How to Become a Tattoo Apprentice

Video Transcript

"This is Oak at Painted Temple Tattoo and if you are looking to become an apprentice to learn how to tattoo don't attempt it yourself. Don't think you know what you're doing by watching some sitcom on TV about some people tattooing. It's not sufficient. You need to go learn from somebody who is sufficient in the tattooing field. If you're a good artist maybe you want to apply your art to skin or tattooing. If you're serious about it then go learn from somebody who knows what they're doing. There's a lot of people in this industry who are not even qualified to be an apprentice and they would like to apprentice you. You need to go learn from somebody who is good and who is willing to apprentice you. It's hard in this industry. There's a lot of people in this industry that don't want to teach new people, but if your art is there chances are you're going to learn to tattoo and if you're serious about it keep going, you know, you might get there. If you are wanting to get an apprentice to tattoo don't, you know, be wary of apprentice schools. Be wary of a quick apprenticeship. A true apprenticeship takes I would say at least a year to two years before you are sufficient to tattoo. There's a lot to learn about it you know. Don't just think you know what you're doing and try to wing it."