The Only Guarantee You’ll Ever Need to Become A Tattoo Artist

“The Saddest Thing In Life Is Wasted Talent” – Robert DeNiro, A Bronx Tale.

We know that becoming a Tattoo Artist and trying to figure out how to become a Tattoo Artist is front-and-center on a lot of people’s minds. We also know that making a career change at any stage in life can be scary. But what’s scarier than a life filled with regrets? Fortunately, you can learn here how to become a Tattoo Artist through a real, hands-on apprenticeship.

Let’s face it, you were born with a unique talent; you’re an amazing artist. Don’t let that talent go to waste. Don’t let society fool you into believing you can’t make a lucrative career as a working artist. Don’t let the old-school stereotypes about tattoo artists fool you into thinking it’s not the perfect career for you. 

Who We Have Helped Become Tattoo Artists

Here at Ink Different, we’ve helped people from all walks of life change careers at every age to pursue their passion for art. Careers like Medical Doctors, Professional Athletes, College Professors, Police Officers, and Financial Advisors, to name a few, have made the switch to becoming tattoo artists. 

These professionals had years of schooling, degrees, and experience under their belts and knew that if they didn’t follow their dreams, they would always look back and think ‘what if’? Don’t let the ‘what ifs’ plague you!

Real Support When Becoming A Tattoo Artist

When creating our tattoo apprenticeship here at Ink Different, we knew we needed to create some comfortability for these professionals to leave their careers to pursue their careers in art. This understanding, along with following the tradition of tattoo apprenticeships from hundreds of years ago, are the reasons behind our Job-Ready Training. 

Upon completion of your tattoo apprenticeship with Ink Different, we support all of our completed apprenticeship graduates toward a career as a Professional Tattoo Artist at our locations (five locations nationwide and growing). A Professional Tattoo Artist can earn over $106,000 a year per ZipRecruiter. 

What Apprentices Learn In Their Tattoo Apprenticeship At Ink Different

To review, here is the short list of what you’ll learn during your tattoo apprenticeship with Body Art & Soul:

• Drawing techniques
• Different Tattoo designs
• Portfolio building
• The Tattoo machine maintenance & repair
• Sanitation & cross-contamination prevention
• Machine depth control
• Lining and shading with perfection
• Training for state licensing exams
• The execution of tattoos on clients under professional supervision in a safe environment 
• Sizing, pricing & client relationship skills training
• Social media and personal brand management
• Tattoo studio operations and management (for select candidates)

In contrast, the long list is too much to list because when you’re learning from a working Tattoo Artist, there are hundreds of little things that you can only learn from actually being in a studio and being around both tattoo artists and tattoo clients.

With our decades of experience, we can ensure the transformation of an artist without a career in the tattoo industry, into a working, professional Tattoo Artist upon completion of our tattoo apprenticeship program. This is why our apprenticeship really is a no-brainer! So, why are you still waiting to change your career? 

How Artists in Los Angeles, New York, New Haven, Philadelphia, and Tampa are Changing Careers and Learning How To Tattoo 

Lucky you, you’re in or nearby one of our five locations in some of the most influential and booming cities in the nation! Not a local? We can give you so many reasons to relocate to any of the cities we are located in, that this will be a double-no-brainer. 

You can learn to tattoo and start your career as a professional tattoo artist with Ink Different in Los Angeles, New York, New Haven, Philadelphia, or in Tampa, Florida. 

Keep reading and start believing in yourself…

Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship 

Los Angeles, Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship – 1002 N. Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 

Our Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship is located just off Santa Monica Blvd. in the Silver Lake neighborhood. Formerly known as a ‘shady’ neighborhood, currently now known as one of the most inspiring neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Silver Lake and East Hollywood are filled with indie music venues, trendy bars, diverse eateries, and specialty boutiques.

Stars like Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, and Fred Armistead call this beautiful place home. Silver Lake holds a special place in our hearts because we’ve been training aspiring artists, like yourself, in this area for over 10 years. Silver Lake is the perfect area to learn to tattoo in your city due to its vibrant and diverse artistic community. 

Click on the link to Learn More: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3VRqGmcWi8

New York Tattoo Apprenticeship 

New York, Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship – 95 Morgan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237 

Ride the L train from anywhere in New York to the Morgan Ave stop and our New York Tattoo Apprenticeship studio is just steps away. You won’t miss our building due to its amazing mural designed by our very own tattoo artists. We are located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Since the early 2000s, the rise of real estate in Manhattan has made Bushwick very popular with young professionals.

For instance, dozens of art studios and galleries are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Walk the neighborhood on a beautiful day to find the best street art you’ll ever see. In 2011, local graffiti artists started the Bushwick Collective aka the mecca of street art. We really couldn’t think of a more inspiring area for an aspiring artist, like you, to learn to tattoo in your area. 

To Learn More, watch here: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJxmMfWnzb0

New Haven Tattoo Apprenticeship 

New Haven, Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship – 920 State Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511 

No matter where you’re from, you’ve heard of the ivy league university, Yale. Our New Haven Tattoo apprenticeship is located just four miles from the historic learning institution. If you’re looking to relocate, you just stumbled across the perfect neighborhood. New Haven is a safe and affordable neighborhood which is why it is filled with young professionals. If you’re local to Connecticut, you already know that New Haven is the mecca of famous competing pizzerias.

