Holly! I doubt you remember me since you know you get so many comments but I got my apprenticeship!!! I wrote on one of your videos (cant find which one) and told you about my struggles. I kept it up and now Im an apprentice!! Thank you for telling me not to give up!!
@@kukukuki8297 Oh god first off I will say the absolute worst thing you can do is to compare yourself with others when it comes to this field of work since there are different levels of competition in every city. I had the great bad luck that my city has a tattoo shop at like every corner so for me it took 3 years because they all said "we dont need more competition" a guy who worked an hour from me said it took him 5 months and he had barely any art experience while I had gone to school, so honestly? Its alot about connections/luck when trying to get a foot in, if youve got neither you just need to be hellishly stubborn.
@@ndiaperkins5999 Well first off you need to know that there are MANY tattoo artists who start off barely being able to draw stick figures, I found that out while working, hearing it from their own mouths and oh boy did that kind of piss me off. I would say that every shop will tell you different things they look for so if youre just starting, put together a portfolio of pieces you feel really proud of. Dont think you need to be Rembrandt to make it, you can start off at any stage of art as long as youre willing to work and youre stubborn. I would say scan all your pieces into a computer, make it a PDF portfolio and email it out to any shop you have your eye on. Its a pandemic so now is the time for the shy folks! Just keep at it, send it everywhere and be aware that some shops are a little rude because they get away with it (its not a reflection on anyones skill its just a pattern Ive noticed.)
You're such a positive tattoo artist, most of the artists I've talked to are super negative about the industry which is clearly a way to scare my off but I've been getting tattooed by different artist and can of dipping my toe in a bit without being forward about wanting an apprenticeship just because I'm still in art school. So all this knowledge you share is super helpful and generous. Thank you so much!
I’m meeting with an artist near me next weekend to show him my work and talk about a potential apprenticeship. Videos like this are so helpful while preparing
So my question is, how do you feel after 3 years as a tattoo artist. I just became an apprentice and I'm loving every moment of it. My boss isn't a douche and isn't making me do weird stuff like wash his car, he's actually teaching me. Not sure if that correlates to how you perceive the career later on. I feel like people who have a bad apprenticeship generally had a bad taste in their mouth for the industry
What jobs do you have to do in your apprenticeship? How much do you clean and to what extent? For example in mine, I scrub the skirting boards and door frames weekly. I also run small errands for the tattooists eg. grab there lunch, put their money in their bank accounts etc. Just want to know if yours is similar? Also how soon did you start learning?
I’m 29 and as an artist, I never experienced happiness in any job I had before... as a kid, art was more of a hobby to me..having a steady ($) job wasn’t counting art at all..starving artists..I’m talking about the 90s..mom used to say “I don’t wanna see you at the corner of the street selling your art and starving to death”...talk about dream killer..ironically, art brought me back to not starving to death today ( got a job at Sephora) and let me tell you, I was a cashier and I didn’t care that I wasn’t on stage doing client’s makeup.. and I didn’t care that I was standing up for so many hrs to come out after 12am for a two hr ride from Manhattan all the way to Rockaway (that meant the A line all the way to the last stop and then walk 15 minutes)I didn’t care.. I was so happy..I was in the middle of Times Square working at Sephora!... that was only a seasonal job..(at this point I finished drawing and inking one sketchbook..everyday I would draw in the train) and I made up my mind..and decided to become a tattoo artist.. idk what it is about the sound of that machine mannnn lol ..let’s just say I’m practicing everyday ..whether it’s drawing in my sketchbook or coming up with ideas for my portfolio or watching TH-cam videos or tattoing on practice skin ..it’s trilling..I’m happy (sorry for the long message)
I just realised that I watched this video ages ago, I can't quite remember the context but I think it was around the time I got interested in tattooing. I've managed to stumble across it once again while looking for tips on how to build a portfolio and I just wanted to let you know how helpful this video was
Thanks for sharing ! :) My shop was just looking for part time help and maybe a bit of art preparation. I was maybe only a year out of school and had a ton of art to show but nothing really 'tattooesque' . But i just organised a portfolio with what i had making sure to put a mixture of every style and medium I've tried. They took me on immediately, i was full time within the first month and offered an Apprenticeship a year into working there. It all comes down to luck and perseverance i think, work hard to learn new styles and techniques and people will most certainly notice! Loved the video Holly :)
This was really inspiring!! Tattooing is something I really want to pursue in the near future, seeing stuff like this really adds fuel to my fire!! Thank you!
