When I was offered an apprenticeship, I was also a full time game developer, with 4 kids and I was the only bread winner. You're absolutely correct. Folks with any real commitments can't drop it all for a no pay gig.
This is the problem that so many people face. And tbh its one of the biggest reasons that most people end up on my course. They are desperate to learn how to tattoo but getting a traditional apprenticeship just isn’t possible due to work and having to support a family and home. I am really trying to make the tattoo industry open its doors and give everyone a fair chance Thank you for the support and comment buddy. Please follow my socials as well links are in the description
Ive had 3 apprentices with full time jobs and 1 with a family. I taught them on their free time. 2 are successful artists one quit. I would say thats a pretty good % of success.
I obviously need an apprentice ASAP because my shop is busy, yes I have time to train him/her and I'm booked 1year out. Im trying to grow my business So you are wrong.
Also all the crying about not getting paid while getting your apprenticeship. Do you get paid when you're in college? No! If you got a problem with it then pay me 25k. College isn't free. Tattooing is a career. Barber college is $25k and they are EVERYWHERE they don't make close to what tattoo artist make. It's as simple as that.
I’m a 17 year old aspiring tattoo artist who started at the latter end of February. I wasn’t sure where to start but then I found Ben and I feel as though he’s made it so easy to get into and learn proper without losing ambition for tattooing from lack of progress. You’re doing great things Ben and I appreciate you so much for what you’ve done for me in the tattoo world.
Thank you so much for the comment and support. Your at the perfect age to start getting into it. Stick at it and you will have a good career in front of you
Thank you for this video! I just walked out of my apprenticeship yesterday when an artist spilled a drink on the floor on purpose and wanted me to clean it up. And took the fan off of pointing at me and pointed it at his station and left cooling off no one last week! And another artist grabbed my machine with his bare hands off my tray after I sterilized everything getting ready to tattoo someone! The artist also took my station I was at and grabbed the paper towels from me! Shop was full of drug addicts and ex addicts....They had me cleaning a lot and barely taught me and when they did, talked down and yelled at me...I just need to vent! I love your videos. Hoping I find a better situation and not giving up!
Wow you did the right thing….. well on the upside you don’t have to put up with any of that while rolling my course. And if you decide to join the full course all the people within the private fb group are all super supportive and help push each other….. literally making new friends in the same position from around the world
@@BenFisherOfficialplease don’t make it a yes-man plat form, i would like people’s honesty and constructive criticism as well knowing that it’s coming from like minded individuals if i were to join. just my 2 cents , thanks for all your advice 🙏🙏🙏🙏
For anyone watching this Ben is right apprenticeships are dying and are not necessary to learn how to tattoo. I have learned 100% from his full course and I did not need to be in a shop it is better to have his videos because you can always go back for reference. Best online course ever I am living proof that it works, thank you Tattoo Method Pro!
My first apprenticeship I paid over $2500 for (probably the equivalent to $5k or more in todays time) one of the best shops in my area and even nationwide famous, with world famous artists working in there, they have over 3 locations and are very reputable I was screwed deeply out of my money and then some more money after that even on top of what I original spent. Idk if it was the shops deal or the particular artists who I was under that screwed me….but yea. Some of these places do sketchy business, no matter how reputable they are….I had no problem doing the work, the cleaning, all the BS I put up with, none of that bothered me as I have very thick skin and grew up doing hard labor, however after a couple years, it ended up so being that they weren’t looking for any more artists cause all their shops were full. Imagine that. I think I ended up having over $5-6k wrapped up in the whole ordeal, after they were constantly asking me for more money more money more money. Probably the equivalent to $10+ thousand in todays economy seeing how everything has doubled in cost in such a short amount of time. Yea I paid my dues and earned my keep and then some, and got nothing out of it other than to say I “apprenticed” at a very high end shop, but with no tattoo work to show. Ended up just teaching myself HA. What a waste of years. Those 2 years spent on my own legs would’ve paid for themselves in lessons 10 times over vs what I got out of that “apprenticeship” however, the dude did end up giving me a full set of really nice Dan dringenburg coil machines, 2 liners 2 shaders and 2 color packers. They were used, but his machines sell for around $450-600+ today a piece new, so that’s a few grand back their at least, I think he felt even worse after the owner had said they didn’t need anymore artists at any of their locations lmao even after I spent like 2 years there, plus I got a free tattoo out of it as well, on the bright side of things if there was any LMAO. And the funny thing is a couple months later they were doing an “apprenticeship contest” that you had to pay $500 bucks to enter for a chance to become an apprenticeship there. LOL. A lot of these places will bring in the doe anyway they can, what ya gonna do take them to court over it? Nope….lol
I remember when I did my apprenticeship the guy offered me the spot when I came in I had to learn the machines how to set them up but also how the mechanics of it worked and how to put one together and as I worked on this I also had to watch documentaries on the history of tattoos from all cultures but I had to go through training of transmission of blood born pathogens and how to keep clean once I learned that I got to actually pick up machines and work and get paid but the whole time my boss was right there watching me and if I wasn't understanding his description of a technique he would but gloves on and show me then let me get back to it ..but he did work me through from simple stuff to more detailed designs..but he also had us to keep inventory of stuff we had to take turns ordering supplies and daily business operations it's was a good place to apprentice
First question I was asked 5 years ago when I went to get a tattoo from a bigger artist at a convention was, "who taught you how to tattoo?" The nasty tone confused me since I was unfamiliar at the time with the "culture" that I was supposed to go get permission from an "OG" tattooer in the name of "respect for the industry." If they catch wind you didn't receive your hazing, battering & put in your free labor, you'll be called a "scratcher." After years of searching, I have been announcing the point that there are no checks & balances, abuse & hazing going on in these shops every chance I get. Thanks to videos like this, I was able to actually learn something and become a decent independent artist. These videos (and your awesome course collections) have taught me 1000s of times more than any "OG artist" that claims they belong in the industry and "paid their dues." Funny enough, most of their work fails to be more impressive than many self taught artists. I might change my handle to NikkiScratcher😂😂😂
I'm self taught, too. The guy I used to get all of my work from tattooed for nearly 50 years at that point told me he just bought a machine from Stan Moskowitz and started tattooing himself and his friends. Tattooed in his kitchen, eventually opened his own shop and the rest was history. He told me to do the same because you're not going to really learn until you actually put needle to skin. But, reading tattoo magazines, there were a ton of self taught artists on the covers and in those pages. They would be asked who'd they apprentice under and they all had the same story, "I bought a kit from the back of a magazine and started tattooing myself and my friends." The internet was a huge help. Yahoo Groups and Scratchers Forum were full of people willing to help newbies. In one of the Yahoo Groups, people were sending me their old books. One guy sent me his signed copy of New York City Tattoo (a great book). I tattooed for a few years, but an injury messed up my back and I couldn't handle sitting, hunched over someone. I still tattoo once in a blue moon when one of my friends want work done.
