Tattooing is an intense job, but sometimes - through no fault of our own - we have to deal with periods of inactivity. By diversifying your revenue stream you can create a cushion against disappointment and rake in that passive income!

Here’s how to keep the number of missed appointments to a minimum, protect your income, and some ideas for what you can do to make the most of cancellation days!

Next up on our road trip to collect the finest tattoo tutorials from our fantastic sponsored artists, we visit Grace Neutral at the new-and-improved Femme Fatale studio in London to watch as she creates this hand poked mandala!

Here’s our guide to the essential pieces of furniture you’ll need for your tattoo studio - whether you’re striking out on your own for the first time, or bringing together the ultimate team of artists under one name!

While there are many different routes to take within this industry, we have noticed a few common traits among the most popular, skilled and respected artists (like our sponsored artists, for example..) so if you want to know what it takes to be a great tattoo artist, read on!

For our first tattoo tutorial of 2024 we visited Simon Mora at The Other Side tattoo studio in Liverpool to find out the secrets behind his epic skull blackwork!

For many tattoo artists, getting your first sponsorship is a huge deal! If you’re wondering what companies are looking for in their sponsorship deals, read on for tips on how to get yourself noticed and secure those sweet, sweet sponsorships!

From the energetic atmosphere to the warming buzz of the needles, we believe there’s nothing better than a tattoo convention - and no better way to get inspiration or improve your skills as an artist!