7 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Tattoo Artist!

[@emeraldbelding5974]

Love how he got straight to the the point and didn't shout and throw in my face to like and subscribe. That's so annoying. He just jumped right it, love it.

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

LIKE SUBSCRIBE LIKE SUBSCRIBE!!!! lol I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@nicolemarie9875]

Hope you subscribed! 💋

[@compactcelsius269]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial ya as soon as I notice that you’re not getting to the point and instantly asking me to like and subscribe I like and subscribe

[@zgemliale]

that’s why I had subscribed. He has great to the point videos. very inspirational

[@vsaturated]

I'm 17 and its literally the only thing I want to do

[@tylerkralek736]

Same

[@SURGEKUN]

same but 16

[@nexsleepy44]

Same

[@lolibalto1410]

Same but 15

[@siennaxbshshshw]

same and i’m 14

[@JoelMills_wbdm]

"Just because you can draw well doesn't mean that you'll be good at tattoos". Me: *Ego ignites* "...Challenge Accepted!".

[@occulticarts]

Exactly what happened with me too 😂 gonna try and get a tattoo kit here soon to get some practice in before I get an apprenticeship so I'm more liable to get accepted

[@reggaeism]

Lmfao SAMEEE!!!!

[@nickysthenics]

He’s a liar lol

[@bunobeatz5737]

That just makes me want to go harder

[@ndiaperkins5999]

@@occulticarts same I wanna be a tattoo artist so bad but I don’t know if I’ll be good

[@martinsandoval4923]

Im 19 and just got my apprenticeship, hopefully it goes good

[@annsun6064]

Best luck to you

[@ambvrtt830]

good luck

[@BlizzardIceFox]

good luck bro

[@b_toosick9140]

Good luck!! Sure you’ll do awesome

[@mitchellwebster7111]

Hope it goes well dude

[@gothgothbby9597]

I'm 16 and really want to become a tattoo artist when I'm older

[@antoniaconstable8376]

I’m 16 too and recently been going through a stage where I don’t know what I want to do. Until I thought about how to use my art skills to earn money and came to the decision of being a tattoo artist,

[@plet.s]

Exactly the same here

[@Suokai]

ayo u follow the same tiktoker I do that does that art also cant wait to see if u successful become a tattoo artist as to I

[@purpletulipx]

im 17 and im buying all the stuff this weekend it costed me 300$ in total

[@maxi_patty]

@@antoniaconstable8376 same. At first I wanted to be a hairstylist, but I’ve realised that I barely ever spend time doing hair, but I love art. So I decided that I can be a tattoo artist. I’m 15 btw

[@nicholenina7768]

When he said it’s late I’m tired I felt that

[@NANA-blast]

the tips you gave were also things i heard when i first was becoming a hair stylist, being a tattoo artist has been my dream since i was a kid. thank you for all these tips! this was extremely helpful

[@donestrada1309]

Good advice on the marketing for sure. Ive been tattooing since 2011 and yeah. 👍🏻

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Glad you liked this video! Thank you for the support !

[@Fortheemperor382]

Do you think shops/people would take a 40 year old seriously if they enquired about apprenticeships?

[@SpookedVI]

I was an apprentice at a shop for about 9 months and it was worst than high school, I was hit on by my mentor and his cult used to verbally attack me because he praised me. when I went to a new shop I found out there was a lot that they didn't even know, so I was essentially at square one as far as knowledge goes but was able to pull clean lines.

[@mossypop]

God that sounds horrible :(( I hope you’re alright now

[@breanntheartist1989]

I'm interested in becoming a tattoo artist. So I clicked this video!

[@Skitlless]

This might possibly be the most redundant comment I’ve ever seen.

[@arlflors6273]

@@Skitlless LOL

[@5elfcontrol]

really been debating on an artistic career for years (since I was 13) i’m 19 going on 20 now. Tattooing sounds great to me, being able to make your own schedule etc..i’ve always wanted a freelance kind of artistic job. Or work for video game companies or tv platforms and such for character design...concept art etc. I was really clueless on how to start and what to do! you helped me a lot :)

[@sheagg]

Same! Are you playing video games though? :D

[@5elfcontrol]

Deadly One yes! not long ago I finished TLOU2

[@ronicantsleep]

Hi! I'm literally in the same boat u were one year ago, even the same age. Can I ask how things worked out for you over this last year? :)

[@josierock968]

I’m really good at drawing from reference just not like “oh draw spongebob right now” I’d probably leave out some detailing. I’ve always wanted to become a tattoo artist but I’m not the best with people so idk.