These pizzerias are so famous, that you can buy a ticket to the Taste of New Haven, a pizzeria tour, where you’ll eat your way through the town’s most delicious pizza. Don’t forget to check out the growing street art culture in New Haven. In Downtown New Haven, Straight Up Art is partnering with local property owners to transform dull buildings into mural masterpieces. What an up-and-coming area with tons of history, to learn the famous art of tattooing in. 

Watch to Learn More: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV_nMNbzptw

Philadelphia Tattoo Apprenticeship 

Philadelphia, Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship – 810 Garrett Road Upper Darby, PA 19082 

Unsurprisingly, an artistic person like yourself feels a pull toward the greater Philadelphia metro area. It’s saturated with artistic culture, isn’t it! Aren’t you just obsessed with Avenue of the Arts, Love Park, the infamous Rocky Statue, and the historic Liberty Bell? Yeah, we are too! So much so that here at Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship, we knew we had to support a location for a Philadelphia Tattoo Apprenticeship to give artists like yourself a chance to start making a living from their art.

Notably, an inclusive neighborhood it’s no wonder it’s called the “City of Brotherly Love”. Did we mention it’s the perfect area for foodies!? The battle of the best cheesesteak has been going on since the 1930s, Pat’s King of Steak VS Gino’s Steaks. Both cheesesteaks spots are open 24 hours a day so feel free to stop in at any time during your tattoo training in the Philadelphia area. 

Click here to Learn More: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEm0nanJD00

Tampa Tattoo Apprenticeship 

Tampa, Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship – 1602 E 3rd Ave Tampa, Florida 33605 

firstly, when most people think of Tampa Bay, Florida they think of beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife (& they aren’t wrong). Furthermore, what do we think of when we think of Tampa, Florida? Learning to tattoo in an area saturated in beautiful beaches, amazing eats, and art and culture. Our newest location is located in Ybor City, on 3rd Avenue right next to beautiful boutiques, tasty restaurants, fun bars, and clubs right on 7th Avenue.

Ybor City is the perfect place for aspiring artists! It has the look and feel of NYC & LA at a fraction of the price. And who could resist no personal income tax? It’s no wonder the area’s population has been booming! Tampa is also home to music history. Music legends like Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, and Cab Calloway got their starts by frequenting clubs on Central Ave. It totally makes sense that an aspiring artist like you learns to tattoo in the same area where these greats became legends. You’re on the same path! 

To Learn More, click here: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvZbc2P929s

Why aren’t you a Professional Tattoo Artist yet!? 

For so long you’ve been stuck in this 9-5 desk job that’s barely paying your bills or just plain bores you. WHY? We all know you deserve better! You want to create art and you want to inspire others. 

Like all tattoo artists, you’re drawn to the idea of being the person who helps give people the look and confidence they want or help them permanently commemorate something important, possibly something life-changing. As a tattoo artist, you’ll have a major impact on your clients’ lives. Doesn’t that sound so much more fulfilling than spreadsheets? 

If this sounds like you, you’ve probably wondered what steps you have to take or what hoops you have to jump through to become a professional tattoo artist. 

How to Become A Tattoo Artist job-ready skills and licensing support – Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship Apprenticeship 

Luckily, you found Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship. We are committed to turning inspiring artists into successful professional tattoo artists. And with us, there’s no hoop-jumping. In particular, we aren’t an old-school tattoo apprenticeship that is going to make you sweep floors and scrub toilets. And we aren’t these “learn to tattoo in 2 weeks” phony places you’ve encountered on the internet. 

Steps to Become a Tattoo Artist

Primarily, Our tattoo apprenticeship is designed to teach you all the intricacies of being a tattoo artist. We will guide you on your tattoo journey from start to finish. And at the completion of your tattoo apprenticeship, with licensing support, we hope you’ll join our team (keep reading for more info!). 

Steps to Becoming a Tattoo Artist 

1- Interview with an Advisor 

Head to our website Tattoo Apprenticeship, and start an online chat or contact our International Advisor directly via. They will walk you through what it takes to become a successful tattoo artist. They will also discuss how our tattoo apprenticeship can be tailored to your schedule, no matter where you live. 

2- Start One-on-One from Home 

As a tattoo apprentice with Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship, you’ll start your training remotely in a live virtual classroom, where you will work one-on-one with your Mentor from the comfort of your own home. Once you pass the virtual classroom requirements, you’ll move on to training in one of our studios. We have five locations and the great news is, that we’re always planning our next location! Our tattoo apprenticeships take 18-24 months across four phases to complete. 

3- Tattoo at Our Studios 

Upon completion of your tattoo apprenticeship, we welcome you to tattoo at one of our world-class tattoo studios. You will be taught all the skills necessary to provide quality custom tattoos with exceptional 5-star service to your clients. 

Remember, spots are limited and fill up quickly so chat with Mike, our International Advisor today –

Call or Text to move to the front of the line and interview for an apprenticeship today.