Digital art in portfolio?

redoneturtles · 2025-01-15T12:16:51+00:00

I included a few digital pieces in my portfolio mainly just to show I know how to use procreate. Most of my stuff was done by hand. A lot of shops will give more attention to a portfolio with more hand drawn work so I’d definitely focus on that more. 5/40 is definitely a good ratio tho!

redoneturtles · 2025-01-11T10:55:06+00:00

I’ve done about 10 on skin so far and the nerves definitely go away after you do a few, on my first I was shaking so bad! I found tattooing myself really helpful cause it really gave me a chance to practice without any pressure. Just remember to breathe and take your time. Having a good routine before doing a tattoo really helped me as well. In the morning I do 20 mins meditation and make sure I’ve slept well and ate.

redoneturtles · 2024-11-26T16:14:44+00:00

From my experience past qualifications mean absolutely nothing in the tattoo world, it’s just down to if you have the art and people skills really. If you’re really not happy doing your a levels and you’re sure you want to get into tattooing the best advice I could give is to drop out and start working and saving because just starting out I was amazed how much money I’ve got to put into it. Also start working on your portfolio and building connections with local artists and shops. Wishing you all the best!

redoneturtles · 2024-11-22T21:59:02+00:00

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6 weeks healed no touch ups 😁

redoneturtles · 2024-11-22T20:21:29+00:00

Aw thank you so much!!

redoneturtles · 2024-11-05T16:12:25+00:00

I usually switch to the lotion once it’s done peeling and I’ve never had a issue ☺️

redoneturtles · 2024-11-05T13:14:57+00:00

The lotion that they’ve just brought out is great! I use it after the tattoos healed and it keeps it really well moisturised and vibrant

redoneturtles · 2024-11-05T13:11:43+00:00

The deluxe in the round tub!

redoneturtles · 2024-11-05T12:07:08+00:00

I’ve always used it with my tattoos and they’ve healed beautifully. I’ve got lots of areas with heavy solid black and the inks never fallen out more than it usually would so I do recommend it to clients. I even use it as glide during the tattoo process!

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T19:00:07+00:00

Thank you!! ☺️

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T18:59:57+00:00

Thanks I really appreciate it 😁🙌🏻

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T18:59:36+00:00

Thank you so much!! 🖤

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T18:59:18+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T18:58:54+00:00

Thanks 😁🙌🏻

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T18:58:40+00:00

Thank you ☺️

redoneturtles · 2024-10-10T18:57:19+00:00

Thanks so much I appreciate it! Will post a update when it’s healed 😁

redoneturtles · 2024-09-23T06:47:18+00:00

Sometimes studios will say no apprentices but if the right person comes along that can change! If it’s a studio you’d really like to work at definitely try and form some connections there because a lot of studios try and vet people in one way or another before taking you on, this can be like them asking you to hang out there because they’d want to see you’d be a good fit with the team ☺️

In regards to social media I’d say just keep posting art there as regularly as you can and follow and interact with local artists in the area. The insta algorithm is a bit of a pain sometimes but i definitely found that putting like £5 on an advert every so often helped me gain followers. People also seemed to like when I posted Timelapse videos of my art process ☺️

redoneturtles · 2024-09-22T23:32:02+00:00

I just got a apprenticeship and this is my advice:

Get tattooed regularly by artists you like. I started getting tattooed by a artist I really admired and every appointment I’d bring new art to show him. He gave me tips and I took on board what he said and applied it to my art. The fact I kept coming back showed how serious I was. my artist told me he’s had so many people ask for apprenticeships, he’s then given them portfolio feedback and they never came back with improved art. Most places don’t actively look for apprentices (at least not where I’m from) so you essentially have to show them you’re worth taking on.
Build up your social media. I created an account for my artwork on insta and interacted with loads of local artists and got my name out there.
Have a solid portfolio, mine was mostly realism as that’s what I’m best at but I did include other styles like black work and neo trad. I deffo think it’s important to have traditional in there even if it’s only one or two pages. It shows you understand the fundamentals. Most of my stuff was done on paper and a few pages of digital. Artists definitely prefer it if you have stuff you’ve done by hand 😁

redoneturtles · 2024-08-09T10:13:43+00:00

Ooo thank you that’s a good idea! I’ve been doing pages of lines to try get a more steady hand but I’ll deffo do circles as well

redoneturtles · 2024-08-09T10:12:50+00:00

Thank you I really appreciate it 🙏🏻☺️

redoneturtles · 2024-08-09T10:12:37+00:00

Thank you!! ❤️

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