We spoke to Lucas Teufel, owner at Coal Black Tattoo Supply, about the range of products in detail, criteria for the Coal Black pro-team, and the reasoning behind their rudest product name!

Everyone who creates art - for a living or for fun - will experience creative block at some point in their life. It’s an unavoidable fact, but learning how to identify creative blocks and work through them can make these periods a lot easier to manage!

We spoke to Daria about her modest dreams as a child, how she plans her world tattooing tours, and her remarkably practical advice for apprentice artists!

James Brennan, owner of Stag and Bones Tattoo, along with Brad Wallis and their trusted partner Greg, are doing the unthinkable: starting a new tattoo convention from scratch!

So what’s cool about the Stellar 2.0 range, and how does it compare with the previous range?

We spoke to studio owner Nikole about the ethos of this women-owned business, the team’s essential tattoo supplies, and Hackney Central’s bustling tattoo scene - plus a mysterious invitation to check out the studio bathroom…

We spoke to Laurent Hrybyk, Senior Creative Manager at Saferly, about what his work entails, the science of creating ink cap moulds, and his own spicy side hustle!

We spoke to Veda about how she defines her art style, her favourite colour palette and techniques to work with, as well as her plans for 2024 and beyond!

Featuring colour-coded backstems and packaging, plus a combination of membrane and stabiliser, Stellar 2.0 cartridges take the much-loved existing Stellar cartridge design and make it even more convenient for artists to use.

Tattooing is an intense job, but sometimes - through no fault of our own - we have to deal with periods of inactivity. By diversifying your revenue stream you can create a cushion against disappointment and rake in that passive income!