This comment really did actually make me lol. Thank you for the support and comment. Please make sure your following my socials links are in the description and if you have any ?s just give me a message to my fb page
hi, do you mind telling how you got your clients and got things started? im in the same place as you. i spent thousands on my drawing education and cant really get in the tattoo industry now, nobodys hiring new artists. i figured i have to start my own place, but i live a bit away from a big city and dont really know how to get customers and get seen. i also dont know alot of people.
@klausineliebtpeter in my case, I just ordered a bunch of fake skin & then practiced on my legs...when I felt like I had an alright handle on that, I tattooed people who were ok with getting crappy beginner tattoos & I did that for free for about a year. It just built from there, mostly by word of mouth. It has taken an incredibly long time though & I still have so much to learn, but it is now an income for me. I still work another job, though, so I can have health insurance. Honestly, it hasn't been easy & I still entertain the idea of quitting all the time, but I'm still at it since it does make me happier than any other job I've had. There's no sure path that I know of...I just took the leap as uncomfortable as it was. I wish you the very best. If I can do it, anybody can
So glad I found your channel again after a couple years. One of the best. Got nothing but respect for anyone teaching correctly and not gatekeeping information. Especially raw good info.
I appreciate what you said about rolling up your sleeves and getting into it with them because it's everyone's responsibility so much. It's the same way in the painting industry. And now, setting up my own company, I work side by side with my helpers. We sand, we caulk, We do all the prep together, We look over materials, WE paint. And.... WE get paid. It's what I always wished for when I was an hourly employee. So, that's what I am offering.
ive heard so many people and friends give up on their dreams because of the experiences they've had in an apprenticeship! sometimes you get good ones but unless your dream is to be a studio slave, its not for me! you've given us something we can actually learn from and rewatch again and again until its second nature! you can't beat that!
As a apprentice myself it is very hard luckily I’ve got a supportive wife who pushed me for the apprenticeship but I agree Ben it is a very hard trade to get into
If you can draw....you can tattoo. Don't let anyone tell you something else. Most tattoo artist out there have horrible drawing skill and draftsmanship. If you have the drawing skill, you're almost there, just put in sometime and you will get there.
yooo. thanks so much. i ve been drawing for 12 years, doing course after course aimed at animation artists and whatnot. now im doing a tattoo class ( its shady, but its almost impossible to get in otherwise) and im shocked at how bad the allover drawing is. i draw better than the drawing instructor and im not even super gifted. im just scared to do blowouts, thats the only thing. but stil, when im done with school im slightly afraid to not manage to get customers and get my business started.
@@klausineliebtpeter just like you, I been draw for more than 30+ years, work professionally as an animator for almost 20 years. So just look for a good tattoo artist, most of them will teach you if you show your potential skill and how dedicated you are. Most of them will teach and guide you. I was supper lucky to have found 2-4 tattoo artist that help and guide me. Even though I m just 6 months in, I was able to accomplish a lot and randomly offer a tattoo position at some local shop in my city. So just put in some time and dedication you will get there.
@@TUANNGUYEN-ox6yl so you started quite late then? thats good to hear. i tried starting up with tattooing off and on for some years now. im always so frustrated and turned off by the nasty mentality and gatekeeping that i give up. my theory is that its not rocket science to tattoo so thats why these uninspired artists guard their lifelihood tooth and nail. my main love is drawing and i love learning and getting better more than anything, fighting to get in at times is too exhausting for me, but i decided to really try now. so did you just graze shops for an apprenticeship or how did you finally manage to get the job done?
@@klausineliebtpeter nothing is too late bro….I didnt do any apprenticeship, I reject most of them, just because was lucky to run into tattoo artist that willing to trade their tattoo knowledge for my drawing knowledge. So in away it’s self taught and some guidance from them. You can also learn from trial and error. I usually practice 3-4 days a week, 4-6 hours a day.
@@TUANNGUYEN-ox6yl yeah, i only started drawing in my late 20s. its kind of hard some days with an army of people everywhere telling you how you stop learning as soon as youre not a kid anymore and all of that. im sure you know what im talking about. you mean practice tattooing? damn, thats a hefty amount. my lines are quite clean given the fact that i tattooed very little up to now, but im drawing basically all the time. im quite sure alot of tattooers would fail a dynamic sketching class. theres some atrocious shit out there.
true. skin color, body shape and gender doesn't matter. if your a good artist then your a good artist. and that's the real recognition. thanks Ben for the video.
And if you are self though or a “scratcher” the pros are going to ask, “ what about paying your dues like apprentices do?”Well, let me tell you how I have been paying my dues, by taking all the insults and the disrespect I get so often specially on social media including TH-cam by the professionals including apprentices who feel entitled to disrespect others just because they have a “babysitter” , they do not realize that those of us without a mentor we have to work two or three times harder than them over all, I my self have spent over 5k in supplies and equipment and have practiced and researched for hours on end almost on a daily basis for over a year just to be able to create a small tattoo for starters and for a while, thanks for all the help Ben every single video and now your course means gold to us “scratchers”
HA some of the best and original bad a$$es in the tattoo game who revolutionized the art back in the day, started out tattooing them Selfs and their friends….listen to Oliver pecks interview on last sparrow tattoo….anyone who wants to call anyone a scratcher, can watch any interview on there, ALL ARE LEGENDARY ARTISTS, ALL OF THEM TAUGHT THEM SELFS OR LIED THEIR WAY INTO THE INDUSTRY, but these are the same guys who tell you not to do the same! LMAO, hmm wonder why that is. I have several friends who started in their apartment or their basement, they all got their blood Bourne pathogen class and certificate so they were educated on the topic, even being a home artist you can get this, tattoo artists want you to believe you have to do an apprenticeship to get that certificate lol when in fact anyone can, online. and with the appropriate space and setting, you can tattoo just as safely at home…..use a spare room or a basement, or make sacrifices to set up a studio in your home. Both of my friends now own their own shop and studio, and we’re doing it for maybe 5 years on their own out of their home….you’ll learn more doing 1 tattoo on your own in less than a hour, on your self, than you will learn about tattooing in months at an apprenticeship and that’s just facts.
Hi Ben - on top of the discount about how much are all the supplies? Do you mention where to buy them? I saw in the video that a lot of the skins had patterns of designs on them (eg. The circles, squares, lines)…are those pre printed if so do you tell us where to buy those? Thanks…I don’t understand that part of buying this product. When you buy it does it come with a box that includes all the items. Does the student draw the rose or mandala design themselves free hand or is this something printed on the fake skins etc. can you explain that please.
Im currently on day 11 of the 30 day course and things are clicking in to place, I'm having a break for the rest of the day as my hands are aching from practicing, but I love it. Thank you Ben for all you do for us.
