Reacting To Bad Tattoo Advice

[@alontal6369]

I agree that Pony tattoo is going to disappear faster than my dad.

[@13thNemesis]

Tattooer at the end: @dead_hand_sea

[@yourself9936]

he did say that he didnt realise how much extra work it would take until he started in one of his videos

[@ssgtblackmamba7991]

Just got my first tattoo 7 days ago at age 37. Thanks for all the vids, I've learned a lot about what to look out for! Keep it up.

[@Beeleeteecee]

I like how you advised against putting kids on the internet. You’re fun and candid yet surprisingly responsible too. That’s what I love most about your channel. You’re creating a good space here ❤

[@AlienKissy]

You need to make a shirt that says "But, hey, _whatever_ -Kirk"

[@Spadez520]

It would be a badass shirt especially if the quote went around the front of the collar or have one that says put a badass panther on it.

[@lostontheislandinks]

Hey Kirk, a great video idea would be one of the tattooers who inspired you. I was "traditionally trained" (but never allowed to touch a machine because thats how aprenticing worked for women back in the early 00s) and then became a home tattoo artist, then went into a shop with my own chair for a few years. After that I had to be a mom and I haven't been back since (currently refilling portfolio to go back to work) but because the resources were more sprase back then I never really learned much about old school tattooing aside from the rules, motifs, colors, and images. Ill try to send you some of my recent bangers if I ever get my instagram going again- but I would love to know more about like the history of Kirk version lol.

[@mrElpacas]

90s... didnt use a machine for 9 months. got shown how to tune etc but look dont touch.

[@user-pl7lr5dn8q]

it should still be like that tbh. Some horrible tattoos coming out from people who shouldnt be tattooing period

[@lostontheislandinks]

I agree as well, if it wasn't for the really nasty owner I worked for I am sure my first experience would have been better. I can still tune any coil machine by ear with my eyes closed lol

[@Your-Name-625]

Panther on the eyelid.

[@buyintimetilthegrave]

When in doubt panther it out

[@nexusobserve]

Remy?

[@michelledml3162]

I get annoyed with ink master always having these “rock stars” as judges. And I think the actual judges should complete all the challenges they give in the time they give to do it.

[@lategod]

the judges are former inkmaster champs so they have done the challenges lol minus 1 guy whose a 30 year tattoo veteran. the rock star is the host. he still has a voice but for the most part it’s the actual tattooers who are making the decisions.

[@johnnygotti4369]

@@lategod facts

[@johnnygotti4369]

your way off man or have no tat experience

[@r.carmichael4236]

Lawyer here…. I can say that if your kid loves the law and is called to be a member of my honorable profession, make sure they really really really want to be a lawyer and can commit to the 6-8 years of college. Well, more like 9 but after a while I was just like “am I done yet?”

[@michaelruffo86]

Thank you so much for the shoutout and the kind words! Keep killin’ it!

[@lostontheislandinks]

Whoohoo!!! 70K!!!! Congrats Kirk!! I've been here since the low numbers, fucking love you my man!

[@cherylmarquez2645]

Who in their right F**king mind gets a Diddy tattoo, now they'll carry that shame forever unless they get a cover up if their smart.

[@yourself9936]

its a funny tattoo if ur into that stuff

[@susanmartin3762]

Congratulations on 70k! You're going to have 100k before Christmas 🎄. Count on it.❤

[@idahodisneybookdragon8950]

I love that kirk makes these videos both educational and funny.also awesome merch.

[@akemi3517]

Wow 70k!!!!! I've been here since 8k!! Congratulations dude

[@jello4835]

I think the thing with kids tattooing is that yeah, doing it on fake skin is totally fine and basically just painting, but you've now taught this child how to do something permanent to themselves or someone else. You don't want to wake up from a nap to find out your kid tattooed themselves or their sibling the ways kids draw on walls

[@Unlikely_Neutral]

I understand your point about advising against it, I had a similar conversation. A mum was talking about her son being a commission artist/visual artist which I happen to be and was asking if he was doing everything he should be because he wasn't doing too well yet and I had to inform her that it's just the natural progression of that field, he won't be seeing great success in the mainstream field for a few years as he builds up his portfolio. If he went onto the internet and did some wild stuff he might get more solidified sooner like I did but it depends on what he likes doing, it's a battle of time and dedication.

