Making the leap from drawing on paper to permanently tattooing on human skin requires time, hard work, patience, and sacrifice. While the requirements for becoming a tattoo artist vary by state, most states require you … Read more
If you’re really into the tattooing industry and have the skills to back it up, why not get a tattoo apprenticeship? Tattoo apprenticeships are a formal procedure of getting into the tattoo biz. By acquiring … Read more
If you have ever looked into getting your license to become a tattoo artist, it’s likely you found it to be a very confusing search for information. Most states, have regulations that specify what you … Read more
Tattoo stencils first came into existence as a tattoo flash, a concept or design that first featured cardboard or paper. Flash artists gave birth to this concept, which is why it graced tattoo parlors in … Read more
A common question that I hear is whether or not tattoo artists or the person getting a tattoo ever get turned on during the session. The answer is yes! For both the tattoo artist and … Read more
The tattoo needle: the Ph.D. of pencils. The tattoo artist who has reached this level of mastery started off as a freshman learning the foundation of their craft: drawing. Tattoo artists learn to draw by … Read more
Since tattoos are permanent, how are tattoo artists able to practice their craft, especially if they are new to the field? While it might be possible, it is not advised to immediately start applying ink … Read more