6:48 I just saw a tattoo on the first episode of the newest current season of ink master that looked just like, or very similar, to your moth drawing. It even had the skull, and I honestly think that your drawing looks so so much better.
the skull isn't a stylistic choice, it's the death's head hawk moth (the same one that was a very prominent inclusion in silence of the lambs) it's a very common moth to tattoo nowadays, i actually have one on each of my thighs!
Did you draw these straight onto the paper or draw them in a sketchbook and scan them in to organise them etc? Love your vids!! So so helpful thank you
Your videos have made me so excited to finally make a portfolio!! I've always considered being a tattooist but I've always assumed I would never be confident enough with my art to permanently put it on someone's body. I recently started doing henna, though, and practicing designs I would want as tattoos and I think it's extremely fun (though I'm not very good at it yet) and people have suddenly been telling me that they would get my designs as tattoos and someone even recently asked me if they could get one of my drawings as a tattoo!! So thank you for giving me the confidence to actually take the first steps to trying to become an apprentice.
I just turned 16 and I’ve been drawing and doing art all my life. I just started working on my portfolio. But after I get that finished do I just walk into a tattoo shop and talk to them about an apprenticeship
I wanted to do this when I got out of high-school. My parents wanted me too. Then people started to make comments about "it's on them for life" then I had a bad tattoo (still do unfortunately) and that totally derailed my idea and love. I may do this and try now that I'm older and wiser. Thank you.
Wow, honestly I didn't expect that they are so minimalist, I mean they are very good, but when I heard I need a good portfolio I was like omg I will need to do like fckn realistic portraits of people and dogs and colorful tattoostyles, level 10000 detailed things. But I guess it also depends on where you want to be an apprentice. I hope one day I can be confident with my portfolio to show it to an artist too. And thank you your videos help a lot!
Did you draw these in sharpee or pencil? I’m 17 and I really want to start early as a tattoo artist! How old do you have to be to become an apprentice?
I was just wondering, before you got your apprenticeship, have you ever practice tattooing maybe on fake skin, fruits or something similar? Because becoming a tattoo artist is a big dream of mine but I though that apart from drawings done on paper you had to also show works done with a tattoo machine. Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful
July Joestar I asked a tattooist this when I was in a shop and they said they don't like it because you pick up bad habits they just want you basic from drawing usually so you can learn
No no no you shouldn’t be purchasing a machine before you are tattooing safely as an apprentice. It will actually hinder your chances and studios will not be impressed. Good luck! X
Most shops actually look down on you if you've already purchased a tattoo machine and have done "scratchers" before learning good safety habits. They're less likely to take you on because they figure un-teaching you the bad habits is more work than it's worth.
Nia Glasco most tattoo shops do not want to even know if you’ve done ink on another person because youre not licensed and it shows you’re careless and tattooing people without proper training
@@chaudiaadams9795 that’s how most people get started. They start on their own:teaching themselves, and then get an apprenticeship. There’s different routes for everyone, but not everyone starts in a shop or “the right way”
Wow!!! This helps me feel a lot more confident with my work. I do a lot of realistic charcoal portraits, I think I'll include a lot of those in my portfolio while looking for an apprenticeship
Thank Holly! Beautiful work and just the insight I needed on portfolio work. I just recently started taking my art seriously and am considering an apprenticeship.
