10 Tattoos I Wish People Would Stop Asking Me For
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There goes my tattoo idea of a tree, dropping carnations onto a yawing lion, surrounded by butterflies, in the reflection of the brass of a compass, in the hands of Poseidon, who is standing in a koi pond, with a rising Phoenix in the background, clutching a Pepsi can in its talons, with block letters “ReBirth” around it lol
Lmfao wowwww im dead ☠️🤣
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That would be pretty funny to see
@@JamesWithee Hahah glad you enjoyed it. I am going to get out your way first part of the year. Maybe I can finally get some ink while I am in town. Thanks for the content!
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this guy gives off vibes i'd hate receiving when I walk into a tattoo shop
You mean confidence and honesty? Fuck those vibes am I right?
@@nickhendrikactor957 He made a video spanning 24 minutes 43 and seconds having the audacity to preemptively tell people to just flat out not ask for specific tattoos. All of these things have been done by artists. It's dumb. Not honest. The only honest thing he is doing is revealing what he doesn't like doing or struggles with. His vibe is pretentious and petty. It is what it is.
I thought the same thing initially, but when you have the right to refuse to serve someone and you are doing your passion its ultimately your choice. I also want to imagine this guy does his art work so frequently that he probably has done so much that he doesnt have to do the annoying tattoos anymore. I.e. one client in a year comes in and asks for a compass and a clock... he puts all of his efforts into the tattoo and makes something hes proud of, no biggie. Then a trend hits and several people are asking for clocks.. lets be honest... you are probably better off to be up front and say, nah im not spending my time making clock tattoos, i want to display my talents. I dont want several people going out showing my tattoos of clocks that i lost interest in on the third tattoo because my heart is not in it anymore and quickly deteriorates in quality because of the lack of interest. Deteriorating could be a lack of imagination about such a dull sounding tattoo. So you throw basic circles down and shade them and slap your client out the door with an average piece of dookie. Doesnt sound fun to me either
@@phillipfiorentino so would you prefer that he doesn't tell clients what he struggles or doesn't like doing? I would rather an artist tell me that information rather than start working on a tattoo he might struggle with lmfao.
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Get the tattoo you want, don't let THIS guy tells you what he wants or what he thinks about what's meaningful to you.
No. Your tattoo sucks
Exactly like wtf I’m paying you, do wtf I want
@@Yagirlnyesha the point of him denying tattoos is because if the artist doesn't want to do it, its probably not gonna turn out as well
@@Yagirlnyesha sure we all know by now tattoo artists can deny your request for whatever reason they want. Also If u really want some played out design, go somewhere else?
This is what I was thinking
Say you hate your job without saying you hate your job
I mean, get what you want and like. Who cares if it's trendy, if you like it go for it. I'm a big "never regret a tattoo, it honored a season in your life" person. And if my artist is sick of it, then he should say "you know what? I think John over there can probably do this better than me, I think you'll be happier with him." And the client WILL be happier with someone who wants to do what they want to get. After all, it's forever on their body.
Yes! Thank you!
It probably is what they’d actually tell you in person. Or just say it’s not their style.
I agree. But I like when a professional give me advices. Maybe the person even know that is trendy, and want something more personal. If the person don't care, I mean, that's it.
As a tattoo artist do not listen to this advice …. Just bcuz u don’t regret dumb decisions doesn’t mean people won’t … people grow up and realize getting that tattoo wasn’t even important… and be wanting it removed
I mean, that's what he's doing. He's just refusing tattoos he's not interested in tattooing.
This dude has the opposite energy of what I want from my artist.
@Kate Moore no, he’s pretentious.
@@Hauntzilla I mean, imagine working on your artistic skills for years, taking an apprenticeship, busting your ass day in and day out for almost a decade and building a reputable clientele and business all on your own. You've done dozens, hundreds, maybe thousands of the same tattoos over and over again whilst dealing with assholes getting said tattoos. I think you're entitled to make a fucking youtube video stating what you're really not interested in tattooing anymore albeit butterlflies, skulls, roses, or whatever. Everyone is going to be different. Personally a lot of artists I know hate doing infinity symbols, feathers, and other basic white girl tattoos because it's uninspiring and they've done it a million times. I don't blame them. The field is supposed to be creative and fresh, not churning out the same tat everyday.
@@TalisLoki wow someone is a lil butthurt aren’t they.
Straight up.... he's a gate keeper of what's cool a little diva
All 3 of you ain’t artists 4sure
For those that value their time basically don't ask him for these tattoos cause he dislikes doing them 1. Poseidon tattoos 2. Lion tattoos 3. Pocket Watch, Rose, Compass Tattoos 4. Tree Tattoos (especially the forest forearm tattoo, this one is my opinion) 5. Carnations tattoos 6. Butterfly tattoos 7. Koi fish tattoos (cause he hates Japanese tatts and cause they look like dicks, his words not mine) 8. Phoenix tattoos 9. Literally any logo 10. Any lettering tattoos Your welcome.
Much appreciated! Thank you!
wow, thank you. Dude can ramble
Wait 'til he finds out that butterfly tattoos are usually symbolic for surviving suicide attempts, like how Medusa is for sexual assault survivors. Also love the straight-up racism in his reason for hating Japanese tattoos. Imagine walking up to a Japanese person with a Japanese koi tattoo and saying "that looks like a dick"
thanks, I did NOT want to sit through that
@@chubbybunny6975 how does anyone survive a suicide attempt?
