As a beginner, whether you’re starting out on your apprenticeship or you’re a new tattoo artist fresh out of training, you need a tattoo kit that will help you develop your technique, enhance your skills, and give you the confidence to create great tattoos. 

Rotary tattoo machines have become the go-to setup for loads of artists today, and for good reason. They’re smooth, versatile, and easy to work with across a huge range of styles. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to figure out which one is the right fit for you.

Pen-style rotary machines have become a go-to choice for tattoo artists over the past few years. The marker-like grip, balanced feel, and versatility across different styles have made the tattoo pen machine a modern staple in studios worldwide.

Throughout this blog, we’ll cover how to choose inks that are going to help you bring your designs to life as well as break down some of the best brands for different tattooing styles, including blackwork, colour realism, old school, and new school.

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

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!