Tattoo Consortium

Just like the Japanese style, Tribal is one of the most ancient design styles. Typically it is black and is used for symmetry and geometrical designs. The difficulty of this design requires an artist with good line work and steady hand. An example being the Polynesian design style tattoos. It…

Tattoos have been around almost as long as man has walked the earth. Tattoos were used by tribal cultures to mark major life milestones for centuries. Even Mjoave Indians have tattooed their chins to ensure safe passage into the afterlife since time immemorial. Women in Myanmar's Chin province began getting…

Getting a piercing with your newly made friends from Fish Camp can be a great bonding experience. While it can be scary, it's also a fun way to try something new and different in an environment that doesn't judge. Here are a few of the many different types of ear…

Japanese design style tattooing is one of the most ancient, making it extremely sacred and traditional among the styles. It uses a hand-carved technique (also called tebori) and was made popular in Japan by the Yakuza, the Japanese criminal underworld. Similar to American traditional, it uses bold black outlines and…

The American Traditional tattoo design style originated in the 1930s on American military bases. It became associated more with sailors when tattooist Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins popularized it. This style of tattooing is based on big and bold sections, with solid and clean black outlines and a minimal (mainly primary…

Tattoo Consortium is looking for a shop experienced custom tattoo artist with a professional work ethic who wants to build an art conscious client base. Requirements NO prima-donnas, attitudes, scratchers, or druggies. A printed or digital portfolio is required to be considered for this position.   Apply for this position…

The Trash Polka design style was popularized by the Buena Vista Tattoo Club. It uses a black and red color scheme illustrated with collage-like images. Trash Polka includes a combination of realism, lettering/script, and geometric shapes. What is Trash Polka? The Trash Polka design style resembles that of fine art…

Watercolor is a design style that consists of abstract tattoos. It takes a lot of skill and artistic ability to design a watercolor style successfully. It uses extreme amounts of color and less of lines and black color to create the effect that it has been painted on your skin…

Getting a tattoo is a practice that should be undertaken only after considerable forethought. Despite the opinions of many, body art does not fare well in most business environments. If you are choosing to get a tattoo, or if you already have a one, here are few important things to…

Tax season is upon us which means many are making a list of ways they can spend their well-deserved return. Those considering a tattoo should be mindful of when to schedule appointments, confirming artwork and making deposits. This article will discuss the do's and don'ts of getting a tattoo during…