Tattoo Talk Tuesday! My Back Tattoo: First Session

[@Katrinberndt]

Hey!! Sorry I didn't get back to you :o I must've completely missed it! But thanks for having my back haha. I appreciate all the support I can get. ^^ x

[@MsFantasEYES]

I knew eventually you would get back to her you're a sweetheart and talked to me on Twitter before, I am a zombi3_Barbi3 over there 💖

[@Temptress85]

👍💕

[@tuskeralex]

Katrin Berndt rocks :D

[@stonedorchidvlogs1287]

Katrin Berndt thaaaats what I'm talking about!! :)

[@femcelgirlfren]

i knew she was speaking about you

[@johnlewis1078]

One thing doctors & psychologists teach for people to do during times of pain endurance and/or severe anxiety episodes is to count (numbers) because it distracts the mind and forces you to focus on the task of completing proper numerical sequence. My take on this is to count, but in another language. I am learning French because I love to go to Quebec & numbers are an essential element of learning a language. If you would like to learn another language, learn to count to one hundred (in particular this is important because of the time involved in doing it). During your next tattoo session count ascending and descending in the foreign language at a set pace, such as one number per second. You will be surprised how much concentration it will take & how effective it is in helping you to suppress the pain from the tattoo work. Just a suggestion, but I recommend it because it worked for me. Take care & be safe.

[@sarahconnor4984]

+John Lewis Good idea, even more as number sequence in french is pretty strange isn't it? haha.

[@thetotaleclipse84]

+John Lewis count backwards from 1000 by 7's

[@sarahconnor4984]

Anyway I don't think it would work with severe pain or anxiety to be honest. At least not with everybody.

[@davida.p.9911]

How about a bottle of Jack Daniels. :-)

[@haleytruslow7200]

Thank you!!! Can’t wait to try this

[@TheImpiroGirl]

You keep your tattoo private until you feel comfortable showing it to us. I'm really excited to see what you and mark came up with

[@mickibabe5495]

never steal a tattoo, take inspiration from that tattoo and create something of your own.

[@Saatkraehen]

If anyone is curious: She's talking about Katrin Berndt.

[@leona5543]

+schmeichelkatze did Katrin not make a video about stealing tattoos anyway?

[@13thNemesis]

+Leona Anais Yes, she did

[@taylorb322]

"All I could think about was people eating glass" lmao that is so beautiful. I'm so proud of you that you sat through all of that and that you have a video up right now I thought you would be suffering a tattoo hangover for like 5 days!!!!

[@ThisIsRubiAni]

During my last tattoo a girl was getting the final touches on her back tattoo, I had so much respect for that girl. She had her entire back down, and it looked amazing, but it must have taken so much time and effort.

[@JULi3T16]

AAAAH, I always watch your tattoo videos right before I'm getting my next tattoo and then I feel like a lil child three days before christmas! Love them, love you! ♥

[@Lavandulaaa]

I felt so bad for that girl who got her chest piece completely copied, more so because the comments called her a whiney white girl and selfish because she was upset. It would have been different if it was something simple but something unique and designed just for her should be just that- just for her. I love the sneak peaks of your tattoo so far though! Love the theme it's giving off.

[@RedRona7]

Qcnd please shoot a lookbook love your style

[@justynamaria0333]

I love how she referred to herself as a tattoo-collector :)

[@lysmoriarty6818]

omg you being there for katrin is amazing you guys are my tattoed queens

[@samanthaelizabeth8330]

Was so impatient to see your tattoo!! In any form! But after hearing you talk about the stealing of art, take all the time you need to show us. That's your body and your art and I can't wait to see it when you're ready!❤️

[@kieranleonard880]

Its really nice to hear someone talk about getting tattooed and be really honest about the pain/ not have a ridiculously high pain tolerance! A lot of people talk about it and make it seem so easy, but I have a lower pain tolerance and the way you talk about it is really helpful!

[@ameehan8301]

I always hate outlining more than shading! Outlining is quick and stings but shading burns like a mother going over and over the same raw spot 😖

[@Qcknd]

Right???

[@abigaila1659]

+Ashley Meehan +Qcknd I'll take the line work over shading or coloring any day lol I'm a bigger wimp during coloring then lining.