I'm from Germany and here it is totally normal for a tattoo artist to tell a client when another artist would be a better fit for them. My usual tattoo artist didn't wanna do my next tattoos even though he ist perfectly capable of it because he knew that another artist would enjoy doing it more and referred me to her and it was great to work with her. I. Think its perfectly fine to not wanna do certain tattoos and just let those people get them somewhere else.
It’s normal here too.. all the ppl in the comments are just mad cuz they have never requested a tattoo from someone is at a point in their career when they can say “no.”
This is VERY normal when you're a regular tattoo collector. I regularly ask my artists who they recommend for work that isn't their usual style. Not every artist does every tattoo. It's completely normal to go to different artists for different reasons.
But this is not his case. There are lots of people who are uncertain about what tattoo they want, which is why 'Tattoo Flash' is a thing. And there will be people who want a tattoo which is difficult to make work where they asked for it. And there's people who want a particular style that an artist has no skill in doing. This guy is not talking about any of those cases. He's just saying "I'm sick of people asking me to tattoo fucking clocks on them" (and whatever else). Because it's not what they want that's important, just what he wants. Maybe he needs to swap people's skin for a sketch pad, and draw what he likes in his own time when nobody's paying his wages!
It's a bit of a struggle if you want to design tattoos for yourself (if you're not confident enough or the placement makes it impossible to do it on yourself) - But i really get it, every Artist i know has turned down comission work they knew would be unsatisfying, either because it will feel like it looks bad (even if the client loves it) or it's simply not worth the effort. @tsuchan - Dude, don't expect Artists to act like obedient wage slaves, especially skilled artists with a bit of fame - they either get more requests than they can work or are paid well enough to not need to do anything they don't want. In an Industry where everyone's high-skilled and self-employed, you won't find many replaceable workers to boss around.
This guy is number 1 on the list of "kinds of tattoo artist you wanna avoid"
100% so many red flags from this asshole it's off the chart
100%. I get not wanting to do certain tattoos as an artist but to talk about it the way he is, as if he’s looking down on others, makes him seem like such a douche. If I lived near this guy I would avoid him like the plague.
Do you have tattoos?
@@painville yes, I've had about 40 individual tattoo sessions
Nahhhh. Just go to whoever does what you like. I agree with him 100% on most of those.
To say you ignore clients because you don’t like their tattoo ideas is the green light for you to throw in the towel on being a tattoo artist.
Agreed
Artists get a shit ton of email, to them or shop. Some of it are just feelers and dont go anywhere. It's hard to even answer everything, so can see them just ignoring what they don't like. Saying no might prompt further discussion, all for a tattoo they have no intention to do. It's a time waster. I sent emails out to probably 6 or 7 artists and only got response from 2 this past year. They might have disliked the idea, or it didn't feel right, or maybe they were just too busy. A response would have been nice but I ultimately do not own their time and not every question is owed a response by people who work for themselves.
@@anthonyfranklin7137 ok and no one freaking said that he had to respond. What they’re saying is that if you are ignoring customers because you don’t like a tattoo that someone wants for no good reason, then you shouldn’t be a tattoo artist anymore.
I mean this guy is probably far in his tattoo career and gets hella requests from people so he’s in a position to be able to refuse people who’s ideas he doesn’t like
@@anthonyfranklin7137 Most email adresses now allow you to send automated responses, you can also have a prewritten email of 'hey thank you for your inquiry but I have no available slots at the moment', which is much more professional than straight up ignoring prospective clients
Just got done with my koi sleeve last week and I love that shit. I love the meaning behind it and the Japanese art style involved. You have to understand that people getting tattoos have a different perspective than someone who does them constantly and the fatigue that comes with doing similar tattoos all the time. Get what makes you happy.
Youre japanese so youre good
@@The40Glock1 So what you're saying is people should stick to their own cultures....😂
@whatwouldroddypiperdo2092 idk why I thought he was Japanese and no people can get what they want, do as they want, however they want.Its just really weird and corny imo everyone is entitled to theirs just imagine someone not from America getting a bald eagle 🤷♂️ idk
@@The40Glock1 Im from a different time most of my tattoos are from the 90s/early 00s before people gave a shit and tattooists like this guy were spawned by the reality TV shows of the late 00s it made normal people think they were fucking celebrities that could turn down clients meanwhile he only does kids tattoos like DBZ and anime n shit
@whatwouldroddypiperdo2092 he can turn down whoever he wants to when you're a boss you've earned that right whatever the reason may be he's just saving people from looking like everyone else unfortunately all my tattoos are from prison and they're all MY ideas and the person did the patterns idk I'm jist someone who prefers originality and unique this person just saving someone else from looking like everyone else idk but I just find it off when someone gets something not from their culture 🤷♂️ but they can do what they want believe me I wanted Chinese letters on me my friend stopped me now that I'm older I thank him everytime I talk to him
Well this guy is not really what I look for in a tattoo artist. And its really great to see all the tattoos he doesnt want to make are the most detailed ones. you have your style, you dont need to be great at precision and realism bro.
He actually is a decent tattoo artist. I saw his Instagram
This dude is the “ gatekeeper “ of coolness. Tattoo artists are so douchey these days.
I’ve been tattooing for 35 yrs and TOTALLY AGREE!!!
The more accepted a practice, the more it will attract those coming into it for the wrong reasons. I feel this way about medicine too. The quality of physicians, especially primary care physicians (family doctors) has hit the floor spectacularly in the last 30ish years.
