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LUD BRADLEY

Drawing from a deep-rooted passion that saw him choosing coloring books over toys and a rich lineage of family artists, Bradley’s journey in tattooing isn’t just about ink—it’s a testament…
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Money Talks!

Art, with a Message Words by: Paul Gambino Photos by: Chad Daly The art coming out of Daly’s studio is a combination of ancient origami, currency engraving and modern, high…
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Royals With INK!

Princesses and Princes Who Rebelled With Tattoos! While tattoos are generally considered taboo amongst royal families, some Princesses and Princes break the rules. There are at least 5 known royals…
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Dance Tattoos

For many cultures around the world, dance can be serve as a language. It tells stories, enriches culture and can bring a community together through music. Capturing the movement, elegance,…
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Harley-Davidson Tattoos

Since being founded in Milwaukee back in 1903 the words Harley-Davidson have been synonymous with badass. Naturally, tattoos and Harley-Davidson go together beautifully as an ultimate symbol of rebellion. Everyone…
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Poppy Tattoos

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO FIND 15 TATTOOS OF POPPY FLOWERS, DON’T MISS #6, A TRULY INCREDIBLE RIB TATTOO! Poppy tattoos illustrate one of our favorite flowers, and remind us…
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Glyph Tattoos

Gallery Follows the Text Glyph tattoos are way cooler than one would think because let’s be honest—how many people are fluent in “glyph?” It’s hardly acceptable to say that there…
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Emoji Tattoos

As technology advances we tend to communicate in all new ways, the most prominent of these being emojis. With one silly little picture you can convey so much—you know exactly…
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Mandala Tattoos

For centuries the mandala has been a ritual symbol used to represent the universe used throughout hinduism and buddhism. Given the heavy meaning of the symbol it is not surprising…
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Kawaii Tattoos

Get ready for some extreme cuteness. In Japanese pop culture the term Kawaii is used to describe things that are cuddly, adorable and lovable—just like every tattoo in this gallery!…
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Ornamental Tattoos

You need to be careful not to overlook the artistry involved in making a fantastic ornamental tattoo. Sure, they don’t blow your mind immediately the way a hyper-realistic portrait might,…
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Buddha Tattoos

Tattoos have been worn as symbols of faith since their inception. One religion that has a long tradition involving tattooing is Buddhism. In Thailand followers have been getting tattoos of…
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Inked Logo

The Inked logo represents Inked magazine, website and other media properties. This is the official Inked logo, though there is a past Inked logo with a slimmer “d,” the current…
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Pixar Tattoos

The first moving pictures were animated, but it wasn’t until Walt Disney showed up that people started to take things seriously. After years of dominance from Disney the next step…
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Anime Tattoos

In the Western world, our cartoons range from childhood Disney classics to more mature contemporary favorites like Family Guy and Futurama. But in Japan, they approach animated entertainment in an…
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Ashes to Ink

Memorial tattoos are an incredible way to remember a loved one who has passed on. But sometimes, words aren’t enough and you’re looking for more than just a thousand words…
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Chakra Tattoos

In various Eastern religions, chakras represent the different centers of the body which each hold their own spiritual power. The sanskrit word chakra translates to wheel and the term is…
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Chandelier Tattoos

If a place has chandeliers you know that it’s classy, right? That’s the way we feel about chandelier tattoos—only the classiest people around get these inked. Now, don’t expect all…
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Hebrew Tattoos

Outwardly displaying your faith is often the driving factor for people getting a tattoo. There is something bold about making that statement via ink, and we see that sentiment in…
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Inside the Yakuza

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Photographer Anton Kusters was given an unprecedented level of access to one of Tokyo’s infamous Yakuza families and the results are incredible. While simply hearing…
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Cacti Tattoos

The perfect companion for people who have killed every plant they own, the cactus is a rare and adaptable breed of plant. The word ‘cactus’ dates all the way back…
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Peony Tattoos

A popular subject in Japanese Traditional tattoos, the peony is meant to symbolize nobility and wealth. Japanese tattoo artists often drew their inspiration from ukiyo-e style illustrator, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, whose…
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Hot Rod Cakes