Hey Holly! I have a question about apprenticeships. To put a long story short, the only places looking for apprentices at the moment aren't the best shops. they're not bad, just very standard. As someone looking for an apprenticeship, is an okay shop better than nothing? or should I wait it out? Honestly no amazing shops are taking apprenticeships anywhere near me and I've been accepted to a few in more average level shops. I've been debating this for a while!! Sorry that wasn't really a long story short was it? Hope you can answer!
How many of these drawings are from your imagination? I struggle to draw what’s in my head but can draw well. Do I need to be able to draw from imagination
a lot of people are under the impression that a good artist is someone who can whip something out in no time with no reference. as any artist worth their salt will tell you: nobody is able to draw something from memory/imagination perfectly, especially newer artists. (the pressure of being perfect is real out here) relying on that will only hinder your growth as an artist and cause you frustration. NEVER be afraid or ashamed to use a reference. professionals use things as reference all the time!! trying to draw something without a reference is like trying to cook without pots and pans. it’s a key tool that you can’t miss out on, especially new artist who aren’t completely certain about their creative process and need boosters for their imagination. i know i do! using a reference allows you to not worry about missing details or crucial body parts/muscles etc. and focus more on your technique/process/muscle memory building. references are what give you key details about a piece that you don’t want to miss or distort. the more you practice drawing, the faster and better you will become. wishing you luck on your journey!!
@@KathleenH-do8dl So would it be okay for me to do my portfolio with references? Ofc I’ll include some original art I did myself but I was scared that I would have to design stuff because for some reason i’m terrified about anatomy:/ i never really actually learn it and I hate that i didn’t
Your art is so cheerful and vibrant. What a breath of fresh air. Are you using a mechanical pen in your drawings? How do you get such consistent line quality and width in your drawings?
okay i love your portfolio! But the drawings you have there, are they in their original form? Like, did just draw them and put it in the portfolio or did you take a picture or something and then put it on the portfolio? Just because it all looks really clean and organized!
i hot a question, would you judt put the original drawings into a portfolio or does it also work with copies of drawings? my best ones are in sketchbooks that i would rather not cut out
What age would be best to start an apprenticeship????? I want to start when I've done my GCSEs but I'd be 16 and I don't know if I'd be allowed to do it that young
Eloise Elliott if you cant get a tattoo till 18 years old legally - then obviously at 18. Graduate first because generally they want you to graduate grade 12. Think of it as time to keep improving and work on your art
I love the barbie skeleton! Such a cool concept. I have just uploaded a portfolio tour on my channel and would love some feedback if you have the time? So hard to know what to put in sometimes!! Thanks for the video, really helpful x
I do big A1 size hyper realistic drawings and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to bring them in to the tattoo place 🤣, also can you JUST bring realism drawings or do you need a mix of a lot of styles💜💜💜
really enjoyed this one (as I do with your other videos). could I ask what media you used for the colours? tbh am OK at drawing black and grey but my colour needs improving! peace
How did you become a tattoo artist? I want to become a tattoo artist like you and I draw my own designs but I don't know where to start. Where did you start to become a tattoo artist, what did you do first e.g. health care, design, etc? Advice would be much appreciated, thank you
Hey Holly! Thank you so much for your honest and helpful videos. I have a quick question that maybe you could help me with. I would be very very grateful if you have a second. I actually am not sure if portfolio for tattoo apprenticeship should be all hand-drawn originals or it should be prints of your designs (so in that case i can also draw on ipad, im a huge fan of digital painting)? I am pretty confused about this and sorry for my lack of knowledge haha :)
Practice other stuff. Make a list of things you can't draw that are common to be tattooed and maybe put them in a hat and pull them out and give them a try, put the paper back and every time you pull it out you have to work on that. Being able to draw multiple things will help a lot☺
I've been working towards my portfolio for a while no and not really known how to progress it further, so this video has really helped. I have been drawing with pencils and paper and digitally also just to experiment and see what i can do. Bit of a weird question but for your colour designs are you just using basic colouring pencils you can buy from a craft shop or is it something else? TIA Jasmin
+phatbastard0alkaline I'm 33, and was 29ish when I made this portfolio/started my apprenticeship. I've been drawing since I was little but only really started trying hard once I decided to get into tattooing
Do you have any digital art in your portfolios? I have a decent amount of pencil drawings but, recently got a ipad and have bin expierementing with digital i was just wondering if I should drop it for a while, while working on my portfolio or should i continue and add it on.
