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All "tattoo artists" are artists. "Tattooers" are not artists, they just trace things and pretty much do bad work. Just because you have art supplies doesn't make you an artist.All tattoo artists are artists. Tattooers are not artists, they just trace things and pretty much do bad work. Just because you have art supplies doesn't make you an artist.

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No, you need a degree to support yourself while becoming an artist.

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