A true motorhead isn’t going to settle for a boring old cake to celebrate their birthday, they need a dessert that really puts the pedal to the metal. Well, they’re…
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X-Rated Cakes

Gallery Follows the Text You could say the receiver’s of these cakes got the best of both worlds. Who doesn’t want sex and sweets on their birthday (cue Jeremih’s 2009…
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Pie Tattoos

There’s nothing like indulging in the sweeter things in life by digging into a juicy slice of pie. And for those looking to truly satisfy your sweet tooth, here are…
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Tattoo Designs

Recently we realized that considering all of the tattoos that we have on Inkedmag.com we have a shockingly small amount of flash posted to the site. Wait, what’s that? You…
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Cameo Tattoos

The cameo tradition began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century, and have since become a term used to describe a type of jewelry. In the past, cameo’s have had various…
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PURPLE TATTOOS

Cupcakes, roses and skulls oh my! Who knew so many different styles and tattoo subjects could look so pretty in purple? We can’t say we’re surprised. 15 stellar tattoos featuring…
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Pagan Tattoos

Ancient symbols are perfect for tattoos, by existing in culture for centuries they’ve already proven that they are timeless. That’s why so many people opt to have pagan symbols inked…
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Latin Tattoos

Despite being out of use as an everyday language for hundreds of years, the Latin language is still pretty relevant. Considering that many of our words come from the ancient…
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Miniature Art

Tatsuya Tanaka has really set a high standard for tiny art. The art director, designer, and photographer from Japan has been creating epic miniature scenes for his everyday calendar since…
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Tattoo Art

Long before tattooists posted all of their work on Instagram there was one way to judge their talent before the needle hit your skin—by checking out their flash. Artists would…
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Reverse Graffiti

Surfing through the inter webs always leads us to the most interesting and unusual findings. Today while we ventured through, we found an article about an eco-mural in Poland. According…
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Henna Heals

Gallery Follows the Text There is something very special about the henna crowns that you are going to see in the gallery below. No, it’s not the artistry involved in…
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Rat Tattoos

Some people love rats, some people hate rats and many people, myself included, are afraid of them. Even the haters can’t deny that they are fascinating creatures who are more…
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Golden Skulls

Billy Bogiatzoglou, more commonly known as Billelis, is an artist that you must know. We love skulls and he is catering to our whims with this amazing series entitled “Hope…
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Clever Tattoos

Gallery Follows the Text When the clock strikes five p.m. (or four p.m. at the Inked offices *claps for summer Fridays*) you’re finally free to kiss your work worries goodbye…
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Preserved Tattoos

Have you ever wondered if you could preserve your tattoos after you pass? Me neither… until now. Thanks to the wonderful people at London’s Wellcome Collection and London’s Science Museum,…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
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Bloody Maria

Unlike regular make-up artists, special effect make-up artists tend to terrify rather than beautify. Meet Maria, she spends her time making herself extra bloody for her followers. Check out her…
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InkedMag
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Henna Tattoos

Certainly you’ve come in contact with an individual decorated in elaborate henna designs over the years; maybe you’ve even stared, just as strangers to the tattoo community often stare at…
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InkedMag
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Wearing Watercolors

Gene Coffey is an incredibly talented tattoo artist and way out-of-the-box thinker. Based in Brooklyn, New York at Tattoo Culture, Coffey’s signature style is one of the most recognizable around.…
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InkedMag
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Buzz Buzz

Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…
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InkedMag
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Heavy Lies The Crown

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible chest piece by Hokowhitu Sciascia! Sciascia is based at Auckland, New Zealand’s esteemed tattoo studio, Ship Shape Tattoo and specializes in black and…
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Handful of Hearts

Some people choose to wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others choose to get them tattooed by Steve Soto. Steve Soto is a tattoo artist and owner of California’s Goodfellas Tattoo…
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Feeling Foxy

Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…
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In an Abstract Light

