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Completely subjective question. It all depends on your natural talent and the amount of time you have to offer to learn. In most instances, an apprentice serves at least a year under a tattoo artist before they are told that they are ready and can start to really become a "tattoo artist".

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How much years of school to be a tattoo artist?

"You must go to art school for 10 years then go to Tattoo Artist school for 15. I suggest going to Yvette's School of Tattoo's. " And if this is the case, then there would be NO tattoo artists, or very few. Ever wonder how there are Tattoo Artists that are 20 years old? Doesn't make sense with the above statement. A tattoo artist goes through a formal apprenticeship, that can vary between 1-8 years depending on the shop and the area.


What kind of school do you go to to become a tattoo artist?

In the commonwealth of Virginia, tattoo school is regulated and has required curriculum to obtain professional tattoo artist licensure. You must also take CPR, First Aid, & Blood Borne Pathogens.


How long does school take for tattoo and piercing artist?

The regulations for tattoo school length vary by location. In Virginia, according to www.tattoo-training.net, school takes 750 hours. This leads to professional licensure. As a professional tattoo artist I can tell you that there is no such thing as a mandatory tattoo school. Some states require that the artist have been through an apprenticeship for a certain amount of time, but there is no requirement to go to "tattoo school." As a matter of fact, most reputable tattoo artists laugh at the notion of a tattoo school. These schools promise to teach you to be a tattoo artist in 2 weeks... The typical apprenticeship lasts for at least 1-2 years. Having said that, how do you expect a classroom full of students to learn in 2 weeks what a single student takes years to learn in a hands-on environment?


What are the requirement for tattoo artist?

you have to be an artist first and go through collage


Will a tattoo artist do a tattoo over spider veins?

yes they will go over it


How do you get a tattoo license in the state of Virginia?

Go and talk to a local tattoo artist about the process.


How long do you need education of college to be a artist?

You do not have to go to any school to be an artist, you just have to be someone who makes artwork.


How much does a half sleeve tattoo cost?

Depends on the artist and how detailed the tattoo is and if it is in color or not. Figure a basic 200.00 to start and go up from there. Each artist sets their price.


When you get a tattoo does it puss ink?

I know multiple people with tattoos and no. I do not think they puss ink. You should probably go to the tattoo artist and question him, or go to the doctor.


How long artist go to school?

An artist can do very well without even completing high school. However, to be competitive in the marketplace and to have confidence in employment, most artist's study for at least 4 years after completing high school.


Would you let your tattoo artist boyfriend do your tattoo if it is your own design?

if it were me, and i have seen his tattoos before and how well he does, then i would say go for it =)


If you are not a tattoo artist how do you start your own tattoo studio?

To start a tattoo shop you or an employee has to be licensed to tattoo in the state you are living in. To get licensed you normally go through a six month apprenticeship and then take board exams.