I see, and I appreciate that. I must let you know that, as an artist bringing people joy, you're doing a great work. Tattoos are a magical way of expressing oneself, and people who can do it deserve praise. Since I am to try stuff out and you're the person I'm supposed to be asking, tell me: if I were to dedicate a day of my life to help you with anything in the shop - bringing the instrument, making a run for water or food, holding the stuff you need to hold so that you'd make a good picture etc. - would you appreciate it more than a 25% tip?
I don't really do them anymore except maybe 2-3 a year for friends due to my hands being damaged by the machines, I get maybe 6-8 hours a sitting before my hand can't really do it anymore and cramps out. This is actually generally what the apprentices are around for, lol. That is their way of paying for the skill training. Some assholes are actually charging people money to apprentice these days, it's pretty silly. But I would also say no, because the stuff you're helping out with is nice, but I can't pay my rent with it. You can't replace money with not money, the gesture is nice, but I mean, would you try to pay your lawyer by offering to file his paperwork?if I were to dedicate a day of my life to help you with anything in the shop - bringing the instrument, making a run for water or food, holding the stuff you need to hold so that you'd make a good picture etc. - would you appreciate it more than a 25%