors. Great use of that Seafoam, a very under-used color.
haha. I agree. Nothing like breaking the rules of tattoo and still making a nice piece
Guy Aitchison talked about reading the vibrations with your stretching hand in his book and it's been a great tool for me as well, to read if your machine is set up properly and if your technique is on point.
Awesome I learned a lot also enjoyed your comparison of the hawk thunder and hawk pen.
thanks for the tips, beautiful work and colour,i like using round shaders,you get a great finish,my favourite, great video 😀
amazing teacher. Thank you!!! I've never left a youtube comment till now!
wow. Thanks a lot. I'm flattered
HD quality on point!!!!
Good insight on the color work, and I've always stressed to vary tones as opposed to just lightening or darkening a tone. I can also relate to what you're saying about "feeling" the ink saturating. It's one of the things I've noticed about the rotary pens, that you have to feel much more and kinda brush/stroke things in... lines in particular. It's a new monster to tackle, but more of an artist's tool than a machine. I'll be watching.
Excellent Jake with lots of info, a dumb arse like me is gonna have to watch this a few times for it all to sink in.
Watch it as often as you need! Thanks for all the support Steven
i cry thank you for all your videos to share your knowledge , it is a big help for newcomer like me
Great!.Glad it is of some value to you. Thanks for supporting us
WOOOW....Great video...that really explained a whole lot of doubts I had....still learning on my own.
Thank you so much for explaining so good! The best video I have seen until now!
Thanks for watching and supporting us!
thank you, I will try out your tip, the self-made finger feel vibrate :) really enjoy watching you roll out your skills, thanks again
We should patent that name! Thanks
Best video on color ever! Thank you so much!
I like your explanation, is so easy to understand. Kudos to you
thanks for the kind words!
man your work is great!! thank you for sharing & for the really good explanaition. keep up the good work
Your video was great to watch, you explain things so well. And it's also great to watch a true artist at work. Keep up the good work and the great videos too. From the UK.
Thanks for the support and kind words
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing knowledge so freely! Your teaching technique is as elevated as your work.
Thanks so much! We really appreciate the support
I've only done the one tattoo on myself (many others done professionally ) but I am hooked on fireside tats
Awesome. Thank you
I use my ring finger to feel that sweet vibration as well I run my machine slow too an work medium slow as well but your saturation on every pass is awesome
Not one F bomb! Thank you for being an artist I can take seriously, nice to finally see class in our art form.
haha! Thanks. I'm sure I can find a way to drop an F bomb in. Don;t want us to start looking soft!
hahahaha noooo so professional I love it
Ugh shut up, acting like a swear takes away from the learning experience.
yeah!! I use a coil machine and I definately feel the vibration in my left hand !
absolutely gorgeous work!
Thanks a lot!
wow amazing videos!! Any artist that gets to apprentice under you is super lucky and gonna be great!
you guys are the best on TH-cam at really trying to help people out
Wow!. Thanks a lot
great video loved it and im started doing my own ink on my self i totally agree with. Don't over work its better to have more sessions than try to just pound all of it in one sitting .. especially on big pieces .Thanks for the adivice
Thoroughly explained. A lot of useful information. Thanks.
One of the best tattooing videos. So much easier to understand. Thank you guys for speaking clearly. 0:)
Is there any way you guys can make a video on shading tips and techniques with the Cheyenne Pen/ cartridges? I recently switched from the old school machines due to my arm going numb. But I’m curious to see how other artists are shading with these pens / cartridges. I love the machine but am always looking to improve, which is why I follow you guys!
loved this video bro. it really helped me understand way more. great explanation.
Klear, simple, very Good Explained.
For that i was searching for.
Thank you
How far is the tip sticking past the end of thee cartridge?. I ask, as it seems the cartridge is pushing against the skin
Wowwww you are wonderful at teaching i got a whole lot of great info out of this. thank you
Thank you so much always so in depth when explaining 👍👍
Wow.. awesome work.. having trouble with greens also.. ill try your tip.
thank you , i ll be checking out more of your stuff,, great video
Thank you so much for doing these videos! Do you have another one of the finished sleeve?
hey great vid! maybe someone has asked this before but do you generally have your machines run rather slow to pack the color in nicely and, for some more sensitive parts like inner arm, turn down the voltage even more and keep adjusting as you tattoo?
all I have to say is thank you for showing me a better skill in inking I have looked a others but learned more from you in this17:58 minuets video thanks man
Thanks a lot for the support and for taking the time to comment.
