With the explosion of tattoo reality shows on television, anyone and everyone now believes that they can become a tattoo artist simply by hanging out at a school for a couple weeks and buying the right equipment.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Real tattoo artists begin their careers under the guardianship of a mentor; an experienced licensed tattoo artist who is able to explain and teach the necessary precautions, sterile procedures, business practices, and skills needed to become a responsible, quality, tattoo artist.
It's important to understand that learning how to hold a tattoo machine, and having some drawing skill are not enough to be a real tattoo artist. The real education comes through apprenticing under a reputable and experienced, licensed artist.
The other area where most people feel they may be able to get by on mediocrity, is actual artistic talent and ability. If you are only a so-so artist with a pen, pencil or paint, what makes you believe you'll do any better on human skin? The best tattoo artists have a substantial background in art, be it as an illustrator, painter, or other highly developed artistic talent in these areas.
Something to keep in mind before choosing what you may see as the easier way in a tattoo school is that the shops that will hire you as a tattoo school graduate are few and far between. Even if you do somehow manage to convince an owner to hire you, it will not be as an artist. You will start where everyone starts, as an apprentice learning the real world skills you'll need to be a quality tattoo artist.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies
quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe,
comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple
times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist
in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a
tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For
more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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