Support your artists without managing them.
pencild helps studios coordinate schedules, communication, and professionalism without controlling independent artists.
14-day free trial. Add a card to extend to 30 days.
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Respect the relationship
Studios aren't employers, and that's okay
Tattoo studios work best when artists stay independent, boundaries are respected, and systems reduce friction. pencild is designed around that reality.
- Artists stay independent.
- They own their clients, payments, and data.
- Boundaries are respected.
- No software-enforced control or surveillance.
- Systems reduce friction.
- Coordination gets easier, not more complicated.
Studio tools
What studios get
pencild gives studios tools to support artists without owning their clients or payments.
- Shared calendar visibility (opt-in).
- See when artists are booked, with their permission.
- Studio inquiry and intake pages.
- Handle front-desk inquiries and route them to the right artist.
- Sponsored subscriptions and tools.
- Pay for artist tools as a studio benefit.
- Shared resources and templates.
- Provide consent forms, aftercare guides, and studio standards.
- Easier onboarding and exits.
- Artists join with their own accounts. When they leave, there's nothing to transfer.
- Studio branding options.
- Present a professional, cohesive studio experience to clients.
Clear boundaries
What studios don't do
pencild is not about control. Artists choose what they share.
- Studios do not own artist clients.
- Client relationships belong to the artist who built them.
- Studios do not access artist payments.
- Deposits and payments go directly to the artist.
- Studios do not enforce rules through software.
- pencild coordinates; it doesn't control.
- Studios do not create legal or tax risk.
- No payroll entanglement. Artists are self-employed.
Better for everyone
A more professional studio experience
Studios using pencild see real benefits across their operations.
- Fewer booking issues.
- When artists are organized, the studio runs smoother.
- Easier front-desk operations.
- Handle inquiries more easily with proper routing.
- Avoid disputes when artists leave.
- No data to transfer means no arguments about ownership.
- Attract artists who value professionalism.
- Professional tools attract professional artists.
If your studio values trust, clarity, and smoother operations, pencild fits.
Support your artists with professional tools. Let them keep ownership of their work.
14-day free trial. Add a card to extend to 30 days.