[@flouncymom]

Looks like Sebastian’s skin graft was fish skin, which I think is amazing and this design is perfect. I love that he’s embracing the skin he’s got to work with, not throwing some froo froo BS on there to cover it.

[@Noodle-ChuOsaurus]

Pony has been posting healed updates of tattoos from the last style people were saying wouldn't last the test of time and very clearly has both a want to prove people wrong to open the doors of opportunity and values honesty and transparency highly when it comes to how these newer tattoos heal. 1 week, 1 month, 1 year etc. He is going to keep posting them so we can all see how these tattoos really hold up. We can't innovate in this industry without risk and these styles haven't been around long enough for us to actually know how they stick around let alone in their latest development where artists have recognized that you need black in these tattoos or at the very least high contrast in your colors. While more blacks with line work (disguised or otherwise) is definitely a safer approach as we have seen that this method ends up healing great, I wouldn't be so quick to knock the want for further innovation. He's been doing this long enough to be the guy for the job in leading the way forward and I am sure all his clients are made aware of the risks if Pony ever feels that there are any.

[@SquirrelWizard22]

10:05 The hairs in the beard. Wow! Insanely talented.

[@katethegoat7507]

Uh oh what's pony lawson doing in there

[@arnjprz]

I can’t stand that dudes videos.

[@AddictedInk]

@@arnjprzthan don’t watch them.. simple :)

[@DaveAngelic]

@@arnjprz glad I’m not the only one. Dude looks like vegan lesbian

[@lowkey_fynn]

​@DaveAngelic damn, very grown up of you

[@justinfarley4781]

@@DaveAngeliclook @ you on dick, doing all that hating brother. Relax !

[@christ3831]

I bet Kirk’s kid would specialize in fine line tattoos

[@RusPitman]

😂 fine line colour realism.

[@christ3831]

@ good way to get grounded

[@Rabidraccoon27]

Hey Kirk, have you recorded the “thanks for helping us hit 100k” snippet yet? Looks like you’ll need to soon - you’ll also need to record the one for 1M before you know it! Congrats bro!

[@justinbarr100]

There is an alternative to ink master…you. That’s why I’m here.

[@darvoid66]

I love it here. You are honest and funny.

[@jaclynweese1482]

Kirk, I miss the Einstein flash that was on the wall. If you took that flash sheet down I would absolutely buy it or a copy.

[@ilikesnow]

InkMaster gets too much hate. It's just junk food.

[@livethegimmick24-7]

Inkmaster is like Orange County Choppers. They build beautiful bikes, but you don't necessarily want to buy/ride one. Nice to look at but too uncomfortable to ride. Inkmaster tattoos look great on the show, but you probably wouldn't want that if you're looking for a tattoo that lasts without looking like crap.

[@devenroberts808]

just did my 10th tattoo as an apprentice loving the journey

[@KubaKwiatkowski-rn2ts]

I'm watching you for quite long time already. I had different oppinion about many of your oppinions. But, my Man! You are a smart guy. You know what are you talking about. Please, have my respect. Keep doing what you're doing

[@Comman6o.Bran6o]

Kurt you chop your videos like I used to chop a warm plate😅🤧😂

[@wernerschacht7642]

Tattos are not for me. But the guy who made reptile eye on the shoulder of the guy, who was burned as a child, DID GREAT. This is really good. Very well made! Wow

[@Corytreverson724]

Sick ass merch design to many KZbinrs theses days come out with cringy as hell shi

[@kirkfagantattoo]

Thank you friend

[@Jaguarkralle1]

I like your hair Pepe :) Btw thank you Kirk for showing some proper spine here. Those Nazi and P Diddy tattoos were fucking crazy

[@Comman6o.Bran6o]

We need a Pepé n Jackie Bieber collab yo!

[@joefahey2979]

throwiin shotts with the thumbnail.. i like it👹🤣

[@harlempixie338]

No one had a diddy tattoo before he was arrested. 😳

[@official_runchronda4221]

“TRADDY DADDY” LMFAOOO

[@TimothyMcVay]

That labron james tattoo isn't going to age well when the diddy tapes come out

[@XxgoodbudsxX]

"was this guy reincarnated as a tattooer like four times in a row" 😂😂😂😂

[@nicolasbaker9601]

People are getting tattoos poking fun at a child being molested? Wtf something is wrong with that guy

[@FolowNet]

Im sorry but the chest shade of the lady from 9:05 makes it look that the lady has chest hair and I cant unsee it.

