Beginning Tattoo for Artists

Juliana welcomes you to the course and gives you an overview of what you will learn in order to start your tattoo career. Please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in this lecture.

In this class we will go over the basics of drawing for tattoo. If you are a full beginner, I will show you basic drawing principles, but it will be on you to practice and develop so you are ready to work as a tattoo student.

If you are an experienced artist, this is just a review and will put you in the right mindset to design for tattoo. Setting a structure at the beginning will save you a lot of time and suffering from having to re-draw designs because you didn't plan ahead.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

We will be adding to the principles we learned in the first drawing video. Here I demonstrate how to block in color and shading on tattoo designs and how I set up a design from a photo on an arm template.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

This might be the most important class of this whole course. Lots of people can draw, but sadly, not all tattoo studios know how to protect themselves and their customers from blood borne viruses and bacterial infection. In this class we cover hygiene principles and all the hygiene tools you will need for the studio.

I have included a sample medical form in the resources section of this lecture to give you a structure to be in communication with customers about their health. Their information must be kept private! If you do not you can be sued and your reputation will be destroyed. So protect yourself and protect your customers privacy.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

In this process class, will go over the basics of the whole tattoo process from drawing to aftercare. This is only an overview. We will cover more of the subjects in depth in the other videos. Come along and see how it is done.

I have included a design information form in the resources section of this lecture so you can create a structure when you contact customers with contact information, their design wishes, size and more.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

In this class we cover all the tools you will need to actually tattoo such as machines, needles, and inks. There is a lot to go over so it is a long video but stick with me and you will get a solid understanding of the different options available to you and why you should go with known brands instead of cheap knock-offs.

I will show you my tools and how they are assembled and why I chose the tools I work with. I like to keep things simple and you will see how I do it after I demonstrate my setup.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

Studio Setup is important to keep proper hygiene and to keep organisation in your studio. Different states or counties have different rules for tattoo studios. It is your responsibility to find that out from your health department you local rules. I show you the rules from my area and how I have it structured.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

In this class you will be introduced to the principles of using the tattoo machine and demonstrate how to do lining on practice skin. This will take some practice to get control of the machine, but with time you will grow in confidence and skill. Eventually you will be ready to tattoo skin and I show you the principles of skin tattooing in some slow-motion videos. Take your time and learn control before you tattoo on real skin.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

In this class you will be introduced to the principles of using the tattoo machine with shading needles and demonstrate how to do lining on practice skin. We will demonstrate different needles for different uses. Take your time and learn control before you tattoo on real skin.

If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

You have learned so much, but we still have more to go. Aftercare for tattoo is half the work of making sure a tattoo has a beautiful result, and it is out of your hands. Making sure the tattoo is properly protected when your customer leaves the studio is just the beginning. Educating your customer is the key. We will go over the aftercare process and what our customers leave the studio with.

Download the sample aftercare form in this lecture under resources. If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

It takes a lot to become a professional tattoo artist, but if you don't have customers, you have no business. We will go over the basics of how to do online marketing for your studio to get customers in the door.

Legally you also need acknowledgements and releases to make sure your business is protected. You will need to contact your local lawyer to help you set up acknowledgment forms based on the local system of law. That is your responsibility. We will talk about a few other items to make sure your professional practice is setup properly.

Download the sample acknowledgement form in this lecture under resources. If you haven't already, please download the 116 page ebook to use along with this course from the resources tab in Lecture 1.

The tattoo lifestyle seems very exciting and glamorous, which it is. There is also another side of the business you need to be prepared for such as long work hours, physical health, and stress. We will talk about preparing your lifestyle to be successful in the tattoo industry.