[@lightningmcgeequeen8091]

Exactly my thoughts, but I think I'm gonna try?? Idk

[@zabong6519]

Exactly the phase I’m in, tattoing some things I’d never thought to do, but very blessed about the people trusting me. Thanks for sharing so much helpful stuff with honesty and clarity. You rock !

[@Piaelskereirik]

i'm fourteen and i really wish to tattoo when i get older, your videos actually motivates me to fulfill my dream. thank you! and you always get straight to the point which makes everything so much better omg

[@michellebeez]

My classmates at school always ask me to draw on them and tell me I could be a good tattoo artist and it warms my heart :) I got my first tattoo yesterday and I’m very happy with it. Currently I’m studying digital design & motion so I already practise my drawing skills a lot.

[@sleepysnjomen1707]

i relate so muxh, wish you luck in the industry

[@eldesosa8241]

Go into it early as you can! I used to draw on people in school, I spent 90% of my school time drawing on books on the desk, I left school with 1 pass and that was art. I’m 25 now and only starting up now. I should of started when I left school at 15. Take my advice ✨🖤

[@quettekemet5713]

25 and I just started. I feel late but it’s just making me practice more

[@23TheDragonLady23]

I was a face and body painter for 10 straight years so I understand skin, and cool looking tattoo designs and ideas. On the side i work with needles as a needlefelter. XD I've been told almost too much I should become a tattoo artist, and at 25, I think I finally want to try it out for myself. Thanks for the great tips! As someone who went to school for graphic design and has had lots of freelance work, I definitely agree marketing is key! XD

[@dannycastillo3709]

So me and my dog just watched this and I gotta say.. my dog Is impressed

[@skylersmith6744]

My first one on my arm was definitely not the best it’s super light and not filled in correctly due to me not being able to stretch the skin. My second one on my leg was a quote and I honestly did so good some lines are a little wobbly but I’m still proud of my outcome wish I could show you!!

[@cheesycht]

Ive been tattooing publicly for about a month now, tattooing since january. My public clients say i have more solid lines and tattoos, than real professionals theyve went to. My childhood dream, and although i do not have my apprenticeship course yet, i am learning and doing my very best. Thank you for the tips. I appreciate being able to learn

[@danutdracula]

Sounds good if it's not drama. I was so afraid it would be terrible but I love art.

[@muppouni4508]

I started doing tattoos when I was newly 16. Being a good artist DEFINITELY helps I have said no to a lot of tattoos (face tats or ones that incorporate gangs or drugs) and I say morally I am so happy I said no to some of those.

[@snailart9214]

Have you ever had customers be really upset about being turned away?

[@Insomniatechno]

If i really want to become a tattoo artist will i need to be able to draw very well? (Circles & Lanes iknow) but do i need to be able to draw like perfect comic characters, faces, cars, realism etc (i’d like to do the realism style: faces etc.. but do i need to be able to draw very very well. For example:: draw poseidon without reference)..?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Kiana and Kenny You should learn to draw because your profession would be drawing on people. You don’t have to be the best in the world at drawing but having a solid grasp on what you are doing is very important. Every artist is always learning and developing skill, and all of them started at the bottom.. so take time and learn to draw if you want to tattoo

[@Insomniatechno]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial Okay thank you very much!

[@Ouchthathurt843]

If you want to make it easier on yourself, I would market your certain type of style too as well as trying your best to learn those things you mentioned. By style I mean, if you're good at something like comics then try to attract people who want that style rather than taking any and all people.

[@Insomniatechno]

@@Ouchthathurt843 Thats actually a really good idea, thank you!

[@bogmanhimself4656]

if you can't draw it on paper you can't draw on skin

[@9090ceejay]

I feel like at 27 I am too old to just start getting into this, but I want to so bad. 😞

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Old, shmold... if you love it do it!

