Anyone Tattoo?

[Sinfix_15]

Decided to buy myself a tattoo gun. I can draw and i've got about 30-35 hours under the needle, but ive never tattoo'd before. any tips and suggestions welcomed. Also interested in trial and error stories, ways to practice or books that might be helpful.


I know you can practice on pigs and grapefruits. I've not aware of any other practicing methods. I already purchased a machine. I went with a rotary because from what i read, rotary is easier and more user friendly than coils.

I picked up these two stigma machines, both rotary types.
http://www.tattoomachineequipment.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stigma-tattoo-machine-3.jpg
http://www.tattoomachineequipment.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/stigma-tattoo-machine-prodigy-1.jpg



I wanted the Bez EGO machine, but they were all out of stock.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTk1/z/wH8AAOxyhodRxr54/$(KGrHqZHJBQFG-3Z)lOSBR)r54,W!w~~60_35.JPG

[bu villain]

Come out to one of the Vintage Class old school meets. Danny, who drives a black Z, is an excellent tattoo artist.

[Sinfix_15]

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/Virtutis/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140531_222042_zps83290297.jpg (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/Virtutis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140531_222042_zps83290297.jpg.html)

1st picture tattoo so far.