Become a Tattoo Artist

Become a Tattoo Artist

Author: Time We Discuss September 28, 2025 Duration: 24:50
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Tattoo artist day in the life, this is it! Everything that you need to know to get started as a career tattoo artist.

In this tattoo artist podcast episode, we meet Holly Danesi of Black Vulture Gallery. From getting started to education to financial expectations, Holly shares what it's really like so that you can prepare for a career as a tattoo artist for 2026.

From hygiene and safety to creativity and professionalism, Holly reveals the realities of life as a tattoo artist and offers valuable advice for anyone considering a career in tattooing. Whether you’re curious about the industry, thinking about getting your first tattoo, or dreaming of becoming a tattoo artist yourself, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss.

Topics Covered:

  • How Holly Danesi became a tattoo artist
  • Apprenticeship and training in the tattoo industry
  • Tattoos as personal storytelling and human connection
  • The balance of creativity and professionalism
  • The importance of hygiene and safety in tattooing
  • Advice for aspiring tattoo artists

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - What is a typical day like for a tattoo artist?
1:33 - How long at a time is a tattoo artist inking?
3:01 - Custom tattoos.
5:06 - Lead time for booking appointments for a tattoo.
5:45 - The sun and fresh tattoos.
6:30 - Getting started in the tattoo industry.
11:30 - Tattoo artist apprenticeships
12:54 - Piecing and tattoo artists.
13:36 - Creating stencils for tattoos.
14:48 - Education requirements for a tattoo artist
16:19 - Type of person you need to be to be a tattoo artist
17:51 - Women tattoo artists.
18:28 - Stigma, tattoos, professionals
19:48 - Stigma towards tattoo artists
20:32 - Getting started as a tattoo artist
21:48 - Getting clients
22:42 - Hours for tattoo artists
23:48 - Talent has the floor
24:34 - Outro

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Holly Danesi

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Figuring out what you want to do for a living is one of life's biggest puzzles, and Time We Discuss tackles it by bringing real voices into the conversation. Instead of abstract advice, each episode sits down with people who are actually doing the jobs you might be curious about. You'll hear the unvarnished details of their daily routines, the challenges they didn't see coming, and the moments that make their work worthwhile. This podcast moves beyond glossy job descriptions to explore the practical realities of different paths, from traditional professions to less conventional roles. Whether you're a student weighing college against direct entry into the workforce, someone considering a complete pivot, or simply fascinated by how other people spend their working hours, these discussions offer grounded insights. The focus is on career discovery through honest storytelling, providing a resource that feels more like a series of candid conversations than a formal guide. By listening, you gather the nuanced, firsthand information needed to make more informed decisions about your own professional journey.
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