Adding Artists

By the end of this guide, your artists will be in the system with their styles set, and optionally invited to log in and manage their own clients.

Before You Start

• You need a TattooQueue account with a studio set up
• Know which styles each artist specializes in

Step 1: Open the Artists Page

From your admin dashboard, click Artists in the sidebar.

Step 2: Add an Artist

1. Click + Add Artist in the top-right corner.
2. Enter the artist's name.
3. Select their styles (e.g., Traditional, Japanese, Realism). You can select multiple.
4. Optionally set color specialties and "won't do" placements (areas the artist doesn't tattoo).
5. Add portfolio URLs if you have them (Instagram, website, etc.).
6. Upload a photo of the artist. This shows on the kiosk "Meet the Artists" carousel.
7. Click Save.

Repeat for each artist in your studio.

Step 3: Reorder Artists

Artists appear in the order shown on the Artists page. To change the order:

1. Grab the drag handle (the dots icon) on the left side of any artist card.
2. Drag them up or down to the position you want.
3. The new order saves automatically.

This order is used for the "Meet the Artists" carousel on your kiosk screen.

Step 4: Invite Artists to Log In

Artists can log in to claim walk-ins, manage their own queue, and handle bookings. There are two ways to invite them:

Option A: Studio Invite Link

1. On the Artists page, look for the Invite Link card at the top.
2. Click Generate New Link if you don't have one yet.
3. Copy the link and send it to your artist (text, email, etc.).
4. They'll create an account and be linked to your studio.

Option B: Per-Artist Claim Link

If you've already added the artist to the system (without a login):

1. Click the three dots menu on the artist's card.
2. Click Create Claim Link.
3. Copy the link and send it to the artist.
4. They'll create an account and claim the profile you already set up for them — keeping their styles, photo, and portfolio intact.

Step 5: Set Permissions (Optional)

If you want to give artists access to admin features (like viewing analytics or managing the store), use the Team page:

1. Go to Team in the sidebar.
2. Click + Add → Add Existing Artist.
3. Select the artist from the dropdown.
4. Check the permissions you want to grant (e.g., Manage Queue, View Bookings, Launch Kiosk).
5. Click Add to Team.

There are 13 permission types, from view-only access to full management rights. You can edit permissions anytime.

Troubleshooting

• Artist doesn't see walk-ins? Make sure their styles match the styles clients are requesting. Artists only see entries that match their specialties.
• Artist can't access the dashboard? They need to be added as a team member with the right permissions. Just being an artist gives them access to the queue page, not the admin dashboard.
• Want to remove an artist? Click the three dots menu → Remove. They'll move to the "Former Artists" section and can be restored later if needed.