Absolutely loved this! Was so helpful showing what you included in your portfolio. Would love to watch videos of your apprenticeship and how you progress. My goal is to become a tattoo artist myself so hopefully I’ll see you at a convention or something one day! 😂🥰🖤
This inspires me to new drawing ideas for another tattoo I want to do:) I really needed something to boost my creativity bc I been trying in a fiew days now on what next to tattoo, but I was not that please with this designs I drew or came up with.
I am always confused when I watch these videos because no one explains what medium they're using. Is it all pen and ink, occasionally color pencil or are these all done on a computer and printed out? Also, I was recently told to practice my tracing using a light box as much as possible and showcase them on my portfolio side-by-side..is this worth doing?
Amazing work! It's weird that some people would expect you to design custom fonts 😂 you demonstrated that you can produce clean typography. So yeh that's kinda weird feedback.
You’ve done ya homework girl and know ya stuff , kudos for the hard work it seems to be and I hope it allways does pay off as you deserve it , and to share it with others at your age you are very mature level headed and well driven . On ya kiddo need more like u these days
Your portfolio is great! I'm trying to make a portfolio as well and finding it so hard to come up with realistic designs. And finding a balance of showing them my own style and that I can do the usual tattoo designs if that makes sense
I love your portfolio!!! I've been working on my own binder for a while now and can see so many similarities!! You are very talented!! Thank you for sharing your work. :)
I been thinking about looking for a shop and get licenced but i love being underground artist also i have no idea about portfolios so this video helps me to figure it out. Also nice art and good luck in your apprenticeship.
Can you do a video where you'd judge whether or not a portfolio(maybe mine) includes the essential qualities that apprenticeship tattoo shops are looking for? Or just simple tell what to add to it, or get rid of? That would be soo helpful!!
Super helpful vid!! I’m not familiar at all with digital art so I only have hand drawn pieces. Do you have any digital art tablet recommendations for people trying to make tattoo designs? Like using an iPad or something? Also, what app do you use for digital art? Thank you for sharing your portfolio, amazing work!! 💗
still on my journey to find the best tablet, I think a touch screen tablet like an ipad is better than graphic tablets that hook up to a computer. The app I use is Autodesk sketchbook as its free :)
so i am about to be 18 and I have wanted to be a tattoo artist for 5 years now, I was wondering how do you show what it would look like on the body to add it into a portfolio? Also thank you so much this really is one of my stepping stone videos for when I start to put mine together
Hi ik I’m a bit late to your video but I was just wondering, because I’m trying to get an apprenticeship too. How do you come up with new, creative designs? Because I’m ok at drawing it’s just when I think of a design, they’re usually quite similar to others. I’m not sure if that’s gonna be a great start if I want to tattoo but yh...
download Pinterest and when ever you get an idea search it and save a bunch of ideas so you always have a ref for ideas (that really helped me.) but ultimately you just need to draw draw draw, practise things over and over. once you think your getting somewhere you can slightly change things or incorporate other ideas your working on. Do some research on different styles you like as well - copy some then change it up your own way. Once you get the ball rolling you'll get into certain things and you'll get more ideas as you go. Hope that helped x
As a tattoo artist your primary job will be based on how well you can copy and most if not all cases trace and transfer the design to skin. Keep copying artists you like.
but if you want to be an even better artist I would def recommend building your personal artist skill/designs levels and creating an individual name for yourself
This was before lockdown so places where open - I went to some (with a mask of course) but called up most and they asked me to email my portfolio, so that was the main way. And then this shop asked me to come in for an interview x
Hi lovely girl! I am now starting to like the tattoo art and I have a stupid question haha the designs that you have in your portfolio, are they ready to be stenciled onto skin , or are they just the drawings to show to the customers? I am so confused with this honestly
Im 16 and working on my portfolio right now, first off thank you for this video gives me great ideas! But quick question, when you showed how the tattoo would look on the body, how did you transfer your art to the body? Or did you just draw it on the body again?
When you were on your traditional page 13:00 you said tracing isn’t good, did you mean tracing other traditional designs or tracing your own design onto a different piece of paper?
