Inked Tattoos Of the Week
March 9, 2026
Warning: this ink might have you booking your next appointment.
How This Artist Turns Skin into Ritual
February 24, 2026
A deep dive into tattoos that connect body, mind, and ancestry
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
January 19, 2026
From bold lines to vivid color, these tattoos demand a second look.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
January 12, 2026
Trends fade, tattoos don’t. These pieces knew the assignment.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
December 29, 2025
This week’s picks prove there’s always a new way to tell your story in ink.
The 12 Tattoos of Christmas
December 24, 2025
Get into the holiday spirit with our "12 Tattoos of Christmas," showcasing festive ink that'll sleigh your holiday inspiration!
Home Alone Christmas Ink: 10 Nostalgic Holiday Tattoos
December 9, 2025
Check out this Home Alone ink, ya filthy animal!
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
December 1, 2025
Take a look at this week’s fresh gallery of masterpieces.
Stranger Things Tattoos That Capture Nostalgia and the Supernatural
November 26, 2025
A look at the ink inspired by Hawkins, the Upside Down, and everything in between.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
November 24, 2025
This week’s showcase of standout tattoos show that these artists know exactly how to leave a lasting impression.
Wicked Tattoos That Celebrate Magic, Friendship, and Defiance
November 20, 2025
To celebrate Wicked’s return to theaters, we are showcasing tattoos inspired by its magic
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
November 17, 2025
Dive into this week’s lineup of jaw-dropping ink and artists who aren’t afraid to push the needle a little further.
Tattoo Artist Gives Pokémon a Traditional Japanese Makeover
November 6, 2025
Tattoo artist Felipe Kross transforms beloved Pokémon into bold, storytelling works of Japanese irezumi.
Donut Tattoos That Celebrate National Donut Day with Sweet Style
November 5, 2025
From frosted classics to wild creations, these tattoos take the cake—or the donut.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
November 3, 2025
This week’s roundup highlights a stunning collection of ink masterpieces.
From Ink to Intention: The Tattoo Artist Who Turned Witchcraft Into a Lifestyle Movement
October 31, 2025
From tattoo machines to moon rituals, Morgan’s story is about turning art, emotion, and imperfection into power.
10 “Twilight” Tattoos in Honor of the Iconic Saga
October 29, 2025
From Forks to forever, fans celebrate ‘Twilight’
Inked Tattoos Of the Week Halloween Edition
October 27, 2025
Trick or treat or tattoo? Check out this week’s roundup before you take the candy!
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
October 20, 2025
The air is getting colder… and the ink is getting bolder.
Courage in Ink: Breast Cancer Awareness Symbols
October 16, 2025
Celebrate strength and hope with powerful breast cancer awareness tattoos.
The Masterful Art of Mastectomy Ink
October 14, 2025
These mastectomy tattoos show that survival itself can be a masterpiece.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
October 13, 2025
This week’s Inked roundup proves once again that ink is limitless.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
October 6, 2025
Check out a special feature on Inked Miami, delivering a gallery of masterpieces this week.
10 Naruto Tattoos That Honor the Way of the Ninja
October 3, 2025
Action-packed, deeply emotional, and full of symbolism, Naruto tattoos pay tribute to one of anime’s most iconic journeys.
31 Days, 31 Tattoos: The Ultimate Countdown to Halloween Ink
October 1, 2025
This October, discover 31 spooky tattoos in 31 days of inked thrills.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
September 22, 2025
Warning: you’ll want your next tattoo after seeing this weekly roundup!
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
September 15, 2025
These seven tattoo artists step into the spotlight this week with pieces meant to impress.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
September 8, 2025
This week’s roundup celebrates seven tattoo artists who are shaking things up this week with bold designs, sharp detail, and styles that demand a double take.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
September 1, 2025
From striking compositions to imaginative designs, this week’s tattoo roundup highlights seven artists who are bringing fresh perspective and artistry to the craft.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
August 25, 2025
From stunning realism portraits to intricate fine lines, this week’s tattoo roundup features seven artists who are redefining body art with fresh, unique styles.
Top 10 South Park Tattoos That Push All the Right Buttons
August 20, 2025
South Park Tattoos That Capture the Show’s Bold Humor
Inked Tattoos of the Week
August 18, 2025
These jaw-dropping tattoos from Inked NYC continue to raise the bar, blending intricate precision, imagination, and talent into each tattoo.
Inked Tattoos of the Week
August 11, 2025
These hyperrealistic tattoos look like stickers, sculptures, or straight-up hallucinations.
On the Cutting Edge
August 11, 2025
Mr. Flower Fantastic invites the tattoo community inside his world.
Inked Tattoos Of the Week
August 4, 2025
From glitter to texture to jaw-dropping detail, this week’s picks are anything but expected. Looking for ink that stands out? Start here.
Top 10 Best Ozzy Osbourne Tattoos: A Tribute in Ink to the Prince of Darkness
July 31, 2025
From portraits to powerful symbols, these tattoos honor Ozzy’s legacy and the fans forever changed by his music.
Bridging Classical Art and Modern Tattooing
July 18, 2025
Esteban Rodriguez brings the discipline of classical fine art to the living canvas of skin, creating hyper-realistic tattoos that merge technical mastery with emotional depth.
The Ultimate Jurassic World Tattoo Roundup: Just in Time for the New Film
July 3, 2025
With our fan-familiar dinos back on the big screen, the excitement of the newly released Jurassic World: Rebirth has brought the prehistoric to the present, one tattoo at a time.
Inked & Adorable: Meet Hunter, the Artist Tattooing Labubus One Toy at a Time
July 2, 2025
What started as a fun surprise for his boyfriend has turned into one of the most unexpected and addictive trends in the tattoo world.
Top 10 Friday the 13th Tattoos That Celebrate Jason Voorhees’ Iconic Legacy
June 13, 2025
Slash into spooky season with these Friday the 13th tattoos honoring Jason Voorhees and the eerie legacy of Camp Crystal Lake. Ink with a killer vibe.
Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Release Inspires These Heartfelt ‘Ohana’ Tattoos
May 29, 2025
Celebrate the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie with tattoos that honor ‘ohana, nostalgia, and the beloved bond between family and mischief.
Musical Ephemera
April 30, 2025
Concert posters evolved from marketing tools to collectible art, preserving music history and inspiring a thriving creative collector scene.
New Color-Changing Tattoo Ink Lets Your Tattoo Show Your Mood!
April 1, 2025
This next-level tattoo ink changes color with your emotions, bringing a whole new meaning to wearing your heart on your sleeve.
Podcasting by Design
February 5, 2025
Explore the rise of tattoo podcasts, how they educate, connect, and impact the tattoo community, and why they’re reshaping industry conversations.
Jimmy Page: Reviving a Rockstar Masterpiece
January 15, 2025
Music icon Jimmy Page and legendary guitar brand Gibson team up.
Making Magic on the Metro
December 2, 2024
Devon Rodriguez reveals the brilliance of humanity through the power of a pencil.
Celebrating Life Through Ink: Santa Perpetua Art’s Unique Take on Tattooing
November 19, 2024
Santa Perpetua transforms tattooing into a soulful art, creating pieces that celebrate life and honor personal milestones, inviting deep self-reflection with each design.
15 Years in the Making: Chris Trovador’s Journey from Tattoo Artist to Comedy Show Creator
October 28, 2024
Ink Addicted, a one-of-a-kind comedy show, seamlessly blends a passion for tattooing, music, and comedy into a creative experience like no other.
The Evolution of the AI Revolution
October 14, 2024
Advanced tattoo design methods are difference-makers.
Respect the Past, Create the Future
October 14, 2024
The early days of tattooing exemplify Dr. Woo’s vision of tomorrow.
Crossing the Proverbial Line
July 29, 2024
Rodrigo Salcedo challenges the norms of what it means to be an artist
Yoshi Tattooer
May 29, 2024
Yoshi, a talented artist born in Japan and raised in Korea, embodies a rich blend of Korean and Japanese heritage.
A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation
May 24, 2024
Exploring Post-Neocubism Art with Miguel Angel Belinchón (Belin)
Chella Man Remakes Themselves in Daring ‘Autonomy’ Body Art Performance
May 22, 2024
A potent assertion of identity.
Tune in to Top Talent
May 22, 2024
A brilliant arrangement gives life to the ultimate recording sanctuary
Celebrating the Allure and Empowerment of Tattooed Females
April 30, 2024
Unveiling the Beauty and Strength of Inked Women
Storytelling Through Tattoos
April 17, 2024
Thousands Competed in the Competition. These are the Four Left Standing.
Art on the Go: The Best Tattoo Apps for Artists
April 1, 2024
These apps are tattoo artists' Swiss Army knife.
Breaking Barriers: The All-Woman Team Revolutionizing Immigration Law for Tattoo Artists
March 19, 2024
Tattoo Visa is shattering boundaries in both the tattoo and legal industries.
Personal Flight Revolution
March 14, 2024
Doroni Aerospace’s FAA Certified Flying Car Prepares for Liftoff
A Glimpse into the Future
March 6, 2024
Blackdot’s State-of-the-Art Tech Draws a Brave New World for Tattoo Culture.
Juan Salgado: A Legacy That Lasts
March 5, 2024
Juan Salgado is taking the Puerto Rican art scene by storm, bedecking local areas with his one-of-a-kind, divinely inspired murals.
Cincoro Tequila x Joshua Vides
March 4, 2024
The Añejo Artist: Mastering the creative process from street to spirit
Truly Painless Tattoos
February 21, 2024
Going Under Anesthesia to Get a Tattoo: A Controversial Trend
“ROAD HOUSE” CHARACTER POSTERS INCLUDE POST MALONE, JAKE GYLLENHAAL, CONOR MCGREGOR, AND MORE
February 15, 2024
Check out the inked character posters!
Dillon Forte: Searching for Order in a World of Chaos
February 9, 2024
Dillon Forte’s Vision is Rooted in Sacred Geometry
OGI TATTOO
February 7, 2024
Meet Ogi, a South Korean tattoo artist renowned for his fine lines and detailed black and grey work.
A New Era of Electric Innovation
February 6, 2024
High-powered, Hypercool Electric Cars of the Future are Starting to Hit the Road.
Ornamental Ink: Crafting Artistic Mastery in Las Vegas
February 3, 2024
ORNAMENTAL.INK stands apart by its commitment to originality. Every design is unique, custom-made, and inspired by the client's vision, ensuring that no two tattoos are alike.
Open and Connected
February 2, 2024
The Spiritual Journey of Medium and Social Media Queen Kelsi Davies
CHOU TATTOO
February 1, 2024
Introducing Chou, a distinguished tattoo artist at Chronicink in Canada, whose journey into the world of tattooing merges a lifelong passion for art with an innovative approach to ink.
New York, the Mother Wave, and a Hail Mary
January 31, 2024
Surfing Pro Balaram Stack’s Wild Ride to Success
Kalan.FrFr Talks Life, Music and Tattoos
January 30, 2024
Roc Nation rapper Kalan.FrFr is a walking work of art. His body is adorned with 25 tattoos that all have meaning, telling stories of his life growing up in South…
INKEEZE: Crafting a Legacy in the Tattoo World
January 30, 2024
INKEEZE has emerged not just as a brand but as a cornerstone in the tattoo industry, epitomizing a blend of authenticity, innovation, and a profound respect for the art of tattooing.
2024 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
January 24, 2024
Welcome to the ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, specially curated for those who live and breathe the inked lifestyle.
The Man Behind the Ink
January 19, 2024
The Incredible Journey of Trailblazing Entrepreneur Daymond John
Jelly Roll Urges Congress to Act on Fentanyl Legislation in Powerful Speech
January 12, 2024
The country music star addressed lawmakers during a hearing about the FEND Off Fentanyl Act on Thursday
Tommy’s Supplies: Innovating the Tattoo Industry for 20 Years
January 12, 2024
In the dynamic world of tattoo artistry, Tommy’s Supplies stands out as a beacon of innovation and quality.
TURKEY TATTOOS WORTHY OF A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON
December 22, 2023
TURKEY TATTOOS WORTHY OF A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON We can’t forget the centerpiece of the dinner table… Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Relatives travel from near and far…
MEET TIKTOK’S TATTOOED TROLL SLAYER
December 21, 2023
"Find something safe to play with, because it's not me."
BIG POPA ARTS
December 12, 2023
Meet Enrik Popaj, a dynamic force in the tattoo world, known for his exquisite black and grey designs.
The Intelligent Tattoos of Tomorrow
December 11, 2023
AI is changing the future of body art, and it’s more than just skin deep.
Artist Feature – Alex Grey
December 7, 2023
PSYCHEDELIC VISIONARY ART IN INK An interview with Alex Grey, the man behind the movement. By Anne-Marie Pritchett Alex Grey is renowned for his multi-dimensional depictions of the body, exploring…
Mind, Body, and Business
December 7, 2023
How Plunge cofounder Ryan Duey’s search for meaning helped build a booming wellness brand.
The Beauty of Boldness
November 27, 2023
THE BEAUTY OF BOLDNESS Meet the 2023 Inked Cover Girl Finalists Who Share a Passion for Body Art. Photographer: Christopher Kolk Location: Elysium Studios | Grand Junction, COPhotography + Lighting…
19 CELEBRITIES WITH FACE TATTOOS
November 27, 2023
19 CELEBRITIES WITH FACE TATTOOS Some of these may surprise you Face tattoos are becoming more and more popular among celebrities. Icons like Mike Tyson have long been known for…
DARING ‘HUNGER GAMES’ TATTOOS
November 16, 2023
DARING ‘HUNGER GAMES’ TATTOOS “Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor…” It is increasingly rare for a series of books to permeate the cultural stratosphere…
Headrush Tattoos Never Lets You Settle For Less
November 10, 2023
HEADRUSH TATTOOS NEVER LETS YOU SETTLE FOR LESS Clients can expect only the best art, care and atmosphere from Saskatoon’s finest Clients can expect only the best art, care and…
Introducing the 2023 Inked Cover Girl Charlie Raye
November 6, 2023
Give it up for Charlie Raye, the sultry and adventurous 2023 Inked Cover Girl.
Rare Tattoo Discovered on 1,300 year old body in Sudan
October 25, 2023
It’s been long known that people have been getting tattooed across different cultures and traditions since the beginning of time, but it’s not every day that we physically see a…
LUD BRADLEY
October 24, 2023
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…
MICHAL HANZLICEK
October 23, 2023
In the heart of Europe, where the east meets the west, the tattoo scene in Prague is rapidly gaining prominence.
39 Year Old Woman chronicles Motherhood Through Her Tattoos
October 6, 2023
Mom of four, Samm Davidson, never expected to discover the healing power of tattoos in her late 30’s. In an article for Scary Mommy, the writer chronicles her recent therapeutic…
HOW HORITIAN TATTOO TRANSFORMED HOUSTON’S TATTOO SCENE
September 25, 2023
Born from one man’s tireless dream, Horitian Tattoo guarantees the most exceptional Japanese-style tattoos around
THE LEGEND OF SKEL
September 15, 2023
By blurring the line between art and artist, Jason Skeldon is taking over the art world
Captivating Captain Marvel Tattoos
September 9, 2023
“Higher, further, faster, baby.” Iconic words, spoken by the hero that almost single-handedly beat Thanos in a fistfight. Carol Danvers, a.k.a. “Captain Marvel” is officially returning to the big screen…
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MIMISAMA
June 12, 2023
Inspired by Japanese culture and anime, MimiSama combines old school methods with modern technology in her unique style of tattooing
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: JARIS INK
May 10, 2023
The Lithuanian tattoo artist creates stunning black-and-grey micro realism
This Graffiti Artist’s Murals are Cartoonishly Cool
April 15, 2023
Take a look at the masterpiece murals of David Lozano
Sebastian
March 3, 2023
Raised on a steady diet of anime, Sebastian brings the vivid art to life in his tattoos
Tattoo Meanings
January 25, 2019
Have you ever wondered what the meaning is behind a person’s tattoo? Well, you’re in luck. Here is a handy guide to help you learn the traditional meaning, or meanings,…
Tattoos for Couples
January 15, 2019
One of the best bonding experience a couple can ever have is to get tattoos together, it’s even better if they get romantically-themed tattoos. Here is a gallery of some…
10 Most Painful Places to Get Tattooed
January 14, 2019
It’s a well known fact that getting a tattoo hurts. For the most part, all of these places listed below are extremely painful and you should definitely be aware of…
Meet the Artists of First Class Tattoo
December 26, 2018
Take a Look Inside One of NYC's Leading Shops
Exclusive Interview with Chris Showstoppr
December 23, 2018
Get to Know the Talented Tattooer From New Zealand
The Only Tattoo Artist in Scotland (in 1925)
December 21, 2018
Imagine what it would be like to be the one and only tattoo artist in your entire country. Pretty cool, right? Well, in 1925 Scottish tattoo artist Prince Vallar could…
8 Tattoo Hacks for Faster Healing!
December 21, 2018
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-Healed! Get tattooed at 10 different shops and you are bound to get at least five different sets of instructions on how to care for your new ink. And out…
10 Women Explain Why They Detest Mustache Tattoos
December 20, 2018
Would You Date a Man with a Mustache Tattoo?
Every Tattoo Artist Will Cringe When They See This Viral Video
December 20, 2018
Does Your Artist Love Green Soap?
This Angelina Jolie Tattoo Has Gone Viral For All the Wrong Reasons
December 20, 2018
This Tattoo Doesn't Do the Hollywood Sex Symbol Justice
Is This the Most Shocking Stencil Reveal on Instagram?
December 20, 2018
This Tattoo is Not What You Think
Hilarious Pranks That Only Happen in Tattoo Shops
December 20, 2018
It's All Fun and Games, Until Someone Gets Stencil Solution to the Face
How Many Sessions Does It Take To Remove A Tattoo
December 20, 2018
Want to Remove a Tattoo? Here's What You Need to Know
45 Naughty, Disgusting and Bad Job Stopper Tattoos that Went Viral in 2018
December 20, 2018
What Were These Tattoo Collectors Thinking?!
This Amputee Tattoo is Bold, Brilliant and Badass
December 19, 2018
Can You Believe This Stunning Tattoo?
Men are Lining Up to Make a Date With Her, But It’s Not What You Think
December 19, 2018
Have You Met Mara Inkperial?
12 Crazy Collectors Who Blacked Out Their Nipples
December 19, 2018
These Nipple Tattoos Look Crazy Painful
Tattoo Artists Recreate Our Cover Shoot With Ryan Ashley and Arlo DiCristina
December 19, 2018
Our Cover With Ryan Ashley and Arlo DiCristina Went Viral in the Tattoo World
Man Walks into a Tattoo Shop, Takes Off All His Clothes, And Then…This is the Craziest Client Story We’ve Ever Heard
December 18, 2018
This Tattoo Artist Shares Their Crazy and Unbelievable Client Story
The X-Rated Reason This Client Canceled Their Tattoo Appointment
December 18, 2018
Can You Imagine Being in This Tattoo Artist's Position?
Painter Kurtis Rykovich Brings New Life to Old Fairy Tales
December 18, 2018
Take a Look at How This Artist Reimagines Your Favorite Disney, Marvel and Tim Burton Characters
These Will Be the Top Tattoo Trends of 2019
December 17, 2018
You'll Be Seeing a Lot More of These Tattoo Trends in the Coming Year
11 Celebrities Who Died in 2018 Illustrated in Ink
December 14, 2018
Take a Look at Which Stars Passed Away in 2018
30+ Naughty, Disgusting and Bad Tattoos That Went Viral in 2018
December 14, 2018
These Tattoos Would Make a Nun Swear
16 Canceled Tattoo TV Shows You Should Binge Watch This Weekend
December 14, 2018
This Shows May Be Off the Air, But We Haven't Forgotten About Them
75+ Best Tattoos of 2018
December 14, 2018
These Tattoos Earned the Most Love on Our Instagram in 2018
Celebrity Tattoo Artist Dr. Woo Created a Clothing Line For Kids
December 13, 2018
Would You Dress Up Your Youngsters in Tattoo-Inspired Clothing?
3-Year-Old Scarred For Life by Henna Tattoo and 5 Things Dermatologists Wished Parents Knew About Them
December 11, 2018
Is There a Difference Between Brown and Black Henna?
Exclusive! Arlo DiCristina Told Us 10 Things About Himself
December 5, 2018
Learn More About the Inked Cover Star's Life!
Exclusive! Ryan Ashley Told Us 10 Things About Herself
December 5, 2018
The Two Time INKED Cover Girl Tells All
Meet Kat Von D’s Brand New Baby Boy
December 3, 2018
Take a Look at the Legacy of the Kat Von D Empire
75 Gorgeous Mixed Style Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
December 3, 2018
Bring On the Ink
Ryan Ashley and Arlo DiCristina Take INKED to the Next Level
November 29, 2018
Check Out a Sneak Peek of Their Sizzling Cover Shoot
Bloody Tampons, Fresh Feces and Grandma’s Boobs—25 Foul Tattoos
November 29, 2018
Check Out This Nasty Ink
Body Mod Removes Penis and Reveals Post-Op Photos
November 29, 2018
You Won't Believe His Shocking Transformation
Her Tattoos May Be Cute and Sweet, But This Artist is Anything But a Disney Princess
November 28, 2018
Check Out Her Gorgeous Tattoos!
15 Filthy Tattoos For Naughty Nerds
November 28, 2018
Pokemon, Star Wars and More of Your Favorite Pop Culture Phenomenons Have Been Given Dirty Makeovers.
75 Beautiful Lady Head Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
November 27, 2018
Bring on the Ink
This Makeup Artist Can Transform Into Any Tattoo
November 26, 2018
Take a Look at Her Tattoo-Inspired Makeup Looks!
50 Insane Skull Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Tattoo Artists
November 21, 2018
Want a Skull? Take a Peek at the Best of the Best
Only Tattooers Will Identify with These Dank Memes
November 21, 2018
If You're Not a Tattooer, You Won't Relate to These Fire Memes
8 Cosmetic Tattoo Procedures Every Woman Should Know About
November 19, 2018
Check Out 8 of the Most Common Cosmetic Tattoo Procedures
Black Ink Crew Star Says Female Tattooers Are Often Asked to “S*ck D*ck” If They Want to Learn
November 16, 2018
Here's the Reality of Being a Female Tattooer
How to Take Care of Your Tattoos During the Winter
November 14, 2018
Protect Your Ink During the Winter Months
Beautiful “Freaks!”—Meet the Tattooed Women of the Circus
November 13, 2018
Meet the 5 Most Famous Tattooed Women in the Freak Show Scene
Criminal Justice Reform or First Amendment Violation—LAPD Cracks Down on Officers with Racist Ink
November 12, 2018
Los Angeles is Coming Down on Racist Tattoos
According to Science These are the Reasons Why People Get Tattooed
November 9, 2018
These are the Physiological Reasons People Get Tattooed
These Tattoos Made Artists Very Uncomfortable
November 9, 2018
Do you have an uncomfortable tattoo story?
These Will Be the Top 10 Tattoo Trends of 2019
November 9, 2018
Can You Predict Next Year's Top Tattoo Trends?
Check Out 6ix9ine’s LATEST New Face Tattoo
November 9, 2018
Check Out the Controversial Rapper's Ink!
5 Tattoo Artists Who’ve Created Multi-Million Dollar Empires
November 8, 2018
These Tattooers Know How to Bring in the Benjamins
5 Tattoo Artists to Watch on YouTube
November 7, 2018
Meet Some of the Top Tattoo Artists on YouTube
9 Most Common Placements For a First Tattoo
November 5, 2018
A First Timer's Guide to Tattoo Placement
Tattoo Artist Inks Tourists With Offensive Tattoos
November 1, 2018
Can You Believe These Tourist Tattoos?
How to Tell a Good Tattoo Artist From a Bad Tattoo Artist
November 1, 2018
Can You Spot The Signs of a Good Tattooer?
Valentine’s Day Tattoo Ideas For Couples That Won’t Lead to Tattoo Regret
November 1, 2018
These Couples Tattoos are Totally Rad
10 Tattoos That Tattoo Artists May Refuse To Do
October 25, 2018
Find Out Why Your Ink Was Turned Down!
50 Breathtaking and Inspiring Mastectomy Tattoos for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 24, 2018
Beautiful Ink
Get Your Dream Halloween Tattoo by These Talented Twins!
October 19, 2018
Bring on the Halloween Ink!
Your Ultimate Guide For Removing a Tattoo
October 18, 2018
Want a Tattoo Removed? We've Got You Covered!
75 Killer New School Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 18, 2018
Bring on the Badass Ink
Meet the Tattooers of How Far is Tattoo Far
October 16, 2018
Take a Look at the Artists Behind Your New Tattoo Obsession
Meet the Models of INKEDGIRLS TV Ep 3
October 8, 2018
Bring on the Babes Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall of an INKED girls photoshoot? Well, now you can? During our most recent Los Angeles…
These Tattoos are Twice as Nice
October 8, 2018
Two Tattoos are Better Than One What’s better than one awesome tattoo? Two awesome tattoos of course! While all of these tattoos can stand on their own as amazing pieces,…
9 Chris Columbus Films Illustrated in Ink
October 8, 2018
Celebrate Columbus Day with Chris Columbus Films While the Italian explorer and colonist Christopher Columbus may be canceled because of the hideous violence he enacted on the native people of…
75 Epic Hand Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 8, 2018
These Tattoos are a Real Handful! We’ve got to hand it to these artists, they’re creating some seriously epic work. That’s right, today we present 75 of the best hand…
Money Talks!
October 8, 2018
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…
21 Sick Venom Tattoos
October 5, 2018
Are You Stoked For Venom? Today, one of the biggest superhero films of the year hits theaters. Based on the Marvel Comics character by the same name, Venom follows the…
75 Badass Back Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 4, 2018
Bring on the Back Tattoos While we love a good micro tattoo, sometimes bigger is better. And there’s no bigger tattoo than a back piece. Back pieces are a staple…
Why Over 100 People Got Arby’s Tattoos
October 3, 2018
Do You Stan Arby’s? Move over Dominos, step aside Chipotle—because it’s time for Arby’s to get their chance in the spotlight. While Arby’s has played second fiddle to Subway for…
Dave Navarro: Darkness to Dawn
October 3, 2018
Dave Navarro talks drug addiction, mental illness and Ink Master with Oliver Peck Photos by Brian Ziff In 1986, Dave Navarro joined the alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction, and the…
50 Exceptional Underboob Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 3, 2018
Bring On The Spectacular Sternums While all tattoos hurt, certain parts of the body are more painful than others. One of the most excruciating parts of the body happens to…
Tattoo Shops to Look Out For in Every State
September 28, 2018
Ink In Every State With the proliferation of tattoo shops in big cities throughout the United States, it is easy for some good shops to get lost amongst the crowd.…
Blast Off With These Galaxy Tattoos
September 26, 2018
To Infinity and Beyond! You don’t need to travel to a galaxy far far away to experience this incredible tattoos. These galaxy tattoos are truly out of this world and…
Sit Back and Relax to Tattooing Up Close
September 26, 2018
Are You Mesmerized by Tattooing? Looking for something to help you get through the mid-week blues? Well, do we have the video for you. This up close and personal view…
Suicide Squad Director Regrets This Character’s Controversial Ink
September 25, 2018
This Character’s Tattoo Rubbed Audiences The Wrong Way While it only earned 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, Suicide Squad still managed to crack the top 10 of the highest-grossing films of…
50 Creative Sleeves by Some of the Best Tattoo Artists
September 25, 2018
Are You Considering a Sleeve? While micro tattoos are great, sometimes bigger is better. A larger canvas allows the tattooer more artistic freedom and a sleeve is an excellent real…
75 Sensational Black-and-Grey Tattoos By Some of the Best Artists
September 21, 2018
Bring on the Black-and-Grey While color tattoos may be beautiful, some designs are better done in black-and-grey. Black-and-grey tattooing has been a prominent part of the industry for decades and…
9 Girlfriend Tattoos That Will Haunt Men For Decades
September 20, 2018
These Portraits are Terrifically Terrible While every tattoo artist has a unique set of strengths and weaknesses, portrait tattoos of non-celebrities are generally pretty difficult. Often times, you’re working with…
9 Clever Tattoos For People Embracing Hair Loss
September 20, 2018
Losing Your Hair? Get One of These Tattoos! While hair loss may be a sensitive issue for many men, these collectors approached the tricky topic with a keen sense of…
75 Stunning Flower Tattoos By Talented Artists
September 20, 2018
Check Out These Incredible Flower Designs When it comes to tattoo imagery, one of the most traditional subjects is flowers. From American traditional to Japanese, neo-traditional to new school, realism…
15 Magical Tattoos For the Modern Witch
September 19, 2018
Everyday is Halloween For These Spooky Collectors With Halloween right around the corner, we’re beginning to feel a chill in the air and our favorite department stores have already stocked…
6 Elbow and Knee Tattoos With Split Personalities
September 19, 2018
Would You Get One of These Tattoos? Tattoo artists work on understanding and perfecting the fundamental of placement for their entire careers. Placement is the concept of how a tattoo…
75 Incredible Micro Tattoos By World-Renowned Artists
September 19, 2018
Want a Tiny Tattoo? Over the past several years, celebrities have contributed to the boom of tattoo culture by investing in micro tattoos on their famous real estate (a.k.a. skin).…
75 Realistic Portrait Tattoos By 15 Of the Best Realism Tattoo Artists
September 18, 2018
Check Out These Artists If You Want a Realistic Portrait! Looking for a standout portrait tattoo artist? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered 15 of the best,…
6 People Who Earned 15 Minutes of Fame For Their Face Tattoos
September 17, 2018
Do You Remember This Viral Ink?! In the age of social media, it seems like people will do just about anything to obtain 15 minutes of fame. And for these…
Celebrate Michael Myers’ Return to the Big Screen With Terrifying Ink
September 17, 2018
Are You Ready For the Return of Halloween? While the Halloween season of 2017 was largely ruled by the film adaptation of Stephen King’s It, it is expected that the…
15 Adorable and Amazing Tattoos For Fall Fanatics
September 17, 2018
Are You Ready For Pumpkins, Changing Leaves and More Fall Favorites? While some of us are disappointed that summer has come to a close, others have spent months waiting patiently…
Would You Tattoo the Soles of Your Feet?
September 14, 2018
This Unusual Location is a Trending Topic Are you looking to tattoo a place that’s hidden yet unusual? Why not try the soles of the feet? Sole tattoos are becoming…
This Artist is Making Tribal Tattoos Cool Again
September 14, 2018
These Tribal Tattoos Are Anything But Traditional During the 1990s and early 2000s, 90s tribal tattoos were all the rage. I know, it’s hard to imagine these designs ever being…
Artists Reveal Their Most Uncomfortable Tattoo Situations!
September 13, 2018
These are cringe worthy! We would like to think that tattoo artists adore their profession and relish each tattoo they do as meaningful and piece of art. Unfortunately, the general…
These Paper Plane Tattoos Will Blow You Away
September 13, 2018
The Sky’s the Limit With These Tattoos Historians can trace back the invention of the paper plane to Ancient Japan, between the years 460-390 BCE during the height of paper…
These 9 Face Tattoos Will Take Your Breath Away
September 13, 2018
Would You Tattoo Your Mug? Over the past two years, face tattoos have become a mainstream fashion staple thanks to hip-hop newcomers such as Post Malone, 6ix9ine, Lil Xan and…
Trump Dump—18 Terrific and Terrible POTUS Tattoos
September 11, 2018
Check Out the POTUS in Ink! Whether you love him or hate him, our current President, Donald Trump, has an extremely distinctive look. His signature mug has inspired a number…
Tattoos are the New Black—12 Runway Models Covered in INK
September 11, 2018
Tattoos are on Trend at New York Fashion Week When it comes to New York Fashion Week, we expect many different styles, color palettes, and silhouettes to be on trend.…
This Artist Recreates Traditional Tattoos as Incredible 3D Illustrations
September 10, 2018
Meet the UK’s Billelis For decades, tattooers have found inspiration from the work of classic and contemporary artists that work in mainstream media such as painting, sketching, and graphic design.…
This Russian Tattooer is Both Beautiful and Badass
September 10, 2018
This Tattoo Artist is Equally Gorgeous and Gifted Over the last several decades, the tattoo industry has introduced a plethora of artists who are both exceptionally stunning and exceedingly talented.…
“This Is What Pregnancy Does to Your Stomach Tattoos”
September 7, 2018
Before, during and after the birth! We would like you to me a beautiful model we only know as @lady_tattoo_cat. She is a self-proclaimed ink model, stripper, mistress and mother…
Would You Tattoo Your Dark Circles?
September 6, 2018
Bye Bye Under Eyes! Cosmetic tattooing has come a long way over the past several decades and it’s plotting to put the beauty industry out of business. Okay, maybe that…
Heartwarming Pictures of Tattooed Parents
September 6, 2018
Ready to Say “Awww?” In 2018, there are thousands of tattooed moms and dads killing the parenting game. More children than ever will grow up with inked up parents and…
This Painter Transforms Classic Art Into Modern Tattoo Masterpieces
September 5, 2018
Check Out This Polish Painter in Action We know you’ve already heard the phrase, ‘life imitating art,’ but what about ‘art imitating art?’ For centuries, artists have pulled inspiration from…
Offset Got a HUGE Face Tattoo For His Newborn Daughter
September 5, 2018
We Can’t Believe This Ink! While we don’t condone celebrities getting tattoos for their boyfriends or girlfriends, we love when stars get inked in homage to their children. A family…
Face Tattoos With Post Malone, Tyla Yaweh and Jonboy— Behind-the-Scenes of Made in America
September 5, 2018
Check Out the Hottest Festival of the Summer Photos by Evan Kaucher For the 2018 Made in America, the Philadelphia music festival pulled out the big guns to ensure they’d…
The Difference Between Millennials and Gen Z Explained Through Ink
September 4, 2018
What’s the Real Difference Between Our Youngest Generations Believe it or not, but if you’re born after the year 1996, then you’re NOT a millennial. If you were born in…
Red Ink & Itchy Tattoos! How to Treat Without Damaging Your Ink.
August 31, 2018
Help is on the way! The second most common “complaint” after “It hurts!”, is “Damn. This is itchy!” Well, there are countless theories on why your tattoo itches, however there…
Find Out Who Went Home on Ink Master Season 11 Episode 1
August 29, 2018
The Grudge Match Has Begun After months of impatient waiting, season 11 of Ink Master is finally here. Last night, at 10/9c on Paramount Network, the first episode of the…
15 Prime Examples of Perfect Placement
August 29, 2018
These Tattoos are All About Location If we’ve learned anything from watching Ink Master, it is that placement matters. Placement can take a good tattoo to a great one, especially…
Torture Tats: These Collectors are Totally Insane!
August 29, 2018
Painful and Unusual Places to Get Tattooed On almost every other tattoo article you can find on the painful places to get inked, you’ll hear the same body parts repeatedly…
Dave Navarro Talks Openly About His Demons With Oliver Pec
August 28, 2018
Watch Our Talk With Dave Navarro and Oliver Peck In between takes on season 11, we had the chance to sit down with judges Dave Navarro and Oliver Peck to…
What a Tattoo Shop Looked Like 22 Years Ago According to Friends
August 28, 2018
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane Although heavily tattooed main characters are still an anomaly in Hollywood, scenes with tattoos and tattooing in them are extremely common. Many of our…
25+ Memes Every Tattoo Artists Can Relate To
August 28, 2018
These Memes are Straight Fire! While tattoo artists may have different styles, come from different cities and speak different tongues—most can relate to their basic experiences. And what better way…
15 Tattoo Collabs That Prove Two Artists Are Better Than One
August 27, 2018
Check Out These Incredible Tattoo Collabs Collaboration has become a huge trend in the tattoo world over the past few years and it has pushed the industry to new artistic…
This Screaming, Crying Client Could Make Any Artist Go Insane
August 27, 2018
The Tattoo Client From Hell It’s no secret that tattoos hurt, however, the pain is pretty bearable. Sure, it’s certainly an uncomfortable feeling but we don’t expect anyone to start…
25+ Memes That Every Tattooed Person Can Relate To
August 27, 2018
If You Have Ink, You’ll Love These Memes Do you experience things that are funny, frustrating or straight up odd as a tattooed person? Do you long for a way…
Meet the Tattoo Artists of Ink Master Season 11
August 27, 2018
One of These Artists Will Be the Next Ink Master Every season, Ink Master invites talented tattooers from around the country to compete for $100,000, a feature in INKED Magazine…
25 Artists Share Their WORST Tattoo
August 27, 2018
Even the World’s Top Tattooers Have TERRIBLE Ink While their portfolios may be impressive, many of the world’s top tattooers are sporting less than stellar ink. Sure, plenty of artists…
Bet You Won’t Click On This Video!
August 24, 2018
Hope That Your Girlfriend Doesn’t Catch You Watching This! GOTCHA!
20 Sobriety Tattoos! Inked Badges of Honor!
August 23, 2018
One Day at a Time. Beating an addiction is something to be proud of. Very proud of! A person fighting their way out of an addiction deserves the utmost respect…
12 Magical, Morbid and Merry Mickey Mouse Tattoos
August 23, 2018
This Isn’t Your Father’s Mickey Mouse! Mickey Mouse is without a doubt, the most iconic Disney character of all time. When he debuted on screen in 1928, he became an…
Introducing the Erotic Fantasies of Sad Amish
August 23, 2018
Too Naughty to Look Away! Sad Amish is a tattoo artist based in Bordeaux, France. They specialize in erotic and highly sexual ink. Their work has captured the attention of…
Rest in Peace to Isaiah “Boo Boo” Negrete
August 21, 2018
The Tattoo Industry Has Lost a Legend Last night, the tattoo industry lost a very important artist. The son and prodigy of legendary tattooer Freddy Negrete, Isaiah ‘Boo Boo’ passed…
Portfolio Peek with Freddy Negrete
August 21, 2018
Freddy Negrete is one of the pioneers of modern day tattooing. Working primarily in black and grey, Negrete helped develop and popularize the Chicano style that the industry now recognizes…
INKED Exclusive: Belly
August 20, 2018
Meet The Weeknd’s Right-Hand Man When you’re in the middle of an international tour and you have a few days in New York City where you just put out a…
Character, Not Characters
August 20, 2018
Classic Portrait Photographer, Cade Martin Points His Lens at Heavily Tattooed Collectors, and the Results are Amazing INKED: How did the Character, Not Characters project come to be? CADE MARTIN:…
Inked Exclusive: Corey Divine
August 20, 2018
The Star of Sacred Geometry Goes Public Amassing 258k followers on his Instagram page @coreydivine this LA based tattoo artist has gained traction for his intricate line and dot work.…
No Payne, No Gain
August 20, 2018
Catching Up With the Ink Master Winner Fresh off winning Season 10 of Ink Master alongside his coach DJ Tambe, Josh Payne is finally here to set the record straight.…
Inked Exclusive: Cristian Marin
August 20, 2018
Featured Artist: Lifestyle Issue 2018 Inked: What first got you into tattooing? Cristian: Since I was a kid, I’ve always been interested in art. At 17 I got my first…
Inked Exclusive: Alisha Gory
August 20, 2018
Check Out Her Epic Ink! Inked: Were you an artist before you became a tattooer? Alisha: I graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA…
Skulls, Brains and Fetal Rats—Paul Booth’s Top 5 Oddities
August 20, 2018
Are You Ready for Crazy Oddities?! Paul Booth is the master of macabre, both in his tattoos and his prized possessions. For many years, the legendary tattooer has collected oddities from…
Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and Travis Scott Show Off New Ink
August 20, 2018
Check Out the Celebrity Tattoos! While many of us hide out from the rain this weekend, our favorite celebrities were busy getting tattooed! That’s right, three of the music industries…
Want to Get an ASCII Tattoo? Damn Right You Do!
