Dispatches

From the Collective

Studio news, education, and process. No filler.

Six Years In: What We've Learned

Ink Heist turns six. A look back at what's changed, what hasn't, and where the collective is headed.

No flash walls. No walk-ins. No catalog of pre-drawn designs. Here's why every piece at Ink Heist starts from scratch.

NYC-based blackwork artist Kael Morrow joins the collective for a limited guest spot. Bookings open Friday.

Your tattoo is an investment. Here's exactly how to take care of it so it heals clean and ages well.

Large-scale work means hours in the chair. Here's how to show up ready so we can do our best work.

The best tattoo designs work with your body's natural lines and movement. Here's what to consider before choosing where your piece goes.

Two of tattooing's most recognizable styles, often confused. Here's what separates them and how to choose.

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