[@FlyingTori]

I started my apprenticeship six months ago and i'm 29😉 don't let your age hinder you, you're young still! I have a friend who's in her late 40s and she's a piercing apprentice and a good one at that! She did my septum😁

[@hayleyjane10123]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial currently watching this video. I’ve wanted to be a tattoo artist since I was 8 years old. I currently live in SLWA and I’m moving to Nashville in 8 months. During this pandemic, what’s your advice for beginning to learn before obtaining an apprenticeship? I have been building my design portfolio, I’m 24 and ready to buy a pen and work on fake skin, fruit, whatever I can practice on to gain technique.

[@dsciulli]

I’m 39 and started last year. My learning cure seemed quicker than I think it would have been if I was 19. Now I can give people visual sex changes. lol

[@zikaocd3270]

@@dsciulli ahahahahhaahh you just motivated me much... i am 31 now.. i didnt do anything with my life... and i even try.. u tought that i am too old to even try tattooing

[@8475-j7s]

All your words are true . Its helpful to new artists . Thanks

[@marianaperez9742]

Tbh I’m trash at drawing. I’m learning and my friend is gonna let me do a small ghost on him today as my very first human canvas. I’ve got a long way to go, but I’m kinda proud of myself✨

[@rainwaterrain9287]

Same lol I’m decent at drawing but not tattoo artist of the top of my head drawer lol I still have a long way of tattooing too but I think I’m getting better also I hope you’re still practicing

[@marianaperez9742]

@@cottagegorebae827 absolutely trash and I feel terrible about it 😂

[@marianaperez9742]

@@rainwaterrain9287 I am but not as often as I’d like 😭

[@kristinezyrelrey3439]

how long have u been tattooing? im 19 years old and my dad has lot of tattoos, it inspired me and i want to be an artist thought. I love art and im doing digital for some time and traditional art since I was a kid. i want to try tattooing but im not confident enough. do you think i can do it? how long do you think i takes for me to practice

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

I’ve been tattooing for 10 years. And it all depends on your skill level and how quickly you progress. For everyone it is different. My best advice is to build a portfolio of your best art and try to go get a mentor at a tattoo shop.

[@hot1nk]

Can definitely agree with the fact that tattooing is NOT LIKE DRAWING! Definitely takes some getting used to , great advice

[@Ghost.girl.x0x0]

I’m 12 and I wanna be a tattoo artist so I’m learning young then once I’m old enough I’m gonna be one I really want to be one

[@mandythesocialdissapointme5446]

Same im altso 12!

[@adriaedwardss]

i wanna be a tattoo artist but i’m terrified i’d mess up and someone would sue me

[@EmpSandra]

''Share a video with your dog'' got me sold, I'm subscribing :D

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Lol dogs for the win!

[@salina5715]

I’m 18 and JUST got my tattoo gun and supplies in the mail. I plan to learn on myself!

[@ndiaperkins5999]

How is this going for you I wanted to teach myself but I'm so unsure of doing it

[@salina5715]

@@ndiaperkins5999 I did a whole bunch amateur tattoos on my left arm and it looks like shit, so I’ve been stuck wearing long sleeves ever since 😂😂 But it’s definitely fun! My friend offered to have me tattoo her for practice, and I did a few really cute ones for her! But definitely get it! Just get fake skin first. And if you want to tattoo yourself, do it in an area where you can hide it easily. Like on your thighs! And do small ones just in case you want to get them covered up in the future!

[@anastasiamateiuc6347]

I'm already 22 and all I want right now is to graduate from university and start doing something that I really feel excited about, which is tattooing, but I'm kinda panicked that it's already late for me and I should stick to what I studied in the last 3 years... I don't even now how to start, what should my first step be??

[@Relativechapter]

I got my apprenticeship at 24 you are never to late to learn.

[@lillgill156]

Try to find apprenticeships, just go into tattoo parlors and ask

[@HY-zh3kb]

I am 32 and start thinking to be an tattoo artist.

[@MadeCham]

Great channel man! what youve said are all fuken true mate!. Ive started tattooing 2 months ago, been tattooing around 20 people and fuken love it. Practice a lot on fake skin, and draw everyday. Also be careful when watching some videos cause some are crap.

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

That’s awesome man. Glad you like the video! Good luck with learning!

[@MadeCham]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial Thanks mate!