So glad that you are making the most of the 30 days free lessons. Don’t forget if you do have any ?s then just give my facebook page a message. Links are in description on the videos
Hi Ben I have been following you and i am soo impressed how supportive and and easy to understand you are. Me and my family live in Sweden. We have 2 kids. Our 14 year old daughter that spend her life with a pen and paper in her hand, drawing is her life. Her biggest dream is to be a tattoo artist, but yea she is still young... I just bought her a Machine, fakeskin and some other stuff, and today she making a small working area in her room, her smile and shine in her eyes really warm my heart. She have dyslexia and really trying her best in school, this will be her treat for trying hard with her schoolwork. We are turning every rock and hope to come up with the money for a class for her. I started as a taxidermist in her age, and knowing how important it is get live out the creativity when you have it in your system. Sorry all for my bad English spelling. Love and respect C. Stenson
I had the awesome opportunity to quit my job and stay with home with my 2 year old, 4 months ago after 7 years of no weekends off and no time with my family. I decided to make a career change and work towards tattooing. I have been working so hard to create a good portfolio and get all my ducks in a row to get an apprenticeship. I finally got a hopeful offer for an apprenticeship but I have to pay them to learn and work 50-60hrs a week (that was after I asked for two days off to take care of my kid)...I have felt so sick to my stomach for the past 24hrs so thank you for a little bit of hope. There just has to be another way.
Hey mate! I provide a supper affordable online course, the fundamentals of tattooing. The ultimate guide for beginners wanting to to start their tattooing journey. If you are interested in learning how to tattoo or improve on existing skills. Check the link below purchase.tattoomethodpro.com/youtube
I went through an apprenticeship but never really pursued it as a career just tattooed myself and family or friends. But I want through mine during covid so it was you can say online it was some zoom sessions and some in person but never used fake skin always practiced on fruit like bananas and oranges.. anyway apprenticeships in shops or hard to come by ,there are a few shops were I live that are like secret societies you can't even mention the worst apprenticeships now .. but with all the resources online I mean a person can learn you get the right equipment and practice.. the only issues with online is lack of motivation for some people. I mean it benefits some but maybe not work for others.. depends on what your goals are.
Ben i'm just here to say from a standpoint of someone in business.. you said you don't only care about the money but thats 3500$ that most people don't have. all im saying is that if you truly cared about helping people you wouldnt make the costs so high.. maybe 1k or 1500 but damn bro thats alot to just come right out of pocket
🙃 the FREE 30 day course- if you take it, you will get a heavily discounted offer, even gives you time to prep for it. It’s coming in just a few days and I will be signing up.
I'm in end stage renal disease (I need a kidney transplant) so going to a physical building as an apprentice is pretty much out of the question right now. However, I'm always home and always have time to learn.
Jesus man. That’s tough! I hope things get better for you. Have you tried tattooing any months later? You have legs for a reason….the legs of shame I like to call it lol. The best way to learn, is on your self. Do a tattoo, and watch it heal! You’ll see what you’ve done wrong and what you’ve done right right in front of your eyes, just adjust things for the next piece and go from there!
Once I get some funds I will be investing into this program!! I’ve started my journey about a month ago and I’ve done nothing but lines curves circles and countless videos on the basics, im so excited about what’s ahead once I get on this program
Honestly some of the stories i have heard have been shocking. So glad to be helping people avoid this route. Don’t get me wrong there are some decent artists out there that treat their apprentices with respect and actually teach them correctly but there the small %. Thank you for the comment and supporting the chancel
With regards your comment around 13:30 mark about unaccomplished artists teaching, there's a saying "Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach." I've watched your videos, and from my untrained eye, you're a mater of both doing, and teaching. You're like the Masked Magician exposing insider knowledge and secrets, and the Tattooing Circle probably hates you.
I am glad that you make the point that an apprenticeship is not just being the shop bitch. Its about teaching the next generation of artists a craft and needs to be taken seriously. By showing the apprentice how to properly clean and sterilize things alongside you the apprentice learns to properly keep things sterile (or rather sanitary). The artist needs to treat their apprentice as a copy of themselves in the making and need to realize that they won't be there forever and the person they train are carrying on the trade itself. Can't stand gatekeepers and people who take advantage of apprentices.
I’ve been having an issue getting an apprenticeship I can draw portraits and all kinds of stuff I hate how the artist in my area are it’s like they don’t want you to learn because of your skill set or something
I’m 24 I hv 2 kids and hv been an aspiring tattoo artist for years I’ve been drawing all my ire but have recently wanted to get into tattoo seriously but it’s hard and a online class just seems to be a better fit for me right now
I was asking for an apprenticeship and showing the guy my binders of work of drawing ( and yes I’m a female) he told me the trucking industry is hiring
This must be definitely a very good course but how you said in the beginning of this video most people trying to get an apprenticeship on tattoo industry are in a stage of their lives without a job or have a job that barely brings food to their Families table and pay the bills more less can a person like that pay $3k or $4k for a course , Thats not only getting hit by brick its more like having a wall crush your dreams .
I honestly would join the course but it's out of my budget. I had TBI and currently on a form of retirement/disability so i simply can't If there was a $40-$60 a month mini course I'd absolutely join
Tattoo artist that have apprentices should be accredited teachers. Two years unpaid work is NOT an apprenticeship it's slave labour. No other industry does it. It should be a legal requirement that the artist teaching should be a qualified person, so the apprentice can leave as a certified person. Not a dogs body working for free for two years, it means nothing.
Exactly! It's mad that there's no certifying body for the Tattoo industry. I recently saw Tattoo artists kicking off on a Facebook group because their local state legislators were bringing in laws that required them to put together a basic curriculum for their apprentices. Something so simple and yet artists don't want to provide even the bare minimum.
Its not 2 years unpaid work though is it? What epuld you pay for 2 yrs of barber school or make up school? 25 k ish? You are getting paid. Your earning your career for free.
Here where i live it seems you cant get an apprenticeship unless you know someone, and coming from a new state it doesnt make sense that most states wont allow you to get licensed to be a tattoo artist without an apprenticeship and where i live requires written proof from a licensed tattoo artist that you completed an apprenticeship. Not trying to hate on anybody but most tattoo shops here arent good, im sure over time they will get good but i wont get a tattoo near me by these shops because there work just isnt good, line work horrible, prices outrageously horrible for the work. Just like i said before you have to know someone in order to get an apprenticeship here. And they still tattoo like there still learning. Its crazy how i can buy all my tattoo supplies online ,everything i need, but cant get an apprenticeship because i dont know them or they dont know me.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's important to highlight these challenges so others can understand the journey. I hope you find a way into the industry that works for you soon!
I think you're right man. 🤔 I need to do your course. I'm getting offered an apprenticeship for 7k and tbh I'm a very busy person this year. So I'd pay 7k without pay while also being a student. I think I need this course.
Do the course don’t waste money on any apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are dying along with the losers who think it’s the only way for people to tattoo
Wow that i a lot to ask of someone and then them not get paid at the same time…… stick with me and you will be there in no time at all. Thank you for the support and comment buddy
It's almost 4000$. I was genuinely interested cause I felt like there was finally a way for me to go about this but I can't just give up all my savings. Wouldn't even have enough for equipment
Too many people have been in the same position as you Ellen. Things really do need to change in the industry so everyone get a fair and equal chance. Thank you for the support and comment.
