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Make time for the thinking.
Practical ideas and editorial exercises for the work behind a tattoo studio, from drawing and decisions to everyday organisation.
Ideas to try, rather than a prescribed way to run every studio. For sourced reference information, visit the knowledgebase.
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A weekly studio review that ends with fewer loose ends
An editorial routine for reviewing unanswered enquiries, equipment questions and repeated friction, then choosing a small set of actions for the next week.
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After the portfolio feedback: choose one useful revision
A practical editorial exercise for turning tattoo portfolio feedback into a focused drawing revision without rebuilding your whole application overnight.
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Build a flash series with a shared visual language
An editorial drawing exercise for developing original flash motifs, varying their composition and colour, and arranging a sheet that feels connected without repeating itself.
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The opening decisions you will be glad you wrote down
An editorial exercise for keeping the reasons behind studio-opening decisions, so a changed quote or room plan does not send you back to the beginning.
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