From artist to professional tattoo artist. How do you stay up to date in the professional tattoo industry?

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In an industry as large and competitive as professional tattooing, standing out and keeping up is a challenge. After so many years, this industry has evolved, offering new tools and products so that they can perform tattoos with higher quality. But, How do you get involved in an industry if you are just learning how to tattoo?

Darwin Enríquez, Roberto Carlos and Miguel Muriño asked themselves the same question at the beginning of their professional careers. That’s why today they will give you three tips that will help you on your way. 

Don’t take shortcuts and never rush the process. 

The best way to learn is by living learning without taking shortcuts to get there faster or speed up the path to where you are going. This will allow you to acquire and value the necessary knowledge so that you feel confident when putting it into practice.

Know how it all works 

Before starting to tattoo, it’s essential to know how everything works, the special machines, and the necessary processes to offer both a professional tattoo and a pleasant and comfortable experience to your future clients.

Start tattooing 

The best way to learn to tattoo is by tattooing. This will help you put all your knowledge and techniques into practice to translate your designs and learn during the process. Whether it’s on synthetic or fruit skin, the important thing is that you start tattooing.

With these three wonderful tips, Darwin Enríquez, Roberto Carlos and Miguel Muriño began to create unique designs that led them to become renowned tattoo artists today who leave their mark and capture emotions through ink.

Darwin Enriquez entered the world of body art at 20 years of age in his hometown of Valencia, Venezuela, where he began work creating designs for a tattoo shop. During his stint at the tattoo shop, he developed his artistic talents and felt an instant attraction to the art-form of tattooing.

Adapt or evolve? The experiences of a professional tattoo artist.

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Growing up in the professional tattoo industry comes with great sacrifices, but creating and maintaining your artistic style will help you stand out. 

For this reason, Zhimpa Moreno together with two great tattoo artists, J Luis and Douglas Bermúdez, will share the keys to stand out and evolve as a professional tattoo artist. 

If you want to grow in your design style it’s important that you lengthen your day. Do like J Luis, get up a few hours earlier so you have time to learn new techniques and perfect your style. 

The professional tattoo industry has evolved, as has the way designs are perceived. As a tattoo artist, it’s important that you’re always constantly learning so that your style never stagnates.

Finally, keep in mind that there’s always something new to learn, which is why one of the characteristics of a professional tattoo artist is to follow your essence to move forward and offer you new experiences.

It’s time for you to start expanding your vision and manage to evolve on a personal and professional level within the world of professional tattooing.

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Darwin Enriquez entered the world of body art at 20 years of age in his hometown of Valencia, Venezuela, where he began work creating designs for a tattoo shop. During his stint at the tattoo shop, he developed his artistic talents and felt an instant attraction to the art-form of tattooing.

Inknation Studio Podcast Episode 1: Creative process to a professional tattoo

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Inknation Studio es un estudio de tatuajes localizado en la ciudad de New York que se ha ganado reconocimientos y ha alcanzado el éxito por crear diversos estilos de tatuajes hiperrealistas. 

Es por ello, que en este nuevo proyecto de Inknation Studio Podcast estamos con el tatuador residente Pablo Frías en donde te compartirá su proceso creativo y los mejores consejos para crear tatuajes profesionales. 

Una de las grandes dificultades al momento de crear un tatuaje y dejar tu huella artística es el conseguir una línea o estilo de tatuaje que te defina.

Mira y analiza los tatuajes de otros tatuadores, experimenta nuevas técnicas, e investiga nuevos conceptos. Esto te ayudará a inspirarte y encontrar ese estilo que haga resaltar todos tus diseños. 

La inspiración y motivación son uno de los problemas más grandes que todo tatuador profesional experimenta. Para continuar evolucionando y crecer tanto a nivel personal como artístico, es importante que estés en constante movimiento, busques elementos o espacios que te inspiren y así lograr motivarte para crear piezas únicas. 

Ahora que sabes cuáles son las dos dificultades que experimenta todo tatuador, es hora de que salgas y trabajes para alcanzar y perfeccionar tu estilo de tatuaje.

Darwin Enriquez entered the world of body art at 20 years of age in his hometown of Valencia, Venezuela, where he began work creating designs for a tattoo shop. During his stint at the tattoo shop, he developed his artistic talents and felt an instant attraction to the art-form of tattooing.