The traditional path towards becoming a professional tattoo artist is to find a local tattoo parlor, show your portfolio, and ask for an apprenticeship. An alternative suggested for those who receive rejections or can't afford to work the front desk while waiting to learn is to check out the tattoo apprenticeship program at Body Art and Soul Tattoos, which offers a curriculum that can be worked through at your own pace to learn everything needed to become a successful tattoo artist, including getting a tattoo license.