[@Pugetwitch]

1:05 😂 I need a gold tooth after this dude in my graffiti crew threw a can of Rust-Oleum at me like he was Randy Johnson 🎯 I ate that like an apple though, he didn't know my old nickname from the 90s was HB (hardbody) 😂 . If I was a natural brunette I would get platinum though, Platinum with one single diamond😂.

[@OMGisheok]

I was so happy to show Kirk my portrait tattoo of him. Now I think he will make fun of me.

[@jesseclayborn]

I always wanted to get "eye for an eye" on my eyelid.

[@sp00kington]

Let's all just take a moment to appreciate that Kirk called out Pepe's wack hair dye job

[@borat3377]

wtf is that pdiddy tat 💀

[@thetattooeddocent]

The pony Lawson tattoo is outlined. It's outlined in gray wash, but it is outlined. He outlines all of his tattoos. It's once of his pet peeves.

[@Holly-Berry]

Kirk, you have beautiful teeth! Don’t you dare make one yellow 😝.

[@Doofledurf]

"How is tattooing different than doing any other art?" I think the big problem is that if a child drops their machine, accidently grazes themselves, etc. they're going to end up with a permanent mark on their body. You don't get that with any other form of art, really. Tattooing also comes with the risk of bloodborne diseases. I don't think it would be safe to let a kid do something with that much risk involved. It's definitely interesting that a child is interested in learning at such a young age, but I personally don't think it's something that kids should be doing.

[@evilskwerl]

Same concept applies to many things , imagine how much money people make on the Olympics that have never played sports in their lives .. olympians compete for free 🤷‍♂️

[@mspicer3262]

Gratz on 70k... IMHO, the only portraits you should ever even consider, should be your mother, and maybe your children...

[@thesaurusakasickakatheomc7688]

Someone should get one eye tattooed so that every time they blink, it looks like they're winking. Not me. That's the money maker. But I trust one you legends will step up.

[@djentile7773]

You should become the heel of tattoo youtube and start drama with other creators in a tongue and cheek kinda way. I think it would be fun and pretty funny.

[@30andBoard]

Nabbed a shirt - those looks amazing💪🏼😎

[@NoNameNomad....]

Get a single gold tooth on your eyelid Kirk, go on do it.

[@robertcuratolo4223]

The lebron tat is cool sure but the background is crazy!

[@RheverendJ]

“They can’t all be winners. Sometimes we gotta have some losers in here.” - your gf (Thank you! I’ll see myself out)

[@goldbusinessgrillzllc848]

LETS MAKE YOU A GOLD TOOTH !!!!

[@annafedchuk55]

The girl “tattooing” on her forehead video was saying “what should I become so he would pay more attention to me” and she’s tattooing “Weed”

[@Annnie763]

21:16 me watching this as a law student 😂😭

[@vectorwolf]

That portrait looks beautiful... when it's dead fresh and covered with oil. In four years after all that white falls out, it's going to be as much of an indistinct black blob as that guy with the chunky bird wing. Just a more expensive blob. A part of me kinda hates that pink tiger because it's all distorted and bent weird and the anatomy makes no sense, but another part is just like 'haha pink rubber tiger lol'. At least it's going to hold up forever.

[@JapVanMan]

Ink Master is the equivalent to Pimp my Ride and pony lawson is very much at home on the show.

[@cartermoore6095]

Gold teeth on trad skulls are too tough tho

[@6daysago167]

I only see one swastika on the one guys forehead in the upper left corner. Yes, its bad.. but you made it sound like it was one giant swastika.

[@fabi70137]

Hey Kirk, nice Shirt. Ready Like it! Are u Planing to ship to Europe in the near Future?

[@stephanieg6507]

I love the merch design but only wear black, any chance you will be making it in black in the future?

[@Kitsune-wy4hg]

“Even Pepe looks good in this, except his dumb hair” actually so funny

[@cryeah1800]

HELL YEAH KIRK MERCH 🤟🏽🤟🏽is there a way to get something with your shop’s name on it?? Road to 100k 🙏🏽

[@bwa_8]

The last tats were awesome.

