✅BIGGEST PROBLEM TATTOOING BLACK & GREY ❗❗ This CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME❗

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Today we go over my BIGGEST PROBLEM when TATTOOING BLACK & GREY. No its not technique as that is very important as well. Rather we will be going over our shades and what they are suppose to look like when we are tattooing vs how they will look once healed. For a long time I wasn't %100 sure if the shade I was putting in the skin was going to heal the way I saw it or rather lighter or darker. As time went on I got a bit more comfortable with the shades I was using but they always seemed a bit dark when I wanted things to be more on the light side. So I set off to find the right set up for me and to better understand how the grey wash looked healed by itself. So I used my usual set up and found it to be just to dark (as I had suspected). I then tested out a lighter set up that I thought might work better and found it gave me more of a usable set of tones. This process really helped me so I thought I better share this with others as it may help them as well.
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  • @ArtSomething
    @ArtSomething2 жыл бұрын

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  • @devonsikuka
    @devonsikuka2 жыл бұрын

    This is probably one of the most useful videos I’ve seen explaining gray wash ever

  • @jsamuelson041
    @jsamuelson0412 жыл бұрын

    I fricken love your channel. It's helped me out so much. I'm still super new but I've done so much better since starting to watch you. Thank you.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is AWESOME to hear Samuel and im more then happy to know the channel has really helped you out. Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘

  • @LozanVegas
    @LozanVegas2 жыл бұрын

    I started watching your videos 8 months ago and have learned so much because of you. I just got my tattoo license and I'm about to open my own shop. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and being so helpful. Much L&R🙏🏻

  • @jaymarie5118
    @jaymarie5118 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Giving the internet months of your life and marking up your leg is crazy selfless, I really appreciate you man!! &love that you're still teaching yourself new things 😊

  • @newyorklouie1406
    @newyorklouie14062 жыл бұрын

    First video I ever put a like on. Truly helpful. The fact that you tattooed yourself to really help others see the difference is amazing. Good shit my guy.

  • @bodednoded5997
    @bodednoded59975 ай бұрын

    Sir, as a representative of world science people i want to give you your sincerely appreciation of your impressive contribution to science. Thank you!

  • @RudyCuts
    @RudyCuts2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to see your work moving forward!

  • @SaD_kNiFeYT
    @SaD_kNiFeYT9 ай бұрын

    Best educational tattoo video I've discovered so far! I'm just starting my journey and this was so helpful, thank you for doing this and showing the drop system!❤

  • @mobart2362
    @mobart23622 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE how this video starts right into it!!! great work

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it Mo im trying to get more to the point in my vids.... actually harder then I thought it would be. Thanks again and appreciate the support! 🤘🙏

  • @ashleyflores8553
    @ashleyflores85532 жыл бұрын

    With Thanksgiving coming up and all, I just want to say I am so extremely grateful for all that you do for us, I will forever be thankful to have found your guidance and dedication to helping others perfect their skills. You’re awesome 🙏🏼

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SOO much Ashley I really really do appreciate your kind words!! It keeps me motivated and pushing to keep making vids. I wish you all the luck in the world. Keep your head up and Keep ROcking!! Happy Thanksgiving and GOD BLESS!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @MadsMcKay
    @MadsMcKay2 жыл бұрын

    I super appreciate this, I learn more from your content than any other youtube page.

  • @markgarcia7908
    @markgarcia79082 жыл бұрын

    You always come with the in depth information 🙏🏽

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m happy to help and glad this video was informative. Thanks for the support Mark it’s much appreciated 🤘🙏🤘

  • @MonkEnthusiast
    @MonkEnthusiast7 ай бұрын

    Super helpful information! 🔥 thanks for using your skin to show us exactly what you meant. Big difference

  • @katrinasturholdt6410
    @katrinasturholdt64102 жыл бұрын

    This helped me out more than you know, thank you so much

  • @mailifabius7490
    @mailifabius74902 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much. I really have no words to explain how much your channel helps. I started tattooing in Los Angeles, but I am originally from Guadeloupe which is in the Caribbean! I always recommend your channel every time I travel! 😁😁

