Built for how tattoo studios actually work.

Independent artists. Shared spaces. Clear boundaries.

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The model

The core model

pencild is simple at its core.

1 Artists own their pencild account: Your account belongs to you. Your clients, projects, messages, and data are yours.
2 Studios connect as shared workspaces: Studios are places artists work, not entities that control artist data.
3 Artists choose what to share: Everything is opt-in. You decide what visibility studios have.
4 Studios can sponsor tools: Studios can pay for artist subscriptions as a benefit without taking ownership.
5 Everyone keeps their boundaries: Clear separation means fewer disputes, cleaner exits, and better relationships.

For artists

Artist ownership

Each artist owns their clients, projects, and messages. Controls booking and payments. Keeps their account forever. Even if they change studios.

Own your clients.: Client relationships are yours.
Own your projects.: Your designs, notes, and references.
Own your messages.: Conversations stay with you.
Control your booking.: You decide who gets on your calendar.
Control your payments.: Deposits go directly to you.
Keep your account.: Your account is portable across studios.

For studios

Studio connection

Studios connect to artists who opt in. See shared availability and booking status. Provide resources and sponsorships. Without taking ownership of data.

Opt-in connections.: Artists choose to connect to your studio.
Shared availability.: See when artists are booked (with permission).
Sponsorships.: Pay for artist tools as a studio benefit.
Shared resources.: Provide templates, consent forms, and standards.
Inquiry routing.: Handle studio-level inquiries and route to artists.
No data ownership.: Artist data stays with the artist.

For clients

Client experience

Clients book appointments, pay deposits, sign consent forms, and communicate professionally. Without confusion or missed messages.

Book appointments.: Submit booking requests directly to artists.
Pay deposits.: Secure deposits as part of the booking process.
Sign consent forms.: Digital waivers before the appointment.
Communicate clearly.: All messages in one place. Nothing gets lost.

pencild connects artists and studios without crossing lines.

Clear boundaries. Professional tools. Everyone keeps their independence.

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