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Domantas Parvainis! Parvainis is an incredible surrealist tattoo artist based at Totemas Tattoo Studio in Lithuania. Though equally skilled in color…
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An Icon’s Ink

Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…
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Back to Black

Blackwork is becoming more and more popular nowadays and thanks to artists like Roxx and Chaim “DotsToLines” Machlev, the tattoo industry gets a chance to see some truly ground breaking…
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Tattooed Face Paint

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Oleg Shepelenko. Shepelenko is a Russian tattoo artist based in Rostov-on-Don and holds ten years of experience in the industry. Specializing…
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Deadly Veil

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Carlos Torres. Torres is a true master of black and grey and has created some of the most well-recognized large…
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Grey Matter

Today’s skull of the day is brought to you by Piotr Deadi Dedel. Dedel is a highly talented tattoo artist based at Kamil Tattoos in London. Originally from Poland, Dedel’s…
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Snake Bites

Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by the talented Zack Spurlock. Spurlock is best known for his solid color work in American traditional as well as traditional…
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Morbid Monarch

Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…
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Tattoos in Space!

Tattoos…. the final frontier. These are the voyages of the website Inkedmag.com. Woah. Sorry about that, got a little carried away. Now that you’ve read our poor Shatner impression let…
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Painted in Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this vibrant piece by Amanda Wachob. Wachob is a very diverse tattooist who works in everything from painterly realism to portraiture. What she is…
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Riveting Rib Ink

Blackwork tattoos are some of the coolest modern styles of tattooing that we have come across. Heavily influenced by sacred geometry and tribal aesthetics, blackwork tattoos bring to life beautiful…
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Monster Mash

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Carlox Angarita. Angarita is an amazing Colombia based artist known for his bold and bright work in color realism. Today’s…
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Watchful Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Cris Gherman. Gherman is best known for his ability to tattoo highly realistic eyeballs. As his talents have grown, his…
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Bite Me

Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…
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Kids Ink

One of our favorite contributing photographers Roberto Chamorro has some photogenic children. “When I’m bored I draw on my kids,” he says. They like having tats like daddy.” Following are a…
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Kids Ink

One of our favorite contributing photographers Roberto Chamorro has some photogenic children. “When I’m bored I draw on my kids,” he says. They like having tats like daddy.” Following are a…
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Kids Ink

One of our favorite contributing photographers Roberto Chamorro has some photogenic children. “When I’m bored I draw on my kids,” he says. They like having tats like daddy.” Following are…
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Dead Rising

Today’s skull of the day is this groovy piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his portraiture work, but his spin on horror realism is also pretty impressive.…
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Pretty in Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning piece by Teneile Napoli. This Australia based artist is best known for her black and grey realism, especially her signature spin on…
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Fatal by Nature

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…
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Tattoo the Force

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome Lego stormtrooper by Max Pniewski. Pniewski is best known for popularizing the tattoo style known as Legolism in which he recreates photorealistic…
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Tattooed Teddy

Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable piece by James Mullin. Mullin is best known for his New School spin on the American traditional style. Incorporating realistic shading and…
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Deadly Roses

Today’s skull of the day is this intricate piece by Ilona over at Slayer Tattoo in Poland. Here at INKED we love when different styles of tattooing are combined to…
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Hands On Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…
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Winging It

Wing tattoos are some of our favorite pieces, but typically you only see beautiful feathers lining a back and shoulder blades. Every so often, however, we stumble upon a new,…
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Pretty in Pink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this cool ornamental skull by James Kern. Kern is based out of Portland, Oregon, and best known for his colorful, out-of-the-box style combining elements…
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The Cat’s Meow

Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning hand piece by Victor Portugal. Portugal is a highly respected tattooist in the industry known for his heavily detailed, large-scale black and…
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NY Gov. Cuomo Outlaws Pet Tattoos

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law banning cosmetic tattoos and piercings on pets, calling it animal abuse. Inspired by a viral incident involving a tattooed dog, the law aims to end these cruel practices. Exceptions are made for identification and medical reasons.
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HotShots: Ian Maddox

