Hana pursued interior design in school as a “compromise”—but its influences still show up in her current tattoo work.
Ceci doesn’t want to be defined by tattooing, but it’s a career path that offers the flexibility to create on their own terms.
Sophie's work is influenced by their natural surroundings and the connections they make with each client who walks through the door.
Inspired by fiction and theater, Kan weaves human narratives into her tattoo work.
Elisa Selina manifested a career as a tattoo artist—now nothing’s getting in her way.
Acquisition will bring key team members and cultural legacy to Venue
Navigating creativity, confidence, and connection through the tattooing journey
Yilan Wang sees tattooing as more than an art medium—it’s a powerful tool for expression, healing, and human connection
Éloise Marseille found a home for her comic style in the tattoo world
Michael Giurato left an unfilling job to pursue art, inspired by his love of old school cartoons.
She didn't realize she had a choice until she opened her own studio, Oblivion Ink
Cultural references weave through Ting Ting’s work—and her dream for her own studio.
How the artist parlayed a moment of serendipity in an art store into a tattoo movement in the American South.
Jared Burton, known to fans as SOFTBOY, moved back to his birthplace where he found a career at the intersection of art and people.
Tattooing has taken Alexander from Ukraine to Germany, Italy, and Ireland — now he's in Montréal after a Canadian visa opened up.
Tattoos helped Ainslie battle body image issues and come into their queerness and gender identity. Now they’re helping others do the same
Independent tattoo artists handle it all. Scheduling software streamlines bookings and payments.
Book at least $250 in deposits for a chance to win an iPad Pro
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She imagined taking a more traditional route and becoming a corporate hotshot, but chose tattooing instead.
Steph Love couldn't find a studio she felt comfortable in. So she made Loveyland.
Sydney on the importance of slowness and creating art one poke at a time.
Kelsey always wanted to be a tattoo artist, but on her way she found something else she loved.
Alyssa just wants to make people feel really comfortable when she's tattooing them.
You can now chat directly with clients in their booking request.
Devon knew art was his calling, but didn’t pursue it until recently.
Tattooing is about leaving something behind on a personal level.
Introducing Artist Website: Free, easy-to-use platform for artists to build a mailing list, share booking info, and more.
Say goodbye to scheduling hassles. Clients pick their slots and pay the deposit, and you're booked!
Clients can now pay deposits over $50 in installments with Affirm. It's easy and automatic with Venue.
Enhanced booking terms: Ensure clients see and agree to non-refundable deposit terms. Plus, enjoy other Venue improvements.
Google Calendar syncing is now available on Venue. It blocks off your tattoo calendar automatically for a seamless scheduling experience.
A candid look at why Jotform might not be the ideal choice for managing your tattoo studio's books
Creating a detailed yet user-friendly tattoo booking form is crucial, it's your first step in working with a new client.
Take advantage of the tattoo slow season with some quick client-grabbing moves and long-term business boosts.