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your SOOO VERY welcome Maili!! Im really happy to know the channel has helped you out!! And thank you for sharing the content as it really does help the channel out!! Keep being awesome Maili and Keep ROcking!! 🤘🙏🤘🤘🙏🤘

  • @bullsheeptattoo
    @bullsheeptattoo2 жыл бұрын

    you really diserve all ma man. The way you sacrifice you own skin, I really respect that. Good job bro ;)

  • @zacbridgemanmedia7035
    @zacbridgemanmedia70352 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely one of those things that I didn’t even think about until now. Thank you so much!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Zac! Glad the video could help you out!! And thanks for the support!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @curtisquillin7852
    @curtisquillin78522 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your sacrifice.. very nice to be able to see this side by side comparison I'm definitely switching to this drop system!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Curtis glad the side by side could help you out as I know it helped me out as well. Thanks for the watching and supporting the channel!🤘🙏🤘

  • @enriquevallejo6483
    @enriquevallejo64832 жыл бұрын

    Excellent info!!! Thx man, this will definitely help. Good feed brotha.

  • @alexd5090
    @alexd50902 жыл бұрын

    Realy thank you. I was just going to do this test on myself before seeing your video.

  • @cwb253
    @cwb2532 жыл бұрын

    Your are an Amazing Teacher - Keep on Passing that Knowledge boss ! 🤙🏼

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH cwb I really do appreciate your support!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @zimsinister786
    @zimsinister7862 жыл бұрын

    Yessss love ya channel. Thank you so much!!!!!!

  • @bigfuzzy84
    @bigfuzzy842 жыл бұрын

    Wow, first time seeing this, this indepth. Thank you so much!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    NO problem Josh im glad you enjoyed and thank you for the support brother its much appreciated!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @kristinaomidvar2588
    @kristinaomidvar2588 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing this!!! It was exactly what I was looking for!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem glad the video could help you out!🤘

  • @mimichan9355
    @mimichan93552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Dave! Last night, my boss and I sat down and discussed this technique. He was checking my work and asked how did I get my greys lighter, this is pretty much what I did. He was impressed that I figured that out on my own. It really does make an incredible difference. 🤘😉

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome you sat down with your boss and went over this as it really does make a huge difference in the work. Great to hear you figured this out and corrected things on your own!! Keep being awesome Mimi and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🙏🤘🤘🙏🤘

  • @mimichan9355

    @mimichan9355

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtSomething Indubitably!! 😉 Here lately, he's really taken me underwing. One step at a time. I'll get there. 🥰

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mimichan9355 Thats AWESOME as it really helps to have someone there to help guide you. YOU GOT THIS!! 🤘🤘

  • @cristianebregge8004
    @cristianebregge80042 жыл бұрын

    You're simply THE BEST

  • @nsa2282
    @nsa22822 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god. I have struggled with this for months now and it has been so discouraging for me. Thank you soooo much😭😭😭🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Nsa really really glad to hear the video helped you out!! And thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @sierra6087
    @sierra60872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this extremly helpful video !

  • @StJude-ef1mf
    @StJude-ef1mf2 жыл бұрын

    Commuted to helping for sure. Appreciate you for this one

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Judas just glad to hear the video is helping people out!! 🤘🤘

  • @paulanderson9717
    @paulanderson97172 жыл бұрын

    Quality thanks for sharing. Would be nice to see you do a tattoo with this greywash and see it healed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge mate.

  • @laurameeks8653
    @laurameeks86532 жыл бұрын

    Great info, I been “feeling” this for a while, bought sets of gray wash and only using the lightest mix. Yep, won’t buy any gray wash again, thank you sooo much!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that was the same experience I had with pre bought washes. Not to say they are all that way but I deff prefer to make them myself. Glad you enjoyed the video Laura and thank you for the support!🤘🙏🤘

  • @Papi-mg5ck
    @Papi-mg5ck2 жыл бұрын

    Been tattooing for a year now and I started with a lighter drop system like this 100%/50%/25%/5drops/2drops/1drop. Sometimes I leave the 5 drop out. Love the channel!

  • @vohiii
    @vohiii2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the experiment. Persinaly I bought bottles and made my mix in them. I think its easier and more consistent compared to ink drops.

