Clients all over the world get tattoos for tons of different reasons from self-expression to keeping a loved one’s memory with them forever.  As a tattoo artist, it’s important to understand the different reasons why people are coming to you for tattoos. That way, you can work with them to develop a design that accomplishes all of their goals and give them a great experience.  In this article, we’ll cover all kinds of reasons people get tattoos including: Personal Expression Challenging Norms Personal and Sentimental Reasons Enjoying the Experience   The ..read more

The human body has been a canvas for art for centuries, and some people have leaned into extreme body modification, becoming the most heavily tattooed people in the world.  As an artist, you’ll have clients who have all kinds of goals for their tattoos. Understanding their goals can allow you to create designs that help them reach them. This article will highlight the most tattooed man - and the most tattooed woman - in the world…and explain why they choose to get so many tattoos. Most Tattooed Man in the World - Meet Lucky Diamond Rich  Lucky Diamond Rich is an aborigina ..read more

Artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming better every day. It’s on pace to outperform even the most talented artists currently dominating the creative landscape, leaving many tattoo artists wondering about their job security in the near future. However, working in tandem with artificial intelligence might become the “fast track” to a career in tattooing. In this article, we’ll break down why that is, and what tattoo artists - and the industry as a whole - can expect to see from the rise of artificial intelligence. How Artificial Intelligence Works Before looking at t ..read more

Tattooing 101 Scholarship Program Deadline All applications must be received by 1st of July 2022. Award Lifetime admission to the Artist Accelerator Program ($588 value) Access to the Tattooing 101 Mastermind Group Tattooing 101 Scholarship Program Deadline All applications must be received by 1st of July 2022. Award Lifetime admission to the Artist Accelerator Program ($588 value) Access to the Tattooing 101 Mastermind Group The Tattooing 101 Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that offers free lifetime admissi ..read more

What’s up Artists, Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2021 survey. We had over 600 responses from beginner and professional tattoo artists from all over the world. Epic! We’ll be publishing the results soon in a blog post… And without further ado, we’re pleased to announce the winner of the Inkjecta Flite Nano. Here’s a live video of Nathan doing the draw… Congratulations to ninaobermaier.21@gmail.com ..read more

A new study released in August 2022 found that some ingredients in tattoo ink can be considered harmful. Their results show that tattoo ink - under the right circumstances - can be considered carcinogenic.  Is Tattoo Ink Dangerous? The recent UK ink ban has caused the United States and Canada to take a closer look at what ingredients go into tattoo ink - and whether they are actually safe for people to have in their skin. Contrary to popular belief, there is no ink made particularly for tattooing. While there are popular “tattoo ink” distributors that offer tattoo artists sterile produ ..read more

From equipment to finding customers, just about every part of tattooing has changed in the past 10 years because of technology.   Artists who have adapted to technology have been able to speed up their work process to improve faster and do more tattoos. Artists who have not, however, have ended up falling behind in the industry. This is why it’s so important for new tattoo artists to know what technology is out there for them - and how to use it. In this article, we’ll be breaking down How technology has changed tattooing in the past 10 years What technology can help new ..read more

The internet has plenty to say about tattooing, but not all of it is true. However, as a tattoo artist it’s important to know what’s a myth so you can correctly answer client questions and better understand your craft. To help, we’ve listed some of the most common tattoo myths in the industry. We’ll break down: Myths about tattoos Myths about the tattoo industry and its artists What led to “tattoo myths” Myths about Tattoos Tattooing can seem like a pretty mysterious process. This has led to plenty of misconceptions about the process of getting a tattoo as well as healin ..read more

What to expect as a new artist entering a post-COVID tattoo industry.  As an aspiring tattoo artist, you want to make an informed decision before spending time preparing for a new career. Like any industry, the world of tattooing has seen major changes since the beginning of the pandemic that have affected both competition and income expectations. To get a read on how this shift has affected tattoo artists, we conducted a 2021 State of the Industry survey, asking 600 artists - both new and veteran - for their opinions on the industry’s current state, as well as their predictions for it ..read more

Due to the rise of technology, the tattoo community is seeing a giant wave of self-taught artists. In this article, we’ll aim to break down how you can become an established tattoo artist without an apprenticeship, as well as why online learning is the best way forward for the next generation of tattoo artists.  Key Highlights: With today’s technology, it is possible to learn to tattoo online instead of in a tattoo shop. Online courses allow for structured tattoo artist training without asking for disruptive time commitments from apprentices and mentors. Companies and educational in ..read more