August 17, 2018
Welcome to the old school digital age! Meet Andres Vrontis, a tattoo artist that has made the difficult and painstaking task of tattooing even more intense. Vrontis has perfected the…
25 Tattoo Artists Give Advice to Tattoo Virgins (VIDEO)
August 17, 2018
Want Your First Tattoo? Learn From the Pros! Are you looking to get your first tattoo? What about your 20th tattoo? Well, anyone with or without ink can learn from…
Tattoos and Donating Blood—Here’s What You Need to Know
August 16, 2018
Can You Give Blood With Ink? When it comes to donating blood in the United States, there are plenty of rules and guidelines set in place to ensure that the…
New Study Shows That Tattoos Don’t Affect the Hiring Process
August 15, 2018
Have Ink? No Problem! To this day, tattooed people are asked the same, age-old question—how are you going to find a job with visible tattoos? However, while negative stereotypes about tattoos…
Lil Pump Tattoos Himself in Honor of XXXTentacion
August 15, 2018
Can You Believe This?! While celebrities may be role models to their fanbases in many ways, when it comes to tattoos, they often do the opposite of what a tattooer…
15 NSFW Hand Tattoos For Dirty Collectors
August 14, 2018
These Tattoos are Too Filthy For Words While hands are an extremely popular subject to tattoo, in most cases the designs are fairly traditional. For example, praying hands are a…
A Peek into Kat Von D’s Life!
August 13, 2018
You Can’t Hide on Social Media! It’s hard enough trying to have a personal life when you’re a celebrity. It’s even harder when you’re a “beautiful person” and social media…
Tattoo Revenge Show Comes to America with Snooki and Nico Tortorella
August 13, 2018
Will You Be Tuning In? While many shows about tattoos focus on nice and tasteful tattoos, this British reality show goes in the exact opposite direction. Just Tattoo of Us…
25 Tattoo Artists React to SoundCloud Rapper’s Tattoos
August 10, 2018
What Do YOU Think of Their Ink? We’ve seen plenty of people on social media reacting to the face tattoos of today’s hottest SoundCloud rappers, however, have you ever wondered…
Artist Creates a Live Rick and Morty Tattoo
August 9, 2018
The Green Screen Tattoo that’s Going Viral The adult animated television series Rick and Morty has gained large traction and a whopping fan base. One artist pushed his creative boundaires…
The Shreds Project
August 8, 2018
Shooting from the hip with a Detroit artist who turns illegal firearms into works of art. For the last couple of decades, that’s right decades, the city of Detroit, Michigan…
What if Harry Potter Characters Had Tattoos?
August 8, 2018
Check Out Our HP Tattoo Predictions Several months ago, we discussed the tattoo predictions for Disney princesses, and now it’s time for the characters of Harry Potter to have their…
The MEANEST Tattoo Reality Show on TV!
August 6, 2018
Man, that is a low blow brother! Just Tattoo of Us is an MTV British Entertainment reality tattoo program which follows couples, friends or family members as they go to…
Legendary Artist Teaches Post Malone How to Tattoo—VIDEO
August 6, 2018
Check Out the Video! At the close of our cover shoot and spread with Post Malone, the rapper decided that he wanted to try his hand at tattooing. Luckily, he…
25 Tattoo Artists Discuss the Taboos of Tattoo Copying
August 3, 2018
What Do Megan Massacre, Ryan Ashley Malarkey and Paul Booth Think of Tattoo Copying?! Once again, it’s time to discuss tattoo copying. Whether you’re a tattoo collector, an artist or…
Man With 90% of His Body Covered Regrets His Ink
August 3, 2018
Why He Wants to Remove His Tattoos Something that is seldom discussed within the tattoo industry, but should be brought into the open, is tattoo regret. Tattoo regret is something…
Tattooers of Reddit Share Trends They HATE
August 2, 2018
Do You Have a Regrettable Tattoo? While every tattoo artists tastes and styles are different, there are a few tattoo trends that piss off the industry as a whole. These…
30 Face Tattoos Ranked From Worst to Best
August 2, 2018
Did These Collectors Ruin Their Mugs? Ready to see some super cringe face tattoos? What about some seriously gorgeous face tattoos? Well, you’re in luck! Because today we’re going through…
Meet the Mastermind Behind Viceland’s Tattoo Age
July 31, 2018
Executive Producer Chris Grosso Shares Why He’s Interviewing Living Legends On July 11th, Viceland premiered the second season of Tattoo Age with Miami Ink’s Chris Garver. The show gives audiences…
40+ Fixed Tattoos of Reddit
July 31, 2018
Reddit Users Share Their Epic Cover Ups! Over the years, the potential for an incredible coverup has grown exponentially. Tattoo technicality and laser removal has allowed artists to give clients…
My Split Tongue Experience—VIDEO
July 30, 2018
Check Out the Before, DURING and After of a Tongue Split While almost everyone knows someone with a tongue piercing, it’s much less common to meet someone with a split…
Barfing to Boners—25 Top Tattoo Artists Share Their Craziest Client Stories
July 27, 2018
Find Out Paul Booth’s, Megan Massacre’s and Ryan Ashley’s WILDEST Stories It’s time for the second episode of our brand new INKED Talk series. Last week, 25 of the top…
Meet the Beyond Gender Body Mod Couple Taking on the World
July 26, 2018
From One Extreme To Another Veronica Carol Blades and Adam Curlykale are not your ordinary inked couple of friends, they are the exact opposite. Blades, also known as MissXRoniX, is…
YouTuber Has Subscribers Pick Her First Tattoo
July 26, 2018
Would You Let YouTube Pick Your Tattoos? Throw away everything you think about a “first tattoo.” First tattoos don’t need to mean anything, they don’t need to signify a huge…
YouTuber Reveals Her Lasered and Covered Nikko Hurtado Tattoo!
July 25, 2018
Check Out the Finished Product Ask anyone in the industry who paved the way for photorealism tattooing, and they’ll say Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado changed the tattoo game forever when he…
Tattoo Pain. Why Do Tattoos Hurt So Much? Science has the answer.
July 24, 2018
How much did that hurt? Did that hurt? Anyone who has tattoos has been posed this question countless times. And ninety-nine times out of a hundred if the person is…
25 Tattoo Artists Reveal Their Success Stories | INKED Talk
July 23, 2018
Ryan Ashley, Anthony Michaels, Paul Booth, Megan Massacre and More! If you were to be asked 15 to 20 years ago, ‘What a tattoo artists looks like?’, you would likely…
Vintage Wagner Tattoo Flash Discovered in Trunk! Paid $10 for Treasure!
July 20, 2018
They belonged to an Old Sailor! The six sheets were found in the bottom of a trunk in an attic owned by an 84-year old career Marine Corps man. The trunk…
Should You Get a Tattoo While Pregnant? Here’s the Facts!
July 19, 2018
Yes or No? When a woman is pregnant people automatically feel obliged to give advice. It’s just a natural inclination, especially from women who have already gone through the beauty…
Inked Exclusive: Nico Perez
July 18, 2018
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you get into tattooing? I was born in the country of Uruguay in South America. My parents immigrated to New Jersey in…
Inked Exclusive: London Reese
July 18, 2018
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you get into tattooing? I grew up skateboarding, listening to punk rock and metal—tattoos were everywhere. In junior high and high school,…
Inked Exclusive: Lazer Liz
July 18, 2018
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you first get into tattooing? It was a rather natural process for me. I was always artistic, and I went to art…
INKED People: Greg Yuna
July 18, 2018
Crown Jewels I was born and raised in Queens, New York, so naturally I grew up inspired by the streets, and the urban “scene” that came with being from NYC.…
Manifest Destiny with Julius Caesar
July 18, 2018
INKED talks to Julius Cvesar, a Barber to the Stars.
The Top Tattoo Artists At The 2018 NY Empire State Tattoo Expo
July 17, 2018
From All Around The World This past weekend, from Friday, July 13 – Sunday, July 15, the Big Apple hosted another tattoo convention that took place at the Hilton Hotel…
“Tattooer” VS “Tattoo Artist” with Megan Jean Morris and Sara Fabel
July 16, 2018
What’s the difference between these industry terms? You may know of Megan Jean Morris from her time on Ink Master and Sara Fabel as Finland’s famous model tattooer—but have you…
VIDEO! 3D Floors! You Can Put in Your Home! But Can You Handle It!
July 13, 2018
You Own Mystery Spot! These floors are a combination of people’s dreams and nightmares. A bathroom floor infested with sharks in shallow water. A bed precariously perched on the cliff…
VIDEO! 25 Shell Inspired Tattoos for the Summer!
July 12, 2018
The cutest of crustaceans! Ahhhh, summer is here, and the smell of the sea and sun block fill the air. Sights of waves crashing on the beach and girls in…
Chris Garver Talks Anthony Bourdain, Miami Ink and Viceland
July 11, 2018
Check Out Our Exclusive with the Tattoo Legend For this week’s episode of Tattoo Age by Viceland, they’ve brought in “The Master of All Tattoos,” also known as Chris Garver.…
Check Out the Tattooers Attending the 2018 New York Empire State Tattoo Expo
July 10, 2018
This is the Tattoo Event of the Season! Do you have plans this weekend? Now you do! It’s finally time for the 2018 New York Empire State Tattoo Convention. From…
The Evolution of the Sucky Panther
July 10, 2018
From Viral Meme to Tattoo Sensation At some point during the last several years, an image of a sucky panther tattoo exploded in the meme scene. With it’s wonky eyes,…
Chris Brown Buys a $350,000 Bullet Proof SUV and Then Gets Arrested!
July 6, 2018
The Bad Boy Keeps on Bangin! Trouble appears to be always following Chris Brown and that was never truer than on July 5th when Chris dropped $350,000 on a bullet…
The Zodiac Signs as Terrible Tattoos
July 5, 2018
Which Tattoo Would Your Sign Get? While we’ve given examples of badass tattoos that each member of the zodiac should get, we know that no sign is immune to getting…
Behind-The-Scenes of Post Malone’s INKED Cover
July 2, 2018
VIP Sneak Peek of the Shoot! The cat is officially out of the bag! After months of blood, sweat, and ink, we are proud to announce our collaboration with Post…
Check Out Halsey’s Impressive Ink
July 2, 2018
The Pop Songstress is Killing the Tattoo Game When it comes to tattooed musicians, it’s much easier to list of men that have large collections of ink. Across decades and…
Nicky Jam Cruises Into Our 2018 Moto Issue
June 29, 2018
Nicky Jam Makes His INKED Debut A second chance is not a luxury afforded to many. Therefore, if life presents you with an opportunity, and you find the necessary will…
Inked Exclusive: Mark Wosgereau
June 29, 2018
Denmark’s Finest Takes INKED Denmark is known for a handful of cultural exports—including vikings, the Nymphomaniac film series, Hans Christian Anderson, Carslberg beer, and Victoria’s Secret angel Josephine Skriver. However,…
Inked Exclusive: Glen Preece
June 29, 2018
A Master of Black-and-Grey “I’ve always loved art and never dreamed of making a career from it. It was around five or six years ago when I starting looking at…
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Got Matching Hand Tattoos
June 28, 2018
You Won’t Believe Their Matching Ink! There you have it. Not only are Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande engaged, but they now sport matching ink. While Davidson has already gone…
Healing Ink Visits Pulse Orlando Two Years Later
June 28, 2018
Ink For a Cause Hits Home For Pulse Survivors “A Peace Activist and Tattooed Woman bring two Chicano artists, a Brooklynite, Miley Cyrus’ Buddy, Hair Guy, Hippie Girl, Biker Boy…
Inked Exclusive: Matt Curzon
June 27, 2018
One of Australia’s Finest When it comes to neo-traditional tattooing, everything is bigger, brighter, and badder down under. And we caught up with a true industry icon, Australia’s own Matt…
Adorable 7-Year-Old Colors in Mom’s Tattoo
June 27, 2018
Parents With Ink are Human Coloring Books! When it comes to being a tattooed parent, particularly a heavily tattooed one, society typically has more negative things to say than positive.…
Royals With INK!
June 27, 2018
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…
Kinky Super Beauties! From Playboy to Hustler…and everything in between!
June 26, 2018
It’s time to turn up the heat…Holly Randall Style! Holly Randall was born in 1978 on September 5th, her parents’ first child. Though she grew up the daughter the famous…
This Man is Calling Out Sexual Predators in the Tattoo Industry
June 20, 2018
The Tattoo Industry Needs a #metoo Moment Alex Bage is a traditional tattoo artist at Fat Panda Tattoo in the United Kingdom. Aside from his career Bage is also a…
This Trans Tattooer is Turning the Tides in the Industry
June 19, 2018
Meet Brooklyn’s Mars Hobrecker In the tattoo industry, straight white cisgender men dominate in numbers. It has taken years for sexual, ethnic, and gender minorities to find their footing in…
Do These Naughty Animal Tattoos Make You Uncomfortable?
June 17, 2018
Check Out the Peculiar Designs of Kate Holt For centuries, art has been used as a vehicle to promote graphic and unsettling themes and ideas. Whether it be for a…
Bobby Cupparo Critiques Apprenticeship Tattoos
June 11, 2018
Check Out His Oldest Ink! Self-critique is an important part of the tattoo process, especially during the apprenticeship experience. Every artist on the planet started as a rookie and you…
Tattoo Artist’s Photos Used For Fake Ads on Facebook
June 8, 2018
She’s the victim of a cyber scam As if we weren’t already afraid of our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter photos ending up in the wrong hands already, check out what…
Check Out Pete Davidson’s Tattoo For Ariana Grande
June 4, 2018
Their Relationship is Moving Quickly! When it comes to the rich and famous, many of our favorite celebrities are guilty of breaking one of the biggest sins in tattoo—getting tattoos…
UFC Fighter Defends Husband’s Swastika Tattoo
June 4, 2018
What do you think about her response? When it comes to tattoos, by and large we accept ink of all kinds. However, when it comes to tattoos that support hate…
27 Seriously Insane Joker Tattoos
May 30, 2018
Ink Inspired By a DC Legend In 1940, The Joker was introduced to the world through the comic book Batman by DC Comics. The Joker was originally brought in to…
INKED Guide to Tattooing Over Stretch Marks
May 30, 2018
Everything you need to know about covering scars in ink If you’re not already familiar with the pesky skin stripes that plague an estimated 80% of women, stretch marks are…
Does This Influencer Have the Weirdest Ink of All Time?
May 29, 2018
Can Anyone Top His Insane Ink? Prior to the past ten years, it took a considerable amount of work to become an internet celebrity. However, given the rapid boom of…
18 “Psycho” Good Post Malone Tattoos
May 25, 2018
Check Out the POSTY Tattoos! On April 27th, 2018 Post Malone released his second album beerbongs & bentleys and broke The Beatles’ record for “the most simultaneous top 20 entries…
Celebrate Memorial Day With Patriotic Pin-Ups
May 25, 2018
Check out the red white and blue babes! With Memorial Day approaching, we wanted to do something extra special to honor all of the active service members who have passed…
25 Hilarious Meme Tattoos
May 24, 2018
Check Out the Viral Ink! When it comes to the history of social media, memes have played an integral role in shaping our current culture. They’re representative of the emotion…
25 Greatest Memes of All Time
May 22, 2018
We Found the Best of the Best When it comes to the history of social media, memes have played an integral role in shaping our current culture. They’re representative of…
Ink Master’s Katie McGowan Shares Her Incredible Weight Loss Story
May 22, 2018
Find Out Her Secret to Success In 2015, Ink Master season 6 introduced us to tattooer Katie McGowan. McGowan competed on the show with her mentor, Matt O’Baugh, finishing in…
25+ Gorgeous and Girly Harry Potter Tattoos
May 22, 2018
These Tattoos are Feminine and Fantastic Out of all of the fandoms out there, Harry Potter has some of the greatest tattoos of the bunch. From massive character portraits to…
Watch Post Malone Get His Face Tattooed In Real Time
May 21, 2018
Check Out BTS of His “Stay Away” Tattoo A few months ago, musician and cultural icon Post Malone got his face tattooed with INKED. We filmed the entire tattoo from…
Tattoo Dos and Don’ts with Bobby Cupparo
May 21, 2018
From Hygiene to Planning a Sleeve Ever wondered what your tattoo artist wished they could tell you?! Well it’s time you found out the truth from one of the industry’s…
38 Gorgeous Ear Tattoos
May 21, 2018
Helix Tattoos are Hot For Summer While we’re sure you’re all extremely familiar with tattoos that go behind the ear, we’ve recently seen something a little different sprouting throughout social…
How She Transformed a 1963 Trailer into a Tattoo Parlor
May 21, 2018
The First Mobile Tattoo Shop! “I think I’ve always loved tattoos,” Afzal shares in a recent interview with the Huffington Post. 26 year old Shanzey Afzal is making a name…
Watch This Model Tattoo Her Beautiful Face!
May 18, 2018
This Beauty Has BALLS In March of 2015, tattoo model Jessica Wilde appeared on the Pin-up issue of INKED Magazine. Considered to be her first big break in the modeling…
Cannabis, Cam Girls, and Tattoos—Everything You Need to Know About The Cons
May 18, 2018
Check Out the Hottest Event in Miami From May 29th through June 1st, three provocative industries will be hosting must-see conventions at the SLS South Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida.…
Nicky Jam Gets Two Fresh Tattoos
May 18, 2018
Check Out His New Ink! With over 150 award nominations, Nicky Jam is one of the hottest Latin artists of all time. Topping both the U.S. and international charts, this…
Woman Renames Child After Tattoo Typo
May 16, 2018
We can’t believe she changed her child’s name! Although the general rule of thumb is to only get name tattoos for blood relatives or the deceased, even that can end…
Meet the Man With 31 Marvel Tattoos
May 14, 2018
He’s a Guinness Record Holder! With Avengers: Infinity War heating up the box office, Marvel characters are the talk of the tattoo industry. Artists around the world are inking up…
Model Becky Holt Gives INKED a Tattoo Tour
May 14, 2018
Check Out Her Body of Work! While you may have already formed an unclockable mental picture of your favorite tattoo model based on dozens of selfies on social media, rarely…
The Original Avengers Got Matching Ink
May 14, 2018
Check Out the Heroic Tattoos It’s no secret that The Avengers are the hottest super hero team of the millennium, with the latest installment grossing over $1.88 billion world wide.…
Kat Von D is Expecting Her First Child
May 9, 2018
Congrats to the Happy Couple Just days after releasing her 10-Year Anniversary collection and muses video series—beauty mogul and tattoo legend Kat Von D released another HUGE announcement. And no,…
Did Lindsay Lohan Become a Tattoo Artist?
May 8, 2018
Would You Get INKED by the Hollywood Hottie? Over the years, many celebrities, from Miley Cyrus to Margot Robbie to Rihanna, have taken a stab at inking up their tattoo…
Meet the Best Star Wars Artist in the Galaxy
May 4, 2018
Saga Anderson’s Art is Out of This World! Meet Saga Anderson, an illustrative realism tattoo artist based in Calgary, Canada. He’s known for his bold color designs, which often feature…
Taco and Tequila Tattoos
May 3, 2018
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These Tattoos This Cinco de Mayo, why not celebrate with two of our favorite delicacies? There’s nothing better than a spicy taco with a shot…
10 Questions With Tattooed and Ripped Entrepreneur—Brian Mazza
April 26, 2018
Discover how this restauranteur maintains a 6-pack Almost 10 years ago, INKED featured Brian Mazza under a now retired column called “INKED People.” Today, he’s one of the top restauranteurs…
‘Tattoo Liner’ Remains Perfectly Intact After Car Wreck
April 26, 2018
We can’t believe the power of this makeup product When it comes to eyeliner, any woman will tell you that they want a product that will stay in tact through…
Autofellatio, Flexibility in Bed, Queefing, and Other Questions We Asked a Contortionist
April 25, 2018
Can You Believe This?! Have you ever met someone who can give themselves a blow job? Okay, neither have we, however contortionist Albert TJ Santiago comes close. We sat down…
Logo Tattoos—The Good, The Bad, and the Fugly
April 25, 2018
Are you this brand loyal? I’ll be the first one to tell you that I am 100% obsessed with Chipotle. I worked at Chipotle for over a year and a…
Kat Von D Pays Homages to Tank Girl
April 25, 2018
’90s Icon Gets Her Own Lipstick! It’s no secret that Kat Von D loves to collaborate and pay tribute to notorious rebels in history. In fact, her past two collections…
INKEDxPostMalone – VIDEO: Watch Him Get Tattooed
April 21, 2018
Stay Tuned For Our Collaboration With Post Malone Big things are happening here at INKED and one man is responsible for it—record-breaking artist Post Malone. That’s right, we’re pleased to…
Here’s the Truth About Getting Tattooed While You’re High
April 20, 2018
Circa Suicide shares her experience inking under the influence of cannabis While getting tattooed under the influence of alcohol is a huge no-no, many tattoo collectors enjoy getting high before…
Would You Get a Negative Space Tattoo?
April 18, 2018
Check Out the Epic Ink Want two tattoos in one? Then you should try out a negative space tattoos. Negative space tattoos let your blank skin tell a new story…
1 of These Artists Will Be the Next Ink Master
April 18, 2018
Who do you think will take the season 10 title? This season on Ink Master, 18 artists competed in head-to-head tattoo challenges and the judges have narrowed down the pack…
9 Tattoo Products Containing CBD
April 17, 2018
Nature’s Miracle Now Aids in Aftercare What’s better than a kickass aftercare product? An amazing aftercare product that reduces your pain with CBD. Dozens of aftercare companies have released their…
Inkfluencer: QCKND Shares Her Unconventional Rise to YouTube Success
April 16, 2018
The Creator of Tattoo Talk Tuesday Shares Her Social Media Success Story When it comes to YouTubers who have pushed the conversation about tattoo culture, no one has discussed more…
The Best and Worst 420 Tattoos
April 16, 2018
From Amazing Ink to Epic Fails! We’ve seen plenty of 420-inspired tattoos in our day and we’ve come to the conclusion that they’re either really awesome or completely terrible. Here’s…
INKED EXCLUSIVE: Bosch’s Titus Welliver Talks Tattoos
April 12, 2018
Check out why the TV detective lives an INKED lifestyle On April 13th, season four of Bosch airs exclusively on Amazon. We got a chance to catch up with the show’s…
Can You See Hailey Baldwin’s 19 Tattoos?
April 12, 2018
Check Out Her Teeny Tats! At first glance, it’s hard to believe that Hailey Baldwin has a handful of tattoos, much less 19. I myself have around 20 tattoos, which…
13 Unlucky Tattoo Ideas for Friday the 13th
April 11, 2018
These flash pieces show up every Friday the 13th Every year, sometimes several times a year, tattoo shops around the country host events for Friday the 13th. While the 13th…
Would You Get a Sentimental Sibling Tattoo?
April 10, 2018
This ink is sentimental for siblings Even though your brothers and sisters drive you crazy, your family is there for you through the ups and downs. Which is why sibling…
Jersey Shore Cast Shares Their Epic Ink
April 10, 2018
Check Out the Reality Stars’ Tattoos They’re back baby! The cast of Jersey Shore is back for a reunion season and they’re got plenty of new ink to show off…
Would You Get a ‘Sticker Tattoo?’
April 9, 2018
Check Out This Trending Tattoo Technique Even though we’re only four months into 2018, we already predict that this trend will dominate the tattoo world. Sticker tattoos is a new…
YouTuber Jenna Marbles Just Got the Cutest Tattoo!
April 9, 2018
Check Out Her New Ink! While you may already be aware of the YouTubers who frequently contribute tattoo-related content, there are plenty ‘mainstream’ vloggers who create an ink inspired video…
INKED Exclusive: Inal Bersekov
April 9, 2018
Get to Know Drake’s Tattoo Artist While you may not know his name, Inal Bersekov’s art has been put on a worldwide pedestal. It has been featured on The Tonight…
Justin Bieber’s Newest Selfie Reveals 100 Hours of Tattoo Work
April 5, 2018
Check Out His Growing Collection When it comes to tattooed celebrities in young Hollywood, one name automatically comes to everyone’s mind. We’re of course talking about Justin Bieber, who is…
Would You Tattoo Your Fingernails?
April 5, 2018
Is this the most ridiculous tattoo trend yet? Over the years, we’ve seen countless beauty and fashion trends inspired by tattoo culture and art. Remember when the Kardashian’s rocked hair…
The Top Tattoos of March 2018
March 29, 2018
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Ink of the Month It’s safe to say that there was some pretty epic ink created in the month of March. From neo-traditional beauties…
25+ Festive Easter Tattoos
March 29, 2018
Bunnies, Peeps, and Eggs—OH MY! While you may be hyped up for the candy, why not celebrate Easter by checking out some epic ink? Believe it or not, but Halloween…
Nico Tortorella Shares His Issue With Sex
March 26, 2018
Except it’s not an issue Words by Nico Tortorella As I imagine my next tattoo, prepare for my next mark, I take off all my clothes and stand in the…
Ty Dolla $ign Talks New Music, Face Tattoos, and Fifth Harmony with INKED (VIDEO)
March 23, 2018
Check Out Our Exclusive Interview With the Almighty Dolla When it comes to the rap game, L.A.’s Ty Dolla $ign is at the very top. From major collaborationswith Lil Wayne,…
This Tattoo Artist Will Make Your Disney Dreams Come True
March 23, 2018
Check Out These Insane Disney Portraits While we’ve seen hundreds of incredible Disney inspired tattoos from talented tattooers around the world—we’ve never seen an artistic approach quite like Owen Paulls’.…
Eat My Shorts—25 Incredible Bart Simpson Tattoos
March 23, 2018
Check Out the Simpsons’ Inspired Ink Since 1989, Bart Simpson has been Anerica’s favorite trouble making tween. His hijinks, pranks, and adventures have become a staple of modern popular culture—and…
25+ Tattoo Copycats EXPOSED
March 22, 2018
Check Out These Shocking Copycats One of the unfortunate side effects of the integration of social media into the tattoo industry is the rise of copycats. Before a tattooer’s portfolio…
Zayn Malik Debuts Two New Neck Tattoos
March 20, 2018
He Went on a Tattoo Spree After His Breakup It’s safe to say that boy band members certainly aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the bowl cuts and…
Jessica Jones Introduces Heavily Tattooed Cast Member
March 20, 2018
Meet the Inked Up Character Everyone is Talking About After an agonizing three year wait, Netflix FINALLY released season two of Jessica Jones. Based on the Marvel comic by the…
Comedian Warns Audience Not to Get Face Tattoos (VIDEO)
March 19, 2018
Check Out Why Shayne Smith Regrets His Visible Ink If we were to ask you to imagine a person with face and neck tattoos, what kind of images would come…
Conjoined Twins, Bearded Ladies and Deformed Performers—35+ Freaks From 20th Century Sideshows
March 19, 2018
Meet the Side Show Freaks Who Inspired American Horror Story Back in 2014, the American Horror Story franchise introduced their fourth season, which paid homage to the golden age of…
25+ Tattoos That Will Ruin Your Childhood
March 19, 2018
You’ll Never Look at Disney Movies the Same Way Again While we’re not sure what would convince someone to defile and ruin a wholesome cartoon, we’re certainly entertained a some…
Would You Get a ‘Mommy Makeover’ Tattoo?
March 16, 2018
This Artist Specializes in Making Moms Feel Sexy Again While pregnancy and childbirth are beautiful things, they also leave many women feeling unhappy with their post-baby body. Carrying and growing…
Millionaire Gianluca Vacchi Gets HUGE Self-Portrait Tattoo
March 15, 2018
Check Out His New Ink Millionaire Italian playboy is known for his lavish lifestyle, muscular physique, and massive collection of tattoos. And with 11.4 million followers and counting on Instagram,…
INKED Exclusive: 10 Questions with Blind Paralympian Tucker Dupree
March 13, 2018
Take a Look at the Life of a Blind Athlete If you’re not already aware, we are in the middle of the 2018 Winter Paralympic games in PyeongChang, South Korea.…
You Won’t Believe What a Healed Tongue Tattoo Looks Like!
March 13, 2018
Check Out the Before and After Reveal! We’ve seen plenty of crazy tattoos in the body modification scene, from eyelid ink to genital pieces. But we were honestly floored by…
Parkland Shooting Survivors Make a Permanent Mark
March 12, 2018
Check Out Their Inspiring NEW Ink Without a doubt, one of the biggest and most tragic events of 2018 so far has been the Parkland shooting. On February 14th, a…
YFN Lucci: It’s a Beautiful Life
March 9, 2018
INKED Exclusive Interview With YFN Lucci Interview by Dove Clark Photography by Peter Roesssler @shootmepeter In a time when many people feel that music is overwrought with “mumble rappers” or…
Meet Erica Fett, the Tattooed Cosplayer with 1.8 Million Followers
March 9, 2018
She’s Nerdy, Dirty, Inked, and Curvy! Cosplay is one of the fastest growing industries today, with more and more people from all walks of life dressing to the nines as…
6 Tips For Women Getting Tattooed
March 8, 2018
Here are our tips and tricks for girls getting inked Although by and large tattooing is identical for both genders, there are a few things that women need to look…
18 Badass Female Tattooers | International Women’s Day
March 8, 2018
The Best is the Business It’s no secret that tattooing has been a male dominated industry for centuries. However, over the last decade, most female artists than ever are breaking…
The Ink Master Angels are Back Baby!
March 8, 2018
Hold Tight For More Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Kelly Doty, and Nikki Simpson! In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate some epic female tattooers. And when it comes to incredible…
Dating App Bumble Bans Guns From Profile Pictures
March 6, 2018
The Site is Taking a Stand After Parkland Shooting As citizens of a global social media community, we’ve all become accustomed to seeing online censorships across the major platforms. For…
Everyone is Talking About Fitness Goddess Massy Arias
March 6, 2018
Personal Trainer, INKED Model, and Mama Massy Aria is Taking Over the World Way back in August of 2013, personal trainer Massy Arias graced the pages of INKED in sexy…
Usher Teases Fans With Ink Under the Chin
March 5, 2018
Check Out His Shocking New Ink It’s official, yet another celebrity has dared to earn another shocking neck tattoo. Several years ago, Hollywood went wild when Rihanna tattooed the side…
15+ Badass and Bold Black Panther Tattoos
March 5, 2018
Fans are Sharing Their Love for the 2018 Film with Ink Without a doubt, the biggest movie release of 2018 so far has been Black Panther. Inspired and based off…
6 Steps to Tattooing Your Hand
March 5, 2018
What You Need to Know Before Tattooing Your Hands It’s time to talk tattoos and get down to the nitty gritty of one of the most popular locations to gain…
9 Steps to Covering a Tattoo
March 1, 2018
Our Tips and Tricks to Re-Doing Your Ink While you may have already taken a peek at our step by step guides to gaining new tattoos, you’re probably curious to…
7 Steps to Planning a Back Piece
February 26, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Preparing For a Back Tattoo The back is one of the biggest and baddest places to get a tattoo—making a mark in a variety…
Would You Get a Tattoo of Your Own Face?
February 23, 2018
We Can’t Believe This is Trending It’s no secret that the younger generations are totally obsessed with selfies. From perfecting their photoshop skills on a plethora of editing apps to…
Epic Ink of Badass Women
February 23, 2018
These Pop Culture Heroines are Iconic Love badass women from television, film, and anime? Well, you’re in luck! It’s time to celebrate the kickass super heros and epic heroines from…
20 Badass Tattoos For Toes (Video)
February 22, 2018
Your Tootsies Look Better With Ink We know that you’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of tattoos for your finger—but what about toes? Your tootsies deserve some attention with ink and…
Girl Gets Tattoo for Chipotle Mexican Grill (Video)
February 20, 2018
Do you love Chipotle as much as this girl? I have a confession to make. I, Devon Preston, am a Chipotle-holic. It’s true, I can’t go without the cult Tex-Mex…
28 Dead-On-Great Skull Tattoos!
February 20, 2018
These tats are scary good! Walk into any tattoo shop in almost any city and between the flash on the wall — well, that would be if you walked into…
Can You Spot the Hidden Skulls in These Tattoos?
February 20, 2018
Take a Look at This Mind Melting Ink For centuries, tattoo artists and collectors alike have gravitated toward skulls. Skulls have been interpreted into unique or traditional pieces on skin…
Tattooers to Get Inked by in Your State
February 19, 2018
Some of Our Favorite Artists in Each of the Fifty States Around the country, one of the biggest questions being asked is where to get inked in your area. Instagram…
15 Tattoos with Incredibly Powerful Meanings
February 16, 2018
Get Ready to Be Inspired by Ink It’s no secret that many people have personal meanings behind their ink. Tattoos have long been associated with spiritual significance and cultural ritual—with…
Why Mothers of Kids with Down Syndrome are Getting This Tattoo
February 16, 2018
The Meaning Behind Their Matching Tattoos is Incredible Do you have a box of tissues on hand, because you’re definitely going to tear up after reading this inspiring story. Back…
6 Steps to Getting a Micro Tattoo
February 16, 2018
What You Need to Know Before Getting a Tiny Tat Yesterday, I did something that I never thought I would do. I got a micro tattoo! I’ve known about micro…
John Waters’ Fans Will Be Obsessed With Kat Von D’s New Collection
February 15, 2018
We’re Living For This Epic Homage to Drag Culture The Queen of Tattooing, Kat Von D of course, continues to shock and amaze her fans with exciting beauty releases. In…
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, IT’S A TATTOO!
February 15, 2018
Amazing Tattoos For Travel Enthusiasts Have you been craving a trip around the world? Feed your hunger for an exotic paradise with a tattoo that symbolizes your love with the…
Do You Know the History of ‘Mom’ Tattoos?
February 14, 2018
Learn the History of This Classic Tattoo Listen up, because class is in session. It’s about time that the INKED audience learned a thing or two about the history of…
25+ Tattoos for Self-Love
February 14, 2018
‘If You Can’t Love Yourself, How the Hell are You Going to Love Somebody Else?’ While all of the focus during the season of love may be centered on couples…
Why I Won’t Cover the Tattoo For My Ex
February 13, 2018
It’s a part of my history and now my body By Anonymous Although we share plenty of articles that talk about getting intimate in terms of sex and skin—it’s not…
9 Steps For Planning a Tattoo Sleeve
February 13, 2018
An INKED Guide to Inking Up in Style Here at INKED, we like to be a resource for experienced and rookie tattoo collectors. And while we’ve discussed the steps to…
Heavily Tattooed Model Uses Platform For Activism
February 13, 2018
Yves Mathieu is Shaking Up Society Through Social Justice In October of 2017, INKED Magazine released the first ‘Inked For a Cause’ issue—which highlighted the beauty and strength of breast…
Celebs Before and After Ink (VIDEO)
February 13, 2018
We Forgot What Hollywood Looked Like Without Tattoos Over the last two decades (that’s right, it is nearly 2020) celebrities have gone from barren to inked and we’re living for…
INKED Exclusive— Michael Joseph: Precious Cargo
February 12, 2018
For seven years a dedicated photographer has told the stories of “Travelers” through his compelling portraits. Have you ever been able to see a person’s soul through a picture?Photographer Michael…
INKED Exclusive: Rick Ross
February 12, 2018
The Boss is Back Interview by Dove Clark Photos by Yan Freire As we enter Carousel Studios on a rather cool Miami afternoon, Rick Ross is in the midst of…
Up-and-Coming Tattoo Vloggers to Watch
February 12, 2018
These Inked YouTubers Deserve Your Views While we’ve discussed some of our favorite tattooed YouTubers on numerous occasions, from artist turned influencer Romeo Lacoste to model and mama Monami Frost,…
21 Tattoos For People That Love Symmetry
February 9, 2018
Tag That Friend Who Needs Everything to Match If you love order, alignment, and symmetry, go ahead and raise your hand. Now put your hand down before people start looking…
3 Tattoo Horror Movies You Need to Watch NOW
February 8, 2018
These Horror Flicks are INKED Approved While there are thousands of collectors who show their love for horror films in ink, we seldom see a movie that features tattooing in…
Mother of Six Gives Birth in Hospital Hallway
February 8, 2018
The Baby Nearly Fell Out of Her! In the United States alone, there are 251 babies born per minute And if you do the math, that’s a staggering 361,481 babies born…
Can Tattooer Do His Model Wife’s Makeup?
February 7, 2018
Antony Flemmings’ Art Skills are Put to the Test! Mogul and industry icon Kat Von D has the success to prove that the worlds of tattooing and beauty can coexist.…
INKED Cover Girls: Where Are They Now
February 7, 2018
Check Out What Your Favorite Models Look Like Today Since INKED began back in 2004, dozens and dozens of gorgeous tattoo models have graced our covers. And while you may…
25+ Inked and Expecting Women
February 7, 2018
Beautiful and Tattooed Mothers-To-Be We’ve covered stories on Inked girls both before and after baby—but what about women going through the process of pregnancy? Pregnancy is a wonderful, exciting, and…
This Influencer Went From Flab to Fit
February 6, 2018
Her Transformation is UNREAL While January may have come and gone, many of us are still working on our resolutions for the New Year. And while there are plenty of…
Astounding Anatomical Heart Tattoos
February 6, 2018
The Perfect Ink for Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to discuss some of the most popular tattoos of the season. It’s no secret that…
Brooklyn Tattoo Shop Ditches Gritty Scene for a Nice Attitude
February 5, 2018
A Female Operated Tattoo Shop Without the Ego Photography by Rocsi Brooklyn, NY – In April 2017,“Nice Tattoo Parlor” on 493 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, opened its doors for the first…
Want a Palm Tattoo? Go to This Guy!
February 5, 2018
Mark Walker is the master of palm tattoos When it comes to the palms, the surface is unlike any other on the body to tattoo. The palms are one of…
Does Kylie Jenner’s Tattoo Give Away Her Baby Name?
February 5, 2018
We Have a Good Feeling About This Yesterday, reality TV star and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner not only confirmed that she was pregnant, she also announced that she had given…
Love Him or Hate Him—Trump Tattoos
February 5, 2018
Tattoos of President Donald Trump Trump has officially been President for over 1 year and tattoo collectors have a lot to say about that. There are some Americans who fully…
INKED Exclusive: Michael Grabner
February 2, 2018
A Ranger by way of Austria is grabbing life by the puck! Photos by Gavin Thomas Collage/ Mixed Media Background by Montross Zero Last season, following a disappointing stint in…
Super Bowl Showdown: Patriots V.S. Eagles Tattoos
February 2, 2018
Rate Your Team’s Ink! With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, what better way to celebrate here at INKED than by rating some super fan tattoos. There are thousands…
These Tattoos are Vulgar Yet Hilarious
February 1, 2018
Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud For many tattoo collectors, their ink holds a serious and sentimental meaning. However, when it comes to the ink you’re about to see, they…
Are You Still Obsessed With Harley Quinn?
