GO FROM A GREAT ARTIST TO A LEGEND.

We fill your calendar, make your content, and help you become known for your style—so you can focus solely on tattooing.

If you're ready to grow your career more—and faster than you ever thought possible—apply now.

Watch the video and read through the page to learn more about our Eden Residency.

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RESULTS FROM EDEN ARTISTS

    • Before Eden: worked in a street shop, taking whatever walked in the door, had done two (free) realism tattoos

    • In 4.5 years at Eden: booked out 8 months, charges $2,000/day, 6x’d her Instagram following, tattoos only her fusion realism style

    • Before Eden: was working in NYC, tattooing 1-2 times a week, charging hourly rates for whatever clients she could find

    • In 4 months at Eden: Specialized pop-surrealism style, booked out 5 months, raised her rate over $800/day, grown 15k+ Instagram followers

    • Before Eden: Just finished her apprenticeship, guest spotting at various shops in Atlanta, taking on mostly small projects, billing $150/hour

    • In 4.5 years at Eden: has taught seminars and Symposiums, specializes in unique styles, only takes full day projects, bills $2,200/day

    • "I’ve worked here at Eden since it’s opening in 2021 and all I can say it’s truly changed the way I look at the tattoo industry. From customer service to artistry, Eden consistently strives for excellence  and I can truly say I wouldn’t be where or who I am without this shop or group of people.”

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • Our expert in-house booking team handles every inquiry for you, and works personally and closely with you to book projects that align with your personal, artistic, and financial goals.

    Our inquiry funnel keeps our artists booked. Every inquiry is directed to the artist that's a perfect fit for the client's idea, style, budget, and availability.

    If you’re not fully booked in your first 90 days—we’ll cover the difference (up to $5,000). Full terms here.

  • Our team of full-time content creators take a perfect picture of every tattoo you do, as well as ideate, film, edit, and post short form and long form content featuring you.

    Your dedicated social media manager will post and respond to comments and DM’s for you.

  • Not only can you get tax free benefits on saving towards your retirement, but at Eden we also match 401(k) contributions up to 4% of your pay. We literally invest in your financial future.

    Our health insurance plan options allow you to worry less, at extremely low cost to you.

  • Learn from Deanna through Eden-only mentorship groups, portfolio reviews, seminars, and 1-on-1 guidance.

    We keep our studio full with elite resident and guest artists. Normally you have to travel to get access to the most innovative minds in tattooing. We bring them right here, to you.

  • Our reputation in Dallas and the tattoo industry as a whole--backed by thousands of satisfied clients and half a million social media followers--keeps you in demand and gives you a high level of trust with potential clients.

  • Travel, guest spot, and recharge any time without having to worry about the studio expecting you in the chair. Tattoo 4 days a week.

  • Charge what you're worth. Our minimum billing rates starts at $1,500/day, and go up to $5,000. Our artists stay fully booked.

  • Our Eden resident artists are not only world class—they’re passionate about helping each other grow.

    We regularly host art classes, creative sessions, and studio critiques.

    The value of having an environment of amazing artists to ask for advice, help, or insights any time you need it compounds every day.

IF YOU’RE AN ARTIST WHO…

  • Is wanting to evolve their artwork and become internationally known for a style

  • Wants to work ~4 days per week

  • Is comfortable charging premium rates

  • Wants someone else to handle content, pricing, and inquiries at the highest level so you can focus solely on your art

  • Can relocate for work in 2026

  • Is ready to level up your career faster and further than you ever thought possible…

This is for you.

NEXT STEPS

  1. Apply: Tell us about yourself.

  2. Chat: If we think you’re a fit, we’ll set up a call to dive deeper.

  3. Plan: If accepted, we'll work with the content and booking team so you arrive with a full slate of appointments in your style.

  4. Tattoo: Do what you love. We'll handle everything else.

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MORE EDEN SUCCESS STORIES

    • Before Eden: taking mostly 1-session projects, $2,500 day rate, 160,000 Instagram followers

    • Now: Booking one project a week, $4,000 day rate, 450,000 Instagram followers

    • Before Eden: tattooing a few times a week, getting bookings all on her own, taking on everything

    • In 8 months at Eden: booked out 3 months, has steady clientele, works in her preferred realism/illustrative style, charges a full day rate

    • Before Eden: hadn't started their apprenticeship yet

    • In 3 years at Eden: Books have been closed for months because of excessive demand, raised day rates to $2,200+, 30,000+ Instagram Followers

    • Before Eden: handling all content inquiries herself, had no clients in the US

    • In 2 months at Eden: booked solid in her specialty microrealism style for the rest of the year

    • Before Eden: worked in another Dallas studio, had only done a few realism projects

    • In 2 years at Eden: Sponsored by Mad Rabbit, earns more income than ever before, regularly works in his specialty style, books premade designs consistently

    • Before Eden: worked in a street shop with sporadic clientele, less than 5,000 Instagram followers

    • In 4.5 years at Eden: Books out consistently, built a portfolio of color realism, bills at $2,500/day

    • Before Eden: working in Rhode Island, constantly stressed about managing clients and inquiries

    • In 8 months at Eden: Booked out for months, only does full day sessions, charges $2,000/day

    • Before Eden: Worked at a street shop, took walk-ins sporadically, 3,000 Instagram followers

    • In 4.5 years at Eden: Books out consistently in her special Vintage style, bills $2,000/day, 21,000+ Instagram followers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • A: We’ll fill your calendar in the first 90 days.

  • A: Our expertly trained booking team manages inquiries and books appointments exactly how you like.

    We work directly with you to fill your calendar with only projects you love to tattoo, and nothing else. You’re in control over what kinds of projects you take on—we just book them for you.

  • We shoot, edit, and post high-quality reels, photos, and marketing content featuring you—you just sit for the camera.

  • A: Take breaks, travel, or guest spot as you see fit.

  • A: Absolutely. The true driver of an amazing clientele is your own personal brand. The Eden brand just enhances it.

  • A: No. Our unique model is only possible on commission.

    Unlike other studios, the majority of the studio commission is reinvested into resources that you would either have to take care of yourself, or spend the time to hire and pay assistants. Our expert team is here to help you focus on your artwork, and only that.

  • A: Our artists work on W2, saving you time and money on taxes, and making payment easy with weekly direct deposit. (W2 artists are still paid on commission).

  • A: Eden covers 75% of artist health insurance premiums. You can choose the plan that works best for you, or decline coverage, if you prefer.

  • A: We're guiding numerous artists through the visa process. We cover the cost up front and work with Tattoo Visa. They're experts at getting international artists their work-authorization, and the relationship we've build with them makes it easy. We'll help you through it.

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