r/TattooApprentice is a subreddit with 54k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses apprenticeship, water colours, portfolio, and looking for advice, and they frequently recommend/review drawing apps, black ink, and brand.
This subreddit is for those in or seeking a traditional tattoo apprenticeship to share their work, gain honest advice, and constructive criticism.
Please check out our stickied Apprenticeship FAQ
If you see someone practicing unsafe/unsanitary tattooing, tell them. If you are seen being rude and not constructive whatsoever, you risk removal from this subreddit.
Popular Themes in r/TattooApprentice
#1
Advice Requests
: "People keep telling me this doesn’t work. Nobody likes the leaves but I love it. I’ve worked so many hours on this and idk what to do to make it perfect. Plz give any advice you think!"
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help find a replacement for tattoo tray top please!"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Struggling with apprenticeship & mentor"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TattooApprentice
#1
Apprenticeship
9 posts
#2
Water Colours
2 posts
#3
Portfolio
1 post
#4
Looking For Advice
1 post
Products Discussed in r/TattooApprentice
Drawing Apps
15 reviews
#1
Procreate
5.0★ from 7 reviews
#2
Ibis Paint X
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Infinite Painter
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Black Ink
4 reviews
#1
Winsor & Newton
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Dynamic
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Panthera
5.0★ from 1 review
Brand
3 reviews
#1
Real Skin
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Pound of Flesh/Reelskin
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Reelskin/Trueskin
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/TattooApprentice
#1
Seeking Advice
: "People keep telling me this doesn’t work. Nobody likes the leaves but I love it. I’ve worked so many hours on this and idk what to do to make it perfect. Plz give any advice you think!"
29 posts
#2
Seeking CC
: "Good enough for portfolio?"
11 posts
#3
Flash sheet
: "Southern gothic type vibe ⛪️"
11 posts
#4
Portfolio
: "My first sick ass panther, brings me to 12 pieces completed!"
8 posts
#5
Artwork
: "Lunch Break Doodles"
7 posts
#6
Tattoo
: "Recent tattoos I've done as a 3 month apprentice! [@bleedingbelle.tt] [Inkora] [Oxford] [UK]"
6 posts
#7
Flash
: "John Garber Study from Today"
5 posts
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+6k members(12.1%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026