The Secret That Tattooists Don't Want You To Know! Newbies & Apprentices
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2018
- This video is aimed at newcomers to the industry to give them some pointers that should help them on their way to becoming tattooists. It's quite a controversial subject that will almost certainly open a great debate.
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The industry is HARD AS HELL to break into, I’ve wanted to be a tattoo artist for over 20 years, in the past 2 years I started putting together a portfolio and showed it to the 2 shops that are in the area I live, notice I said 2 shops, I had the same response from both, you’re a bit to old for this, I’m 44, and I got lucky because a friend of mine moved back home and opened a new studio, so at 44 I’m starting an apprenticeship, just to prove the haters wrong, keep at it guys
There's no age limit. I'm glad you've finally got an apprenticeship. Good luck with it all!
Jono Smith thank you so much
Well done, correct you're never to old to follow your dream. I don't know why the industry is so clicky and secretive, it's just a job at the end of the day, not some rock star ego trip like some seem to think it is or some secret art right of passage bullshit.
When I first started I got the same response, I went to several studios, some old school types and some younger, all weren't too keen.
It is fair to say that tattoo studios should encourage apprenticeships because they are the first to complain when people resort to doing it in their houses.
Anyhow I taught myself which was the long hard road, i'd have been tattooing quicker and better had i had that opportunity in the first place, but it didn't stop me.
I am starting out at 49! A long time artist, always wanted to tattoo. Prove all the haters wrong, and do what I love to do!
Good for you man , your never to old
Haters gonna hate bro! I don’t get why people hate on people for teaching the correct way to tattoo. People are going to tattoo, apprenticeship or not so they might as well learn to do it right!
Hey, just wanted to say your videos are really helpful. I've had machines for 3 years now and have only just got the confidence to go it alone after doing a two week crash course and going on to managing a studio. It is really hard but being a nice humble person has got me really great responses and people offering to help me build up a portfolio. My works not great yet and I'm very self critical but I'm upfront that although my hygiene and safety is on point I don't have years of experience on skin. Your videos are great and find they hit the nail right on the head when tackling different known problems. For example the green paint video, I had that exact issue with green ink on my leg, your video was a God send. Screw the haters carry on teaching us please 😀
I love your vids Jono, you've help me so so so much, i just started practicing a month ago and absolutly learned a lot from watching your content. You're def one of my favorites here on youtube. Thank you so much for doing this!
Thank you! I’m glad the channel is helping you out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for those comments! People can be so hateful... I just wanna express my art with this medium... I’m practicing and trying to learn everything I can! Your videos have been very helpful!
That is soo true! I just started tattooing on my own, because I've been talking to some of the artists about giving me advice or to like guide me to tattooing to get some self-confidence. And they just told me that don't even start cause there is so many bad tattoos out there and we don't want to cover them up.. 😁 although it's true, I'd say that if you're confident about what you're doing and have done your learning about every single thing about the process and practiced it with the machine aswell and your customer tells you that I want a tattoo from you, then just give it a go.. You can only become a master if you are motivated enough and train alot! Thank you so much for all of your advice, I've learned so much from your videos! Great artwork that you've done and nice to see that there are really some people who care about others👌
Man, thats what I needed to hear. Thxs for the videos. You really are an inspiration.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Juno it’s always a pleasure I watch your video! And to all the commenters they help inspire me as well!
You’re welcome Bruce. Thanks for watching and commenting. The channel is finally starting to come together and it’s all down to great subscribers like yourself.
Thank you so much for being this honest as an amazing tattoo artist! Greetings from Turkey! 🧡
Thanks for watching! 🇹🇷
Lots of pure good karma and love for you, man. Thank you for people like you, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and thoughts 🙏 As someone else wrote in your comments: you’re a knight of common sense. A knight of needles, ink and pencils I might add ❤️ You’re an inspiration 🌱
Nina Kirstine Groth thanks for the awesome comment and for watching!
fellow ginger here- you rock, thanks for all these videos!! they’ve changed the tattoo game for me. i really appreciate everything you do.
