The portfolio that got me my tattoo apprenticeship

[@iNubble]

Your style is perfectly suited for tattooing. Clean, bold, and recognizable. Good luck with your apprenticeship!

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you so much! I definitely studied a lot before I started to put my portfolio together

[@MrLando0]

Love that woodcut art style. Would make good comics/illustration outside tattooing

[@alexacrain3744]

Info from another aprentice, the ones that are " not tattoo able" can be tattooed once you're farther along and have time to practice color mixing and invisibility gray wash outlines. But amazing work! I look forward to seeing more of your art! Please upload your practice work!

[@infamouspineapple2175]

Thank you for sharing. I'm not very confident with my art, but this video made me realize I'm actually in a pretty good place. Main take away is having variety and just actually having finished stuff.

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@infamouspineapple2175 I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@nela8118]

Let's goo, the portfolio is beautiful! I'm excited for other related videos (I'm also beginning tattoo artist that will soon start apprenticeship

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you! Best of luck to you on your apprenticeship journey♥️

[@Charlottesbeautifulcult]

thank you for sharing your work with us

[@100T]

i see a lot of these portfolio videos and i really like your art these are great and well put together i can see why it got you your apprenticeship

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@100T thank you so much!

[@TheHumfrey]

The crowned skulls are so frickin' cool.

[@k3nziej0rdan]

You should get it tatted

[@laurababyy]

I LOVE this so much ❤

[@David-qb7wl]

I liked, thanks for sharing :)

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thanks! Nice pfp

[@simplysanura8458]

Insightful idea, subbing to follow your exciting new journey in the tattoo industry and congratulations on the apprenticeship…🎉🎉🎉 wishing you the best and look forward to great updates!

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you so much!!

[@heroesofruin27]

Nice and fresh creative

[@bend0verkitty]

I’m obsessed with the robot lady omg ;0 you’re style is so good!!

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@bend0verkitty thank you so much! It’s a reference tohajime sorayama! I’m in love with his art

[@miserablemoonlight]

I’m still in high school, but I’ve been thinking of what I want to do after that and tattooing is what I’m interested in as of now! It’s very intimidating tho but this video was very comforting :) one thing I struggle with is coming up with ideas for designs got any tips? Amazing portfolio!!!!!♥️

[@kateb2888]

oh myyyy i gasped at every single page

[@acidbonescrunch5239]

Thanks so much for sharing! Im working on my own portfolio and seeing as how i have a similar art vibe to yours this is super helpful.

[@k3nziej0rdan]

That’s so exciting good luck on your journey, I’m glad this video helped!

[@junedreamer]

oh my god you're so freaking talented and awesome.

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@junedreamer thank you!

[@tiki-tots]

Perfect portfolio! So well done congrats

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thanks a lot!

[@juggmoneybaby]

Love your portfolio 🔥 Shows me I got some work to do 💪🏽

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@juggmoneybaby thank you! Practice makes perfect

[@ou4534]

Very talented..please keep it up ✌️

[@PaulienShuffle]

your stuff looks rly good!

[@alexandrevictorvazdemello6493]

Sorry my english is not so good. I just loved your art in general. You kinda puts your personality everywhere. its so so nice

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@alexandrevictorvazdemello6493 thank you so much

[@ChipQ]

not sure how I ended up here, but this seems like a cool journey to follow. cheers, thanks for vlogging

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SirDucky2000]

5:24 my jaw dropped when i saw the hajime sorayama piece, i would love getting that tattooed

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@SirDucky2000 Thank you! I’m in New England and would love to tattoo it in the future

[@neurodivergenttattoocollector]

Loved seeing your portfolio! Could you elaborate more on why certain designs aren’t tattooable? Is it due to the lack of skin breaks/solid color?

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@neurodivergenttattoocollector thank you! And yes it’s due to skin breaks. My pieces lean more traditional which uses the rule of threes color, shading, then skin break!

[@neurodivergenttattoocollector]

@ okay that makes a lot of sense! Because I was going to say I’ve seen tattoos done this way, however just because they can be done doesn’t mean it’s always the best idea or that it reflects what style you’re specializing in. How does the rule of threes apply to black and grey traditional tattoos? Would it just be solid black instead of color?

[@coilyyy]

Love your channel ❤ I just subscribed 😊

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@coilyyy thank you so much!

[@UncleTTattoo]

I have a question. The designs with color how did you color them? Did you draw first then color or was the picture already made and you added color?