Dude seriously. I’ve seen so many douchey artists in the last 12-24 months. I understand that as an artist you want to do unique work but come on man. It made me not want to get a tattoo honestly
@@drakelessner3981 Then probably don't. If whether or not you want a tattoo is hinged on the artist validating your opinions, then you probably just shouldn't do it. Not trying to gatekeep, but this shit is permanent.
@@yissssss maybe not gettin a tattoo from that person as opposed to not getting one altogether?🤔
Basically he’s tired of tattooing 🤨
Exactly
*being a printer he is an artist, not a printer.
That and he's not willing to learn what he's not good at. He straight up admitted what he's not good at and that he's not willing to try to get better. He's fine with not being good at certain tattoos and couldn't care less about getting better.
Lmao
If I were him, instead of making this video(which obviously hurts his image businesswise) I would suggest, ramp up the prices on those types of tattoos and be done with it. If someone is willing to pay for it, more power to you.
Everyone clicked to hear his thoughts then got upset when he voiced them. Honestly, I’m glad he mentioned the thing about Koi because not only was it hilarious, but it was also helpful
They were upset because he's being ridiculous. How does a fish look like a dick? Laughing at people for getting certain tattoos is just disgusting.
the koi and the jacked/bearded men part just sound like insecurities.
I’m 18 minutes in and I can’t figure out what this dude IS GOOD AT
He's good at complaining
@JoeDirtisawsome right, negative negative negative
Random dude: yeah I’d like a sleeve with a lion, roses, a pocket watch and compus and a tree of life because it has so much meaning to me
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Roses and daggers
Lmao that's so true.
What’s funnier is that every person who wants this somehow thinks they’re the first person to think of it and they’re so unique
The old rose & pocket watch combo 😂
"Poseidon is the god of ocean or whatever" that connotation alone tells me how bored you are of doing them 🤣🤣🤣
Had me rolling lmfao
My tattooist did what are probably the most commonly done tattoos in history. In fact, “overdone” and “done to death” are understatements. A huge Japanese style Phoenix covering one arm and chest. And a huge Japanese guardian lion covering the other arm and chest. He actually seemed keen to do them though! saying it was refreshing to do just one huge character on each arm. Because they’re big, he said he really enjoyed getting into the details of each character.
“So i’m not gonna give you this tattoo cause i’m tired of doing this design.” That’s when I would walk out the shop and take my money elsewhere, cause how are you gonna reject somebody’s idea of a tattoo, just because YOU think it’s played out or cliche? And that should be an advantage for you, because since you’ve done so many of those designs, that should let the client/customer feel like You really know what you’re doing, and make them feel comfortable that they’re gonna walk out the tattoo shop with something that makes them happy.
I didn't realize ppl were getting vilified for what they personally want on their bodies. I thought it was about what they wanted...although I understand the originality part. Im not letting a soul tell me what not to get bcuz of their artistic preference. Go to someone that'll take your money and give you a good piece regardless of the personal opinion.
Good point, however I think it's totally fair enough to refuse to do a piece if you don't want to, at the end of the day it is their work and if they don't feel confident that they will be happy that it shows their skills it's fair enough, however true don't let anyone tell you otherwise but he did say that it's okay to like them he's not bashing them he just doesn't want to tattoo these pieces anymore and mainly quite valid reasons
@dopeflamingo88 well said sir 👏
Yes and no, I feel like sometimes we maybe a bit impulsive and get something because it's in trend but someone that has your best interest in mind and has way more experience will kindly steer you away from making a mistake you can't reverse, the best thing to do I believe is to have a discussion and maybe come up with something that feels right for both. Someone that just takes your money clearly doesn't care about you, just the money.
@@jljonesar it’s about finding an artist that vibes with you. I would never get a tattoo from an artist that isn’t enthusiastic about the piece. It’s basic common sense really, but I also want what I want. So it’s about finding that artistic cohesiveness
I agree but at the same time I've been looking for tattoo ideas and He named everything popular on instagram rightnow basically and a by product of that is I wanted a poisodon but african version with a lion on top of his head now I'm thinking let me trying something a bit more original. I'm person who would hate to have the same thing as someone else
wow man I didn't know clients get tattoos for your enjoyment. I thought it was about what the client wanted. Thanks for enlightening me.
He can choose his clients.
This ain’t retail customer service bro
Hahaha right?! 😂 I have admiration and respect for tattoo artists, but some of them are such narcissists 💀
😂😂😂 the comments are hilarious! I totally understand what he’s saying. It’s like working at a music store and hearing every one play the same songs for decades super loud in a mediocre way . No stairway to heaven. No river flows in you, no fur Elise.
@@emilyolson9159 maybe don't work in that profession if all you're gonna do is bitch about the customers, he chose this profession, its basically just him crying about his job
People are misunderstanding that these are tattoos that he personally is tired of doing. If you wanna get them or do them then go for it, it’s art and different people are interested in different things
Dude, saying “wack ass lookin’ fish” has me rolling 😂
LMFAO same
This reminds me of why as a nail technician my sister never got goood tips or people asking for her service. Customers would pick out the color they want their nails 💅 and she would say eww no I wont polish your nail that color let me pick another color for you and would constantly make people uncomfortable and leave the nail salon sad and disappointed but some ppl were too nice to even say anything, what I’m tryin to say is let people who pay for your service get what they want unless they ask what you suggest. Most people already knew what they wanted in the first place.
