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!

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!

We spoke to Grace about who inspired her at the beginning of her career, her list of major body modifications, and what her dream tattoo session would look like!

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!

We spoke with RJ Hill, General Manager at Inkjecta, about the company’s beginnings, the tattoo scene in Mount Barker, and how they decided to make the brand’s first pen-style machine.