Hey there! I know you're busy so it's okay if you can't get back to me but I have a question for you. I am an airbrush artist and have been in my apprenticeship for 6 months now, and I have just started tattooing fruits. However, one thing that I am finding immediately apparent is that my lines are remarkably shakey -- and I was afraid of this because I have had shakey hands my entire life (and airbrushing is much more forgiving than tattooing). So it's been very disheartening recently to see myself doing something poorly because of something that I can't really control. Do you have any tips on how to help with shaking hands, and self confidence when starting out? I really want this to work out, but watching my biggest fear become a reality has really thrown a wrench in my confidence lately. I have been learning on Coils, and do drawings with the machine attached to a pencil (so I can adjust to the weight) but it hasn't helped me out at all. It would mean the world to me if you took a look at what I airbrush so you can get an idea from where I'm coming from: sarahruggairbrush.com/portfolio Thanks!
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Holly! I doubt you remember me since you know you get so many comments but I got my apprenticeship!!! I wrote on one of your videos (cant find which one) and told you about my struggles. I kept it up and now Im an apprentice!! Thank you for telling me not to give up!!
Congrats! Hope ur still enjoying it after 1 year
How long did it take for you?
How did you do it I’m trying to get a portfolio together but I don’t think my art is any good
@@kukukuki8297 Oh god first off I will say the absolute worst thing you can do is to compare yourself with others when it comes to this field of work since there are different levels of competition in every city. I had the great bad luck that my city has a tattoo shop at like every corner so for me it took 3 years because they all said "we dont need more competition" a guy who worked an hour from me said it took him 5 months and he had barely any art experience while I had gone to school, so honestly? Its alot about connections/luck when trying to get a foot in, if youve got neither you just need to be hellishly stubborn.
@@ndiaperkins5999 Well first off you need to know that there are MANY tattoo artists who start off barely being able to draw stick figures, I found that out while working, hearing it from their own mouths and oh boy did that kind of piss me off. I would say that every shop will tell you different things they look for so if youre just starting, put together a portfolio of pieces you feel really proud of. Dont think you need to be Rembrandt to make it, you can start off at any stage of art as long as youre willing to work and youre stubborn. I would say scan all your pieces into a computer, make it a PDF portfolio and email it out to any shop you have your eye on. Its a pandemic so now is the time for the shy folks! Just keep at it, send it everywhere and be aware that some shops are a little rude because they get away with it (its not a reflection on anyones skill its just a pattern Ive noticed.)
Your portfolio is impressive, you already had the style down.
You're such a positive tattoo artist, most of the artists I've talked to are super negative about the industry which is clearly a way to scare my off but I've been getting tattooed by different artist and can of dipping my toe in a bit without being forward about wanting an apprenticeship just because I'm still in art school. So all this knowledge you share is super helpful and generous. Thank you so much!
I’m meeting with an artist near me next weekend to show him my work and talk about a potential apprenticeship. Videos like this are so helpful while preparing
I love how you say lady faces! It reminds me of how Phil Lester said lady door
Hi phannie :) reminded me of the same thing!
So my question is, how do you feel after 3 years as a tattoo artist. I just became an apprentice and I'm loving every moment of it. My boss isn't a douche and isn't making me do weird stuff like wash his car, he's actually teaching me. Not sure if that correlates to how you perceive the career later on. I feel like people who have a bad apprenticeship generally had a bad taste in their mouth for the industry
+Yokai Moose i LOVE being a tattoo artist!