No worries you are teaching me how to become a better tattoo artist I may not have all the things I need to do my best ink but soon I will grow thanks man
I really like your videos. What do you think about doing blending on healed tattoo? Will it work. For example, I had red color and I want to make it brighter like orange, should I blend it with yellow to make it orange or just block it with orange? Thank you.b
very cool to see you fill in all thoseareas with such a big configuration =) am still experimenting with colour on paper and it is quite chaotic depending on what you are using to draw or paint. colour pencils or markers really tendo to do the opposite but still i try to use your tips here and there =) tnaks again for a great video=)
Thank you
waiting on for yours next video man, have learned so much from you.
Thanks a lot
god bless you man,didnt know a chanel like yours existed keep up the good work,will be following you|!!!
awesome. Thanks
Awesome videos im an experienced artist in the uk. just curious as to what voltage you run your cheyenne equipment? for colour packing , smooth grey shade and colour blending.i have a thunder but struggled to adjust so went back to inkjecta.i understand everyone works at different speeds etc i was staying at around 100 on the PU11 power supply not sure if your useing a cheyenne power supply or not. your colour blending is bang on. thank you for your time
This video was exteremlt helpful. I do not want to get ahead of myself at all. I am just starting tattooing and these concepts all sound good and make great sense to me. When would you say they should be applied. I want to work on my linework first and foremost.. then color and then shading and colorpacking. But do you think it would benefit me to take a "gineau pig" so to speak and try out these techniques on he or she
Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
hey bud, just wondering what voltage ur running ur machine at?
just found you guys. you're awesome! very helpful and entertaining as well, love your work as well. good job man!
Thanks for the support
Thank you so much for videos. What do you think about textured needles? Are they better for color packing ?
i just recently found fireside and tattooimprovement, and i love it. you guys rock. I have a much better understanding of color, and i totally get the vibration sensation when you pack color in the bend of the arm. I generally grab too much ink, and make a mess on the skin, so with saying that, how do you keep your skin so clear of wandering ink? what type of wipe and or papertowel do you use?. i use green soap wipes and i feel they dry out too soon. Papertowels usually scratch the surface. Do you have any thought or advice for this? please keep the tutorials advice and tips and tricks coming. :))
Thanks for the support. I just use paper towels with straight water and wipe fairly regularly. I haven't had any issues with paper towels causing problems on the surface of the skin
what voltage did you used if I may ask . excellent work .
Hi love your videos , you're a fantastic artist and extremely patient teacher .
I love the saturation you get - can you please tell me why I'm having trouble ( specifically with greens ) getting good solid saturation .
I did predominately black tattoos for a long time and over the last couple of years have branched out into full colour . Is it just me or do others have trouble with green and saturation .
PS I feel like a dork for asking . Thanks for your videos they're sensational .
Thanks a lot for the support. Greens are tricky. Kind of like light blues. They tend to look spotty in the skin when they first go in. I get the best results by moving consistently and carefully then letting the area sit for a while while I work in other areas. I will look back through those colors towards the end of the tattoo to ensure they have settled in and are consistent. It's better in my opinion to let them heal and look at them again a month or 2 down the road
Wow thank you so much for all the tips as a artist I always love learning new things I appreciate it God bless.
Very nice video..
Which needle hangout do you prefere and how many cps's.
Thanks for your fantastic clips :)
I love your tutorial I'm from the Philippines
amazing man, thanks a lot for share your technics!!
Thanks for the support! Happy to share
I find your videos so helpful and inspiring. I have a question I help you will answer for me. Do go from one solid color, fan, then fan in with another solid color? I'm asking because I was told to follow a sort of 70% watered down, and then 30% watered down overlay approach to blend colors. Do you not water down your colors at all?
Bro so much sauce in this video thank you 🙏
Great tutorial, thanks
Your awesome man just wondering what machine your using ? Looks like. The ones woman do their lips 👄 and eye brows with ? Just wondering thanks
when you wipe an area, how do you keep from smearing the ink? does adding a gel to the skin help the paper towel soak up the excess ink?