[@gennykoala2113]

+Abigail Auman (Faerielass) same, shading and coloring is the death of me

[@mickibabe5495]

saaameee line work is a bitch. shading is a breeze

[@tiffanyculver4288]

+Ashley Meehan Lol i love shading, the line work is what gets me. It feels like its getting lined in one spot.

[@gvrmntflu]

I just scheduled my 5th session for my back tattoo. I can only do 3 hr sessions too. I'm glad I'm not just being a pansy. Back tattoos really hurt!

[@emily_lg5682]

It honestly breaks my heart to hear and see that people are ignorant enough to copy someones permanent artwork. It also makes me sick that an 'artist' would even think about doing that..its a damn shame to the industry.

[@MsSceneforlife]

Got my very first tattoo Saturday on my ribs all your videos helped so so so much your amazing !!!

[@dddanibbbanani]

You have me so motivated to get more started on my arm, I want to piece it together in a similar way that you did. I love the idea of having the same style and colors but separate images. You're so open and honest, keep it up! I love your videos and good luck with the healing!

[@dddanibbbanani]

And further appointments as well lol

[@chelso720]

i just found you about a week ago and i'm hooked. i love watching your videos!!!!

[@campaign0fhate]

Can I just say I've watched so many of your videos in the past couple of weeks but I swear I'm not crazy I just think you're a+ haha. My suggestion box is filled with JUST your videos and basically youtube is fuelling my qcknd addiction. I think the topic of this video is really important, I know a lot of people will think people are over-exaggerating but having something so personal stolen is such a big no no. It's like people understand that stealing a piece of art (digitally or physical art) is unacceptable, but for some reason see tattoo theft as something different? The mind boggles.

[@pahtcub]

23 hours into my back piece colab by Jesse Smith and Will Gonzalez. It hurts really bad but my back is sensitive anyway. Heading back down tomorrow for another 8 hours if I can take it. I'm with you not posting my tattoo until it's done.

[@amyelizabeth2734]

Loved this video so excited to see how it turns out! Glad you're feeling good today!

[@gabiluvsu2much]

So excited for you! Also excited because I'm hoping to add onto my half sleeve in June for my half sleeve!

[@laurap.3976]

Ohhhh yes. Every time my artist crossed the spine or got in a sensitive spot on my back...Ick. The rub down was the worst though. I hate getting cleaned up at the end of a session. I think we did mine in 14 hours total. Two sessions, because I'd get in the zone and keep pushing. The recovery was a little rougher though. 😳 I think you made the right call! You're looking fierce, lady!

[@Trance2You]

I shared my back tattoo photo with a co-worker who told me later they were going to get it! Needless to say no longer friends and was discussed by them. My sister also stole one of my tattoo ideas and got it before I could. It sucks.... P.S. You got a new fan

[@saffronbleu1]

The beginning of this video is sooooooo soooooo good! I love it... The music and the clips are super good.... Like a movie... Very cool.

[@snowleopard_x3533]

This looks awesome!! I'm so happy you're finally getting your back tattoo c: I got my first tattoo almost 2 weeks ago and it's still healing but I can't wait to get more tattoos in the future *o* this was really random.. however, I'm just so in love with you, your tattoos and this channel, you're honestly my favourite youtuber ♡ and I love the new intro sooooo much, it's just amazing!

[@Monasster]

Awesome video! Cant wait to see the piece finished!

[@lucpomfret5448]

love tattoo talk Tuesday :) can't wait for the final product

[@valerioliva9872]

People don't understand the difference between flash and a custom piece

[@lauragraves0511]

From what I understand, flash tattoos are pre-drawn, while custom are drawn specifically for you based on what you want. There could be more to it, though

[@valerioliva9872]

+Laura Graves that's the gist

[@sararo4515]

I've heard from one of the artists Ive gotten tattooed from that pain tolerance lessens with age, which I completely get. When I first started getting tattooed 3 years ago, I had a waaaay better tolerance than I even do now. That said, I got part of my lower back tattooed last month and it was hell. I can't even imagine getting my whole back tattooed right now honestly. Kudos to you. My tolerance for lines and shading completely depends on location, I think. Either way, they're both awful. I hate people that act like we have to say tattoos don't hurt or aren't that bad, cause I literally hate getting tattooed so much. Sorry for writing a book woops 😙

[@charlieadamson-hammond8887]

I hate that anyone would steal something so personal, its so sad people cant just share without worrying about these things.

