Skip the 3 Year Unpaid Apprenticeship

How to Go From "Aspiring Artist" to Paid Tattoo Professional in as little as 90 Days

Recommended by the world's largest tattoo brands

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  • 8,213 students
  • Approved by Ohio Health Dept
  • Followed by 400k+ artists

Why You're Still Not Tattooing
(It's Not What You Think)

Let me ask you something...

How long have you been "learning" to tattoo?

6 months? A year? Maybe longer?
Here’s an uncomfortable follow up question:

Are you any closer to actually tattooing paying clients than when you started?

If you're honest with yourself, probably not.
And that's not your fault... But it needs to stop today.
Because here's what's really happening while you're stuck in "learning mode":
  • Professional artists are charging $200+ per hour and booked months out
  • Shop owners are desperate to find qualified artists (but they can't find any)
  • The tattoo industry is exploding with more demand than qualified artists can handle
Your dream career is right there, and hiring!
...but it still feels just out of reach…
Because while others are tattooing, you're trapped in the endless cycle:
  • Buying cheap courses that show you how to trace, but never how to build a career
  • Watching YouTube tutorials that teach outdated and incomplete techniques
  • Waiting years for an unpaid apprenticeship that might never come
  • ​Practicing on fake skin while real opportunities slip away
  • ​Feeling like everyone else is passing you by…
Stay stuck here long enough and it’s no wonder you start questioning if you even have what it takes…
But here's what I know after teaching 8,213+ artists:
It's not about talent…
And it's not about artistic ability…
It's simply about following a proven, step-by-step system.

Why “Old School” Tattoo Education Is 
Designed to Keep You Stuck

Here's what no one wants to admit:

The old apprenticeship system is broken.

It was designed in the 1950s when there were 50 tattoo shops in America, not 50,000…

Traditional apprenticeships:

  • Often exploit you as free shop labor
  • Teach you outdated techniques from decades ago
  • Have zero guarantee you'll actually learn what you need
  • ​Leave you dependent on a shop owner's limited experience
  • ​Give you ZERO business skills or client acquisition knowledge
  • ​Take 2-3 years of unpaid work (that's likely $100k+ in lost wages)

Most online tattoo education is even worse:

  • YouTube teaches random techniques with no structure or progression
  • Cheap courses show you how to trace, but never how to run a business
  • Monthly subscription "schools" are designed to keep you paying forever, not get you working
And nobody seems to be able to connect the dots between technical skills and building an actual career
Which Means: Talented artists spend years bouncing between tutorials, hoping someone will finally click for them so they can actually start tattooing professionally…

But what if there was a better way?

What if you could learn everything a traditional apprentice learns over 3 years... but compressed into a proven step-by-step system you could complete in as little as 90 days?

What if you could skip the years of “working for free,” avoid the outdated methods, and get straight to building a real tattoo career?

That's exactly what we built…
And 8,213+ artists have used it to bypass the traditional “apprentice” system entirely.

Here's How 3 Artists Built the First Real Alternative to Traditional Tattoo Education

We lived through the broken “old school” system firsthand…
Back in the early 2000s, we were broke artists scrubbing tubes and mopping floors for free.
Two years in, we started realizing that we held mops more than tattoo machines…
As we traveled and spoke with other young artists, we realized it wasn’t just us!
We met so many talented artists who quit because they couldn't afford to work for free indefinitely…
We saw shop owners exploit apprentices as free labor while teaching them almost nothing…
And we saw hundreds of artists who tried to side step the apprenticeship model, only to stay stuck for years trying to piece together random information from courses and videos…

That's when we made a decision:

We were going to create the tattoo education system we wish we'd had.

So we spent the next decade asking one question:

What if we took everything that actually worked from a traditional apprenticeship and built it into a complete, structured, step by step system?

The result:

The Artist Accelerator Program - the world’s first complete tattoo education system designed for the modern artist.

Meet Your Instructors

Brandon

15+ years tattooing, shop owner in Tennessee. Survived the traditional apprenticeship system and built a thriving career. Now teaches the techniques and mindset that separate professionals from hobbyists.

Nathan

14+ years specializing in illustration and design. Worked for Celebrity Ink (50+ locations globally). Proves you can develop a unique style even if you "can't draw" yet.

Jay

Navy veteran turned tattoo entrepreneur. Helped open and scale multiple shops across Hawaii. Master of the business side that keeps your books full of paying clients.

