Are You Too Old To Tattoo 2023?
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Are you Too old to Tattoo In 2023?
This is a question I get asked a lot and the answer is much more in- depth than you might actually realise. In this video I discuss the pressures of approaching that tattoo studio you might not feel like entering because you feel like you're too old to become a tattooist for a tattoo apprenticeship. I also share with you how old I was when I became a tattooist and opened my first tattoo studio.
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I started tattooing at 60! And now have been happily tattooing for 3 years in a shop in the netherlands, you are never to old to learn something new! The shopowner did not look at my age, just at my skill!
me too. got hit with ME and couldn't move and do much of anything else. tattooing on my self actually helped my nerve pain-i wouldn't say for others to expect the same -but it worked for me.
Wish that was the case her in US, they frown upon age. 61 looking for space to do my own thing, been hard space is expensive
Also, I would like to add that people like Jono help a lot with quality video's and great advice, when you are starting out and are totally clueless about tattooing! (like I was) these video's help hugely in opening up a hidden world and slowly things become less mysterious and more doable! So take your time to watch all the advice you can get, and thank you Jono!😊
60!? That’s amazing
That's amazing!
This video arrives at the right moment for me. I’m 30 years old, scratching people since 2019, and now I’m trying to make it my daily work. And I’m fighting day by day with my fears of being not ready and to be not accepted in a studio. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your experience!
Thank you for this video, as a 40yo starting on this journey, i rly appreciate this ❤
same.
Same for me. I’m 39 and just started training. Just to try something new that I liked all my life. Just doing this for myself.
i started at 45 years old , and enjoy it soo much . RIP JONO SMITH
Such a good timing. I’ve always wanted to tattoo professionally and after 20 years as a murals/streetart artist I decided last year to invest in a career and I don’t regret. There’s a lot of prejudice (ageism and so on) but since I’ve been in a similar branch I learned quickly how to overcome them and start my own journey. Thank you so much for your channel!
Same path for my husband - good luck!!
I get told I’m too young (I’m 22) and then people get told their too old. I’ve had a lot of good reactions to potential mentors but also bad, mainly very sexist. Honestly these videos have given me so much hope and I really appreciate all the advice you give
I'm glad the channel is helping you out. Thanks for watching!
Tattooing is for everyone. Doesn’t matter the gender/age/race. It’s about art so don’t give up on art! If you need advice there are lots of channels you can compile good lessons from! One of them being JonoSmith
I started at age 33 but I have been doing art since I was 5 lol.
There are a lot of advantages starting a tattoo artist journey as an adult adult. One of them is that you will have an older person’s patience and focus. Tattooing is a lot of patience and focus. Also, in your 30s you understand there is always something new to learn about the world which is the same with tattooing. You will never stop learning new things about techniques and yourself
I'm 38 and makes me feel much better about this journey! I was doing tats in 2009 but didn't go about it right! Had a child and quit obviously to work harder to provide just a couple months later! Now I'm taking this on years later and want to do it perfectly this time and not give up for anyone or anything! Thank you for this video Jono, please keep em coming!
I know this is a few months old. But I'm 39 and my stories almost exactly the same as yours. I hope you're going for it.
@@jeremyw6246 still at it.. A bunch of hiccups in life so far but hasn't stopped me from keep going! I hope you're doing the same! 💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you for the kind words and confidence. I am 40 and apprenticing... hoping no one will notice lol. It's so hard to get up the skills and confidence to apply.
40 definitely isn't too old. Thank you so much for the Super Thanks & Thanks for watching!
Wow, seeing 2 tattoo artists over 60 gives me hope. Nearly 61, now just to find someone to teach/help me further. I thought I was alone at my age. Sometimes soooo frigging hard.
I did my apprenticeship at 54(61), but cant find a studio to hire me, still looking to find space to go solo.
My advice would be to make some good examples on practice rubber, you can even get a whole silicone rubber forearm to tattoo on. Thats how I successfully got a spot in a shop, I just walked in with some good examples of my skill on rubber!Of course drawing skills are super important as well. There are heaps of good free tutorials on youtube! Good luck, I hope you succeed!
@@michelekurtz7652 I know what you mean.I hope you’ll succeed, I wish you a fantastic career in tattooing.
