Reader Mail: Becoming a Tattoo Artist

"I have been doing some research on tattooing, because i really would like to pursue it. Your writing really helped me understand what i needed to do. i just wanted to thank you, and ask for any other advice you might give me to achieve my dream." - Andrew

I'm guessing you've already read all of the following articles about becoming a tattoo artist:

• What Makes a Good Tattoo Artist?
• 10 Steps to Becoming a Successful Tattoo Artist
• Creating an Impressive Portfolio
• Finding an Apprenticeship

Other than the information provided in those articles, the only other advice I would give is not to give up. It can be a slow and frustrating process, and it's very tempting to cut corners or cheat to get to the end faster. But if you remain patient and you stay on the path, no matter how long, it will pay off in the end. If this is something you really want to do, then it's worth putting forth the effort to do it right.