[@MeryMeryem]

Do I need to have tattoos? I don't have tattoos & can't because of my religion. But I love drawing and tattoing looks very interesting to me. To see the different tools they use to tattoo someone and how cool it looks at the end. I want to learn it but I think nobody would take me because I dont have tattoos or can't practice on myself...

[@user-gs8mv2jv7e]

You don’t have to but if they say you HAVE to have tattoos you can to temporary tattoos :) but I’m pretty sure you don’t have to

[@MeryMeryem]

@@user-gs8mv2jv7e thank you for your answer💕

[@user-gs8mv2jv7e]

Mery 메리 Meryem your welcomes 💜🌸

[@NovaTattooArt]

My dog says: FUCK YEA!

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Give that dog a wish bone

[@ElsewhereGuitar]

Ur dog for president👊🏿🤘🍺

[@martinsprayart]

Welcome to reality...very appreciated...thankyou...

[@mpshield9354]

Pay for apprenticeship is the best comment of them all …. I’m selfmade and proud.

[@doitalldreaux]

Sooo clean perfect video explanation! Do you choose 7RL over RS for your preference? Can either be used for that part?

[@mariamolobo4948]

This was incredibly helpful ❤️

[@eoinhutchinson9304]

This was a great help brother! Thank you💪🏻

[@Jeremy-sq2dj]

I'm 17 will be 18 in 2 months and I want to be a tattoo artist but I'm not good at drawing, what do y'all think I should draw to get good enough at home?

[@moonacrefalls4439]

So if I’m not that good of a drawer, can I still try to tattoo and maybe even be decent at it or can I get better?

[@oliviagibbs8208]

You must be a good artist before you go into tattoos. It does not get easier, but harder. You should practice different art media and do drawings everyday before you try to do an apprenticeship. I promise you cant learn to draw while tattooing. An apprenticeship is about learning to use the machine along with other things, not an art class . You can do it if you put in effort before ! Good luck on your journey

[@Agrillot6]

If you just do flash and use stencils and can actually use the machine properly, it’s like using a coloring book.

[@user-iq4hl7bl7b]

Started wanting to become a tattoo artist at 9 and I'm now 15 still wanting to become one. Setting my highers and advanced highers in the next 2 years so I'm hoping to get my languages and art advanced highers as well as my core studies :)

[@anonymousprepper1463]

The Seventh Trumpet? I hear it's sound now.. I have an 8 year old who wants to learn how to.. I have done some myself, but no professional.

[@sunnikay0989]

Thanks man. Right now i am 13 years old learning about tattoos and i think this will now be apart of my hobby during my life or daily life time (lol) I want to push myself into being a sucessful kid/teen and not party or do drugs. Many of your videos inspire me and ive always wanted to be a tattoo artist. Tattoo artist make very good money and very good bank because of their skill throughout their career. At 16 or 17 i wanna become and artist and be very skill or even at a younger age. Life is kinda stessing and my Parents have been struggling with money plus i lost one of my parents which was my dad. He has been there throughout my whole life when i was a little kid and that pushed me more into becoming a better person and a skilled, happy person. This will now be my hobby and this will now be my time to shine and inspire other kids like you did to me !

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

I’m glad to hear you have that attitude! Not many people are like that. You’ll do well !

[@sunnikay0989]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial thanks man 🙌🏽

[@damianharkins529]

Nice one Bro Great!Vid both me n my dog both loved no joke seriouse me n my Dog Atty.✊💙✨🖤🏴✨☘️✨

[@madhousex278]

I love the "you gonna suck and nobody's gonna like you"

[@lilfluffy6572]

Im 16 im almost done with Apprenticeship and im so fucking exited to start

[@Pedrooliveira-vm2qu]

I'm 19, about to turn 20 and my dream is to work as a tattoo artist outside my country (Brazil) and go probably somewhere in Europe or North America u think it's too difficult to get apprenticeship being a foreigner..? :(

[@Natalieim]

I’m 18 and I got my first tattoo the day after my birthday and since then I’ve been really interested in tattooing

[@Crunchy647]

I would love to become a tattoo artist. But I would get extremely nervous every time, because I would constantly be thinking "if I mess up itll be on this guy for the rest of his life" ya know what I mean?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Yeah that never goes away.. lol It’s a good thing tho bc it keeps you cautious.

