"I got my apprenticeship through blackmail and bribery." Haha, what a perfect way to start a video.

I was expecting Paul Booth to pop up and say something like "so back in the eighties, i was helping a friend rob a grave and then he asked me to tattoo his face right there and then..." **while staring at the floor like he's trying not to reveal too much**

"Not only did she have beauty, she has brains." "Well, not really. But I tried." I'm still dying of laughter lmao

This channel makes me want to learn how to tattoo...me without an artistic bone in my body haha

Damn he got no manners interrupting her all the time

"That's how I learnt to have sex" 😂 bro I'm dying over here

You NEED to make a video where tattoo artists react to Romeo Lacoste cause I dont think that he is that good Edit: Thank you so much for the likes🖤

Finally managed to find an apprenticeship after knockdowns and rejection. The rejection was mostly due to places already having apprenticeships and I got some good encouragement and advice from those places too. Never give up if it's what you want to do! I'm only a month into mine and yes I clean/take calls/make copious amounts of tea/coffee for free but the knowledge exchange is worth it. My studio also only requires me to be there part of the week so I can find myself a part time job (as I left my full time one to pursue this) and they're willing to work around me. As long as you have some mutual respect and an understanding with the people who are to be mentoring you, apprenticeships are wholly worth the sacrifice. Yes it sucks not being paid to do these jobs but they're so menial it honestly doesn't bother me. However, I'm in the UK so it may work differently over here.

that one guy keeps interrupting the woman next to him in all the videos and it's bugging the shit out of me lol. she isnt there for you to flirt with bro..

It's always been funny to me how big time artists say an apprenticeship is the only way to go, then they turn around and brag about how they started in their garage.

That one guy just KEEPS INTERRUPTING that brunette tattoo artist and it bugs the s*** out of me.

I love hearing about the different experiences, values and stories from these videos. Not every story is the same, and that is so Damn helpful.

7:29 two bros, chilling in a hot tub

I'm glad Trudy found tattooing. Much worse has happened when a student drops out of Viennese art school.

The way I got my apprenticeship is because I posted a picture of a piercing I did myself and the owner of the local tattoo shop called and offered me a piercing apprenticeship, and it eventually just merged into a tattoo apprenticeship after I showed him my art. I didn’t look for it. I never expected me to actually find something I enjoy doing that involved art. It is definitely one of the best things that’s happened to me.

2:40 Man god damn back off let her finish your interruptions is redundant and not helping with the story. (and the creepy eyes too damn)

Love this video! Ive been trying to find an apprenticeship and been shut down many times. I finally found an amazing artist who wanted to give me an apprenticeship when he saw my motivation. Like they said: improve your drawing skills, thats a big part.

This makes me happy to watch! I'm just finishing my apprenticeship and also went through it three different times. It's a long harsh road, but worth it ☺ so happy where I'm at now!

Bro I’m actually so excited and nervous for when I leave school to try get an apprenticeship. I did work experience in a tattoo parlour for a week where I just drew stuff, but to even get that work exp I had to call them like 4 times and email them excessively because they were the only parlour who even bothered to take my CV (I handed my cv into 10 parlours I think). From this video I can already tell it’s gonna be so difficult for me to get into the industry, but man I am willingly and so serious about it.

I see a lot of patience and wisdom in tattoo artists. They know their industry well

Mira!!! What an amazing artist! I've been tattooed by her - such a sweetheart.

i'm a self taught breather.

Niiru!!! Met him at a convention last year!! He has a really unique style! So cool he's on inked!

I absolutely adore Doreen Garner, I'm so thrilled to see her included in this compilation, I'll have to seek out more interviews with her

The guy who keeps hitting on that brunette really pisses me off

It’s really encouraging to hear that it’s possible to be successful and self taught (even if it’s not entirely self taught lol)

Why is there Jenna marbles music in the background?