  • @saitama4782
    @saitama47822 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro this videos was extremely helpful, you have answered a question I had for a long time , thank you so much

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is AWESOME to hear Saitama really glad the video is helping you out. You are very welcome and thank you for watching and supporting the channel its much appreciated!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @AndrewHohn
    @AndrewHohn2 ай бұрын

    Wow amazing man ima do a tattoo on myself to check my shading and practice there hopefully soon

  • @ochoatattoo7528
    @ochoatattoo75282 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for confirming I’m on the right path. I’ll submit some photos for ya

  • @bao7190
    @bao71907 ай бұрын

    This video made a day and night difference. Thanks a lot !!!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    7 ай бұрын

    Really glad to know the video could help you out🤘🙏🤘 And thank you so much for the support!

  • @shanebowles4854
    @shanebowles48542 жыл бұрын

    Awesome dave, the 2nd set is pretty much my set up , but I end with a 1 drop. Stay safe brother

  • @gardnereboni
    @gardnereboni2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! This is a tremendous help.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Gardner! Glad the video could help you out! 🤘

  • @hickchick4494
    @hickchick44942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!! I'm learning and wasn't sure at all how to do this. You just helped me out a lot. ❤

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh that is AWESOME to hear really glad this helped you out!! And thank you for watching and supporting the channel we really do appreciate it!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @hickchick4494

    @hickchick4494

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtSomething You're very welcome! I appreciate your knowledge. You have helped me a lot. 😁

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hickchick4494 No problem!! Keep working hard and Keep Rocking!!🤘🤘

  • @hickchick4494

    @hickchick4494

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtSomething Will do! 🤘

  • @JuanGonzalez-um8dz
    @JuanGonzalez-um8dz2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. I’ve been using the same drop system you described second. Except I use dynamic for solid blacks and talens for the drops.

  • @vontrue1
    @vontrue12 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome you sacrifice your leg for us. My happy go to mix dark to light is; full, 50/50, 8drop, 2drop, and last but least my rinse cup. 🤘 keep up the good work brah. Thank you for whatcha do.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do like that as a set up as well pretty much just drop the 16 and 4. I could see that working out pretty well. Thanks for sharing that with us Jason and thank you for watching and supporting the channel its much appreciated!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @LiLthirtSty
    @LiLthirtSty2 жыл бұрын

    🤯 this is a 💎 for those looking for smoother gray wash blends. 👏

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tony as I agree with you there. I sure wish this video was around when I was trying to figure out my grey wash and just how things look when they go into the skin vs how they are going to look once healed. Thanks for the support Tony its much appreciated!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @LiLthirtSty

    @LiLthirtSty

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtSomething anytime brother thanks for putting your body on the line for us to learn if we had more people like you on here maybe there wouldn't be so many tattoo mistakes out here. Keep up the great work ✊🏼

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiLthirtSty No problem Tony im happy to help and I sure hope over time we are able to curve the mistakes made. Thanks again Brother and Keep Rocking!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @jasonhartshorn3845
    @jasonhartshorn38452 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video will definitely help with shading thanks again learning every video your aussie fan

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    THank you so much Jason and appreciate the support From Australia!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @brianvasquez40
    @brianvasquez402 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Eye opening information.

  • @chrisx1591
    @chrisx15912 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much Sir .. this helped a lot, thankyou for all your hardwork and efforts for the tattoo universe .. stay blessed 🙌✨ Love from India ❤️

  • @drewstewart7314
    @drewstewart7314 Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, thanks for the vid ,awesome

  • @Artbykday
    @Artbykday2 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for ur service!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem! And thank you for your support Kaycie its much appreciated! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @xthecre8or735
    @xthecre8or7352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the video 🙏🏽

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Xavier my pleasure brother!🤘

  • @johnericbalingit7019
    @johnericbalingit70192 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you man!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you John I appreciate that man!🤘🙏

  • @ttvitz0neshotv237
    @ttvitz0neshotv23717 күн бұрын

    Yeah I did abt 15-20 tats with the 25,50,75,100 it’s all dark. I end up washing out my lightest color an trying to make up a light tone. Now I’m doing it almost the same as your second set up. My tats are coming back with great values and it made my work so much better

