ABOUT US
Tattooing 101 is the world’s largest online tattoo education platform. Since 2016, we’ve empowered more than 7,500 artists.
Our Lead Instructors
Over 300k subscribers on YouTube |
Nathan
As Lead Instructor at Tattooing 101, Nathan has eight years of experience in the industry alongside the marketing expertise he gained while working with Diabolik Tattoo, a highly-rated tattoo studio in Newcastle, Australia. He uses this unique combination of knowledge to help new artists develop the skills they need to be successful in an increasingly digital world.
NEO TRADITIONAL
BLACKWORK
NEW SCHOOL
REALISM
Nathan's Most Popular YouTube Videos
Tattoo Perfect Lines
2.1M views . 2 years ago
Colour Packing Techniques for Beginners
461k views . 2 years ago
Tattoo Shading Basics
330k views . 2 years ago
Choosing Your Tattoo Machine: Wormhole Pen Kit Review
181kviews . 2 years ago
5 Drawing Hacks for Better Tattoo Designs
135k views • 2 years ago
Why We Teach
7.2K views • 1 year ago
Brandon
An in-demand tattoo artist with over ten years of tattooing under his belt, Brandon owns and operates his own tattoo shop in Lafayette, TN. While he creates tattoos in every style, he specializes in neo-traditional and traditional tattoos. Brandon offers regular feedback and support to Tattooing 101 students in the Tattooing 101 Mastermind Group to help artists perfect their craft.
AMERICAN TRADITIONAL
NEO TRADITIONAL
REALISM
Brandon's Most Popular YouTube Videos
How to Tattoo Clean Lines
671K views • 2 years ago
How to Make a Tattoo Stencil
347K views • 2 years ago
How to Start Tattooing for Beginners 2023 (Step By Step Guide)
669K views • 2 years ago
Tattooing Yourself for Beginners
663K views • 2 years ago
Tattooing for Beginners | Realism Tattoo Tutorial
368K views • 2 years ago
Why We Teach
7.2K views • 1 year ago
The Crew
Jay
Artist Coach
Based in Hawaii and traveling internationally to learn from tattoo legends such as Ed Hardy and Horiyoshi III Jay has traveled extensively to understand how tattoo masters perfected their craft and turned their passion for art into profitable lifelong careers. On his travels Jay has completed multiple guest spots in tattoo shops worldwide. Along with his 12+ years of tattooing experience, Jay received a degree in business to understand how to run a successful tattoo shop. This combination of experiences has allowed him to understand not only how to create incredible tattoos, but also how to turn that skill into a profitable business with multiple streams of revenue.
Maddox
Artist Coach
A lifelong artist passionate about tattooing, Maddox was among the first to go through private coaching, training personally with Nathan and Brandon. Since then, he’s been crushing it as a professional in the industry, working full-time in a studio in Florida. He’s now also giving back to the Tattooing 101 community as an instructor, helping new tattoo artists build their skills through weekly group calls.
Diana
Community Manager
Born in Malaysia and now living it up in Canada with her husband, Diana is our rockstar Community Manager. With a lifelong passion for art and helping others, she brings serious energy to our online tattooing program. Diana runs our weekly live events program, and co-ordinates free giveaways and competitions for our students. You will find her in our Private Facebook Group 24x7, ready to connect, inspire, and cheer you on!
Interested in Joining the Crew?
Why We Teach
The tattoo industry can be a brutal place for newcomers, with many artists using apprenticeships to gatekeep information and keep new, talented artists from taking their territory and clients.
While some apprenticeships can lead to strong relationships and incredible careers, it’s rare. Most apprenticeships require hopeful artists to work fulltime for 2-4 years with no pay. (Some even charge up to $10,000 for their tattoo training.)
In many cases, “apprentices” are not taught how to tattoo and are just used for free labor - cleaning oilers, scrubbing tubes, and running errands. Combined with the “hazing” (verbal, mental, and sometimes physical abuse), many apprentices walk away from their dreams.
At Tattooing 101.com, we’ve unlocked the secrets to becoming a successful tattoo artist, giving aspiring artists the skills they’d gain in a traditional apprenticeship in less time, and for less money.
What We Do
Tattooing 101 offers future artists an alternative to traditional tattoo apprenticeships by preparing them to excel in the tattoo industry without having to put their life on hold for an apprenticeship.
Our Artist Accelerator Program provides the knowledge needed to succeed both professionally and artistically, even for complete beginners who have never picked up a pencil or tattoo machine before.
Aspiring artists shouldn't have to suffer, starve, and sacrifice every day for years to pursue their financial and creative goals
Tattooing 101’s lead instructors, Nathan and Jay, went through these brutal apprenticeships, and came to a conclusion: aspiring artists shouldn’t have to suffer, starve, and sacrifice every day for years to pursue their financial and creative goals. They created a new way to learn, and now they’re passing their hard-earned knowledge on to new artists through Tattooing 101’s online platform.
What To Do Next?
As a professional tattoo artist, you get to be your own boss, enjoy financial stability through art, and find creative fulfilment in a highly rewarding career. If you’re ready to take the next step toward doing work you love and creating incredible art every day, then we’re excited to have you as a part of the Tattooing 101 community.