Did you trace over your sketches cuz they all look so clean? Also i draw digitally and im wondering can't i do designs digitally and print them? I know many tattoo artists design on their tablets hope I can get an answer 🙏🖤
Yes I used a light board to trace every design - sometimes I did it more than once to refine the design. Theres nothing wrong with having lots of digital work! Its good to show you can do it well and it shows your style too. I would recommend a bit of both, but if you mainly work digitally thats fine👍🏻
Hi guys I have a portfolio but I'm not sure of how to contact the tatto shops pf what to tell them it would be very helpful if you leave me examples of what should I do 🥺thank you
Let loose choose some inspiration then take something random and just draw ✍️ add your own touches just letting the hand go a bit more and your head really helps when getting in the zone for me. Hope it helps you 👌🏾
just practice practice practice. watch tutorials on youtube on how to draw stuff. just draw for pleasure and destroy the idea that everything has to be perfect. enjoy the process
Did anyone have an issue with some of your designs being digital? Im wondering if its okay to have my portfolio be mostly tattoo designs from my iPad but not sure how they'd feel about it!
How old do you have to be to apply for an apprenticeship? I’m 16 and I’m looking to apply for one this summer possibly in Ireland. I haven’t lived there for a long time so I haven’t been able to talk to anyone there with tattoos or who know tattoo shops, but where I live currently the legal age to get a tattoo is 16 (with parental consent) so I thought apprenticeships might also start at that age??
Well I cant say for Ireland but in England you have to be at least 18 as thats the legal age to get tattooed without parental consent👍🏻 But Ireland might be different. Also it depends of the individual places - you could find somewhere willing to take someone younger
She has talent as far as drawing goes but the portfolio is weak as far as creativity goes. Its a good example of how she got a shot because shes a young and fairly attractive chick. Maybe the shop figured she could do all the flash the other artists dont have time for and MAYBE she could become a real artist someday
i know i’m late to this video but do you print your drawings out for your portfolio ? or what did you use to draw them? i’ve just been using a led pencil but yours look so much cleaner than mine do because of the led rubbing.
I draw them in pen and either trace or print them onto white paper so they all look good - sometimes I edit them and change their size etc. I'd actually recommend shading with a black colouring pencil instead of of led pencil - its easier/looks better & doesn't smudge as much :)
@@KariMay_ how even do you transfer it to a computer/ whatever you use to edit it and make it smaller etc. i know that question may sound dumb but i new to the tattoo world 🥺 i’m just an artist, i draw. idk the technicals 😅
i cant draw for shit only copy (not trace) but looking at an image and trying to replicate it. no chance at all that i could be a tattoo artist which suckssssss
I’m not sure what she did here either but I think that it’s ok to use light box work in your portfolio because it’s supposed to be your best line work!
Question i know i might be late pn this vid but i cant find any other good one how old do u have to be to hand a portfolio in and learned from a Professional
Cool stuff! I'm trying to put up a portfolio but I got two kids to manage, so it is s l o w.. I felt like I'm too old to start (28) but I figured it's never too late ;) also if nobody takes me then I'll just do it on my own hah
So in a technicality this wasn't a successful portfolio? Had you not had your realistic portrait you probably wouldn't have gotten then apprenticeship??
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I love your portfolio! This definitely inspired me to get one started as I am in my 4th week of being an apprentice, so thank you :)🤍 how did you do the thing where you added your tattoo designs on a model to see what it would look like on skin??
6:39 portfolio starts
Thanks
i walked in with 4 shitty sketches cause i mainly paint so i don’t draw hella… somehow he saw potential in me and i start tuesday 😅 im beyond excited
Hope it's going well!!!
Ooh yes an in depth apprenticeship video please! Xx love your portfolio!
Absolutely loved this! Was so helpful showing what you included in your portfolio. Would love to watch videos of your apprenticeship and how you progress. My goal is to become a tattoo artist myself so hopefully I’ll see you at a convention or something one day! 😂🥰🖤
haha thanks!x
You’re insight is just as important as the drawings in your portfolio. Thank you for posting this 💙
The showing of the tattoo on the body is so clever! Great video!! You’re a very talented artist
This inspires me to new drawing ideas for another tattoo I want to do:)
I really needed something to boost my creativity bc I been trying in a fiew days now on what next to tattoo, but I was not that please with this designs I drew or came up with.
