Does this look bad or am I being overly critical of myself?5mo ⋅ mainecoonpriest ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Starting on a sushi flash sheet and having lots of fun BUT need some help with correcting a few “oopsies”6mo ⋅ mainecoonpriest ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
The last page for my portfolio before I go out to some shops tomorrow! So so so nervous! Any advice?10mo ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Got tasked with drawing some portraits smaller than I’m used to (9 on an A4 sheet) as my homework for our second lockdown. Cc welcome!3yr ⋅ daisy-sock ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Flash sheet I finished week! The theme my mentor gave me was fairies ✌️11mo ⋅ Proud-Pomegranate834 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Tattooed Skin cross section. I created this a few years ago for an apprentice of mine. Thought it would be helpful for some.1yr ⋅ Tiedfor3rd ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Been working on my portfolio for the past few weeks. This is the first piece that I'm actually kinda sorta happy with.5mo ⋅ SgtHennessy ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
My first tattoo which I’m super proud of! Jeffrey Lau, Studio Six Paths - NL, The Hague1yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Second go at realism ish, on myself! Felicia @ close corner tattoo in Sweden7mo ⋅ Facespiit ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
How many shops did you approach before you were offered an apprenticeship? and a snake8mo ⋅ itslemonsoap ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Wrapping up month 3 of tattooing. Here’s what I did. (Allie B @ The Painted Lady, Fort Wayne, IN, US) 1wk ⋅ Alexxanndrria ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
First day on fake skin as an apprentice at Broken Clover Tattoo in Tucson, AZ @jasmine.apel8mo ⋅ SadCatFriend ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Not traditional tattoo style, but a piece I made for an art show at a local tattoo shop that I’m really proud of! Honestly happy I got the courage to even go in with my work!1yr ⋅ thorny-wallflower ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Finishing the year off with my 9th day on fake skin. Happy new year everyone!1yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
portfolio worthy? not the best with pen, so im working on that1yr ⋅ shudjfgjkdkwkfldkwjf ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Left is from a few months ago, hated it, redid it. New gal is cooler in my opinion.11mo ⋅ GrimCreeper616 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Realized I never posted my the Sun tarot design here. CC appreciated1yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
How does everyone get over the fear of ruining a drawing when it's time to color it lol1yr ⋅ juiciepeaches ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Practice skin realism joker piece (Alfie Wyre, apprentice at studio s Birmingham UK, 3 months in) feedback appreciated :)1yr ⋅ Alfie_wyre ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Began sketches for bug flash series! Planning to use gouache and colored pencils instead of digital this go around! Instagram @skyward.aura, Heart & Soul Tattoo, East Greeneville PA1yr ⋅ lanrakatheriue ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I make hand lettered painted signs as part of my current day job, would including them in my portfolio be a good idea or are they too different from tattoo style?1yr ⋅ juiciepeaches ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
My first tattoo on a client! Jeffrey Lau, Studio six paths - NL1yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Did my first tattoo on a real person earlier this week ✨ (Kerry Sweeney, @kerrysweeneytattoo based at Aura Ninety Four, London, UK)10mo ⋅ Snotgirl-7 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
(WIP) Getting some of the black put in on what will be a full color 30x22in painting called “Heaven and Hell” @matthew_swabb on Insta1yr ⋅ MSwabb ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
4th and 5th day on Fake Skin. Jeffrey Lau, Studio Six Paths in The Hague,NL.1yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Decided to do a Takato Yamamoto piece for my 5th fake skin practice (Rain @ Madline Tattoo, OC,Ca)2yr ⋅ Rainimang ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
would y’all call this a bad tattoo? the back of his arm gave me a hard time finding a good stretch and the skin piled up on me a lot resulting in some wobbly lines and I’m sorta upset about it :/ (@domotattoos, Dominic Rossi, Blackwater ink in Niles, OH)1yr ⋅ Lanky-Salamander9049 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Portfolio Pomegranate 🍷✨ Super pleased with how it turned out but CC always welcome11mo ⋅ witchbitchie ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I’ve been practicing drawing in a more tattoo-able style lately. How does this look?1yr ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Yesterday I made a post about my fear of the future after being diagnosed with a chronic illness, today I painted. Thanks to all the sweet people cheering me on🩷9mo ⋅ lunariar ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Some spooky designs for my portfolio 🕸️🖤 CC welcome & appreciated! (IG: Erica.s.art)1yr ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Some roses, some balls. Hand painted. Enjoy and thanks for looking!! IG @kentucky_bowen1yr ⋅ Dr_Delicious_Cake ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Hannya mask design for my portfolio, CC always welcome and appreciated2yr ⋅ mandatatts ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