£3,500. Cheapest rate I know of per hour for a a bad tattoo artist is £60ph. 60 hours and it's paid for itself. (Very simple math, not taking in to account overheads) so say 120 hours. 3 or 4 weeks work and the course pays itself.
Okay, so I am wondering if I get a certificate from your course….. does this certificate mean anything to tattoo shops??? Or is it my portfolio from your course that will be my ticket to a tattoo job?
I think the online thing is a great idea, butbwhere I live you have to be licensed to work as a tattooer. It is a requirement that you complete a 1400 hour apprenticeship before you can get your license, so it is unavoidable unless you want to kove somewhere where it isn't required. Ive heard from others that no shop will give you an apprenticeship if you've ever touched a tattoo machine because they don't want to have to break your bad habits. So I guess my question on this topic is if I am an established adult who cannot afford to go without pay for a year plus to meet the state license requirements, is it really worth even considering? Do shops ever work with tuese situations orbisnitbreally only feasible for young people with no responsibility?
It's definitely a challenging situation, and I totally understand your concerns. Every state has different regulations, and finding a balance between pursuing your passion and maintaining financial stability can be tough. I hope you find a path that works for you!
Wow that really is an amazing price and IfI had it I would throw my money into you're account lol but with 3 kids at home and living paycheck to paycheck I'll have to get as good as I can on the 30 day course. I heavily value the information you give for free, thank you sir
It's great that you're preparing for your tattoo course! I'd recommend starting with a good quality tattoo machine, some needles, ink, and practice skin.
I just don't get how this works. Do people live somewhere that apprenticeships are not needed? I live in new England and can't get licensed without doing an apprenticeship.
Will the course advise and what machines and other equipment to invest in? I want to try the free stuff before committing but have no idea what to buy to start. Have you got a video on what machines are good for beginners and what might be detrimental in the long run?
I don’t think he does have a video on which machine to start with but I recommend getting something not too expensive until you know this is something you’re interested in or put more time into. I seen a lot of other videos say that as well. I started with a wireless dragon hawk machine for my first. You can check those out.
So...straight up question; Say, I sink the money into this course and complete it. Then what? Would shops then be like "Oh that's totally cool, you don't need to do an apprenticeship cos you've done this online course and have a bunch of fake skins to show?" Surely, the bare minimum they'd want is an apprenticeship? I'm from outside the industry and don't fully know how it works but that's my current impression - be great if you could become a genuine, professional artist without doing an apprenticeship but be honest, is it REALLY a viable alternative?
Hi! Myself, learnt without a traditional apprenticeship and a great amount of my students have gone onto have a great career in the tattoo industry with my course. It really is a viable alternative. Depends where you are in the world to how simple this can be. Good luck with your journey.
What would be the related cost, ie rubber skin, machine and psu, needles and inks etc? Do you have recommended suppliers? I'm a little interested just as a hobby to be honest. Tattooed rubber skins could be a great seller to those who want a pain free 1.
The discounts are always capped by once so many people use it then it expires. Some last a few days and others will last a few weeks Hope that helps but it really is a case of if you want to make the most of it then grab it while its there before someone else takes the last slots
Apprenticeship still have their place in the industry. Especially for the youngest, it teaches them so many things you cannot learn out of a shop, like welcoming and talking to clients. Obviously if you already worked seriously in any other area, you wont have to learn them again, and then the online courses have their place as well. When you're young and study it's hard, no or low incomes, hard labour. When you change your path, it's very brave cause you expect to start from the bottom again and you know how hard it is. Online courses are the soft way but they have a price. Everybody needs to decide what's best for oneself. Peace🤘
I'm really sorry to hear that! thats frustrating. If your daughter would like to learn the fundamentals of tattooing for an affordable price, check out my in depth course. You get 30+ follow along lessons and will receive a host of stencils and reference. purchase.tattoomethodpro.com/youtube
At this point, I dont want to work in a tattoo business anymore. Little wage and mentors barely teach you anything. However, if i were to take your course can it be possible for me to learn the skills to tattoo myself at home?
do you have any tipps if i want to learn working with a coil machine? theres barely any artists around able to teach that as no one is using it anymore.
This was such a shamed thing to do on the tattoo culture so thank you for this I work 12 hours a day and can’t be a shop b…ch I’ll be buying this program
You gotta be able to draw. Tattoos are permanent. If you can’t draw, you can’t tattoo. You have to put serious work into becoming a tattoo artist. Years of dedication to art and building a solid portfolio will get you there
The only people worried about apprenticeships are intimidated tattoers trying to regulate the flow or over flow of talented artist . In other words they want less competition 🤷🏽♂️ but yall are done its a new era make way for self taught artist.
no. i have bills and not getting paid while im not using my machine at all just there 6 hours drawing . no income. it gets tuff dude with life plus all that stress .
@@onedianeysy1779 sound like you’re proving my point, quit the apprenticeship, start tattooing your friends for cheap and build your ig/fb profile with your work, you can make more progress on your own. Don’t let your “mentor” hold you back.
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When I was offered an apprenticeship, I was also a full time game developer, with 4 kids and I was the only bread winner. You're absolutely correct. Folks with any real commitments can't drop it all for a no pay gig.
This is the problem that so many people face. And tbh its one of the biggest reasons that most people end up on my course. They are desperate to learn how to tattoo but getting a traditional apprenticeship just isn’t possible due to work and having to support a family and home. I am really trying to make the tattoo industry open its doors and give everyone a fair chance
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Ive had 3 apprentices with full time jobs and 1 with a family. I taught them on their free time. 2 are successful artists one quit. I would say thats a pretty good % of success.
I obviously need an apprentice ASAP because my shop is busy, yes I have time to train him/her and I'm booked 1year out. Im trying to grow my business So you are wrong.
Also all the crying about not getting paid while getting your apprenticeship. Do you get paid when you're in college? No! If you got a problem with it then pay me 25k. College isn't free. Tattooing is a career. Barber college is $25k and they are EVERYWHERE they don't make close to what tattoo artist make. It's as simple as that.
@@loyal2inkI think you missed the point. The point is people with families cannot afford to be a full time apprentice
I’m a 17 year old aspiring tattoo artist who started at the latter end of February. I wasn’t sure where to start but then I found Ben and I feel as though he’s made it so easy to get into and learn proper without losing ambition for tattooing from lack of progress. You’re doing great things Ben and I appreciate you so much for what you’ve done for me in the tattoo world.
Thank you so much for the comment and support.