The Artist Accelerator: 3 Years of Apprenticeship Knowledge Compressed Into 90 Days

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See the exact dashboard, lessons, and member area you'll get access to:

Want to go deeper? Here’s exactly what you’ll master over the next 90 days:

Phase A

DAYS 1 - 30

Professional Foundations

Everything you need to work safely and professionally
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What You'll Master:

  • Complete bloodborne pathogen certification to comply with legal requirements for your state
  • Advanced sterilization protocols that exceed state requirements
  • ​How to set up infection-control systems to pass inspections
  • ​The exact mindset shifts that separate career artists from hobbyists
  • How to overcome imposter syndrome and build unshakeable confidence
  • ​How tattoo shops really operate (the stuff they don't teach apprentices)
  • ​What shop owners actually look for when hiring
  • ​Insider knowledge that positions you as the artist shops want to hire

Case Studies: After Phase A

Student Jennifer Spear's Setup

Student Joshua Conover's Setup

Student Jaslyn Gaytan's Setup

More Students' License and Setup

Phase B

DAYS 31 - 60

Artistic & Technical Mastery

Where you become a legitimate professional artist
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What You'll Master:

  • The 5-step design process every professional uses
  • How to create custom pieces clients pay premium prices for
  • ​Advanced color theory and composition techniques
  • ​Style development strategies that make your work instantly recognizable
  • Complete machine setup, tuning, and troubleshooting
  • ​Drawing formulas for the most popular tattoo motifs - no more artist’s block
  • ​Drawing faster, cleaner designs in the Procreate app
  • ​Needle codes and equipment prep so you know exactly what supplies to order

Case Studies: After Phase B

Student: Logan Watson

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After

Student: Abel Mtz

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After

Student: Phill Schiff

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After

Student: Xavier Thornton 

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After

Student: Tamara Rutschi

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After

Phase C

DAYS 61 - 90

Career Launch & Client Acquisition

Going pro - where your passion for art becomes a career
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What You'll Master:

  • Tattooing bold, saturated lines
  • All the shading techniques you need to tattoo any style
  • ​Ultra-smooth color blending
  • ​How to photograph your work for maximum impact
  • Portfolio organization strategies that get you hired
  • ​Building a body of work that showcases your unique style
  • ​Consultation techniques that build trust and justify premium pricing
  • ​How to price your work to reflect your value
  • ​Client management systems that create repeat customers and referrals

Case Studies: After Phase C

Our Students' Growth

Our Students' First Tattoo

Rave Reviews for Our Students Working in the Industry

Student Kayden Saxton's Success Timeline

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Full Curriculum

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8,213 Success Stories Later,
Here's What's Possible When You Follow a Proven System

Students' Work

Featured Success Stories

Austin Harley

Generated $2,500 in bookings his first weekend using our client acquisition strategies.

Austin Harley's Works & Client Reviews

Nina Scott

Earned $70,000 in her first 3 months, proving the system works regardless of background or experience level.

Nina Scott's Works, Sales & Client Reviews

Phill Schiff

Army veteran who transitioned into tattooing and now owns "Venom and Virtue" shop in Georgia.

Phill Schiff's Works & Client Reviews

Justin Underwood

Went from complete beginner to licensed professional to successful shop owner in under 12 months.

Justin Underwood's Works & Client Reviews

Stephi Lee

Built 70,000+ Instagram followers and is now booked solid, recognized for realism and blackwork.

Stephi Lee's Works & Client Reviews

The difference between these artists and everyone else?

They followed a complete system instead of piecing together random tutorials.

State Health Department Approval: Our curriculum is recognized by some state health departments as equivalent to traditional apprenticeships in multiple states (with more coming soon).

Everything You Get When You Join the Artist Accelerator Program Today

The Core System

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  • 500+ Video Lessons - Complete step-by-step curriculum covering every aspect of professional tattooing
  • 3-Phase Progression - Structured learning path that builds skills systematically
  • ​Mobile-Friendly Platform - Learn anywhere, anytime, on any device
  • ​Lifetime Access - No monthly fees, no expiration dates, yours forever

Live Expert Support

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  • Monthly Live Coaching Calls - Direct access to Brandon, Nathan, and Jay
  • Professional Work Reviews - Get your portfolio and technique critiqued by experts
  • ​Q&A Sessions - Real-time answers to your specific challenges

Private Community Access

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Pimp My Studio

Success Celebration

Accountability Partners

Guest Spot Opportunities

Giveaways

  • 8,000+ Artist Network - Connect with successful artists worldwide
  • Guest Spot Opportunities - Members regularly offer each other paid work
  • ​Accountability Partners - Find others on the same journey for support and motivation

Exclusive Bonuses (Total Value: $1,791)

BONUS #1

Complete Legacy Course

Get the original 500+ videos from the Legacy Artist Accelerator alongside the updated 2025 edition to supplement your learning.

BONUS #2

30-Day Flash Challenge ($297 Value)

Build a complete professional “client getting” portfolio in 30 days using our proven daily exercises.