  • @jamesbull55
    @jamesbull552 жыл бұрын

    Working light to dark also helped, generally with b&g sure block all black in 1st if it makes you comfortable and alot of people work dark to light, but also possible to work light to dark,building contrast and depth layer up, I find working light to dark allow to keep the light tones light and darks dark, helping push as much contrast into the peice as possible 👌🤙

  • @hamishkilpatrick9933
    @hamishkilpatrick99332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, will try this.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    no problem Hamish!🤘

  • @ellolov2246
    @ellolov22462 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks a lot for this !!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Loris glad it could help!! And thank you for the support! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @Grove4571
    @Grove45712 жыл бұрын

    One reason I'm trying to stick to only 4 different values making Grey wash. Adds that value from full to low contrast, been working for me lately😁 Great video man👍🤘

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    I deff understand that as I usually only end up using 4 of the 5 most times but I like the idea of having that one extra option lol. Thanks HandleBar appreciate the support my friend and Keep Rocking!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @milka8499
    @milka84992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video ❤️

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    your very welcome Emilla!🤘

  • @mascara350
    @mascara35010 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video!👍🏾

  • @skycarl
    @skycarl2 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent info Dave. Thanks pal. ps,, happy V day

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Carl really glad the video helped you out!🤘 and thank you again Carl! 🇺🇸

  • @realhothead4609
    @realhothead46092 жыл бұрын

    I've made my own for awhile then got a greywash set of Kuro Sumi. The greywash set was way more consistent and easier to use so I use a set now, but it's all preference.

  • @henryg329
    @henryg3292 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video bro, I made the switch to cnc x we thanks to u from a traditional machine and love the convenience of it

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Henry glad you enjoyed it. And glad to hear your enjoying the XWE!! It is really really convenient. I think you will notice a big difference over all from the coil. Thanks again Henry and keep Rocking Brother!🤘🙏🤘

  • @smart1998
    @smart19982 жыл бұрын

    Thanks really helpful vid 🔥🔥😁

  • @bwarofficial
    @bwarofficial Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro and more love from france

  • @rng_jr1015
    @rng_jr10152 жыл бұрын

    Sweet another video, keep em coming buddy!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rellick!! Hope all is well for you brother and Keep Rocking!!🤘🙏🤘🤘🙏🤘

  • @rng_jr1015

    @rng_jr1015

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtSomething oh yeah, btw it's gonna be our 1st year anniversary tomorrow on twitch. Thanks for being one of the people that inspired me to just go for it. Keep up the great work as always

  • @andrewturner5449
    @andrewturner54492 жыл бұрын

    True Greys the way forward, see Mr Reyes.

  • @EduardVDima
    @EduardVDima2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SOOOOO MUUUUCH. but now the question is - how do you blend the shades (hand speed and all) (on a bigger surface as well)

  • @rampwid_who4386
    @rampwid_who43862 жыл бұрын

    ✌ peace bro. Love the work. Watching from over here in 🇧🇿 belize

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Rampwid much appreciated! And thanks for the support from Belize!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @GravityGamerXCII
    @GravityGamerXCII2 жыл бұрын

    My biggest problem tattoing black and gray was not the motion but remembering to clean the needle properly before each blend. What I use is 1- all black 2- 40% black 3-10% black 4-5% black (4 drops) and I use 4 drops mixed with white for areas where I need a lighter color

  • @CrayonCats
    @CrayonCats2 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever tried not using distilled water? Saturation of the black can simply depend on the amount of time you go over the area as well as time spent on it and other factors like needle depth. The person who "taught" me to tattoo has been tattooing for about 10+ years he told me to only use black, no water. Its a bit of a learning curve but I don't have to rinse my needles to go lighter and I get very consistent results. I first started using this method and find I prefer that one MUCH better. Less complex and more consistent once you get the hang of it.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hmm that seems pretty cool and deff something that would take some time to get use to. I think for me I will stick with distilled water as im comfortable with it. You are correct when it comes to needle depth and what not as you can make a dark shade lighter with you tattooing hand. I find this to be less consistent In my opinion but thats whats awesome is that we can all have our own way of doing things and share that with others, SO thank you for sharing that Copic and thank you for watching and supporting the channel!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @SI-xj5tq

    @SI-xj5tq

    Жыл бұрын

    If you only use black, how do you achieve light grey or a super light value?

