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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #302

I was thinking about career change allot in a past few months.
I'm a designer and I'm just not happy on my commercial oriented, 9-5 job.
For a while now I'm thinking about learning to tattoo. I already have all the artistic skills, but I need all the information I can get about tattoo apprenticeship.
Any ideas?
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #308

I would think twice before leaving my job to become a tattoo artist. It takes years to make a living out of that. Learn a new skill, but don't quit your day job.
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #311

Yaaay!
I always support positive change and following your dreams :)
:woohoo:
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #314

If you are determined that's the career you really want, then go for it. But as any career change it will require some sacrifices from your part. Like doing apprenticeship after working hours or on weekends, to be prepared for minimal wages in first months, to learn quickly both the craft and how to stand out.
I cannot give you specifics about how to approach studios, but you will certainly be asked to show your work. As you haven't tattooed before you can show your flash designs so I suggest you get down to it pretty soon so you can amass a decent portfolio.
You can find cool articles about becoming a flash artist here - tattooflashart.althemy.com/
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #323

I do flashart and design for a few years now, that is what got me wondering about career change. I love tattoos, I look like coloring book :)
I wouldn't just quit my job (but I would love to) and ran off to be a tattoo artist from scratch, I have a cat to feed :)
And I'm willing to carefully dip my toe in the water, not jump in the pool head first :)
Careful by nature, I'm trying to collect all the information I can.
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #332

My only concern is that you will be out of job, hungry and on the street... Be careful not to quit your job prematurely.
Are you sure you want to do this?
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #338

I am thinking about career change as well, so I would like to know how it played out for you. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #358

Damn! Guys, I can't feed ya all if you decide to become artists :lol:
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #363

Don't worry Xena, we won't starve :)
I think career change is positive and empowering, an improvement to ones life. To make your work something that makes you happy is the best choice in life :)
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Learning how to tattoo 10 years 5 months ago #374

I'm always worried that artists and other self-employed people will starve. That is why I work for a pay :)
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