Your at the perfect age to start getting into it. Stick at it and you will have a good career in front of you
Thank you for this video! I just walked out of my apprenticeship yesterday when an artist spilled a drink on the floor on purpose and wanted me to clean it up. And took the fan off of pointing at me and pointed it at his station and left cooling off no one last week! And another artist grabbed my machine with his bare hands off my tray after I sterilized everything getting ready to tattoo someone! The artist also took my station I was at and grabbed the paper towels from me! Shop was full of drug addicts and ex addicts....They had me cleaning a lot and barely taught me and when they did, talked down and yelled at me...I just need to vent! I love your videos. Hoping I find a better situation and not giving up!
Feck that. Good you got out.
Wow you did the right thing….. well on the upside you don’t have to put up with any of that while rolling my course. And if you decide to join the full course all the people within the private fb group are all super supportive and help push each other….. literally making new friends in the same position from around the world
@@BenFisherOfficialplease don’t make it a yes-man plat form, i would like people’s honesty and constructive criticism as well knowing that it’s coming from like minded individuals if i were to join. just my 2 cents , thanks for all your advice 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Drug addicts should stay away from tattooing. They’re tainting the industry.
@@BenFisherOfficialhow much the course mate?
For anyone watching this Ben is right apprenticeships are dying and are not necessary to learn how to tattoo. I have learned 100% from his full course and I did not need to be in a shop it is better to have his videos because you can always go back for reference.
Best online course ever I am living proof that it works, thank you Tattoo Method Pro!
Thank you so much for the continued support buddy.
I tried learning tattooing in the late 90s but got turned away, I’m giving it another go now in my 40s after watching the course thanks Ben
My first apprenticeship I paid over $2500 for (probably the equivalent to $5k or more in todays time) one of the best shops in my area and even nationwide famous, with world famous artists working in there, they have over 3 locations and are very reputable I was screwed deeply out of my money and then some more money after that even on top of what I original spent. Idk if it was the shops deal or the particular artists who I was under that screwed me….but yea. Some of these places do sketchy business, no matter how reputable they are….I had no problem doing the work, the cleaning, all the BS I put up with, none of that bothered me as I have very thick skin and grew up doing hard labor, however after a couple years, it ended up so being that they weren’t looking for any more artists cause all their shops were full. Imagine that. I think I ended up having over $5-6k wrapped up in the whole ordeal, after they were constantly asking me for more money more money more money. Probably the equivalent to $10+ thousand in todays economy seeing how everything has doubled in cost in such a short amount of time. Yea I paid my dues and earned my keep and then some, and got nothing out of it other than to say I “apprenticed” at a very high end shop, but with no tattoo work to show. Ended up just teaching myself HA. What a waste of years. Those 2 years spent on my own legs would’ve paid for themselves in lessons 10 times over vs what I got out of that “apprenticeship” however, the dude did end up giving me a full set of really nice Dan dringenburg coil machines, 2 liners 2 shaders and 2 color packers. They were used, but his machines sell for around $450-600+ today a piece new, so that’s a few grand back their at least, I think he felt even worse after the owner had said they didn’t need anymore artists at any of their locations lmao even after I spent like 2 years there, plus I got a free tattoo out of it as well, on the bright side of things if there was any LMAO. And the funny thing is a couple months later they were doing an “apprenticeship contest” that you had to pay $500 bucks to enter for a chance to become an apprenticeship there. LOL. A lot of these places will bring in the doe anyway they can, what ya gonna do take them to court over it? Nope….lol
I remember when I did my apprenticeship the guy offered me the spot when I came in I had to learn the machines how to set them up but also how the mechanics of it worked and how to put one together and as I worked on this I also had to watch documentaries on the history of tattoos from all cultures but I had to go through training of transmission of blood born pathogens and how to keep clean once I learned that I got to actually pick up machines and work and get paid but the whole time my boss was right there watching me and if I wasn't understanding his description of a technique he would but gloves on and show me then let me get back to it ..but he did work me through from simple stuff to more detailed designs..but he also had us to keep inventory of stuff we had to take turns ordering supplies and daily business operations it's was a good place to apprentice
First question I was asked 5 years ago when I went to get a tattoo from a bigger artist at a convention was, "who taught you how to tattoo?" The nasty tone confused me since I was unfamiliar at the time with the "culture" that I was supposed to go get permission from an "OG" tattooer in the name of "respect for the industry." If they catch wind you didn't receive your hazing, battering & put in your free labor, you'll be called a "scratcher."
After years of searching, I have been announcing the point that there are no checks & balances, abuse & hazing going on in these shops every chance I get. Thanks to videos like this, I was able to actually learn something and become a decent independent artist. These videos (and your awesome course collections) have taught me 1000s of times more than any "OG artist" that claims they belong in the industry and "paid their dues." Funny enough, most of their work fails to be more impressive than many self taught artists. I might change my handle to NikkiScratcher😂😂😂
I'm self taught, too. The guy I used to get all of my work from tattooed for nearly 50 years at that point told me he just bought a machine from Stan Moskowitz and started tattooing himself and his friends. Tattooed in his kitchen, eventually opened his own shop and the rest was history. He told me to do the same because you're not going to really learn until you actually put needle to skin. But, reading tattoo magazines, there were a ton of self taught artists on the covers and in those pages. They would be asked who'd they apprentice under and they all had the same story, "I bought a kit from the back of a magazine and started tattooing myself and my friends." The internet was a huge help. Yahoo Groups and Scratchers Forum were full of people willing to help newbies. In one of the Yahoo Groups, people were sending me their old books. One guy sent me his signed copy of New York City Tattoo (a great book). I tattooed for a few years, but an injury messed up my back and I couldn't handle sitting, hunched over someone. I still tattoo once in a blue moon when one of my friends want work done.
This comment really did actually make me lol. Thank you for the support and comment. Please make sure your following my socials links are in the description and if you have any ?s just give me a message to my fb page
hi, do you mind telling how you got your clients and got things started? im in the same place as you. i spent thousands on my drawing education and cant really get in the tattoo industry now, nobodys hiring new artists. i figured i have to start my own place, but i live a bit away from a big city and dont really know how to get customers and get seen. i also dont know alot of people.
@klausineliebtpeter in my case, I just ordered a bunch of fake skin & then practiced on my legs...when I felt like I had an alright handle on that, I tattooed people who were ok with getting crappy beginner tattoos & I did that for free for about a year. It just built from there, mostly by word of mouth. It has taken an incredibly long time though & I still have so much to learn, but it is now an income for me. I still work another job, though, so I can have health insurance. Honestly, it hasn't been easy & I still entertain the idea of quitting all the time, but I'm still at it since it does make me happier than any other job I've had. There's no sure path that I know of...I just took the leap as uncomfortable as it was. I wish you the very best. If I can do it, anybody can
So glad I found your channel again after a couple years. One of the best. Got nothing but respect for anyone teaching correctly and not gatekeeping information. Especially raw good info.
I appreciate what you said about rolling up your sleeves and getting into it with them because it's everyone's responsibility so much. It's the same way in the painting industry. And now, setting up my own company, I work side by side with my helpers. We sand, we caulk, We do all the prep together, We look over materials, WE paint. And.... WE get paid. It's what I always wished for when I was an hourly employee. So, that's what I am offering.