  • @CrayonCats

    @CrayonCats

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SI-xj5tq less passes and more open skin. I've started to use true greys instead of grey wash but like he said its up to preference.

  • @xSMOKExEMxALLx
    @xSMOKExEMxALLx2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great tip video!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Smoke and thank YOU for all the support brother!! 🤘🙏🤘🤘🙏🤘

  • @TattooShopTalk
    @TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын

    I feel bad for watching your videos so many times and subscribing just now. Thank you for all of this

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tattoo Shop Talk!! Love you guys!! Its been a while since ive watched but you know what im going to be doing today lol!! Thanks for the support guys and Thanks for what you are doing on your channel as well. Im not around a lot tattoo artist where I am at so its great to hear a couple artist chat and talk about tattoos and the industry as a whole. Keep Rocking Brother!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    And I realized I wasnt subscribed from this account either. Fixed that.

  • @angkolbryan6499
    @angkolbryan649911 ай бұрын

    This helps a lot

  • @CHUEYINK
    @CHUEYINK2 жыл бұрын

    I did the same thing but used watercolor paper and a paint brush. Worked perfectly since tattoo ink is transparent. But if the redness is distracting you then you’ll have to use white in your ink cup. Shows up on the skin clearer. 👍🏽 Lining ink-1 drop, 2 drop, 5 drops, 9 drop, 12 drop, triple black. I’ve used it for 16 years. Also another tip. 1 or 2 caps of of pure lining ink and a cup of water. Each quick dip into the cup of water is about -10% of ink value on a scale of 10. So if I want a medium, I dip 5 times and so on.

  • @ThatBoyGhost82
    @ThatBoyGhost822 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video brother. I also use the 2-4-6-8-16 and black method been working for me for a few years. Another technique I use is adding a grey undertone to some of the heavier wash to even the shade (or fade from dark to light). You should give it a try it looks good and it makes the blend a bit smoother. Again amazing vid

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Richard glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you for the advice as I will certainly try that out as it seems like it would deff make for a smoother blend. How much would you add as an undertone if you don't mind me asking. Thanks again Richard appreciate the support brother!!🤘🙏🤘🤘🙏🤘

  • @ThatBoyGhost82

    @ThatBoyGhost82

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem brother I'm glad to share my tips as you are yours. Honestly I've only done the grey undertone one way I simply take either dark grey or light grey mostly light grey for the tattoos I do and shade how I would normally with the grey wash then I just go with the grey from the darkest point to just about the tip of the lightest point. If I use the darkest grey I have I add distilled water and use it like grey wash under the black. If you give it a try brother let me know how it works for you

  • @turkusowa6603
    @turkusowa66032 жыл бұрын

    so good thanks

  • @jbh269
    @jbh2692 жыл бұрын

    You saved my life dude

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that Joe!! Keep at it you got this man!🤘

  • @joecollegetattoo
    @joecollegetattoo2 жыл бұрын

    So I use your second method as far as black drops, BUT I also put 2 drops of white in each cap which shows you what it will look like healed while it’s fresh and instead of straight water I dilute my wash with my green soap solution which a much smoother healed result. Thanks for the video!!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will have to try the couple of white drop in my ink and try to another video showing the difference there as well. Now when it comes to the green soap I dont think its good idea mix inks with green soap as the green soap isnt great on the skin IMO. I try to use it sparingly even when wiping the tattoo down. Thanks again Joe really appreciate your input and support!🤘🙏🤘

  • @emmy16661
    @emmy166612 жыл бұрын

    Great video very very very helpful❤️

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much Em and thank you for the support!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @simonkristiansen960
    @simonkristiansen9602 жыл бұрын

    good video! i use presets, extra dark, dark, medium, light, extra light. I like not to do it myself, because it's 100% the same every single time, not 1 drop more or 1 drop less.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is also a good way to do things but for me I like to really know what each of my tones look like fresh vs healed so for me Im glad I found a grey wash set up that really fits my type of tattooing. And I think buying premade wash is a great way to always stay consistent as well, just never had much luck with premade washes. Thank you so much for sharing Simon and thank you for the support!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🙏🤘🤘🙏🤘

  • @jah12879

    @jah12879

    2 жыл бұрын

    I started with drop system, but I didn't love how you can't exactly see the tones while tattooing. Now I use empire greywash and it's so much more consistent. If I were to mix again I would use white instead of water because I noticed that will keep redness down and I feel it heals better.