What jobs do you have to do in your apprenticeship? How much do you clean and to what extent? For example in mine, I scrub the skirting boards and door frames weekly. I also run small errands for the tattooists eg. grab there lunch, put their money in their bank accounts etc. Just want to know if yours is similar? Also how soon did you start learning?
I’m 29 and as an artist, I never experienced happiness in any job I had before... as a kid, art was more of a hobby to me..having a steady ($) job wasn’t counting art at all..starving artists..I’m talking about the 90s..mom used to say “I don’t wanna see you at the corner of the street selling your art and starving to death”...talk about dream killer..ironically, art brought me back to not starving to death today ( got a job at Sephora) and let me tell you, I was a cashier and I didn’t care that I wasn’t on stage doing client’s makeup.. and I didn’t care that I was standing up for so many hrs to come out after 12am for a two hr ride from Manhattan all the way to Rockaway (that meant the A line all the way to the last stop and then walk 15 minutes)I didn’t care.. I was so happy..I was in the middle of Times Square working at Sephora!... that was only a seasonal job..(at this point I finished drawing and inking one sketchbook..everyday I would draw in the train) and I made up my mind..and decided to become a tattoo artist.. idk what it is about the sound of that machine mannnn lol ..let’s just say I’m practicing everyday ..whether it’s drawing in my sketchbook or coming up with ideas for my portfolio or watching TH-cam videos or tattoing on practice skin ..it’s trilling..I’m happy (sorry for the long message)
I just realised that I watched this video ages ago, I can't quite remember the context but I think it was around the time I got interested in tattooing. I've managed to stumble across it once again while looking for tips on how to build a portfolio and I just wanted to let you know how helpful this video was
Thanks for sharing ! :) My shop was just looking for part time help and maybe a bit of art preparation. I was maybe only a year out of school and had a ton of art to show but nothing really 'tattooesque' . But i just organised a portfolio with what i had making sure to put a mixture of every style and medium I've tried. They took me on immediately, i was full time within the first month and offered an Apprenticeship a year into working there. It all comes down to luck and perseverance i think, work hard to learn new styles and techniques and people will most certainly notice! Loved the video Holly :)
This was really inspiring!! Tattooing is something I really want to pursue in the near future, seeing stuff like this really adds fuel to my fire!! Thank you!
6:48 I just saw a tattoo on the first episode of the newest current season of ink master that looked just like, or very similar, to your moth drawing. It even had the skull, and I honestly think that your drawing looks so so much better.
the skull isn't a stylistic choice, it's the death's head hawk moth (the same one that was a very prominent inclusion in silence of the lambs) it's a very common moth to tattoo nowadays, i actually have one on each of my thighs!
I am IN LOVE with your skeleton Barbie drawing. It’s beautiful.
Did you draw these straight onto the paper or draw them in a sketchbook and scan them in to organise them etc? Love your vids!! So so helpful thank you
Those tea pots are excellent!
Your videos have made me so excited to finally make a portfolio!! I've always considered being a tattooist but I've always assumed I would never be confident enough with my art to permanently put it on someone's body. I recently started doing henna, though, and practicing designs I would want as tattoos and I think it's extremely fun (though I'm not very good at it yet) and people have suddenly been telling me that they would get my designs as tattoos and someone even recently asked me if they could get one of my drawings as a tattoo!! So thank you for giving me the confidence to actually take the first steps to trying to become an apprentice.
My portfolio sucked but thankfully I was accepted by my mentor.
What medium did you use? Sharpie? Pencil? Pen? I'm sure you used color pencils for the colored ones.
I just turned 16 and I’ve been drawing and doing art all my life. I just started working on my portfolio. But after I get that finished do I just walk into a tattoo shop and talk to them about an apprenticeship
The phases of the moon drawings are incredible
I do simple tattoos. Solid black and blackout tattoos. Basic colour tattoos. Cartoon characters and anthropomorphic head tattoos
Love all of these! If I was a tattooer I'd hire you on the spot. Also I want that dotd Barbie. So cute!
