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A pencil sketch of a woman's head with a third eye and octopus tentacles, titled "My Tattoo apprentice journey," indicating an art diary entry by an artist.
A pencil sketch of a crying woman's face, possibly a veiled figure, with tears streaming down her cheeks and ornate earrings.
A pencil sketch of a classical-style bust of a person with curly hair, looking upwards, with dramatic shading and light rays in the background.
My Tattoo apprentice journey
Hi guys! I’m going to use this account as my personal blog from now on :) I started working at Profane Tattoo studios late July and i’ve made A LOT of progress since then. I was really nervous at first because new place, new people, new area (just loved). it was a lot but i think it’s all going
Vamp.illness

Vamp.illness

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A person's arm with a butterfly and leaf tattoo, introducing the topic of "TATTOO CARE" and how to care for a new tattoo.
A tattooed arm being washed under a faucet in a sink, illustrating the "CLEANSE" step with instructions for gentle cleaning and drying.
A hand holding an open tin of yellow tattoo balm, detailing the "MOISTURIZE" step and emphasizing the importance of keeping tattoos moisturized for healing.
tattoo after care 101: SIMPLE Guide 🖤
hello ◡̈ After years of accumulating tattoos, the aftercare process has become second nature to me. But I remember when I first started getting tattoos — figuring out how to keep them healthy and vibrant was overwhelming! If you're new to tattoos or just need a refresher, don't worry, I&#
mom | sierra ◡̈

mom | sierra ◡̈

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A close-up of a person's arm displaying a new tattoo of four distinct shark teeth, arranged vertically. The skin appears moisturized. Text overlays read 'I got the tattoo' and '1st official tat', with a hand pointing to the design.
I got the tattoo 🦈✨
*EDIT* this tattoo are teeth I have found. Please use it as inspiration only. As many as you know, one of the tattoo artist I reached out to, ghosted me. The tattoo artist I wanted initially ended up doing my tattoo and I can’t be more happy with it 🥺🤍 She added more details in her styl
Alexandra 🦋🌈🌞

Alexandra 🦋🌈🌞

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Harry Potter Tattoo
Started my HP sleeve! 🦉📚✨ #harry potter #tattoo #hufflepuff #potterhead #harrypottertattoo
bri 🔭🦔

bri 🔭🦔

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Tattoo Bargains
Thank you to my new client that started off the Friday the 13th sale by getting a $100 flash with color upgrade and a $40 flash to compliment the first tattoo. #tinkedtattoos #fridaythe13thtattoos #butterfly #loveyourselffirst
TInked Tattoos

TInked Tattoos

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A person's stomach displays a new, symmetrical floral tattoo design in progress, featuring detailed line work of chrysanthemums and leaves on both sides of the navel. A small ornamental design is above the navel. Other arm tattoos and decorated fingernails are visible, with text overlay 'STOMACH TATTOO I STARTED!'.
Stomach tattoo I started!
Work in progress on a stomach tattoo I started!! 🌸✨ #tattoo #tattoos #Flower #stomachtattoo #tattooartist #tattooinspo #tattootour
Kayla Talty

Kayla Talty

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A page from a book displays an illustration of a character with a large, intricate mechanical-style tattoo covering their back and arms, alongside another character. The surrounding text discusses the design of the tattoo, which is described as blocky and powerful.
A person with short brown hair, wearing a white top, is seen in a mirror selfie applying black face paint to their back and arms, replicating a complex tattoo design. The tattoo is partially completed, showing intricate patterns on the shoulders and arms.
A person with a pink wig and a white top flexes their arm while taking a mirror selfie, showcasing a nearly completed face paint tattoo on their back and arms. The black face paint forms detailed mechanical patterns, resembling the character Vi's tattoo.
Face Painting Vi’s Tattoo
One thing wild about the process of doing this was learning what my personal limitations of reach are! The tattoo is a lot more detailed, and you could probably tell from the unfinished middle cog where I was unable to keep adding details due to reach 😅 That being said, if you’re ever doing a la
Dayryze

Dayryze

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Saint Michael Tattoo
Started this for my client. It is his first tattoo. #tattoo
Espinoza Tattoos

