Tattoo Villa

A tattoo artist (also tattooer or tattooist) is an individual who applies permanent decorative tattoos, often in an established business called a tattoo shop, tattoo studio or tattoo parlour. Tattoo artists usually learn their craft via an apprenticeship under a trained and experienced mentor. They may also have to pass a state licensing exam. A tattoo apprenticeship traditionally lasts two years. For the first six months to a year, traditionally the apprentice is not allowed to tattoo but is trained in sanitation and proper safety techniques. The apprentice will be expected to clean and maintain the shop, as well as watch and continue to grow as an artist. This first year most apprentices quit and don`t ever achieve full completion. The cost of apprenticing can range from free labor around the shop to tens of thousands of dollars. However, completing an apprenticeship is only the beginning of the education. A tattoo artist will always learn and perfect new techniques and skills from others throughout his or her career. A tattoo artist (also tattooer or tattooist)is an individual who applies permanent decorative tattoos, often in an established business called a tattoo shop, tattoo studio or tattoo parlour. Tattoo artists usually learn their craft via an apprenticeship under a trained and experienced mentor. They may also have to pass a state licensing exam....