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QuestionWhat kind of education do you need to be a tattoo artist?Grant Lubbock is a Tattoo Artist and Co-Owner of Red Baron Ink, a tattoo salon based in New York City. Grant has over 10 years of tattooing experience and he specializes in neo-traditional, black/grey, and color tattoos. Red Baron Ink's main goal is for each tattoo coming out of their studio to be one of a kind custom pieces that will look good throughout a lifetime.The tattoo field is becoming more and more competitive, so if you want to have an edge, it helps to go to school to learn to draw or paint. The more skill sets you have that you can bring to the table as a tattoo artist, the more likely you're going to get chosen for an apprenticeship.
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QuestionWhat should I be looking for in a tattoo apprenticeship?Grant Lubbock is a Tattoo Artist and Co-Owner of Red Baron Ink, a tattoo salon based in New York City. Grant has over 10 years of tattooing experience and he specializes in neo-traditional, black/grey, and color tattoos. Red Baron Ink's main goal is for each tattoo coming out of their studio to be one of a kind custom pieces that will look good throughout a lifetime.Find an artist or a shop you admire, then go there and start collecting tattoos from them. At the same time, be presenting your portfolio with all of your designs. Be sure to show the technical side of what you're able to do on paper, from linework to full renderings and illustrations. Then, when they're looking for an apprentice, they may be more likely to choose you.
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QuestionWhat are good methods for finding a full-time tattoo artist job?Grant Lubbock is a Tattoo Artist and Co-Owner of Red Baron Ink, a tattoo salon based in New York City. Grant has over 10 years of tattooing experience and he specializes in neo-traditional, black/grey, and color tattoos. Red Baron Ink's main goal is for each tattoo coming out of their studio to be one of a kind custom pieces that will look good throughout a lifetime.The process for finding a job is similar to finding an apprenticeship—you want to show them your portfolio so they can see what you can do. Since most tattoo shops are really busy, though, it's usually best to send your portfolio in an email. That way, they can look over it when they have time, and if they're interested, they can invite you in for an interview.
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QuestionWhat are the requirements in Texas?Kiara Hamed is a Tattoo Artist based in Dallas, Texas. She has over nine years of tattoo designing experience. She received her Tattoo Artist Certification in 2010 and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Clark University Atlanta in 2013.In the state of Texas, only businesses have to have a license. The artists have to complete a bloodborne pathogens class to ensure health expectations. Different cities have different requirements
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QuestionAbout how long would you say the entire process of becoming an artist takes?Kiara Hamed is a Tattoo Artist based in Dallas, Texas. She has over nine years of tattoo designing experience. She received her Tattoo Artist Certification in 2010 and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Clark University Atlanta in 2013.From honing your drawing skills, going through an apprenticeship, and finding a position, I would say at the least 2-3 years.
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QuestionIf it doesn't take traditional education then why are the first steps to get your high school diploma and an art degree?Kiara Hamed is a Tattoo Artist based in Dallas, Texas. She has over nine years of tattoo designing experience. She received her Tattoo Artist Certification in 2010 and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Clark University Atlanta in 2013.While you don't have to do these things, it helps tremendously. Having a high school diploma and Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts will give you an edge over the competition.
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