[truong]

Quick qeustion for the artist out there, Anyone know where I can buy individual sharpies?

Here are some of the work i've done with sharpies!
They're not perfect but i'm working with a limited amount of colours! bare with me!

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9216_165966836256_501291256_3998861_3286066_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_168383151256_501291256_4028643_4655384_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_170338231256_501291256_4054416_5783718_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9216_171376006256_501291256_4067308_1618857_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9216_173389881256_501291256_4088313_1681396_n.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

if i recall correctly, staples sells entire sets with every colour of sharpie that is made. i think they sell individual ones... but in a limited colour selection.

[truong]

staples sells the 24 pack! but its about 30 dollars and dosn't not have all the colours. I've checked and trying to find a sharpie retailer

[twitchyzero]

does that fade pretty fast after a few showers

[Tim Budong]

check micheals man

[murd0c]

check micheals man

yep I was there a couple months back and got a bunch!!

[pawdregry4g]

awesome

[raygunpk]

those are really nice man.

[LenovoTurbo]

Looks really nice.

[Ch28]

How long does that usually last?

The koi ones look pretty damn good

[truong]

I use that spray on band aid, and it'll usually last up to a week or when taken with care.
I went to michaels on bridgeport in richmond, They didn't have anything at all ! it was pretty dissapointing

[Rich Sandor]

Very nice. I think I'd get one of these as a test run before committing to a real one.

[truong]

Cool! let me know when you want to get drawn all over lol.. i'm always looking to do something different

[spoon.ek9]

is this like your on-the-side business?

[truong]

is this like your on-the-side business?

Its more of the.. I want to be a tattoo artist, but Its impossible to get an apprenticeship and i'm just doing this for fun and to sharpen my skills

But I guess you can call it a side bussiness! I've done them for people for photoshoots etc

[spoon.ek9]

cool, i'll see if my friend wants to be your guinea pig. she wanted to get a vietnamese "geisha" tattoo but changed her mind haha.

[truong]

cool, i'll see if my friend wants to be your guinea pig. she wanted to get a vietnamese "geisha" tattoo but changed her mind haha.

viet geisha? .... so a woman.... in a rice field...... with a rice hat.... with a baby straped to her back and a ak47 in one hand?

jkjk

[Rich Sandor]

viet geisha? .... so a woman.... in a rice field...... with a rice hat.... with a baby straped to her back and a ak47 in one hand?

jkjk

You realise that would actually make a pretty fucking cool tat???

[skyxx]

viet geisha? .... so a woman.... in a rice field...... with a rice hat.... with a baby straped to her back and a ak47 in one hand?

jkjk

If you're actually gonna do that. I'm up for it!!!!

[truong]

i'm actually drawing one up right now

[skyxx]

Add some mountains in the background. :)

[nabs]

show pics after done plz =D

[124Y]

wow...how long did it take you to draw one?

[truong]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_178654021256_501291256_4139021_5524787_n.jpg

Quick sketch I got lazy with the rice pattie haha
Afro Samurai inspired

[tunerz_alliance]

damn they looks awesome

[LenovoTurbo]

Yeah, how long does it take to draw one?

[Ch28]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_178654021256_501291256_4139021_5524787_n.jpg

Quick sketch I got lazy with the rice pattie haha

nice! :thumbsup:

[Vansterdam]

you should throw in a rice paddy hat :lol

that koi looks nUTS

[dizzystar]

I cant really make that out, someone want to dumb it down a little for me? because that idea for a tat is SICK and I am interested in possibly getting it done!

[PDKGD3]

I cant really make that out, someone want to dumb it down a little for me? because that idea for a tat is SICK and I am interested in possibly getting it done!

Tilt your head left.

[E-40six]

I cant really make that out, someone want to dumb it down a little for me? because that idea for a tat is SICK and I am interested in possibly getting it done!

Haha, shouldn't you know what it is befor you get it tattooed on you?

[moomooCow]

Tilt your head left.

LOL

thanks hahaha I couldn't make it out at all before I read that. :haha:

[trancehead]

very nice! saw this on s2ki as well.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time!]

shit son. you good.

[van_driver]

i want one:D rs discount?:thumbsup:

[truong]

i want one:D rs discount?:thumbsup:

sure, what do you want?

[van_driver]

sure, what do you want?

you got pm!

[truong]

back on topic! where can i buy individual sharpies?!