I appreciate that! Thank you for the support and comment
Glad this wasn’t clickbait you’re amazing brother
ive heard so many people and friends give up on their dreams because of the experiences they've had in an apprenticeship! sometimes you get good ones but unless your dream is to be a studio slave, its not for me! you've given us something we can actually learn from and rewatch again and again until its second nature! you can't beat that!
Absolutely. Thanks for your comment!
As a apprentice myself it is very hard luckily I’ve got a supportive wife who pushed me for the apprenticeship but I agree Ben it is a very hard trade to get into
Thank you for the support buddy
If you can draw....you can tattoo. Don't let anyone tell you something else. Most tattoo artist out there have horrible drawing skill and draftsmanship. If you have the drawing skill, you're almost there, just put in sometime and you will get there.
yooo. thanks so much. i ve been drawing for 12 years, doing course after course aimed at animation artists and whatnot. now im doing a tattoo class ( its shady, but its almost impossible to get in otherwise) and im shocked at how bad the allover drawing is. i draw better than the drawing instructor and im not even super gifted. im just scared to do blowouts, thats the only thing. but stil, when im done with school im slightly afraid to not manage to get customers and get my business started.
@@klausineliebtpeter just like you, I been draw for more than 30+ years, work professionally as an animator for almost 20 years. So just look for a good tattoo artist, most of them will teach you if you show your potential skill and how dedicated you are. Most of them will teach and guide you. I was supper lucky to have found 2-4 tattoo artist that help and guide me. Even though I m just 6 months in, I was able to accomplish a lot and randomly offer a tattoo position at some local shop in my city. So just put in some time and dedication you will get there.
@@TUANNGUYEN-ox6yl so you started quite late then? thats good to hear. i tried starting up with tattooing off and on for some years now. im always so frustrated and turned off by the nasty mentality and gatekeeping that i give up. my theory is that its not rocket science to tattoo so thats why these uninspired artists guard their lifelihood tooth and nail. my main love is drawing and i love learning and getting better more than anything, fighting to get in at times is too exhausting for me, but i decided to really try now. so did you just graze shops for an apprenticeship or how did you finally manage to get the job done?
@@klausineliebtpeter nothing is too late bro….I didnt do any apprenticeship, I reject most of them, just because was lucky to run into tattoo artist that willing to trade their tattoo knowledge for my drawing knowledge. So in away it’s self taught and some guidance from them. You can also learn from trial and error. I usually practice 3-4 days a week, 4-6 hours a day.
@@TUANNGUYEN-ox6yl yeah, i only started drawing in my late 20s. its kind of hard some days with an army of people everywhere telling you how you stop learning as soon as youre not a kid anymore and all of that. im sure you know what im talking about. you mean practice tattooing? damn, thats a hefty amount. my lines are quite clean given the fact that i tattooed very little up to now, but im drawing basically all the time. im quite sure alot of tattooers would fail a dynamic sketching class. theres some atrocious shit out there.
true. skin color, body shape and gender doesn't matter. if your a good artist then your a good artist. and that's the real recognition. thanks Ben for the video.
And if you are self though or a “scratcher” the pros are going to ask, “ what about paying your dues like apprentices do?”Well, let me tell you how I have been paying my dues, by taking all the insults and the disrespect I get so often specially on social media including TH-cam by the professionals including apprentices who feel entitled to disrespect others just because they have a “babysitter” , they do not realize that those of us without a mentor we have to work two or three times harder than them over all, I my self have spent over 5k in supplies and equipment and have practiced and researched for hours on end almost on a daily basis for over a year just to be able to create a small tattoo for starters and for a while, thanks for all the help Ben every single video and now your course means gold to us “scratchers”
Couldn’t agree with you more. The industry as a hole needs to realise we’re in 2023
HA some of the best and original bad a$$es in the tattoo game who revolutionized the art back in the day, started out tattooing them
Selfs and their friends….listen to Oliver pecks interview on last sparrow tattoo….anyone who wants to call anyone a scratcher, can watch any interview on there, ALL ARE LEGENDARY ARTISTS, ALL OF THEM TAUGHT THEM SELFS OR LIED THEIR WAY INTO THE INDUSTRY, but these are the same guys who tell you not to do the same! LMAO, hmm wonder why that is. I have several friends who started in their apartment or their basement, they all got their blood Bourne pathogen class and certificate so they were educated on the topic, even being a home artist you can get this, tattoo artists want you to believe you have to do an apprenticeship to get that certificate lol when in fact anyone can, online. and with the appropriate space and setting, you can tattoo just as safely at home…..use a spare room or a basement, or make sacrifices to set up a studio in your home. Both of my friends now own their own shop and studio, and we’re doing it for maybe 5 years on their own out of their home….you’ll learn more doing 1 tattoo on your own in less than a hour, on your self, than you will learn about tattooing in months at an apprenticeship and that’s just facts.
Hi Ben - on top of the discount about how much are all the supplies? Do you mention where to buy them? I saw in the video that a lot of the skins had patterns of designs on them (eg. The circles, squares, lines)…are those pre printed if so do you tell us where to buy those? Thanks…I don’t understand that part of buying this product. When you buy it does it come with a box that includes all the items. Does the student draw the rose or mandala design themselves free hand or is this something printed on the fake skins etc. can you explain that please.
Im currently on day 11 of the 30 day course and things are clicking in to place, I'm having a break for the rest of the day as my hands are aching from practicing, but I love it. Thank you Ben for all you do for us.
So glad that you are making the most of the 30 days free lessons. Don’t forget if you do have any ?s then just give my facebook page a message. Links are in description on the videos
IM curious how much drawing is needed or how good you need to be
@@BenFisherOfficial
Hi Ben
I have been following you and i am soo impressed how supportive and and easy to understand you are.
Me and my family live in Sweden. We have 2 kids. Our 14 year old daughter that spend her life with a pen and paper in her hand, drawing is her life.
Her biggest dream is to be a tattoo artist, but yea she is still young...
I just bought her a Machine, fakeskin and some other stuff, and today she making a small working area in her room, her smile and shine in her eyes really warm my heart.
She have dyslexia and really trying her best in school, this will be her treat for trying hard with her schoolwork.
We are turning every rock and hope to come up with the money for a class for her.
I started as a taxidermist in her age, and knowing how important it is get live out the creativity when you have it in your system.
Sorry all for my bad English spelling.
Love and respect
C. Stenson
I had the awesome opportunity to quit my job and stay with home with my 2 year old, 4 months ago after 7 years of no weekends off and no time with my family. I decided to make a career change and work towards tattooing. I have been working so hard to create a good portfolio and get all my ducks in a row to get an apprenticeship. I finally got a hopeful offer for an apprenticeship but I have to pay them to learn and work 50-60hrs a week (that was after I asked for two days off to take care of my kid)...I have felt so sick to my stomach for the past 24hrs so thank you for a little bit of hope. There just has to be another way.