[@swervv2957]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial hello is there any way I can email you some pics of my work on fake skin? I’m a beginner and have been practicing for 3 months. Would like your opinion and your critique aswell? Maybe you can give me some pointers and help in some areas, I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Jay Fr LA

[@یسرئ-ر7ن]

I want to become a tattoo artist but come from a very religious background and if I did follow this passion, I'd be disowned and pretty much bring huge she to my family. Any advice?

[@یسرئ-ر7ن]

Shame*

[@stanfrmdaT]

Hi even if i want to be a tattoo artist my parents tell me that there is not a fixed income and it's not worth it. What do you think?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

My parents told me the same thing. They are right that it isn't a fixed income but that just means you get out of it what you put into it. You cant be lazy. If you are you wont make money.. but if you work hard you can make alot of money.

[@stanfrmdaT]

Seventh Trumpet Tattoos thanks for the advice i needed it❤️

[@just_mike_22]

Great advice, thanks

[@helenaclark]

It's been my dream to become a tattoo artist for a long time and this info was super helpful. I'm just kinda spooked at the thought of trying to get the apprenticeship :/ I haven't graduated yet so I guess I would like to ask where do I go from there?

[@CptConfidential]

Thanks man, I appreciate this video 👍

[@mr.scaber3018]

Thanks keep up the good work

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Thank you!

thank you this helps alot by the way i was wondering do you have a video for tips to get an apprenticeship or like somewhat of a basic guide ?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

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[@edmin1013]

I'm 13 and rly wanna be a tattoo artist idk how long I'm actually gonna like this stuff but thx for the info either way

[@caspiansaint8252]

I started tattooing and the guy who was wanting to apprentice me .... he got mad at me for getting my a gun and for starting to tattoo myself to practice .... he didn’t want me to use a gun just to practice art over and over without the actual gun :

[@quotingstardust7504]

Makes sense actually

[@artistpunjabi6860]

I am from India and I am 16 . I love tattoos I want to be an artist and I will be an artist

[@WhoIsRah]

how do you deal first starting out? how do you pay the bills? work another job?

[@dullfairie5886]

I love your shop name! ❤️❤️

[@vivianlee1002]

Do some people not allow you to copy a tattoo from online? I’ve heard about some shops having that rule but I’m not sure.

[@johndiana5276]

Dude, I heard in addition to be a phenom tat artist, I heard you’re a crypto punk master sidewinder cachingy rack up them profits up. Sweet vid.

[@davidbrown1010]

Thank you for this video and all of your videos.

[@khrizdepablo4672]

Love the videos bro👌🏼 do you think you could do one on what licenses you need in order to start tattooing?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Thanks! That all has to do with where you live. Everywhere is different

[@richardfenton4576]

Mate read a few comments and need to just ask. I'm 45 done alot of art started tattooing friends/ fam n fake skin a year ago n now I'm pretty good but still obvs learning. Don't want to work in a shop don't want an apprenticeship got a studio at home and saw you work from home. Can you tell me about the legals and can you even be mobile? Cheers... Ric from the North of England. Good vids mate

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

I don’t work from home, I work in a shop. But Every different area has different laws so you would have to look into what your state has to say about it. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@PsykotikTattoo_ACUS]

Yeah Honest Tattoo Artist🤘🏻

[@torbenoist3509]

This was helpful thanks

[@D2styXXXX]

Well I’m about to turn 18 soon in Christmas and I’m trying to become a tattoo artist so this was helpful frfr and I already have a fan base and friends who are willing to help out n stuff

[@uniquetats9939]

Same its almost like i want to dropout to be apprentice for my uncle since he owns a big tatto shop

[@dazzlingdiamond9255]

Is there a way to practice tattooing without using real skin

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Dazzling Diamond you could buy practice skin online or you could also use an orange or grape fruit. Practice skin is the best tho unless you are practicing on real skin.

[@susans7606]

Pig skin is the closest you can get to real human skin!

[@Ouchthathurt843]

Do you have to have a lot of tattoos to be a successful tattoo artist? Will that give a bad image or will it seem "unprofessional"? Basically, if you don't have a lot of tattoos is there any problems you might face becoming a tattoo artist?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

It won’t stop you, but In the beginning your mentor will prob tell you to practice on yourself first. I’ve seen tattoo artists with no tattoos but that’s very uncommon.

