10 tips for building your tattoo apprenticeship portfolio! | 4 months into my tattoo apprenticeship

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Offical vlog 3!
I have had a lot of positive feedback and questions from my last videos so I decided to create a video for
10 TIPS TO BUILD YOUR TATTOO PRTFOLIO
This is a great videos for those beginners who have no idea where to begin.
I was like that, and it took a lot of time and dedication to figure out things for myself.
So in this video I’ll be covering simple ways to build your tattoo apprenticeship portfolio efficiently with all my tips and trick.
The key topics will cover:
- Setting yourself goals
- Drawing everyday
- Experimenting with mediums
- Tattoo styles
- Networking
- Use of good quality paper
- Not giving up!
- Planning your portfolio
- Research
-applying for apprenticeships
I’d love to hear about what other questions you might have that I haven’t covered. To keep following my journey hit the subscribe button and turn notifications on!
P.s. thanks for being patient, I’m not the best talker or presenter but I really appreciate you guys taking the time to watch and listen to my videos.
-taylahjadeart

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25 июн 2024

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Комментарии : 21

@chesiire7660 2 года назад

Thank you so much I’m aware a lot of knowledge in tattooing is closely guarded so literally every thing I can find is a blessing :,)

@madelynalexis4406 2 года назад

thank you!! sometimes I have a hard time watching youtube videos and listening but you make it really easy for me. I just read your description and I think you speak and present so well :) I appreciate the information you have!

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

Thanks Madelyn, that means the world!

@Typical_T-rex 2 года назад

Thank you! This was very helpful!!! ♥️♥️♥️🦖🦖🦖

@tolerablearts9009 2 года назад

You’re video was super helpful! But, I was wondering if you had any advice for using digital art in your portfolio as that’s my primary medium at the moment.

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

It is ok to have some pieces but you'll find majority of tattoo artists want to see traditional mediums in your portfolio! Don't be afraid to print your line work of your digital drawings and trace them in markers and fineliners and colour with pencils, markers or watercolour! It's a skill you should expand on. In the future though, when you will need to pump out designs for clients as a tattoo artist you'll probably depend on working quick and using ipads and digital mediums to help with that! So keep it around but definitely explore your traditional mediums because that's what a mentor will look for!

@tolerablearts9009 2 года назад

@@taylahjadeart thank you!

@YSDJ123 2 года назад

Hey there, I’m from Melbourne and eventually want to get into tattooing.. but what’s the go with tracing pictures?? Is that frowned upon if majority of your drawings in your portfolio are traced? Good on you for giving tattooing a crack!

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

Hey Port! It is definitely important to be able to draw free hand, when you're putting designs into your portfolio you would want them to be all original designs. In saying that, it's okay to trace images for practise to know how something is drawn. There's a process I do where I might trace over my design 2 to 3 times before I have it as its final design to ensure it looks good. In saying that, it's freehand drawn. Don't feel intimidated by this though, it's amazing how quick we can get better when we practise. And with drawing it really just is about repetition. That's why I say do a small drawing a day up to an hour. You're practising as well as staying interested in drawing. The biggest thing I found, it was hard to keep going at the start, but I got to the point where I wanted to draw everyday, and when I Don't it feels like I'm wasting valuable time! I hope this information is helpful!

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

Also a lot of tattoo artists with portraits might trace the faces just to make sure proportions are good. It's a good idea to try this, but I believe it's important to aim to not need this kind of method. The better you are as a drawer, the more beneficial it will be to you!

@eddabull7369 2 года назад

I’ve been recommended to just show up to a shop with my unfinished portfolio (it contains a bunch of old work that I want to redraw and edit and some work that I had free handed) but I’m not sure if that’s a smart thing to do. I was thinking I can walk in and ask what they would like to see more of and take some advice. Should I keep working on the portfolio or is it okay to show what my progress is looking like? Thank you!

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

Don't be afraid to go into a shop and ask for feedback! It will also give you an indication of whether they are a studio you are comfortable with and if they are looking for an apprentice! If they suggest what they'd like to see more of and you return with an updated portfolio they will see your determination! Putting yourself out there will just open more doors and help you learn something new! Good luck 💜

@eddabull7369 2 года назад

@@taylahjadeart thank you so much I'll be giving an update if interested 🙏🏼

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

@@eddabull7369 yes please do

@christinasanderford5849 9 месяцев назад

Hi, so I did a variety of styles in my portfolio that initially got me an apprenticeship, should I try to master a few styles that I'm most interested in? Thanks. Totally unrelated to the video, you sound like Maia Mitchell.

@chan_9000 2 года назад

Nice video, think that can practise the craft without having any tattoos?

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

It's definitely a possibility. I don't have any tattoos myself and I know a few artists that don't. There is a mixed culture about having tattoos as an artist, some tattoo studios and artists expect you to practise on yourself which 'shows your clients they can trust you' attitude. But you just have to approach the right kind of studios who understand you as an artist and clients who look to your work and not to whats on your body. Everybody is different, it's okay to find your own way!

@chan_9000 2 года назад

Thank you for the answer Do you what to have tattoos? I personally cannot stant with needles but I fascinated with body modes and with to draw. Will you show how you draw in digital medium? PS my first comment disappeared :( Edite: *and like to draw

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

@@chan_9000 to me tattoos are a very personal life experience thing to others it's different. It's a possibility one day I'll decided to get a couple but not totally fussed if I don't! Thank you for your comment. I might in the future do a video on how I draw digitally! 😁

@madisonprice9835 2 года назад

Can I ask what you struggled with the most during your apprenticeship?

@taylahjadeart 2 года назад

Hey Madison! At the moment I'm still only about 4 months into my apprenticeship, in Australia we are having a lot of lockdowns so progression has been on hold for a while. The most difficult part for me is communication with customers in regards to booking and knowing how big/long a design will take and then being patient with my progress because it's essentially out of my control and in the hands of my mentor and the pandemic! I'm pretty fortunate in the kind of apprenticeship I have (studio once a week) but I know others to struggle financially because studios want them there full time unpaid. Still a long way to go for myself, the pressure will become real once my mentor let's me on skin I reckon! Thanks for your question, I hope I answered it?