Why Verification Matters

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Why Verification Matters

The tattoo industry has a catfish problem. Stolen portfolios, fake credentials, mystery locations. Good Artists shouldn't have to compete with imposters. Clients shouldn't have to play detective.

The reality: 13% of Clients have been targeted by tattoo scams. Only 22% feel confident booking a new Artist.

Verification solves both problems. Quality. Professional. Real.

November 4, 2025

What Actually Gets Verified?

Most platforms stop at email and payment info. CO:CREATE goes further because tattoo work requires more than knowing someone can receive money.

The difference matters. Anyone can verify an email. Not everyone can prove they're a real Artist working from a legitimate studio with quality work.

How Our Artists Get Verified

CO:CREATE isn't open to everyone. Artists join through referrals from other Artists on the platform or apply directly for Curator review. Then comes verification - three things catfish can't fake.

Quality - Industry Peer Review

Industry elite evaluate portfolios against specific standards:

Technical execution

• Technical execution (line quality, saturation, proper depth)

• Style competency (original work, consistent execution)

• Portfolio authenticity (healed photos, work matches across angles)

• Clean application without blowouts or scarring

Industry peers recognize real tattooing versus carefully curated theft. They know what healed work should look like. They can tell when something's off.

Professional - Studio & Safety Standards

Real studio address (no home setups, no mystery locations)
Current health department compliance where applicable
Bloodborne pathogen certification and infection control training
Commitment to proper sterilization and safe disposal practices

Real - Identity & Code of Conduct

Person-to-person walkthrough before going live
Verified credentials link to actual social media accounts
Agreement to updated standards for modern tattooing:
- Client treatment and communication expectations
- Hygiene protocols and safety commitments
- Professional practices and business standards

What This Means

For Artists: Professional credibility. Protection from impersonation. Association with other verified professionals who've proven their quality, professionalism and identity.

For Clients: Confidence that Artists are who they claim to be. When Clients see CO:CREATE in an Artist's bio, 74% immediately trust that the Artist is legit. Industry-validated quality from real people working from professional studios.

Why This Works

Verification creates transparency and trust. Quality work passes peer review. Professional studios clear safety standards.Clients can book with confidence. And that means everyone can focus on what matters—finding the right match and creating great work.

Everyone benefits when you know exactly who you're working with.

Get Verified Today

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