I was told never overwork colors cause they start brightening within a couple hours. Also was told that with light colors they can be deceiving cause they blood seeping out makes you think the color needs more when if you leave it alone the blood will quagulate then the ink will brighten and show more. What are your thoughts to this idea
Great video, thank you. Do you have a tip how to decently pack in white?
Thanks a lot. I use a round shader or large liner configuration instead of a mag. You typically don't want to fill large areas of white as they tend to look yellow or murky when healed. I try to use white against strong contrasting colors so that it stands forward better and holds up longer
I relate to everything said in this video. Thanks for the good work
great techniques and insight! thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the support
What stroke do you recommend for color packing? I use the inkjecta Titan with standard 3.25mm but i find it hard to pack colors without overworking the skin for me
this really helped me out.. you guys are great
Awesome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching
This was very informative! I cannot think you enough for this video as is. There's one thing I honestly don't understand on how or what to do. Whites. How do you get the white ink in? like say, for a rose. How would you add that into it?
Thanks for watching. Everyone has different ways of working but I tend to use a round shader for my white highlights and move slowly to get the color in. It sometimes looks spotty at first due to the skin irritation
Clear and solid advice. Pun intended.
Hello.. this is sorta parallel to this video hut can you make a video on how to be more efficient at tattooing... time management.. & how to really do the piece without being there forever doing it. It seems like some people are just so efficient in their efforts. thanks...
Good idea. I would have to give it some thought in order to distill it down to something but I will put it on the list of show ideas
ok... thanks... I just watch some videos & it seems like the artist is so efficient in their time management. They get in there & do what they have to do technique & time management wise to get the job done with out spending the entire day doing it. If we are charging a set amount per hour on hourly rates then you want to do the right job for the customer but also not kick yourself in the balls doing it... lol... thanks... love the videos.. I have been tattooing for quite some time & I still pick new stuff or relearn old things I have forgotten over time with your videos....
You spend the entire day doing one tattoo!?!?
um, every studio has a day rate which is for one tattoo on one client lmao
Tnx for the vid..can you tell me on what voltage do you work for shading lining and color packing! Tnx
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. May I ask what taper are you using ?
can a medium sprung shortback liner be set up as a shader/colour packer and if so would dropping the throw and increasing the voltage be enough? currently runs at 56% duty, 113hz speed at 8+v medium throw,,
quick question , isnt black dominant colour , so a green over a healed black would that not just be black when it heals anyways ?
Thank you very much Jake. In your opinion what media is better to study color for tattoing -oil, watercolor...?
I am more experienced with oil but tattooing is much more limited than oil in it's application. I know a lot of tattooers who feel like watercolor translates better.
Great Video!
This is cool...great job!
hi. love your guys videos. just wondering if you can shed some light on the rough cps your pen is running at. thanks again
Hi sir ! What voltage are you color blending i seem to have a hard time figuring out i mostly use 9 to 15 mags and i have a eikon power supply the ems420 thx in advance :) love your video
Amazing packing and blending (Y)
I was wondering if you are applying pressure when packing solid color with the cheyenne hawk machine?
hi i was wondering which name brand of ink you choose for that tatt? they came out pretty nice..
woaaahh absolut top leistung der glückliche kunde top
What sort of throw in mm do you use with large mags and the Cheyenne pen ?
When's the next video? I Love your channel so helpful!
I think the pen is a 3.5mm stroke. I tend to set the needle depth a little more shallow with my big mags than with liners. Thanks for watching
What are the signs to look for that let you know you’re overworking the skin? Is there something you see it do and think that’s time to leave that area now?
are you using a paper towel to wipe or a special wipe. I'm a new tat artis so I'm trying to find the safest and best method
are you deliberately wiping color instead of dabbing? like you would with black ink, amazing work!
nice shading... learning from the best
Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Green is diffinetly the hardest color to work with I’ve tattooed since the late 80s I hated color cause of green thank god for new kinds of ink we had to make our own ink good ole Spaulding and Rogers mix up are own concoction the green had to be the hardest to work into the skin I like your videos in still leaning things today I’m 60 and still trying to improve my work but thank god for all these ink company’s out ther a little pricey but it’s worth it the greens are a lot easier to put into the skin than they used to be back in the day good video
Thanks a lot. I agree. Green was always the hardest color for me to judge the level of saturation in the skin.