How Your Art Degree can lead to a Successful Career Change as a Tattoo Artist

Despite the stereotype of the starving artist, you attained an Art Degree from a 4 year college or university. With your degree, you definitely developed the skills necessary to be successful in the field, but did you develop connections? There are plenty of traditional jobs you can apply for with your Art Degree; like illustrator, art teacher, art conservator, set designer, art director, fashion designer, or graphic designer. These careers aren’t the easiest to get your foot in the door if you don’t “have a connection,” and since all of them mean you could be fired at any time, there is still a ton of risk.

Have You Ever Considered A Career As A Professional Tattoo Artist? 

Possibly, right? The first thing you need to know is that everyone’s tattoo journey is different, and that’s what makes it yours. You already have an edge over many people because you have an artistic background.

Whether you’re a painter, graphic designer or sculptor; you have an artistic eye. You don’t need to know how to draw everything perfectly, but an artistic eye will absolutely serve you as a tattoo artist and we bet you have the steady hands you must have for your career as a tattoo artist.

A strong portfolio is key, to showcase your art with a professional portfolio. This shows you are a serious artist. And more than likely, you already have one from school or even your passion projects and side hustles.

It Time To Find A Tattoo Apprenticeship. 

Were you discouraged because you’ve heard rumors of what a “traditional tattoo apprenticeship” was like? More than likely. Instead of learning how to tattoo, apprentices have been known to perform menial acts like sweeping floors, cleaning toilets and washing windows. Sounds terrible, doesn’t it? We couldn’t agree more!

At Ink Different Tattoo School, we take a totally different approach to teaching the skills needed to become a successful Professional Tattoo Artist. Now you may have an eyebrow raised, asking yourself, “will this tattoo school approach really work?”

Answer: “Yes, if you get selected for the program.”

We’ve trained hundreds of highly successful people from apprentice to artist over the last decade. Ready to have your mind blown? We even offer guaranteed job placement and welcome you to tattoo in our studios once you complete your Tattoo Apprenticeship.

At Ink Different Tattoo School, your hopes, your dreams, and your career change will happen if you get into, and stick to the program.

Talk To An Advisor

If you’re feeling inspired and want to start your tattoo apprenticeship in a supportive, safe and professional environment, start a chat on our website, or set up a call with an Advisor.

As a tattoo apprentice at Ink Different Tattoo School, you can retrain and learn skills that allow you to have a lucrative career in the arts! Our advisors will see if you’re a good fit for the program, and then set you up with an interview with the Program Director.

Our knowledgeable trainers will mentor you every step of the way, and you don’t need to wait until you have your seventeenth round of COVID vaccinations. Your apprenticeship starts online with live one-on-one virtual training with your trainer in the early phases of your apprenticeship.

Once you pass the requirements of the work from home virtual classroom training, you’re ready to complete your apprenticeship in one of our physical studios. And one of the most important parts of the curriculum is learning how to keep yourself and your clients safe. With your training, you can be confident you’ll have the skills and knowledge to prevent cross-contamination and work safely in a post-COVID world.

Seating is limited so start a chat with one of our advisors today! Go get’em and good luck!