[@Kpevce]

Do you have a link to the book? I would like that exact one and can’t find it 😔

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@Kpevce www.michaels.com/product/itoya-art-profolio-10998987 hope this link works!

[@ninaencarnacion1464]

Hi Kenz! I was wondering if these are all hand drawn on paper? Or if these are drawn digitally and then printed? I want to start building a portfolio and most of my designs are digital, so I was just wondering. Thanks :)

[@gustavoperea7302]

Wait why aren’t these cat flowers tattooable? They’re colored in too solid? 13:51

[@BANDITZ.500]

I enjoy ur art! Keep it up! May I ask how long have you been drawing? Ur graffiti is especially good imo

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you so much! I’ve loved drawing since I was little but didn’t start to take it seriously until high school

[@blainestephen5666]

I loveeee

[@missstripedsocks]

Your art style is so cool! It's a shame I live in The Netherlands and can't get tattooed by you. 🥲

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you! I’ve always wanted to guest spot at shops overseas, hopefully the Netherlands will be one of them!

[@AbyssWatch3r]

will any sketch counts as portfolios? like full drawing of anything 😅 i can't think of any unique tattoo design without copying other artists

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Sketches should be separate from your actual portfolio, you want fully rendered pieces. It’s okay to take inspiration from other artist just put your own twist/style on it to make it your own!

[@mrElpacas]

have you done much research on any oldschool tattooists and their flash? your art style would suit trad imho, not overly complicated but in the right way. hope your apprentiship goes well

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Yes I have I’ve actually been wanting to do a sailor Jerry flash sheet, just need to pick some out. My mentor has definitely been pushing me to draw more traditional stuff as it compliments my style well. Thank you!

[@mrElpacas]

@@k3nziej0rdan have you ever seen the book, TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private Collection?. very interesting book lots of photos and old flash from around the world. theres plenty of sailor jerry to pick from, his ships are some of my favourites. i learnt on coils 32 years ago, my mentor was a... yeah well not entirely but a bit of one... was a different world then with more gatekeeping. life went a different way in my mid 20`s and didnt think about it again, until the stay at home everythings closed event in 2020 gave you a sub :D

[@k3nziej0rdan]

⁠​⁠@@mrElpacasI need to look into that book I haven’t heard from it. It’s crazy hearing how apprenticeships were back in the day and how they evolved. Thanks for the sub!!

[@mrElpacas]

@@k3nziej0rdan the book shows up on a google search :D Henk Schiffmacher is a 72yo dutch tattoo artist, the book has some really nice 100+ year old flash in it, its one of those books you could leave on a coffee table and it wouldnt be out of place. i also like how being a decent time scale you can see trends and changes in styles in the tattoo`s. i felt like a glorified unpaid skivvy most of the time, i learnt more by watching, than i got taught.

[@mariogutierrez6489]

Great work ! May I ask why you think they’re not tattoo able?

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you! Just in the traditional tattoo style aspect the color of them aren’t. It’s an easy fix though, they just need more skin breaks and some shading

[@Aliceswonderclam]

Your proportions are fine is the structure that needs work

[@k3nziej0rdan]

That makes sense, I’m definitely trying to build a stronger sketch before the finally product!

[@dipsetkid09]

Nice but you should probably credit hajime sorayama for that robot girl design.

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Thank you and that’s my bad I forget that some people don’t recognize his signature robot ladies!

[@living4swag]

these are so sick

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@living4swag thank you sm😁😁

[@deanoconnell4541]

What do you mean when you say not tattooable how come

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@deanoconnell4541 since my art leans to the traditional style, they use the rule of thirds. Shading, color, then a skin break I don’t have enough skin breaks!

[@seadogtheseagod1]

helo kenz

[@myjohnsun7341]

Damn…. I ain’t shit 😭😭😭

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@myjohnsun7341 I’ve been practicing for years! My art used to suck back in the day. Consistency is key

[@fairytalekid4198]

you should really work on your lettering otherwise great stuff!

[@k3nziej0rdan]

@@fairytalekid4198 thank you! It’s definitely my weak spot and least favorite thing to do lol but I’ve been pushing through it in my apprenticeship

[@lauraaveces]

Hey, do u have instagram? i’d like to follow your tattoo journey

[@hannahellaine]

please make a day in your life w the apprenticeship

[@k3nziej0rdan]

Coming soon😎

[@hannahellaine]

Kenzie im not kidding you should make this into a sellable book. this is insanely good.

[@hannahellaine]

YAYYYY