Hey mate! I provide a supper affordable online course, the fundamentals of tattooing. The ultimate guide for beginners wanting to to start their tattooing journey. If you are interested in learning how to tattoo or improve on existing skills. Check the link below purchase.tattoomethodpro.com/youtube
I'll never do an apprenticeship. I am fully committed to this being my evolution of life!!!!
Love the vibe! Just keep doing your thing and let your journey unfold. Best of luck!
I am definitely ready. Thank you Ben fisher!!!
Thank you for your enthusiasm! It's supporters like you that keep me motivated!
I went through an apprenticeship but never really pursued it as a career just tattooed myself and family or friends. But I want through mine during covid so it was you can say online it was some zoom sessions and some in person but never used fake skin always practiced on fruit like bananas and oranges.. anyway apprenticeships in shops or hard to come by ,there are a few shops were I live that are like secret societies you can't even mention the worst apprenticeships now .. but with all the resources online I mean a person can learn you get the right equipment and practice.. the only issues with online is lack of motivation for some people. I mean it benefits some but maybe not work for others.. depends on what your goals are.
Ben i'm just here to say from a standpoint of someone in business.. you said you don't only care about the money but thats 3500$ that most people don't have.
all im saying is that if you truly cared about helping people you wouldnt make the costs so high.. maybe 1k or 1500 but damn bro thats alot to just come right out of pocket
Some sort of subscription model would be really nice for those that have limited time AND money.
🙃 the FREE 30 day course- if you take it, you will get a heavily discounted offer, even gives you time to prep for it. It’s coming in just a few days and I will be signing up.
Sorry that my sons account.
And it’s considerably less than what you propose
@@iacobplayz9360 shut up nerd
I'm in end stage renal disease (I need a kidney transplant) so going to a physical building as an apprentice is pretty much out of the question right now.
However, I'm always home and always have time to learn.
Jesus man. That’s tough! I hope things get better for you. Have you tried tattooing any months later? You have legs for a reason….the legs of shame I like to call it lol. The best way to learn, is on your self. Do a tattoo, and watch it heal! You’ll see what you’ve done wrong and what you’ve done right right in front of your eyes, just adjust things for the next piece and go from there!
Came for the information. Stayed for the accent. I’m going to try out your free course. Thanks for the info ❤
Once I get some funds I will be investing into this program!! I’ve started my journey about a month ago and I’ve done nothing but lines curves circles and countless videos on the basics, im so excited about what’s ahead once I get on this program
Sounds so very familiar..I was treated like this cleaning and errands.
Honestly some of the stories i have heard have been shocking. So glad to be helping people avoid this route. Don’t get me wrong there are some decent artists out there that treat their apprentices with respect and actually teach them correctly but there the small %.
Thank you for the comment and supporting the chancel
With regards your comment around 13:30 mark about unaccomplished artists teaching, there's a saying "Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach."
I've watched your videos, and from my untrained eye, you're a mater of both doing, and teaching. You're like the Masked Magician exposing insider knowledge and secrets, and the Tattooing Circle probably hates you.
I am glad that you make the point that an apprenticeship is not just being the shop bitch. Its about teaching the next generation of artists a craft and needs to be taken seriously. By showing the apprentice how to properly clean and sterilize things alongside you the apprentice learns to properly keep things sterile (or rather sanitary). The artist needs to treat their apprentice as a copy of themselves in the making and need to realize that they won't be there forever and the person they train are carrying on the trade itself. Can't stand gatekeepers and people who take advantage of apprentices.
Couldn't have said it better myself! Cheers for the comment!
I am learning so much from you. Can you tell me the price of your other course?
Hi there! Glad to hear your learning so much! Check the link for the super affordable fundamentals of tattooing! purchase.tattoomethodpro.com/youtube
I’ve been having an issue getting an apprenticeship I can draw portraits and all kinds of stuff I hate how the artist in my area are it’s like they don’t want you to learn because of your skill set or something
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I’m 24 I hv 2 kids and hv been an aspiring tattoo artist for years I’ve been drawing all my ire but have recently wanted to get into tattoo seriously but it’s hard and a online class just seems to be a better fit for me right now
Ben, thank you for all your insight and knowledge! If I ever decide to dive into tattooing for a living I'll definitely drop by and take a course!
Thank you for the support and comment pal
Great video pal. Thanks for all the knowledge you share.
Thanks as always buddy
I was asking for an apprenticeship and showing the guy my binders of work of drawing ( and yes I’m a female) he told me the trucking industry is hiring
Frustrating but don't let that demotivate you. You'll soon find the right opportunity that appreciates your talent!
This must be definitely a very good course but how you said in the beginning of this video most people trying to get an apprenticeship on tattoo industry are in a stage of their lives without a job or have a job that barely brings food to their Families table and pay the bills more less can a person like that pay $3k or $4k for a course , Thats not only getting hit by brick its more like having a wall crush your dreams .
Think you need to listen again buddy because you have mis heard what was said
I honestly would join the course but it's out of my budget. I had TBI and currently on a form of retirement/disability so i simply can't
If there was a $40-$60 a month mini course I'd absolutely join
This is great advice thank you
Awesome! Happy to help out! Let me know if you need more tips!
Tattoo artist that have apprentices should be accredited teachers. Two years unpaid work is NOT an apprenticeship it's slave labour. No other industry does it. It should be a legal requirement that the artist teaching should be a qualified person, so the apprentice can leave as a certified person. Not a dogs body working for free for two years, it means nothing.
Exactly! It's mad that there's no certifying body for the Tattoo industry. I recently saw Tattoo artists kicking off on a Facebook group because their local state legislators were bringing in laws that required them to put together a basic curriculum for their apprentices. Something so simple and yet artists don't want to provide even the bare minimum.
Its not 2 years unpaid work though is it? What epuld you pay for 2 yrs of barber school or make up school? 25 k ish? You are getting paid. Your earning your career for free.
Here where i live it seems you cant get an apprenticeship unless you know someone, and coming from a new state it doesnt make sense that most states wont allow you to get licensed to be a tattoo artist without an apprenticeship and where i live requires written proof from a licensed tattoo artist that you completed an apprenticeship. Not trying to hate on anybody but most tattoo shops here arent good, im sure over time they will get good but i wont get a tattoo near me by these shops because there work just isnt good, line work horrible, prices outrageously horrible for the work. Just like i said before you have to know someone in order to get an apprenticeship here. And they still tattoo like there still learning. Its crazy how i can buy all my tattoo supplies online ,everything i need, but cant get an apprenticeship because i dont know them or they dont know me.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's important to highlight these challenges so others can understand the journey. I hope you find a way into the industry that works for you soon!
I think you're right man. 🤔 I need to do your course. I'm getting offered an apprenticeship for 7k and tbh I'm a very busy person this year. So I'd pay 7k without pay while also being a student. I think I need this course.