[@Katrinika]

Thumbs up for the kitty giving himself a bath mid shoot. Such a diva.

[@xXGingertasticXx]

The trickiest part of my back tattoo was coordinating my breathing with my artist tattooing so I didn't make any sudden movements while she was drawing a line (my entire tattoo is 9 square inches of very fine black line and dot work). I've got a rib, foot, and back tattoo and the foot one (even though it's TINY) was the absolute WORST to get.

[@alexschwartz2098]

I just got my first tattoo 2 weeks ago, and I only wanted the outlining first, and I wanted it like that for a while, same with my next one on the 23rd. It makes me think that posting a picture of it was bad because yeah, I would hate for someone to steal it and get it themselves considering how I drew them and the idea of them was completely original. But at the same time I love it so much that not sharing it would make me so sad.

[@Qcknd]

That's the ultimate dilemma

[@andilynne8775]

I love your new back tattoo, definitely very fitting for you!! ☺️

[@abbyperez412]

Props! You and I just expiereced the same thing. My outline is healing as well. Can't wait to see the finally product Mark Cross does for you!

[@brooklynbarbieedoll]

This summer I'm getting my spinal tattoo started. I have my under bust tattooed completely so I'm not sure how badly my back will hurt but my idea is that if I can handle my chest I can do my back.

[@jessicaweidler8829]

How do you manage to wash a large back tattoo? That's something I'm concerned about for my back piece

[@shelbs5425]

This will be a really good mini series cause im planning my first tattoo this year its going to be on my shoulder so knowing the pain and best placement will make it easier

[@bludecember1]

im honestly just in love with her talking and her stories

[@AmberUffamberuff]

I have half my back done, neo-traditional full color! and WOW I was in so much pain and I was just covered in blood. You did an amazing job

[@itsaneel]

I love to draw my own tattoos as an artist, then give that drawing/painting to the artist and let them go at it and change it how they see fit, then do it, and it works out wonderfully, so if you can draw, I sugest it

[@nintendogs789456123]

awesome!! can't wait to see the finished work!

[@danibentley6144]

I'm frustrated that my first and so far only tattoo on my back is a print out tree and birds from online, but to make it my own I'm going to turn it into a full fairytale scene where I'm going to have an underground cave with fairytale creatures tattooed under the tree and have a sunset tattooed around the tree. I don't doubt others have the exact same tattoo that I currently do, so it'll be good to eventually make it my own!

[@danibentley6144]

Hero Adorable Me either! I'm going to make mine unique to me when I can afford it, then I'll only ever get original designs!

[@FloralFidelity]

It looks great so far! You're a trooper for sure!

[@katiegould1888]

So pleased you weren't too hungover! Sounds like you had a blast, looks like it's gonna be 210% awesome! Can I ask where your top is from? I love it it's so chill 🙈

[@Jay_0730]

I completely understand what you meant when talking about your legs moving. Whatever side I'm getting tattooed on, my leg would lift up and it feels like I have no control over them 😩

[@alliyahharris572]

hey Quknd! can you talk about script on your next TTT x im having trouble choosing a font that suits me and my tattoo idea xxx thanks x

[@mp3remix171]

Katrin Berndt?

[@LithuniumSnowx]

katrin's tattoo was indeed completely copied my god. Taking inspiration is something completely different than flatout copying. The most sucky thing about tattoos being stolen is that well.. They are quite permanent, so you can't really be like "can you delete this???" like, that's sadly not a thing :/

[@veriidis]

Completely agree but the way the girl was bashed I don't think is fair, this tattoo is permanent, she will probably have to live with the horrible feeling she got from obviously a KZbinr she really liked and a tattoo she really enjoyed. Using it was wrong but i feel people got so angey

[@amberthompson7254]

Hi Qcknd, totally new to your channel an I know you finished this piece but for people reading the comments this may be helpful. When your getting work done on your back and spine and you lay your head down or extend the neck it will make the tattoo hurt worse. This is due to the nerves in your spine are extended with the muscle and they have no "wiggle" room to put it. so when your relaxed and laying down with a pillow it can be less painful. its all preference though, I know some artist like people sitting up. I had a ex get a back piece and he was a physical therapist an this is what he had explained. same goes for if your back is hurting or your lower back, try not to tense of look down it makes it hurt more.

