Tattoo Apprentice Application

Basic Information

First name

Last name

Phone

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Birthday

Address

Artistic Background

Describe Your Experience with Tattoo Style Art:

Artistic Education and Training:

Portfolio Link:

Upload Art Samples:

Passion for Tattoo Art

What Inspires You to Pursue a Career in Tattooing?

Why Do You Want to Learn at Mabee Ink?

Design Principles

Explain Your Understanding of Art Principles.

Describe How You’ve Applied Design Elements in Your Work.

Commitment & Financial Understanding

Are You Aware of the Cost Structure of the Apprenticeship?

$10k Total: $5k up front and $5k to begin the internship)

How Will You Manage the Financial Commitment?

How Do You View This Investment in Your Future Career?

Business Knowledge

Describe Your Understanding of Running a Tattoo Business

What Steps Would You Take to Start Your Own Tattoo Studio?

How Do You Plan to Market Yourself as a Tattoo Artist?

Availability

Are You Available to Dedicate 2 Years to This Apprenticeship?

Current Employment Status:

Preferred Start Date

Tattoo Apprentice Questionnaire

What do you believe makes a great tattoo artist?

Describe a challenging project you’ve worked on and how you overcame it.

How do you handle criticism of your work?

What are your career goals in the tattoo industry?

How do you stay updated with tattoo trends and techniques?

How Do You Plan to Invest in Your Professional Growth Over Time?

What Do You Know About Financial Management in a Creative Business?

Mentor Expectations

What Do You Expect from Tony as Your Mentor?

How Do You Plan to Contribute to the Mabee Ink Studio?

Draw a picture for Tony

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. The path to becoming a successful tattoo artist is one of dedication, hard work, and an unyielding commitment to your craft. At Mabee Ink, Mr. Mabee believes that true growth comes from the willingness to push beyond your limits, learn from every experience, and never give up on your dreams. As you embark on this journey, remember the words of Winston Churchill:

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Your perseverance and passion will shape your future. Mr. Mabee looks forward to seeing how you’ll grow, adapt, and thrive in the world of tattoo artistry.

Pay Interview Fee

Non-refundable Tattoo Mentorship Interview Fee.$100