Los Angeles Tattoo School

Tattoo Apprenticeships in LA

Ink Different Tattoo School - 1002 N. Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029

Our Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship is offered at Ink Different Tattoo School, just off Santa Monica Blvd, at the intersection of the Hollywood and Silver Lake neighborhoods. We have been tattooing clients and training artists in Los Angeles for nearly ten years in an inspiring community filled with indie music venues, trendy bars, diverse eateries, and specialty boutiques.

Los Angeles Tattoo How to Become a Tattoo Artist in LA

Our Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship is only for people serious about changing careers, transforming their lives, and becoming exceptional Tattoo Artists. We are fortunate to have developed a small handful of Tattoo Artists who are willing and able to train future apprentices in a safe, structured environment that works.

Once in our Los Angeles studio, you'll be trained to implement impeccable tattoos on clients while gaining the skills, work experience, and professional development you need to launch your career as a Tattoo Artist. Apprenticeships generally takes one one year to complete.

You'll be surprised how quickly time flies when working toward a job you love.

Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship Program

If you are serious about a career as a professional Tattoo Artist, we will consider mentoring you through your tattoo apprenticeship from start to finish. Our mission is to ensure equal opportunity in the tattoo industry, for artists dedicated to becoming great Tattoo Artists and even better humans. And we're looking for artists from all walks of life who want to learn the art of tattooing and the craft of client relationships.

We are proud to offer our Tattoo Apprentices something they can only count on if they complete their apprenticeship at Ink Different:

Guaranteed Job Offer

How to Become a Tattoo Artist in LA

Our Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship is only for people serious about changing careers, transforming their lives, and becoming exceptional Tattoo Artists. We are fortunate to have developed a small handful of Tattoo Artists who are willing and able to train future apprentices in a safe, structured environment that works.

Once in our Los Angeles studio, you'll be trained to implement impeccable tattoos on clients while gaining the skills, work experience, and professional development you need to launch your career as a Tattoo Artist. Apprenticeships generally takes one one year to complete.

You'll be surprised how quickly time flies when working toward a job you love.

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Text or Call 1-917-227-2842.

3 Step Process

1. Interview with an Advisor!

Apply by submitting your artwork. If your artwork is approved for enrollment, you will be invited to interview with an Admissions Advisor.

2. Start From Home - Finish In Our Studios

As a tattoo apprentice, you’ll start online in a live virtual classroom, where you will work one-on-one with your trainer. Once you pass your virtual classroom requirements, you’re ready to complete your apprenticeship in one of our studios. Apprenticeships generally take 1 year to complete.  

3. Guaranteed Job Offer

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

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Los Angeles Tattoo Apprenticeship Blog

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January 10, 2024

6 Compelling Reasons to Enroll in Los Angeles Tattoo School Today!

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November 17, 2023

5 Trends in Tattoo School Programs – How Can A Tattoo Artist Stay Ahead?

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September 15, 2022

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Top 12 Reasons to Become a Tattoo Artist in Los Angeles

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How Do I Find A Tattoo Apprenticeship Near Me? 

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Why Become a Tattoo Artist in Los Angeles, California

Are you in Southern California and still stuck in that job you hate? Are you an artist? Then why on earth are you not in pursuit of a career as a Tattoo Artist at Ink Different?

Changing careers can be concerning in such an expensive city, so thankfully we provide a Guaranteed Job Offer once you finish your apprenticeship!  

History of Tattooing In Los Angeles

Main Street which serves as the divide between East and West Los Angeles, was once home base to A-list of tattooers in the early part of the 20th Century. Within a several-block stretch, this talented bunch included Bert GrimmBen Corday, Harry V. Lawson, Owen Jensen, the great Sailor Charlie Barrs, and many more. They worked their magic on tattoo clients we guarantee surprised their parents with the newer art form.

The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles County gets extra points for an exhibit called Tattoo, dedicated to the history of tattooing culture both globally and locally.

Silver Lake & Echo Park

Okay, since we were born in Brooklyn, we’re kinda suckers for Silver Lake and Echo Park. People who are generations deep in Los Angeles remember when Echo Park was super shady, yet those days are gone. The shade you can get know is if you have the right seats at Dodger’s Stadium, which is also in Echo Park.

Musicians made Silver Lake famous, and now if you want to catch Hollywood stars in their local element, well forget Beverly Hills! Everyone from Rachel McAdams, to Ryan Gosling to Fred Armistead, lives there. 

For natural beauty, can anyone say "lake!"

 

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When it comes to music, The Echo in Echo Park is probably your best bet for a place you can actually walk into and find something you enjoy when you’re just local with friends. If you like bars, in this part of town, you can literally knock yourself out.

Los Angeles Arts District 

The Los Angeles street art scene is booming in the downtown arts district, which can give you plenty of inspiration as a tattoo artist. In the mid-’70s the area was full of warehouses and factories, yet as the ’80s approached, the area started to evolve into an arts scene. By the mid-’90s, local artists and activists had the area designated as the “Art District,” so there, no there is no turning back. 

Rivaling the street art near our location in Brooklyn, the arts district is definitely fighting it out for the top spot in California for street art. Check it out!

Like Soho in Manhattan, the Arts District was first notorious for loft apartments, yet played hosts to parties more like they were in Brooklyn. Today there are, theaters, galleries, and restaurants everywhere, and in unexpected places. 

Like Soho in Manhattan, the Arts District was first notorious for loft apartments, yet played hosts to parties more like they were in Brooklyn. Today there are, theaters, galleries, and restaurants everywhere, and in unexpected places. 

Venice and Santa Monica Beach

We could pretend, but why try, that the beaches of Los Angeles were not part of why we opened up there. Santa Monica is a nice place to take your family when they are in town, yet if you’re spending time with your art-inclined friends, then we recommend Venice Beach. This part of Los Angeles was developed by Abbot Kinney, which is now a main street full of a bit overpriced shopping, yet full of good restaurants and cafes.

If you’re vegan, Cafe Gratitude is a pretty amazing place, even if you’re not vegan, and there are dozen of exceptional taco places like Teddy’s Red Taco to choose from.

Essentially, as long as you can access a career in the arts, which you no can with Ink Different’s Tattoo Apprenticeship program, LA is a pretty fantastic place to live. If you are serious about a career in the arts and as a tattoo artist, interview with an Advisor ASAP to take advantage of our Guaranteed Job Placement. There is nothing like being happy, living in the sunshine, and making a living from your art.