Holly! I doubt you remember me since you know you get so many comments but I got my apprenticeship!!! I wrote on one of your videos (cant find which one) and told you about my struggles. I kept it up and now Im an apprentice!! Thank you for telling me not to give up!!
@sendii694 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Hope ur still enjoying it after 1 year
@kukukuki82973 жыл бұрын
How long did it take for you?
@ndiaperkins59993 жыл бұрын
How did you do it I’m trying to get a portfolio together but I don’t think my art is any good
@pennyt27773 жыл бұрын
@@kukukuki8297 Oh god first off I will say the absolute worst thing you can do is to compare yourself with others when it comes to this field of work since there are different levels of competition in every city. I had the great bad luck that my city has a tattoo shop at like every corner so for me it took 3 years because they all said "we dont need more competition" a guy who worked an hour from me said it took him 5 months and he had barely any art experience while I had gone to school, so honestly? Its alot about connections/luck when trying to get a foot in, if youve got neither you just need to be hellishly stubborn.
@pennyt27773 жыл бұрын
@@ndiaperkins5999 Well first off you need to know that there are MANY tattoo artists who start off barely being able to draw stick figures, I found that out while working, hearing it from their own mouths and oh boy did that kind of piss me off. I would say that every shop will tell you different things they look for so if youre just starting, put together a portfolio of pieces you feel really proud of. Dont think you need to be Rembrandt to make it, you can start off at any stage of art as long as youre willing to work and youre stubborn. I would say scan all your pieces into a computer, make it a PDF portfolio and email it out to any shop you have your eye on. Its a pandemic so now is the time for the shy folks! Just keep at it, send it everywhere and be aware that some shops are a little rude because they get away with it (its not a reflection on anyones skill its just a pattern Ive noticed.)
@EmpressOvHell7 жыл бұрын
Your portfolio is impressive, you already had the style down.
@kaylacarwile86597 жыл бұрын
You're such a positive tattoo artist, most of the artists I've talked to are super negative about the industry which is clearly a way to scare my off but I've been getting tattooed by different artist and can of dipping my toe in a bit without being forward about wanting an apprenticeship just because I'm still in art school. So all this knowledge you share is super helpful and generous. Thank you so much!
@starholdway66 жыл бұрын
I love how you say lady faces! It reminds me of how Phil Lester said lady door
@botheredwoman9514 жыл бұрын
Hi phannie :) reminded me of the same thing!
@TDrA0 Жыл бұрын
I’m meeting with an artist near me next weekend to show him my work and talk about a potential apprenticeship. Videos like this are so helpful while preparing
@KalvinRosario7 жыл бұрын
So my question is, how do you feel after 3 years as a tattoo artist. I just became an apprentice and I'm loving every moment of it. My boss isn't a douche and isn't making me do weird stuff like wash his car, he's actually teaching me. Not sure if that correlates to how you perceive the career later on. I feel like people who have a bad apprenticeship generally had a bad taste in their mouth for the industry
@HollyAstralTattoo7 жыл бұрын
+Yokai Moose i LOVE being a tattoo artist!
@rokirwan39936 жыл бұрын
What jobs do you have to do in your apprenticeship? How much do you clean and to what extent? For example in mine, I scrub the skirting boards and door frames weekly. I also run small errands for the tattooists eg. grab there lunch, put their money in their bank accounts etc. Just want to know if yours is similar? Also how soon did you start learning?
@StaticRooster7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing ! :) My shop was just looking for part time help and maybe a bit of art preparation. I was maybe only a year out of school and had a ton of art to show but nothing really 'tattooesque' . But i just organised a portfolio with what i had making sure to put a mixture of every style and medium I've tried. They took me on immediately, i was full time within the first month and offered an Apprenticeship a year into working there. It all comes down to luck and perseverance i think, work hard to learn new styles and techniques and people will most certainly notice! Loved the video Holly :)
@desmonddoodles3395 жыл бұрын
I just realised that I watched this video ages ago, I can't quite remember the context but I think it was around the time I got interested in tattooing. I've managed to stumble across it once again while looking for tips on how to build a portfolio and I just wanted to let you know how helpful this video was
@aspen17137 жыл бұрын
This was really inspiring!! Tattooing is something I really want to pursue in the near future, seeing stuff like this really adds fuel to my fire!! Thank you!