Espinoza Tattoos

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Fineline tattoo inspo🍋✨
All of my fineline tattoos! My first one started the addiction…I love the dainty small look of them all! I was never one to want a big tattoo piece, so the small patch work look is perfect for me! I hope to add 2-3 more on my back before it’s done🫶 I have a whole list of tattoos I want to do! Possi
jayymayy

jayymayy

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Faith encouraged tattoo
While getting my tattoo I started to have anxiety I started praying and a few moments later a song started to play that said “I don’t want you to be afraid come to me to cry” how beautiful is God🤍 #christiantattoo #tattoosforchristians #christiantattoos #faithjourney #faithoverfear
🌤️Tay🌤️

🌤️Tay🌤️

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A young woman with brown hair and orange highlights smiles at the camera. The image has a pink outline, yellow text overlay "Tattoo tour," and star decorations, introducing a tattoo journey.
A close-up of the back of an ear and neck shows three small blue eye tattoos. A yellow arrow points to the tattoos, which are described as the user's first tattoo.
A close-up of a person's hip reveals a black snake tattoo, circled in yellow. The text indicates this is the second tattoo, obtained at a cheap place.
Tattoo tour✨
Hello everyone! 👋 I just wanted to do a little tattoo tour. I have four in total, and honestly, I thought I’d never go through with getting one. If it wasn’t for my friend’s random suggestion, I might not have! I finally said, “F it.” 🤣 I have a terrible fear of needles 😖, but I think my first o
Brianna Hott

Brianna Hott

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✨journey to becoming a self taught tattoo artist✨
I started my journey on learning to tattoo back in December 2024. This is just some of the work I’ve practiced with the last two being my most recent. #Lemon8Diary #tattoo #art #artistsoflemon8 #tatooideas
Pooh🥶

Pooh🥶

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A person's arm displays a large tattoo featuring a cross, flowers, butterflies, and KAWS-like symbols. Below the cross, three dates are visible: 03/29/1961, 06/11/2022, and 07/25/2000. Text overlays read "Why I got a tattoo AT 18" and "SWIPE".
Did I get a tattoo too early ?..😕
I stared at the tattoo on my chest close to my shoulder , the one I’d gotten with such conviction five years ago. The ink that once seemed so vibrant now felt like a constant reminder of a chapter I’d closed. Back then, it represented freedom, rebellion, and a carefree spirit. But now, it felt like
🎀 𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓰𝔂𝔂 🎀

🎀 𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓰𝔂𝔂 🎀

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Memorial sunflower tattoo
My client wanted to get something in memory of her sister that passed away . She told he how sunflowers are very meaningful to sisterhood and to her . I absolutely love how this tattoo came out . I would love to do more projects like this . My client started crying and it made me cry sad and happy
tstarrcrafts

tstarrcrafts

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Tattoo Inspo 🏺
I started my sleeve with an armband around my bicep of the goddess Artemis. Now I also have an olive branch around my wrist, and a Greek themed sun and clouds right below my palm. I plan to add so much more 😍 #tattooinspo #greekmythology #tattooart #tattooinspiration #tattoo
Laura

Laura

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My tattoo progress!
I do my own tattoos and have been self teaching myself for over a year now. This is my progress from my latest ones to about when I first started. Opinions are welcome but will be ignoring negativity. Not all of my tats are posted here. I am open to taking your suggestions as to what I should do ne
Audrianna

Audrianna

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tattoo practice
I just started. I really enjoy it!! #tattoos #tattoo #fyp #loves tattoos & drawing
lil_tacohoe

lil_tacohoe

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Learn to tattoo with me 🪡
Started to learn about half a month ago come along to follow my journey #teachingmyselftotattoo #learningtattoo #tattoowork #selftaughtartist #firsttattooexperience
Shay 👑🖤

Shay 👑🖤

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A person's wrist with a tattoo that reads 'Think POSITIVE', where the 'T' in positive is a cross. The image is a title card for 'POSSIBLE Tattoos'.
A person's wrist with a small tattoo of a heart outline containing the initial 'D'. The text overlay indicates it's a 'Husband's Initial W/ Heart' tattoo idea.
A person's wrist with a black cross tattoo. Text overlays read 'Red Cross with Scripture' and 'Matthew 6:9-13', suggesting a faith-based tattoo.
Possible Tattoo I want To Get 🖊️🩸
Tattoo Ideas that haven't left the vault yet.. 🔐 🌸 So I always say I wouldn't get a man's name but Im thinking about getting one now. Or possibly an initial. 🌸 I always wanted a Red Cross with the word Faith next to it to remind me of my faith in Christ. 🌸 I started seeing 44
Shakira La'Shay