I am always confused when I watch these videos because no one explains what medium they're using. Is it all pen and ink, occasionally color pencil or are these all done on a computer and printed out? Also, I was recently told to practice my tracing using a light box as much as possible and showcase them on my portfolio side-by-side..is this worth doing?
Excellent insight for all of us aspiring to be an apprentice 💘 very down to earth and I love the portfolio.
If you ever make that tarot deck, I'm absolutely buying!!! Tarot reader & aspiring tattoo artist here
Very helpful. Showing how they would look on the body is a good idea
I’m 15 and I have a goal to become a tattoo artist and also a hairstylist 👌👌
I believe u can do it ❤
You have to pick one you cant do both
@@tobaccokitten no I can do both
@@tobaccokitten both are client based, so it’s totally possible to do both if you are dedicated and keep track of your schedule 👍🏻
That’s my goal to!!! I’m 14 and legit want this so bad
Amazing work! It's weird that some people would expect you to design custom fonts 😂 you demonstrated that you can produce clean typography. So yeh that's kinda weird feedback.
Love your drawing! Keep going! Your a role model for my daughter!
You’ve done ya homework girl and know ya stuff , kudos for the hard work it seems to be and I hope it allways does pay off as you deserve it , and to share it with others at your age you are very mature level headed and well driven . On ya kiddo need more like u these days
Your portfolio is great! I'm trying to make a portfolio as well and finding it so hard to come up with realistic designs. And finding a balance of showing them my own style and that I can do the usual tattoo designs if that makes sense
Why don’t you just draw things you’d put on your body? That would prolly give a lot more creative freedom.
@@thebootlegstnr2933good advice💪
I love your portfolio!!! I've been working on my own binder for a while now and can see so many similarities!! You are very talented!! Thank you for sharing your work. :)
Thanks:) x
I been thinking about looking for a shop and get licenced but i love being underground artist also i have no idea about portfolios so this video helps me to figure it out. Also nice art and good luck in your apprenticeship.
Can you do a video where you'd judge whether or not a portfolio(maybe mine) includes the essential qualities that apprenticeship tattoo shops are looking for? Or just simple tell what to add to it, or get rid of? That would be soo helpful!!
x-men Evolution was my favourite show growing up too! Im gonna do some pieces from them too! :D
I regret making art for X men evolution as I got harassed for "Kitty Pryde Sandel No pay" with bondage fan art after.
Super helpful vid!! I’m not familiar at all with digital art so I only have hand drawn pieces. Do you have any digital art tablet recommendations for people trying to make tattoo designs? Like using an iPad or something? Also, what app do you use for digital art? Thank you for sharing your portfolio, amazing work!! 💗
still on my journey to find the best tablet, I think a touch screen tablet like an ipad is better than graphic tablets that hook up to a computer. The app I use is Autodesk sketchbook as its free :)
yeah i’d love to see a video with more details about the apprenticeship:)
Noted!
im 16 and have my first tattoo setup and trying to build my portfolio,seeing this is so helpful so thank you!
Looks amazing! So much effort you deserved it 🥰❤️
Thank you so much!!
it's crazy how I have an exact drawing of the south park characters that I saw in your portfolio
so i am about to be 18 and I have wanted to be a tattoo artist for 5 years now, I was wondering how do you show what it would look like on the body to add it into a portfolio? Also thank you so much this really is one of my stepping stone videos for when I start to put mine together
Aaaaamazing! Ur work is awesome! Love it!
It's George's Melies moon, he is one of the first french movie director
Hi, amazing work so beautiful
Mai i ask, what medium are you using to draw your line designs what type of pen?
I would love to know all about that apprenticeship! :)
Hi ik I’m a bit late to your video but I was just wondering, because I’m trying to get an apprenticeship too. How do you come up with new, creative designs? Because I’m ok at drawing it’s just when I think of a design, they’re usually quite similar to others. I’m not sure if that’s gonna be a great start if I want to tattoo but yh...
download Pinterest and when ever you get an idea search it and save a bunch of ideas so you always have a ref for ideas (that really helped me.) but ultimately you just need to draw draw draw, practise things over and over. once you think your getting somewhere you can slightly change things or incorporate other ideas your working on. Do some research on different styles you like as well - copy some then change it up your own way. Once you get the ball rolling you'll get into certain things and you'll get more ideas as you go. Hope that helped x
@@KariMay_ thank you so much for answering! I’ll definitely do that 😁 great advice x
As a tattoo artist your primary job will be based on how well you can copy and most if not all cases trace and transfer the design to skin. Keep copying artists you like.
but if you want to be an even better artist I would def recommend building your personal artist skill/designs levels and creating an individual name for yourself
how did you go about contacting shops during the pandemic?? did you walk in or do mostly calling or emailing?
