Traditional Japanese Tattoos and What They Mean
Japanese and Asian tattoo art not only has beautiful symbolism but they are usually an illustration of some of the legends that permeate Japanese history. Just like with Aesop's fables, Japanese myths…
Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Wisconsin Convention (15th – 17th September)
With a variety of fine arts and tattoo artists in for the weekend you'll find a selection of mostly American artists. Hosted by the traveling company Villain Arts, they're known for tattoo conventions…
Australian Tattoo Expo Perth (15 – 17th September)
This international expo covers the whole culture surrounding body ink. From models, to aerobatics, to showcasing artists from all over the world. You'll find every genre and might be able to snag an a…
Why Some People Bring Friends to Get Tattooed
People who get tattooed fall into two categories – those who want to bring a friend and those who want to be on their own. There's lots of reasons why someone might want to bring a friend with them to…
Tattoos for Texas
With Hurricane Harvey finally passing over many people are trying to stay #TexasStrong and showing their devotion to the lonestar state with a tattoo. There are several ideas floating around and many …
What You Should Know Before Getting Palm Tattoos
If you've ever asked an artist for a hand tattoo there's a good chance they looked pretty skeptical, especially if you don't already have a lot of visible tattoo work. Hand tattoos are already a probl…
5 Reasons Why You Should Never Bring Your Kids to a Tattoo Shop
Every parent knows the struggle of finding a babysitter or having to bring your kids with you at the last minute. However, many tattoo shops don't allow anyone under the age of 18 inside. While it's e…
Artist Spotlight: Emily Rose Murray
Known for her stunning feminine women this Australian artist has mastered the juxtaposition of Art Nouveau and Neo Traditional Tattooing. Her art is strongly influenced by the post-impressionist movem…
All About Eyebrow Microblading
Getting your eyebrows tattooed is in fashion right now, but there's several different ways of getting it done. In fact, even if you've walked into a tattoo shop to get it done you might be disappointe…
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Piotr Dedl
Piotr Dedl is a Polish tattoo artist that's based in London. His work has been around for quite some time and he became well known thanks to his love of art and surrealistic work. He's been tattooing …