We are committed to breaking barriers and ensuring that aspiring tattoo artists have access to the best mentors in the industry — the true ink masters - Literally!BECOME A TATTOO ARTISTBlog
Explore three main tattoo artist career paths: shop artist, guest artist, and studio owner. Learn which path fits your goals and how to start your tattoo journey.
Discover what your first year tattooing really involves: the unglamorous foundation-building phase that shapes your entire career. Learn from mentors at Ink Different.
Discover what a day in the life of a tattoo apprentice looks like: training structure, skills built, mentorship, and how Ink Different prepares you for a thriving career.
Meet Big Ceeze at Mi Familia Tattoo Studio in Orange County—an Ink Different Mentor guiding aspiring tattoo artists through hands-on, in-person training.
Meet the award-winning Mentors on the Ink Different roster. Discover who trains where, how to choose your Mentor, and start your tattoo apprenticeship.
Meet Sebastian Murphy, Detroit's dark horse tattoo artist. Discover how structured mentorship, grit, and the Ink Different Apprenticeship turn potential into pro.
Meet Boneface (Anwon Johnson), award-winning tattoo mentor. Learn how master artists build shops and train the next generation through proven apprenticeship.
Meet Kyle Dunbar: Ink Master competitor turned Tattoo Mentor at Ink Different. Learn how world-class mentorship can transform your career in just 18-24 months.