[@Ouchthathurt843]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial Thanks for the super quick reply, but yes I have a couple small ones, but I don't have any sleeves or super large tattoos. I plan on to though.

[@ItsFaeveon]

Maybe you'll have answer for this because I'm confused at this point. My skin will happily accept any colored ink, but I've tried 5 different black inks an my skin wont accept the black, do you possibly know why?

[@aaronflores3363]

This video was great!

[@ezzy4678]

I live in new York and know there’s some tattoo schools in nyc. Do you think that’s a good option?

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Ezzy Tattoo schools aren’t respected at all the the tattoo industry (even if they actually might be good for learning) so chances are if you go to one of them then go to get a job at a shop you’ll be laughed at if you tell them where you learned to tattoo.. getting an apprenticeship is the way to go.

[@ezzy4678]

Seventh Trumpet Tattoos thank you for your response I had one more question! If an artist is not covered in tattoos, will they also be looked down upon?

[@theenlightenedones4768]

Me has a passion of art and i want to learn and willing to learn tattoo art and i dont know where to get job and apprenticeship

[@_mzs2]

Thank you for this video!♥️

[@davidvandergrift6542]

Watched the video at 1.75x speed much quicker and still got the good info

[@candacegreer8864]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@korman7]

Is that s homesick tatt on your forearm??

[@sushisalad6051]

I'm 18 I really want to get into the industry but I feel like my drawings are crap 😕

[@whyamihere751]

I'll be honest I clicked on the video ready to hear the bullshit most KZbin tattooers come out with but you hit every nail on the head

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

That’s good to hear ! What would have been your comment if you heard what you expected? Lol

[@whyamihere751]

@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial if I'm honest I most probably wouldn't of bothered or maybe suggest a video like yours instead

[@yosefbenyah]

Do you have to be a good artist to tattoo?

[@mx.sunnyside3549]

What I gather, tattooing is gonna be way different then pencil n paper or paint,, just as long as you know how to draw basic anatomy of anything i think you should be alright, but it doesnt hurt to practice more with your art

[@timbro6972]

I've been an apprentice and a scratcher. no matter how good you think you are you gotta start somewhere if you take the craft serious. It's good scratchers out there that do proper and good work. This is some ok but one sided advice she's given.

[@rowan7403]

does anyone know any exercises that can be done to get you ready for tattooing? i know there's not much like working with skin but i'm too young for an apprenticeship and would like to get ready for one if that's at all possible?

[@andreavanschalkwyk8923]

I really want to become a tattoo artist but my mom says that I should go study at university so that I have something to relay on

[@purpletulipx]

yeah i have a similary story my parents think tattoing should just be my hobby but i want it to be my career

[@ChismosaPrincesa]

Thank you so much for this 💓

[@lonewolf124]

My dog have no mobile how can I share him

[@JalidLucifer]

Thanks

[@jurgen88krawinkel]

Love your videos 🤘🏻👌🏻

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Jurgen Krawinkel thanks so much!

[@ByShaLynn]

Your shop is located in the poconos ?

[@dead2675]

I am 4 years old and this is really helpfull

[@markosentertainment]

I tattooed my self but wasn’t what I expected !!😧

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

That’s always how it is. How did it turn out

[@Agrillot6]

Is it a mess? I tattooed myself several times as a teen and did well. Now I want to learn for real.

[@jokestermasteroflaughter7754]

I started tattooing with leather that helps

[@qwertyuiop3093]

I’m from the uk 16 turning 17 and am meant to go 6th form but I really don’t want to and feel it’s a waste of time I’ve been building up a portfolio and was thinking of taking it around tattoo shops I’ve got a job on the side for money. What do you think about quitting 6th form to focus on creating my best portfolio and risking getting work experience or an apprenticeship? It’s the only thing I desire to be so I’m willing to put my all into becoming a tattooist. The only thing is in the uk it’s kinda frowned upon to not stay in education till your 18 and makes getting jobs as an adult harder but i feel it’s bullshit that they teach you to just make you more employable.

[@her.934]

Is 30 too late to start trying to tattoo?

[@Cherry-ps7mn]

Hello everyone! Can I bring people home to practice and create my portfolio (ofcourse free of charge) If yes do I need a license to do that? I live in UK 🖐😊

[@JonCashion]

So you're saying there's a chance!