I wanted to do this when I got out of high-school. My parents wanted me too. Then people started to make comments about "it's on them for life" then I had a bad tattoo (still do unfortunately) and that totally derailed my idea and love. I may do this and try now that I'm older and wiser. Thank you.
Wow, honestly I didn't expect that they are so minimalist, I mean they are very good, but when I heard I need a good portfolio I was like omg I will need to do like fckn realistic portraits of people and dogs and colorful tattoostyles, level 10000 detailed things. But I guess it also depends on where you want to be an apprentice. I hope one day I can be confident with my portfolio to show it to an artist too. And thank you your videos help a lot!
My parents are hell bent on me not becoming a tattoo artist but it is my dream.
Inked JFK how old are you? Maybe theyll come around when you are older and realize its not a phase
Did you draw these in sharpee or pencil? I’m 17 and I really want to start early as a tattoo artist! How old do you have to be to become an apprentice?
most shops will only take you on from 18 and up or 21 in the UK, as then you're an adult legally etc.
I myself am 17 and iv secured myself an apprenticeship at a local tattoo studio, you don't have to be 18 but a lot of the time you do
@@klayroach4097 That’s awesome good for you dude!!! Do you have any advice for getting into the industry at 17?
love the purple eyebrow!!!
I was just wondering, before you got your apprenticeship, have you ever practice tattooing maybe on fake skin, fruits or something similar? Because becoming a tattoo artist is a big dream of mine but I though that apart from drawings done on paper you had to also show works done with a tattoo machine. Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful
July Joestar I asked a tattooist this when I was in a shop and they said they don't like it because you pick up bad habits they just want you basic from drawing usually so you can learn
Kirsty Oshea I didn't know that, thank you so much for the information! 😊
No no no you shouldn’t be purchasing a machine before you are tattooing safely as an apprentice. It will actually hinder your chances and studios will not be impressed. Good luck! X
Most shops actually look down on you if you've already purchased a tattoo machine and have done "scratchers" before learning good safety habits. They're less likely to take you on because they figure un-teaching you the bad habits is more work than it's worth.
So portfolios are more so drawings and not actual photos of you practicing ink on another person? Interesting! Thanks!
Nia Glasco most tattoo shops do not want to even know if you’ve done ink on another person because youre not licensed and it shows you’re careless and tattooing people without proper training
@@chaudiaadams9795 that’s how most people get started. They start on their own:teaching themselves, and then get an apprenticeship. There’s different routes for everyone, but not everyone starts in a shop or “the right way”
Soooo in love with the second to last sheet overall but specifically the bird skulls omg 😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️
Wow!!! This helps me feel a lot more confident with my work. I do a lot of realistic charcoal portraits, I think I'll include a lot of those in my portfolio while looking for an apprenticeship
Wow this actually doesn’t look hard I’m so excited to start my tattoo portfolio I’m 17 rn
thank you for sharing and being so colourful Holly =]
Thank Holly! Beautiful work and just the insight I needed on portfolio work. I just recently started taking my art seriously and am considering an apprenticeship.
Did anyone else watching this video look at one of her drawings and felt tempted to redraw it😭... anyone is me
This help so much!! I want to be a tattoo artist and then this pops up in my recommended. It’s fate
Loving the necklace
good drawings, especially the banner, haha "lady faces" that's cute!!!
Hey Holly! I have a question about apprenticeships. To put a long story short, the only places looking for apprentices at the moment aren't the best shops. they're not bad, just very standard. As someone looking for an apprenticeship, is an okay shop better than nothing? or should I wait it out? Honestly no amazing shops are taking apprenticeships anywhere near me and I've been accepted to a few in more average level shops. I've been debating this for a while!!
Sorry that wasn't really a long story short was it? Hope you can answer!
GAIA H did you ever find out from someone else? I would really like to know because there is a shop I know I can get into but it has low brow work
At your the foot in any door. Build up a awesome portfolio while you work there and move on. Gottacrawl before you walk! You got this
Love your accent! I've never been interested in going into this sort of work but it is fairly interesting. Keep up the good videos!!
