Top 3 Reasons to Start a Tattoo Apprenticeship this Back-to-School Season

As summer turns to fall and the leaves on the trees change color, we often think about changing our lives. This time of year, people of all ages return to school to learn new skills. They also try to embark on a journey to a new life and a new career. Starting something new and making a significant change, like returning to formal education, is exciting! It opens up a whole new future. But, for many, the prospect of taking out student loans and spending decades paying them off is intimidating. The uncertainty of leaving art school stops many people […]

August 22, 2019

Create an Exceptional Tattoo Flash Portfolio

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at August 22, 2019

3 Steps for Creating an Exceptional Tattoo Flash Portfolio

You’ve decided to start a tattoo apprenticeship, so you gather all your drawings and paintings to create a portfolio to impress. If you are as passionate about your art as we are, deciding which pieces to showcase and which to leave at home is your worst nightmare. You could spend hours staring at them, second-guessing which pieces someone else might want to see. We can’t sit with you and make those decisions for you, but we can start you off with three steps for creating an exceptional tattoo flash portfolio. 1) Self-critique your work. This is the hardest step, be […]

October 24, 2018

Published by Paul-Anthony Surdi at October 24, 2018

How to Choose a Tattoo Design

When it comes to figuring out how to choose a tattoo design, there are a lot of things to think about! From the location of the tattoo to its size, style, and, of course, the artwork itself, there are a lot of decisions to make. We know how important these decisions can be, so we developed this guide to help you figure out how to choose a tattoo design. Location The location of the tattoo can make a huge difference and when you’re figuring out how to choose a tattoo design that’s best for you, location can be […]