Notes from the studio
Style guides, prompt craft, studio dispatches
What we're learning while drafting tattoos with AI — style breakdowns, prompt patterns that work, and the occasional behind-the-scenes note.
Neo Traditional Tattoos: What Changed From Old School
What a neo traditional tattoo actually is, how it differs from American traditional, which parts of the old-school durability it keeps, and which subjects suit it.
World Cup 2026 Tattoo Ideas Fans Actually Get
World Cup tattoo ideas from a fan's side — your hero, your country's colours, the moment you were in, and how to design one well before WC 2026.
Minimalist Tattoo Guide: What Actually Holds Up
How minimalist tattoos differ from fine line, why two-inch designs lose readability fastest, and the placements that age well at this scale.
Watercolor Tattoo Guide: The Style With the Highest Fade Risk (and How to Slow It)
Watercolor tattoo guide with the honest fade timeline by color and care level, the black-skeleton hybrid that slows fade, and when watercolor is the right pick.
Japanese Tattoo Guide: Symbols, History, and What They Actually Mean
Japanese tattoo guide covering 800 years of irezumi history, the meaning behind dragons, koi, sakura, and the composition conventions that make a sleeve work.
Fine Line AI Tattoo Design: An Honest Style Guide
Why AI gets fine line tattoos wrong more often than any other style — and how to get usable output for your tattoo artist.
First Tattoo Guide: An Honest Walkthrough
First tattoo guide covering everything outside the design — picking the artist, what to bring to the consult, what happens in the chair, tipping, and aftercare.
How to Design a Tattoo with AI: A 5-Phase Practical Guide
A 5-phase workflow for designing a tattoo with AI — turning a vague idea into something an artist can actually ink. Honest about AI's limits.
Tattoo Placement Guide: Pain, Aging, and Designs by Body Part
An honest tattoo placement guide — what each spot really hurts like, how it ages, and which designs actually fit. With a free way to test placement before you book.