Thankyou too much for your input and inspiration! Amazing work! God Bless!
Thank you for sharing. Great example of an apprenticeship earning portfolio!
You keep me motivated so much, thank you Holly!
How many of these drawings are from your imagination?
I struggle to draw what’s in my head but can draw well. Do I need to be able to draw from imagination
a lot of people are under the impression that a good artist is someone who can whip something out in no time with no reference. as any artist worth their salt will tell you:
nobody is able to draw something from memory/imagination perfectly, especially newer artists. (the pressure of being perfect is real out here) relying on that will only hinder your growth as an artist and cause you frustration. NEVER be afraid or ashamed to use a reference. professionals use things as reference all the time!! trying to draw something without a reference is like trying to cook without pots and pans. it’s a key tool that you can’t miss out on, especially new artist who aren’t completely certain about their creative process and need boosters for their imagination. i know i do! using a reference allows you to not worry about missing details or crucial body parts/muscles etc. and focus more on your technique/process/muscle memory building.
references are what give you key details about a piece that you don’t want to miss or distort. the more you practice drawing, the faster and better you will become. wishing you luck on your journey!!
@@KathleenH-do8dl So would it be okay for me to do my portfolio with references? Ofc I’ll include some original art I did myself but I was scared that I would have to design stuff because for some reason i’m terrified about anatomy:/ i never really actually learn it and I hate that i didn’t
I love your drawings u are an artist!! Very inspiring!! I want a tattoo by u
I love the underboob heart with flowers. First time ever considering. So pretty and cute. I love looking at these.
Geez. I see this and realize I definitely don't have the level... I knew it. But that's a slap in the face
This was super motivational! Thank you!
Thank you, this video really helped me! Your drawings are so amazing! My portfolio needs to be done in an year so I'm working hard :))
I also share your hatred for banners, great work as always.....even though they're older drawings, still good.
mostly i was looking at your eyebrows when watching this :D i like the "unusuality" in it :D
This is extremely helpful!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this! It really helps out xxxxx
Your art is so cheerful and vibrant. What a breath of fresh air. Are you using a mechanical pen in your drawings? How do you get such consistent line quality and width in your drawings?
HOLY COW ! tu es forte !!!!!
looks easy here i thought you need to show some mad drawing skills
Did you go to uni to study art? How did u prepare for the apprenticeship?
These are all excellent pieces
okay i love your portfolio! But the drawings you have there, are they in their original form? Like, did just draw them and put it in the portfolio or did you take a picture or something and then put it on the portfolio? Just because it all looks really clean and organized!
love the lil burger necklace!!!!
i hot a question, would you judt put the original drawings into a portfolio or does it also work with copies of drawings? my best ones are in sketchbooks that i would rather not cut out
it’s a drawing done by you, shouldn’t matter
What age would be best to start an apprenticeship????? I want to start when I've done my GCSEs but I'd be 16 and I don't know if I'd be allowed to do it that young
Eloise Elliott if you cant get a tattoo till 18 years old legally - then obviously at 18. Graduate first because generally they want you to graduate grade 12. Think of it as time to keep improving and work on your art
ha, nice timing for a little bit of bonus passag? #frecklyfrida is healing nicely x
That skeleton barbie 💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you for sharing!
Nice portfolio! Awesome creativity! Are you still doing tattoos for same place you started at, or?
My portfolio looked similar to this and I asked around and alot of studios said it was limited...i feel like I'm stuck here
Do you pay for apprenticeship?
no
Everything's so perfect! I struggle keeping any inked like straight want to sketch lol
I love the fact that you have liquid dnb in most of your videos 😂.
Got to be done!
I appreciate this! Thank you
Come back to the Netherlands please, I want your work on me!! :D
I love the barbie skeleton! Such a cool concept. I have just uploaded a portfolio tour on my channel and would love some feedback if you have the time? So hard to know what to put in sometimes!! Thanks for the video, really helpful x
very inspiring ! Thank you !
