NOV 2023
First tattoo on fake skin
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
- 8,213 students
- Approved by Ohio Health Dept
- Followed by 400k+ artists
Why You're Still Not Tattooing
(And Why It's Not Your Fault)
How long have you been “learning” to tattoo?
6 months? A year? Maybe longer?
You’ve watched the YouTube tutorials.
Saved the Instagram reels.
Maybe you even bought a course.
And yet…
If someone asked you right now, “So when are you actually going to start tattooing?”
You still wouldn’t have a good answer.
Because those things are designed to keep you watching.
Not to get you working.
The problem is – the traditional path isn’t much better.
A 2-3 year apprenticeship where you’re kept on the hook working for free…
Sweeping floors and answering phones…
While you – and your bank account – wait around and hope that someone will finally say something that “clicks” and fixes your linework for good.
So while full-time artists are charging $150-$300/hr and working whenever they want…
You’re stuck between piecing it together yourself online
And the traditional apprenticeship system…
Knowing that both options waste your most valuable asset – TIME
Until now.
Meet Your Instructors
The Artist Accelerator Program was created by three tattoo artists with 40+ years of combined tattoo experience:
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.
We not only saw shop owners exploit apprentices as free labor while teaching them almost nothing…
We experienced that system ourselves for years before finally breaking into the industry.
So we built the tattoo education system we wish someone had given us.
Traditional Apprenticeship
- Teach drawing skills
- Tattooing techniques
- Tattoo business training
- Flexible schedule
- $0 income for 1-2 years (opportunity cost: $40K-$80K)
Traditional apprenticeships are 1-2 years of unpaid labor. They’re often abusive and don’t guarantee you’ll actually get to learn tattooing.
Artist Accelerator Program
- Teach drawing skills
- Tattooing techniques
- Tattoo business training
- Flexible schedule
- $0 income for 1-2 years (opportunity cost: $40K-$80K)
The Artist Accelerator Program has every lesson you need to start tattooing at the professional level. Keep your job and learn on your schedule.
Safe to say not everyone’s a fan:
But clients (the ones paying for tattoos) disagree.
3 Years of Apprenticeship Knowledge
Compressed Into 90 Days
We’ve taken everything you’d learn in a traditional apprenticeship…
And condensed it into a proven 3-phase system you can complete in less than 90 days on your own time…
Around your 9-5…
After the kids go to bed…
During your lunch break…
So you know you’re learning the right way. No guessing or building bad habits. Just clear “here’s how to do it.”
Each phase builds on the last, taking you through the exact progression a traditional apprentice follows. Except you’ll complete it in as little as 90 days instead of 3 years.
See the System in Action
Student Kayden Saxton's Success Timeline
JAN 2024
(45 days after 1st tattoo) First 2 tattoos in private studio
JAN 2024
Working in his studio tattooing all weekend
AUG 2024
Hosts another T101 student for a guest spot
SEP 2024
Starts at a new studio with other artists
JAN 2025
1 Year tattooing + teaching an apprentice
JAN 2025
Quit his job to open a studio and tattoo fulltime
MAY 2025
Booked and busy
AUG 2025
Booked out 3-6 months in advance
One year. From practice skin to running a studio and training others.
More than 8,213 artists have gone through this system just like Kayden.
They’re getting hired.
They’re opening shops.
They’re building careers.
The difference between them and every other aspiring artist still stuck in “learning mode”?
They followed a complete system instead of piecing together random tutorials
The moment you join, you’re not figuring this out alone.
8,213 Success Stories Later,
Here's What's Possible When You Follow a Proven System
Student Nina Scott's Before & After
Student Simone Studer's Before & After
Student Abel Mtz's Before & After
View More Success Stories
Here’s What You Get
Investment: $597 one-time (or $59/mo for 12 months)
That’s less than what your future clients will pay you for one half-sleeve ($800–$1,200). This program pays for itself with one client.
The Complete Artist Accelerator Program
500+ lessons across 3 phases in an easy-to-follow structure. Works on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Lifetime access. No subscriptions. No hidden fees.
PHASE A
How the Industry Works + Pro Foundations
This is the foundation every successful tattoo career is built on.
- State-required safety protocols
- Complete your bloodborne pathogens certification
- Insider knowledge on how tattoo shops operate
- How to overcome imposter syndrome and get hired
Students' License and Setup
PHASE B
How to Design Tattoos + Confidently Use Tattoo Equipment
Here’s where you become a legitimate professional artist.
- Tattoo design techniques that WORK (even if you “can’t draw”)
- Color theory and composition that create eye-catching designs
- How to design in Procreate/iPad like a professional
- Machine setup, needle configurations, power settings - everything so you're not guessing when you pick up a machine
Student Xavier Thornton's Before & After
PHASE C
Tattoo Equipment + Career Launch
This is where you actually start tattooing.
