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May 5, 2021

Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in New England

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at May 5, 2021

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How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in New England

How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in New England By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 1, 2026 In this article Why is it so hard to find an apprenticeship in New England? Should you practice tattooing on your own first? How do you choose training that is worth your time? Traditional shop apprenticeship or a structured program? How do you stay the course? What are your next steps? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Philadelphia Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles Get Rid of Job Anxiety, […]

April 12, 2021

Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Philadelphia

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at April 12, 2021

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How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Philadelphia

How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Philadelphia By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated July 31, 2026 In this article How do you get a tattoo apprenticeship in Philly? Should you ever tattoo on your own first? How do you take that first step? Can great tattooing be rushed? What should you want from an apprenticeship? Why does persistence matter most? What are your next steps in Philadelphia? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides 3 Reasons To Change Careers And Become A Tattoo Artist In Philadelphia Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in New England Top 5 Tips […]

March 23, 2021

Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Brooklyn and NYC

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at March 23, 2021

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How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Brooklyn and NYC

How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Brooklyn and NYC By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 3, 2026 In this article Is a career as a Tattoo Artist worth it? Why should you never learn to tattoo on your own? How do you choose a real apprenticeship? Why can’t great tattooing be rushed? What should you expect from your apprenticeship? How do you actually succeed as an apprentice? Your next steps in Brooklyn and NYC Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Best Top 3 Reasons You Should Change Careers & Become A Tattoo Artist In New York City […]

March 11, 2021

Top 5 Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Tattoo Artists

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at March 11, 2021

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Advice for Aspiring Tattoo Artists: How to Start the Right Way

Advice for Aspiring Tattoo Artists: How to Start the Right Way By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 18, 2026 In this article Is tattooing a real career worth pursuing? How do you become a Tattoo Artist the right way? Why does great tattooing take time to learn? How do you choose the right apprenticeship? How do you keep growing once you start? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Top 3 Reasons to Start a Tattoo Apprenticeship this Back-to-School Season Ready for a Career Change? Get Inspired and Learn to Tattoo! Top 3 Reasons You Should Change Careers And […]

March 2, 2021

Ready for a Career Change? Get Inspired and Learn to Tattoo

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at March 2, 2021

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Career Change to Tattoo Artist: How to Start an Apprenticeship

Career Change to Tattoo Artist: How to Start an Apprenticeship By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 8, 2026 In this article Why is tattooing a smart career change? How do you change careers into tattooing? What makes the right learning environment? Where do you actually start? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Best Top 5 Reasons Why Everyone Is Changing Careers And Becoming A Tattoo Artist 2021 Is Here! Get Inspired to Pursue Your Dreams of Tattooing Top 3 Reasons to Start a Tattoo Apprenticeship this Back-to-School Season Best Top 3 Reasons You Should Change Careers & Become a […]

February 23, 2021

Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at February 23, 2021

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How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Los Angeles

How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Los Angeles By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 17, 2026 In this article Why is it so hard to start tattooing in LA? Should you buy a kit and practice on your own? How long should a real apprenticeship take? How do you get a tattoo license in Los Angeles? What should you want from an apprenticeship? How do you stick with it? Your next steps to start tattooing in LA Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in New England Top 5 Tips for […]

February 2, 2021

Get Inspired by Ruby's Story, Pursue Your Dreams and Learn to Tattoo

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at February 2, 2021

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From Pharmacy Tech to Tattoo Artist: Ruby’s Career Change Story

From Pharmacy Tech to Tattoo Artist: Ruby’s Career Change Story By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 18, 2026 In this article Why do people change careers into tattooing? Can you turn drawing into a tattoo career? What should you look for in a tattoo apprenticeship? How does a career change into tattooing work? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Ready for a Career Change? Get Inspired and Learn to Tattoo! Best Top 5 Reasons Why Everyone Is Changing Careers And Becoming A Tattoo Artist Get Inspired by Steph, a Tattoo Apprentice in Philly Top 3 Reasons to Start […]

November 24, 2020

Tattoo Apprenticeship providing Tattoo Classes and Tattoo Course helping you become a tattoo artist

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at November 24, 2020

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Steph’s Story: Becoming a Tattoo Apprentice in Philadelphia

Steph’s Story: Becoming a Tattoo Apprentice in Philadelphia By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 18, 2026 In this article How do you know it’s time to start a tattoo apprenticeship? What is it like to be your own boss as a Tattoo Artist? How does a tattoo apprenticeship build your confidence? What does a tattoo apprenticeship actually look like? What do you need to get started? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Get Rid of Job Anxiety, Retrain as a Tattoo Artist Ready for a Career Change? Get Inspired and Learn to Tattoo! 2021 Is Here! Get Inspired […]

October 16, 2020

Get Rid of Job Anxiety, Retrain as a Tattoo Artist

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at October 16, 2020

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Retrain as a Tattoo Artist and Beat Job Anxiety

Retrain as a Tattoo Artist and Beat Job Anxiety By Paul-Anthony Surdi · Updated August 6, 2026 In this article Can you really change careers and become a Tattoo Artist? What does the path from beginner to Tattoo Artist look like? How one artist retrained after hearing “no” everywhere Why does mentorship matter more than luck? How do you meet the challenges head on? What do you gain by retraining as a Tattoo Artist? Learn to tattoo with Ink Different Related guides Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in […]