I do big A1 size hyper realistic drawings and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to bring them in to the tattoo place 🤣, also can you JUST bring realism drawings or do you need a mix of a lot of styles💜💜💜
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Yeah!!!Thank you!
Nice work!
great video and great work :)
really enjoyed this one (as I do with your other videos).
could I ask what media you used for the colours? tbh am OK at drawing black and grey but my colour needs improving!
peace
I think I've seen the last page on Pinterest or a very similar design.
How did you become a tattoo artist? I want to become a tattoo artist like you and I draw my own designs but I don't know where to start. Where did you start to become a tattoo artist, what did you do first e.g. health care, design, etc? Advice would be much appreciated, thank you
I can draw but my problem is making everything completely symmetrical especially with insects and geometrical shapes ugh.
Lorela watch her other videos she talks about only drawing half an image and then flipping it to make it symmetrical ;) hope that helps
Hey Holly! Thank you so much for your honest and helpful videos. I have a quick question that maybe you could help me with. I would be very very grateful if you have a second. I actually am not sure if portfolio for tattoo apprenticeship should be all hand-drawn originals or it should be prints of your designs (so in that case i can also draw on ipad, im a huge fan of digital painting)? I am pretty confused about this and sorry for my lack of knowledge haha :)
Id like to be a tattoo artist but I can only draw flowers/plants, realistic animals, and abstract pieces lol
Practice other stuff. Make a list of things you can't draw that are common to be tattooed and maybe put them in a hat and pull them out and give them a try, put the paper back and every time you pull it out you have to work on that. Being able to draw multiple things will help a lot☺
Olá sou do Brasil , estudando muito tatuagem com você.
also, did you stencil any or are all these free hand. they look great !
what work are known best for? color, back and grey, ect...
What number graphic pen do you use when drawing designs?
I've been working towards my portfolio for a while no and not really known how to progress it further, so this video has really helped. I have been drawing with pencils and paper and digitally also just to experiment and see what i can do. Bit of a weird question but for your colour designs are you just using basic colouring pencils you can buy from a craft shop or is it something else?
TIA
Jasmin
Thank you.
How old are you and for how long have you been drawing? Im asking because some people starts later in life.
+phatbastard0alkaline I'm 33, and was 29ish when I made this portfolio/started my apprenticeship. I've been drawing since I was little but only really started trying hard once I decided to get into tattooing
Do you have any digital art in your portfolios? I have a decent amount of pencil drawings but, recently got a ipad and have bin expierementing with digital i was just wondering if I should drop it for a while, while working on my portfolio or should i continue and add it on.
How do you get inspired? Are these paintings all just created by your mind or do you have a picture in front of you ?
Hello ma'am... Do you sell your flashes? They're awesome!!
Beautiful 💕
the zombie peace sign was so off on proportion
Hey there! I know you're busy so it's okay if you can't get back to me but I have a question for you.
I am an airbrush artist and have been in my apprenticeship for 6 months now, and I have just started tattooing fruits. However, one thing that I am finding immediately apparent is that my lines are remarkably shakey -- and I was afraid of this because I have had shakey hands my entire life (and airbrushing is much more forgiving than tattooing). So it's been very disheartening recently to see myself doing something poorly because of something that I can't really control.
Do you have any tips on how to help with shaking hands, and self confidence when starting out? I really want this to work out, but watching my biggest fear become a reality has really thrown a wrench in my confidence lately.
I have been learning on Coils, and do drawings with the machine attached to a pencil (so I can adjust to the weight) but it hasn't helped me out at all.
It would mean the world to me if you took a look at what I airbrush so you can get an idea from where I'm coming from:
sarahruggairbrush.com/portfolio
Thanks!
Awesome! 👌
are these all drawn on the same piece of paper or printed? can i use my ipad for some of the work and mix it in with handdrawn stuff>
Can you please give me my next tattoo ^-^ I love your work!