Tattoo Artists

What do they do?

• Draw up outlines of the customer's idea
• Tattoo the idea using shading techniques
• Peircings
• Specialize in Sterilization and Safety

Skills?

• Drawing skills first and foremost!
• Knowledge of using needles
• People skills and patience

How to become an tattooist

• Have at least a GED 
• At least 18 years old
• Completed an apprenticeship, commonly of 3 years
• Have a license (in most states)
• Learn to work with needles first on inanimate objects (fruits, leather, et)

Meet Sasha Unisex

• Creates amazing watercolor-like tattoos
• Often uses geometric shapes in her designs
• Lives in St. Petersburg, Russia
• My new favorite artist!

Tattooists work in tattoo/body modification studios. More experienced artists sometimes choose to start their own studios.

Highest Annual Salary Per State

Highest paid tattoo artists

• Scott Campbell - $1,000 the first hour/$200 every hour after
• Ami James - $500/hr
• Amil Gupta - $ 450/hr
• Paul Booth - $300/hr
• Kat Von D - $200/hr

Artist's salary largely depends on the amount of client they have.

Some increase their prices depending on their cost of living.

Alliance of Professional Tattooists:

An organization that addresses health and safety issues.

National Tattoo Association:

Helps bring awareness of tattooing as an art form, and helps advance quality, safety standards and professionalism within the tattoo community.