Everything New England Parents Need To Know When Their Child Wants To Become A Tattoo Artist

Connecticut is one of the most popular states for getting a tattoo. With the introduction of Ink Different Tattoo School’s Apprenticeship Program, it has also become one of the most popular states in New England to become a Tattoo Artist. For New England parents looking to help their children become Tattoo Artists and have been searching for a tattoo apprenticeship “near me,” this makes life a lot easier for the child and the parent than it was a decade ago.

The state is home to several well-known Tattoo Artists, yet, it can be pretty challenging to find a tattoo apprenticeship. Highly successful and well-established Tattoo Artists have zero time for overseeing an apprentice who may just end up being their competition one day. 

Even though there are hundreds of tattoo shops to be found in Connecticut, there aren’t many Tattoo Artists who are willing to work with apprentices. For aspiring Tattoo Artists or their parents looking to be helpful, finding a good and available mentor can be quite a hassle. Thankfully it’s not impossible to support your child’s dreams, and doubly thankful you have the option of Ink Different Tattoo School!

Whether they train at Ink Different Tattoo School or follow a different route, these are the top 5 ways for New England Parents to help their children become Tattoo Artists. 

Best Top 5 Ways For New England Parents To Help Their Children Become A Tattoo Artist

Parents are the first teachers of their children. It’s likely clear to everyone the importance of a good foundation for children, so they can grow up to be responsible adults. One way New England parents can help support the development of their children is by supporting and empowering them to express themselves creatively. We know this isn’t news to you. We’re just making sure we cover all the bases here.

If you noticed your child drawing all over everything, painting, doodling, and such over the years, then maybe you’re not too surprised that now they want to become a Tattoo Artist. Your support over the years of their artistic talents has probably helped develop their creativity and hone their skills. 

Knowing that you’re awesome and want your offspring to achieve happiness and financial success, here are your next steps.

1. Help Them Find The Right Apprenticeship Program Or Tattoo School

Whether someone is changing careers to become a Tattoo Artist or starting out just out of high school, a tattoo apprenticeship is essential when starting a career as a professional Tattoo Artist. Knowing that traditional apprenticeships are extremely rare to come by and involve some form of indentured servitude and often verbal, emotional, and sometimes even odd forms of physical abuse, taking the more modern approach of a formalized tattoo apprenticeship program has become the preferred method for New England parents who care about their child’s well being.

If it’s news to you that traditional apprenticeships have historically been fraught with hazing and harassment, then we guess we might as well be the ones to fill you in. This is part of the reason we started our training decades ago. We knew back then that the traditional harassment approach to training Tattoo Artists needed to become a thing of the past. Thankfully, more than ever, it is.

A formal training program, whether with Ink Different Tattoo School or out of the State of Oregon that closely regulates and requires tattoo schools, allows your child to learn from an experienced artist. The mentor will train apprentices on how to create tattoos. They will offer guidance on how to run their own businesses. As a parent, you can encourage them to work on their craft and build up a portfolio by helping them find the right apprenticeship and mentor. 

Essential skills they will need to gain mastery over:

• Drawing techniques
• Tattoo design 
• Portfolio building
• Machine maintenance and repair
• Health & Safety – Sanitation and Cross-Contamination Prevention 
• Machine Depth Control
• Lining and Shading with perfection
• Training for state licensing exams
• The execution of tattoos on clients under professional supervision in a safe environment
• Sizing, Pricing & Client Customer Relationship Skills Training
• Social Media and Personal Brand Management

All over New Haven, it’s hard to find a good mentor who is willing and available to train a new Tattoo Artist. That’s why Ink Different Tattoos opened a physical location in New Haven. This makes it easier for aspiring apprentices to find a good mentor to help them start a career as a Tattoo Artist. 

Looking for an apprenticeship in Connecticut right now? Call/Text 1-917-227-2842

2. Provide Them With The Financial Means To Get Started In The Industry

Including paying for the right equipment, supplies, and training, becoming a Tattoo Artist is not free. You have to consider the costs of the apprenticeship program, getting certified and licensed as both an apprentice and then a Tattoo Artist, and the equipment cost. Every state has different rules and regulations around licensing requirements. We created a definitive guide here, where you will see that some states have required paid-for exams to become a licensed Tattoo Artist. 

As a parent, you can support your child by taking over some of these costs, which are way less than the costs of college tuition. Consider, for example, education costs, which can quickly skyrocket if your child wants to attend a college that is out of state or highly specialized.

Given the current cost of a four-year college degree, millions of people are reconsidering this approach, especially artists. Check out this article about why people choose Trade Schools over Colleges in the 2020s.

If your child goes to a university, you can expect costs of well over $100,000. At Ink Different Tattoo School, we understand that for most people, these costs are unattainable and borderline insane! Ink Different costs a fraction of the cost of a four-year college. Not only will your child start earning their own income in roughly a year’s time, but they can also be on their way to earning six figures within the first five years. 

In what other industry is this possible and regularly obtained? None that we know of, except for in the tattoo industry!

Looking for an apprenticeship in Connecticut right now? Call/Text 1-917-227-2842

3. Be Supportive Of Their Decisions And Ambitions

For New England parents looking to help their children become Tattoo Artists, our humble advice is that no matter what they choose to do with their lives or careers, do your absolute best to be supportive. Similar to what applies in the workplace, in everyday life: a supportive team is productive. A supportive manager can help an employee grow and succeed in their career. Subsequently,  a supportive parent can help a child grow and succeed in whatever they want to be. Ideally, tiring to force someone to do things they would instead not do, is something of the past. This is less likely to be a successful approach than probably any other time in American history.