Shakira La'Shay

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A couple poses, with the man showing his wrist and the woman showing her hand with manicured nails. The image is captioned 'Get the tattoo' as part of a bucket list idea.
A close-up of a man's wrist with a fresh tattoo that reads 'you're my home' in handwritten script. The skin is slightly red, and a blue protective sheet is visible.
A close-up of a woman's wrist with a fresh tattoo that reads 'you're my home' in handwritten script. The skin is slightly red, and she has manicured nails.
Get the tattoo
This was during our honeymoon and I decided I wanted a tattoo so I just started thinking about what I wanted and me and my husband came up with this idea (his handwriting on me and my handwriting on him) so the last day we were in Florida we got a tattoo and I will never regret or forget this day!
McKinzie Bear

McKinzie Bear

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A tattoo practice skin features a detailed outline of a sword with intricate hilt designs, surrounded by leaves and vines. Text overlays read 'MY TATTOO PRACTICE SKINS' and 'Swipe', indicating it's the first in a series of practice pieces by a tattoo apprentice.
A practice skin displays numerous small, outlined tattoo designs, including playing cards, a castle, waves, a heart, a wine glass, a house, a letter, a crescent moon, a smiley face, a bird, cherries, flames, a coffee cup, a knife, a UFO, an egg, a shark, a snake, a flower, a ghost, a spider, a tombstone, a baguette, barbed wire, and Batman.
This practice skin showcases various outlined tattoo designs: a safety pin, paper airplane, flower, four-leaf clover, ice cream cone, mushroom, a patterned cat, smiley face, moons, infinity symbol, alien head, star, band-aid with a heart, sunburst, planet, and an arrow.
My Tattoo Practice Skins
Started off the New Year as a tattoos apprentice. Here are some of my practice skins! #tattoo #tattoopractice #tattooapprentice #art #artistsoflemon8
Maria

Maria

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My first tattoo where it all started 🥰
#finelinetattoos #tilly #obsessed
Theresa Mendoza

Theresa Mendoza

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A person's left palm displays a black outline tattoo featuring two large, stylized floral or leaf designs, one on the lower palm and another near the base of the fingers.
A person's right palm and fingers are covered with a detailed black outline tattoo, featuring an eye surrounded by clouds on the palm and intricate patterns on each finger.
A person's palm features a black outline tattoo of a symmetrical, multi-petaled flower design. Part of a book titled "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WITCHCRAFT" is visible in the background.
PALM TATTOO INSPO…
I’ve been a lover and collector of tattoos for over the last three decades and I’m definitely hellbent on the styles and things that I like. I only have one hand left with virgin skin, palm, top and fingers so I really want it to turn into something amazing when the work gets started. I don’t mind
Miki

Miki

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How I put fear to the side when I started tattoos
I put fear to the side when I started learning about tattoos #tattoosartist #tattooapprentice #artistlife #asmr
dotty

dotty

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That I’ve done as a tattoo apprentice
✨I wanted to share my fake skin practices over the last couple months. I just started so there’s still so much for me to learn, honestly I was nervous to post this. #tattooapprentice #tattooapprenticeship #tattoostruggles #beginnertattooist #shareyourthoughts
✖ 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖉 ✖

✖ 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖉 ✖

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Tattoo Practice Skins
I’m a tattoo apprentice out in Pennsylvania. It’s always been my dream since middle school to be a tattoo artist, and it seemed like a dream come true when I got the call that would be an apprentice a week before Christmas of 2023. I started my journey on January 2nd and told my tattoo mentor that
Maria

Maria

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A person's arm displays four small, black outline tattoos resembling teeth. Each tattoo is annotated with a pain level from 0/10 to 3/10, indicating the sensation experienced during the tattooing process. The image also features text about the tattoo's pain level.
Pain level from this tattoo 🖤
This is my first “actual” tattoo so I never knew what a tattoo machine felt like. All I’ve done are stick and pokes and those hurt more in my opinion. The first tooth was a massage and i felt the vibration in my hand. Felt sooo nice! 2nd was a breeze as well but I started to feel the tingle
Alexandra 🦋🌈🌞

Alexandra 🦋🌈🌞

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