Hey, I’m Kayleigh
I’m the proud owner and founder of Petite Ink Academy and By Kayleigh.
Weirdly, I never planned on being a tattoo artist. It wasn’t in my hopes, dreams or goals, but it turns out, I’m pretty good at it! Taking the plunge on an online course was the best thing I could’ve done for my career.
I’ve been in the tattoo industry for 7 years. First as a PMU artist, second as a fine line tattooist. I loved doing permanent makeup, but never found a true calling with it. I found it hard to shine on social media and felt pressured by a saturated, perfectionist market, where PMU stopped looking like a fresh tattoo and more like an overly edited piece of work.
Body tattooing allows me to be creative and although I strive to create perfect tattoos every time, my content and photography skills don’t need to be in order to attract new clients.
It has been more rewarding than I ever could’ve hoped for. I’m giving clients meaningful tattoos, I’m working the hours I choose and I became a 6 figure business owner at the age of 35, within just two years of starting fine line tattooing.
Now teaching has become my passion. Despite the tattoo industry always seeming edgy, fast paced and forward thinking, the approach to training and teaching hasn’t really moved at all.
“Traditional” artists and shop owners still massively advocate for year long apprenticeships but realistically how many people have the ability to be able to do this? Unless you’re young, with no financial or family commitments, who can devote enough of their time, (usually for FREE!) to learn a new craft, whilst paying bills and providing for their family?
This is why I’ve created a range of training that’s accessible to all.
My Approach to tattoo training
All of my training courses are accredited by IBA and insurable. This was super important to me so that you can gain the relevant licensing and insurance to work safely and legally.
I can’t make you a tattoo artist overnight. It takes months of practise and dedication. But what I can do for you is give you all the knowledge and tools you need to set you up in the right way, with the confidence to go forward in your new career.
training days with me are relaxed, informal but jam packed with easy to understand modules, taking you through all the information, step by step.
Support from me after your training is lifelong. I know there will always be questions or things that come up and I want you to know that you’ve always got someone you can turn to when you need advice. I want every single one of my students to create the career they’ve dreamed of. Whether it’s a soul enriching side gig or a career defining successful studio, I believe you deserve it all.