Except nails come of in 1-4 weeks and a tattoo is forever on your body+ the pain you went through to get it in the first place…
Idk my clients love me. They cook for me and bring spreads of food for everyone at the shop and we hang out outside of work, have drinks, they invite me to travel with them, they travel to come to me at my shop and conventions, etc. I literally have so many ppl trying to get tattooed by me that I had to close my books last year and stop taking new appointments. I don’t think ppl in the comments understand my point. I don’t tell ppl what to get. And they don’t tell me what to do. They tell me what they want and if it’s not one of these things, I knock it out of the park for them. Sure, I choose colors, but I give options. They sit with me during the entire design process. Doing nails isn’t the same as tattooing. Not saying it’s an easy job but it’s like comparing glitter and glue scrapbooking to professional oil painting. Both are art but there ain’t no scrap books in museums.
And before anyone gets on here talking about how tattoos aren’t in museums either, I’ve been on exhibit at the phx art museum twice. Once for paintings and once for tattoos. Just throwing that out there so I don’t have to come back to this thread.
@@JamesWithee so many people in this comment section took this video sideways. I really loved watching it. I just found your KZhead tonight. Don't sweat the haters. People are just jealous and bring on the negative energy because they're pathetic and have nothing else going right for them but to pick at others to bring themselves up. Not saying the person above me is way but other people belittling in general!!! I'm sorry and I'm sending peace love and many good vibes. Thanks for the content xxoo
@@Chantal-Brose thx for being kind. It only bothers me a little bit when ppl talk shit. Like, I understand why. I do come off as a prick sometimes, and especially so in this video. It’s an unsolicited set of opinions that have the potential to hurt others feelings, so I get it. But I had a sponsorship agreement to honor, and ultimately I’m gonna say wtf I want and be myself on the internet. Regardless of what ppl say to me. Whenever you put yourself in front of the masses, no matter who you are, someone is going to hate you. But at least I got the nuts to tell the truth instead of letting everyone gaslight me into apologizing. I’d rather be hated for being real than hated for being fake. And u wouldn’t believe how many ppl thank me irl for talking them out of lions. After I mention it they’re like yoooo I see them everywhere now and I’m glad I reconsidered
Get what you want and has meaning to you. If a tattoo artist really cares about their career and really love it they will do the tattoo. If they want to make fun of people and be rude and ignore you. Then they're not worth your time or money and they might want to rethink their career. Dont ever let an artist like this be horrible to you. They dont know all but they can give advice and be kind.
Thanks for showing us what kind of artists to avoid when walking into a tattoo shop 👍
You should now do top 10 ideas you wish clients would only ask for. And I agree, koi fish look like D’s.
I was actually considering that for the next vid lol
It's weird you're admitting how the place you work, all the tattoo artists actually laugh at the people who come in and ask you for these certain tattoos! Do your co-tattoo artists appreciate you including them in how you personally feel about these certain tattoos? I certainly wouldn't! This is basically tattoos that must be too hard to do, maybe?
No, they're just boring. Do you know how a tattoo shop even operates? He has enough clients he can just not respond to tattoo requests.
Bro can’t understand he isn’t an artist
8/10 people could have the tattoo but you could get it and it would still be unique because the meaning of tattoo has different significance to every other person. I wanted a rising phoenix tattooed on my ribs but the people kept calling it basic n mainstream. I have even watched tattoo artists calling it too overrated. The thing is I DONT CARE it is. I have fought with severe depression n anxiety for past few year and have almost ended it on multiple occasions but I survived. I dug my finger nails down, bit down, kept going day by day n survived. So I really wanted a rising phoenix as a reminder of that and my courage that kept me alive. It was like being born again from the ashes. To me it is very special. To go to an artist with such a tattoo and have them call it cliche is really not okay.
It is cliche because it's common and that's not a bad thing, you said it yourself it has a special meaning to you as it has to many people, he is saying that is a common tattoo that he wouldn't do it in a KZhead video, if you contacted other tattoo artists or even him, he probably would just say that he doesn't personally do this types of designs and would recommend you another artist assuming they are not too busy, is common to not get an answer or to be in wait lines for certain artists.
Love the video and insight. A little particular, but that's why you get to choose as an artist. I feel like at minimum, a basic artist generally does the script tattoos and its unavoidable but I feel you. Your work speaks for itself, love the portfolio. Keep up the good work brother
bro could’ve just said “don’t ask for a tattoo”
Right lol
@Kate Moore , not everything has to be original, ever heard of traditional, personal, or maybe even sentimental...
The Meaning of a Koi Fish Tattoo. The most common meaning of koi fish tattoos is perseverance. They are often used to symbolize the struggles one has overcome or is overcoming in their own life
That’s everybody alive. If you’re living you’ve overcome something some more traumatic than others. That’s just like the Phoenix tattoo…live long enough you’re going to experience a rebirth of some sort. People need to find something original, fresh, and unique to them to represent overcoming and or rebirth.
@@KimmieJ1920 bro if you’re looking at it through the perspective of originality nothing is original and has already been done before lol, the Phoenix sounds just as stereotypical as the koifish, i believe it’s mostly execution/style/ and added design elements that define it as unique, not exactly the subject itself
@@KimmieJ1920 just like food for thought kinda thing y’know
And it’s also the most common tattoo seen ever
i think a compass is more common
Lmaooo so basically don’t ask you for shit, got it.
“You quit doing coke a few years ago so you wanna get the Pepsi logo” I laughed way too hard at that.