[seakrait]

do they need to be "sharpies"? i'm sure art stores like Opus or Loomis would have permanent pens in varying colours. or have you checked them already?

also, just so you know what's available... www.sharpie.com

[Inaii]

Opus carries Sharpies. That's where I bought my set from. They're a little on the expensive side though. Loomis should as well. Check stationary stores too, they normally have the individual ones for sale. I'm going to Stupidstore shortly, so I'll check for you while I'm there :)

[Pocakj]

That's some great artwork though, wow

[Baley]

isnt that shit toxic? Wudnt it give u skin cancer even more?

Why not use crayola coloring pens? I use those to draw on skin and it works just as well. And it doesnt smell lol.

[Raid3n]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_178654021256_501291256_4139021_5524787_n.jpg

Quick sketch I got lazy with the rice pattie haha
Afro Samurai inspired

that is awesome

[Chicken Balls]

isnt that shit toxic? Wudnt it give u skin cancer even more?

Why not use crayola coloring pens? I use those to draw on skin and it works just as well. And it doesnt smell lol.

It's not toxic.

[E-40six]

isnt that shit toxic? Wudnt it give u skin cancer even more?

Why not use crayola coloring pens? I use those to draw on skin and it works just as well. And it doesnt smell lol.

If you go on the sharpie website, it specifically says not harmfull nor toxic. Alot of tattoo artist use sharpies to draw out the design befor they tattoo

[chic604]

Truong, they have them at Michaels on Byrne Rd. I was there a few weeks ago and bought some. If I remember correctly, they were on the right side when you walk in, and in the back corner - Brit :)

[Inaii]

isnt that shit toxic? Wudnt it give u skin cancer even more?

Why not use crayola coloring pens? I use those to draw on skin and it works just as well. And it doesnt smell lol.

Crayola doesn't last as long, and the colours aren't as vibrant I find.

They only had the same sets as Staples did (Superstore). So I would try a local art supplies store. Or like someone said, Michael's.

[truong]

Truong, they have them at Michaels on Byrne Rd. I was there a few weeks ago and bought some. If I remember correctly, they were on the right side when you walk in, and in the back corner - Brit :)

Thanks! i'll check it out tmrw! I'm actually miss a few shades of blue to blend in the effect of water

[vOLTZ]

Check Opus on Granville Island. Loomis is now called DeSerres.

I can help you get a discount at Opus on Granville Island if you go there and I'm at school.

[impactX]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_170338231256_501291256_4054416_5783718_n.jpg

Just curious, is this a guy?


How long can the color last?

[Vansterdam]

:lol

[truong]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_170338231256_501291256_4054416_5783718_n.jpg

Just curious, is this a guy?


How long can the color last?

What makes you say its a guy? :haha:
Its a girl :thumbsup:

The colour last about a week or long if its well taken care

[Raid3n]

^ can you do bio-mechanical style tattoo's?

[truong]

^ can you do bio-mechanical style tattoo's?

I've always wanted to do one.. But for some reason I know it'll end up having a vtec stamped on it somewhere hahaha

Oh a few members have msg'ed me about drawing on them! stayed tunned.. I'll have them up as soon as im done

[trip]

thats pretty nice artwrk

[Solo_D33A]

While on the subject of Sharpies...
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/Ben62.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-generation/448498-introducing-sharpie-lexus-gs.html

[truong]

I actually really want to do this on a car! Anyone want to lend me a car to do it on? hahaha

[Raid3n]

I've always wanted to do one.. But for some reason I know it'll end up having a vtec stamped on it somewhere hahaha

Oh a few members have msg'ed me about drawing on them! stayed tunned.. I'll have them up as soon as im done

let me know if you want to try some stuff out. i'll be the test pilot. i kind of want to get a bio-mech tattoo but i want a trial run first hahaah

[choda]

Wicked stuff man! I've been wanting to get something done on my head for a while and this just may be the answer cuz my parents would kill me if I actually got one. Let me know if it'll work on my head

[bsftong]

Its more of the.. I want to be a tattoo artist, but Its impossible to get an apprenticeship and i'm just doing this for fun and to sharpen my skills

But I guess you can call it a side bussiness! I've done them for people for photoshoots etc

go buy some pig skin and your own tattoo gun set, and get crackin! Love the two koi ones, very talented!

[hotjoint]

nice

[E-40six]

go buy some pig skin and your own tattoo gun set, and get crackin! Love the two koi ones, very talented!

Actually, he already has those.
He's had it for a year already:)

[truong]

Actually, he already has those.
He's had it for a year already:)

Yeup! but it takes soo much to actually learn all the concepts of tattooing.. shading, what types of needles to use etc. I wanted to get an apprenticeship for so long but no luck

[Inaii]

I'm not sure if they still do, but Next! on granville used to have an apprenticeship program, run by the owner Fogg.