January 31, 2018
The Suicide Squad Star is Dominating Skin Although the 2016 film Suicide Squad was poorly received by critics, earning a mere 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s still a major hit…
Tattoos of Your Favorite Porn Stars
January 31, 2018
From Christy Mack to Sasha Grey in INK! Over the last several months, porn stars such as Alexis Texas, August Ames, and Stormy Daniels have been blowing up in the…
10 Questions… I Have My Eyeballs Tattooed
January 30, 2018
Johnny Nobody Answers Our 10 Questions It’s not everyday that you encounter someone with their eyeballs tattooed, even when you work for INKED. Over the last several years, eyeball tattoos…
Sneak Peek of Our 2018 Pin-Up Issue (VIDEO)
January 30, 2018
Take a Look at Some of the Exciting Features in This Month’s Issue Here at INKED Magazine, we are excited to announce a brand new monthly video segment known as…
INKED Exclusive: Golden State Tattoo Expo 2018
January 30, 2018
Check Out Our Favorite Ink From the Pasadena Convention This past weekend, Pasadena hosted the biggest tattoo convention on the West Coast—known as the Golden State Tattoo Expo. Tattooers from…
Confessions of a Pin-Up Photographer
January 25, 2018
Once known as Frantic Frank of Frantic Frank and the Flattops this legendary bad boy stepped off the stage and behind the camera to capture pin-up beauty…1950s style. by Frank…
50 Best Tattoos of January 2018
January 25, 2018
Take a Peek at This Month’s Best Ink Every month, hundreds of tattoo artists from around the world produce thousands of incredible, insane, and unbelievable works of ink. This month,…
Fans are Showing Love For Fiona the Hippo with Tattoos
January 25, 2018
Would You Get a Tattoo of the Gentle Giant? Stop everything you’re doing, because yesterday was Fiona the Hippo’s first birthday. That’s right, the adorable and charismatic hippo that stole…
Nerdy, Dirty, Inked, and Curvy: Gamer Girl Edition
January 25, 2018
Check Out Some Seriously Sexy Gamers While the mainstream media may portray gamers as anti-social teenage boys, there’s a growing percentage of sexy and tattooed women embracing their nerdy side.…
Has Hollywood Taken Over the Tattoo World?
January 24, 2018
Guess Which Celebrity is Shaking Up the Industry In 2018, there are more tattooed people in Hollywood than ever before. From actors like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to musicians like…
Who is Kat Von D’s New Man?
January 23, 2018
Fling or Forever? Over the years, Kat Von D has grown from an unknown artist to a global ambassador for tattooing and beauty. She’s arguably the most recognizable tattoo artist…
This Body Mod is a Beautiful Alien
January 23, 2018
Check Out Her Tongue Tricks While most people limit their modifications to pierced lobes—others go down a very different route. They’re known as body mods and they’ve been around for…
Tattoo Inspiration. You Will Fall In Love With These Couples Tattoos!
January 22, 2018
20 Ways to say, “Love you.” in Ink! It’s official, we’re less than a month away from Valentine’s Day. And while many couples get stressed out figuring out the perfect…
Celebrity Tattooer Dr. Woo Collaborates With Converse
January 22, 2018
You’ll Want to Get Your Hands on These Sneakers It’s not every day that two legendary brands join forces to create a streetwear collection unlike anything the world has seen…
Every Tattoo Collector Should Have This Style of Tattoo!
January 22, 2018
It’s Arguably Less Painful Than Electric Tattooing Since the discovery of Otzi and his 3000-year-old tattooed skin there have been a host of different styles that have evolved within in…
1.5 Minute Review of Fifty Shades Freed
January 19, 2018
Check Out Our Thoughts Before the Theater In May 2011, kinky bookworms got their first taste of the addictive Fifty Shades of Grey novel by E.L. James. Originally written at…
Doctors Find 5-Foot Long “Monster” in California Man
January 19, 2018
How a Sushi Dinner Went Horribly WRONG If you’re a fan of sushi, then this story is definitely a cautionary tale. This past week, after enjoying a sushi dinner, a…
Sailor Jerry & INKED Celebrate Norman Collins’ 107th Birthday in Style
January 18, 2018
Drink Sailor Jerry Responsibly In 1911, Norman Keith Collins, also known as Sailor Jerry, was born. Collins is known as one of the most influential and prominent tattoo artists in…
A Tattoo Trend For Your Teeth! (VIDEO)
January 18, 2018
The Latest Oral Accessory Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of crazy ‘tattoo trends’ from hair tattoos to real flower tattoos—now you can accessorized your teeth! Tooth gems are one…
INKED EXCLUSIVE: Ink Mentors
January 16, 2018
Three past winners come back to coach their crews in the hopes of becoming the winners of Ink Master Season 10, “Return of the Masters” Every season of the hit…
The Unofficial Ink Master Drinking Game
January 16, 2018
Check Out This List Before Tonight’s New Episode By Matthew R Hayes Ink Master Watcher’s Compendium My girlfriend and I are binge watching Ink Master. Ink Master is a great…
You’ll Never Guess Which Ink Master Judge is the Oldest
January 16, 2018
Place Your Bets on Peck, Nuñez, or Navarro! Throughout the past ten seasons of Ink Master, we’ve come to recognize Oliver Peck, Chris Nuñez, and Dave Navarro as treasured staples…
This Artist Can Transform Any Canvas With Magical Castles
January 12, 2018
You’ll Remember Castlebasas For Years to Come While many tattoo artists commit their lives to creating art on the skin, others dabble in multiple mediums. From paintings to murals even…
25 HUGE Tattoos
January 12, 2018
Check Out This Enormous Ink Micro tattoos, it’s time for you to step aside for a minute, because it’s time to go big. From back pieces to body suits, there…
Actress Shay Mitchell Runs Topless Throughout L.A.
January 12, 2018
The Pretty Little Liars Star Takes It Off For YouTube Over the past several months, big YouTube stars have made international news by pulling crazy stunts and pranks on video.…
Between the Sheets With Angela Alexia
January 12, 2018
Check Out Her Sexy Hotel Shoot Meet Angela Alexia, a fiery haired and inked up tattoo model. We’ve got an exclusive shoot she did with published photographer Jake Distasio to…
74-Year-Old Yakuza BUSTED After Tattoos Go Viral
January 11, 2018
Amazing bodysuit and cut off finger leads to crime boss’s arrest While in the United States, we primarily only catch wind of local and national news, from time to time…
SPOILER ALERT: Ink Master Season 10 Ep.1 RECAP
January 11, 2018
You Won’t Believe What Went Down During the Premiere By Matthew R Hayes The Ink Master franchise frequently switches the structure of the show. They have created an all new…
Did Drake Get Tattoos for Steph Curry and Kevin Durant?
January 10, 2018
The Rapper is Stirring Up Social Media with New Ink Last night, Champagne Papi a.k.a Drake posted a photo on social media that has the internet talking. The Toronto rapper…
Up Close and Personal with Morgan Joyce
January 9, 2018
Get Intimate with This INKED Model If you aren’t already aware, Is My Girl is an exclusive platform where the hottest women on Instagram share NSFW photo and video content.…
Talk Nerdy with a Tattooed Twitch Streamer
January 8, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Being an INKED Girl on Twitch Over the last several years, the gaming platform Twitch has gained major popularity around the world. Live streamers…
Tattooed Girls Need to Check Out This Vlogger’s Makeup Collection
January 8, 2018
Kristen Leanne is Dominating the Beauty Industry From Jaclyn Hill to Nikki Tutorials, plenty of YouTube beauty legends have been collaborating with big name cosmetic companies over the last few…
One of These Tattooers Will Be the Next Ink Master
January 8, 2018
Meet the Artists Competing on Season 10 It’s that time of year again—time to ring in a brand new season of Ink Master. You may already know that season 2…
Meet the INKED Couple of 2017
December 29, 2017
These Two Tattooers Are Too Cute! This year, we’ve reported of plenty of adorable inked couples. However, this duo takes the cake. Sabrina Sawyers and Tyler Nolan are two tattoo…
Orgies, Cunnilingus, and BDSM— 15 Tattoos For Anyone Who’s Obsessed With Sex
December 28, 2017
Calling All SEX ADDICTS! Do you love sex? Of course you do, you’re a human being after all. Sex is a part of the human experience and even some of…
Check Out This Rihanna Tattoo Made of Makeup!
December 28, 2017
We’re Sure RiRi Approves These Swatches Over the past few years, we’ve watched plenty of tattooed women in Hollywood dive into the beauty industry. From Kat Von D to Kylie…
21 Viral Tattoo News Stories From 2017
December 21, 2017
These Tattoo Stories Broke the Internet This Year This year, it was hard to keep track of all the crazy tattoo stories that came out. From disturbing face tattoos to…
25 Ink-redible Tattooers to Watch in 2018
December 21, 2017
You Need to Keep Your Eye on These Tattoo Artists While you’re already hooked on our #inkedselect team—from traditional tatters like Myke Chambers to fine-line ink slingers like Ryan Ashley…
This INKED Cover Girl’s Wedding Was Magical
December 21, 2017
Take a Closer Look at Cervena Fox’s Wedding There’s nothing like a beautiful wedding—especially one with plenty of ink. This past month, INKED cover girl Cervena Fox wed tattooer Durb…
INKED EXCLUSIVE : Teej Poole
December 20, 2017
The Doctor Is In! Time for a dose of realistic surrealism. When you hear the words doctor and tattoo, you don’t typically imagine an individual filling both categories, am I…
50 Spectacular Tattoos From December 2017
December 20, 2017
Check Out Our Top Tattoos From This Month! December has brought us a plethora of amazing tattoos across all styles—from neo-traditional to color realism. We’ve scoured our social media and…
2018 Resolutions in Ink
December 19, 2017
You’re More Likely to Stick to a Resolution With a Tattoo New Years Resolutions, those things that you make during the first week of January and most likely end up…
Tattoos That Should Stay in 2017
December 19, 2017
No More Bad Ink in 2018 Every year, thousands of people get amazing and incredible tattoos by talented artists from around the world. However, the same can also be said…
SNL Comedian Gets a Hillary Clinton Tattoo
December 18, 2017
Pete Davidson is the Ultimate Clinton Fan Boy Over the weekend, SNL cast member and popular tattooed comedian Pete Davidson made a big announcement on Instagram. He revealed a brand…
Like Mother, Like Daughter
December 15, 2017
What Kids REALLY Think of Your Tattoos With tattoos on the rise, there are more tattooed parents than ever these days. Kids by the thousands are growing up with heavily…
Walmart Shooter Gets Tattoos Bearing Names of Attack Survivors
December 15, 2017
Totally Messed Up Tattoo In prison, thousands of inmates illegally ink their bodies every year. However, it takes a special kind of prison tattoo to capture the attention of the…
12 Top Tattoo Trends of 2017
December 14, 2017
These Trends Dominated in 2017 This past year, thousands of amazing tattoos were created by artists from around the world. And while many classic themes, from roses to skulls, continued…
The Top Films of 2017 in Ink
December 14, 2017
These Movies Made a Permanent Impression on Fans This year, a number of blockbuster films impressed movie goers and pup culture enthusiasts from around the world. From action-packed super hero…
How These Tattoos are Breaking the Rules of Black-and-Grey
December 13, 2017
Today Greyscale Tattoos are Taking Over the Industry For decades, master tattooers have enforced strict guidelines when it comes to the technical and artistic aspects of tattooing. However, today the…
Should Tattoo Culture Become a College Course?
December 12, 2017
This USD Professor is Bringing Tattooing to the Classroom For centuries, tattoo culture and information has been kept a secret from the general public—however, one professor plans to make this…
You Can Now Put Human DNA in Your Tattoo
December 12, 2017
When Science Meets Art A few years ago, a small company released a line of ink that could be infused with the cremated ashes of a loved one. Now, collectors…
Ink Master Winners Become Comic Book Heroes in Official Season 10 Trailer
December 11, 2017
You Won’t Want to Miss Return of the Masters Season 10 of Ink Master will bring back fan favorites in an all new way—reintroducing three former champions as mentors to…
The Grumpy Winter Creatures of Scotty Munster
December 8, 2017
From Moody Snowmen to Chilly Woodland Animals Neo-traditional tattooer Scotty Munster is a true multi-media master—birthing kooky and crazy creatures on a plethora of unique surfaces. From human skin to…
Incredible Ink of Indigenous Individuals
December 8, 2017
Badass Ink by Tattooer Steve Butcher New Zealand tattoo artist Steve Butcher may be best known for his photo realistic portraits of famous athletes and musicians—however he also specializes in…
Cute Tattoos For Happy Foodies
December 8, 2017
Cute Enough to Eat! If you’re someone who gets a kick out of glitter, pastel colors, and yummy food—you’re going to be obsessed with these foodie tats! From sweet treats…
Celebrate Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year With Ultra Violet Ink
December 7, 2017
These Tattoos are Cause For Celebration Yesterday, Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2018. Pantone is a company that is most often associated with the Pantone Matching System,…
12 Adorable Portraits of Children
December 6, 2017
Amazing Tattoos of Cute Kids Portraits of children are one of the toughest challenges that a tattoo artist faces. First of all, portraits of real people pose the unique difficulty…
INKED Exclusive: Post Malone’s Brand New Face Tattoo
December 6, 2017
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Post Malone’s New Ink Unless you’ve spent the last year under a rock, you’re already familiar with the hype surrounding Post Malone. The 22-year-old artist has…
Put a Bird Tattoo On It
December 5, 2017
30 High Flying Tattoos From peacocks to pigeons, owls to ostriches, and much more—there are a million ways to create an amazing bird tattoo. Check out the gallery below for…
YouTuber Removes Head Tattoo Immediately After Getting It
December 4, 2017
Why You Should Never Let a Rookie Tattoo Your Head Tattoo regret is never a good thing, but it is especially terrible when you hate your new ink immediately after…
Why Religion Hates Tattoos! Carl Lentz, “…that stuff died on the cross.”
December 4, 2017
Does Religion Hate Tattoos? Although there are many Eastern and Subtropical religions that embrace and include tattooing as an integral and highly spiritual aspect of their worship, most Western religions…
Pimples, Pubes, and Rotten Teeth—This Artist Makes Ugly Beautiful
December 4, 2017
A Tongue and Cheek Portrayal of Rural Appalachia When it comes to the fine art world, symmetry features, a flawless complexion, and a slender figure are typically en vogue for…
VIDEO: Man with No Arms Rolls a Blunt!
December 4, 2017
You Have To See It To Believe It While many have trouble rolling a blunt or a joint with two functioning hands, musician Nubs performs the task without arms and…
25 of Our Favorite Leg Sleeves
December 1, 2017
Leg Sleeves for Days For all those who are considering a leg sleeve or are in the works of researching an artist, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected…
25 Spectacular Hand Tattoos
November 30, 2017
Hands Down, These Tattoos Are Incredible If you’re considering getting a hand tattoo, this is the space for you. We’ve collected out top 25 hand tattoos from the past several…
Why Artists Love Tattoos of Old Men
November 30, 2017
You’ll Be Surprised to Learn Why They’re So Popular Move over Pin-ups, payasas, and gypsys—this article is all about tattoos of men. And not just any men I may add,…
The Top 50 Tattoos of November 2017
November 29, 2017
Check Out Last Month’s Best Ink! Last month, November 2017, produced some spectacular tattoos from artists around the world. From American traditional sleeves to intricate micro tattoos and surreal realism…
Kat Von D – A Dirty Dozen Facts on The Queen of Ink!
November 29, 2017
She is Tattoo Royalty! Whether you’re covered from head to toe in ink or just know someone who has a tattoo, odds are you have heard of the undeniable Queen…
12 Insane Line Tattoos
November 27, 2017
Get In Line For Your Next Tattoo Minimalistic tattoos have been taking over the industry and it’s about time you checked out some amazing line tattoos. Who knew a single…
30 Ink-redible Lettering Tattoos
November 27, 2017
These Lettering Artists Are Transforming the Script Genre Artists have been tattooing words in cultures around the world for centuries and over the last several decades, multiple script artists have…
The most AGONIZING tattoo experience! The Brutal Black Project
November 22, 2017
“The only breaks are for puking and crying.” It’s a given that pain is part of the tattoo experience. In fact, most of us embrace some of that discomfort. It…
30 Sensation Sleeves
November 20, 2017
Pick Your Favorite Sleeve What do Justin Bieber, Jenna Jameson, and Wiz Khalifa have in common? Well, besides being rich and famous, they have sleeve tattoos! Sleeves are a complete…
25 Tattoos That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
November 17, 2017
This Is Some Funny Ink! Looking for a good laugh? Take a peek at these hilarious, laugh-out-loud tattoos by some of your favorite tattoo artists. We can assure that these…
Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey on His Band’s Rise and Tattoos of Carrots and Carats
November 17, 2017
By Jon Chattman, Inked Entertainment Director Remember how The Real World intro went on MTV: “This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house…” It…
25 Creative Chest Pieces
November 17, 2017
You’ll Want Your Chest Done After Seeing These Tattoos Planning to take the plunge with a chest tattoo? Why not look to the best of the best artists for ink-spiration.…
Actress Lake Bell Got Her First Tattoo From Her Husband
November 16, 2017
Scott Campbell, Lake Bell’s Husband of 4 years, Finally Inked His Famous S.O If you’re not already familiar with her work, Lake Bell is best known for her work in…
30 Elegant Thigh Tattoos For Women
November 16, 2017
These Tattoos Look Beautiful on the Thigh Hey ladies, are you in the market for a fresh thigh tattoo? Well, it’s about time you checked out some of our favorite…
25 Ink-redible Tattoos From October 2017
November 16, 2017
Check Out Last Month’s Best Ink October 2017 was one hell of a month. From Halloween festivities to Friday the 13th insanity—we’re honestly still recovering from all of the madness.…
Did This Selfie Foreshadow Lil Peep’s Death?
November 16, 2017
Check Out the Last Picture the 21-Year-Old Posted Before He Was Announced Dead At the age of 21-year-old, the heavily inked Lil Peep was on a path to becoming a…
50 Amazing 3-D Tattoos! You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!
November 15, 2017
Mind Blown! One of the most popular tattoo styles is realism and hyper-realism. When that style is combined with the eye bending effects of 3-D the results are amazing. Granted,…
Celebrate No Shave November With Inked Guys
November 14, 2017
Moustaches, Beards, and Everything In-between Every year, during the month of November, men and women abstain from shaving to raise awareness about prostate cancer prevention, research, and education. Cleverly dubbed…
Meet the Man They Call Popo
November 13, 2017
This Tattooer is a Portrait Legend Looking for your next black-and-grey tattooer? Well, have you met Popo? That’s right, the man they call Popo is one of the best, brightest,…
Should People Under the Age of 25 Get Throat Tattoos?
November 13, 2017
One Man Learned About Job Stopper The Hard Way It seems like every other month, there’s a new story about someone in their twenties getting a regrettable tattoo on their…
Get to Know Abstract Artist Damian Gorski
November 10, 2017
This Ink is Colorful and Creative While we love some tried and true black-and-grey, sometimes we have to indulge our craving for color. And that’s where Damian Gorski comes in.…
This Rookie Tattooer Beat Ryan Ashley—Wait Until You See His Tattoos
November 9, 2017
He’s Beautiful, Talented, and We Hope He’s Single Last week, we gave our viewers a sneak peek at Tuesday’s Ink Master: Angels episode by hypothesizing whether Ed Hardy’s son would…
You Won’t Believe What This Blood on the Dance Floor Singer Does Today!
November 9, 2017
We Always Knew He Had a Thing For Makeup… Calling all scene queens! While most of us have probably long forgotten about mid-2000s electropop group, Blood on the Dancefloor, we…
You’ll Want a Vacation After Seeing These Tattoos
November 8, 2017
We’re Dreaming of Relaxation and Serenity With the school, year officially settled in and the holiday chaos right around the bend—you’re probably in desperate need of a vacation. However, for…
This Collector Has More Dinosaurs Than Jurassic Park
November 7, 2017
Meet The Self-Proclaimed “Illustrated Paleontologist” Remeber that kid from Elementary school that everyone teased for being obsessed with Dinosaurs? Well, he’s grown up to become a full-blown paleontologist, a.k.a. dinosaur…
Acid Dreams—Ink Inspired by Psychedelic Drug Trips
November 7, 2017
They Call Him Peyote Since the dawn of human existence, art has been used as a tool to engage our emotions and in many cases, our interpretation of creative expression…
These Tattoos Will Get You Lucky
November 7, 2017
From Four Leaf Clovers to Furry Dice For centuries, human beings have been following superstitions and traditions that bring good luck into their lives. Whether they hail from the American…
Miley Cyrus’s Newest Artist Shares What It’s Like to Tattoo Her
November 6, 2017
Check Out Her “Baby Fresh” Ink This past weekend, pop sensation and former Disney star, Miley Cyrus, went under the needle once again. She’s well known for her impressive collection…
New Law Threatens to Destroy Japan’s Tattoo Industry
November 3, 2017
Will One of the Largest Tattoo Empires Fall? When it comes to cultures that have had a significant impact on tattooing, the Japanese stand above the rest. Japanese tattooing goes…
Mayweathering the Storm Middleweight Champ Luis Arias on Tats
November 2, 2017
Taking Names, and Dominating the Ring By Jon Chattman, Inked Entertainment Contributor Usually, when Floyd Mayweather drops you, it’s a bad thing. It means your ass-down on the mat or…
From Faux Nipples to Fleek Brows—8 Types of Cosmetic Tattooing You Need to Know About
November 2, 2017
Listen Up Men, You’re Officially Part of the Conversation Tattooing is more than just realism pieces and Japanese bodysuits, it’s an expansive industry that fosters a variety of techniques and…
The Big Man of Micro Tattoos! Gael Ricci
November 1, 2017
God is in the Details! The dot work of French tattoo artist Gael Ricci is known internationally. Ricci is based in Sainte-Maxime and for years has been the go-to artist…
This Tattooer Turns Celebrities Into Demons
November 1, 2017
A Creative Take on a Traditional Portrait Tattoo When it comes to doing a portrait tattoo, realism and accuracy are typically the primary goals. However, this couldn’t be further from…
Art of the Butt! 15 Masterpieces!
October 20, 2017
Enjoy the view! A quick pole in the office confirmed what most of us believed – both the men and women – admited that when it came to a body…
Meet the Many Faces of Sabrina Sawyers (VIDEO)
October 17, 2017
Take a Peek at This Seductive and Spooky Horror Enthusiast There are plenty of horror fanatics out there, however, few dedicate their bodies to paying homage to the great cinematic…
REVENGE TATTOO! New UK Reality TV Show
October 16, 2017
You Won’t Believe The Tattoos Coming Out of This Show We’ve seen PLENTY of God awful ink over the years, however, we never would have imagined a TV show would…
20 Terrifying Friday the 13th Jason Tattoos!
October 13, 2017
Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake! Everyone’s favorite hockey mask wearing, machete swinging, teen terrorizing mad man has made his way into the hearts, minds, nightmares and literally under the skin…
The Ink Master Angels Pay Homage to the Late Clint Cummings
October 12, 2017
Ink Master: Angels Honor the Late Ink Master Star During This Week’s Episode If you’re not already caught up on Ink Master: Angels, the brand new spinoff show of the…
10+ Couple Tattoos That Can Stand Alone
October 10, 2017
Get Inked With Your Significant Other Without Regret Getting a matching tattoo with your S.O. is hit or miss because romantic relationships are notoriously unpredictable. Many stray away from getting…
You’ll Want a Color Tattoo After Seeing This Artist
October 4, 2017
Get Vibrant With Andrey Lukovnikov While we’re all for beautiful and bold black-and-gray tattoos, it’s about time that color got it’s time to shine. Meet Andrey Lukovnikov, a Ukranian watercolor…
Angels in America
October 4, 2017
Spike presents a new series, Ink Master: Angels. It was the alliance that changed Ink Master. In season 8 of the Spike reality show, the female tattooists rejected sabotage and…
You Won’t Believe Which Ink Master Artists Will Be Returning For Season 10
September 27, 2017
Some of Your Favorites Are Expected to Return Next Season Since season five, Ink Master has put a unique spin on each season of the show and the show’s 10th…
Ink Master Crowns Its First Master Shop (SPOILER ALERT)
September 27, 2017
Find Out Which Shop Took Home the Title In its nine-season run, Ink Master has produced eight talented winners and last night, they added two more artists to the empire.…
Watch Two World Class Tattooers Collaborate On One Amazing Piece (VIDEO)
September 20, 2017
Inked Select Artists Steve Butcher and Yomico Moreno Come Together to Create One Epic Piece If you think getting tattooed by one artist is bad enough, try getting inked by…
Kesha Sends Strong Message with New “Live Free” Knuckles Tattoos
September 19, 2017
The Recording Artist is Making a Comeback with Ink! Kesha has been embroiled in a heated legal battle with former producer Dr. Luke since 2014, but the singer revealed a…
Animal Lovers Remember Pets with Sweet Paw Print Tats
September 19, 2017
Animals Leave Prints on Our Hearts If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know that it can be heartbreaking to say goodbye to an animal that feels like a member…
Your Ultimate Tattoo Dictionary (Video)
September 18, 2017
Learn These Terms Before Your Next Appointment The last thing you want to do during a tattoo appointment is to come off as a rookie to your artist, so it’s…
Get Trippy With This Psychedelic Tattoo Animation (VIDEO)
September 18, 2017
These Animated Tattoos Will Really Mess With Your Head We’ve seen plenty of tattoo video trends over the years, such as the foam reveal that many tattooers have been using…
Breathtaking Mastectomy Tattoos (VIDEO)
September 18, 2017
Get to Know Tattooer David Allen David Allen is one of the top mastectomy tattoo artists, however, if you were to look at his work you might not believe that…
VIDEO! iPhone Tattoo Mania!
September 15, 2017
Hey, text me when you get there! If ever something as inanimate as a cell phone could be become a “living, breathing” cult leader, then it would have to be…
Hazel-E Covers Her Katt Williams Tattoo with Rose Burgundy Ink
September 15, 2017
This Tattoo Regret is No Longer Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Hazel-E had her “Katt Williams” tattoo covered up last week, and she did it in the most hilarious…
The Most Popular Tattoos According to Instagram
September 15, 2017
Have You Followed One of These Major Tattoo Trends? Tattoo trends have a habit of coming and going, from the 90’s tramp stamp to the mid-2000s nautical stars, however, their…
The Top 10 Most Common Animal Tattoos on Instagram
September 15, 2017
Get WILD For This Animalistic Ink Be prepared to get down and dirty with the dogs, because it’s about to get totally WILD up in here. Animals are one of the…
This Artist Makes AMAZING Interactive 3-D Tattoos (VIDEO)
September 15, 2017
This is Game Changing for the Tattoo Industry You probably thought that it was impossible to create a tattoo that was anything less than a two-dimensional image? Well, you’re not…
Brawls, Profanity, and the Sucker Punch Heard Around the World—The Craziest Moments from Ink Master: Redemption
September 13, 2017
If You Think That Ink Master is Crazy, Wait Until You See Redemption The hit reality tattoo competition Ink Master has produced plenty of memorable and dramatic moments over the…
Crime Scene Clean-Up!
September 12, 2017
Be Prepared for Anything! Entering the horrific, bloody mess of a triple homicide crime scene from the comfort of your living room via a TV show is very different then…
Family Leaves Permanent Mark on Fight Against Childhood Cancer
September 12, 2017
Raising Awareness During Childhood Cancer Month According to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, over 300,000 children are diagnosed per year. Many of these children will undergo chemotherapy, an aggressive treatment that…
You’ll Want to Sanitize Your Eyeballs After Looking at These Filthy Tattoos
September 8, 2017
Ink That is Straight Up X-Rated Ever seen a porn tattoo? Well, you’re about to. These tattoos are nasty, filthy, dirty, and crude—but that’s why we love them! Lock up…
Be Prepared to Be Scared of These Pennywise Tattoos
September 8, 2017
Are You Psyched For the New Stephen King Flick? This weekend marks the release of the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King’s It, and already people are buzzing about what’s…
10+ Tattoos of Your Favorite Inked Models
September 7, 2017
Would You Get a Tattoo of Your WCW? Since the start of the new millennium, we’ve seen tattoo models rise to world wide fame. Sites like SuicideGirls as well as…
You Won’t Believe What Happens When This Tattooer Collaborates With His Model Girlfriend
September 6, 2017
Watch These Stunning Tattoos Come to Life There are plenty of beautiful couples in the tattoo industry, many of whom work together in harmony. Whether they’re both artists or both…
Are You Curious About the Meaning Behind Conor McGregor’s Ink?
September 5, 2017
Get Ready to Learn More About the UFC Pro Conor McGregor may have fallen victim to Floyd Mayweather’s superior experience and training in his highly-anticipated professional boxing debut last weekend,…
Check Out this Megafan’s Tattoo of Tyra Banks’ Top Model Meltdown
September 5, 2017
Do You Remember This Reality TV Moment? Producer, actress, author, businesswoman, television personality and former model Tyra Banks is normally calm and collected in front of the camera, which is…
Paris Jackson Goes Topless on Snapchat to Show Off Her New Tattoo
September 5, 2017
This “P.Y.T.” Went “Bad” With This Scandalous Selfie When it comes to celebrity tattoos, it’s pretty difficult to surprise us at this point—yet, Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late…
VIDEO! Deadly Ink! 10 Insane Serial Killer Portraits!
August 31, 2017
Ink to Die For! Our fascination with crime and especially murder has found a “victim” in countless books, articles, films, and television shows and every other conceivable media you can…
Would You Tattoo Your Palms?
August 31, 2017
Is Tattooing Your Palms Worth the Pain and Money? We’ve covered plenty of tattoo trends on Inkedmag.com, from eyelid tattoos to armpit ink. But we’ve yet to discuss the ins…
The Secrets to Becoming a YouTube Millionaire!
August 31, 2017
Take This Advice to the Bank Let’s get real about one thing: being a tattooer is one of the best jobs in the world. Being paid to create art is…
10+ Pictures of Black and Gray Tattoos Transformed With Pops of Color
August 30, 2017
From Chicano to Mosaic Flow, These BG Styles Are Given New Life With Color When it comes to black and gray, there’s always been one rule: only use black ink…
Here’s the Reason People Get Swastika Tattoos That No One Is Talking About
August 28, 2017
You Won’t Believe Which Famous Model Used to Have a Swastika Tattoo Although many people recognize the swastika as the symbol on the Nazi flag, it has a history that…
What to Do When You Hate Your New Tattoo (VIDEO)
August 25, 2017
Why Communication and Compromise With an Artist is Extremely Important We’ve heard plenty of stories about people regretting their tattoos, however, that usually happens when someone goes to an unqualified…
You’ve Never Seen a Tattoo Collection Like This Before
August 25, 2017
We never knew geometry and tattooing would fit together so seamlessly As you already know, there are many different ways to collect tattoos. Some choose to collect from one artist,…
Does This Celebrity Have the Worst Ink in Hollywood?
August 24, 2017
Can You Guess Who We’re Talking About? There are plenty of terrible tattoos in Hollywood out there, however, most celebrities don’t get bad ink on purpose. But there is one…
Worst Tattoos You Can Get
August 24, 2017
Tattoo Artists Hate These While we certainly feel that it’s your body, your choice as what you get inked, there are many popular tattoos that draw the ire from the…
“We All Need to Admit That America Has a Tattoo Problem,” A Response to The Federalist
August 23, 2017
This Article From the Federalist Will Blow Your Mind For All the Wrong Reasons If Fox News and Jezebel had a steamy love affair, their love child would be The…
10+ Pictures of Tattooed Nipples That Will Have You Wincing in Pain
August 23, 2017
You’ll Hurt Just Looking at These Tattoos! When you think about some of the most painful places to be tattooed on the body, odds are you may not have thought…
Tiny Tattoos For Your Astrological Sign That Every Girl Would Want
August 23, 2017
You’ll Be Booking Your Next Appointment By the End of This Gallery When it comes to guilty pleasures, obsessing over astrology is a pretty common activity among millennial women. We…
This Tattooer Goes by Free Orgy, Wait Until You See Her Art
August 22, 2017
We’ve Never Seen Tattoos Like These Before Where you hear the phrase “free orgy,” we have a pretty good idea of the kind of images which come to mind. However,…
This Pretty Yet Painful Tattoo Trend is Blowing Up on Social Media
August 22, 2017
You Won’t Believe The Tattoo Trend Every Woman is Obsessed With In a world where social media sites like Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr dominate tattoo inspiration, there’s always a new…
Inked Icon: Myke Chambers
August 22, 2017
Get to Know One of the Leading American Traditional Artists Working Today When it comes to American Traditional heavyweights in the tattoo industry, Myke Chambers often comes to mind. A…
We’re Definitely Going to Hell For This
August 21, 2017
These Tattoos Would Make a Nun Curse If you were to take a peek at some of the portfolios of famous artists around the world, it’s likely you’d come across…
These Tattoos are a Total Drag
August 18, 2017
Thought These Portraits Were of Beautiful Women? Think Again. On February 2nd of 2009, RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered for the very first time. Since making it’s debuted, it has had…
9 Tattoo Artists of Color You NEED to Follow on IG
August 18, 2017
These Black Artists Are Killing the Tattoo Game at the Moment When it comes to famous black artists, names like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Augusta Savage might sound familiar. Yet, what…
This Brazilian Tattooer is Trending For All of the Wrong Reasons
August 18, 2017
Would You Dare Get One of These Tattoos?! When it comes to the tattooers we typically discuss, we tend to focus on the top notch fine artists that are excelling…
You’ll Never Believe Who is Back on Ink Master
August 17, 2017
Is Third Time’s a Charm For This Artist? When it comes to the reality competition Ink Master, the show packs in as many memorable tattooers as it does amazing tattoos.…
This Waitress Was Gay Bashed For Her Pride Tattoo
August 17, 2017
You Won’t Believe What This Waitress Received For a “Tip” If we’ve learned anything from the past several years, it’s that a tweet has the power to make a big…
Tattooed Paintress Travels World Selling Her Art!
August 16, 2017
Buy a Ticket. Take the Ride. Meet Caroline, the Tattooed Traveler, who 18 months ago decided to sell all but a backpack-full of her possessions and has been a nomad…
This Artist Paints Pop Culture Heroines as Beautiful Dolls
August 16, 2017
Kurtis Rykovich should be on every artist’s radar Kurtis Rykovich is a painter from Las Vegas who turns popular heroines into hauntingly beautiful dolls. His paintings capture the likeness of…
12 Tattoos That Elegantly Challenge the Rules of Tattooing
August 16, 2017
Take a Peek at These Tiny Yet Mighty Tattoos Large scale back pieces and sleeves have gained a lot of attention over the years because of the power and they…
Would You Play Tattoo Roulette?
August 16, 2017
If you Dare, Here’s How You Can Grab Some Traditional Flash From the Ink Master Judge Feeling impulsive? Introducing the “tattoo gum ball machine.” Remember those glorious days as a…
The Chart Topping Julia Michaels Talks Tattoos With Artist London Reese (VIDEO)
August 16, 2017
The “Issues” Singer Shares How Her Tattoos Gave Her Confidence to Transition From Songwriter to Singer If you haven’t heard the song “Issues,” by singer and song writer Julia Michaels—where…
The Sociological and Scientific Significance of Tattooing Dark Skin
August 15, 2017
Theres a Long History of Tattooing That We’re Not Talking About Over the last several years, television has dramatically impacted the world of tattooing. Starting off with “classics” such as…
How Payasas Have Become a Cultural Symbol for LA’s Chicano-Style Tattooing
August 15, 2017
These Sexy Clowns are More Than Meet the Eye One of the most prominent symbols in Chicano-style tattooing is known as the payasa. A payasa is a female clown and…
Man Dies From a DIY Harambe Penis Tattoo
August 15, 2017
One Man Took His Obsession with Harambe Too Far If you thought the “Dicks out for Harambe” craze had ended in 2016, think again. Just a few short days ago,…
Ink Master’s Megan Jean Morris Adds to Her Collection With Below the Booty Tattoos (VIDEO)
August 14, 2017
Norm LoveLetters inks Megan Jean Morris at the Inked Magazine Headquarters This will come as no surprise, but some of the best tattoo collections around belong to working artists. Tattooer,…
How Tattoos Change When You Lose Weight
August 14, 2017
Have You Wondered What Happens to Your Ink When You Lose Weight? Even though we’re halfway through August and New Year’s resolutions are most likely not on your radar, it…
Is This The Most Intense Facial Tattoo Ever?
August 14, 2017
Paul Booth is a master tattoo artist and a master of the macabre. This New York City legend has made it a personal mission to combine these two elements to…
14 New Kat Von D Beauty Products You Need to Know About
August 11, 2017
Your Favorite Tattooer Turned Beauty Mogul Has Released Some Amazing Products Recently If you’re a makeup enthusiast with a dark, alternative side—Kat Von D is basically your queen. Kat Von…
Watch Tattooer Big Meas Transform a HJC Helmet (VIDEO)
August 11, 2017
You Won’t Believe How This Art Project Turns Out It’s about time that you learned artistic collaboration that we are very excited to share with our audience. Recently, Inked Select…
Tattoos For Tattooers
August 11, 2017
These Tattoo Machine Tattoos Are Totally Rad! Let’s just start this off with a lesson on tattoo terminology. It’s called a tattoo machine, NOT tattoo gun. We know that tattoos…
Check Out This Bart Simpson Tattoo Flip Book
August 10, 2017
You Won’t Believe What This Artist Made Out of His Bart Simpson Flash What could be better than a tattoo based off The Simpsons? Well, a flip book made from…
50+ Memes That Every Tattoo Artist Can Relate To
August 10, 2017
Every Tattooer Identity With These Memes Do you love memes? Who doesn’t? Check out these hilarious yet relatable memes for tattooer and tattoo enthusiasts. Let us know in the comments…
How to Work With an Artist to Get the Best Tattoo Possible
August 9, 2017
Here are some tips and tricks that you can use in your next consultation Ever scrolled through your Instagram feed and came across a tattoo that made you stop in…
A Sad, Yet Inspirational Real Life Story About The Mother Of A Special Needs Child and The Meaning Behind Her Tattoo
August 9, 2017
Learn How This Mother Copes With Her Son’s Condition Through Her Tattoo Raising a child isn’t easy, especially when you throw disorders like autism into the mix. Autism is a…
Watch Miryam Lumpini Create Airbrush Magic (VIDEO)
August 4, 2017
The World Famous Tattooer and Self-Proclaimed Witchdoctor Visited the Inked Magazine HQs for an Amazing Artistic Experience While we all know that tattoo artists can turn out the tricks on…
Get Animated About Laura Anunnaki
August 4, 2017
This Magical Girl Tattooer Will Add Sparkle to Your Skin If you’re a weeaboo or a fan of anime, you NEED to check out Laura Anunnaki. This kawaii tattooer transforms…
This Tattooer Will Ink Your Bridal Party
August 4, 2017
The Wedding Tattooer is Bringing His Art to Weddings Around the World For decades, we’ve been told that tattoos and weddings are like oil and water. However, with tattoos more…
Two of a Kind: This Tattoo Model is an Identical Twin!
August 2, 2017
Model and Muse Summer McInerney is an Identical Twin, You Need to See Her Sister! What’s better than a gorgeous tattoo model? Not much, but a gorgeous tattoo model with…
This Runway Model is the New Ruby Rose
August 1, 2017
This High Fashion Model is One of the Only Tattooed Girls on the Runway It’s no secret that tattoos have come into fashion over the years. From celebrity trends to…
Watch Paint Dry… on Beautiful Women (VIDEO)
August 1, 2017
This Body Painter Creates One of a Kind Lingerie on Some of the Hottest Bodies Around Western body painting is an art form that involves hand painting and airbrushing designs…
Take It to the Streets With Buff Monster
July 31, 2017
Meet the Street Artist Whose Work is Brings Humor to the Streets of NYC When you hear the word graffiti, what sort of images typically come to mind? Do you…
Is This Tattoo The 2017 Version of the Infinity Symbol?
July 31, 2017
Do You Know Someone Rocking an Unalome Tattoo? Infinity tattoos, it’s time that you stepped aside because a new symbol is sweeping Pinterest pages and Instagram feeds around the globe.…
You Need to See This Collaboration Between Paul Booth and Steve Butcher
July 28, 2017
These Two World Class Artists Came Together to Create a Tattoo That Will Blow Your Mind Over the past several months, collaborative tattooing has become one of the fastest growing…
The Emoji Movie Is Out This Weekend. What Does Your Emoji Tattoo Say About You?
