Jennifer Edge: Constantly get better

Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/R-q3Zkixjyg

How to become a tattoo artist is something that many people want to learn more about. It is a very coveted creative lifestyle, but not everyone gets an opportunity. If you are passionate about art, drawing, and design, being a tattoo artist may be a good fit for you. However, mastering new skills and gaining adequate experience, as well as collaborating with other artists, will be critical components of the process.

Join me as I sit down with Jennifer and talk about failure, becoming the best artist you can be and balancing work and family time.

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro

1:55 – Qualities of a Tattoo Apprentice and Becoming a Better Tattoo Artist

3:33 – Jennifer's Journey as a Tattoo Artist

4:38 – How an Artist Improves Through Practice

8:02 – Jennifer’s First Tattooing Experience

10:04 – How to Deal with Failure and Mistakes as an Artist

11:41 – Transition from Being an Artist to Owning her Own Shop

16:33 – How to Be Selective With Who You Surround Yourself With

17:39 – Tips for Artists Planning a Convention or Similar Event

20:40 - Where do you see Jennifer in 5-10 years?

21:25 – How to Live at the Highest Level as an Artist

Music by Soundstripe: http://soundstripe.grsm.io/AxelArzola

WHO IS JENNIFER EDGE?

Jennifer Edge is a world class tattoo artist. She co-founded Main Line Ink with Danny Siviter to bring a tattoo establishment and art Gallery to the city of Chattanooga. Jennifer is also leading Literary Ink, a convention to celebrate the intersection of literary fantasy and artistic magic.

This lady is a bottomless well of ideas and dreams with a relentless desire to grow as an artist. Jennifer has ten years of tattooing behind her and is well-known for her abstract, watercolor style that has garnered her clients as loyal to her as Death Eaters are to Voldemort.

When she is not in the shop, she enjoys spending time with her wife and their pup, Birdie.

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER EDGE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferedge/

Literary Ink: https://www.literaryink.co

Main Line Ink: https://www.instagram.com/mainlineink/

FOLOW Danny Siviter:

https://www.instagram.com/siviterism/

Literary Ink Trailer | Tattoo Documentary : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp6I9370nsM

Watch full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAmyU...

In March 2018, elite tattoo artists from across the globe came together in Chattanooga, Tennessee to celebrate the intersection of literary fantasy and artistic magic at the inaugural Literary Ink convention. “Literary Ink: A Wizard’s Journey” explores the lives, dreams, techniques and artistic inspiration of four of these Tattoo Wizards.

RESOURCES

How to Become a Tattoo Artist –

https://bit.ly/3bSX8UF

21 Things to Know About How to Become a Tattoo Artist –

https://bit.ly/3zWjRY0

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