MusicBlack Moon Project
Black Moon Project: The Sound Behind the Work
Russell Cain explains the concept and creative process behind Black Moon Project — ambient songwriting and the work behind it.
2026-06-01Read
The Blog
Tattoo guides, style breakdowns, aftercare tips, and behind-the-scenes from Somerset, KY.
Tattoo BusinessRural
What It's Like to Run a Tattoo Studio in Rural Kentucky
The real picture of building a tattoo studio outside the city — who the clients are, what the challenges are, and why the tools that work in a city work just as well in Somerset.
2026-07-01Read
AI for Small BusinessTattoo Business
How AI Is Changing Small Business Operations
How tattoo artists, photographers, and small creative businesses can use AI for booking, content, accounting, and decision support.
2026-08-01Read
PhotographyProcess
Photography Process: From Brief to Final Product
What clients can expect when hiring Russell Cain for photography — from the initial brief through final delivery.
2026-09-01Read
Tattoo BusinessLVL2
Building Level 2: Why Tattoo Artists Need Better Booking Tools
Why tattoo artists need booking tools built specifically for multi-session custom work, not adapted from salon software.
2026-10-01Read
Tattoo Portfolio2025
A Year in the Chair: My Biggest Tattoo Projects of 2025
Russell Cain looks back at the tattoo projects that defined 2025 — a full sleeve, a memorial piece, a back piece, and the small work that keeps a portfolio interesting.
2026-11-01Read
AI for CreativesCreative Business
The Creative Operator's Guide to AI
How creative professionals can use AI as an amplifier without losing the taste and judgment that makes their work distinct.
2026-12-01Read