Pros and cons of being a tattoo designer

Tattoo designers are one of the highest paying jobs in the industry. However, it is not that easy for a successful tattoo designer. Unless you really have a passion for art, you can’t be very successful. Here are some pros and cons of being a tattoo artist.

advantage

Being a tattoo artist has its advantages, especially if you love your profession. It’s satisfying to see your creativity embodied in someone else’s body. It is interesting to note how completely people trust you when it comes to their safety and appearance. If you take your job seriously, you will have a large number of clients following you. Although there will be competition, you will be able to establish your own brand in this niche.

When it comes to money, like any other business, tattoo artists have their ups and downs. When you have those ‘high’ moments, the money flow is fantastic. And it will be your good money management skills that will help you in the end.

Before you can become a full-fledged tattoo designer, you need to apprentice to an established tattoo designer. Most established tattoo designers love to help youngsters. You’ll spend time cleaning and sterilizing their equipment or simply helping them modify designs. At first, you will be asked to create designs on leather. Later you will be asked to work on human skin. All this process will bring you closer to the world of tattooing.

This is a career for a lifetime, one that will bring you satisfaction. Your self-expression is at its best, and if you’re delivering quality work, your clients will be impressed and come back to you.

You get to meet like-minded people, incredibly artistic and creative people, who will have their opinions but appreciate that you have the right to be in this industry.

cons

Being a tattoo designer has its downsides. Establishing yourself in the industry as a recognized artist can be a cumbersome uphill journey. The competition is very high. There are so many aspiring tattoo designers out there that you might be surprised to know, and making your mark among them would be no easy task.

On top of that, there are so many expenses to take care of. For example, you need to keep equipment sterilized, you need to get and maintain equipment, you need to get all your drawing and art supplies. If you want to be a custom tattoo artist, you should always keep looking for cool designs and modify them or just practice your own skills by drawing, drawing and more drawing.

While the cash flow can be really good when business is booming, it can slow down during the holiday seasons when people go out of town. It is at this time that you have to manage your money in a way that sustains your business as well as yourself. At such times, you would love to tattoo anyone who comes to you as business is slow.

In general, if you want to be a tattoo designer, patience is the key.