He is now a professional tattoo artist.
The meaning of occupation, as opposed to "amateur", refers to "making a living" and "being good at it".
"Brother" in "Brother Xin" is a title, which also reflects the so-called "Jianghu status" to some extent.
Brother Xin is a tattoo artist now. Ten years ago, he was a laid-off worker.
At that time, I almost thought he was getting old, but he wasn't.
Under the pressure of survival, with a little residual interest in painting and understanding of tattoo techniques, Brother Xin started from scratch and became a professional tattoo artist with a certain range.
At first, he tattooed a fish on himself and covered his back.
At that time, it was a set meal, and the tattoo artist received him a sum of money and gave him a tattoo machine to teach him how to tattoo.
I didn't think he would succeed at that time.
Later, he came to Beijing and bought a tattoo machine.
On the day he bought tattoo machine, he bought a piece of pigskin from the supermarket and tried it in my house.
The pigskin is still not enough, so it is tattooed on the leg.
I still didn't think he could succeed at that time.
His business got off to a staggering start.
Then, he also began to participate in some domestic competitions and began to win prizes.
Someone from the provincial capital also came here to find his tattoo.
His first tattoo was a tattoo and his "first teacher" was left by him.
He began to accept disciples.
Apprentice tattoos come at a price.
He himself is at another price, so you have to make an appointment.
He also accepted an art student.
I reminded him that he has a solid foundation in studying fine arts and should beware of "teaching apprentices to starve their masters".
Nothing, he said confidently. Painting and tattooing are completely different feelings. A person who has studied art may get started quickly, but he is not a good tattoo artist if he has no feeling for the skin.
I wanted to get a tattoo before, but I was worried that he was not skilled enough.
I don't want to get a tattoo now, because I can't figure out where and what to get it.
His shop began to be covered with photos, all of which were his works, works on customers' skin.
There are many international friends (mostly international students from nearby universities). Tattoos are very expensive abroad, so foreigners feel safe and reliable and are willing to get tattoos in China.
I have received a phone call from Brother Xin more than once, asking me to help him ask about the intentions of foreign customers, or to help him negotiate a good price to promote business.
Later, WeChat rose, and he sent friends every day.
Not only is there a display of proud works, but also an impulse to enjoy a spicy life.
At a certain age, the three views were basically stereotyped, and with some understanding of his career, he began to look like an artist.
Customers who choose tattoos not only show their personality, but also cover up past scars or failed tattoos. For the latter, Brother Xin not only made money, but also benefited the people.
I am beginning to be proud of having such a younger brother.
Tattoo customers are very diverse, and there are all kinds of people.
There are policemen and mixed people.
There are student couples and old ladies.
At first, his family worried that he would get into bad habits or offend anyone.
So far, it is safe. No smoking, no gambling.
Occasionally, twice, he punctured his hand during the tattoo process, which made him very nervous.
This kind of occupational risk really needs to be avoided as much as possible. If something really happens to the customer, there will be trouble with infection.
In addition, there are occupational diseases.
Because I always have to bow my head, my lumbar and cervical vertebrae are not very good.
I told him that since he came out of this business and had no other skills, he should try his best to extend his career.
Physical fitness is capital, so exercise more at ordinary times and do yoga when you have time.
He always says that he is busy.
The way to relax is relatively simple, always eating meat and drinking beer.
Mother is ill. Although he is busy, he still runs before and after, running to the hospital and the provincial capital.
I am content to have such a younger brother.