This is a great video.. iv only started tattooing about six months ago.. iv done a good on practice skin and one on myself.. iv now done two on my wife which came out pretty good for a beginner.. everything said here is great advise.. I'm not an apprentice tho I'm learning from people like this on UA-cam and it's working big time.. I'm a full time qualified plasterer by day and training tattoos by night.. cheers for all this content it's so so helpful..
@@michaelh8055 yes when it's busy mate but a lot of hardship on the body.. been plastering for near 20 years and the body is a bit worse for ware from it so would like something less physical..
"Not everyone who messages you about getting a tattoo is actually going to get it." I've never heard a more true statement in my LIFE!!! Granted, people change their minds or what have you. But I have never ran into a more flakey group of people than those who "want to get inked". 😂
It always surprises me how similar the tattoo industry is to the culinary industry - from working free for knowledge, party lifestyle can suck you in, never time off people think you’re dying to cook for them when you’re on a off 🤣
Hey man, just found your channel, and you give a lot of good advice. I appreciate you! Just starting out at 50 years old, but have had aspirations of tattooing for 30 years! Thank you
I’m still learning iv only just started practicing on pig skin still working on it but it all takes time to become a tattoo artist but one day I’ll love to do proper tattoos
The last few points are sort of discouraging me, I really enjoy my off time and lounging around time. And to be working around the clock like that I would feel my work life balance be compromised. As much as I enjoy art I occasionally need to decompress from everything, like daily. I would like to know more about the work life balance, and the daily rhythm and hours
You have to establish wear you think the value of a hard line with clients would be. If you want that healthier lifestyle it might come at a slight sacrifice to picking up clientele. But if you put a hard stop at say 7 or 8 pm where you'll no longer reply to people on your tattoo socials it's truly your choice. Most people will understand that and you can reply back in the am when you're getting about your grind again. Find a balance that suits you.
@@Loki-Grandmaster the artists in my town are here to make a living, and knock out some sick tattoos. That being said, they're all really nice, but they have a hard foot when it comes to setting boundaries. If they say text only, they will not message you back, because they mean, Text Only. If they say they are not taking requests for the weekend and only doing flash, that's that. If they say they need time to design their piece, so be it. It isn't indicative of their shop, of their ethics, or their work flow balance. More indicative of how much space they need to be creative, while not burning out. Nobody wants a burnt out tattoo artist! Anyone who would dare pressure you into creating (clientele) IS NOT ready for a tattoo, period
Thank you my brother .im just starting out iv tattooing for a year now .but here were I live in a small town there are no Apprenticeship so I guess my ? Is what sould i do .just keep pushing on my own are move to a place were I can get a apprenticeship.my dream is to open up my own shop rite here in this small town .maybe you could help me out alil .im really not wanting to move away thank you for all you do and thank you for taking the time to teach us
that just depends on you. i always recommend getting into a shop when you can because there is alot to learn about how a shop is ran not only just tattooing before opening a studio. But you can also get some of that knowledge getting tattooed by different artist and picking up how things work .
Wonderful video as I said on the last video I can draw anything and everything and I found out thankfully early on that it's not just knowing how to draw there's a lot more to it.
Worth mentioning, you can get a shop cellphone that is fully tax deductible and set it to do not disturb for a certain amount of time. Compartmenatlizing in any job is necessary. I spent 11 years on call 24/7 and its the only way I survived.
Love your content! i'm apprentice 2 years in, its soooo fking hard still, i still strugle with ALOT of things, there has been days where i have gone home in the shower and almost cried out of frustration......... btw, you recommand the flite nano, i'm getting one soon with 3.2mm stroke, 3.5mm stroke aswell... What stroke did you use with it for "all arounder" i need to be able to soft shade, and line aswell, do i need 2 machines? one with 4mm stroke, and one with 3.2mm stroke? that would be most optimal right? - I'm lineing now with a cheyenne thunder, but i dont like shadeing with that.