And yes I learned along time ago I would always push my friends that were into graffiti or into drawing into tattooing and the “artist” don’t last they do other stuff but then some people just wana tattoo so bad they usually get better and it’s really if you like doing it then you will succeed cuz it’s all just practice so if you enjoy it you as an example when I was younger like 16-19 I tatted alllot and learned a lot, yes tons of trash tattoos but I learned lol and now that I’m older no one wants me to just scribble on them so I am practing on plastic fake cheap skin and it’s ok but I am limiting myself to not even try a tattoo until I practice all summer and until I’m happy…. So way different than when I was young but wish me luck hahah and ima post my videos here so if anyone wants to see how bad I am lol literally like no joke I am bad….. but hopefully I’ll get better
Hey Jono, Thank you for another great video. I have been following you as well as a few other instructional RUclipsrs for almost the past 2 years, when I started to learn how to tattoo at the ripe old age of 59, after finally getting my first and second tattoo. while talking during my tattoo to the tattoo artist/owner that I got tattooed by, I was surprised to be told in order to get an apprenticeship I would need to already know how to tattoo before applying. If this advice is correct , then it puts me (61 yrs old) at a great disadvantage to a much younger person especially since young people generally have a much easier time finding friends willing to get tattooed. By the way, the reason for such a late start tattooing in life is because I was a funeral director/embalmer for over 20 years until I got hurt leaving me unable to continue in that field. Learning how to tattoo has given me a new lease on life , especially since it is all I can think of doing and enjoy each day. Thanks again! 🙏Poppy
Love it amazing advice
Thank you just simply thank you.
Jono I recently came across this video post and thought this is such a good topic to cover. I am just knocking on the door of 60 years young and currently working with passion and training hard to perfect my tattoo skills, with a view to opening my own business in the not too distanced future, so thank you for getting into this topic and providing a great boost of encouragement. After starting out in life training as an illustrator and graphic artist I somehow veered off and using my skills as a singer and performer I somehow ended up as a very effective sales person! A passion for delivering amazing customer experiences then saw me spend the next 36 years as a trainer and presenter, and still going strong, I think. The challenge now is to find a way to transition into my real passion for art in the form of tattooing. So here’s to all the older artists and aspiring artists out there, what do we have on our side… commitment, determination, great work ethic, patience, a whole box full of life skills, a passion for people, care, and the knowledge that success comes from hard work. You are never too old to learn. Thanks Jono for being one of my online inspirations.
42 and started tattooing a year ago :) Wanted to start at 18, but the 90's were a different time.
I’m 33 years old about to be 34 in May and am now getting into tattooing well will be once I get my machine and other equipment. But I decided on this because I’m a 100% permanent and total disabled Veteran of the US Army so I have the time and the desire so that’s what I’m going to do. I have always loved this art and appreciate you and everyone else putting info out for those of us who are considering this journey no matter how old we are. Thanks for the content and keep it up!
i love you Jono - i loved that beginning. i've had a crappy 3 years with my health- i just want to tattoo myself because i love it. I'm also really grateful for your channel -having experienced the 'offish' treatment when asking questions 'if you don't know i'm not telling you' What?
Unfortunately the industry is full of this kind of 'cloak & dagger attitude'. I wish yo well with your health, stay positive. Thanks for watching!
@@JonoSmithTattoo Thankyou! and best to you! i'm dealing with the after effects of jaw surgery, and i'm thinking i should find a spot somewhere and doodle to take my mind off of it!
I’m a 29 year old artist outta Washington. And I just started back in August so I’m going into my 4th month. Anyways, after studying by just watching videos daily and trying to re teach myself how to draw(no formal art background what so ever) and although the drawing hasn’t come easy I have seriously picked up the machine skills super super fast. I’m already a month and a half into real skin and got a job as an apprentice at one of the better shops in my city let alone in my state. So stoked to see where my journey takes me!!! I know I know means that is old, but it’s absolutely terrifying to finally find your feet in an industry you’ve been working so hard and and make a super comfortable living and then try to jump to something new. But I’m so glad that I chose to do this because although I’m only doing it part time at the moment, I fully believe in myself to do it full-time and to be able to do something. I truly enjoy. Although I make a great living at my regular job, I don’t wanna break my body down before I’m 40 years old and I’m tired of spending night away from my family because I work 12 hour graveyard shifts, thank you so much for your videos brother, you’ve done a lot for people like me
I am currently 49 and I would love to get into tattooing. The only thing is that I am a truck driver and I am lucky to have about a day and a half off at home. Even then I really don't have time to practice since I spend time with wife and a young son. I do wish everyone else the best of luck. Awesome videos.
Hey pal. I’m 52, with a family, drive class 1 and trying to get into tattooing. Best advice I can give is , have a work station set up, basic black ink on hand. Practice skins, stencils. Saves time and means if you get 30mins spare, Practice! Will be a slow progression but progress will be made! Good luck pal!
@@petegalloway2466 thank you for the head up.
Got started last year at 45 yrs old, after collecting ink for a very long time I picked up a coil machine and Im feeling great and learning day by day
Thanx! This was what i needed 🥰
I'm 33, learning and quite scared about my future as a tattoo artist.
Once again, thank you. I love your videos!
Just go for it! Thanks for watching!
Jono thank you for that. I'm 46 and started a year ago just doing practice skin. I did flash in my 20's and sold it to tattoo studios for extra bucks. Today I regret not taking them up on their offers to give me an apprenticeship. That time I loved airbrushing and I customized cars until covid hit. Tried out tattooing and I'm luuuurving it!
Thank you so, so much for this.
