Finally feels like i'm getting closer. My skill and confidence? Strong. Definitely can start expanding the elements and themes, too. Digging working in greyscale.
I can feel my focus shifting 100% towards tattooing. Scary. Why? Because i have a shitload of responsibilities with f/t and p/t work. All i can think about is pulling lines and getting this whole whipshading technique down...least on paper.
Still, i am ready to make whatever sacrifices are necessary, and i feel like i have the support and sandbags to do so as well.
What u see above is a final render of my very 1st flash page. Technically, it's not a 'flash' page, as i have never held a machine in my hand (and won't until my master says i may); so...it's a 'portfolio flash' page. I'm not qualified to put a needle in anybody's skin whatsoever, but i'll be damned and roasted alive before i cease to do so on paper. Must once again emphasize the 'NIB'. This pflash wasn't done with a nib - but there's work forthcoming that is. LOVE using it. Sharp. (more on that later, guaranteed.)
Overall, I'm nervous, but confident in my gut about the 25th. Funny. I remember the old days of standing in line in NYC and elsewhere, feeling a relative anxiety. Know what i did when i was in line at those auditions? Draw. The difference between the visual and musical/performing arts for me, is that my natural talents are plum-stronger when holding a device containing ink, graphite and color. I can sing (semi-pro), play piano (pro for a guy who doesn't read music), and acting may be my top talent in this realm - but all of em combined can't hold a candle to drawing. I've been drawing my whole life.
...I will be a tattoo artist, and a successful father, lover, and American. Success is determined by my own definition, and by nothing or nobody else. If i can pay my bills, enjoy life with my family, and get my rocks off in the down time, then i will be as content as capable.
Matter of fact, i am content right now. I struggle, but deep down i am grateful for what i have, who i am, those very important people in my life who support me, and for the gifts i was given.
...patience my friends and enemies, i will get under ur skin...
CHI.
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