BONUS #3

Artist Interview Library ($497 Value)

Exclusive interviews with successful tattoo artists, shop owners, and industry professionals.

BONUS #4

Private Mastermind Access ($997 Value)

Join our exclusive community where successful graduates share opportunities and insights.

This Investment Pays for Itself With Your First Client

Let's talk about the investment. A single tattoo session averages $400-800…
And a half-sleeve runs $1,000-1,500.

When taken seriously, this entire program can pay for itself with one client.

Income Lost By NOT Tattooing:

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(Assuming $300/tattoo, 1/week — totally fair math, not hypey.)

Compare that to traditional apprenticeships:

  • 2-3 years of unpaid work = possibly $100k+ in lost wages
  • No guarantee you'll learn everything you need
  • Outdated teaching methods from the 1990s
  • ​Zero business training or client skills

Or compare it to the "cheap" alternatives:

  • $30/month subscriptions that keep you paying forever = $1,080 over 3 years
  • Cheap courses that teach tactics = wasted time with no career progress
  • Random YouTube tutorials = months of confused trial and error

What you get here:

A complete, proven professional education, lifetime access, live expert support, and a step by step system that actually gets you tattooing in the shortest amount of time possible.

The real question isn't whether you can afford this program. The real question is: Can you afford to keep waiting while opportunities pass you by?

Every month you delay is $3,000+ in potential income you're not earning from tattooing.

Limited Availability

Here's why we can only accept a limited number of students each month:

  • Personal Attention: Our instructors personally review every student's submitted work during live calls. More students = less individual attention.
  • Community Quality: We've learned that rapid growth dilutes the supportive culture that makes our community special.

For the next 20 artists who join, you also get:

VIP Fast-Track Package

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  • Personal Strategy Call with Diana: Our community manager who's guided thousands of artists to success
  • Custom Learning Path: Personalized roadmap based on your current skill level and goals
  • ​Equipment Recommendations: Specific gear suggestions for your budget and situation
  • ​Portfolio Review: Professional assessment of any existing work you have

This VIP package ensures you get results as fast as possible. But it won’t be available forever…

Once it’s gone, you'll still be able to join the regular program (which is still amazing) but without the personalized fast-track support.

Try Everything Risk-Free for 30 Days

I'm not going to ask you to trust me. I'm going to prove this works.

Here's my guarantee:

Join the Artist Accelerator Program. Watch every lesson. Join the live calls. Post your work for feedback. And use everything we give you for 30 full days.
If you're not completely satisfied with your progress, just send us an email and we'll refund every penny.
Why can I make this guarantee? Because I've watched this system work for 8,213+ students. I know what happens when someone actually follows the program.

So what have you got to lose?

The only real risk is staying where you are…

Six Months From Now, You'll Be In One of Two Places

Option 1: Still "Learning"

  • Watching the same YouTube tutorials
  • Buying another cheap course that promises "easy results"
  • Waiting for an apprenticeship that may never come
  • ​Feeling further behind as other artists build successful careers
  • ​Wondering "what if" you had just taken action

Option 2: Earning Professional Income

  • Tattooing paying clients with confidence
  • Building a reputation in your local tattoo community
  • Booking appointments weeks in advance
  • ​Earning $1,000+ per week doing work you love
  • ​Looking back thankful you made the decision to invest in yourself

The choice is yours. But you have to make it today.

Your Tattoo Career Starts Right Now

Everything you need to build a professional tattoo career is right here:

  • The complete 3-Phase system (500+ lessons)
  • Live expert support and feedback
  • Private community of 6,000+ successful artists
  • ​Lifetime access with no monthly fees
  • ​30-day money-back guarantee
  • ​VIP Fast-Track package (next 20 artists)

Most importantly: A proven system that takes you from where you are to where you want to be in 90 days.

This is not another course you'll bookmark and forget.

This is your complete professional tattoo education.

Tattoo Market to grow at 10% during 2025-2032

The tattoo industry has never been bigger. Client demand has never been higher. Professional artists have never been more in-demand.
The only question is: Will you be ready to capitalize on this opportunity?
Statistics from fortunebusinessinsights.com

$597

LIFETIME ACCESS

Easy, secure,
one-time payment
  • 24/7 Community Support
  • Live expert support and feedback
  • Artist Accelerator Program
  • ​All bonuses!
  • ​And much more!
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Try It Risk-Free for 30 Days

If you don’t think it’s worth this small investment (literally less than one tattoo session) then we’re happy to give you all your money back.

$59/mo

PAYMENT PLAN

Lifetime access
12 monthly payments
  • 24/7 Community Support
  • Live expert support and feedback
  • Artist Accelerator Program
  • ​All bonuses!
  • ​And much more!
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  • Lifetime Access
  • 30-Day Guarantee
  • VIP Fast-Track Included