Ep. 35: Do you have to be a good artist to become a tattoo artist?
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Do you have to be great at drawing to become a successful tattoo artist?
Spoiler alert: No, you don't!
Let's unravel this commonly asked question, as I, Micah Riot, share my personal journey art journey from being a kid taking casual painting classes to becoming a professional tattoo artist with no formal art school education.
1. Art skills can be learned.
2. "Good" art is subjective
3. There is a lot more involved to creating a successful tattoo besides the drawing.
Honestly, I've learned that success in the tattoo industry is more about your will to learn, your ability to connect with your clients and your desire to hone your intuition in the right ways.
Have a listen!
You can connect with me, Micah Riot, as well as see my tattoo art on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/micahriot/
Micah's website is www.micahriot.com
The podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout but truly lives in the heart of Micah's website at:
https://www.micahriot.com/ink-medicine-podcast/
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