your high school diploma. Most tattoo licenses require that the applicant graduates from high school and is at least 18 years old. Take a variety of art classes while you're in high school, from two-dimensional drawing to graphic design, to improve your versatility as an artist and prepare for your tattooing career. If you can no longer attend high school and never graduated, get your GED instead. Although not required, some tattoo artists complete a degree in fine arts from an art school or university. Art degrees can improve your drawing skills and help you become a well-rounded artist, which may help you find more clients and better-paying jobs. You can also take art classes from a community college as an alternative if you're not interested in getting a degree. Pair it with a business minor to prepare for working in a tattoo shop and gaining clients. Tattoo artists need to be skilled in drawing, particularly line art. Search for art classes offered by community centers, colleges, or people in your area and take a course from a teacher whose art style you admire. You can also contact local tattoo artists to see if any of them offer art classes. If you're not as skilled in art when you begin, don't give up hope! Like all skills, art takes years of hard work and practice to perfect. Keep a sketchbook specifically for improving your art skills and draw in it during your free time. Draw anything from simple patterns to popular characters or celebrities to portraits, as the tattoos you draw as a professional may be varied in design. Get several drawing books to help you learn new techniques and styles. Draw potential tattoo designs in your sketchbook to develop your own personal style. Search for famous tattoo artists online and look to your favorites as inspiration. Popular tattoo artists include Mirko Sata, Chris Nunez, Miya Bailey, Gerhard Wiesbeck, Frank Carrilho, Rit Kit, and Stanisaw Wilczynski.
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One-sentence summary -- Finish Earn a post-secondary art degree for better job opportunities. Take drawing classes to improve your artistic skill. Practice drawing on your own.

When you look at your monitor, you are essentially staring into a lamp. If you do this for extended periods, you can understand how this would fatigue your eyes. The default windows setting has an incredible amount of bright white areas. Keep in mind that white on a computer monitor is not like white on paper. A computer monitor is white because it's a lamp - a light source.
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One-sentence summary -- Note that monitors have a backlight.

Emotions can overwhelm and even silence a person. It is time to find your voice. Talk things over with a family member, friend, counselor or minister. There are times when something is so personal that it can be hard to open up to those who know us. You may consider making an appointment with a counselor or clergy member. Feelings have a way of jumbling up, making them difficult to articulate. An objective third party individual can help by asking you the right questions to untangle your emotions without inserting their own opinions. The important part here is to simply start talking, rather than getting stuck in your own head where there is no one to help validate or correct your thoughts. Write a letter to your loved one. Then, let it go to signify your own mental choice to let him go. Some people find it cathartic to burn their letter, signifying a definitive end. Or you may prefer something more considerate of the place this person will always hold in your heart. This may be more appropriate if you are letting go because this person has passed. You might prefer placing your message in a helium filled balloon and setting it free. Another option is creating a sky lantern with words of love written on it and sending it off as though mailing your loved one. You may also choose to journal your feelings. Give space to the feelings you feel now, as well as the ones you hope to restore. Journaling allows you to be completely honest with yourself because your words are for your eyes only. This practice also helps you to identify patterns in your thinking, your actions and behavior. Changing even the slightest thing in your life can help you feel refreshed and remind you that life is still fun. Rearrange your furniture. Try a new haircut. Drive a different way to work. Eat dessert first. Whatever you choose to change, no matter how small, pick something enjoyable. It may only be a temporary mood lifter, but that may be all you need to remind yourself that you can still smile and enjoy life.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk out your emotions. Write a letter to the person. Write about your feelings in a journal. Make a change just for you.

A fancy dinner date may put too much pressure on the both of you to keep the conversation flowing smoothly. If you want to make a good impression, take your date to do something fun that takes the focus off of each other. Consider playing mini golf, going to see a movie, or going to a concert. It's also a good idea to choose an activity that you know the girl will enjoy based on prior conversations. There's nothing wrong with taking it up a notch. When you pick your date up or meet her somewhere, give her a small sweet gift, such as a single rose. It will be even more impressive if you get her something unique that you know that she will like, such as her favorite candy. This shows that you care and pay attention to her. You may already know that your date probably won't think highly of you if you don't treat her with kindness and respect. However, how she sees you treat others may also significantly impact how she views you. Make sure to say "excuse me" if you bump into someone while walking down the street with your date, and remember to say "please" and "thank you" to the server at the restaurant you take her to. The kindness shouldn't stop at those around you. Don't gossip or say mean things about your ex, family members, friends, or anyone else. Hateful words may make her question your character. Similarly, be careful about swearing. Early on in the date, ask your date questions that are easy and familiar so that she can become comfortable. This will prevent awkwardness by helping to get the conversation rolling and may also set the stage for more personal questions later on. Ask questions like, "What's your favorite subject in school?" or "Have you lived here your whole life?" Most girls really appreciate undivided attention because it makes them feel valued. Turn your phone over or keep it in your pocket while you're on the date and only turn it over when she's stepped away to use the restroom. While she talks, maintain eye contact and nod now and then to show her you're hearing her. She will be even more impressed if days or weeks later, something she said on the date comes back up and you remember what she said. If you need to keep your phone on for work or a family illness, let her know that ahead of time, and put it on vibrate. If conversation is flowing naturally and you're feeling a strong connection to your date, it may be a good idea to get a little flirty. Incorporate some harmless teasing into the dialogue and/or reach out and briefly touch her hand or arm during conversation if it feels natural. Read her body language. If her legs and arms are crossed and/or she isn't looking you in the eye very much, she may not want you to touch her. Be careful with how you tease her. Some girls are more sensitive than others. For example, if she spills her drink on the table and you see her face turn red with embarrassment, don't tease her. Alternatively, if she starts laughing, you could smile and say "good job," while you help her clean it up. If after the date's over you know you'd like to see her again, don't waste any time being wishy washy. Call her that night or the next day, tell her you had a great time, and ask her on another date. She will likely appreciate your straightforward honesty and certainty. If she says 'no thank you' or doesn't seem to make an effort to keep in touch with you after the date, it's probably best to move on. Try not to text or call her anymore, and spend time doing activities you love with your friends or family instead.
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Pick an activity to do that requires some focus. Surprise her with a small gift if you're already acquainted with her. Be kind to those around you. Ask her simple questions about herself. Listen to what she says. Flirt with her if things are going well. Be assertive afterwards about wanting another date.