for an all arounder machine go with 3.5, but i use 2 different ones have a 3mm. with a soft bar for black and gray. and then a 4mm stroke with a hard bar for big lines and color. but if you are only using one machine for now go with 3.5
I’m really good at drawing. But I’m amazing at shading. I’ve realized knowing how to shade is WAY more important then knowing how to draw when you start tattooing
The #1 thing for me was "it's not as easy as you'd think!" I figured hey, I can draw in a straight line, how hard can it be? Boy was I wrong! And so far I'm just doing black , there's no way I'll ever be doing shading, realistic, etc.... I'm not artistic in that way. The main reason I bought a kit was because it was 50 bucks, but to do the tattoo my wife wants they were going to charge her 500.00, so I figured fuck it, I'll do her tat myself. NOPE! 😂
Thank you this actually helped and how old do I have to be to be a tattoo artist I’m 18 do I have to be 21 is there any states that I can tattoo at age 18
You got this! Don't forget to check out our Artist Accelerator Program if you want to learn how to become a professional tattoo artist in less than 3 months ;)
I learned how to tattoo in prison. Made all my money like that in there lol...paid good tho... everyone wants tattoos in prison so clients are everywhere
Just starting out. I’m 38 years old and have education in healthcare. I really want to do this but it’s been a bit discouraging. Any advice? Maybe I just look like a total “Karen” but ppl haven’t been very nice 🫠
Learn to draw first, then do at least 50-100 tattoos on fake skin before you touch human skin. Most new artists fail because they lack patience and try to skip steps
This is a great video.. iv only started tattooing about six months ago.. iv done a good on practice skin and one on myself.. iv now done two on my wife which came out pretty good for a beginner.. everything said here is great advise.. I'm not an apprentice tho I'm learning from people like this on UA-cam and it's working big time.. I'm a full time qualified plasterer by day and training tattoos by night.. cheers for all this content it's so so helpful..
im glad we are able to help you out
there would be more money in plastering surely?
@@michaelh8055 yes when it's busy mate but a lot of hardship on the body.. been plastering for near 20 years and the body is a bit worse for ware from it so would like something less physical..
@@24wanye thanks, i was considering becoming a tiler/plasterer im 41 , would u recommend?
@@michaelh8055 stay away from the plastering if you have any respect for your body mate.. not worth it.. tiling a lot easier on the body for sure..
This is a really good video, the guy knows exactly what he is talking about, great tutorial indeed
Thank you for that, I appreciate it!
Pretty straight forward an honest. Thanks for this video man, I can see now how this is constant movement. Thanks a lot.
Definitely deserve my feedback I’ve been doing tattoos for the past 3 weeks in my friends bathroom and this was very helpful
I'm sorry, in your friends WHAT 😳
i did two years of apprenticeship and I'm still not a tattoo artist.... its hard but well worth it thanks for video
Man im def going to do the accelerated program this is exactly what i didn't know i needed. Thank you!
Looking forward to seeing you in the program!
"Not everyone who messages you about getting a tattoo is actually going to get it."
I've never heard a more true statement in my LIFE!!! Granted, people change their minds or what have you. But I have never ran into a more flakey group of people than those who "want to get inked". 😂
Same
It always surprises me how similar the tattoo industry is to the culinary industry - from working free for knowledge, party lifestyle can suck you in, never time off people think you’re dying to cook for them when you’re on a off 🤣
Hey man, just found your channel, and you give a lot of good advice. I appreciate you! Just starting out at 50 years old, but have had aspirations of tattooing for 30 years! Thank you
I’m still learning iv only just started practicing on pig skin still working on it but it all takes time to become a tattoo artist but one day I’ll love to do proper tattoos
The last few points are sort of discouraging me, I really enjoy my off time and lounging around time. And to be working around the clock like that I would feel my work life balance be compromised. As much as I enjoy art I occasionally need to decompress from everything, like daily. I would like to know more about the work life balance, and the daily rhythm and hours
You have to establish wear you think the value of a hard line with clients would be. If you want that healthier lifestyle it might come at a slight sacrifice to picking up clientele. But if you put a hard stop at say 7 or 8 pm where you'll no longer reply to people on your tattoo socials it's truly your choice. Most people will understand that and you can reply back in the am when you're getting about your grind again. Find a balance that suits you.
@@patricchristiansen8349 thank you
@@Loki-Grandmaster the artists in my town are here to make a living, and knock out some sick tattoos. That being said, they're all really nice, but they have a hard foot when it comes to setting boundaries. If they say text only, they will not message you back, because they mean, Text Only. If they say they are not taking requests for the weekend and only doing flash, that's that. If they say they need time to design their piece, so be it. It isn't indicative of their shop, of their ethics, or their work flow balance. More indicative of how much space they need to be creative, while not burning out. Nobody wants a burnt out tattoo artist! Anyone who would dare pressure you into creating (clientele) IS NOT ready for a tattoo, period
I don’t see why you shouldn’t be able to set boundaries, like any other business. That point sounds a bit like the old school way of thinking to me.
Absolutely love you guys! Thanks for all the great videos!
Thank you my brother .im just starting out iv tattooing for a year now .but here were I live in a small town there are no Apprenticeship so I guess my ? Is what sould i do .just keep pushing on my own are move to a place were I can get a apprenticeship.my dream is to open up my own shop rite here in this small town .maybe you could help me out alil .im really not wanting to move away thank you for all you do and thank you for taking the time to teach us
that just depends on you. i always recommend getting into a shop when you can because there is alot to learn about how a shop is ran not only just tattooing before opening a studio. But you can also get some of that knowledge getting tattooed by different artist and picking up how things work .