July 28, 2017
Mobile communications company Swiftkey recently released their “Emoji Report.” After they studied over one billion pieces of Android and iOS data from 16 different languages and regions, some interesting facts…
Mikayla Salmons, This Is What A Brave Woman Looks Like
July 28, 2017
Meet a Tattoo Collector Whose Story Will Soon Inspire Millions Editor’s note: We introduced you to Mikayla Salmons in May. Then, she was struggling with Cystic Fibrosis but was able…
Zen and The Art of Motorcycle
July 27, 2017
Jake “Creep” Crawley makes motorcycle-inspired designs that make our tattooed skin tingle. Jake Crawley may be a creep, but he’s the best kind of creep. He’s the kind of creep…
Everyone is Talking About Swedish Sensation, Katrin Berndt
July 26, 2017
Meet the Tattooed YouTuber Taking Over the Internet YouTube is a growing social media platform and we’d like to think that there is a subgroup of channels for every area…
Shop Removes Racist Ink For Free!
July 26, 2017
Life Changing Tattoos! Most people who don ink will admit to having a tat or two that they may regret to some level. It may be the name of an…
Day Dream Over DayLynn
July 24, 2017
Get to Know The Newest Model on Is My Girl Have you heard the buzz about Is My Girl yet? It’s only the HOTTEST cam site for exclusive NSFW content…
Would You Tattoo Your Eyelids?
July 19, 2017
Take a Peek at Some Unbelievable Eyelid Ink and Decide For Yourself If You’d Be Down to Rock These Tattoos In a world where cheerleaders and soccer moms have tattoos,…
Noel’le Longhaul – a non-binary trans person – talented tattoo artist…and practicing witch!
July 19, 2017
The True Spiritual Side of Tattooing. The tattoo world — like any other sub-culture — is full of unique people. A wonderful collective of colorful personalities, drenched with talent and…
Model Makani Terror Transforms Her Back With Tattoo Magic
July 19, 2017
Watch The Stages of This Model Getting Her Back Tattooed When it comes to famous tattoo models, they each typically have one or two pieces of art that make them…
Monami Frost Releases Her First Vegan Cookbook
July 18, 2017
The International Model, Muse, and YouTuber Unveils Her First Vegan Cookbook Need some inspiration to eat healthier? Considering making the transition to a plant based lifestyle? Obsessed with tattoo model…
Get Dirty with Anna Bell Peaks
July 18, 2017
Watch this Bouncing Bombshell Get Wet and Wild with Inked Magazine When it comes to staying cool for the summer—Anna Bell Peaks definitely has the right idea. Check out our…
Share Your Tattoo and This Library Will Give You a Book Recommendation!
July 17, 2017
The Denver Public Library Will Recommend a Book If You Share Your Ink Just in case you didn’t already know, it’s National Tattoo Day! And if you aren’t out getting…
Check Out Toni Art’s Erotic Sketches
July 17, 2017
This Multimedia Artist Gets Inspiration Straight From Adult Film Scenes The human body in its most natural state has acted as a subject since man first began creating art centuries…
Heart and Seoul: Fifty Shades of Micro Tattoos by ColdGray
July 14, 2017
Meet the South Korean Artist Taking the Industry By Storm Micro tattoos are one of the hottest tattoo styles of the moment. This is a genre that seems to have…
Jay Joree and Her Amazing Face Motifs
July 13, 2017
This Texas Tattooer Is Bringing New Life to the Phrase “Face Value” Meet Jay Joree, a tattoo artist from Texas who specializes in her own brand of face motifs. With…
Meet a Perfect 10! Lauren – That Face! That Body! That Ink!
July 12, 2017
A Triple Treat! Could Lauren from the itslaurendotcom fame be one of the hottest girls ever to hit instagram? Let’s start off at the top. C’mon, just look at that…
The Artists of the 2017 New York Empire State Tattoo Expo
July 12, 2017
The Top Artists Working the Convention on July 14th, 15th, and 16th This weekend, from July 14th through the 16th, Inked Magazine is hosting the 2017 New York Empire State…
Most Over The Top Moments From Ink Master
July 12, 2017
We’re Counting Down the Most Outrageous Moments in Ink Master History Ink Master, a reality television show produced by Spike, puts tattoo artists to test with insane challenges, stiff competition,…
Laurel Anne – Miley Cyrus Look-a-Like with a Platinum Blonde Booty!
July 11, 2017
Her Eyes. They Hypnotize! What does a giant snake, a naked butt painted with roses and a sexy model who looks like a hot Miley Cyrus all have in common?…
What is the Most Pleasurable Style to Be Tattooed In?
July 11, 2017
This Style, Above All Others, Feels the Best During the Tattoo Process and Sarah Herzdame is One of the Best in the Genre to Date It’s no secret that tattooing…
Sierra Renegade – The Name Says it All!
July 10, 2017
Tanned at Tatted Up! The name says it all — Sierra Renegade – as her bio on ismygirl states she’s a wild child who’s down for anything. Well, this hot…
The Importance of Healed Photos
July 10, 2017
It’s Time We Discussed the Importance of Photographing Healed Tattoos It’s no question that social media has completely transformed the tattoo industry. The days are gone where the only artists…
Yogi Barrett Lays Down the Law for Apprentices
July 10, 2017
If You’re Currently a Tattoo Apprentice, LISTEN UP! If you’ve ever considered becoming a tattoo apprentice or are you lucky enough to have already snagged one up? Well, then you…
The Athenian Tattooer Putting a Modern Spin on Classic Greek Art
July 7, 2017
Sake Tattoo is Revamping Greek Art on Skin and in Sculpture We all know the phrase, “Life Imitating Art,” but what about art imitating art? Artists have always found inspiration…
What If Disney Princesses Had Tattoos?
July 5, 2017
Once Upon a Time, In a Tattoo Parlor Far, Far Away… In 1995, Disney released the movie Pocahontas and we were introduced to it’s first tattooed Disney princess. Pocahontas, the…
The Tattoo Trend Hipsters Are Obsessed With
July 5, 2017
At the Junction Between Instagram Minimalism and Tried and True Traditional Over the past several years, the tattoo industry has been saturated with new trends catered toward the millennial generation.…
Brooke Lynn – Model Makes Her Debut in the Sex Issue!
June 30, 2017
It’s Her First Time! Okay, so some of you out there may not be familiar with Brooke Lynn. Well, you’re not alone. That’s because up until now she has decided…
Body Parts Artists HATE to Tattoo
June 30, 2017
These are some of tattooers least favorite parts to tattoo on. When it comes to what tattooers like and dislike to tattoo, everyone has their own preference. Some artists specialize…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Tattoos
June 30, 2017
How to Explain Body Art to Your Youngsters In this day and age, there are more tattooed people than there has ever been before. People from all walks of life…
Tattoo Artists and Their Furry Friends
June 29, 2017
See Which Tattooers Have the Cutest Pets! Tattoo artists may have a reputation for being tough and hardcore, however, many of them also have a soft side for animals. From…
Tattoos That Will Scare the Sh*T Out of You
June 29, 2017
Don’t Turn Off the Light After Looking at This Creepy Ink Ever since Paul Booth emerged onto the tattoo scene, horror has been a big part of the industry at…
This MUA Embodies the Kat Von D Beauty Brand to a T
June 29, 2017
Meet the MUA Blending Punk and Pretty When it comes to doing vampy makeup, many beauty enthusiasts steer clear of bright and bold colors. However, Jessica Haze, a makeup artist…
Late Ink Master Star Honored in Colorectal Cancer Campaign
June 28, 2017
The Friends and Family of Clint Cummings Joined Together with Fight Colorectal Cancer to Encourage Others to Get Tested Six months ago, Clint Cummings, a Texas tattooer, and contestant on…
Are Your Tattoos Fading Too Fast? Rate Your Ink!
June 27, 2017
How Is Your Ink Holding Up? Fading tattoos are just a part of a tattoo collector’s life and are not a reason for anyone to get upset over. Some people…
What If Famous Painters Were Tattooers?
June 27, 2017
What Style Do You Think Your Favorite Painters Would Work in If They Were Tattoo Artists? It’s no secret that the great painters of yesterday have had a HUGE impact…
Kat Von D Releases Saint + Sinner Perfume Collection
June 27, 2017
The Celebrity Tattooer Turned Makeup Artist Releases a Highly Anticipated Fragrance Collection Kat Von D is a celebrity tattooer turned makeup guru who is the creator of the famed Kat…
Cacti Tattoos Inspired by the Southwest
June 27, 2017
Get Inspired to Ink Up with These Pricky Pieces The American Southwest has been the muse of artistic movements for many years, conjuring images of scorching deserts, cavernous canyons, and…
Kristen Leanne Turns Up the HEAT with a New Makeup Tutorial
June 26, 2017
She Shares Her Thoughts on the New Urban Decay Palette Kristen Leanne is a highly talked about beauty vlogger, social media presence, and hair color entrepreneur from San Diego, CA.…
Watch Oliver Peck and Chris Nuñez DESTROY Tattooed Celebrities
June 26, 2017
They Said What We’re All Thinking We’ve become used to seeing Oliver Peck and Chris Nuñez tear tattoo artists a new one on the reality tattoo competition, Ink Master, and…
Morgan Joyce Opens Up About Her Controversial Cover Up
June 26, 2017
The Popular Tattoo Model and YouTube Personality Opens Up About Her Experience Covering Up a Scarification Disaster Morgan Joyce is a tattoo collector, model, and YouTuber from Freehold, New Jersey.…
Gin Wigmore Unveils New Single and Tattoo Project
June 23, 2017
This New Zealand Songstress is Stepping Out With a Multimedia Artistic Collaboration Gin Wigmore is a New Zealand based musician that first arrived on the scene in 2009. She topped…
Tattoo Artists Around the Nation Are Standing Up to Tattoo Schools
June 22, 2017
Tattooers Are Fed Up With Corrupt Tattoo Schools—Here’s What You Need to Know A few weeks ago, we put out an article on tattoo schools, however, after speaking to artists,…
Would You Get Your Forehead Tattooed?
June 22, 2017
We’re Asking For a Friend… While face tattoos are still generally considered to be taboo by the mainstream world, they are slowly but surely gaining popularity. Heck, if Justin Bieber…
Pipuh is an Inked Fantasy From Down Under
June 22, 2017
This Australian Tattoo Model is HOT HOT HOT, Mate You probably already know that Australia boasts some of the biggest and badest tattooers in the world, but, did you know…
Get to Know the Rat Pack
June 21, 2017
Meet the Tattooers Redefining the Industries’ Perspective on Group Tattooing When it comes to group tattooing, most artists either do it extremely infrequently or avoid the idea altogether. Tattooing is…
Ink Like an Artist With This Ink Master Coloring Book
June 20, 2017
Do you have what it takes to be Ink Master? Test your skills with this new coloring book to find out! Today, Ink Master and Spike released something totally special…
The Art of Scarification: A Talk with Nicholas Adams
June 19, 2017
A Talk with a World Famous Scarification Artist About One of the Most Controversial Forms of Body Modification Scarification is an ancient body modification practice that involves the cutting and…
Tattoos For Nostalgic 90’s Kids
June 16, 2017
From Pokémon to Furbies—There’s Something For Everyone in this Bunch Every era has its special nostalgic moments, whether they be popular children’s movies or cult video game franchises. However, the…
Would You Get Tattooed Below the Belt?
June 15, 2017
All That We Can Say is OUCH! If I had to guess the most painful place to get a tattoo, the area below the belt definitely comes to mind. Ask…
Meet the Sexiest Couple Onscreen and Off
June 15, 2017
These Tattooed Pornstars Are Married IRL! Meet Leigh Raven and Nikki Hearts, two of the hottest tattooed pornstars of the moment. You may have seen these seductive screen stars on…
The 12 Types of Artists Working in the Tattoo Industry Today
June 14, 2017
Which Artist Do You Identify With? When it comes to tattooing, you most likely already know that there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. But did you…
Inked Confession: I Went to a Tattoo Speakeasy
June 13, 2017
Take a break from reality to discover the enticing allure of a modern speakeasy. During the roaring twenties, speakeasies were put in place by civilians in cities across the United…
Colorful Tattoos For Pride Month
June 12, 2017
Check Out These Amazing Rainbow Inspired Tattoos June is LGBT Pride Month and it was established to remember the events of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots…
Cervena Fox Visits Say Yes to the Dress
June 9, 2017
Our July Cover Girl Hits the Silver Screen on Say Yes to the Dress UK Our July cover model, Cervena Fox, has been busy this year! She shot her first…
Ink Master Returns With Shop Wars
June 7, 2017
The Hit Reality Television Competition Returns to TV With It’s Ninth Season Last night, “Ink Master: Shop Wars” premiered on Spike and the competition is already like you’ve never seen…
The Women of ‘Ink Master’ Return to TV in ‘Ink Master: Angels’
June 6, 2017
Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson, and Gia Rose Are Back and Ready to Take on the Nation Last season on “Ink Master,” we were introduced to four incredible…
Why Tattoo Schools Shouldn’t Exist
June 5, 2017
Just a Few of the Many Reasons Why Tattoo Schools are Terrible Tattooing can be traced back centuries and the art of passing down information from masters to students has…
Baller Hip-Hop Tattoos
June 5, 2017
These Portraits are Perfect For Die-Hard Fans Looking For a Tattoo With Swag Hip-hop tattoos are all the rage these days and when it comes to tattooers who specialize in…
Smokin’ Hot Backstage Strip Show!
June 1, 2017
Turn Up The Kink Factor! Meet Becky Holt! This is a British sex bomb extraordinaire. Her kickin’ curves are covered in quality ink and her long red hair her that…
21 Wonder Woman Tattoos That Are Full of Power
June 1, 2017
The most iconic superheroine rendered in ink. Wonder Woman is by far the most iconic superheroine of all time. Yeah, Storm, Rogue and Phoenix from X-Men are high up on…
Rose Tattoos For Low Key Bachelor(ette) Fans
June 1, 2017
No One Needs to Know What You Do on Mondays at 8 pm We’re only just getting started in the latest season of The Bachelorette and already there is tons…
Fall In Love with Lyudmila Ziora and Her Tattoo Work
May 31, 2017
A Jaw-Dropping Beauty Creating Awe-Inspiring Tattoos Lyudmila Ziora has got two highly coveted attributes. She’s drop dead gorgeous, and she can sling some mean ink. The Moscow-based model/tattoo artist has…
The DIY Tattoo Video We NEED To Discuss
May 31, 2017
Why DIY Tattoos Are Never a Good Idea A new video has surfaced from the entertainment site, Super Deluxe, featuring a DIY tattoo tutorial. You may recognize this source from…
All About Style Morphs: The Tattoo Trend EVERYONE is Talking About
May 31, 2017
Why Choose Between Traditional, Realism, or Dot Work When You Can Have All Three In One Tattoo? There are plenty of artists out there who excel at many different tattoo…
Blush Worthy BDSM Tattoos
May 30, 2017
This is What We Call Naughty Ink When it comes to X-rated ink, Onnie O’Leary, Benjamin Laukis, and Valentina Ryabova are ahead of the game. These artists ride the line…
Adam Levine Knuckles Down With a New Tattoo
May 30, 2017
Dedicated to Wife Behati Prinsloo and Daughter Dusty Rose Adam Levin is one of the sexiest men in Hollywood, partially thanks to his abundance of tattoos. Levine has been getting…
All About Crystal Tattoos
May 26, 2017
These Tattoos Seriously Rock! Nature tattoos have long since ruled the industry—with floral motifs, wild animals, and scenic landscapes taking over skin across the globe. Nature tattoos have a timeless…
A Big Beautiful Nerd With Big Beautiful Boobs!
May 26, 2017
Don’t Forget That Bangin’ Butt! Although Cubbi Thompson (@cubbixoxo) is presently not an instagram household name…she damn well should be! This girl is absolutely gorgeous, with a killer – slim…
This is the Hottest Tattoo For Summer
May 25, 2017
This Tattoo is The Hottest Tattoo For the Summer, Trust Us It’s almost time to retire our coats and sweaters, replacing our winter wear with shorts and swimsuits. Summer is…
Let’s Talk About Tattoo Copying
May 25, 2017
This is One of the Biggest No-Nos When It Comes to Tattooing It’s about time that we break down tattoo copying. Tattoo copying occurs when a “tattoo artist” rips off…
The 12 Types of Guys You See In Tattoo Shops
May 24, 2017
You Know What Kind of Tattoos These Guys Are Going to Get From the Moment They Walk Into the Shop Guys, you didn’t think that you were going to get…
The 12 Types of Girls You See in Tattoo Shops
May 24, 2017
You Know What Kind of Tattoos These Girls Are Going to Get From the Moment They Walk Into the Shop According to a poll published by Harris, three out of…
Marine’s Surprise Homecoming Results in Mother-Son Tattoos
May 24, 2017
This Marine’s Mom is Semper Fi When Susan Jonesia promised her son, a Marine who was away at South Carolina’s Camp Pendleton, that she would get a tattoo when he…
Keely Rutherford Redefines Kawaii Traditional with Black and Gray
May 22, 2017
This New School Artist is Redefining Kawaii Cute with Black and Gray Kawaii style, a variation of the New School and traditional genres, is a tattoo style that has become…
The Girl with the Vagina Tattoo
May 19, 2017
This Recording Artist Knows a Thing or Two About Lady Wood Recording artists are known for immortalizing their musical achievements on their bodies with tattoos. For instance, in 2015 Justin…
Portuguese Museum Displays Strips of Tattooed Human Skin
May 19, 2017
It Actually Isn’t as Creepy as It Sounds Although views on tattoos were at their most putrid levels in the early 1990s, plenty of people were still basking in ink.…
This Documentary Exposes the Reality of Tattoo Removal
May 19, 2017
If You’re Considering Getting a Tattoo Removed, You Need to See This Film Tattoo culture has made its way to the center of the mainstream world, although you most likely…
Ink Redux: Reviving Drop Dead Ugly Tattoos
May 18, 2017
These Artists Breathed New Life Into These Tattoos Regrettable tattoos will never cease to exist. Whether it’s a tattoo done in the spur of the moment by a sketchy artist…
Inked Select Artist: Coen Mitchell
May 16, 2017
It’s Time You Learned About Mosaic Flow When it comes to selecting our Inked Select Artists, only the best of the best will rise to the top. Coen Mitchell, a…
South Korean Tattooists You Should Already Know
May 15, 2017
These Korean Artists are Killing the Tattoo Game Right Now While you’re probably already familiar with tattooing in the West, as well as the greats of Japanese traditional, but did…
You’ll Never Believe What the Leading Cause of Contaminated Tattoo Ink Is…
May 9, 2017
The FDA reports that this mistake can lead to dangerous skin infections When it comes to getting a tattoo, the last thing you want to worry about is an infection.…
Eyeball Tattoos Have Gone Viral
May 4, 2017
Folks Are Freaking Out Over Sclera Tattoos Getting your eyeballs tattooed is a trend that has been gaining traction in recent years. For nearly a decade now, for one reason…
21 Star Wars Tattoos by Russ Abbott’s Ink & Dagger Crew
May 4, 2017
The Force is Strong with Ink & Dagger Since its debut, the classic film, Star Wars, has spawned entire generations of loyalists who pride themselves in owning everything there is…
Half-Blind Artist Dedicates Time to Tattoo Breast Cancer Survivors
April 27, 2017
Álvaro Quesada Uses Ink to Help Cancer Survivors Heal After surviving breast cancer by way of a mastectomy, women are definitely relieved for having survived the seemingly never-ending battle, yet…
This Instagram Page is Every Tattoo Artist’s Worst Nightmare
April 27, 2017
Has This Tattoo Shaming Page Gone Too Far? There’s something about bad tattoo art that makes it hard to look away. Maybe it’s because as human beings we receive enjoyment…
The Most Popular Tattoos Per Major City in the U.S.
April 27, 2017
How people from around the country are paying homage to their hometowns. From the Big Apple to the dirty south, there are plenty of major U.S. cities that are filled…
Demi Lovato Gets Inked by Bang Bang
April 26, 2017
The body positive songstress gets tattooed by NYC’s finest Over the last several years, one tattoo artist has dominated the celebrity scene. Bang Bang has tattooed everyone in Hollywood, from…
Megan Massacre’s “Tats ‘N’ Tails” Pet Adoption Event
April 24, 2017
Hundreds Showed Up for Tattoos by the Celebrity Tattoo Artist and the Proceeds Went to Helping Pooches and Pussy Cats in Need. This past weekend, Megan Massacre, the tattooers of…
It’s Hard Not to Stare at These Tattooed Hotties
April 21, 2017
Milk and cereal. Peanut butter and jelly. Hot girls and tattoos. You just know a good combination when you see one. Check out this gallery of beautiful tatted girls!
Inked Select Artist: Jak Connolly
April 21, 2017
This UK-based Tattooer Will Blow Your Mind with Their Realism Masterpieces. The United States may have some of the biggest cities, fiercest athletes, and greatest restaurants in the world—however, when…
Adopt a Pet, Get a Megan Massacre Tattoo!
April 21, 2017
The Celebrity Tattoo Artist Loves Pets So Much This Sunday, April 23rd, marks the 3rd annual ASPCA “Tats ‘N’ Tails” event, featuring “NY Ink” tattooer Megan Massacre and tons of…
Hey Scratchers! The Government is Coming for You!
April 21, 2017
Officials Cracking Down on Illegal Tattoos Going to an unlicensed tattooer – or a “scratcher” as they’re commonly referred to – can result in one of two things (or both):…
Why Are Women Across the U.S. Getting This Tattoo?
April 20, 2017
Taking a Stand Through Ink After shutting down Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on the Senate floor as she tried to explain why Jeff Sessions would make a bad choice for…
Wiz Khalifa: Rolling Stoned
April 20, 2017
The Preeminent Pot Smoker Dishes on Weed and Tattoos It’s Friday in Los Angeles, and somebody in Wiz Khalifa’s house is ready to party. Giddy squeals unfurl, punctuated here and…
How Many Homer Simpson Tattoos Can You Fit in a Sleeve?
April 20, 2017
Man Looking to Fit the Most Homer Simpson Tattoos Into His Sleeve The Simpsons will forever be known as one of the most iconic animated TV series in history. Created…
EXCLUSIVE: Ink Master Season 9 Contestants and New Twists Announced
April 20, 2017
See Who Will Vie For Tattooing’s Most Prestigious Title! Ink Master‘s Season 9 is coming to air Tuesday June 6th (10 PM ET/PT) on Spike TV, and the new wrinkles…
One of the Best International Tattooers is Moving to the U.S.
April 13, 2017
Rumor Has it That Kobay Kronik May Be Tattooing in L.A. Soon We hear that award-winning artist, Kobay Kronik, is looking to relocate from Istanbul to the sunny streets of…
SKULL ART! 20 AMAZING PIECES!
April 12, 2017
Bone-afide Fabulous Art! Skulls. Skulls. Skulls. If you’re like me you can’t get enough of them. For so many of us the skull was one of our first true childhood…
THE INSTAGRAM WITCH! 20 SPELL BINDING PICS!
April 12, 2017
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN! Hannah Nicole is better known on the gram as @missamaricanwitch and she definitely gives off a gothic vibe. Everything from her jet black hair to her milky…
ANNALEE BELLE – FOR LADIES ONLY!
April 7, 2017
Time To Get Your Glam On! Annalee Belle is a model, a make-up artist and an admitted donut lover! In fact, her love of the Olykoek has prompted her to…
ARTIST INTERVIEW: Darwin Enriquez
April 6, 2017
Tackling Multiple Mediums Fifteen-year tattoo veteran, Darwin Enriquez, didn’t intend on slinging ink for a living. His entrance into tattooing started through his skill for drawing. Looking through tattoo magazines,…
Vany Vicious: All-American Tattooed Girl
April 5, 2017
Vany Vicious is an American Beauty. The image of the All-American girl has many forms these days. No longer is the vision of an American girl strictly limited to a…
INKED CRUSH: Lauren Hebert and Her Glorious Side Boob Pics
April 5, 2017
Lauren Gives You Enough of a Peek to Make Your Imagination Run Wild You wanna know what’s better than your typical side boob photo? A photo of a tattooed side…
See You In Hell City
March 31, 2017
The Hell City Tattoo Festival sharpens its horns and reignites once again for “The Resurrection” in 2017 with two of America’s Favorite Tattoo Festivals in one year! Hell City hosts over…
Amazing Female Back Tattoos
March 31, 2017
When you want a huge piece of art tattooed on you, the best location is your back. Check out some of the best back tattoos we could find!
MASUIMI MAX! IS SHE THE SEXIEST MODEL EVER?
March 30, 2017
Masuimi Max. Just the mention of her name and hundred’s of different images immediately come to mind. Over the years Masuimi has changed her look countless times. She’s been blonde,…
VIDEO: Stephen King’s ‘It’ Official Trailer Released
March 29, 2017
This Trailer Will Give You Nightmares! Since it was announced that Stephen King’s 1986 novel, It, would be adapted into a full-length feature film, folks have been at the edge…
Awesome Video Game Tattoos
March 29, 2017
When a video game is more than just a game, gamers get it tatted to show the love is real.
Beauty and Talent – Cleo Wattenström
March 29, 2017
There’s nothing like sitting down in The Tattoo chair, as you get ready to embark upon an ink session. There’s that rush of adrenaline. That sense of anticipation and the…
BIGGER IS BETTER! 16 GREAT BACK PIECES!
March 27, 2017
We’re not here to say bigger is better, but when it comes to a back piece, well, we’re here to say bigger is better. Devote that much skin-canvas to an…
PHOTO GALLERY: Killer Chest Tattoos
March 24, 2017
20 Sick Chest Tattoos That’ll Leave You Floored Around here we believe that if you’re going to get your chest tattoo, you either go big or go home. The chest…
VIDEO: Girl Let’s Friend Pick Her Tattoo, And BFF Brands Her with an Insta Tag
March 23, 2017
“You put your handle on me?!” Eighteen-year-old Canadian vlogger, Elle Mills, recently gave her best friend, Tavian Palacios, one of the biggest privileges one could bestow upon someone. She let…
Veteran is Denied Entry into a Bar Because of his Neck Tattoo
March 22, 2017
Being discriminated for a job because of your tattoos isn’t anything new, but a paying customer being turned away from an establishment – a bar of all places – because…
Toronto Tattoo Artist Raising Awareness About Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
March 22, 2017
Jennifer Liles, a tattoo artist based in Toronto, is doing her part to raise awareness about the plight of missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada, by donating a day’s…
Unique Placement of Tattoos
March 21, 2017
Tattoos are either out in the open or hidden under clothes... or inside mouths. Check out these strange placements for tattoos!
PHOTOS: 15 Tattoos With Hometown Pride
March 16, 2017
15 Tattoos Reppin’ ‘Hoods Around the World Would you be down to represent your hometown or state with a tattoo? Rapper Paul Wall will tell you that reppin’ your ‘hood…
Get Lucky: 13 Sultry Photos of Chandra Thirteen
March 15, 2017
From her long, black tresses down to her silky-smooth tattooed legs, Chandra Thirteen is a total knockout. The alternative cover model is known for driving her social media followers wild…
Best Amputee Tattoos on the Net
March 9, 2017
This inspirational gallery shows off the best amputee tattoos in the world. These creative people are truly going to brighten your day!
Arab Ink: Photo Series Uses Tattoos as a Means for Cultural Education
March 9, 2017
Perceptions of life in the Middle East have been tarnished for decades, and that view has been gaining more traction in recent years. To some on the outside looking in,…
Best Dermal Piercings That Work AWESOME With Tattoos
March 8, 2017
Tattoos and piercings working in harmony? Some of these are mind-blowing!
Lensman Senén Llanos Exhibits Work at Juan Salgado’s Color Conspiracy
March 8, 2017
Getting together a bunch of hot tattooed models, splashing them with paint and photographing them sounds like a helluva good time! It can also yield some amazing photos. Fifteen-year photography…
Ryan Ashley Malarkey: Ink Master’s First Lady
March 3, 2017
Bow in the presence of greatness. Ryan Ashley Malarkey became the first female winner of Spike’s Ink Master after eight seasons and succeeded at what dozens in her position had…
What Happens When Tattoo Artists Really Screw Up?
March 2, 2017
Tattoos are for the most part a pretty permanent decision, but what happens when your tat gets screwed up?
Mike Rubendall: Made in the ’90s
March 1, 2017
World-class tattoo artist, Mike Rubendall, came up in the ’90s era of tattooing, where things like the Internet weren’t available and Photoshop had still not made its way into tattoo…
You’ve Seen ‘Salt Bae’ Before, But Have You Heard of ‘Tatt Bae’?
February 23, 2017
World-renown tattoo artist, Lil B, goes ham on his latest masterpiece in this "Salt Bae" parody.
Awe-inspiring Hindu Tattoos
February 23, 2017
People often display their devotion to their faith through tattoos. Considering the many gods and goddesses in the Hindu faith there are a heck of a lot of cool tattoos…
Instagram Crush: Spicy Pics of Natasha Thomsen
February 22, 2017
She's one of the sexiest girls you can find on Instagram and she knows it. Check out Natasha Tomsen and all she has to offer!
Mind-blowing Ambigram Tattoos
February 21, 2017
Ambigram tattoos are always a unique type of art. When you see one thing, there's always something else hidden...
Excellent Hand Tattoos
February 17, 2017
Hand tattoos are really difficult pieces to work: working around the fingers, clients understandably squirming from the pain when the artist hits the knuckle area, and the pressure of being…
PHOTO GALLERY: Trash Polka Tattoos
February 16, 2017
One of the most unique styles of tattooing also carries one of the most outlandish monikers—Trash Polka. Two tattooers, Simone Pfaff and Volko Merschky, are credited with creating the crazy…
Graphic Designer Adds Tattoos and Beards to Some of Your Favorite Characters
February 15, 2017
20 of Your Favorite Characters Bearded and Tatted the F-ck Up! Malaysian graphic designer, Ephrem Rokk, much like us, seems to have a penchant for fictional characters, beards and tattoos.…
Awe-inspiring Geometric Tattoos
February 10, 2017
Geometric tattoos are definitely some of the most impressive looking ink around. The precision that it takes to make this kind of art look good is immense and, at times,…
Russian Tattoo Artist Covers Up Domestic Abuse Scars Free of Charge
February 9, 2017
Covering up scars with a tattoo can be a spiritually liberating experience—especially when the scars are a result of horrific trauma such as domestic abuse. A Russian tattoo artist has…
Artistic Skull Tattoos
February 8, 2017
Skull tattoos are everywhere, they may very well be the most popular type of tattoos in the world. While we love realistic looking skulls, there’s something about an artist taking…
Illustrator HuskMitNavn Brings Drawings to Life
February 8, 2017
25 Cool 3-D Drawings by HuskMitNavn Danish illustrator, HuskMitNavn, has a unique skill for bringing his drawings to life. Cutting, snipping as well as placing his own hand and other objects here…
Heart Tattoos
February 8, 2017
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d hit you with a bit of inspiration before you head out to your local shop to get that ultimate symbol…
Badass Comic Book Tattoos
February 3, 2017
Comic book characters rule the world more than ever these days. With everything from new movies to TV and Netflix shows and, of course, comic books, dropping every other week,…
Red Robin Restaurants CEO Gets Burger Tattoo After Losing Bet to Her Employees
February 2, 2017
Betting amongst coworkers is a timeless tradition. Some might bet with one another over the outcome of a football or basketball game, or over who is able to lock in…
Cancer Survivor Gets Tattooed Over Her Scars, And Falls in Love With Her Artist
February 2, 2017
After surviving a mastectomy, several sessions of chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery due to breast cancer, Nina Cristinacce decided to celebrate by getting tattooed over her scars. However, she got more…
Artist Transforms Tribal Tattoo Into an Incredible Military Memorial Piece
February 1, 2017
There are plenty of people out there rocking unwanted tattoos that they think they’ll be stuck with forever, but the incredible transformation of this guy’s old-school tribal tattoo could be…
20 Clever Birthmark Tattoos
January 27, 2017
These 20 unique individuals found cool ways to put a spin on their birthmarks with tattoos. Birthmarks can elicit two responses from people: there are the folks who feel like…
Andrew Montoya Draws Inspiration From Fireball Whisky for Golden State
January 26, 2017
As much as tattooing is an art form it is more about the transferring of soul from one human to another. Fine art prints are designed by the artisan, reproduced…
VIDEO GALLERY: 20 Awesome Tattoos
January 25, 2017
Rather than hit you with our typical–yet still awesome – photo galleries of tattoos, we kicked it up a notch, and brought you a video gallery of tattoos—straight from some of your…
Tattoo Removal on Track to Become a Multi-billion Dollar Industry
January 24, 2017
The amount of money predicted that the tattoo removal industry will bring in by the year 2022 is too damn high! Whether you’re looking to get a cover up tattoo,…
Cover Up Tattoos: Things You Should Know Beforehand
January 20, 2017
Got a tattoo that you’re not too fond of anymore? Were you the victim of getting a “Spring Break Tattoo” in the folly of your youth? Or, perhaps you got…
13 Haunting Tattoos That Will Make Your Stomach Churn
January 11, 2017
Horror movies aren’t the only way to scare people. We have 13 tattoos that will give you chills down to your core. Try to look away… if you can! #StomachChurn
Yomico Moreno: Realism Tattoo Artist
January 10, 2017
Having been enthralled by art since childhood, Yomico Moreno always knew that art was his calling. He had been drawing, sketching and painting since a young age, but it was…
The Duality of Woman
December 29, 2016
Who has more fun: The submissive or the dominant? Taylor White tries both sides of the rack. Who has more fun: blondes or brunettes? We all have the option to…
Tattoos of Children’s Art
December 13, 2016
Every artist has to start somewhere, and usually that start begins somewhere in childhood while coloring or drawing away with crayons and markers. And though some kids may not stick…
Alysha Nett Shoots Suttin Suicide – Beyond the Ink
December 8, 2016
Hi Inked Readers! It was a pleasure shooting the gorgeous Suttin Suicide recently. She messaged me on IG and when we realized that we lived near each other it was…
Mike’s Harder Cans By Lalo
December 8, 2016
Lalo’s sickest sleeve might just be one of the designs wrapped around Mike’s Harder cans. To launch their Tennessee Barrel Lemonade, in style, the hip folks at Mike’s Harder tapped…
Art Project: Motorcycle Masks
December 2, 2016
Give Artists Masks and They’ll Show You Their True Faces No more bugs in your teeth thanks to our Art Project where creatives make incredible leather Weld Burn motorcycle masks…
Artist Audrey Ryan “Wolves Like Me”
December 2, 2016
“So much of art is trying to make a personal connection,” says Audrey Ryan. “The most frustrating thing about the culture in which we live is the huge amount of…
Give the Gift of a Tattoo this Holiday Season
December 2, 2016
Twenty-five years ago, tattoos may have been considered taboo, but in today’s culture, they are a staple of fashion and personal style, and have become so mainstream, that people have…
Male Chest Tattoos
December 2, 2016
There is something incredibly badass about chest tattoos. When you see a man rip off his shirt and he has a tattoo covering the entirety of his chest you know…
Two Arms, One Tattoo
December 2, 2016
Some tattoos can’t be contained by a single limb, they need more room to stretch out. In this gallery you will find a collection of tattoos that span both of…
Is the Tattoo Industry Broken?
December 1, 2016
Lee Roller—the Founder and CEO of Custom Tattoo Design, an online retailer dedicated to providing premium, custom tattoo designs worldwide—has graciously penned this post exclusively for Inked. Let me open…
Vintage Greeting Cards from Krampus
November 28, 2016
Hello boils and ghouls! Though the happy holidays may be here, that does not mean that all is filled with merriness and cheer. December 5th marks the pagan holiday Krampusnacht!…
The Re-imagined Zodiac: What’s Your Sign?
November 23, 2016
We’ve all seen horoscopes and been asked “What’s your sign?” Your typical answer is probably something like “I’m a cancer, which I think is a crab.” or “Virgo, like Beyonce.”…
Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures
November 11, 2016
In his book Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs Paul Koudounaris tells the tale of the skeletons of martyred saints that were discovered in the catacombs…
Not All Roses Have Thorns
November 2, 2016
Roses are widely thought to be a symbol of romance so naturally people often want to get the beautiful flower inked on to their body. Check out this gallery of…
Dance Tattoos
October 28, 2016
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,…
Cremation Ashes in Ink
October 17, 2016
Alaska Tattoo Artist Uses Ashes to Help Clients Remember Loved Ones Getting a tattoo reminder is one way to remember a loved one who has passed away, but an Alaska…
Crazy Philadelphia Eddie
October 5, 2016
Inked has learned that Crazy Philadelphia Eddie has entered hospice care. We are saddened to hear of the decline of tattoo’s liveliest characters. Below is an interview we published in…
Insane Rock Album Art & New Crobot Album
September 29, 2016
If you have been within five blocks of the Inked office you have heard Crobot’s new album “Welcome to Fat City” because we have been blasting it all week, with no intent…
How Old is This Kid?
September 27, 2016
Below is a video we saw on Facebook that allegedly looks like two tattooers are tattooing a child. The video is hosted on a Vietnamese tattoo shop’s Facebook page, which…
Comic: Why You Should Always Encourage an Artist
September 16, 2016
Here’s a wonderful comic about why you should always encourage artists. In our world there are so many struggling tattoo artists and other artists who need a little bit of a…
Feminine Hip Tattoos
September 14, 2016
Even the most basic tattoo can become sexy when it’s placed in just the right spot on just the right person. One of our favorite places to see some ink is…
High Contrast Tattoos
September 12, 2016
Combining colors in tattoos can be tricky, too many darks and your tattoo will look like a blotch too many not-so-carefully selected colors and it can look like a colorful…
Amazing Complete Back Piece Tattoos
September 9, 2016
Full back tattoos, or backpieces as we say in the industry, are impressive pieces of art. The biggest area of real estate is you back when it comes to getting…
Tattoos That Will Blow Your Mind
September 9, 2016
These are amazing tattoos that blow you away. These aren’t little pieces of flash, these are show-stopping tattoos that will make your jaw drop and wonder what great heights tattoo…
Loveable Cartoon Characters Gone Wicked
September 8, 2016
Dennis Carlsson is a Swedish tattoo artist but he also creates wicked horror imagery including this set that turns Tigger, Pooh, Piglet, Tweety, Shrek and more into wild beasts. His…
Grinding At the Oregon Tattoo & Music Fest
September 8, 2016
The On the Grind Tattoo Tour team has been traveling the country for the past four years attending some of the most prestigious tattoo expos in the country, tattooing eager customers…
Pressed Flower, Fern and Leaf Tattoos
September 6, 2016
This tattoo artist makes her nature tattoos by pressing flowers, ferns and other flora in transfer ink and placing it directly onto the bodies of her clients. Mother Nature is…
JWoww’s Disney Tattoo: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo
August 30, 2016
It’s a tale that’s old as time. A little girl is raised on Disney films but when she grows up and leaves the comfort of Neverland she finds out that…
Thigh Tattoos
August 24, 2016
Regardless of style preferences, thigh tattoos can be some of the most attractive tattoos out there. That is as long as they are placed correctly to fit each client. To…
Tattoo Puzzle: Mother or Lover?