My first week of tattooing in order from my first tattoo to my most recent - tattoos and designs by Allie Barringer at The Painted Lady in Fort Wayne, IN, USA3mo ⋅ Alexxanndrria ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Another sheet page I tried doing! Really lost it at the borders, confusion, frustration and things smudging 😅 just more room for improvements1yr ⋅ Stepplant ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I got some really great advice earlier today regarding my triceratops design. What are everyone’s thoughts now? I think it looks better!1yr ⋅ mainecoonpriest ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I like to share my artwork with you guys! Not the most tattoo-able design but still going in my portfolio :) what do you think? IG: Erica.s.art1yr ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
First colour (and second ever) tattoo on another person :) Lots to improve but quite proud of this! By @rozieink at Township Tattoo, Buckinghamshire UK1yr ⋅ esoreisor ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I am quite pleased with how this turned out, cc always welcome. By Elena @ Ultratinta Tattoo, Madrid (ig:elenafmad)2yr ⋅ lipsofevil ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Mentor ended my apprenticeship after 2 months. I'm looking for a new apprenticeship and just made a brand new portfolio. CC needed.8mo ⋅ Sweet-potatoface ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Oddities/memento mori sheet done. Ink and watercolor on cold press paper. CC welcome!1yr ⋅ GrimCreeper616 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Making this tattoo for a friend. Thoughts/suggestions?8mo ⋅ Asleep-Negotiation-5 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Some sweet ladies 🍓 another design to add to my portfolio. I think I am getting close to having it complete! What do you guys think?1yr ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Anyone’s progress ever surprise them? I never thought I’d be able to draw something so realistic. The spider on the right isn’t even a year apart to the spider I just did. It’s crazy what dedication can do3yr ⋅ netssa ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Cc on this cupcake panther? I’ll eventually be retracing it and cleaning it up a little11mo ⋅ rocket-skates24 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I've been using inktober as a way to motivate myself into doing more flash type stuff, so far I don't think it's looking too shabby!1yr ⋅ juiciepeaches ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
With a new lockdown being announced in my country, my dream to officially become an apprentice this December fades away. I’ll keep drawing in pursuit of perfection.2yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
This is my first attempt at a Japanese style to add diversity to my portfolio! Cc would be greatly appreciated1yr ⋅ Stepplant ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Watercolor. What y’all think? Is this portfolio worthy? Criticism appreciated3yr ⋅ meeep-morp ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Building up my flash while looking for an apprenticeship. cc welcome1yr ⋅ Colossalmobs ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Sheet of Halloween flash designs which will live inside my portfolio 😌 open to CC! (@kerrysweeneyart)1yr ⋅ Snotgirl-7 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
This is my first post here, I’ve always been a bit nervous to post because all of the work here is great. But I’m working towards becoming a tattoo apprentice and I drew this and I’m really really proud of it. I think it’s my best drawing and I want to share it!2yr ⋅ JamesRibbens ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
2nd & 3rd color practice on fake skin! CC welcome. Ashley Rose @ Blasted Ink Studio, Saint Paul MN1yr ⋅ Medium_Island8727 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
How should I shade this? Thinking of adding colour to the flames and keeping the rest black and white, help1yr ⋅ libs03 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Sushi style flash sheet is done! I had a lot of fun with this one!4mo ⋅ mainecoonpriest ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Was told to start drawing smaller pieces on my last post, is this okay, too small, still a bit too big? Not for the portfolio, just practice. Pen and Thumb for scale!2yr ⋅ mattchoobear ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Little kitty design I did for my friend recently that will be going in my portfolio! What do you guys think? 🐈⬛11mo ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Hello Party people✨ I feel stuck with this one, maybe you guys have an idea? I don't think I trust my skill with watercolor shading yet🥲 Also CC is very welcome1yr ⋅ I_eat_oilpaintings ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Would it be smart to have both digital and physical drawings in a portfolio?1yr ⋅ JuryDutyToasterSmash ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Drew this out first on my iPad so I have a better reference when I paint on actual paper, nervous but excited to tackle the challenge! Would love some critiques!1yr ⋅ Stepplant ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Watercolor & Sharpie illustration, should I put in my portfolio?2yr ⋅ Harakisuuu ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Here’s my favorite spreadsheet of my tattoo flash sketchbook (CC welcome).2yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Painted this for my friends birthday! First time doing lettering! Had to restart the first bc of a typo 🥲1yr ⋅ Stepplant ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
First tattoo ever and on my own leg - Studio SixPaths, NL, Jeffrey Lau. A lot to improve on!1yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Some attempts make me feel like I should give up on every seeking an apprenticeship—looking for how you guys help cope with these shitty feelings1yr ⋅ itslemonsoap ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
tried again, following you guys advice and trying to be cleaner with my lines.1yr ⋅ Evakshinova ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Studying on fake skin by me. Debora HT @ Nami • Sao Paulo/Brazil1yr ⋅ DragonflyKey12 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Tattoo on fake skin by Makena (me). Apprentice at Fantasy Fineline Tattoo Studio10mo ⋅ Makena_tattoos ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