@AleSoCrafty4 жыл бұрын
I’m 29 and as an artist, I never experienced happiness in any job I had before... as a kid, art was more of a hobby to me..having a steady ($) job wasn’t counting art at all..starving artists..I’m talking about the 90s..mom used to say “I don’t wanna see you at the corner of the street selling your art and starving to death”...talk about dream killer..ironically, art brought me back to not starving to death today ( got a job at Sephora) and let me tell you, I was a cashier and I didn’t care that I wasn’t on stage doing client’s makeup.. and I didn’t care that I was standing up for so many hrs to come out after 12am for a two hr ride from Manhattan all the way to Rockaway (that meant the A line all the way to the last stop and then walk 15 minutes)I didn’t care.. I was so happy..I was in the middle of Times Square working at Sephora!... that was only a seasonal job..(at this point I finished drawing and inking one sketchbook..everyday I would draw in the train) and I made up my mind..and decided to become a tattoo artist.. idk what it is about the sound of that machine mannnn lol ..let’s just say I’m practicing everyday ..whether it’s drawing in my sketchbook or coming up with ideas for my portfolio or watching KZfaq videos or tattoing on practice skin ..it’s trilling..I’m happy (sorry for the long message)
@MissBlueEyeliner6 жыл бұрын
I am IN LOVE with your skeleton Barbie drawing. It’s beautiful.
@winternightmarecrochet7 жыл бұрын
Those tea pots are excellent!
@plz.ask.7 жыл бұрын
Your videos have made me so excited to finally make a portfolio!! I've always considered being a tattooist but I've always assumed I would never be confident enough with my art to permanently put it on someone's body. I recently started doing henna, though, and practicing designs I would want as tattoos and I think it's extremely fun (though I'm not very good at it yet) and people have suddenly been telling me that they would get my designs as tattoos and someone even recently asked me if they could get one of my drawings as a tattoo!! So thank you for giving me the confidence to actually take the first steps to trying to become an apprentice.
@roseboyes55366 жыл бұрын
Did you draw these straight onto the paper or draw them in a sketchbook and scan them in to organise them etc? Love your vids!! So so helpful thank you
@rofllol2556 жыл бұрын
6:48 I just saw a tattoo on the first episode of the newest current season of ink master that looked just like, or very similar, to your moth drawing. It even had the skull, and I honestly think that your drawing looks so so much better.
@OfficialPulseDrummer5 жыл бұрын
the skull isn't a stylistic choice, it's the death's head hawk moth (the same one that was a very prominent inclusion in silence of the lambs) it's a very common moth to tattoo nowadays, i actually have one on each of my thighs!
@FoxesAbove2 жыл бұрын
And it’s easier to make a good drawing than a good tattoo
@passivepassions6 жыл бұрын
What medium did you use? Sharpie? Pencil? Pen? I'm sure you used color pencils for the colored ones.
@inkushinobi79055 жыл бұрын
My portfolio sucked but thankfully I was accepted by my mentor.
@Paykwee5 жыл бұрын
Love all of these! If I was a tattooer I'd hire you on the spot. Also I want that dotd Barbie. So cute!
@connormills57856 жыл бұрын
I do simple tattoos. Solid black and blackout tattoos. Basic colour tattoos. Cartoon characters and anthropomorphic head tattoos
@calinabugnitz15146 жыл бұрын
I just turned 16 and I’ve been drawing and doing art all my life. I just started working on my portfolio. But after I get that finished do I just walk into a tattoo shop and talk to them about an apprenticeship
@vegangraves9 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing and being so colourful Holly =]
@nikoszkariofilisz83005 жыл бұрын
Wow, honestly I didn't expect that they are so minimalist, I mean they are very good, but when I heard I need a good portfolio I was like omg I will need to do like fckn realistic portraits of people and dogs and colorful tattoostyles, level 10000 detailed things. But I guess it also depends on where you want to be an apprentice. I hope one day I can be confident with my portfolio to show it to an artist too. And thank you your videos help a lot!
@KATSUvo2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to do this when I got out of high-school. My parents wanted me too. Then people started to make comments about "it's on them for life" then I had a bad tattoo (still do unfortunately) and that totally derailed my idea and love. I may do this and try now that I'm older and wiser. Thank you.
@montyallday12464 жыл бұрын
Did you draw these in sharpee or pencil? I’m 17 and I really want to start early as a tattoo artist! How old do you have to be to become an apprentice?
@nickyhanssen98534 жыл бұрын
most shops will only take you on from 18 and up or 21 in the UK, as then you're an adult legally etc.
