The face of InkPro. Earned, not bought.
Introduction
The Elite Artist Network
Vanguard is not a sponsorship programme. It is not a paid membership. It is the elite artist development and ambassador system at the heart of InkPro, made up of the artists who carry the brand forward through their work, their voice and their influence on the wider tattoo industry.
Vanguard artists are recognised. Vanguard artists are resourced. Vanguard artists are the standard.
Earned Status. Not a Paid Membership.
The Face of InkPro: Vanguard
Vanguard is InkPro's elite artist development and ambassador system. It represents the artists who carry the brand forward, on social media, at expos, through product collaborations and in tattoo culture itself.
Introduction
What Vanguard Unlocks
Product Benefits:
- 40% off all products
- Early access to new releases
- Exclusive product kits
Brand Benefits:
- Official brand promotion
- Instagram and TikTok exposure
- Website artist profiles
- Expo visibility
Business Opportunities:
- Referral commissions
- Signature collaborations
- Co-branded products
- Affiliate links
Selection Criteria
How Vanguard Artists Are Chosen
Vanguard is closed to applications. Artists are identified, observed and invited by InkPro based on the quality of their work, the consistency of their output, and the influence they hold within the wider tattoo community. Six core criteria guide every selection.
1. Consistent Content Creation
You show up, you post, you create. Vanguard recognises artists who treat their craft as a daily practice.
2. Product usage and authenticity
You use the tools you talk about. Vanguard is built on real artists working with real equipment.
3. Artistic quality and originality
Your work stands out. Technique, composition, finish, originality. The fundamentals matter.
4. Personal style and voice
You have a recognisable identity. Style is what turns an artist into a brand.
5. Growth potential
Where are you heading? Vanguard backs artists with a trajectory.
6. Community influence
You inspire other artists. Your name carries weight in the conversations that shape the industry.
Team Identity System
Part of the Team. Visible Everywhere.
Every Vanguard artist becomes part of the official InkPro team identity. Your face, your name and your work appear across the brand's physical and digital presence, building visibility that compounds over time.
Team Flags · Expo Displays · Official Posters · Team Apparel · Photo Walls
You are not just sponsored. You are represented.
Why Vanguard
More Than Sponsorship
Traditional sponsorship gives you free products and a tagged Instagram post. Vanguard gives you a long-term development partnership with the brand that wants to grow your career as much as you do.
Real income:
Referral commissions, affiliate links and co-branded product collaborations turn your influence into ongoing revenue.
Real exposure:
Featured profiles across InkPro's owned channels, expo team visibility and ongoing brand promotion.
Real product input:
Early access to releases and the opportunity to co-create signature products with the InkPro team.
Real identity:
Become part of the team that defines what InkPro means in the industry.
Vanguard Pro Team
Vanguard Community Members
Meet the artists carrying the brand forward.
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Hannah Nams
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The Connected Ecosystem
How It All Connects
Studio Partner is one of three connected programmes at the heart of the InkPro ecosystem. Your studio sits at the foundation, providing the artists, networks and reach that feed everything else. In return, the system feeds your studio with talent, visibility and growth.
Studio Partner Provides:
- Artists
- Local networks
- Community reach
Artist HUB Builds::
- Content
- Exposure
- Community engagement
Vanguard Creates:
- Influence
- Industry recognition
- Brand identity
The Result
A Connected Ecosystem That Drives
Vanguard artists are the visible face of this system. Your influence shapes the brand. The brand amplifies your career. The ecosystem grows together.
Product Sales
Studio Expansion
Brand Influence
Artist Growth
Community
InkPro Helps Artists Grow, Helps Studios Scale, and Helps Tattoo Culture Evolve.
Vanguard is earned, not bought. Start building your path by joining Artist HUB, sharing your work and proving your craft over time.