#41599
Skootal
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@skootal

So, I’m new to the Tattoo Industry. I started an appentice ship in ’11 at a low end street shop. I’m now licensed to a decent shop in North GA. Story short- I love the industry. Art is a passion and emotional outlet for me. However, I find with it now being a job that the ‘money, money, money’ aspect sort of ruins it for me. I’m thankful to have a job in the industry but honestly I couldn’t care less about the money. I’m conflicted on if I should pursue it.

#153761
Sam-I-Am
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@sam-i-am

There is a chain of shops in my area that have lost some really good artists because of the ever increasing pressure to make the “home office” more money.

#153766
buttwheat
Participant
@buttwheat

Welcome to the forum. Are you skilled at tattooing or you just pumping out mediocre stuff? It’s a tough question but can lead to your answer.
If you really have a knack for tattooing keep at it, travel a bit find a shop that values the art not the money.
Post a link to some of your work.

#153771
Skootal
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@skootal

Unfortunately I don’t have much for a portfolio because I just recently got my license (December). I had a ‘falling out’ after my first apprenticeship when the owner sold off all the equipment (claiming it was stolen) that I purchased and then closed the shop. I’m still in the learning process so even though I’m licensed I still prefer to watch vs. doing it myself.

#153777
buttwheat
Participant
@buttwheat

You don’t even have an instagram?

#153778
jerryatrophy
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@jerryatrophy

I run the “@gatattooers” instagram page and id be interested in seeing your stuff also.

#153784
Skootal
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@skootal

I actually don’t use Instagram or Twitter. No one at the shop I work at uses Instagram.

#153786
buttwheat
Participant
@buttwheat

how does a tattooist not have an instagram?

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