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Tattoo Business: Would this succeed?
Well i was thinking that when i am older (i am 14 now and studying art GCSE and doing well), having got an apprenticeship and then worked at a store for about 8 years or so, i would liek to set up my own store.
However, i am a big rock fan and can't stand all these chavs here in the UK that come along and want tribals cos they think they're cool. to me a tatt should showcase brilliant artwork not some 'fitttt tribal'.
So would a UK store succeed if it was rock/metal themed, with guitars hanging up and so on? (think of Kat Von D's 'High Voltage' store to see what i mean... but mine would be cosier).
Cos i know there's alot of money in tattoing now but alot of it is probably with chavs gettin them. so even though i wouldn't say No to a chav wanting a tatt, i would market my store to appeal to rockier or more average people. Would this succeed in the UK or does the modern tattoo industry rely on wannabes getting simple designs to look cool?
However, i am a big rock fan and can't stand all these chavs here in the UK that come along and want tribals cos they think they're cool. to me a tatt should showcase brilliant artwork not some 'fitttt tribal'.
So would a UK store succeed if it was rock/metal themed, with guitars hanging up and so on? (think of Kat Von D's 'High Voltage' store to see what i mean... but mine would be cosier).
Cos i know there's alot of money in tattoing now but alot of it is probably with chavs gettin them. so even though i wouldn't say No to a chav wanting a tatt, i would market my store to appeal to rockier or more average people. Would this succeed in the UK or does the modern tattoo industry rely on wannabes getting simple designs to look cool?
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Hi there,
If you don't currently have an apprenticeship, then you may have an incredibly hard time finding one, harsh words i know, but work at it and you will find one.
What you have suggested is a good idea, and would appeal to a much wider audience than say a regular studio. The feel and look of the studio can sometimes make up a clients mind as to whether they enter your studio for a look around.
I have worked in the same studio for nearly 4 years, and it doesn't get boring nor repetitive, but A LOT of work is involved to get where you want.
Whatever you choose, don't give up, and i'm sure you'll be highly successful.
Good luck!
Jake
I completely agree with you about the stereotyped tribal, it is overused.
If you don't currently have an apprenticeship, then you may have an incredibly hard time finding one, harsh words i know, but work at it and you will find one.
What you have suggested is a good idea, and would appeal to a much wider audience than say a regular studio. The feel and look of the studio can sometimes make up a clients mind as to whether they enter your studio for a look around.
I have worked in the same studio for nearly 4 years, and it doesn't get boring nor repetitive, but A LOT of work is involved to get where you want.
Whatever you choose, don't give up, and i'm sure you'll be highly successful.
Good luck!
Jake
I completely agree with you about the stereotyped tribal, it is overused.
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- It could work but you'd need to get a reputation built up first. Don't forget, it's usually the small, crap jobs you don't like that will actually pay the bills!
My tattooist refuses to do tribal but he's been working for 15 or so years and has a top notch reputation.
Good look!
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