Education

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!

This Halloween, we visited Kyle ‘Egg’ Williams at the treasure trove of horror that is Grindhouse Tattoo Products to find out just what goes into making black and grey horror tattoos!

Join us on our visit to Clara Sinclair’s private studio in London and watch this stunning ornamental filigree tattoo come together!

Peter took us through his process as he inked this vibrant nature-themed neo-trad piece of a kingfisher among flowers for his client.

Alex created this awesome, detailed design – including a broken sword, planets in orbit and one very dead astronaut – using black, white and greywash inks.

We travelled to Porrentruy in Switzerland to see Angelique Grimm at her own Leto Tattoo Studio, and find out how she tattoos such realistic animal portraits! Angelique talked us through her technique as she created this astonishingly lifelike black and grey Maine Coon tattoo, revealing those special tips and tricks that make her work so […]

Watch Tiggy as she creates a bright and bold Princess Peach design with additional Super Mario-themed elements and explains the way she works.