August 22, 2016
The Internet demands answer on if this is the clients mother or lover? This single panel cartoon came across our social media feed and we were just so charmed by…
Oddest Barters for Tattoos from Elite Artists
August 18, 2016
Tattoos can cost and arm and a leg—if the artist is willing to barter for them. Yes, Virginia sometimes tattooers barter ink for goods. Cash is king but lets not…
Blackwork Tattoos
August 18, 2016
There is beauty in simplicity, especially when it comes to tattoos. While we love bright and vibrantly colored pieces there is something about blackwork tattoos that stands out in a…
The Creepy Carvings of Maskull Lasserre
August 15, 2016
At first look you see nothing more than a destroyed piano, which is pretty cool in and of itself. But look closer and you will see the brilliance of Maskull…
Man Sent To Prison For Tattooing a Penis on Unsuspecting Woman’s Back
August 12, 2016
Editor’s Note: This story originally ran on 7/22/16 and has been updated to reflect recent developments. An Austrian man just learned that pranking someone can have some very serious consequences as…
VIDEO: Industrial Robot Moonlights As Tattoo Artist
August 11, 2016
If you are the type of person that is constantly looking at technology and fearing that it will become self aware (like Skynet!) and lead to the eventual destruction of…
Insane 3D Calligraphy
August 9, 2016
The art of Tolga Girgin is so great that it jumps right off of the page. OK, it may not be literally coming off the paper but it certainly looks…
Yallzee’s Eyeball Tattoos
August 8, 2016
They say that a person’s eyes are a window to their soul, we feel the same way about these eyeball tattoos. In this gallery curated by Yallzee you will see…
Toni Logo’s Unbelievably Realistic Drawings
August 8, 2016
Toni Logo is a graphic artist/tattooer that is able to create pure magic when he has a pencil in his hand. His work is often sexually charged and provocative but…
Yallzee’s Sugar Skull Tattoos
August 5, 2016
It can be Dia de los Muertos all year long with an amazing sugar skull tattoo. In a gallery curated by Yallzee, these tattoos are based off of the sweet…
What Tattoo Style Are You?
August 5, 2016
Like basically any other type of art form, there are an almost limitless number of different styles of tattoo art. While all tattoos are in the same medium (your skin)…
Yallzee’s Perfectly Placed Tattoos
August 3, 2016
Sometimes the subject matter of a tattoo isn’t nearly as important as to where it is placed on the body. This is not to say that the tattoos aren’t good…
Harley-Davidson Tattoos
August 3, 2016
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…
Five Things You Should Know Before Getting a Finger Tattoo
August 1, 2016
You know what Rihanna, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne all have in common, besides loads of money and celebrity status? An affinity for finger tattoos. Rihanna has the words…
‘Parks and Recreation’ Tattoos
July 29, 2016
Sadly, Parks and Recreation has come to a close and we no longer know what is going on with the residents of our favorite (fictional) Indiana town, Pawnee. But luckily…
Having Trouble Reading Graffiti? This Artist Has Got You Covered
July 28, 2016
Living in New York it is impossible to walk more than three feet without seeing some graffiti. Some of it is exceptionally bad ass, no doubt, but the majority of…
A Preview of the Queens of Ink Issue of ‘Freshly Inked’
July 28, 2016
The brand new issue of Freshly Inked smashes the glass ceiling as it is our first ever all female issue! The Queens of Ink issue features 12 of the most…
New Study Links Some Tattoo Ink to Cancer
July 26, 2016
A new study from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has shown that there may be some potential health risks—ranging from allergic reactions to cancer—associated with tattoo ink. “Many reports show…
Community Rallies Around Tattooed Waitress after Customer Requested New Server
July 26, 2016
It was a normal evening at the Red Robin in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., when waitress Ashley Chiarizzio encountered a scenario that was altogether new to her. Chiarizzio’s manager approached her and…
Airplane Tattoos
July 25, 2016
When these artists designed the tattoos in this gallery they aimed for the clouds, literally. Man has always been fascinated by the idea of flight, so it should be no…
You Are Getting Very Sleepy… Can Hypnosis Ease Tattooing Pain?
July 25, 2016
If you’re addicted to tattoos, odds are, you have come to accept the pain. It’s just part of the process. Although some tattoos can be more painful than others. Getting…
The Pinup Photography of Robert Alvarado
July 22, 2016
Unlike most of the fads from the 1940s, like the Jitterbug for example, pinup photography has aged beautifully. The style is just as relevant and tantalizing as it was during…
Lollipop Tattoos
July 19, 2016
For your information, July 20th is National Lollipop Day. You’ll be hard pressed not to lick the screen when you see these sweet lollipop tattoos. And yes, Ring Pops totally…
Quiz: What Tattoo Style Best Suits You?
July 18, 2016
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Biker Tattoos
July 14, 2016
Bikers take two things very seriously—their bike and their ink. When their not tearing it up on the highways of America you know they are spending time at the tattoo…
First Look at The Terrifying Pennywise from the ‘It’ Remake
July 13, 2016
Clowns are terrifying. This is almost an indisputable fact. They were scary enough before horror legend Stephen King penned 1986’s It introduced us to the psychotic Pennywise the Dancing Clown,…
All Star Baseball Tattoos
July 12, 2016
Considering that baseball is our national pastime, one should not be surprised to see that there are a heck of a lot of baseball tattoos out there. There are so…
French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals
July 11, 2016
This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…
Tatul Wants To Bring Your Faded Tattoos Back to Life
July 8, 2016
We all want our tattoos looking great long term but unfortunately not everybody takes very good care of their ink. Tattoos often lose brightness, clarity, and definition over time as…
New Study Shows Earliest Tattoos Were Created With Volcanic Glass Tools
July 8, 2016
Every time a tattoo artist fires up their machine and goes to work they are continuing a tradition of body modification that started thousands of years ago. And while it…
Yallzee’s Tattoos for Barbers
July 7, 2016
Tattoo artists and barbers have a lot in common. Simply put, they are the unsung heroes that make sure you are looking good. When you sit in the chair—whether it…
People Are Tattooing Fruit—Here’s Why
July 7, 2016
When life gives you lemons (or honeydew melons, bananas, grapefruits), tattoo them. Tattooing fruit has been around for ages and is often one of the initial practices a mentor suggests…
‘Finding Dory’ Tattoos
July 5, 2016
For the second week in a row Finding Dory dominated the box office as adults and children alike are swarming to theaters to see the spinoff of the popular Finding…
New Zealand Tattoo Artist Creates Gorgeous Geometric Animal Portraits
July 5, 2016
You may have never heard of Jasper Andres, an Auckland, New Zealand-based tattoo artist with a penchant for animal portraits, but his delicate, nature-themed designs are definitely worth a look.…
Meet The Tattooed Man With Cerebral Palsy That Defies All Limits
July 5, 2016
Ben Oxley is a 28-year-old badass with a taste for good tattoos and a need for adrenaline highs. He was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), but that doesn’t stop him from…
California Woman Gets Touching Tattoo Just Days After Miscarriage
June 28, 2016
It goes without saying that losing a child is a mother’s worst nightmare. Sadly, it happens far too often—15 to 20 out of every 100 women will have a miscarriage.…
Mom of Four’s Touching Compass Tattoo is a Symbol of Hope
June 27, 2016
When CeeCee, a mother of four, decided to get a tattoo to cover up the self-harm marks she inflicted on herself as a teenager, she settled on a beautiful compass…
Beyond the Ink – The Lovely Madison Skye
June 22, 2016
Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…
Yallzee’s Shocking Tattoos
June 22, 2016
You used to be able to shock people merely by having a tattoo, these days it’s a bit more difficult than that. You need to have a truly unique and…
The #BestBaldDad Gets Tattoo To Match Son’s Brain Tumor Scar
June 22, 2016
Gabriel, an eight-year-old battling cancer, has the #bestbalddad who shows unconditional love and support in the hardest of times. Kansas-based Josh Marshall watched his son undergo surgery in an effort to remove…
The Top Tattooed Cities in America
June 20, 2016
Who doesn’t love a good regional rivalry? Part of the reason that sports are so popular is that it gives us definitive evidence to fuel our fights over how City…
Yallzee’s Vampire Tattoos
June 17, 2016
This gallery of vampire tattoos made us think about how the mythical bloodsuckers actually have a lot in common with tattoos. For example, both vampires and tattoos will live forever…
Yallzee’s Neo-Traditional Tattoos
June 16, 2016
Neo-traditional tattoos straddle the line between the past and the future in a very intriguing way. By holding on to the bold black lines and classic color palette that defines…
Yallzee’s Hardcore Tattoos
June 16, 2016
This gallery of tattoos is dedicated to only the most hardcore tattoo enthusiasts. When you tattoo your head, face, neck, or hands you are marking yourself among the elite of…
Is This Woman The Last Traditional Tattoo Artist in the Philippines?
June 15, 2016
At 97-years-old, Apo Whang-Od (pronounced Fang-Od) is the oldest Kalinga mambabatok (traditional tattoo artist) in the Philippines—but is she the last? The tradition honored by Butbut Kalinga people states mambabatok’s can…
VIDEO: Watch This Fantastic Artist Paint Van Gogh on Water
June 15, 2016
Garip Ay is a Turkish artist with some serious skills. Using a method known as “ebru,” or decorative paper art, Ay creates a masterpiece by painting directly on to water.…
‘Illustrative Portraiture’ Shows A Tattooed Man in a New Light
June 15, 2016
Photographer William King turned his lens on the extensively tattooed Chris Lavish for a set of photos that are simply beautiful. King’s photography captures not only the striking features of…
Caring For Your New Tattoo – What You Need To Know
June 13, 2016
If there is one thing you should know about getting a tattoo first and foremost it should be how to look after and care for it in the extremely important…
No Hand? No Problem. See The World’s First Prosthetic Tattoo Machine
June 10, 2016
On first glance the device looks like either a medieval torture device or the kind of accessory you would see on a Steampunk aficionado at Comic Con. Both of those…
VIDEO: JWOWW Starts Tattoo Sleeve of Disney Characters, With a Twist!
June 9, 2016
Jenni Farley, better known as JWOWW from MTV’s Jersey Shore, made headlines when she debuted a huge tattoo of a tiger inked on her hip, and again when she got…
Bill Murray Shows Off Tattoo of Ghostbusters Fan on Jimmy Kimmel
June 9, 2016
When you are needing to book an amazing late night TV show who you gonna call? The Ghostbusters, of course. Jimmy Kimmel live was the scene of a massive Ghostbusters…
Body of Work: Dermographic Art Collector
June 6, 2016
Jeremy James is a buttoned-up, hard working restaurant owner and entrepreneur. When dressed in his regular business clothes, he appears to be just like every other normal, white-collar worker. Little…
Inked Is Looking For New Voices
June 5, 2016
Want to become a leading influencer in the tattoo society? As the tattoo community grows Inkedmag.com is looking for new voices to contribute to the site. At Inked we hope…
Yallzee’s Ganesh Tattoos
May 31, 2016
Ganesh is one of the most revered symbols in all of the world. The Hindu icon is worshipped all over the world and is a staple in Hindu inspired art,…
Artist Plans to Temporarily Ink Sick Kids for Free
May 26, 2016
New Zealand-based airbrush artist Benjamin Lloyd has plans to lend his impressive art skills to Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, temporarily inking sick kids with beautiful spray-on tattoos –…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Watercolor Tattoos
May 26, 2016
Watercolor tattoos are impossibly beautiful, when you see #4 you will be amazed. Watercolor tattoos are one of the coolest emerging trends in the industry. As recently as a decade…
Preview of The Sexy New Inked Girls Featuring Riley Jensen
May 25, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams sexy tattooed women! We are absolutely head over heels over cover girl…
7 Stunning Black Back Tattoo Designs for Women
May 23, 2016
You may not expect to see a woman with a massive tattoo on her back, but the truth is, large back tattoos are becoming more and more popular, and they…
It Was Legal to Tattoo This 12-Year-Old, But Was it Right?
May 20, 2016
A photo of a tattoo artist and his proud 12-year-old client blew up the internet this week. The tattoo was legal, but was it right? We talk to the artist…
EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé’s ‘Killing Time’
May 19, 2016
Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are…
A Sneak Preview of July’s ‘Freshly Inked’
May 17, 2016
For the latest issue of Freshly Inked we have done something that we have never done before—we based the issue around famed tattoo collector Yallzee. As guest editor of this…
Yallzee’s Geometric Tattoos
May 9, 2016
Don’t mistake the simplicity of the geometric tattoo for a lack of skill. In order to create the perfect geometric piece a tattoo artist has to have impeccable placement, an…
Yallzee’s Awesome Angel Tattoos
May 5, 2016
This gallery contains 20 awesome angel tattoos, #15 will leave you breathless. Angel tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo designs of all. Not only are angel tattoos beautiful…
Yallzee’s Wolf Tattoos
May 4, 2016
Check out Yallzee’s 21 incredible wolf tattoos. Photo #11 is guaranteed to make you scream. Prepare to be impressed. Yallzee’s picks for wolf tattoos are nothing short of amazing. In…
Yallzee’s Star Wars Tattoos for May The Fourth
May 4, 2016
This gallery contains 17 phenomenal Star Wars tattoos; #7 will have you longing to turn to the dark side of the Force. The Force is strong with these Star Wars…
Yallzee’s Knee Tattoos
May 3, 2016
This gallery contains 17 remarkable knee tattoos, #14 will make you jump right out of your skin! One of the easiest ways to tell if someone is a tough guy…
VIDEO: This Soapy Tattoo Reveal Video Will Blow Your Mind
May 3, 2016
People on the internet are unhappy with the latest tattoo reveal trend: The soapy tattoo reveal. Surely by now you’ve seen a video or two? See? There’s an example of a…
Artist Illma Gore Attacked By Trump Supporter Over Drawing
May 3, 2016
Artist Illma Gore earned some notoriety about a month ago when she unveiled a pastel pencil drawing of a nude Donald Trump—complete with a notable micropenis—entitled Make America Great Again;…
Yallzee’s Tattoos Inspired by Animation
May 2, 2016
This gallery contains 18 amazing tattoos inspired by animation, #13 will give you all of the feelings. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s always OK to love cartoons.…
Meet Graffiti Artist Turned Tattoo Genius, Norm Will Rise
April 29, 2016
Some of our favorite celebrities’ go-to tattoo artists, like Bang Bang in New York City and Dr. Woo in Hollywood, have become household names for their life-like designs and incredibly…
Yallzee’s Remarkable 3D Tattoos
April 29, 2016
Get ready for 19 3D tattoos that will warp your mind, you’ll never believe that #7 is a real tattoo. It’s truly amazing what tattoo artists can do nowadays. As…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Foot Tattoos
April 28, 2016
This gallery contains 19 fantastic foot tattoos, #13 will have you curling your toes. There are very few places more painful to get tattooed than your foot, so you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Neck Tattoos
April 27, 2016
This gallery contains 22 outstanding neck tattoos, once you see #10 you’ll be inspired to get your very own neck tattoo! Getting a neck tattoo is a huge decision that…
Want a Tattoo of the Sacramento Kings New Logo? They’ll Pick up the Tab
April 27, 2016
In an effort to distract their fans from yet another season spent at the bottom of the NBA standings, the Sacramento Kings unveiled a new set of logos this week.…
Girly Tattoos
April 26, 2016
This gallery contains some of the cutest girly tattoos. People who are out of the loop seem to think that the idea of a girl tattoo is an oxymoron, they…
Yallzee’s Devil Tattoos
April 26, 2016
Get ready to embrace your bad side with this gallery of 10 devil tattoos, #6 appears to be going straight to Hell. Ever since the earliest days of American Traditional…
Meet The Author of ‘Why Does Mommy Have Tattoos?’
April 25, 2016
Marilyn Rondón’s first children’s book, Why Does Mommy Have Tattoos?, hits stands this May, and it will pull your kid off his or her hoverboard without a fight. Get to know the author…
Yallzee’s Amazing Black & Grey Tattoos You May Have Missed
April 25, 2016
This gallery contains 23 amazing black & grey tattoos, tattoo #5 will leave you in awe. There are so many phenomenal tattoo artists specializing in black & grey tattoos that…
Yallzee’s Daruma Tattoos
April 25, 2016
Fans of Japanese art will love these 10 Daruma tattoos, #6 will have every child of the 1980s squealing with glee! Daruma dolls are one of the most recognizable forms…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Cover Up Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This gallery features 20 tattoo mistakes that were transformed into works of art. Cover up #13 will leave you in absolute awe. Sometimes even the best of us end up…
Yallzee’s Delicious Pizza Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This entire gallery of pizza tattoos will leave your mouth watering, tattoo #10 is reserved for real party dudes. Everyone loves pizza and if you’re here you love tattoos, therefore…
Yallzee’s Amazing Dragon Tattoos
April 19, 2016
Dragon tattoos are some of the most common tattoo designs of all. But don’t think that just because they are common that they aren’t worthy of our praise. The mythological…
Yallzee’s Bloody Tattoos
April 14, 2016
This gallery contains 20 of the bloodiest tattoos you’ve ever seen, fans of scary movies will lose their mind over #17 No, this list is not of fresh tattoo bleeding,…
Man Turns Tattoo of Ex-Wife Into the Devil
April 14, 2016
A man covered up a portrait tattoo of his ex-wife with a portrait of the devil. Not just any devil. Not a cute little floaty devil that sits on your shoulder…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Feather Tattoos
April 8, 2016
This gallery has 10 Fantastic Feather Tattoos, the creativity behind #4 will amaze you. Is there anything sexier than a well placed feather tattoo? The popular tattoo design has taken…
Poppy Tattoos
April 7, 2016
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…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Skull Tattoos Part 2
April 7, 2016
This gallery contains 20 tremendous skull tattoos, we bet that #15 will absolutely blow your mind! It’s impossible to consider yourself a fan of tattoos and tattoo art without having…
Memorial Tattoos Using a Loved One’s Ashes
April 5, 2016
12 Amazing Memorial Tattoos Using a Loved One’s Ashes, Your Heart Will Melt When You see #6 If you are looking for memorial tattoo ideas we really must recommend a…
Preview of the Sexy New Inked Girls W/ Talleigha and 11 More Gorgeous Models
April 5, 2016
Cover model Talleigha is just one of 12 drop dead gorgeous tattooed women waiting for you wearing almost nothing but ink in the latest Inked Girls. The new issue (available…
The Beautiful and Talented Miryam Lumpini
April 4, 2016
Miryam Lumpini is so much more than just a pretty face, but she certainly is that as well! Lumpini was born in Sweden where she learned to tattoo at the…
Kiss of Death Tattoos
April 1, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Few things in this world are deadlier the perfect kiss. You know the kind that I’m talking about—the kind of kiss that makes you weak in…
Hand Heart Tattoos
April 1, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Get ready to feel the love, folks! Inked rounded up a lovie-dovie, warm and fuzzy gallery of hand hearts—you know, the shape you make when you…
Delicate White Ink Tattoos
March 31, 2016
White ink tattoos are all the rage these days. There is something cool about the subtlety of a white ink tattoo that we adore. It allows you to have some…
Yallzee’s Out of this World Alien Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Every time I stare up at the night sky I can’t help but marvel at the hundreds of stars before me. Yes, I know there are literally millions of stars,…
Flaming Skull Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Let’s pretend that you are on an all tattoo episode of The Family Feud. Can you picture it? Richard Dawson, Steve Harvey or whoever you…
Black Heart Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Clap your hands if your heart is as dark as your clothes. For those that are loud and proud of their dark personality—we are—these black heart…
Sea Life Tattoos Pt. 1
March 30, 2016
Welcome to the tattoo aquarium. Here you’ll find an array of fish, sharks, whales, squid and other sea life doing their thing in the deep blue sea. The artists featured…
Sexy Women with Impeccable Ink
March 29, 2016
Is there anything sexier than a woman with great curves and some amazing tattoos? Clearly you agree with us, you are at Inkedmag.com after all. In this gallery we have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Chest Tattoos for Men and Women
March 29, 2016
Most tattooers get visibly excited when they have a chance to work on an entire chest piece. It is such an enormous piece of real estate and there are so…
EXCLUSIVE: 15 of the Most Outrageous Bagels and an Interview with Their Creator
March 25, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text If you’re holding a rainbow bagel that was not purchased in Brooklyn, drop it. Drop it now. Because that means it was not crafted by…
Snapchat’s Face Swap Goes Tattoo Crazy
March 24, 2016
For the last couple of weeks people have been going nuts with the new Face Swap option on Snapchat. For all of the non-millennials out there, Face Swap uses some…
Tattoos for Bartenders
March 24, 2016
It’s time we give bartenders a little bit of love. They really do the lord’s work; can you imagine still cracking a smile while serving drinks to pushy drunks for…
Yallzee’s Amazing Arm Sleeves
March 24, 2016
When creating the perfect sleeve an artist has to consider a heck of a lot more than just the individual tattoo. Regardless of which style the artist is working in,…
16 Tattoos Celebrating Recovery
March 23, 2016
Our mental health can be a fragile thing. It often takes amazing strength to beat addiction. Sometimes it helps to have motivational reminders around… what better way than a visual…
Tattoos of Cocktails
March 23, 2016
The following gallery of tattoos is perfect for all of you who have had a rough day and want nothing more than to lay back with an umbrella drink and…
Yallzee’s Ridiculously Creative Tattoos
March 23, 2016
All tattoos are creative, they are made by artists after all. But sometimes a tattooer thinks way outside of the box and comes up with something the likes of which…
Armpit Tattoos Pt. 1
March 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Not all armpits stink! Thanks to the tattooers of the world, these folks officially have beautiful pits and clever tattoos. With the lift of an arm,…
We Know… These Aren’t Tattoos
March 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Believe it or not, there are art forms that are just as impressive as tattoos. Keeping to the body, (because the body is arguably the greatest…
Yallzee’s Amazing Lettering Tattoos
March 21, 2016
The uninitiated may believe that tattooing script should be one of the easiest things to accomplish, but let it be known that many of the most renowned artists in the…
American Indian Tattoos Pt. 2
March 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Ladies and gentlemen, we now honor the great American Indians of our time with glorious tattoos by talented artists. The American Indian physique and image is…
Love Tattoos
March 21, 2016
This gallery is for all of the romantics out there, hopeless and otherwise. Love is the strongest emotion that we feel and in many ways might be the one thing…
Awesome Tattoos Inspired by Mickey Mouse
March 18, 2016
Who would have ever thought that a mouse would eventually rule the world of entertainment? That would be crazy. But that’s just what Mickey Mouse, and more importantly the people…
American Indian Tattoos Pt. 1
March 17, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text American Indians have long-adorned themselves in decorative clothing and accessories made of animal hides, feathers, and even teeth. Unlike we millennials, their wardrobe held high significance.…
Glyph Tattoos
March 17, 2016
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…
Yallzee’s Gorgeous Rose Tattoos
March 17, 2016
It doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman, every romantic love roses. The delicate flowers are simply beautiful, and even more beautiful when they are the subject…
Australian Artist Offers Free Tattoos to Cover Up Self-Harm Scars
March 16, 2016
A 22-year-old tattoo artist from Brisbane, Australia is offering free tattoos to people who have self-harmed, as a means of moving on from their past and covering up their scars. On…
Hamsa Tattoos
March 16, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text To an onlooker, hamsa tattoos just look like cool designs filled with great detail and often lots of color. But there is so much more than…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Black and Grey Back Pieces
March 16, 2016
When it comes to TVs we demand to be able to see every color in the rainbow, but when we’re talking about tattoos we don’t mind kicking it old school…
Flowers and Vines
March 14, 2016
Tattoos of flowers and vines are divine! They are oh so relevant to the approaching spring time. Each and every one makes us wish we had wine, to join us…
Yallzee’s Demonic Hannya Tattoos
March 14, 2016
in both American Traditional tattooing and black and grey tattooing there is one image that dominates over all others—the skull. In Japanese tattooing there are some skulls, but the real…
Freshly Inked Preview With Guest Editor BJ Betts
March 14, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text We’re happy to present a very special issue of Freshly Inked guest edited by BJ Betts. We told the lettering master to get together a…
Yalzee’s Amazing Tattoos Inspired by Salvador Dali
March 11, 2016
Salvador Dali would absolutely adore this gallery of tattoos curated by Yallzee. The surreal artist loved to push boundaries so we are guessing that he would see kindred spirits in…
Christ Tattoos
March 10, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Many have invested their faith in a religion of sort. Then again, many have not. No matter which category you fall into or the beliefs you…
Illuminati Tattoos
March 9, 2016
The Illuminati are the people behind the scenes that control everything about this world… or at least that’s what conspiracy theorists believe. While we’re not so sure about how much…
Snow White Tattoos
March 9, 2016
Hi ho. Hi ho. Off to get tattooed we go… The tale of Snow White is one of those very rare stories that virtually everyone knows. It’s easy to fall…
Tattoos for Nurses
March 8, 2016
So many times people praise doctors and overlook the real heroes—nurses. Nurses are the ones that do the real dirty work when you are in the hospital, and they are…
Emoji Tattoos
March 8, 2016
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…
Yallzee’s Women With Amazing Tattoos
March 3, 2016
If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a million times—nothing enhances a woman’s beauty quite like a perfectly placed tattoo. Or body suit, for that matter. Yallzee has curated…
Yallzee’s Slithering Snake Tattoos
March 2, 2016
Snakes are absolutely fascinating. The legless reptiles have been the subject of scorn and fear since biblical times, and with good reason! Not only are they strange looking, but some…
Sexy Inked Girls Part II
March 2, 2016
Life is hard. It shouldn’t be. You deserve to have pep in your step, so what cheers you up? Pizza? Beer? Playing hooky from your job? How about a Grade…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Beautiful Scenery
March 1, 2016
So often when considering tattoos we pay attention only to the subject matter that is the center of attention—the skull, the lizard, the portrait, etc. We shouldn’t be so quick…
Damn, Daniel! Back Again with that Pop Culture Tattoo!
February 29, 2016
Damn, Daniel! By now those two words have been lasered into the psyche of us all thanks to one of the more ridiculous viral videos we’ve ever seen. It was…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Dark Imagery
February 29, 2016
If you are prone to nightmares you may not want to venture any further, this gallery is strictly for the brave. But if you are the type of person who…
Yallzee’s Religious Tattoos
February 26, 2016
Tattoos allow you to wear your beliefs on your sleeve, quite literally, so it’s no surprise that religious themes are extremely popular for tattoos. Showing faith through ink is an…
Yallzee’s Mesmerizing Eye Tattoos
February 26, 2016
They say that our eyes are the window to our souls; we find that this is also true in the tattooed version of eyes. Whenever I see a tattoo of…
Yallzee’s Grab Bag of Beyond Impressive Tattoos
February 25, 2016
We spend so much time putting tattoos into neat little categories, like color biomechanical using pre-Industrial Revolution technology or ultra-realistic black and grey portraiture of children, that sometimes we lose…
You Will Never Have to ‘Like’ Anything On Facebook Again
February 25, 2016
You are no longer expected to Like anything on Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg’s pride and joy now allows users to reveal their anger, love, or shock without liking or commenting on a post. So…
Yallzee’s Incredible Hand Tattoos
February 24, 2016
We’ve got to hand it to these tattoo artists. OK, that was a terrible joke. But you know what’s not terrible? These incredible hand tattoos! Once your hands are tattooed…
Yallzee’s Amazing Skull Tattoos Part 1
February 24, 2016
We are guessing that if there was any possible way to catalog every tattoo that’s ever been inked—and trust us, this is impossible, we have tried—skull tattoos would be the…
Yallzee’s Remarkably Colorful Back Pieces
February 23, 2016
There are few tasks a tattoo artist craves more than being given the chance to let their imagination run wild on an enormous back piece. The back offers the most…
The Most Outrageous Milkshakes You’ve Ever Seen
February 23, 2016
The milkshakes at Black Tap in SoHo are guaranteed to blow your mind. We have no idea how one begins drinking (eating?) one of these bad boys, but we’re willing…
Ashley Michelle’s Hottest Instagrams
February 22, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Ashley Michelle is one of those glorious creations that graces the earth once every not so often. She is a tattooed gift that your Instagram feed…
Tattoos Inspired by Federico Bebber
February 22, 2016
Federico Bebber is an Italian digital artist who specializes in creating surreal and haunting portraits by altering photographs. His work has been reproduced or used as inspiration by tattoo artists…
Yallzee’s Biomech/Organic Tattoos
February 19, 2016
Biomech tattoos are often overlooked when considering the artistry of tattoos. In actuality this kind of tattoo requires an enormous amount of skill to pull off. A lot of thought…
Tattoos That Look Like Stone
February 18, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Creating a stonework tattoo is no walk in the park. Imagine the difficulty in cementing real-life stonework—the patience and precision that task requires—and then multiply it…
Yallzee’s Out of this World Stormtrooper Tattoos
February 18, 2016
Anyone who has ever watched any of the Star Wars films knows these two things about stormtroopers—they look badass and they can’t aim to save their lives. The foot soldiers…
Yallzee Presents 21 Amazing Small Bangers
February 16, 2016
While we heap praise on back pieces and full body suits that doesn’t mean we can’t throw some love towards the little bangers. An artist can still spend an immense…
Yallzee Presents 20 Amazing Asian Inspired Backpieces
February 15, 2016
There are few things more impressive than an enormous and cohesive full back piece. It takes an extreme amount of artistry and consideration to create a tattoo that takes up…
Scott Campbell Inks Romantic Couples For Free… With a Catch
February 12, 2016
One of the most revered tattoo artists in the industry, Scott Campbell, has come up with a new niche—free tattoos for people willing to take a massive risk. Last November…
Whole Foods Might Put Tattoo Parlors Inside Stores
February 12, 2016
How do you feel about grabbing your groceries while waiting for your tattoo appointment? Whole Foods Market, the super healthy, friendly, and pricy food store, is launching a new food market chain…
Kylie Jenner Well On Her Way to Becoming a Tattoo Addict
February 12, 2016
Kim Kardashian may be of the mindset that you should never “put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” but half-sister Kylie Jenner obviously doesn’t agree. The model recently posted a…
Tattoos Featuring The Walking Dead
February 11, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Prepare yourself for the BEST VALENTINE’S DAY EVER. The Walking Dead Season Six mid-season premiere airs Sunday, February 14 on AMC! That means more Daryl, more…
The Tattooed Mona Lisa and More Inked Up Works of Art
February 10, 2016
Nicolas Amiard, a graphic designer and artist from Paris, has given a facelift to some of the fine art that his hometown is renowned for. Amiard is clearly an admirer…
Tattoos by Sean From Texas
February 10, 2016
It’s very important when you analyze the tattoo portfolio of Sean from Texas that you don’t mistake simplicity for poor craftsmanship. Sean has made a name for himself by using…
Help Clint Cummings From ‘Ink Master’ Battle Cancer
February 9, 2016
Recently tattoo artist and Ink Master season 2 cast member Clint Cummings announced that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a video posted to his Instagram Cummings said, “So, before…
The New Inked Girls W/ Refen Doe and 12 More Sexy Tattooed Women
February 9, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and you’ll hardly believe all of the sexiness we have in store for you. Cover model Refen Doe frolics through…
Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo
February 8, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…
Tattoos by Hannah Pixie Sykes
February 5, 2016
Hannah Pixie Sykes, owner of Black Sabbath Tattoo in Sheffield, England, manages to do more with black ink than many artists can do with all the colors of the rainbow.…
Tattoos by Szalai ‘Tibi’ Tibor
February 5, 2016
Hungarian tattoo artist Szalai “Tibi” Tibor creates some stunningly realistic looking tattoos. His portrait work is amazing, his flowers beautiful, but it is his tattoo of an enormous spider that…
Tattoos by Sandry Riffard
February 5, 2016
Every tattoo artist has done 1,000 skull tattoos in their time, so it takes a very special effort to stand out from all the rest. Sandry Riffard‘s black and grey…
Tattoos by Brandon Crone
February 5, 2016
Here’s a free tip—if you want to get a tattoo from Brandon Crone give him a lot of space with which to work. Crone does some of the coolest geometric…
Beyond the Ink – Take a Tour of Alysha Nett’s Tattoos
February 4, 2016
Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…
Tattoos by Giena Todryk
February 4, 2016
To look through Giena Todryk‘s tattoo portfolio is to simulate doing half the world’s peyote at once and going on an adventure. The German artist’s work is filled with colors…
Fall In Love With Rosie
February 4, 2016
Rosie, a.k.a. Lady Misfit, will eat your heart out. The bold beauty has mastered the art of taking a selfie, is covered in ink, and has curves that kill. She’s…
The Best of the Butt Heart Tattoo Trend
February 3, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Butt heart tattoos give the comment “dat ass doe” a whole new meaning. Butt heart tattoos may also make you inclined to comment such. Say it…
Perfectly Placed Tattoos
February 3, 2016
Perhaps the most important thing a person and a tattooer must decide on is placement. Picking the perfect spot on your body for new ink can make or break the…
Modern Day Pinups 1
February 2, 2016
The classics never go out of style. That’s why pinup photography is just as sexy now as it was back when our grandfathers were painting their favorite girls onto the…
Creators of NBA 2K16 Being Sued Over LeBron’s Ink
February 2, 2016
As tattoo fans we were thrilled when we heard that NBA 2K16 video game would include the real life ink of all of our favorite players. It turns out that…
Ted Cruz Embraces His Tattooed Alter Ego
February 2, 2016
Early in 2014 we reported on what we thought was nothing more than a clever bit of street art satire—a poster featuring a tattooed Sen. Ted Cruz promoting his “Blacklisted…
Valentine’s Day Treats
January 29, 2016
It’s hard to know exactly what you should get for your valentine. Every year is almost always the same, the typical red roses and a heart shaped box of over…
Rebooted Scooby Doo Series Gives Shaggy and Fred Tattoos
January 28, 2016
DC Comics must be officially out of new ideas. That’s the only way that you can explain what they are doing by rebooting many of the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoons and…
Hopeless Romantic
January 28, 2016
No matter how hard we may try and be on the outside we all have a gooey, romantic core. The hopeless romantics among us just can’t help listening to that…
Mandala Tattoos
January 27, 2016
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…
18 Amazing Line Tattoos
January 26, 2016
As we spend our days marveling at each new development in the world of color realism or black and grey, it’s easy to forget that at times a simple line…
Fibonacci Spiral Tattoos
January 26, 2016
Most of the time we like to think that art and math are completely different fields with very little overlap. How then does one explain the beauty found in Fibonacci…
Pet Memorial Tattoos
January 25, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Losing a loved one is possibly the most difficult pain a person will ever endure. It leaves wounds only time can heal and memories that make…
21 More Backside Tattoos
January 25, 2016
To paraphrase the great philosopher Sir Mix-A-Lot, we like inked butts and we cannot lie. We’re not just fans of tattoos on butts—although we definitely are that—but we also like…
Beyond The Ink – The Dangerously Sexy Venom Blackbird
January 22, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
The Alluring Photography of Wolfe Thunders
January 22, 2016
All it takes is a brief glance at the photography portfolio of Wolfe Thunders to realize that he is the luckiest man on Earth. Not only does he get to…
Freshly Inked Preview With Carlos Torres
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The new issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit the newsstands and you will not believe what we’ve got in store for you. Every…
Kawaii Tattoos
January 21, 2016
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!…
Middle Finger Tattoos
January 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Sometimes all you want to do is stick it to the man. To finally fulfill that dream of cursing out your boss, throwing up the middle…
Ornamental Tattoos
January 21, 2016
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,…
Buddha Tattoos
January 21, 2016
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…
You Won’t Believe Who Kat Von D is Dating
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text It appears that the tattoo community has a brand new inked power couple. LA Ink’s Kat Von D has been seen out and about with…
Urban Beauties
January 19, 2016
This list is all about two things—ink and booties. Every alluring model in this gallery has a fair share of both. We’ve included some of the most crush worthy babes…
Sarah Hyland Got A Sexy Sideboob Tattoo
January 19, 2016
The adorable Sarah Hyland, best known for her sassy role on Modern Family as Haley Dunphy, spent time with tattooer Dr. Woo on Sunday, January 17. But they just hung…
Tattoo Polaroids Last Forever
January 15, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text You don’t have to be a hipster to think Polaroid pictures are cool. Not to mention they are also a great alternative for naughty photos as…
Inked Girls In The Shower
January 15, 2016
It was almost two years ago that we gave you the glorious list of our Inked Girls lounging around their bathtubs. To make up for lost time, we figured what…
Mouthwatering Sushi Tattoos
January 15, 2016
Sushi is no fun unless you share with everyone! Seriously, give me that fucking piece of salmon. Also, don’t ever ask for a piece of my roll. I’m still sort…
Imagining Classic Tattoo Shops in Today’s World
January 14, 2016
Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins came into the world on January 14th, 1911. On what would have been his 105th birthday we decided to take a look back at his legendary…
Someone Actually Made Brock Lesnar’s Knife Tattoo
January 14, 2016
Brock Lesnar is not the type of person that you would want to get into a tussle with. The WWE Superstar and former UFC champion is jacked beyond what we…
Tattoos by Dan Bythewood
January 14, 2016
To say that Dan Bythewood creates amazing American Traditional tattoos is really only hitting the tip of the iceberg. Tattooing out of New York Adorned, Bythewood has shown the ability…
You’ll Never Look At Martha Stewart The Same Way Again
January 13, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text We’ve been waiting far too long for an iconic homemaker to take the tattoo plunge. Finally, Martha Stewart got inked. Stewart took to Twitter yesterday, January…
Gay Pride Tattoos
January 13, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Gay marriage was legalized in all 50 states on June 26, 2015. It was a day that will forever be remembered by Americans. Before that ruling…
Tattoos by Caroline Karenine
January 13, 2016
If you are looking to get a feminine tattoo with damn near perfect placement we highly recommend you seek out Caroline Karenine. As she travels between Brussels, Paris and Lausanne,…
Inked Logo
January 12, 2016
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…
10 Things That Are More Likely To Happen Than Winning the Powerball
January 11, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text You can’t win it if you’re not in it. And you probably can’t win it even if you are in it. Hopeful Americans that have lined…
The Unique Portraiture of Dzikson
January 11, 2016
Rafael Marquez, better known throughout the tattoo community as Dzikson, tattoos portraits unlike any other artist we have ever seen. Each of his tattoos is a lesson in how to…
Tattoos of Bill Nye the Science Guy
January 11, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Bill Nye the Science Guy! BILL! BILL! BILL! Ladies and gentlemen, you will now have that song stuck in your head for the rest of eternity……
You Can Watch This Sailor Jerry Documentary For Free All January Long
January 8, 2016
Happy Birthday, Sailor Jerry! Grab a drink and make sure it has some Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum in it. The rum company is celebrating iconic Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ 105th birthday…
Ray Liotta Talks About Meeting a Fan with a Liotta Tattoo
January 7, 2016
Here at Inked we spend a lot of time introducing you to amazing artists and reminding people that good work ain’t cheap. If this Ray Liotta fan had only listened…
Myths and Misconceptions About Tattoos Debunked
January 7, 2016
It was only a short time ago that seemingly everyone believed that only gang members and punks got tattoos. People also thought that getting ink would set people up for…
Whose booty is this? Hint: The Tattoos Give it Away
January 6, 2016
After many heated arguments with loved ones we were starting to believe that being able to name any celebrity just by seeing their tattoos was a completely worthless skill, then…
Julia Carlson from ‘Ink Master’ Needs Your Help
January 5, 2016
Our hearts are hurting for Ink Master‘s sweetheart, Julia Carlson. The season 5 contestant lost her husband Albert unexpectedly and now she’s on a mission to get him a headstone…
Tattoos by Megan Hoogland
January 5, 2016
Megan Hoogland, a tattoo artist out of Mankato, Minn., has always stunned us with the diversity of her portfolio. Hoogland is able to switch between black & grey and color;…
Tattooing Ruled a ‘Protected Artistic Expression’ by Federal Court
January 4, 2016
While tattooing is far more accepted by the mainstream than it was a few decades ago, tattooists sometimes feel like they are fighting an uphill battle against local government. Business…
One of These Things is Not Like The Other
December 31, 2015
The following gif is sure to blow your mind. On the one side you see a delicious hot dog being prepared (albeit improperly because ketchup is for children and fools),…
This is Why You Don’t Haggle Over Tattoos
December 31, 2015
Tattooing is a job, plain and simple. While tattooers love making pieces of art and sending them out into the world, they aren’t doing it just for their health. So…
Tattoos that Could Only Exist in 2015
December 29, 2015
With 2015 coming to an end it’s only normal to look back on all the wackiness the year had to offer. And if you are anything like we are your…
Beyond the Ink – Bleed Gold With the Gorgeous Misty Mason
December 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Bang Bang Gives Kylie Jenner Some Sanity
December 28, 2015
Sanity is a hard thing to hold on to in this crazy world of ours, but that’s no longer a concern for Kylie Jenner. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star…
The Force For Toys
December 23, 2015
With the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens being so close to the holidays, it isn’t a surprise that almost every single store you walk into is filled to…
We’re Celebrating Festivus With Seinfeld Tattoos
December 23, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text It was July 5, 1989 when America was first graced by the genius sitcom that is Seinfeld. It was almost ten years later, on December 18,…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Inked Girls Wish You A Happy Hump Day
December 23, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text You did it. You’re half way there. You have two full work days left and then it is the weekend. In just a short 48 hours…
Inked Girls Preview Featuring the Lovely Tina Louise
December 23, 2015
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams with hot photo sets. It all begins with cover model Tina Louise.…
TOP TATTOO ARTISTS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2016
December 23, 2015
Every single day, the Inked crew searches the depths of the interwebs for the hottest and newest tattoos, artists, and inked girls. As the end of 2015 rapidly approaches, we…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
Anatomical Heart and Brain Tattoos
December 16, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Not all of us are brain surgeons or cardiologists with the ability to look at real brains and hearts all day long, so the people of…
The Best of Tattooed Twitter (and Tumblr)
December 16, 2015
Be honest, the internet can be a frightening place. Just about anything and everything is available for viewing and discussion (usually heated, angry rants), even tattoos. With trolls lurking on…
Pixar Tattoos
December 15, 2015
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…
Tattooed Model Torrie Blake
December 15, 2015
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Torrie Blake seconds after having laid eyes upon her. The mixture of her innocent face, the joie de vivre that emanates from…
Mother Revamps Her Tattoo for Transgender Son
December 14, 2015
Getting a tattoo to represent a family member, friend, or even a celebrity is a permanent way to commemorate that person in an artistic way that will last a lifetime.…
Emily Shephard Poses for My Beachy Side
December 14, 2015
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to gawk at marvelous photos of a gorgeous tattooed woman and say that you are doing it for a good cause, so…
Tattooed Model Tasha Mackenzie
December 14, 2015
The Gold Coast of Australia is home to some of the most beautiful women in the world, including the gorgeous Tasha Mackenzie. Tasha is a bit of a double feature.…
The Dried Flower Body Art of Verity Cumming
December 9, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Link Temporary body art has been all the rage lately. People are sporting everything from temporary tattoos to glitter paint and even fake freckles and beauty…
Outrageous Realism Pencil Drawings
December 9, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Prepare to have your mind blown. The realism pencil drawings that follow are so good they look as if you can pull them right out of…
This Tattoo Artist Didn’t Let Being Born Without Arms Derail His Dream
December 8, 2015
Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text From an early age Brian Tagalog loved drawing and wanted to pursue a career as a tattoo artist. Tagalog put in a ton…
Christmas Tattoos
December 8, 2015
The one drawback of Christmas is that it only comes around once a year. Well, unless you do some crazy traveling across the International Date Line to get back to…
Snowflake Tattoos
December 7, 2015
Although the weather this year has been fairly mild in comparison to years past, winter is rapidly creeping up. Long gone are the days where you could wear shorts and…
Tattooed Model Brieane Pace
December 7, 2015
Brieane Pace stands out from the crowd of tattooed models thanks to the way her look combines innocence with rebellion. Her face says “girl next door,” but all that ink…
Tattooed Model Tessa Lizz
December 4, 2015
Happy belated birthday to the stunning Tessa Lizz of Orange, California. This tattooed model and the musical mastermind behind EDM duo, Arius, turned 25 on December 3rd, and the curvaceous…
Winter is the Best Time To Get Tattooed
December 3, 2015
Hundreds of thousands of tattoos are created every day, all over the world, 365 days a year. But did you know that there is recommended season to get a tattoo?…
Anime Tattoos
December 2, 2015
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…
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Tattoos
December 2, 2015
We are still two weeks away from the premier of the massively anticipated Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Two long and horrible weeks that will seem like an…
Tattooed Model Brittany Hetzer
December 1, 2015
Brittany Hetzer is one of the most beautiful inked models that we have seen for quite some time. You may recognize her from the cover of a recent issue of…
This Toddler’s Walker is Out of This World Thanks to a Tattoo Artist
November 30, 2015
It’s the season of giving, and tattoo artist Nathan Gerger has taken that to heart in the best way by decking out a walker for two-year-old Henri “Kai” Grabill. Kai…
Ashes to Ink
November 25, 2015
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…
InkedShop Girl Approved Gifts
November 25, 2015
We love Inked Girls and they love the InkedShop. If you are shopping for the tattooed girl(s) in your life here’s a few gifts that the experts (tattooed models) liked…
VIDEO – See 100 Years of Tattoos on One Lucky Lady
November 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Answering an ad to let an artist tattoo you may seem risky, especially when he’ll be tattooing you not once but 11 times. So it…
Check Out The New Freshly Inked With Rose Hardy
November 23, 2015
Every tattoo fan worth his salt is going to be lining up to grab a copy of the latest issue of Freshly Inked. While the issue won’t be hitting newsstands…
12 Feminist Tattoos That Scream Girl Power
November 23, 2015
Feminism means different things to different people. One way a feminist might be described is someone who strives to challenge traditional gender roles and fights for the societal, monetary, and…
Chakra Tattoos
November 20, 2015
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…
Tattoos For You, Cowboy
November 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Country-inspired tattoos look the way a good country song sounds. Boots, whiskey, guitars, pickup trucks, romance—the life of a true cowboy or cowgirl is simple. Maybe…
Chandelier Tattoos
November 19, 2015
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…
Beyond The Ink: The Gorgeous Cervena Fox
November 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Tattoos Honoring Paris
November 19, 2015
Getting a tattoo can be one of the most therapeutic experiences a person can go through in the wake of tragedy. Just ask any inked person sporting a reminder of…
10 Top Tattoo Artists Working in Paris, France
November 18, 2015
On November 13th, 2015, a series of terrorist attacks rocked Paris, France. There were a total of three suicide bombings and four shootings between 9:20pm and 10:00pm Central European Time…
Are LED Light Implants the Future?