Wonderful video as I said on the last video I can draw anything and everything and I found out thankfully early on that it's not just knowing how to draw there's a lot more to it.
Thank you, this was very helpful.
Iam so ready to be a tattoo artist!
Worth mentioning, you can get a shop cellphone that is fully tax deductible and set it to do not disturb for a certain amount of time. Compartmenatlizing in any job is necessary. I spent 11 years on call 24/7 and its the only way I survived.
11 years is brutal!
Thanks bro it's really helpful 😊
my question is how i get one of them hoodies?.. love your videos man, huge help for me along my tattoo journey
Say no more, I gotchu
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Love your content bro 🙏 keep it up
thank you
thank you bro!!! im about to start my journey
Love your content! i'm apprentice 2 years in, its soooo fking hard still, i still strugle with ALOT of things, there has been days where i have gone home in the shower and almost cried out of frustration......... btw, you recommand the flite nano, i'm getting one soon with 3.2mm stroke, 3.5mm stroke aswell... What stroke did you use with it for "all arounder" i need to be able to soft shade, and line aswell, do i need 2 machines? one with 4mm stroke, and one with 3.2mm stroke? that would be most optimal right? - I'm lineing now with a cheyenne thunder, but i dont like shadeing with that.
for an all arounder machine go with 3.5, but i use 2 different ones have a 3mm. with a soft bar for black and gray. and then a 4mm stroke with a hard bar for big lines and color. but if you are only using one machine for now go with 3.5
@@Tattooing101 awesome thanks!
@@Tattooing101 how can I tell whether it's a 3.2 or 4mm? I have looked all over in my box... tattoo pen wormhole premium
Thanks for the tips!
No probs
I'm a realistic portrait artist, i can relate to most of these things.
If I start now, how much time will it take for me to become a tattoo artist?
it all depends how many hours your spend on practice skin and are confident enough tattoo a human.
I Simply love your channel thank you for all your advice.
Great advice. Thank you
Great videos … thanks 🙏🏻 so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m really good at drawing. But I’m amazing at shading. I’ve realized knowing how to shade is WAY more important then knowing how to draw when you start tattooing
Thank you man.
What tattoo kit would you recommend for a beginner ?
Wormhole
Where can we see your art work and Nathan's?
I cant find the dress can someone help 🥲🥲
Thanks
Thank u♥️
These Videos are so Good trank you so much 🙏
The #1 thing for me was "it's not as easy as you'd think!" I figured hey, I can draw in a straight line, how hard can it be? Boy was I wrong!
And so far I'm just doing black , there's no way I'll ever be doing shading, realistic, etc.... I'm not artistic in that way.
The main reason I bought a kit was because it was 50 bucks, but to do the tattoo my wife wants they were going to charge her 500.00, so I figured fuck it, I'll do her tat myself. NOPE! 😂
What about when I turn 50. I never see "old" tattoo artists and now I'm afraid that the arthritis is gonna kick in
Use rotary’s there easier on your hands.
Greatness
What type of needles do u use and can I get them off Amazon or where can I get them
i like kwadren carts and t-tech if you type them in on google they will come up. they are both great
Thank you this actually helped and how old do I have to be to be a tattoo artist I’m 18 do I have to be 21 is there any states that I can tattoo at age 18
Most of the states that I have been to and know about the rule is 18
Is 25 years good age to start Tattoo artist?
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Oof... here I go then!!! Thankyou!!
You got this! Don't forget to check out our Artist Accelerator Program if you want to learn how to become a professional tattoo artist in less than 3 months ;)
@@Tattooing101 thankyou, I will!! 🔥 🔥
I been tattooing for 17 years.😁😁😁😁
Seriously how does anyone survive working full time for two years for free?
I learned how to tattoo in prison. Made all my money like that in there lol...paid good tho... everyone wants tattoos in prison so clients are everywhere
Thank you for this video, its a no for me then :)
No worries! Glad that you've found out that it's not for you early on before you've invested anything
I’m loling at tip #3 cause my dad owns a tattoo shop and he’s gonna help me for free + pay me for learning
count your lucky stars, nepotism really is a son of a bitch lmao
You have the most confusing accent ive ever heard lol
Just starting out. I’m 38 years old and have education in healthcare. I really want to do this but it’s been a bit discouraging. Any advice? Maybe I just look like a total “Karen” but ppl haven’t been very nice 🫠
Learn to draw first, then do at least 50-100 tattoos on fake skin before you touch human skin. Most new artists fail because they lack patience and try to skip steps
What's your Instagram handle 😥