We had the pleasure of visiting Clarke Dudley at the One22 Tattoo Club in Nuneaton where we watched him create an incredible black and grey surrealism tattoo. 

As regulations continue to evolve, REACH compliance has become an important consideration for tattoo artists in 2026.

We had a chat with Phillip Trier, the founder and creator of the innovative stencil products, who gave us more insight into how the spray and film work together to take your stencil transfer game to the next level.

We had the pleasure of visiting Aggie Vnek; Sponsored Artist at Killer Ink, Resident Artist at Abrakadavra Studio, and Pro Artist at Whitfields Tattoo Co. While there, we watched her create an incredible cyborg colour surrealism tattoo featuring bold blackwork elements. 

We recently visited Debut Studios in Shoreditch, London to spend time with the team of incredible artists based there. The modern, bright coloured studio had a warm and welcoming vibe with lots of comfy sofas to sit and chat about the amazing work they do.

We spoke to two of our sponsored artists, Adrian Delargue and Joshua Beatson, for tips on blackwork techniques and healing advice as well as their go-to inks, cartridges, and machines!

Continue reading to learn more about Rachel’s career, including where she started, where she continues to find inspiration as an artist, her experience of winning 1st place for Best Collaboration at Shropshire Tattoo Show, and what the future holds!

Watch the full video to see Alex’s technique in action and get a closer look at this bold blackwork raccoon coming to life!

If you’re starting out as a fine line tattoo artist, or you’re an established artist wanting to know more, this blog breaks down everything you need to know.

We've rounded up the best tattoo machines of 2025, covering premium, mid-range, and budget-friendly options—so there's something for every artist and budget.