My approach to photography is very spontaneous. I usually have a direction in mind, but a lot of my favorite shots are the result of the models and me just forgetting what the goal is and having a good time.
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The Art of Megan Lara

The amazingly talented artist Megan Lara sits down with Inkedmag.com to discuss her art, her love of pop culture and her tattoo work done by another creative mind, Jessie Hopeless of Exile Tattoo in Kansas City.
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Tattoonami

When it came time to design the tattoo that now covers his left arm Jason DeMarco, the vice president and creative director for Adult Swim, knew exactly what he wanted it to look like but he had no idea how to turn that into a reality.
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Save Your Own Skin

“We as tattoo artists, enthusiasts, and lovers all have our tattoos done with special meaning and purpose,” van der Helm said. “Not all of them might be good to use in our service and some of them you might definitely want to take to your grave but others can be an inspiration for people in the tattoo world and around you like friends and family who couldn’t understand the tattoos while you were around.”
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The Many Sides of the Swastika

A coalition of tattoo shops around the world offered free swastika tattoos on Wednesday in an effort to restore the original meaning of the symbol and take back the symbol from the negative connotations it earned by being adopted by the Nazis.
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The Fine Art of Nikko Hurtado

This show will feature several never-before-seen works by Hurtado, on October 26th from 8:00-11:30pm in Santa Monica’s Copro Gallery at 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA. Hurtado gives Inkedmag.com an exclusive peek at his artwork and a discussion about his creative process.
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RI’s Tattooed Librarians

Apparently libraries no longer consist of dusty old books and grey-haired librarians who look down their bifocals and shush anything that breathes. A whole new breed of librarians is taking over and they’re a bit flashier than the stereotypical ancient grannies.
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Comic Ink Show in Philly

We are calling all visionaries to sketch your finest, original designs incorporating pulp fiction. Jenai Chin and Tim Clark, gallery host and curators, are on the look out for tattoo influenced comics or comic inspired tattoos.
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LUD BRADLEY

Drawing from a deep-rooted passion that saw him choosing coloring books over toys and a rich lineage of family artists, Bradley’s journey in tattooing isn’t just about ink—it’s a testament…
Read Full Story
Read Full Story

Money Talks!

Art, with a Message Words by: Paul Gambino Photos by: Chad Daly The art coming out of Daly’s studio is a combination of ancient origami, currency engraving and modern, high…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
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Royals With INK!

Princesses and Princes Who Rebelled With Tattoos! While tattoos are generally considered taboo amongst royal families, some Princesses and Princes break the rules. There are at least 5 known royals…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Dance Tattoos

For many cultures around the world, dance can be serve as a language. It tells stories, enriches culture and can bring a community together through music. Capturing the movement, elegance,…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson Tattoos

Since being founded in Milwaukee back in 1903 the words Harley-Davidson have been synonymous with badass. Naturally, tattoos and Harley-Davidson go together beautifully as an ultimate symbol of rebellion. Everyone…
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InkedMag
Read Full Story

Poppy Tattoos

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO FIND 15 TATTOOS OF POPPY FLOWERS, DON’T MISS #6, A TRULY INCREDIBLE RIB TATTOO! Poppy tattoos illustrate one of our favorite flowers, and remind us…
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Glyph Tattoos

Gallery Follows the Text Glyph tattoos are way cooler than one would think because let’s be honest—how many people are fluent in “glyph?” It’s hardly acceptable to say that there…
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InkedMag
Read Full Story

Emoji Tattoos

As technology advances we tend to communicate in all new ways, the most prominent of these being emojis. With one silly little picture you can convey so much—you know exactly…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Mandala Tattoos

For centuries the mandala has been a ritual symbol used to represent the universe used throughout hinduism and buddhism. Given the heavy meaning of the symbol it is not surprising…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Kawaii Tattoos

Get ready for some extreme cuteness. In Japanese pop culture the term Kawaii is used to describe things that are cuddly, adorable and lovable—just like every tattoo in this gallery!…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Ornamental Tattoos

