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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!November 24, 2020
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 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! learn how to get rid […]
July 6, 2020
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
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
Is now the right time to get a tattoo? 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 […]
April 17, 2020
Tattooing and Motherhood: A Match Made in Ink You know you have artistic talent and love tattoos, but you’re also a mother. Is it possible to find the time to learn to tattoo and take care of your family? To be a mother and a tattoo artist? 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 highly flexible. Your apprenticeship even starts online in a live virtual classroom, where you work one-on-one with […]
March 31, 2020
How Tattoo Shops Continue to Put Your Safety First With shelter at home mandates, work from home plans, and social distancing, you have probably found yourself with extra time on your hands. Maybe you are spending more time scrolling through social media (remember to keep this within reason to help keep your Coronavirus anxiety at a minimum) and seeing your favorite artists’ feeds filled with gorgeous flash and enticing deals. There’s probably even a piece of art you know would look amazing on your skin. It’s the perfect time to start planning a tattoo project and to support local artists […]
December 31, 2019
How to Stop Feeling Underemployed Are you sitting at your desk at a soulless corporate job wishing you were somewhere else? Maybe you’re feeling underemployed with your creativity untapped. Dreaming about how cool it would be to live the life of a tattoo artist? You know you’d be great at it, but are you ready to make the leap into the unknown from a job that bores you but keeps you financially secure? Become a Tattoo Artist Entrepreneur Wherever you find yourself, have no fear, a career as a tattoo artist can be both financially stable and artistically empowering. You […]
November 26, 2019
You’ve got your first tattoo, and your artist has given you their tattoo aftercare sheet. Now what? 1) Have Fresh Towels and Linen Ready A new tattoo is an open wound and you want to keep it clean and free from the risk of infection as it heals. It is a simple step which people often forget, use fresh towels after showering and change the sheets on the bed. 2) Follow Your Aftercare Instructions Your tattoo artist will have given you some aftercare instructions, don’t throw these away. In general most agree to gently wash your tattoo with non-fragranced soap […]