Description
Tattooing has changed dramatically from traditional word-of-mouth promotion and apprenticeship culture to social media, digital references, AI, tattoo conventions, and personal branding.
In this Onyx Vision interview, a professional tattoo artist with 8 years of experience and 6 years working full-time discusses how he got started, why learning to adapt has become essential for tattoo artists, and how technology and social media are reshaping the industry.
We talk about:
• How he went from drawing to tattooing
• His journey into tattooing and becoming a full-time artist
• How tattooing has evolved over the years
• The growth of Black tattoo artists and younger artists
• Social media and the shift from word-of-mouth promotion
• How tattoo artists determine their pricing
• The growing role of content creation in the tattoo industry
• How AI is being used for tattoo references
• Unrealistic tattoo designs and customer expectations
• His experience attending tattoo conventions
• What he would like to see change within the tattoo industry
• Competition, criticism, and supporting other artists
• The importance of adapting to changes in the industry
From artistry and business to technology and culture, this conversation takes a look at where tattooing has been — and where it's going.
Follow the artist: **GIS Portfolio** across social media and online platforms.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 How He Got Started Tattooing
00:16 From Tattooing Part-Time to Full-Time
00:32 How Tattooing Has Changed
01:07 The Growth of Black Tattoo Artists
01:23 Social Media Changed the Tattoo Industry
01:43 Why Some Artists Struggle to Adapt
02:10 What Clients Look for in an Artist
02:39 How Tattoo Artists Determine Their Pricing
03:13 Is Tattooing Becoming More About Content?
03:50 How AI Is Changing Tattooing
04:19 Unrealistic AI Tattoo Designs
04:36 The Tattoo Convention Experience
04:47 What Should Change About Tattoo Conventions?
05:18 Competition and Negativity in the Industry
05:37 Supporting Other Tattoo Artists
06:09 Is Tattooing Still as Popular?
06:26 How Social Media Algorithms Affect Tattoo Content
06:51 Where to Find the Artist
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