Are you seriously interested in tattoo art and want to become a tattoo artist? Then you will need to know how to start your apprenticeship and how it should go. Usually you need no less than a year to become a professional tattoo artist. You will not only learn how to run the tattoo machines and tattoo guns, but also the different brand of tattoo inks and tattoo equipments.
Before you step into a tattoo school, the first thing you need to do is to ask yourself if you really want to take tattoo seriously. That is because it is not an easy job to become a tattoo expert and there is a big difference between professional and amateur tattoo artist. You can still enjoy tattooing even you don't take it seriously as a job. But once make your mind, don't change it! Or you will only lose money and time.
It usually takes several thousand dollars to cover the tuition of the whole apprenticeship. You will also need to prepare your tattoo designs of both black and color tattoos. Then take these and your resume to find a tattoo shop or tattoo school that will accept you. And make sure it's a good one!
Before you go to a studio or school, you need to prepare portfolio and some tattoo drawings that you designed. The teachers may examine if you are gifted to become a tattoo artist or not. But some schools don't require this. It depends what you want to be: a tattoo artist or a tattoo worker.
Once started your apprenticeship, you may possibly not be taught how to use the tattoo machines and tattoo guns at all in the first half year. You shouldn't be surprised about this because it is rather quite normal. The patience is an important part of the apprenticeship. So when you are asked only to do things like cleaning the shop and bringing the trash out, don't be mad! You still have your eyes and ears, which means that you can still pay attention to watch and listen what the experts do.
As you get into the tattoo business, you will be taught to be familiar with different tattoo equipments and tattoo supplies. You will also be allowed to try tattoo machines and tattoo guns on grapefruit or pig ears, for they mimic the human skin quite well. It is usually very satisfying to work with artists and classmates in the studio.
Before you step into a tattoo school, the first thing you need to do is to ask yourself if you really want to take tattoo seriously. That is because it is not an easy job to become a tattoo expert and there is a big difference between professional and amateur tattoo artist. You can still enjoy tattooing even you don't take it seriously as a job. But once make your mind, don't change it! Or you will only lose money and time.
It usually takes several thousand dollars to cover the tuition of the whole apprenticeship. You will also need to prepare your tattoo designs of both black and color tattoos. Then take these and your resume to find a tattoo shop or tattoo school that will accept you. And make sure it's a good one!
Before you go to a studio or school, you need to prepare portfolio and some tattoo drawings that you designed. The teachers may examine if you are gifted to become a tattoo artist or not. But some schools don't require this. It depends what you want to be: a tattoo artist or a tattoo worker.
Once started your apprenticeship, you may possibly not be taught how to use the tattoo machines and tattoo guns at all in the first half year. You shouldn't be surprised about this because it is rather quite normal. The patience is an important part of the apprenticeship. So when you are asked only to do things like cleaning the shop and bringing the trash out, don't be mad! You still have your eyes and ears, which means that you can still pay attention to watch and listen what the experts do.
As you get into the tattoo business, you will be taught to be familiar with different tattoo equipments and tattoo supplies. You will also be allowed to try tattoo machines and tattoo guns on grapefruit or pig ears, for they mimic the human skin quite well. It is usually very satisfying to work with artists and classmates in the studio.