The human body has lots of fun little quirks, so different places will affect different people in different ways. Let’s explore just a few of those intensely painful body parts and how we can mitigate the pain!

Check out the video to see Ben’s unique way of working, including his technique of tallying to create a drawing-style effect using just a 3 Round Liner.

Everyone who creates art - for a living or for fun - will experience creative block at some point in their life. It’s an unavoidable fact, but learning how to identify creative blocks and work through them can make these periods a lot easier to manage!

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!

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!

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!