Have you ever heard of the MoCRA? Probably not. But you’re surely not alone, because there is truly a multitude of individuals in our industry who haven’t heard of it yet. Ironically, the majority of us are not hearing enough of something that directly affects us and our craft or practice – whether you’re a…
I’ve been a tattoo artist for 23 years, and I’ve encountered so many things in my journey – both good and bad. And just like you, I’ve been at the receiving end of criticism and discrimination because of my passion for tattoos. There are still so many people who associate having tattoos with downright irrational…
The tattoo industry has changed in the last 10 years. We have seen some unprecedented dynamic shifts in the way that we tattoo and communicate. And not only that, the way we are regulated, you know, some of you feel like by yourself, you can’t do anything in your area, that it’s overwhelming and that…
I got my hands on the M O C R A, the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act, that went into effect December 29th, 2022. It has passed. It has been signed into law, and it is going to directly impact our pigments. There is verbiage in this bill that likens it to what’s going over…
Tattooing is one of the oldest forms of human self-expression. I don’t care who you are or where you’re from at some point in time, your ancestors marked their flesh, but did you know our artifacts are disappearing, disintegrating to be lost forever. So good time Charlie Cartwright is spearheading a non-profit organization called the…
3 Tips to get into a Tattoo Shop Do you wanna be a tattoo artist? Well, in this video I’m gonna share with you three tips that are gonna help you get your foot in that door, that shop that could potentially be where you become a tattoo apprentice. My name is Ben Shaw. I’m…
Though they have been around for centuries, tattoos have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Today, nearly half of all Americans have at least one tattoo. This trend is being driven by millennials, who are more likely to have tattoos than any other generation. As tattoos become more mainstream, the industry has boomed,…
The rise in popularity of body art has led to an increase in the number of people who are getting tattoos. Also a-lot of people DOING tattoos, unfortunately not all of them properly, or safely. This guide is to educate those who are looking to get a tattoo, on how important it is to do…
It’s no secret that tattoos are more popular than ever. In fact, according to a recent study, 46% of Americans have at least one tattoo! That’s a huge jump from just a few years ago, and it’s only going to continue to rise. So, what’s behind this sudden surge in popularity? And what does it…
Tattoo Artist Apprenticeship (Part 2) In order to become a tattoo artist, an apprenticeship is one of the first steps you must take. Doing a formal apprenticeship is like enrolling in a trade school—you do it for the skills and knowledge you will acquire, for the connections you’ll make, as a step towards certification, and…
Tattoo Artist Apprenticeship In order to become a tattoo artist, an apprenticeship is one of the first steps you must take. Doing a formal apprenticeship is like enrolling in a trade school—you do it for the skills and knowledge you will acquire, for the connections you’ll make, as a step towards certification, and for your…
It’s no secret that tattooing is one of the oldest and most respected forms of art in the world. However, what might be a secret is the fact that tattooing still faces many challenges. One of the biggest challenges we face as a community is building and strengthening communication within our industry. This involves coming…