[@Musiclover-qh2mv]

I got my spine done, and it was so relaxing. I fell asleep both sessions.

[@piercethejade4271]

I always love tattoo talk Tuesday

[@meratheafflictionwarlock]

I just found your tattoo videos, just watched the one about tattoo refusals before this one. I'm getting the left side of my head tattooed in 2 days, got a tattoo on the right side tattooed a year ago in the same shop by another guy and I've already told the guys about 3 other ideas. People always ask if the head tattoo hurt a lot, but it was actually much more pleasant than going to the dentist.

[@aaronkraus6365]

I always hate shading more than outlining !

[@alexuyagin]

Congrats on 50k subbies!! Ilysm!!! 💘

[@E-kd1su]

I love the forest mural in your bedroom. Where can I find that??

[@LillysComfyCorner]

Urban outfitters

[@kzbb9977]

i have just over half my back tattooed. the outline was really hard, i ended up passing out in a pool of drool when she was doing the outlining on my spine. had my second session just recently to do shading and colours and i took two endone tablets - this kicked in fairly quickly , i could still feel the pain but it was soo much more manageable. like i could have gone a few more hours, where as before i was counting down the minutes till i could finish.

[@missamberlynnn]

Where do you get your brallettes from??

[@AlecAllenJ]

My first and currently only tattoo I have is a simple outline (getting colored sometime this year) of a rose on my back with really cool vine like pieces that branch out to my shoulders and the stem goes maybe half way down my spine. Oddly enough, it was more painful on my shoulder blades than my spine which I was not expecting. My tattoo artist (also my step dad which is really cool) didn't think I could get through it in one sitting and I surprised him on that.

[@stellaluna4313]

i have to agree about the back. for my second tattoo i got a lotus flower on the upper center part of my back right on the spine. it was supposed to have color and all this cool stuff but it hurt so bad and took so long that i jusr kept it the outline. will admit this even though it hurt that tattoo is my favorite i have.

[@MsFantasEYES]

Oh she did get back to you in the comments!!! Yay! 💛👍

[@tabm2u]

What a cool experience! I wish I had the guts to get a tattoo...I like to live vicariously through you when it comes to that... hahaha! 😘 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙

[@pahtcub]

Next session take one of those travel neck pillows and use the hole for your face instead of your arms. It's so much more comfortable, I always take it to all my tattoo appointments now, as well as a heating pad.

[@NothingButNealie]

My back tat isn't near as big as yours but I put my head down the same way and did the exact same thing with me feet!

[@LeylaWilson-0]

Congrats on 50k subs you deserve it!

[@neonbuildings]

just found your channel and love these tattoo talk tuesdays! you have such beautiful traditional style tattoos. :) while i personally don't post pictures of my tattoos because i'm paranoid someone will steal them, the argument that sharing pics of your tattoo means your ink is fair game for other people to copy is completely ridiculous. i know i should never read the comment sections of controversial videos, but damn - the comment section on Katrin Berndt's tattoo plagiarism video nearly made my head explode! i cannot believe so many people don't see the validity of artistic ethics.

[@keynchris7059]

I think you are a fucking badass! It looks beautiful and I bet you sat like a champ. Congratulations and I can't wait to see

[@sarai637]

Inlove with that background ❤️❤️❤️

[@camilaangel-palacio3656]

For my back tattoo the outline for me was super easy the shading was more annoying and slightly more painful. But mine only took a little more than two hours so I can imagine that after a while it would suck.

[@thistleleash]

I posted a photo of my chest tattoo when it was done, and a girl I was friends with facebook (we used to game together) completely copied it exactly, same spot any everything. When I called her out on it she said something like "yeah def my inspo", and I was like "great, thanks for asking ahead of time..." It's an awful feeling, I cried. People don't understand what it's like to be robbed of something on your body forever.

[@SplashesKwikSand]

My first tattoo is on my left shoulder blade. Like any tattoo, it's gonna hurt. But my shoulder blade didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would. The only spot that really got me 'wiggling' (as the artist put it lol) is when it was closer to my neck. and yes! wiggling the feet thing. Omg i did it too. Kinda distracted me in a way. My piece took two sessions.. first session was outlining and shading (which was about 3 hours) and then the second session was just the coloring. (which was another 2-3 hours... I don't remember.) I plan on getting more when I can afford them lol yours look super awesome!!

