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Tattoo Apprenticeship Blog

Throughout Ink Different Tattoo School' Tattoo Apprenticeship Blog, you'll learn everything you need to know about becoming a Professional Tattoo Artist. We’ve launched countless careers with our tattoo apprenticeships, and we have some great stories to share. Whether you’re a new tattoo artist, currently an apprentice, or someone considering an apprenticeship, there’s always more to learn! Check out our tattoo apprenticeship blog and get inspired by the success stories, our helpful guides, and informative interviews. The Ink Different Tattoo School Apprenticeship Blog also offers the latest news in the tattoo industry so you can stay up to date on all cutting-edge tattoo technology and trends. Jump-start your career and stay informed by checking our apprenticeship blog regularly!
March 2, 2021

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

 Meet Roz, a tattoo artist at Ink Different Tattoo School in Los Angeles. Determined to have art always be a part of his life and career, Roz made a dramatic shift in his career track. Get inspired by the story of how he stayed true to his art and his creativity with the help of Ink Different Tattoo School! Stay True to Your Art and Yourself Roz has always been an artist and a creative. He went to college for filmmaking with dreams of working in Hollywood. But after four years of school, he realized that filmmaking was not […]
February 23, 2021

Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles

How to Get a Tattoo Apprenticeship in Los Angeles As an aspiring tattooist living in the City of Angels, it can be frustrating trying to figure out how to get started on a tattoo apprenticeship. It’s a city full of famous people and famous tattoo artists. Though there are hundreds of tattoo shops and tattoo artists in LA, there aren’t too many who are looking for a tattoo apprentice.  And even fewer who want to spend time answering questions from aspiring tattoo artists about their business and career. And if you were a fan of LA Ink, you know how […]
February 2, 2021

2021 Is Here! Get Inspired to Pursue Your Dreams of Tattooing

Meet Ruby Ghauri, a tattoo artist at our Philly studio. She was on a totally different career path when inspiration struck and she decided to make a big change. Get inspired by the story of how she made a career in the arts for herself with the help of Ink Different Tattoo School! When Plans Change You Change with Them When Ruby started on her path towards a career, it was for a profession completely different from tattoo artistry. She attended pharmacy school and interned as a pharmacy technician at a hospital with every intention of becoming a pharmacist. But […]
November 24, 2020

Get Inspired by Steph, a Tattoo Apprentice in Philly

Meet Steph Alino, an apprentice in our Philly studio. Like many tattoo apprentices, she dreamed of being a tattoo artist since high school. Through college, working in restaurants, and freelancing, Steph’s passion for art and tattoo design never left her side. And when 2020 came around, she saw an opportunity to go for it. Get inspired by the story of how she took the leap and decided it was time to make her passion and creativity a priority with the help of Ink Different Tattoo School! Just Do It, How You’ll Know it’s Time to Start Your Tattoo Apprenticeship After […]
October 16, 2020

Get Rid of Job Anxiety, Retrain as a Tattoo Artist

Get Inspired by spex.tattoos LA shop artist Alina Arias (Instagram: @spex.tattoos) didn’t know just how far her dream of becoming a tattoo artist would take her when she started her journey. Get inspired by Alina’s determination, commitment, and ability to meet the challenges head on while her journey took her from Hawaii to Brooklyn and ultimately Los Angeles. After a frustrating start, and hearing “no” from every tattoo shop she visited, it seemed like she would have to give up on ever learning to tattoo. Then she found Ink Different Tattoo School, and everything changed!  Follow Your Dreams No […]
July 6, 2020

Tattoo Apprenticeship Safety & COVID-19

Is now the right time to learn to tattoo? Is it safe? You’ve had months of sheltering in place and have been dreaming about life getting back to normal. Maybe you’ve been lucky enough to work from home or are an essential worker but wish you had a job focused on your art. And now that businesses, including hair salons and tattoo studios, are reopening, you may be asking yourself if you’ll ever be able to pursue your dream of tattooing.  Start Your Apprenticeship in a Virtual Classroom No matter what your city’s current reopening level, the best part of […]
June 26, 2020

Ink Different Tattoo School Helps Out Behind The Scenes On The King Of Staten Island

Our First Time Consulting on a Major Motion Picture If you’re a tattoo enthusiast and haven’t seen Judd Apatow’s newest film The King of Staten Island, where have you been? See this movie! The film stars Pete Davidson as an aspiring tattoo artist still in the early scratcher phase of his career, and is full of stars like Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, and Steve Buscemi. Like any Judd Apatow film, the mix of humanity and humor runs throughout the film. Given that Pete’s character is an aspiring tattoo artist, Ink Different Tattoo School was fortunate to get a call one […]
June 5, 2020

Tattoo Shop Safety in the Age of the Coronavirus

Is now the right time to get tattooed? Is it safe? You’ve had months of sheltering in place and have been dreaming about celebrating the new normal by getting a tattoo. And now that businesses, including hair salons and tattoo studios, are reopening, you may be asking yourself if now is the right time to get that new ink.  Your Safety Is Our Top Priority Rest assured, at Ink Different Tattoo School, your safety has always been our top priority! Our artists follow strict safety practices to ensure you have a wonderful and safe tattoo experience.   Standard Practices and […]
April 17, 2020

Can You Be a Tattoo Artist and a Mother? Yes!

Tattooing and Motherhood: A Match Made in Ink You know you have artistic talent and a love for tattoos, but you’re also a mother. Is it possible to find the time to learn to tattoo and take care of your family? It may seem like it would be impossible to learn a new skill in between holding down a job and picking up the kids. But we’ve got good news for you! Our tattoo apprenticeship program is extremely flexible, and your apprenticeship even starts online in a live virtual classroom, where you work one-on-one with your trainer in the early […]