Here’s a bit I wrote a few years back… I overheard a younger tattooer recently bashing one of the industry veterans’ work as “irrelevant” due to lack of “specialty.” Now – So much of this situation can be a hornets nest of conflict. First of all: there’s the respect issue, some of these old dudes […]
Category: By Chris Rhyason
Dear Potential Tattoo Apprentices
Dear Potential Tattoo Apprentices, Generally a tattoo artist wont take on an apprentice without it being of benefit. The student must have a portfolio that exceeds the expectation of the mentor, and has to exhibit respect for the mentor, industry and the applicant must have work ethic and integrity. Most times the foot in the […]
If Critics Were Assholes I Couldn’t Buy 2 Ply
If Critics Were Assholes I Couldn’t Buy 2 Ply. I may be a crusty old fuck- maybe I have been doing this too long. But I am tired of hearing “why did you do this that way? Thats not the way I would do it.” Well guess what! It ISNT you doing it. You are […]
Tattoo Designing
Tattoo designing When your decision is made to get a tattoo, that is the very beginning of the process. Ten years of “I’d never get one but if I did I’d want THIS” ISN’T ten years of preparing. When you walk into the studio- an artist will give you as much as you give them. […]
How To Become a Tattooer
How To Become a Tattooer By: Chris Rhyason Every shop is different- where you apprentice will reflect what you are capable of which determines how well you will be received within the industry. My recommendation to anyone starting out is to be well versed in multiple styles- ie: photo realism, cartoons, graffiti, fine line, new/ […]