I totally understand that an artist doesn’t want to tattoo the same thing all the time and that they choose what makes them most happy to tattoo. So don't get upset if a tattoo artist refuses your project. On the other hand, I find it ridiculous to shame the customer for what they want to put on their skin. It is not because a tattoo is seen 1000 times that it sucks. It means forgetting the origin of tattoos and forgetting how symbolism is part of this art. Tribal tattoos (I mean at the origin of the tattoo) or sailor tattoos are clearly identified and symbolic patterns with a recognizable meaning. Everyone is free to add this symbol to their body or not, and it is normal that it is on an infinity of people because we are humans, we resemble each other and sometimes have the same feelings and aspirations. Don't be ashamed of what you want to put on yourself, it's up to you. Just find a tattoo artist who likes to create the design you want and who’s good at it. Sometimes he makes you feel a little patient to find the right match.
Yeah, I want to get my first tattoo but am anxious about feeling stupid when I go in if I ask for what I think I want and it’s something the artist hates … and after seeing this I do feel kind of like an idiot newbie :)
@@NatashaCreatesThings Most tattoo artist are cool and aren't like this. If you have a specific style in mind, find a tattoo artist that loves doing it. I love traditional Americana (so I have a few roses) and I work to find artists who love that style.
@@elizabethmenendez6465 thank you :)
@@elizabethmenendez6465 Most tattoo artists do have opinions like this and do have things they are not willing to do because they dislike it or find it stupid, they just don't tell you to your face as this guy is doing because it's a youtube video and most people watching are not his clients.
"People are getting Poseidon tattoos like up the ass all the time" 1) that sounds super painful 2) I'm sorry for all the tattooists doing Poseidon ass tattoos
I’m laughing so hard that I’m crying 😂
Lol as soon as I said that I knew I fucked up but just kept going anyway
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plus poseidon is a rapist who would want that
@@nobodyimportant9642 right? it’s usually the medusa tattoos that artists complain about rather than the poseidon ones even though she was literally punished for being raped by poseidon. It’s a genuinely symbolic tattoo for SA victims. it shows strength & healing. (not to mention how we were taught that medusa was the bad guy). fuck poseidon
Best practical advise I gave my son about tattoos is whatever he thinks he would like, make it the screensaver on his phone for 6 months.
This is why people are seeking out more and more female tattoo artists. They tend to not make u feel like shit for wanting what you want
Nah as a guy i wouldn't do this either
Lmao they just sugarcoat you more maybe, but my female artist was exactly like him, saved me from alot of bullshit tattoos.
I've got a few by women but this comment doesnt make any sense lol. i just wanted to try out a female artist, thats why i went. This comment is a reach and nobody cares. ya know?
you're right they make you feel like shit regardless
I don’t really think it’s anything to do with gender, I just think this guy is just a miserable tattoo artist 🙃
New Skool tattooers are the biggest offenders when doing koi tattoos that look like genitals. Guys good at traditional Japanese are much better at pulling it off. Other than that, there are dudes in my gym that have the "Bro-tastic starter kit" look going on. Lions, Watches, compasses, bearded dudes, and rib script.
True the neo ones are cooler than the new school ones. I’ve seen a few great koi tattoos but they are few and far between
Poseidon: Haven't done one. Lion: Only done a few. Pocket watch/compass: Im over them. Trees: Lol. Oh boy. Carnations: I hate those. Butterflies: So many butterflies. Especially the monarch. Koi fish: Not my main suit, but enjoy doing them. Phoenix: NOPE! Logos: Lol. I hope they're paying you for the free advertising. Lettering: *sigh.
I get you're tired of them, but it's my body. I actually raise monarchs for conservation, & nature has saved my life from depression. So yes, i have a monarch but it's in between a bunch of poppies in a sleeve, bcuz i'm a landscaper. Mine is realistic. It has nothing to do with popularity; it's what i love. Roses, i don't like, but that's just me. If others like them, cool.
He’s just giving his personal opinion. Unless you have his experience relax. Thinking about this stuff may steer you from getting something too trendy that you may regret.
Even after watching this, the only overused tattoo I want to get is a Monarch butterfly, but it’s due to them being associated with Mexican culture (which I am). This will have me thinking if I should get this done. Great content man. Keep it up
Hi from canada where I also feel the monarch is special to here, just because they were so common and beautiful when I was a kid I learned all about them and their amazing migration
Yeah I'm glad you did this. I know when I walk into a tattoo shop and drop hundreds of dollars of My hard earned money for something I'm gonna wear on My body for the rest of My life, the most important thing on my mind is how much the artist enjoys doing it.
What I love about Poseidon tattoos being trendy is that it's so much more common to see tattoos of women (on people of all genders), it's a good counterweight to have a tattoo of a man being popular :)
It's a good thing there's so many tattoo parlors this guy is just too cool for us regular folk
By regular, you mean dorks.
@@clvrswine why would you call someone a name on line you wouldn't in person that's some bitch shit damn there is a whole lot of keyboard killers out there
Man this dude must be freakin killin it in the tattoo game for him to make a whole ass 30 minute video of tattoos he just refuses do, no questions asked. Not to mention he even said these are some of the most commonly requested tattoos lol salute 🫡
Bruh I appreciate your honesty, I’ve been thinking the same exact thing….. when I look at artist instagrams I just see the same tattoos over and over 🤦🏽♂️
Tip of the day guys// get whatever the fuck you want tatted on you, don’t let anybody tell you wtf to get// ps: if you have a problem doing your job that’s your own problem lol, if someone wants a lion tatted on them then it’s their choice like wtf?🤦♀️🤦♀️
it is also the artist's choice whether to tattoo you or not :)
@@anhquan5097 your not wrong I guess
@@Kessekom it’s completely up to that person if they want it on their body but then again like bro said, if the artist decides not to do it then that’s that
Butterflies are on so many ppl because the meaning is transformation. If ppl have gone through something hard then they want that. I've seen alot of them. Same exact thing with a Phoenix.