To support your child in their decision-making process, consider first trying to understand what they want out of life. What makes them happy? It is essential that you do not try to impose your own desires on them. Don’t try to convince them that they are making the wrong decision. Instead, consider helping them find a way to achieve their goals. This must be without feeling like they have lost control over their life. For people who want to be artists, becoming a Tattoo Artist through a tattoo apprenticeship might be the perfect approach.

4. Give Them A Place And Space Where They Can Practice

Whether it’s a new desk for their bedroom or some space in the garage, it’s essential for aspiring Tattoo Artists to have a physical space for drawing and working out ideas. They shouldn’t worry about being judged by others who are not in the industry or who don’t understand what they’re doing. The tattoo industry is a booming industry. Therefore,  the demand for Tattoo Artists is steadily increasing. However, the profession of a Tattoo Artist is not as easy as it seems. 

Becoming a Tattoo Artist requires skill, creativity, and artistic talent. It also requires a lot of practice to get better. The only way to learn the design elements of tattooing is through practice. The only way to learn how to master physical tattooing is under the guidance and oversight of a working professional Tattoo Artist, who is also willing and able to be a teacher. At Ink Different Tattoo School’s, that is precisely what we provide. 

5. Make Sure They Are Supervised Properly

Wouldn’t it be great if there was someplace where aspiring Tattoo Artists could practice their skills under the supervision of an established Tattoo Artist trained to oversee apprentices before they start tattooing on people? This would help them improve their skills. Also, it gives them an opportunity to experiment with different styles of tattooing. This is crucial before they start practicing on actual people. Fortunately, there is a place where your child can practice implementing tattoos safely. They will be under supervision in a tattoo apprenticeship program committed to ensuring equal opportunity in the tattoo industry: Ink Different Tattoo School!

Even better, once your child completes their tattoo apprenticeship at Ink Different Tattoo School, they get Guaranteed a Job Offer  to join our staff. This would be either in CT or at any location of their choosing that we own and operate across the country.

Looking for an apprenticeship in Connecticut right now? Call/Text 1-917-227-2842

Why Tattoos Are Becoming More Popular In Connecticut

Tattoos are a form of body modification that has been around for centuries. They often signify an event that has happened in the person’s life or commemorate a person who has passed away. The popularity of tattoos in Connecticut is likely because it is one of the most densely populated and diversely populated states in America, with a rich cultural history. With many people living close together and hailing from all walks of life, it’s easy for ideas to spread quickly. 

In addition, the taboo surrounding tattoos has almost wholly disappeared. Previously, tattoos were seen as distinctive for gang members, criminals, or questionable counter-culture movements. Nowadays, people in different age groups and professions get tattoos. Lawyers, doctors, police officers, and even politicians get tattoos! 

As a New England parent looking to help their child become Tattoo Artists, you’ll be happy to know that 46% of Americans have at least one tattoo. This will increase as more and more people experience the freedom of visual self-expression that is praised on social media. As a result, the demand for new Tattoo Artists is also increasing. 

What are the tattoo laws in Connecticut? 

First of all, you are can’t start working as a Tattoo Artist without any training. After your apprenticeship and certification, you may work independently, but laws apply. For example, it is illegal to tattoo a minor under the age of 18 without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian. Violators of this law can be fined up to $100, imprisoned for up to 90 days, or both. No one under the age of 16 can get a tattoo. Minors may be tattooed or pierced with the permission of a parent or legal guardian. Both the minor and the legal guardian must be able to show a state-issued ID. 

In addition, because tattooing is a form of body modification, rules around hygiene and safety apply. During our tattoo apprenticeship program, your child will learn all everything they need to know to keep themselves and their clients safe. We want to ensure that they are ready to start working as a Tattoo Artists. 

About our Connecticut Tattoo Apprenticeship program

For New England parents looking to help their children become Tattoo Artists, our Connecticut Tattoo Apprenticeship and Tattoo School is right off the Yale campus. It’s located in one of New England’s most important cultural centers. There, you can feel the rich history of the arts. When you visit our location in New Haven, you’ll find yourself walking into an artistic community. This community is ready to mentor young artists. It is our mission to create equal opportunities in the tattoo industry worldwide. Your child can be a part of that community! 

When your child enrolls in our program, he or she will start online in a virtual classroom. Here they can work one-on-one with an experienced trainer in the early phase of the apprenticeship. After your child passes the requirements of the work-from-home training, he or she will be ready to complete the training at our New Haven studio. The studio is on State Street. It provides the students a safe place to learn how to tattoo actual clients. The apprenticeship generally takes 1 year to complete. 

Our Location – East Rock Neighborhood

Ink Different Tattoo School landed in arguably the best neighborhood in New Haven, East Rock, as its home. Often referred to as Grad Alley, you’ll find graduate students and professors speckled around East Rock and along our street, State Street. This has been referred to as “restaurant row” for all the bars and restaurants that surround our studio.

If you are one of New England parents looking to help their child become Tattoo Artists in a super safe and welcoming place, away from the distractions of life as an undergrad, this is the place!

 Are you serious about your child becoming a tattoo artist? But also working hard and accessing a Guaranteed Job offer in probably the best city in New England? Then this is the place! Once you’re on our team of tattoo artists, you can also take the Metro North down to NYC and tattoo at our Brooklyn studio. In this way, we ensure the expansion of our community while your child gets the guaranteed opportunity to go straight to work as a professional Tattoo Artist in two states. How do you like them apples?

 Submit your art today for enrollment consideration and start your journey toward becoming a professional Tattoo Artist! Call/Text 1-917-227-2842