Sleeves are big steps in any tattoo lover’s quest for full coverage, and full leg tattoos are just as important as those placed on the arms. Any number of concepts and designs can be utilized, and leg sleeve tattoo ideas are as varied and diverse as the people that wear them. Some people choose a hodgepodge approach where a series of smaller tattoos are...
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 beyond. Hardy ushered in a new era of tattoo art during the boom of the 1970s and 80s that resulted in a seismic cultural shift that meant more widespread acceptance from wider society. Hardy took the classical American flash tattoo of mentor Norman 'Sailor Jerry Collins'...
While it may seem obvious—single needle means one needle is used in creating a tattoo. Single needle tattoos are characterized by the high levels of detail that can be achieved in comparatively small designs. Most tattoo machines operate with a range of different needles, however in single needle technique the tattoo machine is loaded with a solo tattoo needle to...
The carnation is a beautiful bloom most often associated with positive feelings of love, affection, gratitude and admiration. The carnation flower differs from more traditional flower tattoo designs and comes in a range of colors to support strong feelings. Carnations go back to Diana in Greek Mythology and also play a part in early Christianity. It was said that when...
The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the most powerful relationships in the world. More people are choosing to commemorate this profound love with a matching tattoo or linked designs. Mother daughter tattoos can come in many forms, but the love remains the same. From a simple heart, to elaborate script work, the possibilities for matching mother daughter...
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 a bona fide legend in modern tattooing. He helped the tattoo world expand into a $5bn a year business catering to everyday folk along with celebrities, sailors, soldiers, and outsiders. "Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an...
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 number is treated as an antidote to conventional bad luck and identifier to other ink enthusiasts. The number 13 is associated with superstitious sailors, prison gangs and outlaws, and old school concepts of alienation and being an outsider. The following article delves further into the mystery, history and continuing popularity of number 13 tattoos. ...
Long before he gained television fame with the Spike TV series Ink Master, Oliver Peck was a legitimate master of tattooing. Peck is a renowned tattoo artist specializing in American Traditional tattoo work, travelling the US and around the world to perfect his craft before his transition to television personality. “His precise and traditional tattooing style making him one of the best and well-known ‘old school’ American style artists,” according...
American tattoo artist, former Miami Ink cast member, and current Ink Master judge Chris Nunez has had an storied tattoo art career. The Florida based artist and entrepreneur has built a near 30-year career off the back of hard work and talent. While enjoying the chance to tattoo any style, anywhere, Nuñez is best known for his Japanese style tattoos. Read on to...
He was once described as the ‘Dark Prince’ of ink. Paul Booth Tattoos are known for their black and gray color and have been defined as dark surrealism. Booth, his tattoo design, art, and insights into creative ideas have developed a huge following, not just in New York where he lives and works, but across the US and worldwide. View this post on Instagram A...
