honesttattooer

19/05/2024

Vote below! ⬇️ Where would you rather be? Shop A or B?

21/04/2024

Think about this next time you or someone else complains about AI, social media marketing, drawing on an iPad or using brush stamps⁣
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20/04/2024

Let’s get it out there. Tell us the dirty parts of being a tattoo apprentice⁣
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19/04/2024

How would you say your apprenticeship was? ⁣use the poll if you see it.
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18/04/2024

The truth is out.

01/04/2024

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year and a half. ⁣
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All of the positive comments and support made making this podcast a joy. ⁣
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Keep learning. Keep growing.

27/03/2024

How old are you?

25/03/2024

Somebody call the wahbulance ⁣
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24/03/2024

We wish you the best

11/01/2024

Launching your art venture is just the beginning. Consistency in your craft and your business is clutch. Every day is an opportunity to refine your skills and grow your brand. It's the steady dedication behind the scenes that turns visions into sold-out galleries and designs into trends. Keep pushing, keep evolving, keep grinding.
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24/12/2023

Before and after cover up.

21/12/2023

It’s almost as if has been watching Honest Tattooer ⁣
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He said this about Freddie’s black and gray piece in the season 15 finale of Ink Master⁣
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Something we have been saying for a long time is that “not knowing how to draw is not a style”. Similarly if there are certain things that are clearly wrong in your drawing, chalking it up to “it’s art” is a cop out.⁣
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Congrats to all the finalists. Everyone did an amazing job! ⁣
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07/12/2023

Be honest with yourself. How many of you did a rough looking drawing and then said “it’ll be be fine once it’s shaded and colored”. And then you did the tattoo and all that did was made your tattoo look like a colored version of your lame drawing. ⁣
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Don’t be lazy. Don’t rush the drawing process. The better and cleaner your drawing is, the better your stencil is, the better your tattoo will be. ⁣
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06/12/2023

Either way, Just put in to the work and you won’t suck anymore. ⁣
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05/12/2023

Sharing your experience is crucial because it establishes trust and credibility. Customers want assurance that you possess the expertise needed to deliver quality products or services. Demonstrating your experience helps them make informed decisions, fostering a sense of confidence and reliability in your abilities. It also sets realistic expectations, allowing customers to gauge the level of proficiency they can anticipate, ultimately enhancing their overall satisfaction with your craft.⁣
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28/11/2023

What would you do in this situation? ⁣
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Share with your friends to see what they would do also ⁣
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15/11/2023

31/10/2023

There has been a big shift the tattoo industry in many areas over the last several years ⁣
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👉How one goes about learning to tattoo⁣
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Apprenticeships used to be a standard practice while figuring it out on your own was a solid way to never land a job in a shop. Now learning from watching YouTube videos has become more common ⁣
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👉How artists and shops work out their cuts⁣
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50/50 used to be a standard practice. Seems like artists are more commonly getting a much bigger percentage. However what’s more common is not paying percentage at all and going straight for paying monthly rent instead ⁣
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👉opening up a shop ⁣
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It used to be that artists would work in a shop for many years before deciding to open up their own place. We are now seeing young tattooers opening up shops within the first 2-3 years of tattooing. ⁣
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👉 Looking the part ⁣
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All of this has transformed what the typical tattooer looks like. That person was heavily tattooed and probably had a few piercings. The tattooer now seems less concerned with looking the part and more focused on building a business with a strong social media presence. ⁣
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What are your thoughts on this? Do you love it or hate it? ⁣
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30/10/2023

1% of your followers are your actual customers. ⁣
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If someone unfollows you, and tells you they are doing so, it’s to try and get under your skin. Don’t let it. They don’t matter in the grand scheme of things. ⁣
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Use this platform as a place of business. If there are people in your store who are not buying anything, they aren’t doing other than taking up space⁣
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Focus on your core audience. The people who actually support you. Highest on the ranks are those who financially support you. Getting tattooed or buying merch. But support can come in all sorts of ways. Sharing your content. Commenting. Showing appreciation of your craft by getting others to see your page. ⁣
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21/10/2023

In a world filled with negativity, remember that it's the critique that propels you forward

15/10/2023

A few strange weeks led us to recording on random days and guest shortages. But we continue to power through the Honest Tattooer way. Any suggestions on topics to cover?

05/10/2023

Remember when tattooers were able to do everything?⁣
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Follow our YouTube channel and support our Patreon. Links in bio. ⁣
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29/09/2023

The ability to draw is a manifestation of disciplined effort and skill development, not merely an innate gift. ✏️ Through deliberate practice and dedication, one can unlock their artistic potential and bring imagination to life. Join the conversation! Share your path to mastering this craft in the comments below.

25/09/2023

I’d love to see the range of opinions on this topic. Let’s here your thoughts.

22/09/2023

You’re not making as much as you might think.

18/09/2023

Your client is happy. Big deal. You short changed him. Do better for your clients and yourself.

18/09/2023

The client is happy. Big deal. You short changed him. Do better for your clients and yourself.

14/09/2023

Success is often the result of consistent effort and dedication to a well-defined plan. Stay focused on your objectives and work persistently towards achieving them.

• Decide on your artistic style and goals: Determine what type of art you want to specialize in or the direction you want your tattoo career to take.
• Make a plan: Create a roadmap for your tattooing journey. Set milestones and identify the skills, techniques, and experiences you need to reach your goals.
• Work on that every single day: Dedicate yourself to continuous improvement. Practice your craft, learn from others, and strive to become a better tattoo artist with each passing day.

13/09/2023

I see too many tattooers out there saying that it’s their style to draw it that way….no it’s not, dude. You just don’t know how to do it any better.

10/09/2023