Tbf any flora or fauna has a cycle and a transformation. Why do tattoos have to mean something? Mine are very random peices but I remember exactly what was going on in my life at the time. And no one else has them. Also tattoos aren't to be understood or even explained to others. No offense just my two penny's worth
Exactly
This guy strikes me a someone who thinks tattoos are just meant to be fashion statements and has no grasp of their meanings or the fact that they can mean something special or hold deeper meaning, definitely someone I would not recommend at all to anyone wanting to get a meaningful tattoo seeing as he'll probably take it and completely fuck it up by making it look "cool".
@@borderlands10 I got it as, he hates people who treat it as a fashion statment and get the same thing
My Doctor: 10 treatments I wish people stop asking me for.
This guy feels like he's the only tattoo artist, like he's a client
I agree with most of these - but butterflies are amazing and will never be played out for me. Butterflies and moths are some of my favorite animals - but I also don’t have to tattoo them on people over and over again 😂
I also love butterfly tattoos. I can't get tattoos yet, I'm 16. But in 2 years, I'm gonna get a butterfly tattoo to represent my niece.
Butterfly tattoos are also symbolic for surviving suicide attempts and overcoming depression. Which I feel like a tattoo artist should know, especially when they're the people that really push the whole "a tattoo should MEAN something to you" narrative. Medusa tattoos are a symbol of surviving sexual assault, if I had an artist complain about how many Medusa tattoos they put on women, I would never go to them again. It surprises me how ignorant a lot of artists are to the symbolism behind some of the most common tattoos
@@chubbybunny6975 you can interpret anything to mean what it seems to mean to you. And that’s valid for you, but if it doesn’t symbolize it objectively, to people everywhere, then you can’t expect everyone to know your special club’s decision as to what it means. Lions and butterflies objectively all over the world mean wild/fierce/strong etc and transformation/rebirth, respectively. The meanings your saying are very small subgroup interpretations. By definition if a person can’t figure out the meaning from the thjng itself without being told by your group, then you can’t expect other people to be from your culture and have your symbols.
As a random comparison, I absolutely love the song Canon in D. I'm a novice violinist. I started watching more violin content and found out that other classical artists HATE that song because of the number of times they have to play it, and because of how much it's requested for them to play. XD Meanwhile I'm over here wanting to get to a skill level where I get to learn how to play it because if I ever get married, I wanted to play it at my own wedding lol
This makes me wonder: what kind of tattoos are the most fun to do, in your opinion?
Great question
Sexual tattoos 😏
Whatever tattoo has a meaning to you
I have the best tattoos
@@Nayper905 I’m thinking of getting a Baphomet tattoo on my back! :D
Dude sounds like a mechanic that hates working on cars
Video about originality. Proceeds to explain why intro won't feature due to copyright issues!
This video seems like a presentation in school that he doesn’t wanna present
Excellent points about carnations and some flowers being difficult for the end result. It's touchy but would be good to see artists educate a client that comes in wanting one. For those who are getting their feelings hurt by this video, you should question your motivations for getting something. If you liked your tattoo idea because you thought you were being super original / edgy / artsy and resent finding out your idea isn't, then it might hurt to find out it's not. But if you like it, then you like it. Even the most awesome tattoo might make no sense to others, don't let that stop you.
Get what ever tatoo you want. You'll be surprised some if not most people even care. " Oh nice tatoo" moving on with the day.
Bro just sold me on to never look for an artist like him🔥🙏
Thanks for the info, man. Hope you're feeling better after the COVID. Keep doing these blunt videos. As a tattoo collector who is not in the business, it's so helpful to know the line between trendy and overused. As always, I love your videos
I really hate tattoo artists like this. They prioritize what they like and what they feel is “fun” to do rather than take any consideration what the customer wants or what it means to them. Completely invalidating what a tattoo might mean to someone because you don’t think it’s original is super smug. I really hope these type of artist go out of business so real artists can step up to the plate
@@Grimmlicious I think whatever I want on my body is my choice to make no matter how I present the idea. I shouldn’t have to explain to a stranger that a compass saved my grandfathers life when he was lost in the war, for them to deem it sentimental enough for MY body. If I want a compass I want a compass, that simple. Not to mention these new age ‘Pick & choose” artists are still charging top dollar for these tatts. Doesn’t make any sense
@@Grimmlicious He obviously can, and that’s why he made the video, saying that he can. You didn’t say anything that wasn’t said in the video, so idk if you just wanna go back n forth without adding anything to the conversation. I still feel that artist should be there to give people what they want indiscriminately, and people should choose Artist that match the style of art they want on their body permanently. That’s all
@@Grimmlicious What? This line of questioning is pretty backward and not making sense. The research you do on an artist is usually their style or tattooing, & I’d agree its dumb to see what style an artist does and request something opposite. Artists don’t have a list of things they “won’t do” that you see before hand. You usually ask for the piece and then they either accept or decline, in this guys case, he says he will just ignore the client and have them waiting for a response they’ll never get, which is also a dick move. So I’m really not sure where any manipulating can take place or what you mean by “Every minor little thing you need them to do”, we are just talking about getting a tattoo and getting accepted or denied based on what the artist feels like doing. The rest is just semantics that I don’t care to feed into
And again, I said no one should have to “over-share” and tell a stranger whether a tattoo is sentimental or just a cool idea, so I’m confused why you’re saying that. That was literally your first argument saying there’s a big difference between the two, yet now you’re saying that’s manipulating. I’m getting confused by the contradictions in what you’re trying to argue here. I honestly can’t tell if you’re arguing or agreeing with me at this point haha
Good thing they get to choose
Love those Poseidon style tattoos but they are super prevalent. I don’t have one personally but always think they are way cool. Thanks for the vid.
