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

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

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

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

NOV 2023

First tattoo on fake skin

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

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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.

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.

Then turn those skills into a paying career:

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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

Easy, secure,
one-time payment

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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

Lifetime access
12 monthly payments

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Lifetime access, 12 monthly payments
24/7 Community Support
Live expert support and feedback
Artist Accelerator Program
All bonuses!
And much more!

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?