
What Do Traditional Sailor Tattoos Mean?
Once upon a time tattoos were only for sailors, bikers, or hookers. Nowadays it seems like everyone has a tattoo but the old designs are still aesthetically popular. Traditional tattoos follow a very …

Is Tattooing Considered Fine Art?
It's no secret that tattooing is becoming more accepted, but while it's been a valid art form for thousands of years the legitimacy of it as “art” has often been laughed at. Tattooing has come a long …

Why Are Hand Tattoos So Popular?
There used to be a time when hand tattoos were taboo. If you weren't in the industry you did NOT get tattoos anywhere near your hands. A hand tattoo is often referred to as a “job stopper”. The reason…

Dog Memorial Tattoos
Pet's are family and being able to remember them in ink is no different than that cross you might get for Grandma when she passes. Memorial tattoos are very personal, and your pet is just as special. …

Best Couples Tattoos
“Is that a name? Wow, that's pretty permanent, guess you're stuck with each other.” Name tattoos are so passé. Once upon a time it was corny and cute to get your lover's name on you and that has le…

The Many Meanings of Rose Tattoos
Roses are one of the most common tattoo ideas, and while they might be considered cliché that hasn't stopped their popularity one bit. Roses often make us think of romance and relationships but there'…

Artist Spotlight: Vic Tamian
Vic Tamian has quickly become well-known throughout the New Jersey tristate area for the art of tattooing. Whether it be high-contrast black and grey, unbelievable cover-up work, or even other-worldly…