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Becoming a respected tattoo artist is the dream for many aspiring artists. Many skilled tattoo artists originally wanted to paint fine art and show their work in galleries but took to a more consistent route. Some simply purchased tattoo kits, or made them in jail, and started working on their friends and cellmates. A great few were born with a machine and ink in their hand tattooing their mother’s leg on the way out and have never stopped. Most spent years as an apprentice earning their stripes soldering needles, mixing ink, and coloring in between the already designed lines.
Not everyone can become a tattooist, but there are many ways to learn. The first thing any potential tattoo artist needs is raw talent and a desire to work in this field. Raw talent goes a long way but it is worthless if it is never developed into an actual skill which comes from years and years of practice. This can be done alone, with other artists, art classes and can also be imparted from instructional books. Knowing a qualified and experienced tattoo artist gives the aspiring tattooist the jump on other artists.
After years of practice on paper it might be time to compile a portfolio and seek an apprenticeship. Many confident artists purchase tattoo kits at this time and begin to teach themselves how to operate the machine, clean needles, mix ink, and apply it to skin but this is a hit a miss process that is slow and painful, especially for the person being tattooed. It can result in tattoos that don’t last, intense scarring, irritation and even allergic reactions and infection. Often these artists never become successful tattooists and only end up tattooing a few poorly thought out designs in their kitchen. Perseverance is the best attribute for any artist or professional, it will get them further than pure skill.
An apprenticeship is the best way to learn the ins and outs of tattooing and being able to successfully work in a tattoo parlor or eventually run one. Finding the right master can be a difficult task as there are many sub-par tattooists who simply want to make extra money while basically having a slave do all their cleaning and hard work. An apprenticeship can be quite expensive with some artists charging thousands of dollars to teach their skill. A good apprenticeship imparts every trick of the trade to the aspiring artist and a good master will often supply all the proper tools, including tattoo machines, needles, tubes and ink before the apprenticeship is over. Many will also invite them into the shop to do their work and become a part of that shops family.
You will need to have a good job while you are leaning these skills, and it may take some time before it actually turns into a money making opportunity, but again, perseverance is key. You won’t be earning any money during your training. There is no formal graduation however, when the master feels like you are ready and equipped they will let you out on your own but remember no matter how long you have tattooed you will never know it all, so never let your ego get the best of you and never be satisfied with mediocrity.
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