Hello from Ireland

[RyanGarry]

Hi, my name is Ryan, I'm 18 years old and from Dublin Ireland. I am currently looking for a tattoo apprenticeship and I am doing some apprenticeship like work experience in a tattoo studio called Tallaght Ink :) my favourite styles are Traditional, neo-traditional and some black and grey. I am currently trying to build a good portfolio so if anybody has any tips, send them along and it would be greatly appreciated, thank you

[spence1022]

I don't really have any tips, but good luck! The world needs more good artists. :)

[exume]

Do not start threads asking questions about "breaking into the business" of tattooing.

[RyanGarry]

Sorry but I wasn't looking for tips on 'breaking into the business' I was just asking for tips to improve my artistic ability

[smiling.politely]

Draw a lot. Seems like a non-answer, or too obvious, but it's all you can do to get better. Also, the old adage "practice makes perfect" is a lie. Focused practice makes better... hopefully. Set small goals and work towards them in your drawings, even if it seems as simple as learning different ways to shade leaves on a rose, them move up.

[smiling.politely]

Oh, and I forgot to mention, get tattooed a lot, learn about the world it comes with, learn about the respect it deserves, and be sure it's right for you first.

[RyanGarry]

Thank you, yeah I got tattooed for the first time 2 weeks ago and I started using ink and trying to learn how to blend and colour properly, thank you