Tattoo of Poseidon petting a lion and reading his pocket watch in a carnation field with butterflies and a river with koi fish and trees around it
😂😂
I would hate to get tattooed by this guy. It was interesting to listen to his least faves - his attitude though, so holier than thou.
Aww I love ancient roman/greek statue tattoos as a history lover. Though, I think if people use just one specific statue to get, everyone has it. There's so many ancient statues to use as a reference!
How about instead of a statue, you could get a tat of a Roman or Greek solider or Cesar or something. Could be pretty cool and more unique if that’s a concern.
@@dakota5571 that's fine too! If its a good tattoo, its a good tattoo. Personally I like ancient/historical subjects done in the art style of that time. It looks more unique and pays respects to that time period and culture.
I dunno, there are a lot of ways to skin a cat. I’m doing a full Greek sleeve on a dude that’s ACTUALLY Greek right now, and there’s not one statue on that shit. The history is dope, I agree. But like you said, there are a ton of references and ideas and it’s just wack to me that everyone is getting the same ones
@@JamesWithee yes I agree if they are using one reference and especially when its those couple classic statues that many overuse. There's sooo many other wonderful paintings and statues to use as reference. One way to get a statuesque vibe is to use a renaissance painting as a reference as during that time, even people in paintings were very muscley. I'm italo-finnish^^
@@DrBitchcraft. Spot on
Art is subjective. As a small business owner I learned long ago to listen to a customer's needs and do my best to guide wisely. This works better than to talk down or critique them in a negative way.
I want a helicopter with elmo as a door gunner wearing a kit, flying over a lion yawning, next to a tree that's wearing a pocket watch and 90's sunglasses that has a tattoo on its oakbranch that says "I can't tattoo".
I hope artists never get sick of tattooing comic book and horror portraits. Cause that's all I want to continue on both my legs. Full leg sleeves. Great video man.✌
Im doing the same on my left leg, I got a black work Hellraiser tattoo almost a year ago and I plan on getting a Freddy Krueger tattoo in the same style
corny AF
The name matches
tattoo pants 😌
@@nothingmatters298 says the person with nothing matters as there profile name lol.
Book reference for the tattoos you don't like 1 - Poseidon = Percy Jackson books , Percy's dad is Poseidon 2 - Lion = Narnia books , Aslan is a Lion 3 - pocket watch = Alice in wonderland , the rabbit pocket watch Compass = His dark materials books Lara's golden alethiometer 5 - Trees = Lord of the rings books, Tree beard the ent. 6 - Carnations/fussy flowers = Enola books , the flower code 7 - butterfly's = Tattoo series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes , in this book 4 girls get temporary tattoos that end up permanent. 8 - Koi = Koi: A Modern Folk Tale, lots of pictures 9 - Phoenix = Harry Potter , Dumbledore Phoenix 10 - logos ,branding, symbol = Harry Potter , Mr Lovegoods Deathly hallows symbol tattoo 11 - lettering = Don Quixote , all the fake quotes and made up references.
I appreciate the nerdiness of this list lol I don’t know why I read the whole thing but I did 😂
@@JamesWithee Just trying to lighten the mood with a different interpretation of your list. Art is a hobby of mine. And I try to look at the world in wonder with it's shapes and colors that we walk past every day and don't really look at. Like the tips of the petals on a pink thistle are blue and purple not pink. I take a lot of close up photos to remember these things. Anyway I made the list because I thought it would be funny to imagine interpreting what they asked for in a off the wall idea or the what if books influenced tattoo trends.
Realism and fantasy is different dude. If they didn’t want to go for realism style, a proper artist could just freestyle it in their own style with(or without) a basic google reference. Hell, they’re rare, but some artists can even freestyle in realism and not have it look awkward, basically like a photo.
Damn, my Dad... 😔
At the end of the day, he is giving his own personal opinion.. he does not claim to speak for all tattoo artists or does he prevent you from getting a particular tattoo. If he is in a position to pick and choose his clients, why not go for the more original tattoos clients ask for that satisfy his artistic appetite?
Not wishing to be rude, but are there any tattoos that you do like doing? And as you are giving the impression of hating your work and your customers have you thought of finding another line of work?
Dead ass, well said my dude
I have been a machinist for 35 years. Have owned a shop. One thing I never get sick of. Is people wanting to pay me for doing work for them. Yes I have removed so many broken bolts I lost count. But when they leave I got paid. So stop complaining and do your job
the best part of being an artist is that you get to decide what you want to create. especially once you gain a following, you can be extremely specific on what projects you want to pick up. if he took every project that came to him he would rarely even get to do pieces he is truly passionate about and/or that truly fit his style.