@klayroach40974 жыл бұрын
I myself am 17 and iv secured myself an apprenticeship at a local tattoo studio, you don't have to be 18 but a lot of the time you do
@hayleyholland82873 жыл бұрын
@@klayroach4097 That’s awesome good for you dude!!! Do you have any advice for getting into the industry at 17?
@solota2z6474 жыл бұрын
Thank Holly! Beautiful work and just the insight I needed on portfolio work. I just recently started taking my art seriously and am considering an apprenticeship.
@bugzpudding4 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! This helps me feel a lot more confident with my work. I do a lot of realistic charcoal portraits, I think I'll include a lot of those in my portfolio while looking for an apprenticeship
@mollie_selfe2787 жыл бұрын
Soooo in love with the second to last sheet overall but specifically the bird skulls omg 😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️
@carlbruce41002 жыл бұрын
Thankyou too much for your input and inspiration! Amazing work! God Bless!
@shakirawilliamson83675 жыл бұрын
love the purple eyebrow!!!
@julestalent87627 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering, before you got your apprenticeship, have you ever practice tattooing maybe on fake skin, fruits or something similar? Because becoming a tattoo artist is a big dream of mine but I though that apart from drawings done on paper you had to also show works done with a tattoo machine. Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful
@lunarlight25857 жыл бұрын
July Joestar I asked a tattooist this when I was in a shop and they said they don't like it because you pick up bad habits they just want you basic from drawing usually so you can learn
@julestalent87627 жыл бұрын
Kirsty Oshea I didn't know that, thank you so much for the information! 😊
@jemmahurst29026 жыл бұрын
No no no you shouldn’t be purchasing a machine before you are tattooing safely as an apprentice. It will actually hinder your chances and studios will not be impressed. Good luck! X
@siberiaswan40605 жыл бұрын
Most shops actually look down on you if you've already purchased a tattoo machine and have done "scratchers" before learning good safety habits. They're less likely to take you on because they figure un-teaching you the bad habits is more work than it's worth.
@chloehulse5976 жыл бұрын
The phases of the moon drawings are incredible
@amay76607 жыл бұрын
Love your accent! I've never been interested in going into this sort of work but it is fairly interesting. Keep up the good videos!!
@13thNemesis7 жыл бұрын
You keep me motivated so much, thank you Holly!
@claudiagracethompson47555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! It really helps out xxxxx
@creatorofpizza5 жыл бұрын
So portfolios are more so drawings and not actual photos of you practicing ink on another person? Interesting! Thanks!
@chaudiaadams97955 жыл бұрын
Nia Glasco most tattoo shops do not want to even know if you’ve done ink on another person because youre not licensed and it shows you’re careless and tattooing people without proper training
@christinacassiano60982 жыл бұрын
@@chaudiaadams9795 that’s how most people get started. They start on their own:teaching themselves, and then get an apprenticeship. There’s different routes for everyone, but not everyone starts in a shop or “the right way”
@inkushinobi79056 жыл бұрын
My parents are hell bent on me not becoming a tattoo artist but it is my dream.
@ginanguyen30615 жыл бұрын
Inked JFK how old are you? Maybe theyll come around when you are older and realize its not a phase
@lillylaurel57432 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@haley75956 жыл бұрын
Loving the necklace
@a2-3876 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Great example of an apprenticeship earning portfolio!
@judejude3116 жыл бұрын
Hey Holly! I have a question about apprenticeships. To put a long story short, the only places looking for apprentices at the moment aren't the best shops. they're not bad, just very standard. As someone looking for an apprenticeship, is an okay shop better than nothing? or should I wait it out? Honestly no amazing shops are taking apprenticeships anywhere near me and I've been accepted to a few in more average level shops. I've been debating this for a while!! Sorry that wasn't really a long story short was it? Hope you can answer!
@ginanguyen30615 жыл бұрын
GAIA H did you ever find out from someone else? I would really like to know because there is a shop I know I can get into but it has low brow work
@nurata14 жыл бұрын
At your the foot in any door. Build up a awesome portfolio while you work there and move on. Gottacrawl before you walk! You got this
@GQ3MindSpeaks2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Mariela0183aa3 жыл бұрын
Wow this actually doesn’t look hard I’m so excited to start my tattoo portfolio I’m 17 rn
@EarthenCavy2 жыл бұрын
This is extremely helpful!! Thank you!
@camillacarlyle21656 жыл бұрын
good drawings, especially the banner, haha "lady faces" that's cute!!!