November 18, 2015
If this is the future of body modification, it is bright, well, at least the lights are. Tattoo artists are beginning to implant LED lights beneath people’s skin in an effort to…
Tattoos Without a Black Outline
November 13, 2015
While there are hundreds of different tattoo styles out there, most of them follow the same principles of design. Smooth shading, bold color saturation, and a steady black outline. Yet…
Lock and Key Tattoos
November 13, 2015
Locks and keys have been used symbolically throughout all styles of tattooing. While they are able to take on multiple meanings for the wearer, they often represent freedom, secrecy, and…
Lotus Flower Tattoos
November 13, 2015
Gifting a bouquet of flowers is always a sweet gesture, but most of the time we don’t know what the flowers we’re giving or receiving represent. Tattoos on the other…
Video: The Tattooing Robot Has Been Improved
November 13, 2015
Last year a group of design students responded to a challenge from the French Cultural Ministry and modified a 3D printer to turn it into a tattoo machine. The machine…
Mosaic Tattoos
November 12, 2015
Mosaics are pieces of art created by arranging small pieces of tile, glass, or stone to create a larger picture. While that is not something that would be possible to…
Tattoo Statistics
November 12, 2015
How many people have tattoos? How much money do we spend on our ink each year? How common is it to get a cover up tattoo? If these are questions…
Tattoos Using The Color Marsala
November 11, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Pantone is a printing company that began in 1962 and has since become the authority on color and color communication. The printing company has been producing…
Things You Should Never Say at a Tattoo Shop
November 10, 2015
The tattoo and body modification world is by definition accepting and diverse. The first people to really develop a tattoo culture in America were rebels and outcasts but today anyone…
This Tattoo Trend Must Be Stopped
November 10, 2015
Both athletes and the fans that love them have been known for being more than a little bit superstitious. Everybody seems to have their little routine that they go through…
The Best Places on the Body To Get Your First Tattoo
November 10, 2015
Now I am going to preface this with something that you probably don’t want to hear. All tattoos hurt, no matter what. A tattoo by definition is pain; it is…
Gemstone Tattoos
November 9, 2015
In 1961, Shirley Bassey sang the words “Diamonds are Forever” to go along with the James Bond installment of the same name. And you know what else is forever? Tattoos!…
Modified Skull Tattoos
November 9, 2015
Skulls have been a popular subject for tattoo artists across all styles, from American Traditional to photorealism and beyond. They are classic, readable, and popular due to the fact that…
Exclusive: SuicideGirls x Inked
November 6, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Since 2003, the iconic brand of alternative pin-up models, SuicideGirls, has hosted a pop culture packed and nerd enticing burlesque tour known as Blackheart Burlesque. The…
James Bond Tattoos
November 6, 2015
The iconic James Bond will be returning to theaters for the 24th time when SPECTRE opens this Friday. We have to say, we’ve become quite fond of Daniel Craig’s performance…
10 Reasons People Get Tattooed
November 6, 2015
Our reasoning for getting tattooed usually changes over time. Initially, we often get tattoos that have a lot of meaning behind them. It’s not unusual to feel that the more…
Body Positive Tattoos
November 5, 2015
Tattoo artists have been capturing the feminine mystique in their tattoos since the art form began—from the hula dancers of the Sailor Jerry era to the geishas of traditional Japanese…
Test Drive Your Tattoo With Momentary Ink
November 5, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text I can’t tell you how many people that I have met who have cold feet about getting a tattoo. Other than the trepidation over pain, their…
Tattoos that Stand the Test of Time
November 4, 2015
Over the past few decades, the tattoo industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of tattoo styles and designs that a person can choose from. Ten years ago,…
Tattoos With Gold and Silver Coloring
November 4, 2015
Gold and silver are trademark colors for royalty and luxury. They add a special pop of shine in tattoos and it takes great skill for a tattoo artist to master…
Tattoos to Raise Awareness
November 3, 2015
One of the most appealing things about tattoos is the way attention that they attract. When you have a bright and bold tattoo sticking out from under your shirt everyone…
Orange Ink Tattoos
November 3, 2015
As a color that radiates emotion, energy, and passion, orange packs a powerful punch in any tattoo. Often seen as the underdog of an artist’s color palette, orange is often…
Tattoos of Textures
November 2, 2015
During the season 6 finale of Ink Master judge Oliver Peck made a comment that got us to thinking. While analyzing the back piece turned in by Chris Blinston, Peck…
Best Tattooed Girl Costumes
November 2, 2015
Another amazing Halloween has come and gone in the blink of an eye. But before we say farewell to one of our favorite days of the year, we have found…
One Continuous Line Tattoos
November 2, 2015
Continuous line drawings are a popular style of sketching, perfected by the likes of well known master Pablo Picasso and contemporary influencer Pierre Emmanuel Godet. While these designs may look…
The Dark Side of Disney
October 30, 2015
Illustrator Jeffrey Thomas loves drawing Disney characters, he just happens to see them in a little differently than you and I do. When Thomas looks at Jasmine, for example, he…
Tattoos From ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’
October 28, 2015
If you grew up in the 1980s chances are that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a very formative book for you. Either you loved the collection of…
Adorable Monsters by M.S. Corley
October 27, 2015
After years of being terrified of monsters like Medusa, the Succubus, werewolves and vampires the drawings of M.S. Corley are making us rethink that position. The illustrator has been spending…
Irresistible Hand and Finger Tattoos
October 26, 2015
For those who are familiar with the process of getting a tattoo, you know very well that the hands and fingers can be a pretty sensitive spot to get inked.…
The Dead Disney Princesses of Shonagh Scott
October 26, 2015
It’s about time that Disney left behind the whole “Happily Ever After” bullshit and did something a bit more spooky for horror fans. The fate of our favorite Disney princesses…
Lip Art That Can Double As A Halloween Costume
October 26, 2015
It’s finally here, it’s Halloween Week. With All Hallows Eve rapidly approaching, we are able to recognize that there are two two types of people in this world—those who have…
Head Turning Skull Carvings by Aureus Arts
October 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Bone carving as been an ancient art form since the paleolithic era, when our ancient ancestors would carve intricate patterns into the bones of animals…
Commonly Misspelled Tattoos
October 22, 2015
It should go without saying that getting a tattoo is a permanent decision (laser removal aside, and who wants to endure that pain?). You actively toy with the idea of…
Halloween Nail Art by Ly
October 22, 2015
If you’re a nail fanatic, holidays can be the best part of your year because they give you an excuse to give your manicure a festive flare. Hands down, Halloween…
Mixing Metals: The Technology and Foundry Infusion of Mesplé
October 21, 2015
The career of a blacksmith goes back centuries and it can take true innovation to bring something new to a craft that helped to advance western society throughout the Iron…
Glass Manicures Turn Your Claws Into Diamonds
October 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text A glass manicure sounds painful, right? What does that even mean? Hailing from Korea, glass manicures are the latest trend in nail art to hit the…
Back to the Future Tattoos
October 21, 2015
Today is the day, my friends. When Marty McFly and Doc Brown went on a mission to secure the future of Marty’s kids, the landed in Hill Valley on October…
Ghoulish Sweets from Sugar Spooks Part 2
October 19, 2015
We love Halloween and we love cake art, if only there was some way to bring our two great passions together. Oh wait, there is! May we present Sugar Spooks,…
Disney Pinups by Virginie Siveton
October 19, 2015
Virginie Siveton is a French illustrator that specializes in taking the wholesome images we know from pop culture, particularly from Disney movies, and twisting them into tattooed and gorgeous pinups.…
VIDEO: Day of the Dead Makeup Tutorial
October 19, 2015
After putting Madzilla fully decked out in Day of the Dead makeup on the cover of our latest issue it was only a matter of time before people would be…
Jose Bautista’s Epic Bat Flip Will Live Forever
October 16, 2015
When Jose Bautista teed off on a 1-1 pitch in the seventh inning of the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS you just knew that it was a home run…
Eerie Skulls!
October 15, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Ghoulish Sweets from Sugar Spooks Part 1
October 14, 2015
We love Halloween and we love cake art, if only there was some way to bring our two great passions together. Oh wait, there is! May we present Sugar Spooks,…
Hand-Picked Apple Tattoos
October 14, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Girls! Girls! Girls! Text your boy toy—we’re going apple picking! And for once he won’t dread the obliged fall activity. Because not everyone has the luxury…
Tattooed Model Kayla Cadorna
October 14, 2015
Kayla Cadorna’s got it all—she performs with fire in the circus, dances professionally, makes friends with snakes and is drop-dead gorgeous to boot. If you have yet to become acquainted…
Hilarious Tattoo Sticks it to ‘The Man’
October 14, 2015
Like many shoppers at the Tesco Supermarket in Trowbridge, UK, Aden “DJ Vibe” Brown was frustrated when his local supermarket started charging for bags. While most people swallowed their rage…
The Creepy Makeup Transformations of Made Yew Look by Lex
October 14, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video If you’re familiar with the special effects makeup community of Youtube you know horror fanatic Alexys Fleming, or as she is more commonly…
Insane Pumpkin Carving
October 13, 2015
Remember the first time you ever carved a Jack O’Lantern? I certainly do. I tried so hard to give him weird buck teeth and was absolutely heartbroken when I chopped…
Ink From New York Comic Con
October 12, 2015
Last weekend tens of thousands of people packed the Javits Center on the west side of Manhattan to attend the 2015 New York Comic Con. Among the enormous celebration of…
Photographer Captures The Pain of Being Tattooed Perfectly
October 9, 2015
Photographer Anne Burlock Lawver has mastered the art of candid pictures. The New Yorker took to Gunmetal Tattoos in 2013 to capture people getting inked. Whether or not this was…
Roseburg Strong – An Artist Does His Part to Help a Grieving Community
October 9, 2015
Up until last week Roseburg, Ore., was mostly anonymous outside of the Pacific Northwest. On October 1st the rural town became known to the rest of the nation when a…
Tattooed Model Sarah Giampapa
October 8, 2015
Sarah Giampapa is one of the sexiest tattooed women on the planet. No doubt you saw her when she was featured in Inked Girls not too long ago. But if…
Traditional Tibetan Art
October 8, 2015
“The process of thangka painting seems to parallel tattoo art like no other art-form. Like tattooing, the process is thousands of years old. If done correctly, the paint is hand-mixed…
The Amazing Body Painting of Twistin’ Bangs
October 8, 2015
Corie Willet, more commonly known as Twistin’ Bangs, creates the most amazing costumes using body paint. Every single look that she comes up with makes our collective jaw drop with…
Molecule Tattoos
October 8, 2015
As Bill Nye The Science Guy would say, “science rules.” And so do science inspired tattoos. It can be hard to capture the essence of science and math in artwork,…
Tattoos Inspired by Banned Books
October 7, 2015
It’s hard to believe that classic novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird have been banned from libraries and…
31 Days of Money Art by Macario Angulo
October 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Artists love a good countdown to showcase their talents. This month, it’s all about the 31 days leading up to Halloween (arguably the best holiday of…
Astrological Tattoos
October 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text You don’t have to believe in horoscopes or fortunes or psychics to enjoy a good tale that tells of the type of person you are. If…
‘Fallout’ Fan Tattoos
October 7, 2015
Since the first title was released in 1997, video game fans have gone crazy for the Fallout series. While the game is billed as a post-apocalyptic role-playing game set in…
Nail Harley Quinn’s Tattoos with this Suicide Squad Tutorial by Alexa Poletti
October 5, 2015
With the recent explosion of films from both DC and Marvel, we’ve seen classic comic book heroes revived into cinematic titans time and time again. And after spending some time…
Things We Love
October 5, 2015
Here at Inked we spend a lot of time thinking about the tattoos that we want and the artists we admire, but there’s more to us than just tattoos. We…
Samurai Tattoo Designs
October 5, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Samurai are warriors that originated in Japan as early as the 10th century and were treated with great respect in society until the mid 1800s. During…
Let Your Kid’s Inner Monster Out to Play – Macabre Photography by Locked Illusions
October 5, 2015
While some parents claim that their children are perfect angels, it is fair to admit that even the most polite kids can be a little bit devilish at times. Brit…
Feminine Tattoos
October 5, 2015
Whoever says that girls with tattoos can’t be feminine better get their eyes checked. Because here is our pick of tattoos that emphasize the beauty of femininity. From flowers to…
Check In… To the ‘American Horror Story’ Gallery
October 5, 2015
October is here and that means it’s time for a new season of American Horror Story, this time subtitled Hotel, which premieres this Wednesday, October 7th. For those who want…
Are These Tattoos Real or Fake?
October 2, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Let’s play a little game, shall we? Here at Inked we see thousands of tattoos a day, but even we get a little struck by the…
Hebrew Tattoos
October 2, 2015
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…
Zipper Tattoos
October 1, 2015
We can’t help but laugh at the tongue-in-cheek brilliance of getting a zipper tattooed over a scar. I mean, if that zipper was real that surgery would have been so…
Artist and Model Courtney Lloyd
October 1, 2015
It might be time to move to the UK. Sure, the food might be bland and the weather may be bleak, but the women are out of this world. Meet…
All Seeing Eye Tattoos
October 1, 2015
You can never escape the sight of the all seeing eye, so why not pay homage to it with a cool tattoo. The symbol, also known as the Eye of…
Watch Sarah Mudle Rip Off Her Own Head
September 30, 2015
We’re mere hours away from October which means that tattooed model Sarah Mudle is about to begin her annual countdown to Halloween. As we showed you last year, Mudle gives…
Now You Can Have Your Tattoos Removed and Framed After Death
September 30, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text We sat down with the founder and chairman of the National Association for the Preservation of Skin Art (NAPSA) Charles Hamm and two of the resident…
There Are so Many Sexy Women in the New Inked Girls We Put 2 on the Cover!
September 29, 2015
You already know that every time we release a new issue of Inked Girls that it will be filled to the seams with pictures of sexy tattooed women, but this…
Inside the Yakuza
September 29, 2015
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…
Tattoos Inspired by Frida Kahlo
September 28, 2015
Considered to be one of the finest female painters in art history, Frida Kahlo brought an unwavering sense of self to her portraits. Celebrated for her Mexican infused art pieces,…
Bloody Good Tattoos
September 28, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Don’t worry, the blood isn’t real–if these gory portraits were breathing before my eyes I can’t say I’d remain conscious long enough to snap them and…
Beyond the Ink: Soaring in the Clouds with Miss Tina Louise
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
This Remarkable 3D Tattoo Will Leave You Staring Into the Void
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text We challenge you to look at this tattoo without starting to feel a little dizzy. Go ahead, really look at it. Stare right into the…
This Man’s Tattoo Collection is The Pride of Springfield
September 24, 2015
How often have you thought that you were the “world’s biggest fan” of a movie, band or TV show? Chances are if you’re able to rattle off minutiae about your…
Evil Clown Tattoos
September 24, 2015
We don’t care what their intentions are, clowns are terrifying. They may seem friendly, but we know what lies underneath. Perhaps it’s because I’ve read It a few too many…
Cacti Tattoos
September 23, 2015
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…
11 Tattoos That Will Make You Fall In Love With Autumn
September 23, 2015
September 23rd is the first day of Fall and that means goodbye to weeks of laying on the beach and devouring dripping ice cream cones under the hot sun, and…
Tattoos to Celebrate Pope Francis’ US Visit
September 23, 2015
There seems to be only one thing on the mind of people in New York City this week—Pizza Rat. Just kidding, what I’m clearly talking about is Pope Francis’ visit.…
Give Yourself A Scare With These Skull Tattoos
September 22, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Take A Peek At The New Issue of Freshly Inked W/ John ‘Yogi’ Barrett
September 22, 2015
The new issue of Freshly Inked with John “Yogi” Barrett about to burst off of the cover will be hitting the newsstand any day now. The multi-talented Barrett has been…
Tattooed Model Yeonji
September 22, 2015
Yeonji is one of the sexiest tattooed models we have ever seen, it’s time that you got to know her too. Whether she is relaxing in her bathing suit or…
20 Sensational Tattoos by Nicholas Keiser
September 21, 2015
An artist at Integrity Tattoo in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Nicholas Keiser is a master of many different styles of tattooing. Fusing together the styles of realism, dot work, geometric, and neo-traditional…
Bob’s Burgers Tattoos
September 21, 2015
When Fox debuted Bob’s Burgers in January of 2011, they must have had a feeling it would become an instant classic. Starring Bob Belcher and his family of quirky characters,…
One Limb Can’t Contain The Brilliance of Thieves of Tower
September 18, 2015
Thieves of Tower are making some of the most brilliant tattoos that we have ever seen. And while all of illustrative blackwork tattoos produced by the duo (Houston and Dagny)…
Sanskrit Tattoos
September 17, 2015
While it may be mostly dead as a spoken language (although it has been revived in a few villages recently), Sanskrit remains the primary sacred language in Hinduism. The script…
Disney Princesses as Pin-Up Models
September 17, 2015
Andrew Tarusov is at it again. The artist who brought us the Pin-up Girls of Westeros has now turned his attention to the Disney Princesses we all love and adore.…
Unbelievable Paper Quilling
September 16, 2015
For those of you who do not know the term quilling, it is simply a type of ornamental craft performed by making pleats and folds with material. In this case…
An Examination of New York’s Single-Use Ink Law
September 15, 2015
When Inked first heard about the changes to New York State law that would require single-use ink to be used in tattooing we reached out to Tattoo Lou to get an…
Ten Up and Coming Female Tattoo Artists
September 15, 2015
Once a man’s world, the tattoo industry has been transformed over the past few decades with female artists who have re-written the rules of tattoos. You know their names and…
Caring for a Tattoo The Cruelty-Free Way
September 14, 2015
For those who have made the choice to go vegan, you know full well that finding cruelty-free alternatives to your most trusted products isn’t easy, especially when it comes to…
The Gorgeous Floral Tattoos of Anali De Laney
September 14, 2015
Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo in Harrisburg, Penn., is a realism artist to be reckoned with. A popular subject that she tattoos are flowers, from roses to…
Medusa Tattoos
September 11, 2015
One of Greek mythology’s most notorious characters, Medusa, was one Gorgon that you did not want to mess with. She was known to have had the face of a hideous…
The Fantastic New School Dinosaurs of Matt Driscoll
September 11, 2015
This summer marked the release of the highly anticipated film, Jurassic World. Set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park, Jurassic World tells the story of a theme park…
Peony Tattoos
September 11, 2015
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…
Sailor Moon Tattoos
September 11, 2015
It is safe to say that Sailor Moon incapsulated what it meant to be a kawaii Japanese girl in the 1990s. From the uniforms we wish we had in real…
9/11 Memorial Tattoos
September 11, 2015
Part of the magic of tattoos is that they can often help people mentally recover from traumatizing events, including the loss of loved ones. Thus, many people coped with the…
Color Portraiture by Alex de Pase
September 10, 2015
Hailing from Cervighano Del Friuli, Italy, Alex de Pase is an artist to watch. A resident artist at Off the Map Tattoo, Alex began his career as a tattoo artist…
Hot Rod Cakes
September 9, 2015
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…
Artist Gives Free Ink To Domestic Violence Survivors
September 8, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Flavia Carvalho, a Brazilian tattoo artist, has found a way to use her skill to change the lives of people who have suffered from domestic…
Mind Blowing Art from Eloy Morales
September 8, 2015
It takes a heck of a lot to surprise us here at the Inked office—we see some of the craziest collections of art and wildest tattoos on a daily basis—and…
Tattoo Timelapse – Feel
September 8, 2015
We love it when a good tattoo comes together. In the latest Tattoo Timelapse from SullenTV you can watch as lettering guru Feel creates a beautiful piece of art featuring…
Tattooed Model Angela Mazzanti
September 8, 2015
Angela Mazzanti is the kind of woman that stops you dead in your tracks. Her curves, her ink, her face—all of them are drop-dead gorgeous and worthy of a second,…
X-Rated Cakes
September 4, 2015
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…
Tattoo Collector Yuki Ikeda
September 4, 2015
In this version of SullenTV’s Tattoo Collector series we meet Yuki Ikeda, a collector from Oakland, California. While he had a couple of little scratcher type tattoos previously, it wasn’t…
Monochromatic Tattoos
September 3, 2015
There are somewhere around 10,000 different colors of tattoo ink out there, but the talented artists behind these tattoos didn’t need any more than one. One might think that this…
Skull Cakes
September 3, 2015
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, our minds are always on the macabre. Because of that we think about skulls all of the time. Skulls on our…
Pie Tattoos
September 2, 2015
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…
The Best of Texts From Your Ex
September 2, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text These days, some of the best break ups play out via text messages. These exchanges of hilarious banter and bitching is then screenshot-ed and sent out…
Skull Art for Everyone!
September 2, 2015
All the way from the Gold Coast in Australia, an artist named Andy (he gives no last name) is staying on top of the skull art game. If you haven’t…
Tattoos Inspired by Alphonse Mucha
September 2, 2015
Using classical art as inspiration for badass tattoos is an excellent way of blending old and new artistic styles. From van Gogh to Banksy, art enthusiasts worldwide are itching to…
Feminine Hand Tattoos
September 2, 2015
The tattoos that cover the lady hands in this gallery are totes adorbs (lol). It goes without saying hand tattoos are major statement pieces, so we love that these women…
Tattoos of Movie Mobsters
September 1, 2015
From Goodfellas to Scarface, mobster movies are some of the greatest movies ever. Characters played by Joe Pesci, Robert DeNiro, and Al Pacino are just a few of the mobsters…
Ditch Tattoos
August 31, 2015
One of the toughest areas of the body to get tattooed is the ditch. The ditch is the inner part of either the elbow or the knee. Due to their…
Tattoo Designs
August 31, 2015
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…
Cameo Tattoos
August 28, 2015
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…
PURPLE TATTOOS
August 28, 2015
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…
Pagan Tattoos
August 28, 2015
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…
An Insider’s Take on Single Use Ink
August 27, 2015
Tattoo artists in New York state are scrambling to comply with a new law mandating the use of single use needles and ink. While the use of single use needles…
Mythological Tattoos
August 27, 2015
From the first time I heard the story of Icarus flying out of the labyrinth Greek mythology fascinated me. Clearly I’m not the only person who feels this way. Thousands…
Latin Tattoos
August 26, 2015
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…
Tattoos That Ward Off the Evil Eye
August 26, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text What exactly is the evil eye, you ask? The evil eye is believed to be a curse that is cast upon a person unknowingly. People fear…
Polynesian Tattoos
August 25, 2015
You may have seen this type of tattoo on one large famous man, who is referred to as one of Earth’s sediments. Yes, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The large wrestler…
Disney Princesses from Gil Elvgren Pin-Ups
August 25, 2015
These images perfectly merge the iconic imagery of Disney and Gil Elvrgen’s pin-up girls. The mixmaster KittRen plays with our emotions of innocence and a fondness for the past. One…
Gothic Inspired Wedding Cakes
August 25, 2015
From watching two people become one in holy matrimony to keg stands at the after party, weddings are a great time. But we know that the most important factor of…
Adorable Kids With Tattoo Stands
August 25, 2015
Lemonade stands are fine, especially if they have a little under the counter vodka to add to the beverage, but they’re a little out dated, right? Now, if some kids…
Watch: Japanese Hand Poke Tattooing Tebori
August 24, 2015
You’ve no doubt heard of Japanese hand-poke tattoos but have you ever seen the gorgeous process? Following is a video on the process of Tebori.
Wrist Tattoos
August 24, 2015
Despite being such a small piece of real estate, there is a heck of a lot that you can do with a wrist tattoo. For one thing, considering many people…
Vintage Ghostly Images
August 24, 2015
Roughly 150 years away from its heyday spirit photography still manages to be haunting. During the Victorian era spiritualists used to use one of many camera tricks—double exposures, placing a…
The Art of Paul Booth
August 21, 2015
Everyone knows that Paul Booth is a tattooing legend, but were you aware that he is an amazing artists in a slew of other media? The owner of Last Rites…
12 Male Characters We Love
August 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Who loves watching hilarious, dangerous, and law-breaking (or enforcing) men on screen? Everyone. No matter the good and bad qualities these TV and movie characters represent,…
Sexy Chastity Belt Tattoos
August 21, 2015
The entire concept of the chastity belt is to avoid sexual intercourse. Having a sexy tattooed chastity belt would kind of defeat the purpose right? Well, these ladies pulled it…
Memorial Tattoos
August 21, 2015
Mourning the passing of a loved one is one of the hardest things we go through in life. Often people get tattoos to help them through the tough times. In…
Miniature Art
August 21, 2015
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…
Tattooed Lingerie
August 21, 2015
Believe it or not we have found lingerie that men don’t want to take off. I know what you’re thinking, that’s impossible! But, thanks to some needles, ink and super…
Tattoo U – Miguel Torres Brings Tattoo Art to the College Classroom
August 20, 2015
We hope the world of higher education is prepared because the barbarians are about to kick in the gates—tattooing is going to college. Purchase College in Westchester, N.Y. will be…
Good Luck Tattoos
August 20, 2015
People have been carrying around lucky trinkets for as long as anyone can remember. But what happens when you misplace that lucky rabbit’s foot? Your life goes to hell, that’s…
Tattooed Model Tina Louise
August 20, 2015
From the second we posted a picture of the lovely Tina Louise on to your Instagram the likes just started pouring in. It was an avalanche of adoration for the…
Banksy Presents Dismaland, The World’s Bleakest Theme Park
August 20, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Banksy’s latest project is Dismaland, the world’s bleakest theme park! The installation is in one of England’s most popular seaside getaways, Weston-super-Mare, and is clearly…
The Coffee Monsters
August 19, 2015
Coffee may be the savior of every weekday morning but there is one drawback to that magical elixir—the stains. They can be seen as dirty or gross, and just the…
Kat Von D Tattoo Prank Video
August 19, 2015
How would you react? “An aspiring rapper” gets tattooed by Kat Von D, only she didn’t go with his design but one picked out in secret by a woman he…
Tattooed Gang Members as Skin Rugs
August 19, 2015
Renato Garza Cervera is an artist from Mexico City who has a pretty interesting mind. For instance, in this Of Genuine Contemporary Beast project he looked at a “bear skin…
Tattooed Model Kristen Leanne
August 19, 2015
Kristen Leanne has graced the pages of INKED in the past when she was featured as one of our Video Vixens. We couldn’t live with just one picture of the…
Is A POUND OF FLESH THE NEW FLASH?
August 19, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Back in the day, aspiring tattoo artists were left with no choice but to convince their brave friends to volunteer their precious bare skin as a…
Tattoos for Foodies
August 18, 2015
If you just ate an enormous meal one trip through this gallery will revive your hunger. Be prepared to run to your refrigerator or closest super market after checking out…
Camouflage Body Painting
August 17, 2015
Body painting is serious business and requires lots of time and patience. For some artists, body painting is a hobby, and for others, like Trina Merry, it is what they…
Tattoo Art
August 14, 2015
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…
Long Island Woman Shares Moving Story Behind Her Scar
August 13, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Megan O’Malley’s twenties didn’t play out like most twenty-somethings you see on Instagram, partying with friends or interning their life away. Instead, she made over 60…
Tattooed Model Jordyn Ryder
August 13, 2015
Earlier this week we through up a photo of Jordyn Ryder on our Instagram and the response was immediate—you guys love her and want to see a heck of a…
You Want These Skull Tattoos, You Need These Skulls
August 13, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
The Destructive Beauty of Wildfires
August 12, 2015
The seemingly endless drought currently gripping California has spurned one of the more destructive wildfire seasons in years. The burning of the fires, and subsequently of people’s homes, is undoubtedly…
These Tattoos Are So Bright They’ve Got To Wear Shades
August 12, 2015
Even if there are only a few more weeks of summer, it’s not time to put away those shades yet. In fact, these tattoos live their lives (as much as…
Watch as This Drawing Terrifies Children
August 12, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Video and Text Stefan Pabst is one of the most talented artists that we have ever seen. The things that he paints and draws appear to literally…
FDA Recalls Certain Tattoo Inks
August 12, 2015
The FDA has issued a voluntary recall for tattoo ink produced by A Thousand Virgins Corp. The inks that are being recalled are grey wash G1, G2 and G3 that…
See Which Sexy Ladies Are Waiting For You In the New Inked Girls
August 11, 2015
We’re so excited about the next issue of Inked Girls that we couldn’t contain ourselves, we just had to share some of the sexy photos with you as soon as…
Insanely Realistic Drawings by Trafart
August 11, 2015
Spanish artist Miguel Santiago, more commonly known as Trafart, is able to create magic with a set of colored pencils. While Trafart is a multi-skilled artist that dabbles in many…
Movie Villains Meet Pop Songs in These Mashups
August 10, 2015
Even the most diabolical villains must like to get down to tunes, right? Of course they do. Even when you spend all of your waking hours plotting to take over…
Shoe Tattoos
August 7, 2015
We love shoes. We spend insane amounts of money on them, talk about them, covet them and customize them. The people in this gallery have taken their love to the…
Faces You Need to See
August 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text We are constantly blown away by the work tattooists are producing on the daily. The skill level required to execute a portrait tattoo, whether it be…
Tattoos Inspired by Tim Burton
August 6, 2015
No one can create a gothic, yet endearing horror or fantasy film quite like Tim Burton. The legendary film producer, who is also a director, writer and animator (yeah, he…
Taxidermy with a Twist
August 6, 2015
We’ve all seen taxidermy in the past, usually in the form of a deer head mounted on a wall. Perhaps a stuffed bear if you’ve been hanging out in really…
Fingerprint Tattoos
August 6, 2015
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Bill Wilson We all have someone in our lives who holds a…
Mexico is Home to the Island of the [Creepy] Dolls
August 6, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The Isla de las Munecas, or Island of the Dolls will send chills down your spine. Legend has it the island came to be after a…
Reverse Graffiti
August 6, 2015
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…
Yin and Yang Tattoos
August 6, 2015
In Chinese philosophy the yin and yang represent how seemingly opposite forces are in fact complementary. By realizing that everything in the world is connected in one way or another,…
Tattoos For The Hopeless Romantic
August 5, 2015
Showing emotions publicly can be extremely hard for some, especially when that emotion is related to romance. While some people are able to just blurt out how they feel at…
10 SEXIEST TATTOO PLACEMENTS FOR MEN & WOMEN
August 5, 2015
Listen, tattoos are sexy no matter where they are located, but there are certain regions of the male and female body that are universally irresistible, especially when paired with tattoos. You won’t…
Beyond the Ink – Running Amok With Bridget Blonde
August 5, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
15 Tattoo Artists from the UK You Should Follow on Instagram
August 4, 2015
It is extremely easy to get lost and confused while exploring the internet in search of good tattoo artists. Thankfully for you, it is our job to be your spirit…
Inked Girls in Their Underwear
August 3, 2015
As of 24 hours ago we had never heard that August 5th was National Underwear Day, but if there is a holiday celebrating people in their skivvies you know that…
Henna Heals
August 3, 2015
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…
Insane Head Tattoos
July 31, 2015
Getting tattooed on areas like the shoulder, the thigh, and even the forearm can sting a bit, but we can not even image what these people felt! Getting tattooed in…
12 ARM TATTOOS YOU NEED TO SEE
July 31, 2015
These tattoos aren’t all sleeves or only black-and-grey like many of our categorized lists. Some are style mashups, some are solely realism, some are just abstract. The following 12 tattoos…
Rat Tattoos
July 31, 2015
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…
Tattoo Timelapse – Sirris Slay
July 31, 2015
Let the hate flow through you as you embrace the dark side of the Force and watch this killer Tattoo Timelapse from Sullen TV. Sirris Slay tattoos a portrait of…
Golden Skulls
July 31, 2015
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…
Clever Tattoos
July 31, 2015
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…
Creative Tattoo Masks
July 30, 2015
We love masks. Sometimes they’re silly, sometimes they’re scary, but they’re always fun. Wouldn’t be cool to have a mask you can throw on at a moment’s notice? That’s what…
You Won’t Forget This Powerful Tattoo
July 30, 2015
We’ve already tipped our hat to the uplifting trend going through the tattoo industry involving semicolon tattoos. In case you haven’t heard about this, the tattoos are being used as…
Hotels for Super Fans Only
July 30, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Have you ever wanted to live like Spongebob? Sleep in a sphere suspended from a tree in the middle of a rain forest? Wear the famous…
17 Chola Tattoos
July 29, 2015
This list is all about Southern California style where one of the most popular tattoo subjects happens to be beautiful women. Whether you call them chola tattoos, hyna tattoos, or…
Tattoos Against Racism
July 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alex Smoltschnik, a tattoo artist from Graz, Austria, knew that he needed to take a stand against the racism he felt all around him in…
Catch a Sneak Peek of the New Freshly Inked with Tater Tatts
July 27, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The brand new August/September issue of Freshly Inked is just about to hit newsstands. Before you run out and pick up your copy bursting at…
The Animal Revolution is Nigh
July 27, 2015
Caleb Brown‘s art comes from the same place where all of the best Syfy Channel movies come from—a world where animals have grown to epic proportions and wreaked havoc on…
These Tattoos Are Flaming Hot
July 23, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Not to alarm you, but these tattoos are on fire. (We pride ourselves on being corny here at Inked.) It is extremely challenging to tattoo flames;…
Robot Tattoos
July 22, 2015
According to logic and the Three Laws of Robotics robots do not have emotions. They are programmed to work and function a certain way in the robot world. In defiance…
Empire State Tattoo Expo Recap
July 21, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video On the weekend of July 10th tattoo artists and collectors made their way to the Midtown Hilton in NYC for the NY Empire…
Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics
July 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…
How Getting a Tattoo Will Change Your Life
July 20, 2015
It doesn’t matter if you have one or 100 tattoos, we can all agree that our lives change once we get inked. After our first tattoo, our minds have subtly…
What Do You See in these Tattoos?
