Journal
A stencil isn’t automatically the more reassuring choice. In freehand tattooing, the artist draws directly on your skin with permanent coloured markers, adapting the design to your body’s contours rather than transferrin…
A cover-up is a redesign, not simply a new tattoo placed over old ink. Effective cover-up tattoo techniques usually rely on a design 2-3 times the size of the original, with every area to be concealed fully overlapped. W…
Realistic cover-up expectations start with the tattoo that’s already there: its size, colour, placement and condition all shape what can be designed over it. Managing client expectations for cover-ups means explaining th…
The best tips for tattooing hands and fingers start with choosing placement carefully. The smooth top of a finger, between the knuckles, generally holds ink better than the sides or palm, where tattoos can fade faster. F…
What if the detail that makes a tattoo look polished isn’t the one you notice first? A fresh tattoo can photograph beautifully, but design fit, placement and how the work settles into the skin all shape the lasting resul…
The most technically brilliant illustration in your sketchbook might be the very reason a studio manager rejects your application. In the Australian industry, a portfolio isn't just an art gallery; it's a clinical record…
