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From the sketch to the skin: the creative process of the tattoo artist Zhimpa Moreno.

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As a tattoo artist, your creative process is one of the most important aspects of your work. It’s what sets you apart and helps you to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that your clients will love.

But how do you develop a creative process that works for you? Here are some tips to help you become a better tattoo artist through your creative process.

1. Gather Inspiration: Inspiration can come from anywhere, so it’s important to always be on the lookout for new ideas. Follow other artists on social media, attend art shows, conversations and exhibitions, and read books on art and design to find inspiration.

2. Sketching: Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, it’s time to start sketching. Sketching is a crucial part of the creative process because it allows you to experiment with different designs and layouts. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or try something new.

3. Refinement: Once you’ve sketched out a few ideas, it’s time to refine them. Look for ways to improve your designs and make them more unique. This is also a good time to get feedback from other artists or even your clients.

4. Practice: Practice makes perfect, and the same goes for tattooing. The more you practice, the better you’ll become at your craft. Try new techniques and experiment with different styles to find what works best for you.

5. Be Open to Criticism: It’s important to be open to criticism from others. Other artists, clients, and even friends and family can offer valuable feedback that can help you to improve your work.

6. Take Breaks: Finally, don’t forget to take breaks. Taking breaks can help you to avoid burnout and can also give you time to reflect on your work and come up with new ideas.

In conclusion, developing a creative process that works for you is essential to becoming a better tattoo artist. By gathering inspiration, sketching, refining, practicing, being open to criticism, and taking breaks, you can hone your craft and create amazing, one-of-a-kind tattoos that your clients will love.

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Pro tips and tricks for tattoo artists

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Thinking of getting a tattoo, but not sure how to present it to your clients? Or maybe you have an idea of ​​what you want, but you need a tool that allows you to let your creativity explore?

Today, with the rise of artificial intelligence, many programs and interfaces have emerged to offer all artists the ability to create unique, attractive and professional designs using both editing and design programs, thus creating an artistic piece that will allow you to present your idea to any client.

There are many ways to design your own tattoo using computer programs and websites. Some of the most used and effective interfaces and programs are those that offer you a wide range of ideal tools to edit, modify, draw and capture your idea in a more realistic way.

Adobe Photoshop is one of the most popular and powerful graphic design software on the market and is widely used in the professional tattoo industry for editing and creating designs through the layering system and tools offered by this application.

On the other hand, slightly more interactive applications such as Procreate, Clip paint studio or Wacom are the most used by Zhimpa Moreno, J Luis and Nicolás Asencios since they have a friendlier interface and at the same time offer a wide variety of tools for both design as to make textures and shadows.

Finally, it’s important to highlight that when choosing a program to design your tattoos, you must take into account what your design style is and if the program you selected offers you the right tools and options to apply your style within and offer you more freedom when designing your tattoo.

In this way, you will be able to choose the interface or editing program that facilitates your design process and thus offer your client a proposal that is not only professional but also adapted to the reality we live in.

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Video and photography in professional tattoo

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Tattoo photography and video making is a great way to capture the beauty of inked skin and showcase the artwork of a tattoo artist. For this, it is important to use the right equipment and techniques to obtain the best results.

When taking pictures of your tattoos, it’s important to use a fixed millimeter lens for standard tattoo photography. This will also depend on the approach you want to achieve and the goal you have in mind. A 34 lens at 50mm it’s a great choice, as it’s known to be much sharper and generally higher quality than a zoom lens.

Also, natural light is the best option to capture your tattoo as it prevents unnecessary glare and shine. When taking tattoo photos, it’s also important to experiment with different poses and angles to get the best shot. Close-ups of each part of the body where the tattoo is present can help capture the details of the artwork.

On the other hand, when recording videos of your tattoos, it is important to use a suitable camera. In the market there are specialized caracas for the creation of videos that can be very useful if this is your main objective. In addition, it is important to take light and exposure into account when recording or taking a photograph as it can affect or benefit the final result of your tattoo.

In general, photography and videography for your tattoos is a great way to capture the beauty of your tattoo and showcase the artwork of a tattoo artist. The use of the right equipment and techniques can help guarantee the best results at a visual level that will undoubtedly become highly valued content on social networks.

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The Human Story Behind Inknation Studio

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How Two Tattoo Artists Changed Lives With Their Art is an inspiring story of how two men are using their talents to make a difference in the world.

Zhimpa Moreno and Darwin Enriquez are two talented artists who have used their talents to change lives. They knew from an early age that their passion was art and their dream was so big and real that today they managed to become the most recognized tattoo studio in New York City where not only art plays a fundamental role, but they also have a message of equality where they offer talented tattoo artists a space to expand their art and grow as people and professionals

Inknation Studio was a dream come true where neither prejudice nor negativity managed to prevent the dream of these two tattoo artists.

For this reason, Inknation proves every day to be more than a tattoo studio, but offers the guarantee to each resident artist to learn and develop in every aspect of their area. being so, talented, humble, creative and dreamy artists.

In its beginnings, Inknation Studio didn’t have the same approach as other tattoo studios, it wanted to make a difference from the beginning, managing to analyze the mistakes of other tattoo studios and turn them into learning in order to take its studio to another level. This is the approach that Darwin Enriquez and Zhimpa Moreno wanted to achieve in order to build an original study.

They both believe that tattooing is not just about the art, but about the connection that you make with your clients. They both strive to create tattoos that are not only beautiful, but meaningful to their clients.

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