Build a Tattoo Brand Rooted in Spirit, Story + Strategy

Little INKPLAY Shop's

Y.U.M.E Tattoo Academy

The Next Class Starts September 15, 2025

 

Ready to go from hidden talent to in-demand artist?


In as little as 90 days, the Y.U.M.E. Tattoo Academy helps you learn how to tattoo, brand with intention, and build a creative business that honors your purpose —

no hustling or performative content required.

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This complete tattoo apprenticeship course is taught by a master tattoo artist with expert guidance, access and all the tools you need to become a professional tattoo artist.

Say YES! To Tattoo

+ Unequivocal Marketing,

And Execution Strategies

to Bring Your Dreams to Life! 

✅ Safely and skillfully tattoo your own original designs

 

✅ Build a portfolio that reflects your identity, story, and craft
✅ Turn your creative practice into a brand people trust and book
✅ Claim your legacy through tattoo education
✅ Launch with clarity, confidence, and a brand that pays

 

 

"Tattoo is self-care. It helps build community.

It is embedded with ‘each one teach one’ and ‘give back’ models." 

— Shoppe Gal, The Memoir

 

This is more than ink — it’s initiation. It’s ownership. It’s art as liberation.

And now, it’s your turn.

This program could save you years of frustration and effort, with one simple system. It takes as little as 90 days ...


with no crazy fees or working for free to “earn” your tattoo education.

In fact, this program is fast and there’s no risk for you at all.

 

You'll be getting all the knowledge you'd get in a LIPS traditional apprenticeship (and more!)...

 

Boiled down into an organized system that thousands of artists have used to get into the industry in just a few months.

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WHO IS IT FOR?!

This course is for illustrators, designers, painters, spiritualists, cultural workers, and creative visionaries who:

  • Wants to tattoo their own art with pride, power, and technique.

  • Are ready to transition into full-time tattoo artistry.

  • Want to build a premium, culturally grounded tattoo brand.

  • Crave mentorship, community, and a clear no-fluff roadmap to launch.

PICTURE THIS ...

Imagine tattooing your first client. They sit down because they trust you — your story, your vibe, your vision.

 

You pull out your machine, set up your station, and confidently ink a design you once only dreamed of wearing.

 

💭 Your brand is polished.
💭 Your voice is heard.
💭 Your booking link is live.
💭 And you're finally getting paid to be fully, creatively, unapologetically YOU.

 

"Tattoo has helped me in more ways than I have EVER imagined ... It’s helped me craft a vision of my own happiness" — Shoppe Gal, The Memoir

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WHAT YOU GET

  • Tattoo Starter Kit

    Includes tattoo supply list + tattoo practice checklist & more to start immediately.

  • Tattoo Basics & Fundamentals

    Learn daily art discipline, proper tattoo station set-up and life-saving sanitation practices.

  • Tattoo Techniques

    Understand the basics of tattoo design, placement, and application - lining and shading.

  • Full Client Process Tattoo Training

    Learn directly from master tattoo artist, Imani K Brown with a complete in-process video.

  • Tattoo Booking & Brand Template

    Micro-branding templates to help you attract, book, and serve dream clients.

  • Private Mentorship Community

    Get feedback on your work, ask questions when you’re stuck, join live calls, & find inspiration. This is a relationship, not a transaction.

What You'll Do

Month 1: Tattoo foundations - safety, culture & design prep.

Get certified + build tattoo-ready art.

 

We'll cover:

tattoo history | mindset | art discipline | tattoo art design | life-saving sanitation | station set-up & break down | BBP & APT certifications

Month 2: Tattoo application - technique & fake skin practice.

Master lining, shading & tattoo theory.

 

We'll cover:

tattoo placement | needle types | lining techniques | shading techniques

Month 3: Tattoo branding - Live client tattoos + brand setup.

Complete real tattoos and launch your brand.

 

We'll cover:

client booking| customer care | tattoo aftercare | marketing strategies | going forward

🔐 Private Studio Residency Opportunity:

Invite-only access to tattoo at LIPS as a guest or resident artist, post-program.

Ink Your Art. And Build A Premium Tattoo Brand with Y.U.M.E. Tattoo Academy – Join Today!

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What Our Clients Say

HEY ARTIST!

Meet your tattoo fairy god Muva

Founder & formulator of Little INKPLAY Shop®

I’m a master Tattoo artist,

visual communicator,

author, dopamine peddler

and holistic brand strategist for Black tattoo artists, creatives, & thought leaders who:

  • Are unapologetic with their self-expression & transparency

  • Are passionate about working on their inner self just as they are about working on their business

  • Believe in working hard, paying their dues so they can live their life on their own terms

And, most importantly,

the radical creative who believes in the money-making potential of their creative ideas.

Join Y.U.M.E. Tattoo Academy

Investment: $1,997

 

The total investment for Y.U.M.E. Tattoo Academy is $1997.

We also offer a 3-month payment plan to accommodate budgetary needs.

 

A few tattoos later ... and this course literally pays for itself!

What You'll Learn
(Curriculum Overview)

 

Month 1: Sacred Foundations

Lay the groundwork for your tattoo journey — physically, culturally, and spiritually.

  • Tattoo history through an ancestral lens

  • Creative mindset + art discipline rituals

  • Tattoo design: linework, body-conscious art flow

  • Safety protocols: life-saving sanitation + BBP/ First-Aid & CPR certifications

🔥 Month 2: Technical Mastery

Sharpen your tools and hand techniques with skill and confidence.

  • Understanding tattoo placement and body flow

  • Lining, shading, and depth: practice drills

  • Needle types, machine control, ink consistency

  • Stretch, angle, and control exercises on fake skin

💼 Month 3: Client Flow & Business Strategy

Build a sustainable, soul-aligned business and start booking real clients.

  • Consults, client care, and trauma-informed tattooing

  • Aftercare rituals + healing guidance

  • Booking systems + boundaries

  • Marketing without the hustle: branding, storytelling, content

What's Included In the Tattoo Academy


13  Technical tattoo education learning modules

7 Business and marketing learning modules

Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR & First-Aid certifications

Tattoo beginner kit

Booking system

Policies & procedures templates

Client care email templates 

1-year post-program support & mentorship

Y.U.M.E. Create Club brand & marketing community

Little IKPLAY Shop tattoo & entrepreneurship resource libraries

By the end of the course, participants will have:

 

Completed BBP & First Aid Certification

Developed technical tattooing skills through hands-on practice

Built a professional portfolio showcasing their unique style

Established a personal brand and online presence

Gained experience tattooing live clients under supervision

Received mentorship to support continued growth in the tattoo industry

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