@AlexasArtRoom2 жыл бұрын
This was super motivational! Thank you!
@stonemuzza83114 жыл бұрын
How many of these drawings are from your imagination? I struggle to draw what’s in my head but can draw well. Do I need to be able to draw from imagination
@KathleenH-do8dl4 жыл бұрын
a lot of people are under the impression that a good artist is someone who can whip something out in no time with no reference. as any artist worth their salt will tell you: nobody is able to draw something from memory/imagination perfectly, especially newer artists. (the pressure of being perfect is real out here) relying on that will only hinder your growth as an artist and cause you frustration. NEVER be afraid or ashamed to use a reference. professionals use things as reference all the time!! trying to draw something without a reference is like trying to cook without pots and pans. it’s a key tool that you can’t miss out on, especially new artist who aren’t completely certain about their creative process and need boosters for their imagination. i know i do! using a reference allows you to not worry about missing details or crucial body parts/muscles etc. and focus more on your technique/process/muscle memory building. references are what give you key details about a piece that you don’t want to miss or distort. the more you practice drawing, the faster and better you will become. wishing you luck on your journey!!
@gianf.113 жыл бұрын
@@KathleenH-do8dl So would it be okay for me to do my portfolio with references? Ofc I’ll include some original art I did myself but I was scared that I would have to design stuff because for some reason i’m terrified about anatomy:/ i never really actually learn it and I hate that i didn’t
@FoxesAbove2 жыл бұрын
@@gianf.11 yes use reference images just make it your own
@dxmyana99136 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video really helped me! Your drawings are so amazing! My portfolio needs to be done in an year so I'm working hard :))
@carlosboidanidis88254 жыл бұрын
i hot a question, would you judt put the original drawings into a portfolio or does it also work with copies of drawings? my best ones are in sketchbooks that i would rather not cut out
@gianf.113 жыл бұрын
it’s a drawing done by you, shouldn’t matter
@joshlynn48335 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else watching this video look at one of her drawings and felt tempted to redraw it😭... anyone is me
@kiera-40704 жыл бұрын
This help so much!! I want to be a tattoo artist and then this pops up in my recommended. It’s fate
@coldstrawberryblood7 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!!Thank you!
@sophiaph67087 жыл бұрын
That skeleton barbie 💖💖💖💖💖
@ChaylaLangley7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
@laurenvennart5 жыл бұрын
Did you go to uni to study art? How did u prepare for the apprenticeship?
@mikemooney5594 жыл бұрын
These are all excellent pieces
@emelliott6 жыл бұрын
What age would be best to start an apprenticeship????? I want to start when I've done my GCSEs but I'd be 16 and I don't know if I'd be allowed to do it that young
@genericchannel1264 жыл бұрын
Eloise Elliott if you cant get a tattoo till 18 years old legally - then obviously at 18. Graduate first because generally they want you to graduate grade 12. Think of it as time to keep improving and work on your art
@eraknosbeats91914 жыл бұрын
HOLY COW ! tu es forte !!!!!
@trishamerica83056 жыл бұрын
I love your drawings u are an artist!! Very inspiring!! I want a tattoo by u
@AB-zm4mj3 жыл бұрын
Geez. I see this and realize I definitely don't have the level... I knew it. But that's a slap in the face
@jasminelane4 жыл бұрын
Do you pay for apprenticeship?
@gianf.113 жыл бұрын
no
@JoeyNotJoseph4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this! Thank you
@thisdisasterology5 жыл бұрын
love the lil burger necklace!!!!
@callmebuckle64987 жыл бұрын
I also share your hatred for banners, great work as always.....even though they're older drawings, still good.
@29goodvibes7 жыл бұрын
mostly i was looking at your eyebrows when watching this :D i like the "unusuality" in it :D
@helensea62855 жыл бұрын
very inspiring ! Thank you !
@BBTOP295 жыл бұрын
looks easy here i thought you need to show some mad drawing skills
@__fat_daddy5376 жыл бұрын
What number graphic pen do you use when drawing designs?
@paganwolf59513 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@cececupcaker5 жыл бұрын
okay i love your portfolio! But the drawings you have there, are they in their original form? Like, did just draw them and put it in the portfolio or did you take a picture or something and then put it on the portfolio? Just because it all looks really clean and organized!
@SimistarfishАй бұрын
I love the fact that you have liquid dnb in most of your videos 😂.
@HollyAstralTattooАй бұрын
Got to be done!