3:53 HIS SHIRT HAS TOGA FROM MY HERO ACADEMIA

This video makes me happy 😊 thanks Inked!! ❤

I got my apprenticeship a couple months ago & everything they said is 100% real ( especially cleaning. You’re going to clean A LOT ) but if you really love the craft, it’s going to be worth it. I love what i do. on a side note though, if you’re experiencing serious abuse that you aren’t okay with, it’s okay to leave and find somewhere else. There are genuine artists out there willing to teach. Patience & determination is key 🙌🏻

I love these videos! Like I just found this channel in December and I've watched about 2 videos each day ^-^

This channel makes me wish I had applied myself when I was younger and actually learned how to draw. Being a tattoo artist sounds way cooler than being a landscaper 😂😂

I don't consider myself to be a big tattoo person, I have two big ones and one small one, but whenever I watch these videos and see all their amazing tattoos it makes me want to get another tattoo sooooooooo bad!

I really love how Jess talks and explains shit. Feels like she's a fun person to work with. I've been contemplting on taking on an apprenticeship that has been offered to me for these ast 1 or 2 yesrs now. And this video is encouraging me to take it. I'm quite the awkward shy boy who just happens to know how to draw.

This video made me want to further refine my drawing skills and start hand poked tattooing more than I have been

@6:19 This dude should write a book or a pamphlet called," Tattoo Apprenticeship for Dummies" or something. That was some pretty solid info. But this video was very informative and this channel is truly growing on me.

Why tf does it seem like getting an apprenticeship is so hard

Barbers and tattoo artist go through the same thing!! 😂😂🤣 I know ama a barber I can relate to there's story's

if theres a demand for such industry vocational trade schools can offer courses. Probably not so much because its lacking any regulations.

I’ve seen a lot of really amazing tattoos, I just hope one day I’ll be one of those artists.

I love that the people say they’re self taught make it clear that they still got help like everyone else haha

What do your professionals recommend for small towns? I’m not really a tattoo enthusiast (yet), just enthusiastic about my topics

I love how one of the artists has a toga (my hero acadamia) hoodie on,lol

How can you tell from a real apprenticeship from the fakes that just want free labor and burn you ones? Also how can you financially support yourself if some make you work 5+ days all day? I understand having a second job but the second would probably have to be only part time.

I think some shops use apprenticeships to "humble" artists first and foremost.. build trust first with an industry that historically has been a selective/secretive group for many decades not willing to share their lessons and tips with just anyone. That has changed with internet forums/videos/etc so now some of the biggest aspects of an apprenticeship is to teach industry standards like safety, equipment, health/business practices, and of course how to send a needle 1mm-2mm into skin correctly. There is a tattooer that approached it like this: tattooing isn't rocket science but the prerequisite should always be to draw, then draw some more, then keep drawing ... way before a machine ever goes into your hand.

Love this shit. Y'all rock 🖤😊

I've been seeking an apprenticeship for two decades so good luck all.

just BRUTAL

One day ! ⭐️✨

good to know niiru's a toga stan

my first day was clean the floors and the garbages and the bathrooms lol and that was pretty much it. i did some fundamental reading but yes . it was ok clean clean clean and the whole thing is very clean

i wonder how long must one be an apprentice before they become "legit”

OMG THE TOGO HOODIE😩😩😩 0:11

2:45 LMAO REJECTED!!

As someone who went through the process of an apprenticeship... I can relate a lot. I also got a contract in the beginning, however, it was a contract with no legal standing. My boss was a dude who thought opening up a tattoo parlour would be a way to earn easy money. Basically, he didn't know shit about tattooing and wanted to profit of other people's work. I had to work six days a week at the shop, clean shit for the artists. I was not allowed to leave their sides during the day and draw in my free time to present shit to a boss who doesn't know about drawing either. During my apprenticeship, I was yelled at daily, forced to tattoo people in shitty conditions and do tattoos that were too advanced for my level because my boss wanted the money. Additionally, I spend multiple months without anyone to teach me and my mentors rapidly changed. No one really was motivated to teach me shit, so I was still self taught in the end. I was sexually molested by the men who taught me, I was bullied, insulted and my hard work was ignored. All while paying a dude lots of money who didn't know shit. I'm glad that I was able to get an apprenticeship nevertheless. It's hard to get into the buisness and I would rather go through the same shit again than not be able to tattoo. I wouldn't agree that apprenticeships nowadays are so much easier. I just think that more people get lucky because - let's be honest - you wouldn't want to put someone through this kind of shit if you had to yourself. And I know hardly any people who got lucky. Many people I know were promised apprenticeships only because the studios wanted someone to clean for free. They didn't learn shit.

