General Information/Overview
Tattoo artist is part of the Arts, Audio/Video Technology,
and Communications Career Cluster. It belongs to the
Visual Arts Pathway. For this job you create permanent
works of art on human skin. Earnings range from $17.200
to $86.870. There is a 5% predicted employment change.
which is slower than average. However when people retire
it offers others to get new jobs. Some related occupations
include fashion designers and
really any job in the Art Pathway.
and Communications Career Cluster. It belongs to the
Visual Arts Pathway. For this job you create permanent
works of art on human skin. Earnings range from $17.200
to $86.870. There is a 5% predicted employment change.
which is slower than average. However when people retire
it offers others to get new jobs. Some related occupations
include fashion designers and
really any job in the Art Pathway.
Education & Training
You need a high school diploma or equivalent to work as a
tattoo artist. Some helpful courses I could take include anything
related to art really. For training it would be helpful to have an
apprenticeship to learn how to work the machine and what not.
tattoo artist. Some helpful courses I could take include anything
related to art really. For training it would be helpful to have an
apprenticeship to learn how to work the machine and what not.
Nature of Work
On day to day work you will draw up new tattoos for clients
and discuss with them what to expect while getting a tattoo.
Working hours usually vary from place to place. Some
advantages are that you get to work with art if that's what you
enjoy. You also get to work close with people. A disadvantage
is having to worry if they don't like it.
and discuss with them what to expect while getting a tattoo.
Working hours usually vary from place to place. Some
advantages are that you get to work with art if that's what you
enjoy. You also get to work close with people. A disadvantage
is having to worry if they don't like it.
Opinion
I think this would be a great job
for me because I love tattoos
and I want a job that allows me
to use my creative ability.
for me because I love tattoos
and I want a job that allows me
to use my creative ability.