Do the course don’t waste money on any apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are dying along with the losers who think it’s the only way for people to tattoo
Wow that i a lot to ask of someone and then them not get paid at the same time…… stick with me and you will be there in no time at all.
Thank you for the support and comment buddy
Well said Ben. I appreciate all of your guidance. Thank you.
It's almost 4000$. I was genuinely interested cause I felt like there was finally a way for me to go about this but I can't just give up all my savings. Wouldn't even have enough for equipment
All I did was clean up and get disrespected was broker than ever and almost lost my car and house
Too many people have been in the same position as you Ellen. Things really do need to change in the industry so everyone get a fair and equal chance.
Thank you for the support and comment.
@@BenFisherOfficial 🙏
£3,500. Cheapest rate I know of per hour for a a bad tattoo artist is £60ph. 60 hours and it's paid for itself. (Very simple math, not taking in to account overheads) so say 120 hours. 3 or 4 weeks work and the course pays itself.
Thank you and yes it pays for its self almost instantly
Okay, so I am wondering if I get a certificate from your course….. does this certificate mean anything to tattoo shops??? Or is it my portfolio from your course that will be my ticket to a tattoo job?
Does the course go into more detail than the videos on your account? They seem to cover the same topics
I think the online thing is a great idea, butbwhere I live you have to be licensed to work as a tattooer. It is a requirement that you complete a 1400 hour apprenticeship before you can get your license, so it is unavoidable unless you want to kove somewhere where it isn't required. Ive heard from others that no shop will give you an apprenticeship if you've ever touched a tattoo machine because they don't want to have to break your bad habits. So I guess my question on this topic is if I am an established adult who cannot afford to go without pay for a year plus to meet the state license requirements, is it really worth even considering? Do shops ever work with tuese situations orbisnitbreally only feasible for young people with no responsibility?
It's definitely a challenging situation, and I totally understand your concerns. Every state has different regulations, and finding a balance between pursuing your passion and maintaining financial stability can be tough. I hope you find a path that works for you!
Wow that really is an amazing price and IfI had it I would throw my money into you're account lol but with 3 kids at home and living paycheck to paycheck I'll have to get as good as I can on the 30 day course. I heavily value the information you give for free, thank you sir
Can I only get my body art card through apprenticeship? That the only reason I’m thinking I’m doing it
Thanks Ben!!
which tattoo equiptment shall i but before starting the course?
It's great that you're preparing for your tattoo course! I'd recommend starting with a good quality tattoo machine, some needles, ink, and practice skin.
I just don't get how this works. Do people live somewhere that apprenticeships are not needed? I live in new England and can't get licensed without doing an apprenticeship.
Will the course advise and what machines and other equipment to invest in? I want to try the free stuff before committing but have no idea what to buy to start. Have you got a video on what machines are good for beginners and what might be detrimental in the long run?
I don’t think he does have a video on which machine to start with but I recommend getting something not too expensive until you know this is something you’re interested in or put more time into. I seen a lot of other videos say that as well. I started with a wireless dragon hawk machine for my first. You can check those out.
There is a video on my channel that covers what machine to get ect ……… thank you for the comment and support.
So...straight up question; Say, I sink the money into this course and complete it. Then what?
Would shops then be like "Oh that's totally cool, you don't need to do an apprenticeship cos you've done this online course and have a bunch of fake skins to show?"
Surely, the bare minimum they'd want is an apprenticeship?
I'm from outside the industry and don't fully know how it works but that's my current impression - be great if you could become a genuine, professional artist without doing an apprenticeship but be honest, is it REALLY a viable alternative?
Hi! Myself, learnt without a traditional apprenticeship and a great amount of my students have gone onto have a great career in the tattoo industry with my course. It really is a viable alternative. Depends where you are in the world to how simple this can be. Good luck with your journey.
What would be the related cost, ie rubber skin, machine and psu, needles and inks etc? Do you have recommended suppliers? I'm a little interested just as a hobby to be honest. Tattooed rubber skins could be a great seller to those who want a pain free 1.
Does this also apply to those that are living in the USA?
Will the discount be good for a little? Going to most likely buy the course once I get paid
The discounts are always capped by once so many people use it then it expires. Some last a few days and others will last a few weeks
Hope that helps but it really is a case of if you want to make the most of it then grab it while its there before someone else takes the last slots
@@BenFisherOfficial I ended up purchasing it yesterday and am real excited to see what I get out of it in the next few months. Thank you
Apprenticeship still have their place in the industry. Especially for the youngest, it teaches them so many things you cannot learn out of a shop, like welcoming and talking to clients. Obviously if you already worked seriously in any other area, you wont have to learn them again, and then the online courses have their place as well. When you're young and study it's hard, no or low incomes, hard labour. When you change your path, it's very brave cause you expect to start from the bottom again and you know how hard it is. Online courses are the soft way but they have a price. Everybody needs to decide what's best for oneself. Peace🤘
Ben, whats the best practice skin to follow your lessons?
My daughter paid 7 thousand for a tattoo artist to take her on as an apprentice and he still hasn’t taught her anything.
I'm really sorry to hear that! thats frustrating. If your daughter would like to learn the fundamentals of tattooing for an affordable price, check out my in depth course. You get 30+ follow along lessons and will receive a host of stencils and reference.
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At this point, I dont want to work in a tattoo business anymore. Little wage and mentors barely teach you anything. However, if i were to take your course can it be possible for me to learn the skills to tattoo myself at home?
do you have any tipps if i want to learn working with a coil machine? theres barely any artists around able to teach that as no one is using it anymore.
This was such a shamed thing to do on the tattoo culture so thank you for this I work 12 hours a day and can’t be a shop b…ch I’ll be buying this program
Hope to see you on the program soon!
1 big question, what if you can't draw for sh*t?
You gotta be able to draw. Tattoos are permanent. If you can’t draw, you can’t tattoo. You have to put serious work into becoming a tattoo artist. Years of dedication to art and building a solid portfolio will get you there
Then you would need to learn along the way my friend. Its is doable if your prepared to put the time and effort in 🔥
@@tedthecameraman9514I disagree. Drawing and tattooing are 2 different procedures.
Hey when you end a video double fingers is the way to go
The title is misleading to individuals who have no excuses
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Listened to 30 minutes of bullshit just for him to advertise his course. -_-
you want to be an artist or a tattooist? cause they have different paths
The only people worried about apprenticeships are intimidated tattoers trying to regulate the flow or over flow of talented artist . In other words they want less competition 🤷🏽♂️ but yall are done its a new era make way for self taught artist.
no. i have bills and not getting paid while im not using my machine at all just there 6 hours drawing . no income. it gets tuff dude with life plus all that stress .
@@onedianeysy1779 sound like you’re proving my point, quit the apprenticeship, start tattooing your friends for cheap and build your ig/fb profile with your work, you can make more progress on your own. Don’t let your “mentor” hold you back.