Paradise Event Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

THURSDAY 10/24 | FRIDAY 10/25  |  SATURDAY 10/26  |  SUNDAY 10/27

11:00 AM

Opening Panel: Marketing in AI world

11-12PM Stage Marketing in AI world with Paul Talbot (beaming in from UK). Join Paul and a panel of tattooers who have seen the evolution of marketing in the tattoo world up until now, and what they see for the future.

12:00 PM

S U I T _L I F E® by Andre Malcolm

12-2:30PM Clark $200 - Backpiece composition and application.

12:30 PM

Watercolor Artistry and Tattoo Technique with Thea Duskin

12:30-2:30PM Fisher $150 - Create unique art for tattoos using real mixed-media processes, while harnessing Digital tools to translate your design for skin. This seminar includes Time-lapse process videos, a slideshow of original portfolio work, and a live art demo.

12:00 PM

Fantasy Color Elements: Tattoo Tips, Drawing, and Painting with Haley Adams

12-3 PM Thunderbolt $200 - Join me for a 3-hour seminar where we'll delve into the fantasy realism of fire and water elements. You'll receive hands-on instruction and tips on incorporating chrome as well. We will focus on practicing one element in detail while I provide insights and notes on the others. The workshop will be conducted using acrylics, but you are welcome to use an iPad and apply the acrylic techniques digitally.

03:00 PM

Speed Painting Oils! by Andrew Swarbrick

3-5PM Fisher $50 - Demystifying the ancient art of oil painting. Using the same Limited palette I use in my large detailed works I will show you how to train yourself to paint efficiently, accurately, and generate high level art in a small amount of time.

06:00 PM

Getting It On: Stenciling & Freehanding tips by Cory Ferguson

6-7:30PM Thunderbolt $225 - A tattooers stencil or freehand drawing is the blue print that we work from. And the challenge of getting them on the body can be as unique and difficult as the tattoos themselves, sometimes even more so. The more tools you have in your toolbox, the better chance you have when problem solving your way through difficult stencil sessions.

05:30 PM

Studio Owner’s Playbook with Russ Abbott

5:30-7:30PM Fisher $500 Limit 10. Russ Abbott is a 26 year tattooer and owner of Ink & Dagger in Roswell, Georgia. Hard learned answers to your tattoo business questions like: “What business model is best for my studio?” “How do I attract talented artists to join my team and keep them?” “How can we ensure a profitable tattoo studio?” “What do I do about X, Y, Z problem in my studio? “What business model is best for my studio?” “What are the most important skills to develop in myself as a leader?” 2 Hours. Limit 10 seats. $500 includes a private 1-1 follow-up with Russ Abbott in person or after the conference via video call.

03:00 PM

Drawing Process and Layout by Anthony Tex

3-5PM Clark $125 - The focus of this seminar will target the layout, flow, and composition towards various parts of the body. **NOTE** Please come into the seminar with all the questions with anything you want like advice or assistance with.

05:30 PM

Successful side-hustling for tattooers: Using your industry skills to diversify your income by kaya heitlant

5:30-7:30PM Clark $175 - Take financial pressure off of your tattoo career! Bring in income from the skills you already have! Renew your love of tattooing! I am going to walk you through the development of my two successful side-businesses, and give you real, applicable strategies to easily branch into other viable industries such as arts communication and education, jewelry design and manufacture, product development and packaging design, small business branding and logo design, consultant work, promotional products, customer service and social media management and graphic design.

08:00 PM

Closing Panel: Studio Owners Interview Artists

8-9PM Stage A panel of Studio Owners interview artists for possible guest spots or residencies.

04:30 PM

Navigating Tax and Accounting for Tattoo Artists: Best Practices and Strategies

4:30-5:30 Stage Join Richard Young of Wiser Tax Solutions for an essential presentation on tax and accounting tailored specifically for tattoo artists. Learn how to manage your income, maximize deductions, and stay compliant with tax regulations while optimizing your financial practices. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, gain valuable insights to streamline your financial management and enhance your business success.

10:00 AM

Checkin

10-11AM Stage Check in at the Burbank Room

03:30 PM

Rendering Realism In Colored Pencil By Chris Lowe

3:30-5:30pm Thunderbolt $175 - Only in recent years has colored pencil come into its own as a bona fide medium.  Many people have looked at colored pencil as a type of glorified crayon. Chris strives to break those preconceived notions with his highly detailed Photo-realistic illustrations.  In this workshop you will learn how to exploit the phenomenal potential of the wedium in a step-by-step walk through.  With a focus on multiple aspects of realism such as light, reflections, shadows, the illusion of focus, refracted and reflected light and the techniques used to achieve these effects. Everyone will receive a set of prismacolors as well as sample sheets of the paper that Chris uses. Each attendee will also receive a copy of Chris' DVD "Rendering realism in colored pencil." Feel free to bring your portfolio both tattooing and other artwork for critique.

