what must a person do inorder to be a certified tattooed artist? are there classes?

Question

is there anything on-line possible web site?

Answer 1

No, No, No, No, NO!!! Online tattoo lessons!! Really now! What next a how to disk??

Well for starters you need a lot of health and first aid classes. Bloodborne pathogens, CPR, and First Aid should be a minimum. Check your local red cross or DPOR for classes (online may not be valid for licensing). Ask at the local studios where they get theres. These are necessary for working in a shop in any capacity!!

You wont be paid off the bat, it takes months or even years before you can start tattooing for money unfortunately, so you may have to keep your dayjob aswell!! It is an art you are learning, not simply sticking pretty pictures on people with sharpie. We make this job look very easy but it takes a lot of hard work. You have to REALLY want it, its a lifestyle and a job that takes over your life.

go round some of your local shops and see what they think of your art work. Make sure you draw your *** off. Perhaps take a few graphic design and drawing classes. also see the sticky thread under apprenticeships in http://www.everytattoo.com/tattooforum/index.php tattoo forum. Do not try and go it alone. NEVER START OUT AS A SCRATCHER.Dont buy machines or anything else because you will have no idea what you are looking for. IF they wont take you ask why, ask for advice how to get to that point.

Exact licensing requirements vary by state and in CA even by County.

OH and BS to what evryone will tell you about abusing apprentices. you might have to clean tubes and stuff but that can be a good learning experience.If u want it that bad ull go through it and if a studio respects u enough they wont do it.

Answer 2

The answer to this question will depend upon where you live. In San Fransisco, and most California locations, it is required to have worked in a licensed tattoo parlor for a minimum of two years before you can get your own parlor. Other areas have differing laws. The best bet is to go around to the tattoo parlors in your area and ask if anyone is taking on aprentices. Ask how much the aprenticeship costs (tuition) and how much your supplies will cost. Ask how long the apreniceship takes and if you are contract bound to work in the shop for a minimum time period after graduating. This will all vary greatly depending on where you live, the laws of your area, and the requirements of various artists who run shops in that area.

Answer 3

Most states just require a health card of some sort.