[@aprilm4627]

I wriggled amd clenched my toes wherever it was more stingy in parts when I got my first amd only thigh tattoo. I designed my tattoo myself but the artist twecked it a lil to fit nicer.

[@Cerezo.lindsey]

This just occured to me, would you ever consider getting a blast over on your shark? I think it could look really cool and help match the style of your other tattoos

[@stroechen777]

Love your new intro! :)

[@googleuser1748]

+qcknd, my back piece took 3-1/2 hour's. I feel your pain.

[@Purdyfoxes]

My back tattoo was definitely the most painful one so far... But you can do itttt! :)

[@itsmauriokart]

Oh oops I should've waited until the end of the video haha I didn't realize you said where the bralette was from later on! My bad lol

[@abigaila1659]

i totally agree about hiding your face. When I was last getting my sleeve worked on, my artist had me on my stomach so that my forearm was hanging over the side so she could tattoo the back of my arm better, so I hid my face in my other arm and did my breathing and all that and told myself it didn't hurt nearly as much as I though I did (which actually did help dull the pain a bit to my surprise lol MIND OVER MATTER!!!) , but having your face hidden makes it waaaaay easier

Omg it looks so cool!!

[@emilyq7990]

Did you know Katrin got her tattoo stolen for a second time!! Someone ELSE got it on the side of their thigh. Absolutely awful

[@dianahiggins8791]

+Emily Q Which tattoo was stolen?

[@victoriah4648]

+Emily Q WHAT. Oh my God, freaking again???

[@emilyq7990]

I know right! She only made a short blog post about it because she's sick of it, which is so understandable. She shared the blog post on her facebook maybe a week ago

[@sarahconnor4984]

+Emily Q Shame on those scratchers who would copy another artist's work...

[@emilyq7990]

Exactly! A fair few of Katrin's tattoos are done by one of her friends also, I'm not sure if this particular tattoo that was stolen is, but that would make it even more personal having someone steal your tattoo and your friends artwork in the same go.

[@kevinlema9555]

The outline is the hardest part :(

[@Jenx3face]

Haha I did the foot thing when I was getting my side tattooed. On certain parts of my hip and ribs I probably looked like I was trying to swim away!

[@mashton4714]

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT TAPESTRY it's beautiful

[@sarai637]

Yes I wanna know too!

[@Raemglits]

I've noticed from a few videos that you have quite a few of those bralettes from urban outfitters, I really want to get one but because I live in europe I can only order it online and they don't always have xs, I'm an A cup, so I'm concerned an S won't fit me right :/ Do you have any input?

[@bekah2917]

If your back piece isn't traditional, what style is it?

[@MorrowFiber]

@qcknd where did you get that awesome forest background? I just came back to the Midwest from an amazing trip to the Pacific Northwest and would love to add some of the landscape to my own home.

[@claudiajade624]

Yeah my first tattoo was a breeze then my second gave me such a shock cause was on the centre of my back and spine, thick and black and was like a burning scalpel digging into me :P vowed to never get a tattoo again...psych!

[@janiesehenderson]

now that I have custome pieces I totally understand I've never copied someone's actual tattoo even when I was younger cause it just seems taboo I do have not original tattoos like henna prints that were from print shops not anyone's tattoo stencil or anything but custome tattoos are very personal and people are very protective of them which is understandable.

[@AlonnieRivera]

I just got my back tattoo and the outline hurt, but every time the shading needle went into my skin it hurt way more!

[@katemckay9235]

I get that all I can think about is people eating glass thing too and it makes it hurt more :')

[@eM-ze5cz]

You are awesome!

[@ivypoison3469]

I know this is an old video, but for future tattoos, maybe you should try Dr. Numb's numbing cream. It seems to have the best reviews. :)

[@McruzJumba]

first 4 mins I was distracted by your cat 😂

[@susang2454]

I had the same experience on pain level (lower versus higher).

[@mrnoodles8394]

Can you do a video on getting words/lettering tattooed? It would really help because I'm considering getting one.

[@angelacanedit]

she's touched on this before!

[@patrickromainjr]

What are your thoughts on Tegaderm being used for tattoo after care?

[@jkirby5397]

What's the song playing in the background at the end???

[@neonspraypaint.]

my back outline took ages to heal, I just wore t shirts