does this look okay? the markers i have are nib-tipped so this is the best i can do in terms of blending. am i being to critical of myself?6mo ⋅ KindBrilliant7879 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
30 years old today & hoping to find an apprenticeship this year! (IG: @d.barcelona_)1yr ⋅ itslemonsoap ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
HELP- How can I improve lettering? I feel like my letters are wonky as hell!1yr ⋅ Your_average_fox ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Should I add this to my portfolio? Really unsure! Would love some feedback and CC.2yr ⋅ JamesRibbens ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Had a no show, so I tattooed myself instead. Done by Adrianne at the Human Canvas in Pittsburgh, PA.2yr ⋅ ShurinaArt ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Hoping someone picks me up to apprentice when I get this portfolio done!1yr ⋅ Joelsyyyy ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Spoke with a tattoo artist who is interested in taking me on when things cool down after the Holidays! Suggested that I start practicing more with procreate until then so I did this Lady Bug. Hoping everything works out since I was feeling pretty discouraged after my last post 😅 CC appreciated!1yr ⋅ Liltoe11 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
My first tattoo on myself! @nicolewilliamsart Trident Tattoo Company, PA with FK Irons EXO1yr ⋅ mermaidmakeupcove ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I followed the advice you guys gave me and I’m really happy with how this turned out!1yr ⋅ libs03 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
9th tattoo I’ve done on skin! Do you guys have any tips for getting your linework super solid? I feel like that’s my biggest hurdle right now and would love to hear your input! (Done by me, Cassidy, at Cherokee Creek Tattoo in Garden City, MI.)1yr ⋅ darkpassxnger ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Not sure how I feel about this and may re-do it. I always appreciate feedback!4mo ⋅ mainecoonpriest ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Lil sheety I finished trying to explore colours a bit more 😄 (IG:baddtrad)1yr ⋅ baddtrad ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
excited to add this to my portfolio!!! i really love how this turned out1yr ⋅ eednarb11 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
First time painting with color! Got the wrong yellow so I’ll have to finish a different time but I was stoked w how it’s coming!1yr ⋅ Stepplant ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Finally got to finish colouring this peony yesterday! Miguel at HOHTC, Darlington, UK2yr ⋅ dctatt_ ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Fruit cats! First time doing some smaller designs for my portfolio. What do you guys think? CC encouraged!1yr ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
starting apprenticeship in a few weeks. first ever flash sheet8mo ⋅ killerbutterflyrose ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
My second portfolio piece. Is this type of work too... illustrative for a portfolio?7mo ⋅ howly_al ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
I’ve been using Inktober prompts to create these two pages for my portfolio! I’ll be adding a couple more before the end of the month, and if you’d like to follow along I’m on Instagram @kerry.sweeney.art2yr ⋅ Snotgirl-7 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Should I colour this or leave it? And is it portfolio worthy? Thanks.1yr ⋅ killustrations ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
if im an artist, can i just show them my artwork rather than tattoos? more context in comment1yr ⋅ myfrienddune ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
This newest sheet makes me reconsider some pieces in my “finished” portfolio. Please let me know what you think of all of em. Thank you 🌟2yr ⋅ Buglet_23 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Just had my first interview and I felt it went really well! This is my favourite piece from my portfolio3yr ⋅ daisy-sock ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Going into realism; this was an exercise for lightness and softness in feminine faces2yr ⋅ skxlly_ ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Is this page too chaotic? I intentionally added filler stuff in there (the little stars for example) because I personally like how full and colorful it looks, but I'd like to hear other opinions on it. Not all my pages are like this, am I overdoing it with this one?1yr ⋅ bongersonsthe3rd ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Portfolio worthy or is it too messy? I definitely did not use the right paper lol1yr ⋅ juiciepeaches ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
ofc I forgot to check the symmetry before polishing everything... I'll start over lol1yr ⋅ _0ctavian_ ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Danger noodle I did yesterday! Any CC is always welcome. Happy tattooing!2yr ⋅ BIGBIDOOFNERD ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
*Update* Took y'alls advice and finished this piece! What do you think?1yr ⋅ lunariar ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Little peacock design for my portfolio 🦚👀 probably a bit too much detail for the size, but what do you guys think?1yr ⋅ teenybub ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
Messy practice piece, not done. Trying to figure out where I went wrong on the head. CC please!1yr ⋅ Fun-Sail-528 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
First time spit shading. But I’m not a spitter so I used tap water. Are y’all putting your brushes in your mouths? Be honest & LMK. IG @breanakaterina xo1yr ⋅ DifferentBread2289 ⋅ r/TattooApprentice