- Bold linework that sets you apart as a professional
- Shading techniques that bring your work to life
- Saturated and vibrant color that make tattoos pop
Then turn those skills into a paying career:
- How to build a portfolio that makes shop owners take you seriously
- Shop application systems to get your foot in the door
- Pricing, social media, and how to stay booked - so tattooing actually pays your bills
See Full Program
Start Here: Mindset
- New Student Onboarding
- Mastermind Community
- Time Management
- Mindset
Sanitation
- Introduction
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Setting Up Your Tattoo Station
- Breaking Down Safely
- Autoclaves
Shop Knowledge
- Introduction
- Shop Tour: Shop Layout
- Opening the Shop
- Closing the Shop
- Consultations
- Organisation
- Stencil Application
- Furniture
- Barriers
- Ergonomics
- Positioning for a Tattoo
Drawing
- Introduction
- Ipad Introduction
- How to Draw Tattoo Designs
- Color Theory
- How to Sketch on iPad
- How to Line on iPad
- How to Shade and Color on iPad
- Drawing Practical: Trad Patterns
- Drawing Practical: Eagles
- Drawing Practical: Snakes
- Drawing Practical: Daggers
- Drawing Practical: Roses
- Drawing Practical: Tigers
- Drawing Practical: Clipper Ships
- Drawing Practical: Anchors
- Drawing Practical: Lady Face
- Drawing Practical: Panthers
- Drawing Practical: Skull
Equipment
- What We Recommend
- Machines
- Needles
- Ink Theory
- Mixing Your Inks
- Camera
- Fake Skins
Lining
- Introduction
- Linework Theory
- Straight Lines
- Angled Lines
- Shapes
- Wavy Lines
- Curved Lines
- Ovals
- Circles
- Follow Along – Anchor
- Follow Along – Clipper Ship
- Follow Along – Trad Mandala
Packing
- Introduction
- Packing Theory
- Packing Color Vs. Black
- Packing Square Grids
- Packing Kanjis: 7RS blac, Dark and Light Colors
- Using the Sides and Corners of the Mag
- Packing Ovals
- Packing Tribal Designs
- Color Packing – Flowers
- Follow Along – Traditional Rose Tattoo
- Follow Along – Vase Tattoo
- Follow Along – Dagger Tattoo
Shading
- Introduction
- Shading Theory
- Whip Shading: Line Fade Outs
- Whip Shading: Shade Some Rectangles from Dark to Light
- Whip Shading: Cross Hatching
- Whip Shading: Moving Diagonally (Stars)
- Using the Corners of a Mag
- Using Washes
- Shading with Color
- Follow Along Tattoo: Wolf
- Follow Along Tattoo: Moth
- Follow Along Tattoo: Eagle
Tattooing on Skin
- Introduction
- Live Tattoo: Snake
- Live Tattoo: Girl
- Live Tattoo: Tiger
Getting Into a Shop
- Introduction
- Licencing
- Finding a Studio to Work At
- Portfolio Creation for Apprentices
- Portfolio Creation for Professional Tattoo Artists
- Getting a Job as a Professional Artist (No License States)
- Getting a ‘Paper’ Apprenticeshop (License Required States)
- Leveling Up: Your Next Shop
Turning Pro
- Introduction
- Pricing
- Studio Partnership Program
Bonuses
- 30-Day Flash Challenge
- Artist Interviews
- FB Mastermind Group: Community
Plus the Personalized Help You’ll Never Find on YouTube…
Community Access, Weekly Live Feedback Calls, Deals on Tattoo Equipment, Bonus Content, and More:
Private Mastermind Access
Join 6,000+ artists in a community that actually responds. Get your questions answered by professionals. Take part in art challenges. Post your work and get real feedback – not just “looks great!” from your friends.
Weekly Live Calls
Get access to honest critique in weekly live feedback sessions with professionals. We also run community events like art nights, Q&A calls with special guests, and more.
30-Day Flash Challenge
Daily exercises that build your professional portfolio piece by piece. Each day covers a different subject and style. By day 30, you’ll have a body of work you can actually show to shops.
Artist Interview Library
Real conversations with working artists, shop owners, and industry pros. The stuff nobody tells you until you’re already in.
Special Deals on Tattoo Supplies
Tattooing 101 students get access to exclusive deals from some of the biggest supply companies in the industry. Tattooing 101-only bundles include slashed prices on professional-grade products. Find deals on Jet Black, Prime, Eternal, INK-EEZE, World Famous, Critical, and more.
Try It For 30 Days. If It’s Not for You, You Get Every Penny Back.
No hoops. No hassle. If you’re not blown away by your progress after 30 days, send us a message or reply to any of our emails and we’ll refund you. Simple as that.
50% OFF
$597
$1197
LIFETIME ACCESS
See inclusions & details
- Easy, secure, one-time payment
- 24/7 Community Support
- Live expert support and feedback
- Artist Accelerator Program
- All bonuses!
- And much more!
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.
