Tattoo Apprenticeship.

Hrm..blogging. I can't say that i've ever done this before, but my boss see's it as a good way to document my progress through my Tattoo apprenticeship, and through my tattoo career. I think it's a pretty good idea, and am willing to give it a shot. This Blog will be something i can look back on to mistakes, progress, and watch myself become more and more experienced in the tattoo field.  Kind of exciting. :) First i'll tell you a little bit about myself.

My name is Melanie, and I am a first year tattoo apprentice. Ive been at this shop going on six months now, and am surrounded by very talented artists. This is the most exciting, yet frustraiting thing I have ever done. It's almost like drawing all over again, and factoring in so many other things than just drawing on paper. I am married, and a mother of two. I am 25 years old (going on 26 next month...oh boy. closer to 30!) and can be a bit shy when first meeting me, but i warm up quickly. Other than that, im pretty easy going, and love art. Some of my favorite artists consist of John Dyer Baizley, Mucha, Boris Valejo, Dali, just to name a few. Im a big fan of anything fantasy.

Ive been drawing for the better part of my life. I remember hiding inside my closet, and drawing on the wall when i was 5 years old, so that my mother wouldn't find it. Everyone always pushed me to do something great with my artwork, and in my eyes, this is it.

Here we go :)