You need to be careful not to overlook the artistry involved in making a fantastic ornamental tattoo. Sure, they don’t blow your mind immediately the way a hyper-realistic portrait might,…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Buddha Tattoos

Tattoos have been worn as symbols of faith since their inception. One religion that has a long tradition involving tattooing is Buddhism. In Thailand followers have been getting tattoos of…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Inked Logo

The Inked logo represents Inked magazine, website and other media properties. This is the official Inked logo, though there is a past Inked logo with a slimmer “d,” the current…
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InkedMag
Read Full Story

Pixar Tattoos

The first moving pictures were animated, but it wasn’t until Walt Disney showed up that people started to take things seriously. After years of dominance from Disney the next step…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Anime Tattoos

In the Western world, our cartoons range from childhood Disney classics to more mature contemporary favorites like Family Guy and Futurama. But in Japan, they approach animated entertainment in an…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Ashes to Ink

Memorial tattoos are an incredible way to remember a loved one who has passed on. But sometimes, words aren’t enough and you’re looking for more than just a thousand words…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Chakra Tattoos

In various Eastern religions, chakras represent the different centers of the body which each hold their own spiritual power. The sanskrit word chakra translates to wheel and the term is…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Chandelier Tattoos

If a place has chandeliers you know that it’s classy, right? That’s the way we feel about chandelier tattoos—only the classiest people around get these inked. Now, don’t expect all…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
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Hebrew Tattoos

Outwardly displaying your faith is often the driving factor for people getting a tattoo. There is something bold about making that statement via ink, and we see that sentiment in…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Inside the Yakuza

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Photographer Anton Kusters was given an unprecedented level of access to one of Tokyo’s infamous Yakuza families and the results are incredible. While simply hearing…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Cacti Tattoos

The perfect companion for people who have killed every plant they own, the cactus is a rare and adaptable breed of plant. The word ‘cactus’ dates all the way back…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Peony Tattoos

A popular subject in Japanese Traditional tattoos, the peony is meant to symbolize nobility and wealth. Japanese tattoo artists often drew their inspiration from ukiyo-e style illustrator, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, whose…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Hot Rod Cakes

A true motorhead isn’t going to settle for a boring old cake to celebrate their birthday, they need a dessert that really puts the pedal to the metal. Well, they’re…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

X-Rated Cakes

Gallery Follows the Text You could say the receiver’s of these cakes got the best of both worlds. Who doesn’t want sex and sweets on their birthday (cue Jeremih’s 2009…
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Read Full Story

Pie Tattoos

There’s nothing like indulging in the sweeter things in life by digging into a juicy slice of pie. And for those looking to truly satisfy your sweet tooth, here are…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Tattoo Designs

Recently we realized that considering all of the tattoos that we have on Inkedmag.com we have a shockingly small amount of flash posted to the site. Wait, what’s that? You…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Cameo Tattoos

The cameo tradition began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century, and have since become a term used to describe a type of jewelry. In the past, cameo’s have had various…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

PURPLE TATTOOS

Cupcakes, roses and skulls oh my! Who knew so many different styles and tattoo subjects could look so pretty in purple? We can’t say we’re surprised. 15 stellar tattoos featuring…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Pagan Tattoos

Ancient symbols are perfect for tattoos, by existing in culture for centuries they’ve already proven that they are timeless. That’s why so many people opt to have pagan symbols inked…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Latin Tattoos

Despite being out of use as an everyday language for hundreds of years, the Latin language is still pretty relevant. Considering that many of our words come from the ancient…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Miniature Art

Tatsuya Tanaka has really set a high standard for tiny art. The art director, designer, and photographer from Japan has been creating epic miniature scenes for his everyday calendar since…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Tattoo Art

Long before tattooists posted all of their work on Instagram there was one way to judge their talent before the needle hit your skin—by checking out their flash. Artists would…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Reverse Graffiti

Surfing through the inter webs always leads us to the most interesting and unusual findings. Today while we ventured through, we found an article about an eco-mural in Poland. According…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Henna Heals