50% OFF
$59/mo
$119/mo
PAYMENT PLAN
See inclusions & details
- Lifetime access, 12 monthly payments
- 24/7 Community Support
- Live expert support and feedback
- Artist Accelerator Program
- All bonuses!
- And much more!
- Lifetime Access
- 30-Day Guarantee
Questions Everyone Asks Before Joining
"What if I can't draw?"
Phill Schiff’s Before & After
Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or you’ve been teaching yourself for years and hit a ceiling…
Phase B meets you where you are.
Most of the things you’ll draw as a tattoo artist can be built up from repeatable formulas. We show you all of them inside the program.
"I work full time. Do I have enough hours for this?"
The program is self-paced and works on your phone. Most of our students have full-time jobs, kids, and everything else life throws at you. There’s no deadline and your access never expires. Go as fast or slow as you need.
"Is this program right for ME?"
This is for you if:
- You want to tattoo at a professional level. That might mean quitting your 9-to-5. Or building a side business on weekends. Or just finally doing work you're proud of.
- You're willing to put in the reps.
- You're stuck between YouTube and an apprenticeship system that doesn't work for you.
- You want real structure, real feedback from professionals, and a real path forward.
This is probably NOT for you if:
- You're looking for a shortcut. If you want to skip technique and start tattooing people tomorrow, this program isn't for you. We teach you to do this the right way, not the fast way.
- You're not willing to be a student. This program works when you show up, do the exercises, and actually apply what you learn. If you're just looking to buy a course and keep doing what you've been doing, save your money.
- You're looking to buy a tattoo license. Only your state health department can. What we can do is make sure you're ready to tattoo at a professional level. That way, when you walk into a shop, you're not faking it.
"Is $597 really worth it?"
This program replaces a 2-3 year unpaid apprenticeship. A single tattoo session on a client runs $800-1,200. The math is pretty straightforward, and we have a payment plan option if that’s the right path for you.
"My partner isn't sure about this."
Show them this page. Seriously. This isn’t a random impulse buy. It’s a career investment with 8,213 students and a money-back guarantee. We’ve had hundreds of couples go through this together. Some of our best success stories started with a skeptical spouse.
"Am I too old to start?"
Our students range from 18 to their 60s. We’ve had people leave 25-year careers and build thriving tattoo businesses.
If you want this, your age isn’t the thing standing in your way.
"How do I know this actually works? (Is this legit?)"
Fair question. The internet is full of garbage tattoo courses.
Here’s the difference: we’re partnered with brands like Prime, Critical, INK-EEZE, and World Famous – companies that have been in this industry for decades. They don’t put their name next to something that doesn’t work.
8,213 students have gone through this program. We have students who have opened their own studios, travel to conventions for their art, and stay booked out months in advance.
Still skeptical? Good. Join, go through the material, and if you don’t think it’s worth it after 30 days, we’ll give you every penny back.
"Will this actually get me a tattoo license?"
No. Only state health departments can issue tattoo licenses. Our program ensures you’re ready to tattoo at the professional level so you can skip the years of a traditional apprenticeship.
Licensing requirements vary by state. For example, some states license you as the artist. Other states just require the studio to be licensed.
"What Equipment do I need to start?"
You can start learning with the Artist Accelerator Program today with no equipment. Phase A starts off with info about the industry, station prep, and setting yourself up for success.
To start tattooing, you need a machine, black tattoo ink, fake skin, and needle cartridges. You’ll also need disposables like ink caps, paper towels, gloves, and barriers. Inside the program, you’ll get an exact list of what you need…
And Tattooing 101 is partnered with supply companies so you can get exclusive deals on pro equipment and special bundles for less.
"What if people think I'm crazy for doing this?"
Artists come to us all the time with this question. Then they started getting paid.
Real talk: whoever it is that you’re picturing right now, thinking it’s “weird” that you want to tattoo…
Is their opinion worth more than doing what you want?
You Already Know This Is What You Want to Do.
You’ve been thinking about tattooing for months.
Maybe years.
You’ve drawn on yourself since you were a kid.
You’ve imagined what it would feel like to walk into a shop as a professional instead of a customer.
The question now is whether you’re going to keep watching YouTube at midnight…
Or take the steps into your real tattoo training.
We killed the gatekeeping. The information is there.
You just have to show up.
Follow the same system that 8,213 people have already used to get where you’re trying to go.
50% OFF
$597
$1197
LIFETIME ACCESS
See inclusions & details
- Easy, secure, one-time payment
- 24/7 Community Support
- Live expert support and feedback
- Artist Accelerator Program
- All bonuses!
- And much more!
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.
50% OFF
$59/mo
$119/mo
PAYMENT PLAN
See inclusions & details
- Lifetime access, 12 monthly payments
- 24/7 Community Support
- Live expert support and feedback
- Artist Accelerator Program
- All bonuses!
- And much more!
- Lifetime Access
- 30-Day Guarantee