02:00 PM

Model Humans in Procreate

Stage Unlock Your Tattoo Design Potential with Russ Abbott and Tattoo Smart: A Comprehensive Procreate Workshop Bring your iPad and join us for an exclusive opportunity to work with Russ Abbott of Tattoo Smart, who will provide you with a FREE 3D Body Part model. This hands-on workshop is designed to revolutionize the way you plan and execute large-scale tattoo designs. What You’ll Learn: The Future of Tattoo Design: Discover why 3D Model Humans are the next best thing to an actual human canvas, offering unparalleled precision and flexibility in your designs. Master the Art of Skin Unwrapping: Learn the secret method to effectively unwrapping the skin, allowing you to visualize and map your designs seamlessly onto a 3D model. Russ' Comprehensive Sleeve Design Workflow: Gain insights into Russ Abbott's meticulous sleeve design process, from initial concept to final execution, and understand how to apply these techniques to your own work. Optimizing for Social Media and Client Sharing: Explore three powerful ways to export your designs, ensuring they look stunning on social media platforms and are easy to share with clients.

What happens at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering?

Inspiration 

At The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, we're all about creating events that inspire tattooers and artists of all mediums, both online and in real life. It's one of our most favorite things! We believe that when creatives come together, magic happens. That's why we've made it our mission to provide a platform for artists to connect, learn, and grow.

Our events are designed to be inclusive and welcoming to artists of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, and all cultures/sub-cultures.  We believe that everyone has something to teach and something to learn. That's why our artist list is always filled with inspirational talent from a variety of backgrounds and styles.

Education

At The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, we're all about helping tattooers, apprentices, and tattoo vets take their skills to the next level. That's why our events are designed to be immersive professional development experiences that include a wide range of activities.

From seminars and discussion panels to critiques and workshops, our events are tailored to meet the needs of tattooers at all levels. We believe that by bringing together talent from around the world, we can create a collaborative learning environment that is truly life-changing.

Our events have been described as transformative by many tattooers, who have come away from them feeling inspired, motivated, and empowered. We hope you'll join us for one of our upcoming events and experience the magic for yourself.

Networking

Let me tell you something about the power of networking. It can change lives. Bringing like-minded people together is a powerful force that can inspire, create working relationships, and forge lifelong friendships. For over a decade, the PTG event has been doing just that.

The PTG brings together diverse artists who share a common goal - to better themselves, to better the tattoo community, and to make a positive impact on the world. Tattooing is a form of art that has a significant impact on cultures, and it is our responsibility to become positive stewards of this art for the time we are here.

By working with like-minded individuals, we can create a culture of respect, inclusivity, and creativity. The PTG is a place where artists can meet, network, and collaborate to shape the future of the tattoo industry and its impact on society.

Artist & Studio Packages

By grabbing a condo for your studio and attending our events, you can help your whole team get motivated and inspired. And with special group rates and discounts available, you can save money while investing in your team's professional development.

So why not take advantage of this unique opportunity and help your studio grow and thrive? Register today to save with our group rates and dont forget the tax writeoffs!If you're thinking of coming to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering alone, we say go for it! It's an adventure, for sure, but it's a pilgrimage that's well worth it. Many of the artists who attended our first few Gatherings have gone on to have amazing careers and many of them have returned to lead workshops and share their knowledge with others.

If you're an apprentice just starting out, The Paradise Tattoo Gathering is the perfect place to get started on the right foot. And if you've been tattooing for years, we encourage you to join us and share your stories and experiences with others. 

Studio 5-Pack Payment Plan

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Rd Hancock, MA 01237

Hotel

Call (413) 738-5500 with room block "tattoo" to reserve a hotel room on site. Rooms are limited and the hotel nearly always sells out.

Condos

Condos are an amazing way to save some $ sharing space with your studios and/or friends. Kitchenettes, decks, each condo is unique! 

Travel

Fly into: ALB
Shuttle info TBA


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O: (413) 666-2035

2024 Venue

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
37 Corey Rd.
Hancock MA 01237
O: (413) 738-5500