Here’s three things you NEED if you want to be a tattoo artist 1.) You need a mentor that will take the time week after week to teach you the skills and techniques you will need to pull off banger tattoos! They should be hands on and willing to show you these things. 2.) You need to be able to take constructive criticism. As artists the best way we grow is through critique. You should always be open to listening to what other artists may have to say that’s constructive and can improve your art. The answer is almost always “more black” IYKYK 3.) You need to know the foundations of art. Composition will translate from paper to skin in ways of fitting the piece to a body part instead of a square or rectangular canvas. Depth will help you develop your tattoos from looking flat to jumping off the skin. Knowing your color theory will help your designs pop and draw the eye around the piece and contrast will keep your image clean and readable from a distance as well as give your piece depth. They all work together to create fine art and in turn translates to tattooing So you wanna be a tattoo artist? Comment “mentorship” and I’ll send you the link to get the goods!

Here are 3 things you need to look for in a potential mentor or shop when seeking an apprenticeship! 1.) The shop you choose should be someplace you yourself would want to get tattooed in. A clean and professional environment will set the tone for your clientele as well as the vibe for where you’ll be learning. 2.) The mentor you choose is possibly the most important part of your tattoo journey. Make sure you choose someone who inspires you. The artist you decide to learn from should not only have clean and crisp tattoos but a good set up to keep their books organized. 3.) Make sure that the person you choose has time for you!! If you’re at the shop more then your mentor that’s a huge 🚩🚩! If your mentor isn’t asking you to draw or practice on fake skin you should be asking for assignments. On that same topic your mentor should encourage you to watch them tattoo and ask questions! If they get mad at you asking questions that’s also a 🚩🚩🚩. If you’re aspiring to become a tattoo apprentice you can sign up for updates on my website through the mentorship tab and get email updates as they come out! Www.hivetattoo.ink/mentorship #tattoo #tattoomentor #tattoocoach #coaching #tattooapprenticeship #michigantattooartist

Still working on a name for my class but it’ll come to me! It’ll cover these 5 Pillars in great depth. 1.) What to expect! 2.) Portfolio building from 0 to hero baby! 3.) Social media and how it impacts my career. 4.) Where do I start looking and how do I present myself to potential shop owners and mentors. 5.) Red flags and gold stars, what you do and do not want in a mentor and potential shop. To stay up to date on this make sure you get on the email list on my website through the “Mentorship” tab! . . . #tattooapprentice #onlineclasses #tattootalk #aspiringtattooartist #tattoomentor #mentorship #leadbyexample #aspiringapprentice #michigantattooartist

Small businesses always start somewhere. Heres my tattoo journey in 90 seconds. #originstory #femalebusinessowner #mentor #inspirational #femaletattooartist #tattoomentor @Hive Tattoo Studio . Michigan @Alexandra @kera @corbobart

This is YoshiSteve, a caiman lizard :) i rescued him. He has MBD (metabolic bone disease), itll never be right but hopefully with proper care and nutrition itll never get any worse 🤞🏻#caimanlizard #feedingreptiles #reptilekeeper #michigantattooartist