Handpoke Tattoo Academy
Tattooing changed my life…
And I think it can change yours, too.
Build something that's unmistakably yours.
Whether you've been dreaming about becoming a tattoo artist for years or you're simply wondering where to begin, Handpoke Tattoo Academy is a complete online education designed to take you from complete beginner to confident artist—one poke at a time.
Inside, you'll learn the craft, science, and business of modern handpoke tattooing through a step-by-step curriculum built for real people—not gatekeeping.
Learn at your own pace with lifetime access, monthly coaching, an incredible student community, and ongoing support that continues long after you've finished the last lesson.
100% Online • Self-Paced • Lifetime Access • Lifetime Course Updates
Why Handpoke?
Most people think handpoke is simply tattooing without a machine.
Cute.
Handpoke is actually one of the best ways to learn tattooing.
Because every mark is made by hand, you'll naturally develop a deeper understanding of needle depth, skin, precision, and technique before introducing speed. Instead of trying to control a machine moving thousands of times a minute, you're learning to control your own hands first.
Handpoke is quieter.
More personal.
Less intimidating for many beginners.
And for many artists—including me—it's simply a more enjoyable way to tattoo.
There's something really special about slowing down, creating something permanent with intention, and carrying on one of the oldest traditions of tattooing using today's professional safety standards.
Whether handpoke becomes your forever style or simply the place you build your foundation, you'll leave with skills that transfer far beyond one technique.
Why This Academy?
When I started tattooing, I didn’t have a roadmap.
No mentor.
No community.
Just a lot of curiosity... and a lot of Googling.
I pieced together information from YouTube videos, forums, books, and plenty of trial and error. Some of it was incredible. Some of it... not so much.
I built Handpoke Tattoo Academy because I believe learning shouldn't have to feel like that.
Somewhere along the way, tattoo education became really good at teaching techniques—but not always great at teaching artists.
I think education should do both.
Teach you how to tattoo.
And teach you how to think like a tattoo artist.
It should be practical.
Grounded in science.
And honest enough to explain why something works instead of asking you to simply memorize it.
Because understanding creates confidence.
And confident artists create better tattoos, better experiences, and better careers.
It’s more than just tattooing...
Beautiful tattoos get clients through the door.
Unforgettable experiences bring them back.
What You’ll Learn
Handpoke Tattoo Academy includes 16 chapters and more than 75 lessons, carefully organized to help you grow from beginner to professional.
Rather than overwhelming you with information, we've organized the academy around the three ideas that guide everything we teach.
Everything Included:
When you join Handpoke Tattoo Academy, you’ll receive:
Join me in Handpoke Tattoo Academy
Normally $1,000
Presale Price: $777
Discount available through Wednesday, July 15th only
I built this online handpoke tattoo course for the artist who keeps hearing the industry is too full to break into. It isn't. Inside you'll learn to handpoke tattoo from your very first poke, all the way through technique, healing, and process. Then comes the part nobody teaches: how to position yourself, find your niche, and build a brand so specific that comparison stops mattering. Self-paced, 100% online, and yours for life. Come build the career that fits you.
You’re joining a community of artists just like you…
One of the hardest parts of teaching yourself is wondering...
"Am I doing this right?"
Guess what?!
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
When you join the academy, you're joining a community of artists who are learning, growing, and cheering each other on.
Inside our private student community you can:
Ask questions without feeling silly.
Share your drawings and tattoos.
Celebrate your wins.
Receive feedback.
Learn from artists around the world.
Maybe even find your next tattoo buddy or guest spot.
You'll also join me every month for live Office Hours, where we'll troubleshoot challenges, celebrate progress, and keep you moving forward.
Because learning is always better when you have people in your corner.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Taylor.
Ten years ago, I was exactly where you are.
Curious.
Excited.
Completely overwhelmed by where to begin.
I taught myself to tattoo because I didn't have another option.
I spent countless hours piecing together information from books, forums, YouTube videos, and plenty of trial and error.
Some lessons were incredible.
Some... I really wish someone had warned me about.
Over the last decade, I've built a career as a professional handpoke tattoo artist, welcomed thousands of clients into my studio, and had the privilege of creating tattoos through some of the biggest moments in people's lives.
This academy is the education I wish I'd had from the beginning.
One that teaches not only how to tattoo—but why it works, how to care for your clients, and how to build a career you'll actually be proud of.
My goal isn't to create artists who tattoo like me.
It's to help you build a career that's unmistakably yours.
Is This Academy For You??
This academy is for you if...
✅ You're ready to finally learn tattooing the right way.
✅ You want professional education without intimidation or gatekeeping.
✅ You care as much about safety as creativity.
✅ You want to understand why things work, not just memorize steps.
✅ You want more than a hobby! You want the foundation for a meaningful career.
✅ You'd love guidance from someone who's been where you are.
✅ You're excited to learn alongside a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed.
✅ You're ready to build something that's unmistakably yours.
If you’re looking for shortcuts...
Well, this probably isn’t ❌ your course. ❌
If you're looking for a thoughtful education, practical mentorship, and a community that's rooting for you...
I think you’re going to feel ✅ right at home here. ✅
Your next chapter starts here.
Learning to tattoo won't change your life overnight.
But deciding to begin just might.
Every tattoo artist starts in the same place.
One question.
One lesson.
One line.
One poke.
Whether your dream is to tattoo professionally, create meaningful artwork, or build a creative life that feels like your own...
I'd be honored to be part of your journey.
Join the Academy today!
Enroll during presale for only $777 (normally $1,000) until July 15th!
Start today with lifetime access to every lesson, every future update, monthly Office Hours, a private student community, a 1:1 coaching session, and the roadmap I wish I'd had when I was starting out.
I built this online handpoke tattoo course for the artist who keeps hearing the industry is too full to break into. It isn't. Inside you'll learn to handpoke tattoo from your very first poke, all the way through technique, healing, and process. Then comes the part nobody teaches: how to position yourself, find your niche, and build a brand so specific that comparison stops mattering. Self-paced, 100% online, and yours for life. Come build the career that fits you.
Questions before you join? Reach out anytime. I’d much rather help you make the right decision than pressure you into one.
Welcome to Handpoke Tattoo Academy
Let’s make something incredible together.
