r/TattooApprentice is a subreddit with 52k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses apprenticeship, struggling, tattoo, flash, and portfolio, 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
: "I want to take my portfolio to shops by July. Tell me what I need to add please!!"
32 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Who else lowkey hates their mentor? Thursday ventday"
1 post
#3
Opportunities
: "Walked in for feedback and left with an opportunity"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TattooApprentice
#1
Apprenticeship
: "a few Apprenticeship pieces"
23 posts
#2
Struggling
17 posts
#3
Tattoo
: "I usually do color but I’m loving this third ever black and grey Tattoo I did yesterday💖 [@i_re_zumi] [suzumeya Tattoo] [nagoya] [aichi] [japan]"
15 posts
#4
Flash
: "New Flash sheet"
13 posts
#5
Portfolio
: "Working on a Portfolio"
12 posts
#6
Feedback/critiques
11 posts
#7
Struggling With Shading
8 posts
#8
Advice
: "Portfolio Advice"
8 posts
#9
Hard Time
7 posts
#10
Cc
5 posts
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
Portfolio
: "I got an apprenticeship!"
42 posts
#2
Flash sheet
: "Finished Biomech Ladies!"
38 posts
#3
Seeking Advice
: "Hii! Can I get some honest feedback on my tattoo portfolio for an apprenticeship"
35 posts
#4
Seeking CC
: "First 3 paintings"
31 posts
#5
Flash
: "Flash sheet, ink/markers"
29 posts
#6
Tattoo
: "I usually do color but I’m loving this third ever black and grey tattoo I did yesterday💖 [@i_re_zumi] [suzumeya tattoo] [nagoya] [aichi] [japan]"
13 posts
#7
Artwork
: "2 moths out from finishing my apprenticeship!"
12 posts
Member Growth in r/TattooApprentice
Yearly
+6k members(12.4%)
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Last updated: July 3, 2026