James Brennan, owner of Stag and Bones Tattoo, along with Brad Wallis and their trusted partner Greg, are doing the unthinkable: starting a new tattoo convention from scratch!

So what’s cool about the Stellar 2.0 range, and how does it compare with the previous range?

We spoke to studio owner Nikole about the ethos of this women-owned business, the team’s essential tattoo supplies, and Hackney Central’s bustling tattoo scene – plus a mysterious invitation to check out the studio bathroom…

We spoke to Laurent Hrybyk, Senior Creative Manager at Saferly, about what his work entails, the science of creating ink cap moulds, and his own spicy side hustle!

We spoke to Veda about how she defines her art style, her favourite colour palette and techniques to work with, as well as her plans for 2024 and beyond!

Featuring colour-coded backstems and packaging, plus a combination of membrane and stabiliser, Stellar 2.0 cartridges take the much-loved existing Stellar cartridge design and make it even more convenient for artists to use.

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!

We spoke to Anshin Anshin about the story behind his name, how he picks his colour inks, and his recommendations for staying current in today’s world!