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Tattoo Apprenticeship

12/16/2020

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I've started an apprenticeship in Warren, Rhode Island. Check out the shop: www.1001troubles.com/
Here are a few of my first tattoos! All were done on honeydew melons...
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Sketchbook Studies

6/19/2020

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I'm on YouTube!

4/30/2020

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I have started uploading some time-lapse art videos on youtube. Come have a look and subscribe if you like. I'm hoping to post more regularly, and maybe do some Q and A's in the future.
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How to Survive Inktober

11/2/2018

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     The rules for Inktober are simple: draw something, ink it, and post it everyday for the entire month of October. I knew I could make time to draw everyday but I did not believe that I could complete a drawing that was actually worth posting in a single day. Usually my work takes at least a few days of revisiting before i'm happy with it so I knew this would be tough. Well, I didn't complete all 31 days, but I did get a hell of a lot more done than I thought was possible. Here's how I did it and what I learned from it.


     First, you must prepare for it. Expecting yourself to start and finish a drawing every single day is insane. You need to draw a few days ahead if you don't want to fall behind. Try to have day one's drawing already completed the day before, and have your sketches started for the rest of the week. Also, have a list of ideas ready for the entire month.

     Second, you must simplify. Ask yourself: Do I really need this entire thing in my image? Can I crop this down and still get what I want out of it? Work smaller too. You don't always need a huge canvas to get an impressively detailed drawing.

     Now here's the most important part, and what I really owe most of my success to. I joined an accountability group of fellow artists online. That's right, just a bunch of strangers sharing the same goal and cheering each other on. Your own brain will make excuses for you, your friends will forgive you, but complete strangers will motivate you harder. People are social animals, and knowing that there is someone out there waiting to see what you will post next really helps you follow through. Special shoutout to @vaartworks on Instagram for starting the group!

     This is why I failed. After that first week or two rush of good ideas and flowing through them fast, I began to lose steam. My big list of ideas for the month turned out to be too vague. I used all the good clear ones first and then I had to work out what I wanted for the rest. I also put some sketches aside because I felt like they were too big, too important, and needed more time. I started posting every other day instead, and at the end, I finished with 20 pieces instead of 31.

     But, this is why I am still extremely glad I attempted an art challenge. How many ideas have you been putting off, storing away, wasting time thinking it through, when you could actually be producing something? You need to get these things out of your head and onto that paper if you want to be able to move on and get inspired by other things. I've been adding to my "art ideas" list for a long time without crossing much off of it. In just one month I got so many things done from that list and they didn't have to be big and important and perfect. The point of these challenges is not to finish, it is to get more done than you normally would have got done in that time. I've never completed 20 drawing in one month before, and in that way, I have succeeded.
So tell me, will you join me next year?
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Leather Commission Info

4/25/2018

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Options

Here's a guide to help you understand what is possible for your request. Custom leather cases, pouches, armor, book covers, cuffs, collars, and more are available. Don't see an example of what you want here? Just ask! I'm always open to new projects.


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Colors

Leather Stain
If you want your image to stand really stand out, you will want to use a leather stain rather than a flat leather dye. Leather stains settle into the the grooves of the tooled image and darken it.
Currently in stock: black, mahogany, medium brown, briar brown, and saddle tan.
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Three Most Popular Leather Stain Colors
Leather dye
Leather dyes result in a flat even color. Because the leather I work with has a natural tan tone to it, some lighter colors will never be possible. Dark dye colors will work nicely.
Currently in stock: dark brown, black, purple, blue.

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Black With Red Details
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Purple
Additional colors can be ordered upon request. Different cuts of leather will sometimes take dye differently so your project may look different from the sample images.

Metal Hardware

Buckles, rivets, snaps, D-rings, O-rings, Clasps, spikes, and other fixtures come in three colors: gold, brass, and silver. More options may be available on request.
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Top row - Gold / Middle row - Brass / Bottom rows - Silver
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Brass Hardware with D-rings for Belt Attachment

Padding / Lining

For padding in my custom 3DS cases, I use a layer of felt simply glued to the inside. The chest plate armor piece is meant to be worn over clothing and has no lining. The “flesh side” of leather (opposite of the finished side) is slightly rougher and even if smoothed out, may ware out a bit over time and become slightly rough again. If you want a very soft lining, fur might be a good option, although I have not used it before. I discourage using anything that requires excessive sewing, as hand sewing leather is time consuming and costly.
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Quality

Leather usually comes with scars, marks, and slight discolorations. With any handmade item there will be some minor imperfections. Progress photos will be sent to you for your approval before any order is shipped.

Pricing

The size, materials, and complexity of the piece will all have an effect on the cost.
Message me directly for an accurate estimate.
Average price range:
3DS cases - $90-$120

Chest Armor – $150 - $350
Necklaces/Collars - $20-$50

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In The Studio

4/17/2018

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Progress shots from past leather projects.
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Swans Photo Album Cover
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Overwatch Reaper Nevermore Cosplay Mask
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Reaper Pauldrons
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Pokemon Ho-oh Nintendo 3DS Case
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