  • @b3arj3w69
    @b3arj3w692 жыл бұрын

    I love how you teach man. I've seen that some artists mix a few drops of white into their grey washes. I hate to ask, but could you try this again adding a little white and see if there's a difference?

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    I sure will do that! Gonna take a few weeks or so but I will👍

  • @richardxs

    @richardxs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good call…that would be amazing ⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @djs9315
    @djs93152 жыл бұрын

    I make you right.. when I started out I'd use the Kiro sumi black, grey and light grey.. Everything was kinda dark. Then I tried the Silverback grey washes, which are good.. however.. like most bout 6yr back I went for mixing my own.. After much experimentation.. I now use.. Dynamic triple black (packing) and lining black Half cup black and water Quarter cup black and water 2 x cups of water.. of which Itale a good dip as and when need a lighter tone.. works perfect for me.. if it's a longer piece I re dilute the water cups as the day rolls.

  • @CuriousOne75
    @CuriousOne752 жыл бұрын

    This is what true Science really looks like... respect :-) I've experimented so much on myself in the last 33 years... running out of space 🤪

  • @RemGazanTattoo
    @RemGazanTattoo2 жыл бұрын

    Putting 4 to 6 drops of white in your ink caps (except for 100% black) will give you a good indication of how it will heal.There is so little white used that it doesn't turn in to real greys, its just a good visual tool.

  • @dennispulliam1281
    @dennispulliam12814 ай бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @wernercousson7790
    @wernercousson7790 Жыл бұрын

    Hey doing a little digging here 😅. Really interesting video and ty for the sacrifice of your leg 😋. I was wondering is dilution of ink the main way to get different values or is it also a possibility to use the same dilution but doing a "lighter" packing like just go one time in the area if you want light tones and go 5/6 times if you want more dark tones etc... ? Or maybe using different needles/drop/voltage etc... Ty for your answer if you passing by 😊

  • @rhynob1006
    @rhynob10062 жыл бұрын

    Absolute game changer! I have been using Dynamic's grey wash set and now I know why my 20% bottle is empty and the others all half full. 🤯 Thanks again brother

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I feel you brother as I kept using a lot of my lightest tone not realizing that I needed a larger range of lighter tones. Really glad to hear this video helped you out!!! And thanks for the support Rhyno!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @graffics7665
    @graffics76652 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing! (I had to take my gloves off to type) I was literally just practicing the English bulldog black & grey realism portrait that my friend wants me to tattoo on his arm. He wants me to do the tattoo asap & says he'sconfident that I'll do well. It's my first tattoo on someone else & I want it to be perfect. Plus I'm not going to lie, I'm nervous.. Anyways, I'm just having trouble with my shades because on fake skin it doesn't heal & fade so this definitely helps with telling tone difference after healing on real skin as opposed to reelskin. Pun intended.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome to hear your putting those reel skin pieces to work and practicing the piece your going to be tattooing as that is so important and will really help you out once you go to do the tattoo. And if you have to practice it a couple time as the more work you put into the back end the better the final result will be. And yeah fake skin doesn't heal lol, but im glad this video can help you out. Keep at it brother you got this and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @snowpunk1224

    @snowpunk1224

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol I'm also working on practice for a dog portrait for my buddy; the first attempt looked more cartoonish caricature than portrait photo, 2nd try was much better realism wise but his main complaint was that it looked too dark. I tried to explain that if it were on his actual skin instead of a practice skin it would heal much lighter. I'd rather practice how I'm actually going to do it but he didn't seem to get it. Unfortunately I'm going to have to do a third one which sucks at 5-6 hours on each one but I guess that's what practice is for lol. The drop system I use is in between the two he shows in this video; I'll go ahead and try the lighter setup and see if I do better with it. Anyhow, good luck with your doggo portrait

  • @thomasbaldwin8030
    @thomasbaldwin80302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.... I just started tattooing (myself) and havent been able to get my blacks to the right shading (like that will help my dumbass lol) amazing video thank you for the time you put into it and explaining why not just showing....

