Becoming A Tattoo Artist

The best way to improve your tattooing skills is to practice. It’s fine to practice drawing on paper but it won’t give you the texture and contours that tattooing on real skin will.  This may sound bizarre but lots of people practice their skills on pieces of fruit. The different skin textures and shapes of … Read more

When you’re getting a tattoo it’s important to keep the area clean at all times before, during, and after the process. This will make it easier to complete the tattoo with no obstacles and will also make it less likely for the tattoo to become infected due to cross-contamination. Different products can be used but … Read more

You’ve decided that you want to become a tattoo artist. However, you don’t have the money to go to tattoo school and there are no apprenticeships available where you live. Just how will you achieve your dream career? The question many people ask in this situation is can I teach myself to tattoo? The answer … Read more

Many people dream of becoming tattoo artists but are unable to draw very well. Is it possible to go down this career path without this natural skill or is it something that you’ll need to be successful?  Just because you’re able to draw well doesn’t mean that you will be able to create the perfect … Read more

You love art and design and have a passion for tattoos, your ideal career path may be to become a tattoo artist. However, It’s not as easy as it looks and there’s more to becoming a professional tattoo artist than just a needle and some ink. It will take years of hard work, studying, and … Read more

You’ve chosen to become a tattoo artist and you have been practicing your drawing skills, what’s the next step? You will need to learn the art of tattooing on skin to be able to improve your skills. Drawing on paper is all good but will not give you the contours or the feel of tattooing … Read more

When going for a new tattoo, no matter where it is, there are a few things that will always be consistent. Green soap is one of them.  Green soap is a vegetarian, environmentally-friendly, and oil-based soap. It’s primarily used in tattoo studios, doctor’s offices, and hospitals as a disinfecting topical solution.  This specific type of … Read more

Tattoos are art. If you’ve ever seen sleeves by Bang Bang or JonBoy’s tiny designs, you already know that. There’s more to tattooing, however than thinking up beautiful designs. It’s a skill that takes years to master. Where do you begin? Start with these tips and techniques for aspiring tattoo artists. Are you a more … Read more