@@haileywalls4150 curtomer lost is business and money gone. If you don't like your job. Change professions
So this! I've been trying to find good reference material for 10+ years to get a Phoenix tattoo, and I just can't find anything that translates well to skin! Needed to hear this!
SAME! I wanted a phoenix for years but I have never been able to find one that doesn’t Look cartoonish or lame.
There are so many original looking pocket watches i get the shape can be difficult to do perfectly. But time has a strong meaning to do many people so i can see why that gets requested so much.
A guy posts a video named "10 Tattoos I Wish People Would Stop Asking Me For" and people are mad about him. Thats like asking someone for his opinion and then complaining about it.
I like how you speak your mind You’re doing people on the fence about tats a favor
Costumer: "I would like a coi fish tattoo" James: "swimming upstream past two meatballs?"
Holy crap man. No Poseidon, no butterflies, what's next no owls? You realize these tattoos are 90% religiously backed, lol.
The comments of people telling others to not let this guy decide what they are gonna get were definitely considering at least one of the pieces of this list.
as a client seeing lions, pocket watches, and roses often in the same piece is just so generic, it's always the same lion too. also religious tattoos for me are getting old, like the cross or praying hands or something with clouds. idk just getting old. get something like biblically correct angle thatd be fuckin sick!
LOVE IT BRO!!! I used to take every tattoo and these days im very selective about what tattoos do. And your just being honest which is very Rare these days. Great video!!! Thanks for posting it.
Take a shot every time he says “uhhh” or “ummm”
This is the difference between being able to tattoo what you want and having to do tattoos for a living to pay your bills. Although I think he could’ve used a little nicer approach in this video as somebody who has done all these cliche’ tattoos that he’s talking about I understand the frustration and the attitude because what he’s talking about is literally what drove me out of the tattooing industry. Peoples unimaginative an unrealistic expectations.
“I just feel like they’re kinda a whack ass lookin fish” 😭😂😂 omg that was hilarious
Guys get what you want. Don’t let someone tell you what you should be doing with your body.
'n shit.
The reason why so many people are asking for these kind of tattoos is because they ARE good tattoos. I don't think it's fair that only the "first" people to get them can have them. If someone else wants that tattoo, there is no reason why they shouldn't be allowed to get it if that's what makes them happy. There are multiple people with the same name, same car, same phone, same tattoo, same wants in life etc. We have a large population on this planet. Some things in life get repeated, and that's ok. Whether it's a repeat tattoo in the tattoo artists eyes or a never before seen tattoo, getting the tattoo they always wanted is life changing for the tattoo recipient.
Art isn’t the same as a fuckin car or cellphone
@JamesWithee not saying it is the same, but it can be repeated. Art can be repeated. When there is demand, things get repeated. If people are asking you to repeat an artwork you did, it means you are doing a good job.
Wants people to get “original” pieces but loves tattooing roses.
“If you don’t know who Poseidon is he’s a Greek god” a few moments later “I dont know where these statues are from like Rome or Italy”
Lol they’re the same gods just diff names. Jupiter is zues but I dunno who Poseidon is in Greek mythology
@@JamesWithee Poseidon is Greek and Neptune is Roman mythology 👍🏽
Poseidon/Neptune is both Greek and Roman god :) basically same gods, different names!
Imagine going to a barber and he says nah I’m good I’ve done tapers too many times it’s not original anymore lol
15 Minutes in, Ive popped popcorn, and I'm literally ctfuuuuuuu. "To make a whole bird made outta that sh*t" lmaooooooooooooooooo
It's one thing to get kinda bored doing the same type of tattoo over and over, but then saying that the artists laugh at you for asking... yeah, just a little full of yourself.
"if you got a sleeve with Poseidon, a lion, and a watch you shot yourself in the foot" Love it dude! im dying! great videos as always
I’m so proud of this video. Like, a man not only talking shit about tattoos women get but mostly shitting on traditionally masculine tattoos. I’m so happy ;)
no1 cares
These fools are out here calling people out on not being original. Meanwhile, as someone who lives in LA, I can randomly throw a rock and hit a tattoo artist. You’re entire lifestyle is cliche. Imagine a plumber telling you what kind of bathrooms they’re tired of putting in. I got an idea, why not just do what you’re paid to do.
All of these comments are saying he’s coming off douchy. I can’t stand pretentious people or the “too cool for school” attitude and I disagree. I have zero tattoos but if I got one- I’d want the artist to be into it. There’s a million tattoo artists to choose from. Just find someone that likes your tattoo idea. I’m a hairdresser and I turn down work I am not comfortable with all the time. I don’t do wedding hair because I’m not good at at it and I want my clients to be happy and have the proper service. The only thing I would say is- instead of ignoring requests, you could just politely say: “Sorry, I don’t do those types of tattoos.” Unless he is getting hundreds of emails a day…idk…
Could you do a video about tattoos you rarely get requested to do but you wish you could do more often?
I think that artists giving insight on tattoos they don’t enjoy doing is really valuable information because tattoo artists WANT to give you their best work and if they have to keep doing the same thing over and over and don’t like it you aren’t going to get their best work. Finding an artist isn’t a one and done thing, if you REALLY want a specific kind of tattoo it’s reasonable to expect that you might need to consult multiple artists to find the best person for the job. He’s just being honest
I would never want him to tattoo me, who is he to say what tattoo you want, he seems really full of himself
Crazy, you ended up making a video on why people shouldn’t get a tattoo by you