Q. Ok. I really want to become a tattoo artist, not for money or to become famous or anything. Because I think the art of tattooing is just.. beautiful and captivating and thats what my heart is sent on to become. So I was wondering how exactly you get an apprenticeship and just how much it actually costs. And also, people have been trying to talk me out of this because they keeping telling me, "Oh tattoo artists dont make enough money to live off of. You'll never last" and stuff like that, and would that be true? And also if you should go to like.. an art college before you even try to get an apprenticeship.
A. Adding a bit to the above (LO's answer is good):
You can certainly make decent money, but you'll need to do things the right way. Just buying a tattoo machine isn't it; apprentice through a good shop & artist. This will take time & patience.
I've heard of folks who start working on their portfolios early and try to find someone to apprentice under while working on a 2 or 4 year degree. You probably should think of the apprenticeship like post-grad work - you're an artist first, and then specialize in the medium of tattooing later. You'll still want to have a good size portfolio for any prospective artist, so start now.
With respect to the education, the woman who's done my work has a BA in art and is planning on doing an MFA in the next few years (but will fortunately stay in the area, so I can keep going to her for work). She also works in oils and is very good in that as well.
Keep in mind that being an apprentice isn't necessarily a sexy job. You'll likely do a lot of miscellaneous tasks around the shop way before you can put ink & needle to skin. You might not be paid, or maybe paid poorly, during that time.
Best of luck to you.
You can certainly make decent money, but you'll need to do things the right way. Just buying a tattoo machine isn't it; apprentice through a good shop & artist. This will take time & patience.
I've heard of folks who start working on their portfolios early and try to find someone to apprentice under while working on a 2 or 4 year degree. You probably should think of the apprenticeship like post-grad work - you're an artist first, and then specialize in the medium of tattooing later. You'll still want to have a good size portfolio for any prospective artist, so start now.
With respect to the education, the woman who's done my work has a BA in art and is planning on doing an MFA in the next few years (but will fortunately stay in the area, so I can keep going to her for work). She also works in oils and is very good in that as well.
Keep in mind that being an apprentice isn't necessarily a sexy job. You'll likely do a lot of miscellaneous tasks around the shop way before you can put ink & needle to skin. You might not be paid, or maybe paid poorly, during that time.
Best of luck to you.
Christian Tattoo artist?
Q. I'm looking to get some tattoos done but I would like a fellow brother or sister in Christ to be the one to give me the tattoos. So if you guys can help me in my search, that would be amazing. Oh, and I live in California. Thanks and God bless.
I am not looking for people to tell me what to do, or what not to do. I am not looking for condemnation for my choice. All I am looking for is a tattoo artist who shares my beliefs and a spiritually clean environment for me to have these tattoos done. The tattoos are a symbol of my faith and I would be proud to wear them.
Also, for those of you who do not believe in my God... I do not appreciate sarcasm and my religion being mocked. Take that somewhere else. I cam here for answers, not harassment.
I am not looking for people to tell me what to do, or what not to do. I am not looking for condemnation for my choice. All I am looking for is a tattoo artist who shares my beliefs and a spiritually clean environment for me to have these tattoos done. The tattoos are a symbol of my faith and I would be proud to wear them.
Also, for those of you who do not believe in my God... I do not appreciate sarcasm and my religion being mocked. Take that somewhere else. I cam here for answers, not harassment.
A. Dude why didn't you ask me earlier, Sid's parlor in Santa Ana is amazing. They are a good clean bunch and they do a lot of religious themed tattoos. Or "The Upper Room" in Santa Maria, they are largely Christian based.
Also, to both Nein and the other guy. The book of Leviticus also dictates that we shouldn't eat certain foods because they are unclean, we should stone our women for being unchaste and beat our children for being disobedient. Now there are laws against those things. However, the book of Acts says we are able to eat such things now. The inconsistency you see in said Christians is because there are so many different "genres" of Christianity that dictate different things. It is not a sin to tattoo your own body. The reference here to the Bible was because the Egyptians practiced tattooing for their own religious affairs, which dealt with the black arts.
He would not be spitting in God's face for decorating his body with something that glorifies God. This guy came here to get an answer, not be criticized by a stranger looking to gain some sort of ego boost. And to say that he is not a real Christian! You have no idea who this person is, what his walk with God is like.
However, I do know him and I've seen the sketches... these images are glorifying to God and bring praise to His name. Think of it this way, he could be praise the Lord without ceasing. A permanent display.
Also, to both Nein and the other guy. The book of Leviticus also dictates that we shouldn't eat certain foods because they are unclean, we should stone our women for being unchaste and beat our children for being disobedient. Now there are laws against those things. However, the book of Acts says we are able to eat such things now. The inconsistency you see in said Christians is because there are so many different "genres" of Christianity that dictate different things. It is not a sin to tattoo your own body. The reference here to the Bible was because the Egyptians practiced tattooing for their own religious affairs, which dealt with the black arts.
He would not be spitting in God's face for decorating his body with something that glorifies God. This guy came here to get an answer, not be criticized by a stranger looking to gain some sort of ego boost. And to say that he is not a real Christian! You have no idea who this person is, what his walk with God is like.
However, I do know him and I've seen the sketches... these images are glorifying to God and bring praise to His name. Think of it this way, he could be praise the Lord without ceasing. A permanent display.
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