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:

(Upload 3-5 of your best tattoo design samples in PDF or JPG format.)

Passion for Tattoo Art

What Inspires You to Pursue a Career in Tattooing?

Why Do You Want to Learn at Mabee Ink?

What sacrifices are you willing to make for this career?

What challenges do you expect to face as a tattoo apprentice?

Have you ever tattooed yourself or others? If yes, what was your experience like?

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?

Work Ethic & Discipline

Describe your daily routine. How do you manage your time?

How do you handle pressure and long working hours?

Have you ever worked a job that required strict discipline?

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

📌 Tattooing is a career built on relationships, mentorship, and personal growth.

What does a great mentor look like to you?

What Do You Expect from Tony as Your Mentor?

Are you prepared for tough critiques and high standards?

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

What does loyalty in a mentorship mean to you?

⬆️ Upload your image & video files here: (MP4, MOV, or AVI format)

🎥 Instructions:

• Record a 30 to 60-second video introducing yourself.

• Talk about why tattooing is your passion and why you want to be mentored by Mr. Mabee.

• Share what inspires your art and what you hope to achieve in the tattoo industry.

• No need for fancy editing—just be real and authentic.

Also include a head shot photo of yourself.

📌 This video helps Tony to understand your personality, drive, and communication skills—key qualities in a great tattoo artist.

Draw a picture for Tony

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Doodle your best finger drawing in the box provided

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, Tony 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

Secure your time with Mr. Mabee by paying your interview fee now!