I started my apprenticeship at 34 and have been in it a year, and it's been wonderful, but part of me sits here and goes, "Am I too old for this?" I struggle so much with self confidence, you're so right, and I absolutely felt like I didn't belong. On top of it, though, I was struggling with feelings of 'my time is running out, there's no point, I won't last long.'
I got lucky getting my apprenticeship on top of it all - my tattoo artist who is now my mentor asked to see my art and then asked to teach me after I'd talked about having wanted to learn when I was in highschool, and got talked out of it with the "You'll be a starving artist," mentality. Even though that happened? It doesn't help the feelings of doubt and inadequacy.
But you're right. It should be about letting the work speak for itself and not doubting myself about a number that doesn't matter to my mentor, to my clients, to the people who have been supporting me through all of it.
This has helped me feel so much better. On top of my apprenticeship your videos have been an incredible help and I always come back to reference them when I'm not in the studio. Thank you for everything you do for all of us.
Thank you for your awesome comment and personal insight. You've got a great attitude. Im glad the channel is helping you out. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for sharing your story. My first apprenticeship was under a horrible teacher. Really turned me off from the industry for many years.
Im 25 just started. Dont care gona keep going and progressing and one day be a pro
Great attitude
Hi there, i started my apprenticeship with 46 😅 and the benefit of it, i don’t have to learn anything beside how to tattoo properly. That was a huge benefit. I am so happy that i decided to change careers ❤
Not planning to make it a career but I had learning to tattoo it on my craft bucket list for too long, and my son for some reason really, reeeeaally want me to do his first tattoo. I'm turning 50 this year so I gifted myself with my first tattoo machine this past Christmas. Will see where this journey wil take me, for now I just enjoy myself on practice skins, my son will maybe have to wait for a few years for his first tattoo.
I truly enjoy your videos, sharp humor and I've learned a lot from you already, thank you for your time and upbeat energy you put into your videos.
And that Batman cover up is roughhhhhh hahah but what a crazy cover up
Always watching 🇵🇭 i start learning tattooing last year and now i see your channel and i learn more because of you thank you so much 🇵🇭
Thanks for your video. I’ve just turned 51 and wasn’t sure if I was too old for this. I’ve always drawn but always wanted to tattoo. So about a year ago I got my first machine and started it’s been up and down and as you said it’s all about confidence but at my age no one here in Australia is going to take on a 51 yr old unfortunately. But I enjoy your videos thanks
As a newly found scratcher I find this super awesome, thank you sir ❤️
Great Jono. I’m 52 and trying to get into tattooing. Had and seen negative views on being “toooooo old!”. Well I’m making progress. Already completed a few tattoos on people who were very happy with my work. I’m sticking to traditional old Skool style. Using a the best equipment I can afford. Professional inks. Enjoying the journey. Cheers for your tutorials Jono. Much appreciated 🤘🏻😎🍻
It sounds like you've got the perfect attitude, especially using the best equipment you can afford. I wish you all the luck in the world. Thanks for watching!
@@JonoSmithTattoo cheers pal 👍🏻🤘🏻😎
Thank you for these words, gives me hope still yet
Thank you and if it’s true that you passed RIP 🙏
Age is but a number, follow your dreams and don't be put off by dream killers.
LOL at 7:20 I love your sense of humor 🤣🤣
BTW I am 41 and I would love to be a tattooist one day.
I always loved drawing and won many drawing competition when I was a kid and young girl 😊 I'm just mad at myself for not thinking about this when I was 20ish 😮💨🤦♀
Thanks
I’m 34 I don’t care I do think I had more energy when I was 16 let’s say but hahah I’m trying to pick it up again and I just keep practicing on fake skin so anyone can check my page and give me tips I wana get my
Linework down, I got some CNC POLICE in a 1207RL and they are all sloppy inside the cartridge but somehow they work I don’t get how the needles just float in the cartridge without a stabilizer lol
I would have no problem whatsoever saying "do not touch my portfolio with your dirty hands. Do not even touch the outside cover of my portfolio with your dirty hands." To the King of England, never mind some studio owner. I've also never had a problem separating people and their work; marvelous people can create art from worst to best, as can horrible people.
I’m 35 and an apprentice in a shop.
I am in my second shop as the first one got me to tattoo myself on day two without showing me anything, then told me I wasn’t good enough and I shop find somewhere else.
I’m 42 and a successful art business owner and want to make a change due to health issues ( wood sculptor with bad back and allergies) and my sculpture portfolio is really nice but your art portfolio is next level and kinda intimidating what,if my 2d portfolio isn’t as good as yours should I hold off on looking for apprenticeships
Im sorry to hear about your health issues. Thank you for you kind comments. I presume wood sculpture is so much harder and more skilled than tattooing. Thanks for watching!
✨Your thumbnail gave me cancer but your videos give me life ✨
In 40 yrs old is it too late to start?
where are you located ? Can I be your apprentice ?
And you might have thought she was a little bit pretty. 😁