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Here are a few of my first tattoos! All were done on honeydew melons...
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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. ![]() 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? Options 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. 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. 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. Padding / Lining
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 Progress shots from past leather projects.
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