Gallery Follows the Text There is something very special about the henna crowns that you are going to see in the gallery below. No, it’s not the artistry involved in…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Rat Tattoos

Some people love rats, some people hate rats and many people, myself included, are afraid of them. Even the haters can’t deny that they are fascinating creatures who are more…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Golden Skulls

Billy Bogiatzoglou, more commonly known as Billelis, is an artist that you must know. We love skulls and he is catering to our whims with this amazing series entitled “Hope…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Clever Tattoos

Gallery Follows the Text When the clock strikes five p.m. (or four p.m. at the Inked offices *claps for summer Fridays*) you’re finally free to kiss your work worries goodbye…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Preserved Tattoos

Have you ever wondered if you could preserve your tattoos after you pass? Me neither… until now. Thanks to the wonderful people at London’s Wellcome Collection and London’s Science Museum,…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Bloody Maria

Unlike regular make-up artists, special effect make-up artists tend to terrify rather than beautify. Meet Maria, she spends her time making herself extra bloody for her followers. Check out her…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Henna Tattoos

Certainly you’ve come in contact with an individual decorated in elaborate henna designs over the years; maybe you’ve even stared, just as strangers to the tattoo community often stare at…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Wearing Watercolors

Gene Coffey is an incredibly talented tattoo artist and way out-of-the-box thinker. Based in Brooklyn, New York at Tattoo Culture, Coffey’s signature style is one of the most recognizable around.…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Buzz Buzz

Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…
Read Full Story
InkedMag
Read Full Story

Heavy Lies The Crown

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible chest piece by Hokowhitu Sciascia! Sciascia is based at Auckland, New Zealand’s esteemed tattoo studio, Ship Shape Tattoo and specializes in black and…
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Handful of Hearts

Some people choose to wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others choose to get them tattooed by Steve Soto. Steve Soto is a tattoo artist and owner of California’s Goodfellas Tattoo…
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Feeling Foxy

Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…
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In an Abstract Light

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Domantas Parvainis! Parvainis is an incredible surrealist tattoo artist based at Totemas Tattoo Studio in Lithuania. Though equally skilled in color…
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An Icon’s Ink

Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…
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Back to Black

Blackwork is becoming more and more popular nowadays and thanks to artists like Roxx and Chaim “DotsToLines” Machlev, the tattoo industry gets a chance to see some truly ground breaking…
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Tattooed Face Paint

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Oleg Shepelenko. Shepelenko is a Russian tattoo artist based in Rostov-on-Don and holds ten years of experience in the industry. Specializing…
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Deadly Veil

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Carlos Torres. Torres is a true master of black and grey and has created some of the most well-recognized large…
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Grey Matter

Today’s skull of the day is brought to you by Piotr Deadi Dedel. Dedel is a highly talented tattoo artist based at Kamil Tattoos in London. Originally from Poland, Dedel’s…
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Snake Bites

Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by the talented Zack Spurlock. Spurlock is best known for his solid color work in American traditional as well as traditional…
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Morbid Monarch

Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…
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Tattoos in Space!

Tattoos…. the final frontier. These are the voyages of the website Inkedmag.com. Woah. Sorry about that, got a little carried away. Now that you’ve read our poor Shatner impression let…
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Painted in Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this vibrant piece by Amanda Wachob. Wachob is a very diverse tattooist who works in everything from painterly realism to portraiture. What she is…
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Riveting Rib Ink

Blackwork tattoos are some of the coolest modern styles of tattooing that we have come across. Heavily influenced by sacred geometry and tribal aesthetics, blackwork tattoos bring to life beautiful…
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Monster Mash

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Carlox Angarita. Angarita is an amazing Colombia based artist known for his bold and bright work in color realism. Today’s…
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Watchful Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Cris Gherman. Gherman is best known for his ability to tattoo highly realistic eyeballs. As his talents have grown, his…
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Bite Me

Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…
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Kids Ink

One of our favorite contributing photographers Roberto Chamorro has some photogenic children. “When I’m bored I draw on my kids,” he says. They like having tats like daddy.” Following are a…
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Kids Ink