Glad they’re helping you out. Thanks for watching! 👩🏻🦰
Proud of You buddy!! How else would we All Learn? Some "artists" are Pure HATERS. I 'scratch', and well too. Been 9yrs now. As for an Apprenticeship, LOL!!! Your Advice is Spot On. Kudos 👏👏👏👍👌✌
I totally agree with you, I've been in the game for over ten years now and I have met lots of tattooists like you have described. I have helped lots of aspiring artists and still do. Ignore the haters and keep up the great video's. There will always be arseholes in this business 👍
Thanks for the great feedback & for watching!
Thank you so much!!! I watch all your videos and it has really improved my work!!!!
Thanks for supporting the channel!
@@JonoSmithTattoo no dude thank you for taking the time out to do these videos!!! You're truly amazing!!
Your videos are great, helpfull and motivational. Thank you so much🖤
Thanks! Got loads more on the way soon.
Thank you for your knowledge
Great video Jono, common sense and humility
Thanks David I appreciate that!
Thank you so much for your videos
It’s sad because I have been an artist for as long as I can remember! I first started drawing toys I’d like to have them Batman then I was inspired by illustration and cartoons! I’ve went to an art academy, and studied with truly great artist! In all the fields I’ve studied I’ve only ran into a brick wall with tattooing! As an art community I’ve always felt that we should share with one another and in every other medium I’ve come to realize this to be true but not with tattooing... and I fully agree with you that the tattoo industry is scared that their jobs will be at risk if they share! What about growth? Is this how sailor Jerry wanted the industry to become? He was always striving for growth. Being more open about tattooing will give way to new ideas and better ways of doing things! Strive for more get better help one another, and be brave!
I absolutely agree with you. I think if everyone showed a little love for each others work & shared a little knowledge the industry would move forwards a lot better than it is now.
I wish there were more like you out there I'm trying to find a studio to get an apprenticeship but nobody is interested in taking any in my area
It can be hard. Persistence does pay eventually. Thanks for watching!
No hating should be near artists not to mention art! Everyone should be supportive with suggestions. Your vids are great with lots of needed direction for us “newbies” thnx
Well said! Thanks for watching!
I'm an amateur tattooist and a professional musician I've been playing music my entire life and I'm still surprised by the haters
Hi Mr. Smith! I am a tattoo student from Hong Kong. I learned many from your video, they are really useful! Thank you very much! I will keep watching your new videos!
But my English is not good enough to watch this one without auto English subtitle :( (It is showing Netherlands language now) I will be very grateful if you can make this video with Auto Eng subtitle. Thank you!
Hi Jono, I'm relatively new to your videos and really want to say I think they're great for anyone both in he industry and interested in it. I'm now 41 and am still becoming happy with my own work as I am hyper critical, everyday is a learning curve with newer techniques etc. Was said I was born with a pencil in my hand and had an interest in tattooing since I was 14 and I finally got there. It's so true about the haters and trolls. For example Ink Master through editing makes the artists all seem like obnoxious cocks and viewers think that's how they should be in the industry. Humble with good art gets repeat custom. The town I am from only had one studio up until the past 5 years because of how much hate the owner had for other artists and he was what I would call a "Flash Harry". If it wasn't from a flash sheet, it didn't get done. He wouldn't use customers designs etc. Keep up the good work pal.
Leigh Waters thanks for great comment!
Well done. Nice video. Slap to haters face
loved it you are spot on
Thanks for watching!
Have you made a video on how to tattoo different areas on the body? Just an idea....
You are a common sense knight! Keep it up. Just one small observation: there is some level of "empty room" echo which reduces audibility of the video. Other than this great!
Thanks for the great comment! I'll take that onboard about the audio. It's my studio, it's a little echoy. I'll make some tweaks on my next edit. Thanks for watching!
start doing cover ups with more confidence because one of your videos explaining the color theory on cover ups, for ever grateful with you, hope the very best for you
You’re very welcome. I’m glad I’ve helped you out. Thanks for the great comment & for watching!
You sir are the man.
Thanks bro. Got loads more videos coming soon.
Thanks. Looking forward to it.
Jono I like what you said about mind blowing artists being humble. Thats what I'm going to be like.
they shud put their efforts in to producing good art
Sounds about right and good life-advice for all areas of life - there are ppl like that in other industries too.
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I am starting out at 34😊
If id of seen this three years ago i wouldn't of gone back to a day job!
Please Hindi language 🙏🥺