This was before lockdown so places where open - I went to some (with a mask of course) but called up most and they asked me to email my portfolio, so that was the main way. And then this shop asked me to come in for an interview x
i loved your animal realism lol the apes where mad cute
Hi lovely girl! I am now starting to like the tattoo art and I have a stupid question haha the designs that you have in your portfolio, are they ready to be stenciled onto skin , or are they just the drawings to show to the customers? I am so confused with this honestly
they should be tattooable for sure
thank you so much for this.
YOU ARE GORGEOUS
thanks:)
Wow you’re so talented!! Love ur portfolio
thank you!
Did you trace with pen and also use an iPad? And do tattoo shops care about you sticking to either digital or traditional? Thank you.
Hello, I'm currently creating my portfolio and I wanted to ask did you use traditional or digital art for your portfolio or a mix of both? Thanks!
Im 16 and working on my portfolio right now, first off thank you for this video gives me great ideas! But quick question, when you showed how the tattoo would look on the body, how did you transfer your art to the body? Or did you just draw it on the body again?
So I scanned the drawing, made it smaller and reprinted it. Then traced the smaller design on the paper with the body part on x
Id be more than happy to have a tattoo done by you the picture of the old guys is great you got some skills 😷✌
Thanks 👍
great portfolio! I also wanted to be a tattoo artist when I was a kid. Unfortunately I am far away to become one :/. May I ask you how old you are?
22 x
You just have to practice drawing
Your realism monkey was amazing😆
Hi! This might be late but I am looking for an apprenticeship right now and I would really appreciate that other video idea
check out my video 'how to find yourself as an artist/is a tattoo apprenticeship right for me?' - there's more info there👍🏻
Starsigns look cool. Cute flash page.
Thank you! 😊
Amei a sua vibe🥰
When you were on your traditional page 13:00 you said tracing isn’t good, did you mean tracing other traditional designs or tracing your own design onto a different piece of paper?
I meant tracing other people's designs isn't good x
This was really helpful
You are very dope😎 much blessings
Did you redraw the tattoos on the pictures of the body parts or did you just edit it?
I made the tat smaller then traced that on👍🏻
Did you trace over your sketches cuz they all look so clean? Also i draw digitally and im wondering can't i do designs digitally and print them? I know many tattoo artists design on their tablets hope I can get an answer 🙏🖤
Yes I used a light board to trace every design - sometimes I did it more than once to refine the design. Theres nothing wrong with having lots of digital work! Its good to show you can do it well and it shows your style too. I would recommend a bit of both, but if you mainly work digitally thats fine👍🏻
@@KariMay_ thank you for the answers!💞
Thank you so much for making this video it helps me a lot and I know it helped others too
Do you need to do everything in marker or is that not a must?!❤️🙏
Not necessarily a must
Hi guys I have a portfolio but I'm not sure of how to contact the tatto shops pf what to tell them it would be very helpful if you leave me examples of what should I do 🥺thank you
Any tips on becoming better at drawing and being more creative? I'm not very good at drawing and I don't have a creative mind :(
Let loose choose some inspiration then take something random and just draw ✍️ add your own touches just letting the hand go a bit more and your head really helps when getting in the zone for me. Hope it helps you 👌🏾
just practice practice practice. watch tutorials on youtube on how to draw stuff. just draw for pleasure and destroy the idea that everything has to be perfect. enjoy the process
7:17 where it actually starts.
nice ❤❤
Did anyone have an issue with some of your designs being digital? Im wondering if its okay to have my portfolio be mostly tattoo designs from my iPad but not sure how they'd feel about it!
Is an apprenticeship like a job? or do you work for free? do you have to be there full time?
