How to Become a Tattoo ArtistA Step by Step GuideWritten by experienced tattoo artist Tracy Campbell, *Inked* is the most up to date guide on the market on becoming a tattoo artist. In this book, you will learn:- what training and education you'll need to become a tattoo artist- why tattoo school is (most likely) a waste of time- how to land a tattoo apprenticeship (the right way)- the four stages of being an apprentice- how to build a killer tattoo portfolio- what shop owners are looking for when hiring tattoo artists- business fundamentals of owning your own tattoo shop- how to promote your tattoo shop- how to stay grounded and avoid burnoutAbout the AuthorTracy Campbell is a tattoo artist based in the Denver area of Colorado. She began her tattoo apprenticeship in 2008, which she completed two years later, and has been tattooing professionally ever since.