Becoming a Tattoo Artist in NY

[finegentleman]

My cousin who recently immigrated from China to NY revealed to me his desire to become a tattoo artist. He is an excellent painter and artist in general, but he has no experience tattooing. However, he is has an intense admiration for tattoos, and I am confident that he is absolutely serious about learning this craft. What is the process through which he can obtain formal training and licensing, etc, in tattooing to someday work as a tattoo artist? Could any tattoo artists here please share their experience and the process through which you obtained your success? I would appreciate any advice/links. 

[lape]

Watch all the interviews here on LST to get an idea how people start.

Get an apprenticeship by asking the same artist at least 100s of times.

Put in a year or two as an apprentice.

???

Be a tattooer.

[el twe]

I think the first step is 'get tattooed'...

[Hands On]

http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/guidelines/