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your very welcome Thomas!! Glad to hear this video is going to able to help you out. As knowing your shades can really make a big difference. Thank you for supporting the channel my friend and Keep rocking!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @DrawLifeOFFICIAL
    @DrawLifeOFFICIAL2 жыл бұрын

    hi im tattoo artist and with experience I stopped to use just color black to make my own greywash . so thinking about it one day I just took the ink like if i will paint on a canvas so I made my own greywash as always but now with drops of white ink and also color set grey but not too solid so I use this color with mixing solution to make the color grey more flexible. till now I dont have problems about how my tattoos will heal cuz I know what tones I used .if you feel confuse still . the brand rawpigments and empireink has a set ink called whitewash is basically the same but I preffer to make by my self my own grey wash with withe ink and color grey xD. but nice video explaining about the black grey wash. ED

  • @gregcissell345
    @gregcissell3452 жыл бұрын

    I do the exact same thing but I put out 2 or 3 extra caps of just water if I feel to dark I just hit a cap of water that’s just the way I like to do it. I bet you have used pre mixed washes and hated them lol I know I have all are to dark for my likeing. I like listening to what you have to say.

  • @linhvongg
    @linhvongg2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for sacrificing this thigh for the rest of us again !!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem God gave me two of them so we still have more room lol. Thanks for the support LinhV its much appreciated! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @evaderknives
    @evaderknives2 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of color packing videos & shading videos, but what about shading/highlighting with color? Like lighter(say pink) vs darker like red or is is even possible/worth it? Thanks for the help.

  • @evaderknives

    @evaderknives

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tattootin Thanks!!

  • @SkeetVossi

    @SkeetVossi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tattootin word

  • @filthyscrt
    @filthyscrt2 жыл бұрын

    I felt the same way after trying the higher percentages. I do the same but ad another cup of 1-2 drops of black.

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I think another cap with 1 drop could be nice as well. I think just having more range of lighter tones really helped me out. Thanks for sharing your set up as well appreciate the support! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @richardxs
    @richardxs2 жыл бұрын

    Man…………………………..thank u so much 😭 (happy tears)

  • @CaseyToland
    @CaseyToland2 жыл бұрын

    This video helped a ton. Thank you! Got a question for you: I have fair skin like yours and I noticed my tattoos heal with a blueish hue, like yours did here. Can anything be done to prevent/combat that? Do you ever mix your black with warmer tones like browns or oranges for fair skinned clients? That would be a really interesting test. Would love to hear your opinion. Subscribed!

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Casey glad the video could help you out. You could try using a darker black, like triple black or big sleeps or zuper black as they tend to stay a bit blacker longer.

  • @megajaful
    @megajaful2 жыл бұрын

    You are the best 👍💣

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much for the support Vadim thats much appreciated!!🤘🙏🤘

  • @godofredoauditor8091
    @godofredoauditor80912 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome🤘🙏

  • @sarkup8575
    @sarkup85752 жыл бұрын

    nice twist

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sarkup!🤘

  • @Dovink
    @Dovink2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You very much from México, just two questions: 1. Can you tell us how many drops of water do You need to full that cap size? 2. Can you use percentages? For example: 1. 100 % black 2. 30% black 3. 15% black 4. 7 % black and 5. 3% of black. I think would be a little more easy to understand or apply if we have a different cap size. PD. Sorry for My English, cheers! Thank

  • @greggrease1377
    @greggrease13772 жыл бұрын

    They both look different and this actaully helps

  • @ArtSomething

    @ArtSomething

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah a few people had questions about this so I though this was a pretty simple way to show people how each shade may look healed vs fresh. And im glad it helped! Thanks for the support Gregory its much appreciated! 🤘🙏🤘

  • @greggrease1377

    @greggrease1377

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtSomething thanks and your welcome too

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