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deaded518
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 Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: how old is to old? |
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| im 46 years old and started to learn the art of tattooing about a year ago. im at the point where its time to get an apprenteceship but im wondering if im too old how do artist feel about taking on some like me. most people are much younger when they get started just wondering what you all thought? |
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moondog
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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am pushing forty myself, and ask myself the same thing. loved tattoos since i can remember as a 5-7 year ld getting booted out of some of the meaner shops heh heh. missed out on two appretiships due to life happening...
but i think it dont matter just dont know if i can handle being the "shop bitch". hehe. |
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Aussie_Al
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Joined: 21 Sep 2009
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Location: NYC
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I don't think age has much to do with it - you can teach an old dog new tricks
But just remember someone who is 18 lives at home with the folks has very little responsibility has a lot more free time on their hands as opposed to some one in their 40's dealing with a day job, home load repayments, kids etc
Good luck and never use age as an excuse to stop ya! |
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deaded518
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject: how old? |
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| yes. thats my point, im not sayin im to old just the other it dosnt matter my age, i cant wait to rock the tattoo world. and your right it is very hard being in your 40's because so much life going on but that just makes me more determined to do something i love. just hope the world has the same feeling. after all whats most important is to learn the proper way. |
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zapzapzap
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Joined: 17 Oct 2009
Posts: 81
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| Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:44 am Post subject: Re: how old is to old? |
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[quote="deaded518"]im 46 years old and started to learn the art of tattooing about a year ago. im at the point where its time to get an apprenteceship but im wondering if im too old how do artist feel about taking on some like me. most people are much younger when they get started just wondering what you all thought?[/quote]
I hope that you spent the last year studying flash, tracing it, painting flash, drawing non stop and building a rock solid portfolio.... NOT dicking around with some starter kit on your buddies from the trailer park.
I don't think you are too old to land yourself an apprenticeship if you are a skilled artist already. Now if your artwork sucks you're gonna have a tough time. |
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Aussie_Al
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Location: NYC
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[quote]I don't think you are too old to land yourself an apprenticeship if you are a skilled artist already. Now if your artwork sucks you're gonna have a tough time.[/quote]
Well said man  |
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deaded518
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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| im not worried about the art work end of things. its the time and paying bills and everyday stuff that is the set back at the moment. just dosnt seem to be enough time in the day sometimes. |
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zapzapzap
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| If you are passionate about it, you will find a way to make it work. |
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Aussie_Al
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Joined: 21 Sep 2009
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Location: NYC
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:04 am Post subject: |
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[quote]If you are passionate about it, you will find a way to make it work.[/quote]
Thats pretty true with everything in life |
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deaded518
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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| well as it turns out im at the moment trying to work out the work shedule so i can start a REAL apprentaceship at a shop near my home, so if not today,next month, or as long as it takes but i will work it out thanks to every one for your words of encuragement . |
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Aussie_Al
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Cool man and good luck
keep us all posted
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Lower Back Tattoo Designs
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Joined: 27 Oct 2009
Posts: 2
Location: Los Angeles, USA
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:48 am Post subject: Go for it! |
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You'll regret having not tried if you don't give it a go!  |
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Aussie_Al
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Location: NYC
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[quote]You'll regret having not tried if you don't give it a go![/quote]
So very true! |
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landonmichaels
Tattoo lover
Joined: 28 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:14 pm Post subject: Go for it!! |
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| Just go for it!! That is an amazing feeling to know what it is you want to do, don't give up on it because of age. First off you're not old, and you're never too old for anything...follow your dreams, your passions...don't have regrets! you will feel amazing once your finished. I am happy for you, let me know how it all goes |
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