Artist Partnership Program
Artist Partnership Program
Built around the complete life of a tattoo.
Ancient Ink is a tattoo brand built on a simple idea: the care that goes into a tattoo shouldn't end when the client leaves the chair.
Our foundation is a vegetable charcoal-based tattoo ink, inspired by ancient tattoo traditions and formulated through the lens of modern science.
From there, we've built something bigger — tattoo-specific prep, recovery, and long-term care products, paired with a guided client experience that helps artists extend the care they already provide beyond the appointment.
We're looking for artist partners who want to build that experience with us.
More than products
We believe the ink, the artist, the client's skin, and what happens after the appointment are all part of the same journey.
Ancient Ink helps support that journey from preparation through healing and long-term tattoo care.
As an artist partner, you introduce your clients to Ancient Ink. We handle the ongoing education and follow-up, while reinforcing that your instructions as their artist always come first.
No inventory to carry. No pressure to sell products. And no purchase is required for your clients to participate.
What your clients receive
Practical guidance on preparing their skin and themselves for their appointment.
Timely education that helps them understand the different stages of recovery and care for their tattoo at home.
Ongoing education around tattoo and skin care designed to help clients care for the work they've invested in.
Ancient Ink products are available throughout the journey, with a standing discount for clients connected through their artist.
What you receive
The partnership is designed to complement the way you already work — not turn you into a salesperson.
Ancient Ink handles the client education and follow-up while you remain connected to the experience.
Artist partners can earn 30% commission on qualifying purchases made by their referred clients, including qualifying future purchases.
You'll also have access to your own client link, QR code, and dashboard, along with artist purchasing benefits and additional opportunities as the partnership grows.
One introduction can continue creating value for your client and your business long after the appointment.
See what your clients experience
We've created a tattoo preparation guide that gives clients practical information before their appointment while making one thing very clear:
Their artist's instructions always come first.
View the Tattoo Preparation Guide →
No registration or purchase is required to view it.
Who we work with
We're interested in working tattoo artists who care deeply about their craft and the experience they give their clients.
Shop or private studio. Any style. Any city.
Follower count isn't what determines whether someone is a good fit.
Whenever possible, we prefer to get to know potential artist partners one-on-one before either of us commits to anything.
Interested in becoming an Ancient Ink Artist Partner?
This page is a basic public overview of the Ancient Ink Artist Partnership.
If you're interested, you can apply directly below. We'll reach out personally to get to know you and your work, walk you through the complete program, and answer your questions before you get started.
Prefer to talk first? We'd be happy to do that too.
After we connect, we'll provide a more comprehensive partner overview covering the client experience, commission structure, artist benefits, and how everything works.
Questions: affiliate@ancientink.com
Ancient Ink is a brand of Ancientink LLC. Full program terms are provided before enrollment. Program details are subject to change.