[..::lazybum::..]

thats really good work! Pretty cool too!
i know someone who does that as well, you think everyday he has a new tattoo lol

[SkinnyPupp]

If you want to apprentice, put together an art portfolio (NOT a tattoo portfolio) and go to the shops. You should probably include the sharpie work.

It would probably be to your benefit NOT to admit that you already own a machine, and please tell me you haven't actually tattooed someone!

[spoon.ek9]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9216_178654021256_501291256_4139021_5524787_n.jpg

Quick sketch I got lazy with the rice pattie haha
Afro Samurai inspired


haha not really what she was thinking of... but looks good anyways!

[truong]

If you want to apprentice, put together an art portfolio (NOT a tattoo portfolio) and go to the shops. You should probably include the sharpie work.

It would probably be to your benefit NOT to admit that you already own a machine, and please tell me you haven't actually tattooed someone!

I've actually tattoo'ed very small peices like tribal and hawaiian fish hooks. But I got way too scared after that.

But thx for the headsup advice

[pawdregry4g]

damn that afro samurai inspired thing is pretty cool, worthy of a nice tshirt too

[HollyZ32]

Ever done a sharpie cover up job over a real tattoo?

[truong]

A few more i've done

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs028.snc3/11543_218986466256_501291256_4521407_5036478_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs008.snc3/11543_219070296256_501291256_4522331_2313938_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs008.snc3/11543_219925556256_501291256_4529135_322226_n.jpg

[Vansterdam]

preety nice shit dude ^ would consider getting some kois from you if you ever start to ink

[MG1]

Any toxicity issues with sharpies on skin?

[Vansterdam]

Any toxicity issues with sharpies on skin?

If you go on the sharpie website, it specifically says not harmfull nor toxic. Alot of tattoo artist use sharpies to draw out the design befor they tattoo

.

[Jsunu]

Oh does anyone still have the pic of the viet giesha in the first page. the image is down :(

[truong]

And this one is for the RS perverts
This was done for shits and giggles

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs008.snc3/11543_225505301256_501291256_4579962_8325670_n.jpg

I do alot of koi fishes because I do not have the patients to draw a dragon. Plus no one is patient enough to sit there for 8 hours plus.

[MG1]

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Non toxic for normal use. as in paper, cardboard other writable surface. I looked it up. Not great on skin according to some findings, but whatever............. no skin off my back.:D

They are considered non-toxic for “normal uses,” meaning writing on posters, soccer balls, and such. However, they are not meant for use on skin or fingernails. It might take over an ounce of ink from a Sharpie to cause a lethal reaction, and if a Sharpie is used on the skin it generally won’t cause an immediate or obvious health effect. However, according to the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), various Sharpies contain: n-propanol, n-butanol, diacetone alcohol and cresol. The first of these, n-propanol, is commonly used in cosmetics. The other three, however, are industrial solvents, chemicals that should not be sniffed, eaten, or put on the skin. As solvents, they penetrate the skin and fingernails and can enter the bloodstream.
Magnum Sharpie, King Size Sharpie, and Touch-up Sharpie products contain xylene. The Magnum and King Size Sharpies also contain cresol. However, all other products in the Sharpie line do not contain either of these chemicals, and are considered safe under "normal use".
These chemicals are not tested for human consumption, only incidental environmental exposure. So the chemical manufacturers’ technical data sheets on these chemicals are ambiguous with respect to how much should be considered a hazardous dosage, but do warn of kidney, liver, and brain damage, other nervous disorders, and DNA effects resulting in birth defects. OSHA has set permissible exposure limits (PEL) at 100ppm for n-butanol, 50ppm for diacetone alcohol, and 5ppm for cresol.
Some products that can be used to remove ink from the skin are rubbing alcohol, denatured alcohol, hand sanitizer, sunscreen lotion, nail polish remover, shaving cream, and facial cleaning pads, and also toothpaste.[7] Tabasco sauce or any Vinegar based product are also particularly effective at removing the ink from skin. However, the ink wears off on its own within two days or so, since the ink is on skin cells that are constantly being shed.

[threezero]

A few more i've done

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs028.snc3/11543_218986466256_501291256_4521407_5036478_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs008.snc3/11543_219070296256_501291256_4522331_2313938_n.jpg


hey i know how lol. great him truong at first i though he got a real tattoo