I've done only a couple day sessions but I love them because I can focus on just one tattoo and don't have to worry about anyone else. It's easier. I do take mini breaks up to 10 or 15 minutes depending, but not many. I like to just power through if my client can. And it's a great feeling when you finish. I feel I accomplished something very well compared to smaller, shorter-time tattoos because I nearly literally worked the full 8(+) hours rather than had pauses between clients throughout the day. I suppose it does rely heavily on the client and so far I've had great clients for day sessions. I love the pointers though! The head lamp is a great idea!
Very cool tips! Especially those about helping your customer. I’ve been to many different tattoo artists in different countries as a customer and I must say unfortunately not many think about it, but those who do, really stand out and you always want to come back
Thankyou , Yes I've experienced how it is when tattooer doesn't care about customers or even artwork... Customer has to be comfortable too, as getting tattooed is already uncomfortable feeling. So I believe the better customer will feel the better outcome of the tattoo will be.
Dan D I’ve been tattooed by Anrijs twice and I agree with a lot of what he said here. Have a good big breakfast to start your day. Have lots of water and snacks. I always have sweeties or a bit of chocolate because in a long sitting you will need your energy. I would recommend a pasta lunch or something like that. You can eat it cold and it’s full of stuff that will give you energy. Because by hour 4 onwards you feel drained because your body is processing pain and is suffering. I would have a friend with you or an iPad or music as a good distraction. If your sitting and dwelling on the pain then you are not going to last. Happy distraction is a must. Hope that helps.
These videos are very helpful!! I am a new tattoo artist, I still have SO much to learn and so much to improve on. And I find these tips very helpful, Thank you so much for having this content :)
I think I’m gonna grab a light and try it I find that I always block one side of lght then I have to move a light I’m gonna try one of them I’m 60 and half blind now lol but still love tattooing
Hey anrijs I'm looking to get my first rotary machine and would like to know what you recommend, I'm still an apprentice but would like something I can do smooth black and grey but also pack in colour, I use coils for lining so I won't need to use it for that, keep up the rad videos they help so much! Thanks dude
Hello, can you please tell what brand (possibly model) of head torch you use? I like the idea with charging withou unnecessary trash from batteries . Thank you. Good luck.
Hey Anrijs! I am big fan, thanks a lot for all those videos. I have one question about headtorch. Do you use cold or warm light headtorch? I am not sure if its a valid question but I was wonder if theres difference between them. Thanks a lot and keep it up! ♥
to be honest I don't have a clue. I believe it's cold, as led light is bright white. more blue tone to it maybe, it's not warm tone to this. but I don't think that would be too big of a problem if it was warmer.
Anrijs Straume Tattoo Thanks a lot! I already ordered one headtorch. I always struggle with light and shadow while tattooing so this will be like gamechanger for me. Thank you again, you are huge inspiration for thousands of people.
I believe it's depending on the style of tattooing. Most of my customers sit ok for 7 hours for realism. But when I do more lines / lettering / more traditional styles, then yes, most of them don't want to get 7 hours. Good session what most of the people would sit - is around 3-5 hours agree!
@@AnrijsStraumeTattoo appreciate the response man, I was wondering. I'm just now getting into learning realism but for the most part I've just been doing neo-trad and trad stuff so it's usually 3 to 5 hours max for me so far. The 8 hour one was a bunch of flowers so it prolly didnt hurt them as much.
how many days artist can work on a sleeve all depends on what technique is used , approach to it and of course customers strength and pain tolerance. I have done 3 days in a row many times. however I think 2 days is better, as most of the times 3rd day can be draining for both , tattooer and customer. But I've seen sleeves that's done 4 days in a row too by other artists. for the aftercare on multiple sessions I highly recommend - Dermalize Absorbent Pads. (I haven't had chance to make a video about them yet, but hopefully will do in the near future) you can cover the area where you finish on the first day , secure it with Dermalize Film. and leave it on till customer is back on the next day. By then most of the redness/swelling and soreness will be gone for that area, so you can easy carry on.
I would want to know what’s the pros and cons of numbing spray/cream? I know there’s a lot of artists who don’t like using it. Do numbing products affect the results of a tattoo in anyway??
Hey Anrijs! I dig your videos. Also you are a beast tattoo artist. I know I'm reaching here but if there's any machines you don't ever use I'll be happy to take one off your hands. Also I think its be cool if you made more videos of you tattooing. Later man
I would advice to slowly build it up . maybe try tattoo 3,5 hrs, then 4,5 hrs etc... You can eat quickly 3-4 bananas. They are high in calories and nutritional value (pure energy) that will keep your body running. I always go for bananas to recharge, as it's so easy and quick to eat them, takes only few minutes break. I work with lot of detail and sometimes it's easier to zone out. like for example when I feel loss in concentration I don't start doing small detail - eye or nose. I work little more on background or hair , where I can have some freedom. and I start important details after some time when I feel more concentrated. good luck.
Привет, знаю, что говоришь по-русски. Может будет видео о технике нанесения по-русски? У меня хромает английский, я вроде всё понимаю, но иногда не ясны некоторые моменты. РУССКОЯЗЫЧНЫЙ СЕГМЕНТ ЮТУБА БУДЕТ ОООЧЕНЬ БЛАГОДАРЕН))))
hey. spassibo za prassmotr. ksazeleniju umena vapshe net vrema daze delat na angliskom video. oochen malo paluchaetso i ochen trudno mne snimat ih. ja dumaju na ruskom isho trudneje budet, net pokka plan. udachi tibe !