[@r4gam1ng95]

I don’t agree that every tattoo has to have an outline

[@reneelyons6836]

I love Ink Master. I watch them all over and over.

[@joseestrada395]

Dead metal Jesus one of my favorites, insane.

[@cindytriffon4942]

Don't tat your eyelids or face... you are very handsome with a beautiful smile... 😀

[@BulletBishopByron]

Finally! A tattoo artist who doesn't think every skull needs a gold tooth! (so lame when artists insist on it!)

[@djbobcat2013]

Cool seeing u close your that 100k mark

[@BurgundyMermaid]

We need a shirt with a panther.

[@AnythingForSouls]

That mask is gonna be one in a few months that the client comes back on ink master and wants it covered up. I don't even like the show I feel its just rushed drama trash and no one can do their best work in that situation plus the clients don't even really get to know what's coming until the day so they could hate the whole idea or both designs but I doubt the producers will let them walk they have showed up took the money and will be getting one or the other and be happy about it.

[@VonStokes-g1r]

To be fair that kid is doing pretty good work🤷‍♂️

[@jessicatully3929]

Got a gold tooth cuz i needed a crown on it anyway. Its white gold, and not right up front but i love it

[@bobfarrington4451]

hey dude where is your shop at so we can not make mistakes together

[@ubahfly5409]

Hate Ink Master for all the reasons he mentioned, & more, but @ the same time, I can enjoy it for what it is, while laughin/cringin at it's cheesy, fake, lameness. If I was a tattooer, it wud drive me crazy lol.

[@raymondcombs6274]

Color on the thighs, black on the sunlit highs

[@TenThumbsProductions]

As a man with a gold tooth I like my tattoos to match

[@armorelli21]

You explained exactly why Inkmasters irritates me. I’m not even a tattooer, just a fan of the art and someone who’s slowly getting covered, lol. I get why people go on the show, it’s great for exposure and business opportunities. I get why people like the show too, it’s fun and exciting. But it also encapsulates the gap between people who know about tattooing and people who don’t. I’ve realized that most people don’t care about the application, placement, orientation, colors, etc. they ONLY care about the design. A cool or interesting design will impress the “normie” audience more than a thoroughly well done and built-to-last traditional piece any day. I also say this as someone who enjoys Pony’s videos, and who generally isn’t a huge fan of traditional tattoos (at least on my own body). If I see a tattoo with very little black, light colors, and no outlines. I don’t fucking like it. Idc who you are. But unfortunately you’re right, people who don’t tattoo and aren’t familiar with the culture have largely bastardized the way it’s appreciated and that’s frustrating. (Sorry for the novel, clearly I’m triggered 😭)

[@Artbyebob]

Ima get a Kirk Fagan portrait tattoo lmao.. fk em both.right in the whaaat loll brottthhheeerrrrrrrrrrr. Legend

[@evanfisher8303]

what size shirt you wearing there, kirk?

[@evanfisher8303]

L or XL?

[@stickyspider7092]

Another Kirk video, what tattoo will he hate that I will get to make sure he keeps making videos

[@felix-ve8jk]

The thumbnail. Lol.

[@UrielArizqueta]

Kirk always hating on Pepe 😂😂😂

[@katharinecreswell4866]

Just ordered my shirt

[@giornobrando4810]

Will always go the gold tooth route 😅

[@Spadez520]

14:34 holy shiiiiiiittttt I hate labron but man that tattoo is so damn good

[@Comman6o.Bran6o]

12:00 Bro turned gator skin into gatorgreat!😢 Bro prolly got bullied.. My now good friend covered me up, but his rule is he won't tattoo over scars less than 2 years old. For a obviously good reason

[@pab1it05]

Retirement is looking great for Rafael Nadal...

[@joshuataft5541]

Inkmastser hS hurt way more than help.when it came out I thought...this is nkt a representation of tatoing as I know it..but looking at the world...I bet they'd say im old...sad

[@meganhall5716]

I beg you do a video on treacletatts 💀

[@redtidetogo]

I can't watch that eye video or think about getting an eye tattoo.

[@JT-vy4iw]

I love the skin graft tattoo guy. I don’t think that tat would look that good on smooth skin.

[@J.Skyler]

LMAO ITS PONY

[@CPL.van7]

9:27 Is a Hawk-tuah is what it is.

[@dunforever1052]

Hey dude leave the gold toof alone homie :-P