Come Work With Me

I am looking to invest in an artist looking to learn from me but also to work alongside me. This could be an apprentice or an established artist looking to grow. My intention is to eventually find a larger studio space, so I am looking for someone who is willing to stick around for a few years and grow roots in my studio. (Note: my current studio is attached to my church, but has its own entrance) I really want to build a little tattoo family here. This means I am looking for someone who is open to rural life where my studio is located, and not looking to leave as soon as possible. I will not be requiring any contract signing, more of a verbal agreement. If anyone understands that life happens, it’s me.

If this sounds like something you’d be into pursuing, please read the information provided below, and fill out the form. Those who I feel I could really invest in successfully, I will invite for a guest spot just to see if it could be a good fit. For apprentices, this will be an in-person interview and weekend shadowing.

What does apprenticing at Wild Isley look like?
Beginning stages are spent going over the portfolio, completing drawing assignments, and making sure drawings can be completed by a deadline as well as be tattooable. Then we practice sanitary set-up and tear-down of the work station before any machine practice takes place.
Apprentice will also share the load of cleaning the studio.
Rate: $400/month until the apprentice can begin charging for tattoos, then it moves to the percentage rate for established artists.

What does working at Wild Isley look like as an established artist?
I provide all necessary medical and sanitation supplies, client chair, and artist workstation. Artists are required to have their own machine, ink, and needles. I am in the studio Tuesdays, but only tattoo Wednesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm. However you would like to structure your schedule within that time is completely up to you!
Rate: Artist pays 40% of daily earnings, with a daily cap of $200.
This percentage will go down as time goes on.
Why a percentage and not flat rate? I do not need or want to charge an artist that is not working. If you are gone for a week, or have less work, I do not want the burden of payment to still be on your shoulders.