How Do I Become a Tattoo Artist?
- Be an artist. This is the first and most important step. …
- Build a portfolio. …
- Find a certified tattoo artist-mentor who will take you on as an apprentice. …
- Learn the trade. …
- Get certified. …
- Find a shop to work in.
People also ask, how much do tattoo apprentices make?
Tattoo Apprentice Salary
Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
---|---|---|
Top Earners | $84,500 | $41 |
75th Percentile | $50,000 | $24 |
Average | $53,586 | $26 |
25th Percentile | $30,000 | $14 |
Similarly one may ask, should I get tattooed by an apprentice?
Apprentice work is more of a gamble. It’s ok if you have so many tattoos that you won’t notice a bad one. Good luck and just remember, if the apprentice was ready, they would no longer be an apprentice. … That being said, the one tattoo I have that was done by an apprentice came out so-so.