@kimberleecatena7 жыл бұрын
I love the underboob heart with flowers. First time ever considering. So pretty and cute. I love looking at these.
@Vixi_gra6 жыл бұрын
Olá sou do Brasil , estudando muito tatuagem com você.
@181universal34 жыл бұрын
great video and great work :)
@jennifercontreras34306 жыл бұрын
Do you have any digital art in your portfolios? I have a decent amount of pencil drawings but, recently got a ipad and have bin expierementing with digital i was just wondering if I should drop it for a while, while working on my portfolio or should i continue and add it on.
@katekam73896 жыл бұрын
I think I've seen the last page on Pinterest or a very similar design.
@ChelseaKnight-x5 ай бұрын
How did you become a tattoo artist? I want to become a tattoo artist like you and I draw my own designs but I don't know where to start. Where did you start to become a tattoo artist, what did you do first e.g. health care, design, etc? Advice would be much appreciated, thank you
@AN-oc4uk4 жыл бұрын
Hey Holly! Thank you so much for your honest and helpful videos. I have a quick question that maybe you could help me with. I would be very very grateful if you have a second. I actually am not sure if portfolio for tattoo apprenticeship should be all hand-drawn originals or it should be prints of your designs (so in that case i can also draw on ipad, im a huge fan of digital painting)? I am pretty confused about this and sorry for my lack of knowledge haha :)
@patricedeavila47716 жыл бұрын
Your art is so cheerful and vibrant. What a breath of fresh air. Are you using a mechanical pen in your drawings? How do you get such consistent line quality and width in your drawings?
@cp67247 жыл бұрын
what work are known best for? color, back and grey, ect...
@emerpenny8297 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 💕
@jameslangner89297 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed this one (as I do with your other videos). could I ask what media you used for the colours? tbh am OK at drawing black and grey but my colour needs improving! peace
@Raedragonfae Жыл бұрын
Did you trace over your sketches using procreate? I don’t have an iPad and I am not sure what program I can use on android
@jasminsamson37986 жыл бұрын
I've been working towards my portfolio for a while no and not really known how to progress it further, so this video has really helped. I have been drawing with pencils and paper and digitally also just to experiment and see what i can do. Bit of a weird question but for your colour designs are you just using basic colouring pencils you can buy from a craft shop or is it something else? TIA Jasmin
@bethciaccio34507 жыл бұрын
ha, nice timing for a little bit of bonus passag? #frecklyfrida is healing nicely x
@BamaTony732 жыл бұрын
Nice portfolio! Awesome creativity! Are you still doing tattoos for same place you started at, or?
@casskeenan6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! 👌
@phatbastard0alkaline7 жыл бұрын
How old are you and for how long have you been drawing? Im asking because some people starts later in life.
@HollyAstralTattoo7 жыл бұрын
+phatbastard0alkaline I'm 33, and was 29ish when I made this portfolio/started my apprenticeship. I've been drawing since I was little but only really started trying hard once I decided to get into tattooing
@isaacm86583 жыл бұрын
also, did you stencil any or are all these free hand. they look great !
@ChristiRosie3 жыл бұрын
My portfolio looked similar to this and I asked around and alot of studios said it was limited...i feel like I'm stuck here
@CalebGaming4204 жыл бұрын
Good job
@giovanni29984 жыл бұрын
How do you get inspired? Are these paintings all just created by your mind or do you have a picture in front of you ?
@nataliaanioo4 жыл бұрын
are these all drawn on the same piece of paper or printed? can i use my ipad for some of the work and mix it in with handdrawn stuff>
@TheExplicitsin4 жыл бұрын
Dope !
@Jayde3 Жыл бұрын
I’m not a very good drawer but I really want to pursu this as a career any advice
@myaxox47372 жыл бұрын
I do big A1 size hyper realistic drawings and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to bring them in to the tattoo place 🤣, also can you JUST bring realism drawings or do you need a mix of a lot of styles💜💜💜
Come back to the Netherlands please, I want your work on me!! :D
@alejandrocoronado32183 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to get better at drawing. Any suggestions?
@debzmortisuk19905 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I have followed you for a while now & I appreciate your advice about tattoo apprenticeships. I wondered as I have started putting a portfolio together & I do free hand drawings but they look really messy & untidy, how do yours look so perfect? Thanks in advance :) xx
@edgarmtz99005 жыл бұрын
Hello ma'am... Do you sell your flashes? They're awesome!!