What are the working conditions for an artist?

Answer 1

First, talk with the client about procedure and regulations you will be following.
Have the client fill out a form of consent for the tattoo for legal reasons. You will need
to see their picture ID, and if they are under 18, you need to see birth certificate and an ID of the Client, as well as the parent, or legal documentation stating the client is emancipated, and an ID.
Talk with the client about the Design they want, and if it's going to look horrible, don't be afraid to make a suggestion. Try not to judge or impose your ideals on the customer, you wont make any money, and you will lose clientele.
After you get an understanding of what the customer wants, you will need to make a sketch of what they want, and have them approve. If the sketch is approved you will then
draw an outline, and place it on transfer paper. The transfer is applied to the skin with a tattoo goo, and then you start to tattoo.

As far as shop stuff goes. You need to keep the shop clean, keep all consent forms on file, and keep internments and tools clean. The chairs need to be wiped down before and after each client. Guns need to be auto-claved, and needles and ink caps need to be disposed of properly. Gloves need to be changed before and after the tattoo. As well as during clean up, and if you touch anything, gloves MUST BE CHANGED. Hands do need to be washed even if you are wearing gloves. Health Department guidelines have to be followed, or you can get your tattoo license taken away.

Answer 2

Working conditions can vary greatly for tattoo artists. However, most tattoo studios are small, clean environments, often located in large metropolitan areas.
Tattoo artists must be able to deal with a variety of personality types.

Answer 3

what are the duties of a tattoo artist?

Consultation

• Meeting with clients for a consultation before a tattoo is an aspect that every tattoo artist must execute while working in a shop. A consultation with a client includes discussing placement, size and color of a tattoo, looking at reference materials that the client provides for the artwork, and collecting a deposit before beginning to draw the tattoo design. The client and tattoo artist discuss options and details for the design to prevent the tattoo artist from drawing a design that is not in the realm of the client's vision. Drawing a design for the second time wastes valuable time and money for the tattoo artist.

Drawing

• Preparing a drawing or design for a client sometimes requires an artist to draw after hours or before coming into work. A tattoo artist traces the body part onto a piece of transparent tracing paper to have an outline of the size to work with. The design is drawn in pencil with notes detailing color or background filler. The client's name, phone number, and appointment date and time are written on the tracing paper to keep the tattoo artist organized. The client receives a phone call when the drawing is finished to inform them that it is ready for approval.

Sterilization and Sanitation

• Sterilization and sanitation are necessary for a tattoo artist to avoid spreading blood borne pathogens from client to client or to themselves and other shop employees. Scrubbing tubes, placing them in an ultrasonic and sterilizing them in an autoclave is a daily process for a tattoo artist. Sterilizing needles in the autoclave and purchasing other one time use products, such as razors and ink caps, contribute to a safe environment. Spraying down workstations, chairs and equipment with a germicidal spray is required before and after each tattoo.

  A tattoo artist bandages a tattoo after performing the procedure and advises the client not to touch the tattoo to avoid the exuding bodily fluids transferring to any surface in the tattoo shop.

Aftercare Knowledge

• Clients complete legal paperwork before receiving a tattoo. The tattoo artist looks over the paperwork to see if the client has any condition that causes issues when a tattoo is healing, such as Diabetes, anemia, or an immune deficiency disease. For some diseases, such as hepatitis C or HIV, the shop may require a note from the client's physician stating that the client is well enough to receive and heal a tattoo. After performing a tattoo, the tattoo artist explains to the client orally how to take care of the tattoo, and gives the client written instructions to take home. If a client comes back to the shop with a tattoo that is not healing properly, the tattoo artist needs to be able to troubleshoot the healing and explain to the client the steps to take to get the tattoo to heal.

Promotion

• Tattoo artists are independent contractors and need to advertise their work to form a client base. A strong, clean portfolio of the artist's work is present at the shop at all times. A printed version of the portfolio is available for a client walking into the shop and a digital version on the shop's website for people who are web Surfing for a new tattoo artist. Drawing, printing and distributing professional business cards and stickers with an example of the tattoo artist's work allow a miniature version of a portfolio to reach other potential clients. Submitting work to tattoo magazines and participating in tattoo conventions also help advertise the tattoo artist.

Answer 4

1. Everything you eat will be generally wrapped in paper or Styrofoam and generally cold.

2. Whatever time you tell your wife you will be getting home will be wrong.

3. You cant go anywhere without some one recognizing you and they or someone will wanna talk about their 'next' tattoo...

4. And you always hear the same questions. 'how many you got?' [A. one] 'ONE??' [A. yeah, I only got one skin!} ' Do they hurt?' [A. not now!} "Which one hurt the most?' [A. The last one.} 'Which one was the last one?' [A. Every danged one of them, once upon a time!!!!!]

5. And every now and then when being asked the same silly questions, some one will grab your arm and twist it to better look at your 'tats'.

6. TV does NOT show it properly.

7. It does take a while to complete a tattoo, and they all hurt.

8. Usually the more disgusting a person, the more they want to be their boyfriend, even if you are married.

9. We are not always friendly. If you stop me while I am trying to spend time with my kids, I will tell you where you can go, how to get there, and what you can do once you get there in a way that my kids will start crying from the description.

Answer 5

Many artists work in fine- or commercial-art studios located in office buildings, warehouses, or lofts. Others work in private studios in their homes. Some fine artists share studio space, where they also may exhibit their work. Studio surroundings usually are well lighted and ventilated; however, fine artists may be exposed to fumes from glue, paint, ink, and other materials and to dust or other residue from filings, splattered paint, or spilled fluids. Artists who sit at drafting tables or who use computers for extended periods may experience Back pain, eyestrain, or fatigue.

Artists employed by publishing companies, advertising agencies, and design firms generally work a standard workweek. During busy periods, they may work overtime to meet deadlines. Self-employed artists can set their own hours, but may spend much time and effort selling their artwork to potential customers or clients and building a reputation.

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Answer 6

Tattoo artists work on commission therefore it is sort of incalcuable in a way.

Answer 7

you can make at least 150,000 in 2 or less years

Answer 8

usually what ever the artist wants, one down the street from me plans his appointments around whathe'd like to do that day

Answer 9

put needle in skin with color... (: