Michael Bridges

For 40 years, I have seen the evolution of the tattoo industry and developed many close relationships along the way. One of the most rewarding experience as a tattoo artist is working with families within three generations. It is great to be able to see parents, which I have tattooed,…

You might be noticing more and more people in the last year or two, even celebrities with a septum piercing. Septum piercings have been one of the most significant trends in 2019 and continue to bloom in 2020 and 2021. We will discuss this recent septum piercing trend. Septum Piercing…

Going to get a tattoo spontaneously for the first time is very popular among many. However, some forget the permanence of this ink on your skin. Getting a tattoo is a life-long commitment, starting with scheduling your first appointment. During times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have noticed an increase…

Our piercers often get asked questions when it comes to receiving a piercing. We have put together a list of the frequently asked questions for piercings at Tattoo Consortium. Piercings: FAQs Is There a Minimum Age Requirement for Getting a Piercing at Tattoo Consortium? Yes, you must be 14 or…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on unprecedented and difficult times for many businesses, including walk-in businesses like Tattoo Consortium. There are many ways on how COVID-19 has changed how walk-in businesses operate. How COVID-19 Has Changed How Walk-In Businesses Operate COVID-19 has changed many things for our business. In addition to…

Thank you all to my loyal clients. I apologize for the difficulty in catching me at the shop. Though the shop is still a basic walk-in tattoo and piercing establishment, getting tattooed works best with an appointment. Due to limited availability of artists, I personally have decided to tattoo by…

When considering what type of tattoo you want to get, it’s essential to do research on the various styles. Solid black tattoos vs. fine line tattoos are two common styles. We will discuss the differences between these two popular styles to better help you decide which tattoo you want to get. Solid…

When considering what type of tattoo you want to get, it’s essential to do research on the various styles. Blackwork tattoos vs. shaded blackwork tattoos are two common styles. We will discuss the differences between these two popular styles to better help you decide which tattoo you want to get. Blackwork Tattoos…

When considering what type of tattoo you want to get, it's essential to do research on the various styles. Color tattoos vs. color bomb tattoos are two common styles. We will discuss the differences between these two popular styles to better help you decide which tattoo you want to get….

When considering what type of tattoo you want to get, it essential to do research on the various styles. Two common styles are black and gray tattoos vs. color tattoos. We will discuss the differences between these two popular styles to better help you decide which tattoo you want. Black…