July 20, 2015
Are you ready for a psych exam? Don’t worry, we’re not going to interpret your answers or anything, this Rorschach test is just for fun. Look into each of these…
Meet Kinki Ryusaki, Malaysia’s Most Adorable Tattoo Artist
July 17, 2015
Kinki Ryusaki is not just a pretty face, she’s also a fantastic tattoo artist. Working out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ryusaki works in a wide range of tattoo styles but…
Tattoos of Human/Animal Hybrids
July 16, 2015
The internet is filled with all different types of tattoos, just ask Google. Among the most popular tattoos, humans and animals rank pretty high up there. We’ve all seen at…
Filigree Tattoos
July 16, 2015
For years filigree was used primarily in architecture or jewelry. Usually made of gold or silver wires the designs were quite popular in the 16th to 19th centuries. Now it…
Tattooed Humans of New York Part One
July 15, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The following photographs need no introduction, as they come from New York Times bestselling author Brandon Stanton’s world famous blog Humans Of New York(@humansofny). The highly…
Crazy Coffee Art Part 2
July 15, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text You will never want to drink this coffee, and then you will. If your favorite morning brew was served as a colorful, foamy and sometimes animated drawing, you’d…
Things You Should Know Before You Cover Up Your Ink
July 14, 2015
Sometimes people do not think before they ink. Not enough research on an artist, looking for the cheapest tattoo, or possibly even getting tattooed while intoxicated could all be the…
Top 10 Australian Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Instagram
July 13, 2015
Instagram is filled with thousands of artists from around the world trying to get noticed; it’s the perfect medium for artists to spread their vision on a fast paced, and…
Tattoo Topic – Would You Finish Another Artist’s Work
July 10, 2015
Considering that a lot of tattoos take more than one session to be completed there is a tricky ethical question that sometimes comes up—should one artist finish the work started…
This Doctor Uses Tattoos to Help The Blind
July 10, 2015
Don’t underestimate the power of a tattoo. While the majority of tattoos serve a purely aesthetic function there are a few special types of ink that can completely transform a…
Mind Blowing Eyeshadow Art
July 9, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Ladies, the next time a guy drops the line, “You have the most beautiful eyes,” check if your eyeshadow game is up to par with the…
Body Art Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
July 9, 2015
To me blacklights have always represented two things—”cosmic” bowling and hippies. Considering that I am not overly fond of either of those I pretty much dismiss the idea of blacklights…
Stained Glass Tattoos
July 9, 2015
We were browsing through our tattoo-packed Facebook news feed when we came across a gorgeous stained glass piece done by Ink Master‘s St. Marq (season six). Needless to say his…
How To Talk To Strangers About Their Tattoos
July 9, 2015
As lovers of tattoo art we just can’t help admiring all of the tattooed appendages we see on a regular basis. More than a few times a day we want…
8 Ways to Piss Off A Tattoo Artist
July 8, 2015
What’s better than getting a really good tattoo? Having a good relationship with the person that just did that totally awesome new piece. And what better way of having a…
WATCH: Tattooed Woman Brands Skin at Scorching 932ºF
July 8, 2015
How’d you like to burn your skin with a scorching needle heated to at least 932 degrees Fahrenheit? Not for you? Kerri, the tattooed vixen in the video below, handled…
Hair Raising ‘Goosebumps’ Tattoos and Movie Trailer
July 8, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Text and Trailer I can’t even begin to count the amount of nights that I lay awake staring at the ceiling unable to sleep because of the…
Preserved Tattoos
July 8, 2015
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,…
Tattoos of Cowboys and Indians
July 8, 2015
Perhaps the most originally American form of entertainment is the Western. Fiction stemming from the days of our western expansion and the lawless situation in those lands has captured the…
Tattoos of Matryoshka Dolls
July 7, 2015
When we first think about Russia our debauched minds always turn to vodka, but the next best thing would be their cultural Matryoshka (Babushka) Dolls. These made their first appearance…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Aztec Tattoos
July 7, 2015
While the Aztec people may no longer be ruling Mexico their culture and art left a lasting impression that will always be with us. While much of their art was…
Tattoo Collector – Johnny Cisneros
July 6, 2015
With a nickname like “The Tattooed Terror” you wouldn’t guess that Johnny Cisneros was actually an affable, almost soft-spoken, guy. Cisneros sat down with SullenTV to discuss his tattoo collection…
Rice Paddy Art
July 6, 2015
For years we believed that the only two things rice was good for was eating (obviously) and throwing at weddings. Then we were introduced to the world of rice paddy…
Surreal Portrait Tattoos
July 2, 2015
From its birth in the 1920’s the goal of surrealism was to meld the worlds of reality and dream into one. Possibly the most effective way to do that is…
Kyle Dunbar Gets Philosophical
July 2, 2015
Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…
Animal Skull Tattoos
July 1, 2015
We’re famous for serving up skull tattoos daily, weekly, and monthly, and still, the more skulls we find, the more amazed we become. The skeletal phenomenon within our community never…
Top 5 Sexiest Girls From Inked’s Australian Edition
July 1, 2015
Sexy tattooed women can be found all over the world so sometimes it’s nice to check in with our foreign editions to broaden our horizons. These five beauties come to…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Tattoo Designs for Men
July 1, 2015
We’ve previously given you a list detailing the kind of tattoos that women want. Well, here’s a second one but with a slight catch. These aren’t tattoos that women want…
Tattoo Timelapse – Bob Tyrrell
July 1, 2015
Today’s SullenTV video is a tattoo timelapse featuring the legendary Bob Tyrrell. Any time you ask with a tattoo artist, particularly those who work in black-and-grey, about their influences Tyrrell’s…
Tattooed Tapestries by Erin M. Riley
June 30, 2015
Do you know what a loom looks like? Honestly, I think that for most of us the answer to that question is “no.” The tapestry has definitely gone out of…
Tattoos of the Month
June 30, 2015
Every single day we keep you up-to-date with the finest tattoo art in the world on our Instagram. Thanks to the power of double tapping your phone we found out…
The Sickest Skull Tattoos of the Week
June 29, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Cross-Stitch Tattoos
June 29, 2015
I’m fairly confident that if you told some of the pioneers of American tattooing that one day their beloved art would start borrowing elements from cross-stitch that they would lose…
Bloody Maria
June 29, 2015
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…
Henna Tattoos
June 26, 2015
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…
Take a Step Back Into Tattooing’s Past
June 26, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Judging by first impression New York’s Daredevil Tattoo is just like any of the other shops in the nation’s largest city. All the typical sounds…
Forearm Tattoos
June 26, 2015
The forearm is one of the best places to get a tattoo. It’s a nice flat surface so it’s great for showing off a detailed piece. It’s often visible but…
Texas Man Has Confederate Flag Tattoo Covered Up
June 25, 2015
A Texas man walked into Texas Bob’s Tattoos in Austin this week determined to get rid of a tattoo that he had come to regret—a Confederate flag. While the use…
Artist Interview: Orge Kalodimas
June 25, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Orge Kalodimas will be making the long trip from Athens, Greece to New York City to attend the Empire State Tattoo Expo next month. Before…
Tattoos Inspired by 1990’s Nickelodeon Cartoons
June 25, 2015
While we often dismiss them as purely “kid’s stuff,” cartoons are actually one of the most interesting forms of entertainment that we have. The best of them, like many of…
Tattoo Timelapse – Russell James
June 25, 2015
The Tattoo Timelapse series is easily one of the coolest things that Sullen TV does. It is so mesmerizing to see how these beautiful pieces of art come into being.…
Star Tattoos
June 24, 2015
One of the most common tattoos of all is the star, although it is rarely the “star” of the tattoo. Yes, that was a bad joke, but the point is…
Tattoo Style Remix
June 23, 2015
The majority of tattoo artists tend to find a style that works best for them and they stick with it. For example, if you become known for color realism (or…
Tattoo Tipping Etiquette
June 23, 2015
Every tattoo beginner has the same question? Do I tip? The easy answer is yes, but in this article we explain every possible aspect of the tipping question.
This Tattoo Artist Helped a Little Girl’s Dream Come True
June 23, 2015
Hope Laliberte is our kind of kid. While most other 8-year-olds would be fighting with each other over which Disney princess they get to dress up as, Hope finds herself…
Portfolio Peek – Goethe
June 22, 2015
It’s time you got to know Goethe. No, we’re not talking about the German writer from the 19th century, although Faust is pretty amazing. We’re talking about the tattoo artist known…
Polynesian Style Tattoos
June 22, 2015
While there is an ongoing debate about where the art of tattooing was born, it can’t be denied that the tattooing culture in the Pacific is one of the richest…
Help Legalize Tattooing in South Korea
June 22, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the proliferation of tattoo artists in the United States and the freedom they enjoy to ply their craft it’s easy to forget that in other…
Celtic Tattoos
June 19, 2015
From the time I first saw a Celtic knot on a tea towel at my grandma’s house I was enamored with the intricate details in the designs. At that young…
Excellent Elbow Tattoos
June 19, 2015
Just thinking about getting our elbows tattooed causes tears to well up in our eyes as we cringe with thoughts of the pain. That being said, if there is one…
Cross Tattoos
June 18, 2015
As a sign of faith, cross tattoos are very popular. While the cross is a very simple image these artists have thrown in a dose of creativity to make some…
Cross Tattoos
June 18, 2015
As a sign of faith, cross tattoos are very popular. While the cross is a very simple image these artists have thrown in a dose of creativity to make some…
Sunflower Tattoos
June 18, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The sunflower is a universal symbol of happiness, well at least that’s how we feel when looking at the beauties. It’s strong stem can grow up…
Cross Tattoos
June 18, 2015
As a sign of faith, cross tattoos are very popular. While the cross is a very simple image these artists have thrown in a dose of creativity to make some…
Tattoo Collector Torrie Lancaster
June 17, 2015
We love the focus that has been placed on the tattoo collector in the last couple of years. We’ve always loved the artists that create the work, it’s about time…
Religious Tattoos
June 17, 2015
Faith is a very important part of many people’s lives. It can help guide a person’s choices and it can give them comfort in the times that they need it…
Statue of Liberty Tattoos
June 17, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text In hundreds of bits and pieces, the Statue of Liberty landed on American soil a short 130 years ago, on June 17, 1885. Her parts were…
Disney Villain Tattoos
June 17, 2015
While we accept that disney movies are all about the princesses and the heroes at times we find ourselves rooting for the villains. I mean, is Maleficent the embodiment of…
Kewpie Doll Tattoos
June 16, 2015
For as long as we can remember Kewpie dolls have been a staple of American Traditional tattoos. The German made dolls exude innocence so it’s quite a fun reappropriation of…
Incredible Tattoo Body Suits
June 15, 2015
When it comes to tattoos we believe the more the merrier so few things make us perk up more than seeing a badass body suit. Sometimes the work is from…
Portfolio Peek – Vero
June 12, 2015
In this edition of SullenTV’s Porfolio Peek we get a chance to meet Montreal’s Vero. If you are into realistic tattoos, especially realistic tattoos of animals, Vero is an artist…
David Cata Takes Body Art To a Whole New Level
June 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY OF DAVIS CATA’S ART WORK BELOW THE TEXT Many people view their bodies as canvases. For those with tattoos, that’s a pretty common idea. But Spanish artist David…
This Week’s Most Haunting Skull Tattoos
June 11, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Tattoos to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
June 11, 2015
For some people dessert is nothing more than an afterthought, something they have from time to time after a good meal. For others, those with a sweet tooth, dessert is…
These Dinosaur Tattoos Will Get You Ready for ‘Jurassic World’
June 10, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The much anticipated Jurassic World hits theaters this upcoming weekend and we couldn’t be more excited. Remember how amazing Jurassic Park was? Well, that was before…
Tattoos That Are Out of This World
June 10, 2015
When we finally make contact with an alien species for the first time we will be able to answer a question that keeps me up late at night—do aliens have…
Hitting The Road With Kyle Dunbar: Put On A Happy Face
June 10, 2015
Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…
Tattoo Ideas For Women
June 8, 2015
More than half the people who are tattooed in the US carry the XX chromosome. As more and more women get tattooed, designs have turned from the bold and masculine…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
SullenTV – Tattoo Collector Jeremy Allen
June 5, 2015
Few things please us more than the emergence of the “tattoo collector.” Of course, the idea of people collecting tattoos and covering their entire bodies in ink is nothing new.…
Tattoos that Use the Entire Hand
June 5, 2015
A new take on the hand tattoo has really taken off in the industry—tattooing the whole hand. Normally what we consider to be a hand tattoo will stop around the…
This Week’s Best Tattoos From Instagram
June 5, 2015
Every day thousands of pictures of tattoos go up on Instagram, it can get a bit overwhelming. So, we’ve decided to whittle the bunch down to the best 12 we…
Tattoo Portraits of Children
June 4, 2015
Every parent in the world has the same complaint about their children—they grow up too quickly. Why not have their image last forever in the form of a portrait tattoo?…
These Tattoos Could Really Hurt Somebody
June 4, 2015
The country is up in arms. The Texas legislature recently passed their open-carry law. Vince Vaughn thinks we should allow guns in schools. We’re a nation obsessed with our constitutional…
Best Gap Filler Tattoo Ideas
June 3, 2015
Gap filler tattoos prove that it's not the size of the tattoo that matters but the creativity behind it.
Interview: Cryptik — The Artist and The Movement
June 3, 2015
GALLERY OF PHOTOS FROM THE CRYPTIC MOVEMENT BELOW THE TEXT When you visit your website, the first thing you notice is the stories about other inspiring people who achieving great…
Kelly Eden and the New Issue of Inked Girls
June 1, 2015
The new Inked Girls is out and available as we speak! While we know that you are likely to hurry and grab your digital download seconds after reading this (which…
Illustrative Blackwork Tattoos
May 29, 2015
Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. These tattoo artists use nothing but black ink and a ton of creativity to create amazing tattoos. When you look at…
Take A Look at Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk
May 29, 2015
Gallery featuring a look at the first 5 pages of the comic below the text Chuck Palahniuk’s infamous 1996 debut novel, Fight Club, is finally getting a sequel. Fight Club…
Tattoo Timelapse – Teneile Napoli
May 29, 2015
If you are ever on the far side of the world in Australia you really need to stop into Garage Ink. In this shop on the outskirts of Brisbane you…
NBC’S ‘BLINDSPOT’ REVOLVES AROUND WOMAN’S FULL-BODY TATTOO
May 29, 2015
WATCH THE “BLINDSPOT” TRAILER AND VIEW IMAGES FROM THE SHOW BELOW THE TEXT Last night, while watching the new David Duchovny show “Aquarius” on NBC, a rare occurrence took place…
Red Alert: Study Shows Possible Link Between Ink and Chronic Skin Irritation
May 29, 2015
Everyone who has ever been tattooed knows that you start thinking about the next one before you have even removed the wrap from the last one. As you sit and…
Disney Princesses Gone Wild
May 28, 2015
Disney is all about making fantasies come true, right? The poor street thief finds a magic lamp and becomes a prince. The abused house maid gets a fairy godmother, goes…
Lettering Tattoos
May 28, 2015
You know the saying “It’s not what you say but how you say it?” Well, that can apply to tattoos too, especially when it comes to lettering. These tattooists have…
15 Hilarious Tattoo Related Webcomics
May 28, 2015
While the days of the comic strip may be in the past don’t think that there aren’t a ton of hilarious comics still being made. Instead of newsprint the medium…
Rock the Boat: 15 Awesome Boat Tattoos
May 28, 2015
Temperatures are rising, the summer’s coming, and with that, it’s time to hit the waves. There are plenty of reasons to go to the beach, but if that reason is…
Meet The Artists At Aces High Tattoo
May 27, 2015
“It’ll take you about 15 minutes to be a pro,” said Nick Stambaugh, a talented artist of Aces High Tattoo in Jupiter, FL. He was selling the art of paddle…
The SuicideGirls Strike Back Against Richard Prince
May 27, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Artist Richard Prince is about to find out that the SuicideGirls are not to be trifled with. Earlier this week Prince—an artist whose name is almost…
Insane New School Tattoos
May 26, 2015
It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the serious artistry of tattoos that one can completely forget that tattoos can be humorous. I mean, when you think about it…
Pin-ups For Vets, By Vets
May 22, 2015
Full Photo Gallery Follows the Text Sexy pin-up calendars produced by veterans in support of veterans? Talk about a Memorial Day celebration! Pin-Ups For Vets is a national non-profit organization…
Who Needs Bling When You’ve Got Ink?
May 22, 2015
If money was not an issue I can guarantee you that we would all be wearing necklaces so heavy that they destroyed our posture. But, sadly, money is an issue.…
Tattoos That Look Exactly Like Photographs
May 22, 2015
The greatest compliment you can give a tattoo artist upon completion of a portrait is to tell them that it looks like the photo. Sometimes a tattoo is so realistic…
This Week’s Most Insane Skull Tattoos
May 20, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Beyond the Ink – Meet Shelby, the Urban Cowgirl
May 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
13 Sand Sculptures That Will Amaze You
May 18, 2015
Beach season is almost upon us and you’re really going to have to step up your sand castle game if you hope to compete with these sculptures. These massive works…
Learn How Laser Tattoo Removal Works in this Video
May 15, 2015
You may remember a few months back when Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day showed us how exactly tattoo machines work. Throughout the fascinating slow motion video you can see…
11 Tricked Out Bikes
May 15, 2015
Today is Bike to Work day, but you probably already knew that. It makes sense since this week is Bike to Work week. And May is Bike Month. Cities all…
A Preview of the Brand New Freshly Inked W/ Carlos Rojas
May 15, 2015
Carlos Rojas rose to prominence by tattooing a Breaking Bad sleeve so realistic that you can almost smell the chemicals coming off of Walter White’s HazMat suit, but the art…
Second Chance Chic: Going Green Never Looked So Cool
May 14, 2015
Whether you want to call it DIY, upcycling, — just plain creative — or let’s face it – a cheaper alternative to what’s available mass market, the Inked team has…
Funny Tattoo Shop Signs
May 13, 2015
When it comes to putting a person at ease few things work as well as a bit of humor. Considering the amount of pain and permanence involved in getting a…
5 Unbelievable 3-D Paintings by Stefan Pabst
May 13, 2015
Artist Stefan Pabst makes a living painting portraits for people, and while those are pretty amazing, his 3-D art pops right off the page and blows your mind. The 35-year-old…
This New App is Basically Tinder for your Tattoos
May 12, 2015
It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer or a Juggalo, religious or hedonist, there is a dating app designed especially for you. Isn’t about time there was something designed…
Tattoos Covering Scars
May 11, 2015
We’ve previously shown you tattoos that covered up mastectomy scars. Unfortunately, there are a heck of a lot of other reasons a person can get scarred. And while the scar…
Freehand Tattoos
May 11, 2015
Much like when people do the crossword in pen, there is something immensely impressive about tattoos that are done freehand on the skin. There is an added element of skill…
13 Pics from TLC’s #MomTats Campaign
May 8, 2015
It’s been a while since TLC (the cable network, not the 90s R&B group) was only a channel about learning. These days, viewers turn to “The Learning Channel” to learn…
Inked Answers: Dry Healing vs. Wrap Healing Your New Tattoo
May 7, 2015
J. Michael Taylor is a tattoo artist and the owner of Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dry Healing vs. Wrap Healing Your New Tattoo: Which is Right…
The Sexiest Side Tattoos Around
May 7, 2015
Here at Inked we love all tattoos be they large or small. But, when we see an enormous piece taking up the entire side of a beautiful woman, well, that’s…
A Skull a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
May 7, 2015
At any given moment there is a tattoo artist somewhere around the world tattooing a skull, that’s how popular they are. One of the reasons that they are so popular,…
Some of the Most Inspiring Tattoos You’ll Ever See
May 6, 2015
Cancer doesn’t care how much money you have, what age you are, where you’re from or where you come from. Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or…
British Couple Tattooed On 95% Of Their Bodies
May 4, 2015
GALLERY OF JACQUI AND CURLY’S TATTOOS BELOW THE TEXT We’ve all heard that cliché love story a million times: woman gets divorced, woman goes to tattoo shop to get tattoo…
Lightsaber Tattoos
May 4, 2015
While Han Solo might prefer to have a good blaster at his side, the lightsaber is the most iconic weapon in the Star Wars universe. In the words of Jedi…
Portfolio Peek – Jesse Levitt
April 30, 2015
The latest episode of SullenTV’s Portfolio Peek takes you into the delightfully twisted mind of Jesse Levitt. Hailing from upstate New York, Levitt creates some of the sickest tattoos of…
Stupendous Stomach Tattoos
April 30, 2015
We’ve shared a list of stomach tattoos with you in the past but there are so many amazing pieces that we needed to double down and share more with you.…
Watch This Tattoo Come To Life With Augmented Reality App
April 30, 2015
Australian interactive comic artist Sutu gained notoriety last year when he took comic books to a new level by creating the augmented reality comic “Modern Polaxis.” Now, the award-winning artist…
Tennessee Tattoo Artist’s 24-Hour Tattoo Challenge
April 29, 2015
Practice makes perfect. Amanda Stiles, owner of Modify Tattoo and Piercing in Morristown, Tennessee, hopes that practice will not only make her the best tattoo artists possible, but also a…
10 Things Your Tattoo Artist Wants You To Know
April 29, 2015
Tattooing—both the acts of getting and giving tattoos—is a complicated thing. In fact, there are way more ins-and-outs to the process than the average person realizes. If you don’t spend…
Street Artist Wanksy Paints Penises Over Potholes
April 29, 2015
GALLERY OF POTHOLE PICS BELLOW THE TEXT Tired of waiting for those orange-vested city workers to take care of your streets? So was British street artist Wanksy, whose name is…
This Week’s Sexiest Inked Girls
April 27, 2015
Every day we get dozens of submissions from women who yearn to be featured on Inkedmag.com. If you take some time to go through all of the Inked Girls profiles…
11 Phenomenal Street Art Murals by Seth GlobePainter
April 27, 2015
Julien Malland is a street artist who also goes by the name of Seth Globepainter. Recently the French artist spent some time in China, a country without an abundance of…
Skull Tattoos You’re Dying To See
April 27, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Hitting the Road with Kyle Dunbar: A Party with Friends
April 24, 2015
Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…
Funny Finger Art
April 24, 2015
Creative and whimsical uses of fingers. From zombies to vampires to a loving couple these fingers come alive with a bit of imagination. Some are drawn on with marker and…
Why Should You Date a Tattooed Person?
April 23, 2015
Tattooed people are just like everyone else—behind the tough looking exterior there is a gooey romantic who just wants to find their special someone. Sure, they may prefer reveling over…
10 Earth Day Pictures That Will Scare or Inspire You
April 22, 2015
In case you hadn’t noticed, today is Earth Day. If you hadn’t noticed, it’s probably because you hate the Earth and so do all your friends on your Facebook feed.…
This Company Wants to Tattoo Your Kids
April 21, 2015
Stories about kids wanting and getting tattoos before they’re old enough are constantly popping up around the internet. This one actually has a positive spin. Lindsay and Anthony Lane, a…
Celebrate Halloween All Year Long
April 21, 2015
Here at Inked we wish that it could always be Halloween. We love dressing up in costume, we love watching horror movies and we love the greatest animated film of all…
Under Breast Tattoos
April 20, 2015
We are willing to bet that there is no sexier place for a tattoo than right under the breasts. Allow us to make our case with this extensive photo gallery.
How Do I Pick a Tattoo Design?
April 17, 2015
Picking the right tattoo design, especially if it is for your first one, is a tough choice that requires a good deal of thought and effort. You have to remember…
Tattoo Timelapse – London Reese
April 16, 2015
If I had a nickel for every time I have stared at an astonishing tattoo and wondered just how the hell it was possible to create such an impressive piece…
The Force is Strong With This Tattoo
April 14, 2015
If you were born in the 1980s and still pine for the toys and entertainment of your childhood don’t feel badly, there’s nothing wrong with a slight case of Peter…
A Gorgeous Woman Never Goes Out of Style
April 13, 2015
True classics never go out of style. We know that phrase has become nothing more than a cliche over the years but that doesn’t mean that it still isn’t true.…
A Tattoo of a Dirty Old Man
April 10, 2015
The reason that doing portrait work can be so difficult is that the key doesn’t lie in replicating the face perfectly as much as it does in capturing the spirit…
Inked’s Instagram Beauties
April 9, 2015
If you don’t follow our Instagram, @inkedmag, you are really missing out. Every day we throw up all of the best tattoos, sick products and more pictures of sexy tattooed…
Tattoo Topic: Fixing Imperfections
April 9, 2015
We’ve all got imperfections and most of the time they are nothing more than our own insecurities. But if you brought your tattooist a portrait of say, your grandma or…
11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session
April 8, 2015
At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…
Tattooed Model Madness Championship
April 8, 2015
It’s been a grueling two weeks but we’ve finally hit the home stretch—only two women remain in the 2015 Inked Tattooed Model Madness. Arabella Drummond and Leah Jung have both…
Name That Inked Girl
April 7, 2015
How well do you know your Inked Girls? For example, do you think you can identify them without seeing their faces? Well, it’s time to test your knowledge. If you’re…
Find Out How Laura Found Peace Through Her Tattoos
April 6, 2015
The first question that anyone with a tattoo ever hears from a non-tattooed person is some variation of “Did it hurt?”. What the uninitiated don’t understand is that there is…
This Surreal Tattoo Will Blow Your Mind
April 6, 2015
Every time Pietro Sedda creates a tattoo there is one thing that you can be certain of—it will be unlike anything that you have ever seen before. Today’s Tattoo of…
An Exclusive Peek at the Steamy New Issue of Inked Girls
April 3, 2015
We’re so excited about the next issue of Inked Girls that we couldn’t contain ourselves, we just had to share some of the sexy photos with you as soon as…
Let’s Put a Smile on That Face
April 3, 2015
When Heath Ledger first put on the makeup of the Joker for 2008’s The Dark Knight it was as if he had undergone a complete transformation; he was no longer…
A Bombshell from Down Under
April 2, 2015
While it may have been founded as a penal colony way back when they are doing something right down in Australia as seemingly all of the women from there are…
Tattooed Model Madness – Final Four
April 2, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOW THE TEXT Over the last couple of weeks you have voted and 60 beautiful tattooed models have been eliminated in the 2015 Inked Tattooed Model Madness…
Inspiring Tattoos Promoting Autism Awareness
April 2, 2015
April 2nd is World Autism Day and buildings all over the world are encouraged to “Light it up Blue” in order to raise awareness of the disorder. The people featured…
Duke Riley and Tattly Team Up for Charity
April 1, 2015
Among all of the damage caused by 2012’s Hurricane Sandy the destruction of the New York Aquarium seemed to fly under the radar. Clearly rebuilding a habitat for fish was…
A Tattoo Fit For a Museum
April 1, 2015
Considering that Nikko Hurtado made an enormous announcement this morning—read here if you have yet to hear the big news—it was only fitting to choose an epic back piece of…
Art By Filfury
March 31, 2015
Meet Filfury. He is by far one of the coolest artists you are going to come across this week. Based in the UK, this alternative artist is best known for…
Perfect Pup Portrait
March 31, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Steve Wiebe. Wiebe is based at Golden Republic Tattoo in British Columbia, Canada, as both a shop owner and highly…
Roses Are Red, But Sometimes They’re Black and Grey
March 31, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this absolutely phenomenal in-progress back piece by the super talented Joe Matisa. Matisa first got his start in the tattoo industry at the incredibly…
Bury Me With Roses
March 30, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the insanely talented Ryan Mullins! Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio, Mullins is best known for his impeccable black and grey…
Meshed Up Mash Up
March 30, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Nick Chaboya. Chaboya works in a range of styles from color illustrative to black and grey portraiture and all the…
Nikko Hurtado’s Cult Classic
March 30, 2015
Not all films are going to be widely accepted blockbusters, instead some will maintain a classic cult film status for years, if not decades, after their initial theater release. One…
Tattoo Timelapse: Ryan Mullins
March 27, 2015
Ever wanted to get behind the needle and see what it’s like through the eyes of your favorite tattoo artists? Well, now you can! Sullen TV‘s web series Tattoo Timelapse…
Tattooed Model Madness – Elite Eight
March 27, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s hard to believe that there are only eight models left in the 2015 Tattooed Model Madness Tournament. It seems like only yesterday that…
Phenomenal Freehand
March 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Carl Grace. Grace is a highly recognized and respected black and grey tattoo artist best known for his freehanded custom…
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
March 27, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Mike Stockings. Stockings has only been tattooing for about five years, yet his signature neo-traditional style has gained him a…
Wearing Watercolors
March 26, 2015
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.…
Portfolio Peek: London Reese
March 26, 2015
Looking for an artist to do your next tattoo? Have no fear! Sullen TV is here! In Sullen TV‘s web series Portfolio Peek viewers get a chance to not only…
Crafty Collaboration
March 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this awesome tattoo collaboration between Aaron Springs and Dannii G! Springs is best known for his bright and beautiful New School work done at Red…
Buzz Buzz
March 25, 2015
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…
Tattoos For Fans of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
March 25, 2015
People have been talking about the upcoming, highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film for months now. Everyone is either excited or nervous about Ben Affleck‘s portrayal of…
Sugar Skulls, Spice and Everything Nice
March 25, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Freshly Inked cover artist Big Gus. Many people may know Big Gus from his time on Spike TV’s Tattoo Nightmares…
Little Linda’s Lovely Line Work
March 25, 2015
Today’s pick for tattoo of the day goes to this awesome chest piece by the lovely Little Linda! Little Linda is a highly talented tattoo artist based at Elm Street…
A 3D Tattoo You Have to See to Believe
March 24, 2015
Over the weekend a Reddit user posted a video showing a tattoo that was absolutely mind blowing. The geometric blackwork piece above was done by Tony Booth over a period…
Not All Roses Are Red
March 24, 2015
Timur Lysenko is an incredible tattoo artist known for his minimalist modern sketch work art which he beautifully incorporates into his take on photo realism in his tattoos. Based in…
Tattoo Topic: Pros and Cons of Social Media
March 24, 2015
Social media is one of the number one ways to find out about a new tattoo artist or to follow your favorite artists’ work. Tattoos are a visual art form…
Tattoos by Valentina “Val Tatboo” Ryabova
March 24, 2015
Valentina Ryabova, also known as “Val Tatboo,” has only been tattooing since 2013, but this Russian tattooist has showcased tremendous talent in her brief time behind the needle. Take a…
Heavy Lies The Crown
March 24, 2015
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…
Woodsman At Heart
March 24, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Ron Henry Wells. Wells, who is also known as “The Laughing Hyena,” is an incredible tattoo artist best known for…
Tattoos Are For People, Not Animals
March 23, 2015
Whether you’re vegan or a die-hard meat lover, when it comes to food, what you eat is your choice. The same is to be said about whether you choose to…
Gotta Ink ‘Em All
March 23, 2015
Everyone has their inner geek, and if you were a kid in the ’90s you probably geeked out a lot when it came to Pokémon. These pocket sized monsters were…
Perfect Symmetry
March 23, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible geometric piece by Alex Arnautov. Arnautov is based in Kiev, Ukraine, and has been tattooing with his signature style since 2008. Best…
Skulls In Space
March 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Andrés Acosta. Acosta is best known for his rose morphs, but every now and then he’ll showcase some of his…
Take Comfort with These Skulls
March 23, 2015
It is only in the most rare of instances when a person would consider a skull to be comforting. Adjectives that normally accompany skulls are usually along the lines of…
Corsets in Space
March 20, 2015
There are many ways to wear a corset. Some people choose to actually wear one that they bought in a boutique or online. Some choose to have them pierced and…
That’s One Deadly Flower
March 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…
If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It
March 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…
Progress Shots
March 19, 2015
A good cover-up is so good that the viewer should have no idea that the tattoo they are looking at is concealing another. Doing cover-up tattoos, however, is not an…
Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves
March 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…
Watch Danny Lepore and Carl Grace Create a Masterpiece
March 19, 2015
This past week Carl Grace and Danny Lepore teamed up to do their first ever collaboration together on the back of one lucky—and pain tolerant—client. The entire 8-hour session was…
This Tattoo Totally Kicks Ass
March 19, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Alex Noir! Noir is an amazing color realism artist based in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, and the owner of his own studio, Rock-N-Roll Tattoo.…
Handful of Hearts
March 18, 2015
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…
Inked and Collaged
March 18, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Russell James! James is a highly talented tattooist with a focus in stylized color work and based at Bad Donkey Tattoo…
A Look Back at History
March 17, 2015
Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…
Tattoos by Aleksandra “Kreska” Janusz
March 17, 2015
Aleksandra Janusz, also known as Kreska, is a highly talented tattoo artist based at Five Magics Tattoo in Sheffield, UK. She is best known for her geometric black work and…
Feeling Foxy
March 17, 2015
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…
In an Abstract Light
March 17, 2015
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…
To Infinity and Beyond!
March 16, 2015
Brian Gonzales is the owner of the famous Inkslingers tattoo studio in Alhambra, California, and is also one hell of a black and grey tattooist. Best known for his realism…
Art for Ants by Lorraine Loots
March 16, 2015
Lorraine Loots is a pretty unique artist. Whereas most people talk about grand masterpieces when referring to large scale works of art, Loots’ aesthetic always took on a different nature.…
In(k)fluential Art by Eisen Bernard Bernardo
March 16, 2015
Eisen Bernard Bernardo is a graphic designer based in the Philippines who is best known for mashing up iconic magazine covers with classical works of art. We saw his work…
The Strange and Beautiful
March 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this lovely piece by Ryan Ashley Malarkey. Miss Malarkey is best known for her incredible realism. While she is equally skilled in color as…
That’s One Fierce Handshake
March 16, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this excellent hand piece by Phil Wilkinson. Wilkinson is best known for his fun mash ups of traditional, illustrative and sketch work styles. Currently…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Sometimes You Just Have to Let It Go
March 13, 2015
Disney films are some of the most iconic animated movies out there. Since its founding in 1923, Disney films have featured some of pop culture’s most beloved characters, including the…
Is This the Most Surreal Skull Out There?
March 13, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is another remarkable piece by Rember Orellana. Orellana is a highly talented artist who can work equally well in both color and black and grey,…
An Icon’s Ink
March 13, 2015
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…
Back to Black
March 12, 2015
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…
Horoscopes for the Tattooed
March 12, 2015
Horoscopes can tell you a lot about yourself. Many people know that Cancers tend to be stubborn and Leos love to lead, but could your sign tell you what kind…
Painted Reality
March 12, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…
Tattooed Face Paint
March 12, 2015
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…
Barbie Like Totally Loves Inked Shop
March 11, 2015
Barbie is 56 and still at the top of every game: fashion, career and ink. Really, does any celeb relate to a wider audience? I was never much of a…
Inked Masquerade
March 11, 2015
Rember Orellana has become an artist you need to know about over the last few years. His fun cross between surrealism and realism is both elegant and bold and his…
Tattooed Model Damsel
March 11, 2015
Damsel, also known as Dude It’s Damsel or Damsel W. Dank, made our list for the top inked girls of Instagram for 2014. So, we decided to show some of…
(Not So) Traditional Realism
March 11, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…
Black and Grey’s Newest Generation
March 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing black and grey piece by Danny Lepore. The now 23-year-old Lepore began tattooing at the age of 17, yet he has already…
Deadly Veil
March 10, 2015
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…
Great Minds Think Alike
March 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this rather graphic piece by George Mavridis. Mavridis is based at Tattooligans in Thessalonike, Greece with a career in the industry that started in…
Fierce Feline
March 9, 2015
One of the best canvases for a large scale tattoo is the back, something tattoo artist Eugene “Levgen” Knysh seems to know all too well. Knysh is a highly talented…
See How Tattoos Can Heal the Wounds Left by Bullying
March 9, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Text and Video Most tattoos are intended to stand out and draw attention; their very presence on human skin serves as an invitation for people to stare…
More Photos of Tattooed Model Makani Terror
March 9, 2015
Makani Terror was one of our top tattooed girls of Instagram in 2014, and now as 2015 rings in, we wanted to show you all a few more of our…
When Styles Collide
March 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable pup by Tamara Santibanez. Santibanez is based at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York and is best known for her fun take…
Grey Matter
March 9, 2015
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…
A Tattoo to Keep Your Eye On
March 6, 2015
You’re a liar if you claim that you haven’t rocked out to “Eye of the Tiger” at least a few times in your life. But have you ever had the…
Portfolio Peek with Jacob Doney
March 6, 2015
American traditional tattooing is one of the most popular styles in the industry. Known for its bright colors, bold outlines, and clean line work, it is also one of the most…
The Captain of Black and Grey
March 6, 2015
Captain America #1 is one of the most expensive comic books in the world, especially now that Steve Rogers has become the household friendly face of Marvel‘s blockbuster, The Avengers. Before The Avengers,…
How Many Styles of Tattooing Can You Spot in One Tattoo?
March 6, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day comes from the incredible Rember Orellana! Orellana is based at Dark Age Tattoo Studio in Denton, Texas. and currently booked through March 2017! That’s one…
Tattoos Inspired by Michelangelo
March 5, 2015
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known as simply Michelangelo, was one of the greatest painters and sculptors in art history. Best known for his famous paintings that adorn the…
What is a Tattoo Collector?
March 5, 2015
Meet Victor. Victor is what we like to call a tattoo collector. Based in Orange County, California, Victor has been getting tattooed since he was 13 years old. Don’t worry,…
Can You See All Three Images Hidden In This Tattoo?
March 5, 2015
Salvador Dali is one of the most influential surrealist painters in art. His work (and mustache) have become iconic in the last century as well as extremely popular subject matters…
Have Morning Coffee with the Pumpkin King
March 5, 2015
Creating a masterpiece of stop-motion animation like The Nightmare Before Christmas is a grueling task to undertake. We’re guessing that plenty of coffee is needed to keep the animators up to…
Death by Cupcake
March 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is good enough to eat! Check out this amazing cupcake by tattoo artist Phil Garcia. Garcia is well known for his amazing skull tattoos, consistently…
What Lies Behind Her Mask?