One of our favorite contributing photographers Roberto Chamorro has some photogenic children. “When I’m bored I draw on my kids,” he says. They like having tats like daddy.” Following are a…
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Kids Ink

One of our favorite contributing photographers Roberto Chamorro has some photogenic children. “When I’m bored I draw on my kids,” he says. They like having tats like daddy.” Following are…
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Dead Rising

Today’s skull of the day is this groovy piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his portraiture work, but his spin on horror realism is also pretty impressive.…
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Pretty in Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning piece by Teneile Napoli. This Australia based artist is best known for her black and grey realism, especially her signature spin on…
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Fatal by Nature

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…
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Tattoo the Force

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome Lego stormtrooper by Max Pniewski. Pniewski is best known for popularizing the tattoo style known as Legolism in which he recreates photorealistic…
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Tattooed Teddy

Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable piece by James Mullin. Mullin is best known for his New School spin on the American traditional style. Incorporating realistic shading and…
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Deadly Roses

Today’s skull of the day is this intricate piece by Ilona over at Slayer Tattoo in Poland. Here at INKED we love when different styles of tattooing are combined to…
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Hands On Ink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…
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Winging It

Wing tattoos are some of our favorite pieces, but typically you only see beautiful feathers lining a back and shoulder blades. Every so often, however, we stumble upon a new,…
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Pretty in Pink

Today’s tattoo of the day is this cool ornamental skull by James Kern. Kern is based out of Portland, Oregon, and best known for his colorful, out-of-the-box style combining elements…
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The Cat’s Meow

Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning hand piece by Victor Portugal. Portugal is a highly respected tattooist in the industry known for his heavily detailed, large-scale black and…
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NY Gov. Cuomo Outlaws Pet Tattoos

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law banning cosmetic tattoos and piercings on pets, calling it animal abuse. Inspired by a viral incident involving a tattooed dog, the law aims to end these cruel practices. Exceptions are made for identification and medical reasons.
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HotShots: Ian Maddox

My approach to photography is very spontaneous. I usually have a direction in mind, but a lot of my favorite shots are the result of the models and me just forgetting what the goal is and having a good time.
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The Art of Megan Lara

The amazingly talented artist Megan Lara sits down with Inkedmag.com to discuss her art, her love of pop culture and her tattoo work done by another creative mind, Jessie Hopeless of Exile Tattoo in Kansas City.
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Tattoonami

When it came time to design the tattoo that now covers his left arm Jason DeMarco, the vice president and creative director for Adult Swim, knew exactly what he wanted it to look like but he had no idea how to turn that into a reality.
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Save Your Own Skin

“We as tattoo artists, enthusiasts, and lovers all have our tattoos done with special meaning and purpose,” van der Helm said. “Not all of them might be good to use in our service and some of them you might definitely want to take to your grave but others can be an inspiration for people in the tattoo world and around you like friends and family who couldn’t understand the tattoos while you were around.”
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The Many Sides of the Swastika

A coalition of tattoo shops around the world offered free swastika tattoos on Wednesday in an effort to restore the original meaning of the symbol and take back the symbol from the negative connotations it earned by being adopted by the Nazis.
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The Fine Art of Nikko Hurtado

This show will feature several never-before-seen works by Hurtado, on October 26th from 8:00-11:30pm in Santa Monica’s Copro Gallery at 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA. Hurtado gives Inkedmag.com an exclusive peek at his artwork and a discussion about his creative process.
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RI’s Tattooed Librarians

Apparently libraries no longer consist of dusty old books and grey-haired librarians who look down their bifocals and shush anything that breathes. A whole new breed of librarians is taking over and they’re a bit flashier than the stereotypical ancient grannies.
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Comic Ink Show in Philly

We are calling all visionaries to sketch your finest, original designs incorporating pulp fiction. Jenai Chin and Tim Clark, gallery host and curators, are on the look out for tattoo influenced comics or comic inspired tattoos.
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