The regulations for tattoo school length vary by location. In Virginia, according to www.tattoo-training.net, school takes 750 hours. This leads to professional licensure.
As a professional tattoo artist I can tell you that there is no such thing as a mandatory tattoo school. Some states require that the artist have been through an apprenticeship for a certain amount of time, but there is no requirement to go to "tattoo school." As a matter of fact, most reputable tattoo artists laugh at the notion of a tattoo school. These schools promise to teach you to be a tattoo artist in 2 weeks... The typical apprenticeship lasts for at least 1-2 years. Having said that, how do you expect a classroom full of students to learn in 2 weeks what a single student takes years to learn in a hands-on environment?
You will have to ask your tattoo artist.
It depends on the artist, detail and amount of colors. The 5'' wide by 9'' tall full color tattoo on my forearm took 2 sittings at 4 hours each.
Every tattoo artist tells you something different... but I kept it wrapped for the first 5 hours.... let it air out.... then for the next 5 nights... wrap it in plastic wrap & ointment... make sure your new tattoo doesnt dry out.
Yes. This time limit is how long you can sit still enough for the artist to work on you. Obviously, two hours or more sitting still for the artist or the client would start causing fatigue and irritability.
It depends on the size of the tattoo, the detail of the tattoo, how long it takes, the place you go, etc
AnswerTattoo artists do not attend formal schooling. There is an apprenticeship.
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you ask a tattoo artist and sometimes they fade away
1. How long have you been a tattoo artist? 2. Do you have any tattoos? 3. Do you have a favorite design to make on people? 4. What made you want to be a tattoo artist? 5. As a kid, did you ever want to be a tattoo artist? 6. Do you do this as a way of creativity? 7. Why do you like your job? 8. Have people ever told you before that you should be a tattoo artist?
Well for a piercing you want to avoid the ocean for at least a week (seven days) then be sure to wash the piercing once you are done to avoid infections. Best bet is to say out all together and wait till the piercing is at least a month or more old. As for the tattoo you would be wise to avoid soaking any tattoo for at least 4 weeks, my counterparts in the tattoo section would give you more detailed information on aftercare for your tattoo.
You can't legally. Anyone tattooing without a license to do so is breaking the law......and that is probably not the only law that they're breaking. I am a professional state licensed tattoo artist in NH.
Completely subjective question. It all depends on your natural talent and the amount of time you have to offer to learn. In most instances, an apprentice serves at least a year under a tattoo artist before they are told that they are ready and can start to really become a "tattoo artist".
depending on your skin type a tattoo can stay raised for a very long time depending on the type of tattoo and how gentle your artist was.
That depends. If you lost the piercing by somehow ripping it out and the tissue is still scarred than no, but as long as the navel is not damaged it should be fine. Try talking to someone at your local tattoo or piercing parlor, they should know.
You will have to ask your tattoo artist.
The typical day of a tattoo artist is long and interesting. They work with all different kinds of people and have really a hard job when they have to draw out every single picture wanted to be tattooed on a body.
I've already bet tattoo artist 2 its easy just stay in side the line and don't hold the needle down to long you'll loose your customer or lose all your progress.