PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

I am a doodler! I always have been and probably always will be. In my doodling career I have learned some useful tips. I thought perhaps it may be helpful to pin them down here. They certainly helped me.

Doodle Tip 1:

Have fun! This is not a serious thing and no-one will be harmed if you are not perfect. Just let yourself go and be delighted by what your hand produces!

Doodle Tip 2:

Aim to add an idea to your doodle with the patterns you choose. For instance I once drew a skull (very scary) but filled it with little hearts and flower patterns (very twee). The juxtaposition entertained me. I went looking for it and found it. So here it is:

Doodle Tip 3:

Doodle on good paper. Every now and then, you will create a masterpiece. It will be a real pity if it is in the margin of the telephone book!

“But I doodle when I am on the phone,” you say. So keep a clean pad of good paper near you always!

I mean always! I have several: on my desk, in my purse, by my bed and in the car!

Doodle Tip 4:

If a pristine white page is sitting there terrifying you, just close your eyes and draw a squiggle on it. Now it is “ruined”. It can only get better from here on in. This is a great way to fake out your own mind. It is only the chatter inside your head that says the page has to turn out to be a masterpiece – ignore your mind and enjoy the process!

Doodle Tip 5:

Try doodling with really skinny markers. Try some that are 1.0, 0.5, 0.3 and even 0.1 It is very interesting how the different thicknesses produce very different feelings when you draw. You get to play and figure out which one suits you best today.

Doodle Tip 6:

Play the scribble game. Get someone to just do a simple scribble on a piece of paper for you. Then you take it back and turn it about until the image appears to you. You can add a level of fun, by getting them to name a creature, say a dog or elephant or fish, and then you have to find a way to turn the scribble into that!
Have heaps of fun doodling today!

Are you determined to get your very first tattoo even though you have no idea where to begin? If you are a true beginner you must follow the three most important tattooing rules. It is imperative that these rules are followed otherwise you may live with a regretful tattoo for many years to come. But first off, if you are under the age of 18, you need to check if your state laws prohibit tattooing of minors. If they do, any reputable artist will not tattoo you even with parental consent. If you are over the age of 18 or your state allows tattooing of minors, then you must understand the following guidelines before you get inked.

1. Select a tattoo that is meaningful to you

This first rule is the most important step to take in terms of tattoos. Far too many tattoo beginners choose a tattoo without putting much thought into it. These individuals will likely regret their tattoo within a few years. To avoid a similar outcome, try visualizing yourself with a tattoo 10 years into the future. Can you live with the same design every single day for years to come? A meaningful tattoo is rarely a regrettable one. It will always symbolize importance whether it reflects your personality or resemble someone close to you. Remember, tattoos are permanent fixtures on your body. Make sure you think and choose wisely.

2. Decide what part of the body you want tattooed

The location of a tattoo is extremely important as well. You must decide on the level of visibility in terms of the ability for the public to see it. Keep in mind that a tattoo is usually unwelcomed in a professional environment. Employers dislike tattoos because they appear to be unprofessional in front of clients. If you are currently employed or plan to work in the future, consider a location for you tattoo that can be easily hidden. Avoid areas such as the forearms, wrist or neck region as they are more difficult to cover up. Make sure you think of all possible implications that may arise depending on the part of your body you want tattooed.

3. Find an experienced tattoo artist