Its like an unpaid internship. Every apprenticeship is different so some require you to be there full time and others dont
How old do you have to be to apply for an apprenticeship? I’m 16 and I’m looking to apply for one this summer possibly in Ireland. I haven’t lived there for a long time so I haven’t been able to talk to anyone there with tattoos or who know tattoo shops, but where I live currently the legal age to get a tattoo is 16 (with parental consent) so I thought apprenticeships might also start at that age??
Well I cant say for Ireland but in England you have to be at least 18 as thats the legal age to get tattooed without parental consent👍🏻 But Ireland might be different. Also it depends of the individual places - you could find somewhere willing to take someone younger
What size portfolio is it? A3 or a4? Also your work is amazing
A4 xxx
I'm 15 years old and thinking of starting my portfolio but I also have exams, what should I do?
id say continue with your exams and build your portfolio on the side x
🖤🖤🖤
Thanks for this 👏🏻☺️
You're so welcome!
She has talent as far as drawing goes but the portfolio is weak as far as creativity goes. Its a good example of how she got a shot because shes a young and fairly attractive chick. Maybe the shop figured she could do all the flash the other artists dont have time for and MAYBE she could become a real artist someday
i know i’m late to this video but do you print your drawings out for your portfolio ? or what did you use to draw them? i’ve just been using a led pencil but yours look so much cleaner than mine do because of the led rubbing.
I draw them in pen and either trace or print them onto white paper so they all look good - sometimes I edit them and change their size etc. I'd actually recommend shading with a black colouring pencil instead of of led pencil - its easier/looks better & doesn't smudge as much :)
@@KariMay_ how even do you transfer it to a computer/ whatever you use to edit it and make it smaller etc. i know that question may sound dumb but i new to the tattoo world 🥺 i’m just an artist, i draw. idk the technicals 😅
but thank you for replying! SUPER SUPER helpful!
@@theemmhel4051 I just scan them on my printer! x
i cant draw for shit only copy (not trace) but looking at an image and trying to replicate it. no chance at all that i could be a tattoo artist which suckssssss
Where did you buy your portfolio ?
I search and I don’t found
And great video 👍🏾
from cassart x
Was all of this free hand or did you use a light box?
I’m not sure what she did here either but I think that it’s ok to use light box work in your portfolio because it’s supposed to be your best line work!
They are all my own designs but yes I used a light box x
Question i know i might be late pn this vid but i cant find any other good one how old do u have to be to hand a portfolio in and learned from a Professional
im pretty sure you have to be at least 18
@@KariMay_ thank u
do you draw in pencil first then outline in pen ?
yes x
Are these all freehand ? There os some nice things im there
They are traced from the original designs in my sketchbook
Cool stuff! I'm trying to put up a portfolio but I got two kids to manage, so it is s l o w.. I felt like I'm too old to start (28) but I figured it's never too late ;) also if nobody takes me then I'll just do it on my own hah
Never too late! keep at it im sure something will happen x
I am also 28, it’s never too late.
I’m building my portfolio too.
How/where did you learn to design mandalas?
Self taught x
6:40 is real time for portfolio
So in a technicality this wasn't a successful portfolio? Had you not had your realistic portrait you probably wouldn't have gotten then apprenticeship??
Well the realistic portrait is part of the portfolio x
Hi, what do you mean with "tracing " ?
Coping the photo , like having the actual drawing below your paper and literally coping the lines
Where did you get your portfolio from? I can’t seem to find them anywhere! They’re all plastic and cheap quality, nothing professional like this :’)
A shop called CassArt
X men extinction 😂😂😂
Do they really care if it’s hand drawing or drawings you do on an eyepaf
Both are good x
Tah oo
I went to a tattoo studio and they said to me, make an instagram we wont look at things on paper
Was this in the US?
@@AmberlynWhite no, UK
:D
Anyways, Take Care & Stay Super Golden, Safe & Well 24x7/365… Later Alligator 🐊 PEACE!i! ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾 & LOVE!i! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 To You & All Mankind For All Eternities On Come… Ta……….. xXx Ta……… xXx
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I love your portfolio! This definitely inspired me to get one started as I am in my 4th week of being an apprentice, so thank you :)🤍 how did you do the thing where you added your tattoo designs on a model to see what it would look like on skin??