Tattoo School Is An Abomination
Published on July 19, 2011 by Eric · 5 Comments
By Zooey Mae
From the network that has brought us such gems as Toddlers and Tiaras and Jon and Kate Plus Eight comes a reality show that shows us there really is no low to which TLC will not sink. Tattoo School, an abomination of epic proportions, is a program following a group of hopefuls as they embark on a two-week course to become “tattoo artists.” The obvious challenge here is how to cram the necessary knowledge into two weeks worth of classes, which anyone in the industry with even rudimentary skills can tell you, is impossible.
To think that an individual with no training can achieve even a mediocre grasp on such a skill is not only incredibly insulting to the tattoo industry as a whole, but a simply ludicrous idea. Watching Lisa Fasulo, the owner and head instructor of this shitshow, praise the work of her students as “perfect” is beyond appalling. Would you want a doctor who’d been trained for two weeks to perform surgery on you? Granted, to most, surgery is more high-stakes than getting a tattoo, but the concept remains the same.
People spend decades learning to tattoo, and this ringleader of ineptitude, Lisa Fasulo, is telling people it’s not only possible to learn the trade in two weeks, but it’s also possible to excel in the field. It’s insane. Watching this show was like watching a car crash; I couldn’t look away. Instead of feeling entertained, it makes me sick to think even a small percentage of people who attended “tattoo school” have been unleashed on the unsuspecting public. Tattoo seekers beware; you’ve been warned.
Tattoo School Is An Abomination,
Tags: Tattoo School, TLC
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How do you explain the black guy’s obvious skills then? Do you reckon who was already a pro tattooist, and if so why would he pose as a complete noob?
HOW VERY VERY TRUE
I have really strong feelings about this.
If it weren’t such a challenge to get an apprenticeship, maybe more students would look toward valid apprenticeships, rather than slam some cash down for the chance to do what they love.
Tattoo artists do those eager to learn a disservice by being such sticklers with the knowledge of the trade. I definitely understand their strife: I’m looking for an apprenticeship myself, and they won’t give me the time of day to even respond to my email about an opportunity in their shop. Why so fucking serious?
It’s time for these artists to bring the knowledge forward and share. SHARE. Give us a sign that you have hope in us, and that you believe that we as students will follow through. Not all of us are these massive DBags who will simply run out when they feel they’ve learned enough.
hey man i did apprentice at a tattoo shop and a damn good one at that most artist that are in business with their shops are actually tought with different techniques most people wouldn’t even know where to start in a shop cause you don’t know how they run it. tattooing is not a just about making a living, its a lifestyle you live it breath it and dream it. this is what sepereates this life from corprate life. And this is coming from a artist who still gains knowledge cause i’m not close minded but dude its just a game of respect. its like you can go to the military with college and have a high rank but you ain’t gonna get the respect cause you didn’t work your ass up in rank. so do you feel what i’m sayin. i will speak my mind and yes most shops have apprentices and they probably do that for at least a year to or two, then they move up first you have to deal with bullshit then you deal with gaining respect you also deal with critizism. but thats what makes you better any body can go and go straight to a class with no tradition in it and get a certificate. but man its different when your actually there and learning. much love just digest some of these words and hit me back with your opinion on my comment. i go by Special K i got some of my work on worldwidetattoosupply.com in their gallery and now i’m in the process to having my ownshop. just think about it.
take it off the air …….. become a doctor in 2 weeks….. yeah !!!!!!!