My hope for this group is for tattoo artists to come together and NOT GATEKEEP! I want to share what I know and help others succeed. This group is meant to do that no matter what level, background, country or otherwise you are from or at. I enjoy answering questions and giving direction when needed. I spend a good portion of my extra time talking to artists to see how I can help without pay and with out asking for anything in return. I have an open door policy, if you have questions, ask. If you need help, ASK! If you want to help, help each other. We are here to support and be supported. I got a message today from someone that took my helping other members in a paid group (that I paid to be there for), as a bad thing and I was stepping on his toes and got removed from the group. Even though that community boasted about "being a community" for artists. This industry can be ruthless and ridiculous at some times, but it's our chance to make it better.