Dive into superstar Rihanna's tattoos by exploring some of her most iconic pieces of body art and her reasons for getting them inked. Trends come and go in the world of pop music, but sometimes there is a performer that comes along with the talent and bravado to make the world sit up and take notice. Rihanna is one of...
Who are the Yakuza? Take a glimpse of the Japanese mafia and learn about the tattoo culture of the criminal underclass. Explore the legendary Yakuza influence on the world of ink and society at large, and learn about irezumi, popular motifs, and different types of Japanese pieces. At this point, the Yakuza have become permanently incorporated into the cultural lexicon: Japan's...
The old school method of stick and poke tattoo application is making a comeback. Arm yourself with the information you need to make an informed decision whether the process is right for you. Much like the modern machines used for tattooing, the original method for applying ink to the body used some form of sharpened implement to repeatedly puncture the skin and insert ink...
What are semi-permanent tattoos? Gain insights into the different types of semi-permanent tattoos and explore reason for why they may be applied. Tattoos have seen an explosion in popularity in the last ten years, especially among young people. With the rise of hip hop starts like Post Malone, with his face tattoos and completely covered fingers and hands, many young people are throwing caution to...
Known as much for his tattoos as for his unique vocals and genre defying blend of hip hop, grunge and country music, producer singer, and rapper Post Malone has inspired a new generation to embrace bold, innovative ink and tattoo placement. Despite the growing acceptance of tattoos, ink on the face is still considered extreme, although even this is changing...
Halle Berry's single tattoo is an educational piece of body art. Read about her cover up ink, and use of semi permanent tattoos in researching film roles. Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has maintained grace and strength throughout a glittering career spanning three decades in Hollywood. It can be tough, especially for women in the fickle Hollywood film industry: once...
The issue of sin, the Bible’s religious and moral teachings, and their relationship to the art of tattooing is a fascinating modern topic for discourse. Many followers of Christ look to ink for strength, benediction, and as a reminder for leading a life of virtue under God’s direction. With the growing popularity of tattoos in the United States and beyond, many Christians are left wondering where the practice falls regarding religious dogma and official position from the churches of Christ. Many different people have voiced...
Tattoo artists can earn anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000+ per year, depending on talent, experience, and the willingness to work long hours. Other factors also come into play when weighing up the pros and cons of entering the growing tattoo industry... Getting paid for your art is difficult: notoriously difficult in fact. The concept of the “starving artist” plays a key role in cultural...
Long the focus of internet searches and interesting origin theories, what do teardrop tattoos really mean? Do people get teardrop tattoos in prison? Read on for more insight into one of tattoo culture’s most interesting phenomena. Thanks to television and movies, many people have become fascinated with prison culture and the different rituals and practices that take place behind bars....
Do existing tattoos disqualify you from military service? Can you get tattoos if you join the United States Army? Which tattoos are banned and which are acceptable? Since 2015, the United States Army has relaxed its policy regarding tattoos thanks to officials who felt the strict rules and regulations were costing them quality recruits. While the brave men and women who have enlisted are able to sport a variety of...