How are artist selected to do these interviews?

Niiru !!!

Jess is everything

I wanna know how some tattoo artist get an apprenticeship without getting any tattoos at all if they say you have to hang around the shop all the time and get lots of work done by the artists in the shop you want to apprentice at.

I love Monikka Velvet too much

when you realize that girl was working 7-days a week to make other people money, and it looks like apprenticeships for tattoo artist are no pay. Are you guys even profitable, if these shops rely on free labor? Shitty exploitative business it sounds like for most of the people in it.

I wish there was an animators version of this show

god i love jess

Jess! Love her.

Trudy lines is such a weird type of beautiful

Red Baron Ink Crew!

Do u know how to sew up an artery? YESSSS !

3:39 I could listen to her talk all day. Beautiful 😍

I'm interested in getting a tattoo, never had one before. Can you do a video about what to expect, what a beginning person that is looking for an artist should do, and anything that will help the tattooing process go smoother?

Hey Inked idk if you read these but I feel like these videos have some pacing issues. I really like them, but they tend to drag as the video continues.

Nice toga hoodie bro

You are all very beautiful, talented, special individuals. I see no sheep here. You walk your own paths. Get on with it then!

I don’t know where my life is going, I like to draw and like art shit and it’s the only thing I’m good at. I like tattoos so I guess I wanna do that but have no idea where to start.

one scratcher disliked this video

Niiru has a toga shirt and I really wanna be his friend?

Everyone's talking about how this video makes it seem so hard, meanwhile I just really fucking want Niiru's hoodie

Well shit no wonder there are so many scratchers. It sounds like the industry cares nothing about their employees. People shit on Amazon but these guys run all over their people. But it’s okay because “no pain no gain” and “sacrifice.” And Apprenticeships sound like a shitshow. From what it sounds like they make you take calls, clean the store, etc. ya know, shit that they legally have to pay you for based on labor laws. If you’re gone and the artists have to do fewer tattoos to handle phone calls, they’re breaking the law.

I'm big into drawing and making art in general and where I go to get piercings I was offered an apprenticeship for when I turned 18. Unfortunately, in the sense of I can't accept, I am graduating at 17 and leaving my state for college. I still want to tattoo but with plans to attend MIT and then Med school, it would be hard. I would love to tattoo, but I'm debating if I want to make a living off of art. I feel like if I looked at it in terms of paychecks and bills I would begin to resent it

what is this piece of piano music playing in the background called, please ? ^_^

Nice Toga shirt

My man in a BNHA hoodie I dig it

Joey Perez did my first tattoo he’s based out of New York 10/10

Josh Lord tattooed the Avengers 😭🤍

Is there a link to Fan's work? Can't find anything.

My apprenticeship is a lot of cleaning and doing the receptionist job.... is that wrong?

The first girl 💚

the guy at 3:53 is wearing a toga(bnha) hoodie omfg.

"KZfaq How to tattoo That's I learned how to have sex." I'm dead

These stories are interesting, but less than brutal

How old do you have to be to start an apprenticeship? I'm 15 but I reallllly wanna start and learn how to tattoo and stuff.

These practices don't shine a positive light on the industry. They're archaic and immature. People should have more self-worth than that and others should have more respect and consideration. It sounds like frat houses of lore. Tradition? No. Stupidity.

Okay I'm going to be that guy.. Why is Jess Machete so beautiful. I'm struggling to keep up with the stories of hers but it's like I go deaf

Niiru has a himako toga shirt on

Ok so how could you possibly kill someone by tattooing them? I heard this so often now and it seems so weird to me. (talking about the thing he says at 9:24 for example)

How might you kill someone with a tattoo? Severe infection?

Do I have to be a apprentice to be a tattoo artist

If I had any type or artistic bone in my body I would more than likely be a tattoo artist.

Where are the brutal stories at?

I graduated art school and decided that animation wasnt my thing and have decided to move onto being a tattoo artist. How do you become a tattoo artist? Is an apprenticeship necessary? Is tattoo school something worth looking into?

Who’s that woman artist at 2:46?