Traditionally, an angel symbolizes protection. An angel tattoo describes a guardian who is literally a messenger from God. An angel’s…

Sleeves are big steps in any tattoo lover’s quest for full coverage, and full leg tattoos are just as important…

World renowned tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy has long been retired, but his influence on the tattoo world remains burning brightly in the Bay Area and…

While it may seem obvious—single needle means one needle is used in creating a tattoo.   Single needle tattoos are characterized…

The carnation is a beautiful bloom most often associated with positive feelings of love, affection, gratitude and admiration. The carnation…

It seems like ages ago that “hipster” became a part of the fashion zeitgeist — after all, the original hipsters…

The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the most powerful relationships in the world. More people are…

Lyle Tuttle made tattoos cool when he inked legendary rocker Janis Joplin in 1970.   When he passed away last year at age 87, Tuttle was…

While the number 13 is associated with bad luck in Sailor Jerry’s world of “squares,” it is the opposite for tattoo lovers.  The unlucky…