March 5, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome full back piece by the talented Johan Finné. Finné is currently based in Helsingborg, Sweden and has twenty years of experience in the industry.…
The Bold and Beautiful Whitney
March 5, 2015
Fortune favors the bold, as they say, and it is certainly smiling upon Whitney Page. Today’s Inked Girl of the Day had spend ten long years working as a hairdresser…
8 Tips To Make Tattoos Hurt Less
March 4, 2015
It’s a pretty well known fact that tattoos are going to hurt, and for the most part, there’s no way to eliminate all of the pain, but there are a…
Buzzing Blackwork
March 4, 2015
Black is the most common color for tattoo ink. It’s used in almost every form of tattooing, whether it be for bold outlines, black and grey pieces, or just shading.…
Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand
March 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…
Just Look At That Smile
March 4, 2015
Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…
Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek
March 3, 2015
Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…
Lauren Starkiller Is out of This World
March 3, 2015
When you have a name like Lauren Starkiller, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, you better be prepared to back it up. The incredibly sexy Lauren is certainly up to…
Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos
March 3, 2015
As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…
Smells Like Tattoo Spirit
March 3, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing portrait by Mikko. Mikko is a highly talented artist based at Precious Tattoo in Tampere, Finland. He is best known for his…
Buried in Roses
March 3, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Luca Natalini. Natalini is a very diverse artist who can work in both color and black and grey. Her signature style is a…
This Rib Cage is All the Rage
March 2, 2015
The ribs are one of the trickiest and most painful places to put a tattoo, and yet people continue to get amazing rib ink every day. One of the coolest…
Ankle Tattoos
March 2, 2015
Sometimes the best things come in the tiniest packages. While the ankle may not be the largest of canvases for a tattoo, it does provide a cool space for some…
Snake Bites
March 2, 2015
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…
Morbid Monarch
March 2, 2015
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,…
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Timmy B Has Tattooing in His Heart
February 27, 2015
When it comes to new school style tattooing few artists are as well known and respected as Timmy B. One might even say that Timmy has tattooing in his heart.…
Gargantuan and Gorgeous
February 27, 2015
For the last couple of weeks, illustrative tattoo artist London Reese has been documenting the progress of his latest full back piece on Instagram. Now that the piece is finished,…
Think Before You Ink
February 27, 2015
Thinking about getting a new tattoo but not sure if you’re going to like the placement? Or maybe you are thinking about getting your very first tattoo and are still…
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
This Tattoo Passes with Flying Colors
February 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Sean McCready. Skilled in both color and black and grey tattoos, McCready is best known for his color work, which…
Woody Comes to Life
February 26, 2015
Every once in a great while we see a tattoo that is so insane that it makes us do a double take. This 3D tattoo of Toy Story’s Woody is definitely…
Watchful Watercolor
February 26, 2015
Watercolor tattoos are some of the most innovative tattoos out there right now. By imitating another medium, watercolor tattoos have transformed a lot of what was thought could be done…
John Borowski’s Inside Look at the Art of Vincent Castiglia
February 26, 2015
Vincent Castiglia is a remarkable artist. Having worked in a variety of media throughout his artistic career, including tattooing, Castiglia is best known for his paintings done exclusively in blood.…
Knuckle Tattoos That Will Crack You Up
February 26, 2015
There’s no argument about it, knuckle tattoos are so cool. There’s just so many creative things that you can do with the knuckles. You can cover them with a bunch…
Bursting with Color
February 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Ish Schuurbiers. Best known as Tattoo Ish, Schurrbiers is a highly talented realism artist based in Curacao. But have no fear,…
The Final Countdown
February 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible black and grey piece by Miguel Bohigues. The skull is a timeless image that has been around since the birth of man,…
These Parents Just Got the Most Heartfelt Tattoos for Their Daughter
February 26, 2015
Tattoos have taken on many new purposes in the last decade that greatly surpass just decorative body art. They’ve been used for therapeutic purposes, scar color blending, and medical informants,…
Batman Returns for Batman: Arkham Knight
February 25, 2015
Batman fans and Arkham gamers rejoice! The trailer for the final installment of Rocksteady‘s Batman Arkham Trilogy, Batman: Arkham Knight, is finally here! The Joker may be dead, but Batman…
Skeletal Frame of Mind
February 25, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this beautiful skull and flower thigh piece. The piece features a classic, almost illustrative, skull amid a collection of highlight pieces. The color saturation…
What Does the Fox Tattoo Say?
February 25, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing side piece by Eva Mpatshi. Mpatshi is best known for her sketch work style that incorporates elements of watercolor, trash polka, black…
Tattoos in Space!
February 24, 2015
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…
Two Tattoos are Better Than One
February 24, 2015
Tattoos that connect one part of the body to another part are some of the coolest tattoos visually when done properly. Houston Patton, one half of the partnership that makes…
Portfolio Peek: Boris
February 24, 2015
Boris is one of the biggest names in tattooing. Having first got his start in 1992, he has been an icon and mentor for various color realism artists such as…
Unbelievable Portrait Murals by Guido van Helten
February 24, 2015
Australian artist Guido van Helten has turned entire cities into picture albums thanks to his enormous murals. Van Helten has a style that brings to mind old photos from an…
Pick Your Poison
February 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…
The Tattooed Bouquet
February 24, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Xoil. Xoil is a very unique tattoo artist based in France who is best known for his tattoos that showcase…
The Reaper’s Angel
February 23, 2015
Guardian angels and grim reapers are very common subject matters in tattoo imagery, but every so often, a client comes along who wants to have both an angel and a…
Venomous Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…
Improving on Emma Stone’s Tattoo from Birdman
February 23, 2015
It was no surprise whenBirdman (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) walked away with the Academy Award for Best Picture last night. The film had everything you want out of a…
Funky Fresh Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by Piotr Gie. Gie is based out of Dundee, Scotland, at one of the country’s top rated tattoo studios, Rock ‘n’…
The Flower That Refuses to Wilt
February 20, 2015
Every man in the world wishes that there was some sort of magical flower that never wilts. This way they wouldn’t have to drop a bundle buying flowers for their…
Dystopian Decay: The Art of Scott G. Brooks and Jed Leiknes
February 20, 2015
The flawed growth of nature or the post-mortem effects of corruption, which one do you find more intriguing? This Saturday, February 21st, artists Scott G. Brooks and Jed Leiknes will…
Fresh Paint: Anthony Clarkson
February 20, 2015
There is something very alluring about dark art. No, not the evil magic you find in fantasy novels like Harry Potter, but real macabre, gothic, and horror-style works of art…
Can You Guess What Inspired These Disney-Themed Tattoos?
February 20, 2015
Who doesn’t love a classic Disney film or taking a summer trip to Disney World? For some people, however, just watching the movie or visiting the amusement park is not…
Dying for Black and Grey
February 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Victor Modafferi. Modafferi is the owner and head tattooist at Bullseye Tattoos in Staten Island, New York. He is best known for his…
Eight-Legged Masterpiece
February 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Carl Grace. Grace is best known for his black and grey realism work and has become an iconic figure in…
Would You Tattoo Your Eye?
February 19, 2015
The most avid tattoo collectors all eventually run into the same dilemma—they run out of virgin skin. No problem, just tattoo your eyeballs! At first it’s hard to believe that it…
Jack the Ripper
February 19, 2015
3D tattoos and ripped skin ink illusions are always fun pieces to look at. They bend your mind just a little bit every time, and when done well, will uphold…
Tattoos by Michael Taguet
February 19, 2015
Portraiture and realism are becoming some of the most popular styles of tattooing right now, and with so many new artists popping up every day, we get the chance to…
The Mash-Up Artist
February 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…
Painted in Ink
February 19, 2015
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…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
Riveting Rib Ink
February 18, 2015
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…
The World’s Prettiest Pirate
February 18, 2015
“I must have been a pirate in another life,” Sarah Giampapa explains. “All I want to do is drink rum and break the law.” While being a pirate was probably…
Who Should Go Down in Tattoo History?
February 18, 2015
Tattooing is becoming quite the popular art form nowadays, but it is still heavily rooted in ancient and tribal histories. While we know a lot about where tattooing came from…
Phenomenal Photorealism
February 18, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his impeccable color portraiture, which has made him a highly respected icon in…
Magnificent Minimalism
February 18, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this rad piece by Duke Riley. Riley is best known for his minimal style comprised entirely of black line work. Unlike many line work…
Finding the Beauty in Death
February 17, 2015
It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to say that Paul Koudounaris has spent more time with the dead than with the living over the last decade. Koudounaris has…
12 Tips For Tattoo Shop Etiquette
February 17, 2015
You never want to be “that guy” in the tattoo shop who is haggling for a lower price, criticizing the tattooist’s design, and basically telling everyone in the shop how…
Crazy Cohesive Collaboration
February 17, 2015
Tattoo collaborations are a growing trend in the industry as more artists are coming together to bring about one of a kind tattoos inked and designed by multiple tattooists. One…
Smokin’ Ink
February 17, 2015
Today’s skull of the day pick goes to David Sivak. This Ukrainian artist is best known for his color surrealism, and there is no shortage of that in today’s pick.…
Monster Mash
February 17, 2015
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…
My Mom’s Cooler Than Your Mom
February 16, 2015
Let’s face it parents, there is only a small window of time when your children worship the ground that you walk on. You might as well enjoy it while you…
Art You Can’t Wait to Eat
February 16, 2015
Nathan Shields thought of the best possible way to get his kids to eat their breakfast–by turning their boring old pancakes into works of art. Shileds came up with the…
Traditional Samoan Hand Tap Tattooing
February 16, 2015
Ever wonder what getting a traditional hand-poked tattoo looks like? Well, Sullen TV is here to show you! In this latest episode of Tattoo Timelapse, Sullen TV got up close…
America’s Tattoo
February 16, 2015
President’s Day is a holiday celebrated to honor some of the remarkable men that helped make America what it is today. Men like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, whose dedication…
Bed of Roses (and Skulls)
February 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…
Buzzin’ with Ink
February 16, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful color piece by Megan Jean Morris. Morris is known for her phenomenal realism and is equally skilled in both color and black…
El Fibs’ Phenomenal Nine Piece Cover Up
February 13, 2015
El Fibs is a crazy talented tattoo artist based at La Galeria Tattoo Studio in Puerto Rico. Recently he took up a brand new project that involves making one cohesive…
13 Freaky Facts about Friday the 13th
February 13, 2015
Friday the 13th is known as a day of bad luck. For decades it has held weight in western culture as a day to avoid black cats and spilling salt.…
Jon Mesa’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2015
This year I have the good fortune to be celebrating Valentine’s Day with my beautiful girlfriend and exploring one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris, France. Valentine’s…
Fun with Floral
February 13, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Lee Piercy! Skulls are some of the most common images used for tattoos, so as time has gone on and…
Watchful Ink
February 13, 2015
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…
Tattooists and Their Valentines
February 12, 2015
Valentine’s Day is almost here! So in celebration of the holiday of love, we wanted to show a little love for some of our favorite tattoo artists and their special…
Inked with Flying Colors
February 12, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this highly original piece by Alex Bruz. We are obsessed with the darker, demonic side of this skull along with the incredible choice in…
Dapper Done Right
February 12, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this dapper duck by Timmy B. Timmy B is one of the best known New School tattoo artists in the industry and upholds a…
This Redhead Will Set Your Heart on Fire
February 12, 2015
Few things will set a man’s heart ablaze like a beautiful woman with fiery red hair. After taking a look at Erna von Pentz, today’s Inked Girl of the Day,…
That’s Using Your Head
February 11, 2015
Ivano Natale was really using his head when he designed the amazing tattoo you see above. OK, that was a bad joke, we’re sorry. Please don’t let our poor attempt…
Bite Me
February 11, 2015
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…
Inking Ireland
February 11, 2015
We probably all know Ami James from his work with TLC‘s Miami Ink and NY Ink, but the celebrity tattooist and shop owner has broadened his horizons so much more…
Roses are Red, But Skulls are Blue
February 11, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing color fantasy piece by the incredible Boris. Boris is one of the most looked up to artists in the industry and for…
Phenomenal Free Hand
February 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible free hand piece by Jesse Levitt. Levitt was the dark horse at this year’s first annual Inked Empire State Tattoo Expo by…
Classic Beauty with a Modern Twist
February 11, 2015
The truly great things never go out of style. For example, pin-up girls. Obviously we are huge fans of pin-ups here at Inked, and today’s Inked Girl of the Day…
Kids Ink
February 10, 2015
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…
Kids Ink
February 10, 2015
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…
I Heart My Sternum Tattoo
February 10, 2015
Sternum tattoos are slowly becoming more and more popular, just as underboob and sideboob pieces have been. Though not as discreet as underboob tattoos, they are still just as sexy.…
Kids Ink
February 10, 2015
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…
Dead Rising
February 10, 2015
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.…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
Feminine and Floral
February 9, 2015
Big or small, back pieces always have the chance to be beautiful. Here at INKED we love all back pieces as long as they display a keen eye for detail and…
Deadly Whiskey
February 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intoxicating piece by Steven Compton. This New School tattooer adds a splash of realism to all of his pieces making his animated images…
Two Heads Are Better Than One
February 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this surrealism kitty by Josh Stephens. Stephens is best known for his solid blackwork pieces and his incredible spin on the American traditional style.…
Tattoos for Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2015
Roses are red. Violets are blue. This Valentine’s Day we want a new tattoo! As February 14th approaches love is not only in the air, but also in the ink…
This Art is Bananas!
February 6, 2015
Thank goodness Stephan Brusche didn’t listen when his mother told him not to play with his food. Instead, Brusche elevated playing with his food to an art form. The native…
Tattoos and BFFs Last Forever
February 6, 2015
Being someone’s BFF is a serious role because you’re not just best friends, you’re best friends forever. So it’s a good thing then that tattoos also last forever, and when…
Skeletal Shapes of Realism
February 6, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…
Wonderful Watercolors
February 6, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous stylized butterfly by Ivana Belakova. Belakova, also known as Ivana TattooArt, is best known for her painterly and somewhat abstract style of…
Tattoo Topic: Social Media Comments
February 5, 2015
Social media is a key element to promoting a tattoo artist’s portfolio, so many of the top artists in the industry have accounts on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter filled with…
Kickin’ It New School
February 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Shawn Will. This cool thigh piece displays a fun twist between Neo-traditional and the animated New School style that has…
Pretty in Ink
February 5, 2015
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…
Classic Comics as Tattoos – The Paintings of Sandra Chevrier
February 4, 2015
Comic books and tattoos are two of our favorite vices here at Inked, naturally we adore the paintings of Sandra Chevrier. Chevirer paints beautiful women and then covers their bodies…
Tattoo Timelapse: Steve Soto
February 4, 2015
Want to know what it would be like to get tattooed by black and grey wizard Steve Soto? Well now Sullen TV gives you an inside look at one of…
‘Til Death Do Us Part
February 4, 2015
As tattoo technology advances, so do the styles and techniques artists use to bring about their amazing works. Over the last few years we have seen a tremendous growth in…
Skeletal Freestyle
February 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this badass piece by Jay Freestyle. Freestyle tattoos just like his name says he does: with a freedom to his style. His work is…
Portraiture That’s Out of This World
February 4, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous surrealistic tattoo by Pietro Sedda. Sedda is best known for his out-of-the-box spin on portraits. Utilizing a Neo-traditional style, Sedda creates amazing…
David Hale’s Tattoo Menagerie
February 3, 2015
If you take one second to look through the impressive portfolio of David Hale two things become abundantly clear: his line work is impeccable and he is an enormous animal…
Spooky Tourism: Top 8 Fatal Attractions
February 3, 2015
When it comes to vacations, not everyone wants to be the tourist who goes to the beaches, famous monuments, or shopping centers. Perhaps you like graveyards, crypts, and taxidermy instead.…
The Beauty of the Yakuza Style
February 3, 2015
The Yakuza style of tattooing is one of the most well-known traditional forms of body art still practiced today. The Yakuza, also known as the Japanese criminal underworld, were famous…
Fatal by Nature
February 3, 2015
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…
Tattoo the Force
February 3, 2015
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…
Back in Black (and Grey)
February 2, 2015
Is there any better way for an artist to showcase his skills than by doing a large scale back piece? In the hands of the right artist the possibilities are…
Fresh Paint with Pop Surrealist Richard J. Oliver
February 2, 2015
The modern tattoo industry is filled to the brim with incredible artists from all over the world ranging in a variety of styles that seem to almost transcend what can…
Is This Guy The Coolest Dad Ever?
February 2, 2015
One of the best parts of being a kid is doodling. Everything from coloring at home to art class in school gives kids the creative freedom to draw and design…
Adorned Afterlife
February 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Joe Matisa. Matisa works in a variety of styles, but is best known for his cross between illustrative and realism,…
Tattooed Teddy
February 2, 2015
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…
Top 5 Tattoo Studios in NYC
January 30, 2015
New York City is the top tattooed city in America boasting 277 tattoo shops throughout its five boroughs. With so many shops and artists to choose from, you can pretty…
Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages
January 30, 2015
Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…
Deadly Roses
January 30, 2015
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…
Hands On Ink
January 30, 2015
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…
Tattoos To Go Mad For
January 29, 2015
What’s the best way to celebrate your very merry unbirthday? With some new ink, of course! Here at INKED we’ve seen a tremendous amount of Alice in Wonderland tattoos and…
Wear Your Selfie On Your Sleeve
January 29, 2015
Is this a good angle? What’s the better filter, Lo-Fi or X-Pro II? Is there even an X-Pro I? Should I add a vignette? These are all questions much too…
Tattoo Topic: Heavy or Light Handed?
January 29, 2015
Is there really such a thing as being heavy handed or light handed when tattooing someone? Does a particular artist or style mean that a tattoo could hurt more or…
Ladies in Ink: Behind the Scenes
January 29, 2015
Want to know what it’s like to go behind the scenes of an INKED cover shoot? Well Sullen TV has the inside footage as they take you through the day…
Skeletal Surrealism
January 29, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is another masterpiece by Phil Garcia. Known for his love of skull tattoos, today’s pick is a bit trippier than most of Garcia’s work. We…
Fantasies of Realism
January 29, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…
Who Had the First Tattoos?
January 28, 2015
We live in a fast-paced world where everything seems to be constantly changing. Considering how unthinkable our entire society would be to someone who lived only 100 years ago, it’s…
Winging It
January 28, 2015
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,…
Eyes are Windows to the Soul
January 28, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this epic piece by Sławomir Myśków. Myśków is an artist known for his incredible work in both color and black and grey realism. Not only does…
Pretty in Pink
January 28, 2015
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…
Keepin’ It Traditional
January 27, 2015
It’s a well known fact that getting a tattoo on the top of your foot is going to hurt, but day in and day out we constantly see some amazing…
What’s Under There? A Tattoo?
January 27, 2015
There is a long and storied history of men getting caught ogling women’s chests, one can assume that this has been going on since the dawn of time. Now, before…
Make the Most of Your Snow Day
January 27, 2015
Snow day! Wooohoooo! Thanks to winter storm Juno most of the northeastern part of the United States is enjoying a snow day today. Instead of getting up at the crack…
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a New Tattoo!
January 27, 2015
Underboob and side boob tattoos have become more and more popular over the last several years. As the trend has grown, we have come across some very original ideas for…
It’s All In The Hand You’re Dealt
January 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this realistic skull by Chris Block. Block is the co-owner of Fallout Tattoo in Germany and best known for his horror realism. Equally skilled…
The Cat’s Meow
January 27, 2015
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…
The Beautifully Dark Tattoos of Riccardo Cassese
January 27, 2015
When it comes to creating breathtaking tattoos that have a just a hint of the macabre few can equal the work of Riccardo Cassese. Based in Barcelona, Cassese specializes in…
Street Art and Murals by Fin Dac
January 26, 2015
Street art has really taken off in the last decade, and muralist Fin Dac is one of the most original artists leaving his mark on walls all around the world.…
Deadly Combinations
January 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing watercolor skull by Andres Acosta. Acosta is typically known for his amazing rose morphs in which he blends everyday objects with realistic…
Victor Portugal Is Back At It
January 26, 2015
Victor Portugal is one of the most respected large-scale tattooists in the industry. Known for his signature black and grey surrealist style, his work is easily recognizable and always of…
A New Approach To Old School
January 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous piece by Nicklas Westin. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Westin has over 25 years of experience tattooing. His signature style takes a new…
Masters of Camouflage
January 23, 2015
People always say that tattoos are permanent, and for the most part they are, but with modern technology and some really talented artists that tattoo from your college trip to…
A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
Alien vs. Portraiture
January 23, 2015
Sullen TV presents an inside look behind the work of tattoo artist Josh Hagan in this latest episode of Portfolio Peek. Hagan is best known for his color realism, though…
The Surrealist’s Banjo
January 23, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Freshly Inked cover artist Russ Abbott. Abbott is the owner of Ink & Dagger Tattoo and best known for his…
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
January 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Javier Obregon. This tattoo was so well designed that it needed two arms to bring it to life. If you look…
You Won’t Believe How Many Hot Photos are in the New Inked Girls
January 22, 2015
The new issue of Inked Girls is out and we’re having trouble believing how many sexy women we were able to fit in it. Seriously. Packing this much into just…
Winged-Wonder
January 22, 2015
Redbull might give you wings, but we guarantee they aren’t as cool as the ones you can get from ink. This incredible back piece has quickly become one of our…
Baby Come Back To Me
January 22, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable back piece by Matteo Pasqualin. This Italian tattoo artist is known for his incredible work in black and grey realism. Whether he’s…
Everyone Hail to the Pumpkin King
January 22, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Joe Matisa. Matisa is a New Jersey based tattoo artist and shop…
The Return of the Robotic Tattooer
January 22, 2015
The French team behind the 3D-printing tattoo machine is back at it. The group whose viral video of a machine designed to tattoo a person without the use of an…
After 23 Years of Tattooing, Legendary Tattooist Gets His First Tattoo
January 21, 2015
The Hungarian tattooist simply known as Boris is one of the most respected and looked up to artists in the industry. With 23 years experience as a professional tattooer, his…
‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre
January 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…
Morbidly Morphed Skulls
January 21, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is brought to you by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is a highly talented fantasy color realism artist who can be found frequently guest-spotting at The Rock…
A Thai Twist by the Marvelous Mimp
January 21, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing back piece by Thai tattoo artist Mimp. This Bangkok-based tattoo artist specializes in combing traditional Japanese and Thai styles in order to…
Have Tattoos? Forget About Getting a License to Kill
January 20, 2015
Do you have inspirations of becoming a real life version of James Bond? Well hopefully you don’t have any visible tattoos or your dreams of wooing women and drinking martinis…
Ilma Gore’s “Tattoo Me” Project Suspended and Revamped
January 20, 2015
Ilma Gore, the 22-year-old behind the “Tattoo Me” Kickstarter offering to tattoo your name on her body for just $10, successfully raised over $11,000 in the few days that her crowd…
(Spell)Check Yourself
January 20, 2015
Avoid tattoo nightmares with lettering tattoos. Learn how to prevent misspellings and ensure your ink is perfect the first time.
Drew Apicture’s Epic Ink
January 20, 2015
Check out this amazing black and grey tattoo by Drew Apicture. Explore his portfolio of stunning realism tattoos.
Skull of the Day: Kickin’ It New School
January 19, 2015
Discover the whimsical and colorful Skull of the Day by Timmy B. This New School tattoo design is a unique take on an iconic image.
Will the Guy with the Romney Face Tattoo Get New Ink for 2016?
January 16, 2015
Discover the fascinating story of Eric Hartsburg, the man who tattooed Mitt Romney's logo on his face for $15,000.
Skull of the Day: Memento Mori
January 16, 2015
Check out JP Alfonso's incredible skull tattoo featuring a morphed clock design. Don't miss this stunning memento mori masterpiece.
Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub
January 15, 2015
Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.
Stop! Collaborate and Listen
January 15, 2015
So you want to get a new tattoo? Right now you’re probably scouring Instagram trying to find that perfect artist with a one of a kind style to fit the…
Hitting the Road with Kyle Dunbar: Don’t Get That Name Tattoo!
January 15, 2015
Embark on a tattooed adventure with Ink Master contestant Kyle Dunbar. Join him as he travels the country as a roving tattoo artist.
Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk
January 15, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…
Skull of the Day: Illusions of the Dead
January 15, 2015
Uncover the hidden illusions in Piotr Deadi Dedel's stunning tattoo art. These optical illusions will amaze and captivate you.
Diehard Fan Gets Tattoo of the Totti Selfie
January 14, 2015
Discover the phenomenon of selfies: from viral moments to tattoos, explore the impact of self-expression in the digital age.
Urban Meyer Plans Some Ink to Celebrate National Championship
January 13, 2015
Urban Meyer fulfills his promise to get a tattoo after leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a National Championship victory.
Black and Grey Takeover: Jun Cha Launches MONARC Studios
January 13, 2015
Join LA-based tattoo artist Jun Cha on January 22 for the MONARC Studios pop-up gallery launch, featuring his black and grey tattoos and fine art.
Skull of the Day: Roses in the Ribcage
January 13, 2015
Discover today's featured skull tattoo by Justin Jakus. This LA-based artist's creative twist includes a full skeleton filled with red roses.
Awesome Underboob Ink
January 13, 2015
Discover the elegance of underboob tattoos, a trending and high-quality body art. Explore our top picks and learn why they're not the new tramp stamp.
Kickstarter’s New “Tattoo Me” Campaign
January 12, 2015
Illma Gore's Kickstarter project, "Tattoo Me," offers backers the chance to design tattoos for her body. Pledge $10 for your name or $1,000 for custom designs.
NSFW: Woman Gets Pricked
January 12, 2015
Holly Aston shares her regret over DIY tattoos inked by friends during a party. Thanks to the UK show Bodyshockers, she's getting them removed with laser treatments.
Skull of the Day
January 12, 2015
Discover the stunning skull tattoo of the day by Phil Garcia. With impeccable shading and depth, this skull stands out as a true work of art.
Tattoo Lingo
January 9, 2015
Curious about tattoo terminology? Here are the common tattoo terms, lingo and slang so you know what they mean the next time you step into a tattoo studio.
Inked for a Cause: Dirk Vermin
January 9, 2015
Get to know Dirk Vermin: a tattoo artist, business owner, and advocate for children, animals, and cancer research.
Charlie Hebdo Tattoo Honors Victims
January 8, 2015
Discover the powerful response of the arts community to the Charlie Hebdo attack through a tattoo that symbolizes freedom of speech.
Breaking Fad: Inking the Antihero Walter White
January 7, 2015
Explore the dark and compelling world of Walter White in Breaking Bad. Uncover his loathsome traits and the reasons behind his tattooed fame.
Sailor Jerry Meets David Lynch in These Twin Peaks Pinups
December 23, 2014
Most fans of the cult-classic TV series Twin Peaks will likely admit that they had little to no idea of what was actually going on in the show. Hell, the…
American Horror Story’s Historical Tattooed Freak Show
December 23, 2014
Dive into the world of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Uncover the unique characters and chilling storylines of this captivating season.
When Art and Science Collide
December 22, 2014
Unleash your inner science nerd with these mind-blowing examples of how science can be totally cool and badass.
Did Thomas Edison Invent the Tattoo Machine?
December 18, 2014
Every school child knows that Thomas Edison was perhaps the most prolific inventor in the history of the United States. The light bulb? Edison. The phonograph? Edison. The telephone? Yep,…
Beyond the Ink – Tim Hendricks
December 18, 2014
Tattoo artist Tim Hendricks shares his journey in photography, favorite cameras, influences and being on NY Ink. Discover his unique approach to capturing moments on film.
Meet Your New Ink Master: Jason Clay Dunn
December 18, 2014
Don't miss the exciting season finale of Ink Master Rivals. See the live unveiling of the 35-hour master canvases and find out the winner.
Meet Your New Ink Shrink: Sarah Miller
December 16, 2014
Discover "Ink Shrinks," Spike TV's new tattoo show debuting Dec 16. See how tattoos serve as alternative therapy with artists Sarah Miller, Timothy Boor, and Justin Nordine.
Ink Master Rivals Season Finale
December 16, 2014
Ink Master Rivals' season finale sees Cleen Rock One, Erik Siuda, and Jason Clay Dunn competing with 35-hour master canvases. Watch tonight at 10pm EST on Spike TV to see who wins!
Tattoo Topic: Chatty Clients
December 16, 2014
Discover what top tattoo artists think about chatty clients in Sullen TV's latest Tattoo Topic episode with insights from Big Meas, Justin Hartman, Josh Duffy, and more.
NY Gov. Cuomo Outlaws Pet Tattoos
December 15, 2014
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.
Art Impersonators
December 12, 2014
Discover IMPERSONATION: An Homage to Robert Wilson by Craig & Karl, featuring Wilson-inspired art and coffee cups. Explore the collection at www.shop.illy.com.
Second Annual Inked Up World Tour Can Art Contest
December 5, 2014
ROCKSTAR ENERGY, SULLEN CLOTHING and INKED MAGAZINE COME TOGETHER FOR SECOND ANNUAL INKED UP WORLD TOUR ‘CAN ART’ CONTEST WITH $25,000 IN PRIZE MONEY Sullen Clothing Hosts Rockstar Energy/Sullen…
Star Wars Fan Gets Episode VII Ink A Year Before Premiere
December 1, 2014
Discover the ultimate Star Wars fandom: a fan gets a tattoo of a droid from the trailer of The Force Awakens within hours of its release.
Tattoo Timelapse: Hailin Fu
November 25, 2014
Getting a full back piece usually takes several sessions and a lot of attention to detail. Typically weeks, months, or even years can separate a session from beginning to final…
Tattoo Topic: Freehand or Stencil?
November 21, 2014
Free hand or stencil? Explore the world of freehand and stencil tattooing. Learn from top artists as they share their thoughts in this engaging video.
Tattoos for Toys
November 20, 2014
Tattoos for Toys! Discover the new era of dolls with tattoos. Lammily Marks brings diversity and creativity to the children's doll industry.
Joey Tattoo Rants: Scratchers
November 19, 2014
Get insights from industry expert Joey Tattoo on major tattoo topics. Discover his thoughts on the tattoo and art worlds at inkedmag.com.
Rockstar Energy Miss Inked Up Calgary 2014
November 18, 2014
The Rockstar Energy Drink Inked Up World Tour 2014 has made its final stop in Calgary, Canada. Alongside the many talented tattoo artists who came out for the convention, there…
MTV’s Tattooed Sledneck: Tosca
November 11, 2014
Dive into the thrilling world of Tattooed Sledneck in Wasilla, Alaska. Join the crew for extreme winter sports and heart-pounding adventures.
Tattoo Timelapse: Ralf Nonnweiler
November 10, 2014
Watch the mesmerizing Sullen TV tattoo timelapse of German artist Ralf Nonnweiler as he brings a black and grey portrait of Doc Brown to life!
Rockstar Energy Miss Inked Up London 2014
November 5, 2014
The Rockstar Energy Drink Inked Up World Tour’s latest stop took the tour to London, England for the tenth annual International London Tattoo Convention. Sullen TV now presents an inside…
The Artistic Realms of Dawn McTeigue
November 3, 2014
Explore the artistic journey of Dawn McTeigue, a talented comic book artist, from her early beginnings to her success in the industry.
Digital Dream Girl: Jessica Rix
October 31, 2014
Explore Jessica Rix's intricate left sleeve tattoo: a compass, helm, anchor, and more symbolize her loved ones and important dates.
Tattoo Topic: Tattoo Artists Who Duplicate Work
October 29, 2014
Discover the impact of duplicated work in the tattoo industry. Hear from top tattoo artists on how they feel about this growing trend.
Feminine Back Tattoos
October 21, 2014
Get inspired with these sexy feminine back tattoos. From colorful waves and lotus flowers to delicate lace designs, find the perfect tattoo for your back.
Tattoo Artist Sarah Miller’s Voyage into Comics
October 21, 2014
Immerse yourself in the world of The Valkyrie's Wode, a captivating tale of a Valkyrie-fighting Viking girl and the power of Norse mythology.
Portfolio Peek: Cleo Wattenström
October 16, 2014
Inked cover artist Cleo Wattenström is a power force in the tattoo world. Currently located in Sweden, she has been focusing her time on bringing her gorgeous black and grey…
Tattoo Timelapse: JP Alfonso
October 14, 2014
Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Atlanta-based tattoo artist, JP Alfonso, known for his stunning black and grey realism.
Artist Trigz Killed by Fatal Gun Shot Wound
October 10, 2014
Michael Christopher Pebley, better known as the artist Trigz, was fatally wounded last evening in North Hollywood. It has been reported by LAPD that he was shot in an intersection after…
Fresh Paint: Jamie Lee Parker
October 9, 2014
Explore the incredible talent of Jamie Lee Parker in the Fresh Paint series. Witness his transition from tattoo apprentice to oil painter.
Body Electric: An Artistic History of Tattoos
October 1, 2014
How often do you pass someone on the street with tattoos and stop to think Wow, tattoos have come a long way in the last 100 years? Well, if you…
Under the Skin: Jeff Gogue
October 1, 2014
Jeff Gogue has over 14 years of experience in the tattoo industry and is best known for his unique large-scale style which takes elements from both traditional Japanese and American…
Tattoo Timelapse: Fernie Andrade
September 30, 2014
Witness the incredible talent of tattoo artist Fernie Andrade as he creates a flawless black and grey portrait of George Washington. Watch the mesmerizing Tattoo Timelapse video here!
Q&A with Tattoo Nightmares’ Producer SallyAnn Salsano
September 2, 2014
Experience Tattoo Nightmares Miami on Spike TV. Join the new cast of artists as they take on the most difficult tattoos in the magic city, bringing their unconventional approach and fresh ideas.
Ink Master Gives Broadway Full Sleeves
August 29, 2014
Experience the incredible artistry of Ink Master's rivals season. Check out the massive tattooed sleeves displayed in Times Square.
31 Viking Tattoos to Inspire the Norse Lover in You
August 26, 2014
Vikings are some of the coolest and most interesting figures in history, still having a cultural impact today. Norse mythology inspired the creation of the superhero Thor and his villainous…
Friendship Tattoos
August 20, 2014
Make every day Galentine's Day with these friendship tattoo ideas.
NFL Training Camp Yields Awesome Tattoos
July 31, 2014
Whether it’s on a football, a program or some other piece of memorabilia, the tasteful flourish of the pen from one of our heroes is a big deal for a lot of people.
Awesome Simpsons Themed Sleeve Wins World Record
July 23, 2014
Few people on this earth will ever reach the level of dedication New Zealander Lee Weir has for The Simpsons. This fact was made apparent after the 27-year-old got the show’s protagonist, Homer, tattooed on his arm 41 times, a record for getting a single character’s likeness tattooed on the body.
Jim Boeheim Tattoo Puzzles Basketball Fans
July 18, 2014
Boeheim seemed pretty amused by the whole scenario, responding in the manner we have come to expect from him after nearly 40 years at the helm of the Syracuse basketball team.
HotShots: Ian Maddox
July 14, 2014
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.
Portfolio Peek with Allan Rivera
July 10, 2014
Sullen TV gives us an inside look at some of Rivera’s favorite pieces in this episode of “Portfolio Peek.”
Fresh Paint with Mat Hurtado
July 3, 2014
Artists ranging from Michael Hussar to Kevin Llewellyn to Chet Zar have found tremendous support for their macabre works within the tattoo community.
Pet Tattoos Put in the Doghouse
June 24, 2014
"it will soon be illegal to tattoo or pierce pets. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the bill into law in the next couple of days, according to the New York Daily News."
Ladies, Ladies! Art Show 2014
May 27, 2014
There's no denying that tattooing has been a male-dominated art form but that's not to say that there aren't hundreds of talented female artists out there.
Why Temporary Tattoos Suck
May 19, 2014
A recent report by the FDA has labeled temporary tattoos as “not necessarily safe.” People have reported developing severe rashes after getting temporary tattoos using “black henna” ink.
Under the Skin with Liz Cook
May 14, 2014
SullenTV presents another "Under the Skin' Episode, featuring Liz Cook.
Carl Zimmer’s Unified Theory of Tattoo
May 12, 2014
“I happened to notice a tattoo of DNA on the arm of a neuroscientist and it got me to wondering if scientists are the sort of people who have lots of tattoos,” Carl Zimmer
Inked Up World Tour: Frankfurt, Germany
May 12, 2014
Sullen TV presents an inside look at the work of several other great international artists such as Daniel Vogt, Randy Engelhard, Moni Marino, and Freshly Inked cover artist, Tattoo Ish.
The Healing Power of Ink
May 1, 2014
The most important tool in fighting cancer is proper medical care but doctors and medicine are far from the only thing needed to rebuild a person who has been ravaged by cancer.
More Feminine Chest Tattoos
April 15, 2014
Here at Inked we have tons of galleries featuring chest tattoos on beautiful, sexy women. Click through to check them out.
Tattoos Cure Cancer
April 14, 2014
For the first major event Guyot recruited 13 of his friends and brought them all into his tattoo shop to ink people with the special Tattoos Cure Cancer designs he had drawn up.
Tattoo Madness Championship
April 4, 2014
Both Portugal and Harris wowed voters with their realistic portraits as Portugal came out of the Realism region and Harris won the Black and Grey region.
SullenTV: Under the Skin with Isaiah Negrete
April 2, 2014
Following in his father's footsteps, Isaiah specializes in black and grey realism and works out of the Shamrock Social Club in Los Angeles, California.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Final Four
March 31, 2014
Tattoo Madness Tournament is here! Your votes have been tallied and we are down to the Final Four in our Tattoo Madness Tournament. Voting is going to be open until Friday April 4th.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Elite Eight
March 27, 2014
Finally we have reached the regional finals; the Elite Eight.
SullenTV: Oil Painting with Michael Hussar
March 26, 2014
Sullen TV presents a new segment of Fresh Paint to give an inside look as Michael Hussar works on his latest piece, Twink.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Realism Round 2
March 19, 2014
Last week we completed Round 1 of the tournament and narrowed the field down to 32 tattoo artists. By the end of this week we'll be left with 16. Today we're giving you Round 2 of Realism.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Japanese Style Round 2
March 18, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Watch This Tattoo Come to Life
March 17, 2014
By taking advantage of some stop-motion animation, a talented tattoo artist, and 11 very helpful friends photographer Evan Hawkins was able to turn a series of tattoos into what may be the first human flip book.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Field Round 1
March 14, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 1
March 13, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Realism Round 1
March 12, 2014
We took 64 tattoo artists and threw them into a bracket divided by four different styles of tattooing: Japanese Style, Black & Grey, Realism and The Field.
SullenTV: Tattoo Timelapse with Aric Taylor
March 12, 2014
Now you can see tattoo artist Aric Taylor's skills in action as Sullen TV presents another episode of Tattoo Timelapse.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Japanese Style Round 1
March 11, 2014
March Madness, St. Patty's Day, and a whole lot of amazing Japanese Tattoos this month.
Tattooing is Magic: Fighting Bullying With ‘My Little Pony’ Ink
February 27, 2014
When Tony Wayne—a tattoo artist at Imperial Tattoo Company in Sugarland, Texas—heard the story he knew that he needed to do something to help out young Michael Morones and his family.
Sullen Angel Chelsea Rae McGinnis
February 24, 2014
We present Chelsea Rae McGinnis, a model, one of the gorgeous Sullen Angels, and one of the few Ms. Inkstravaganzas. And with such a resume, you just have to hear what she has to say.
This Guy Really Likes Fish Sticks
February 19, 2014
One trait that seems to be shared by everyone on Earth is a desire to go to extraordinary lengths in order to get something for free.
Part 2 of Getting Your First Tattoo: Choosing a Shop and Artist
February 14, 2014
Picking the right artist and shop can be difficult, but we can help!
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek w Lettering Specialist Big Sleeps
February 10, 2014
Sullen TV drops another episode of “Portfolio Peek” featuring L.A. based lettering specialist, Big Sleeps.
Funny Tattoo Shop Commercial
February 10, 2014
The people over at Liberty Tattoo in Atlanta, Ga., have created a hilarious commercial highlighting their ability to take horrible tattoos and turn them into masterpieces.
Counting Seahawk Eggs Before They Hatch
January 17, 2014
Every sports fan will talk a lot of smack about how great their team is but it takes a fan with extreme dedication to get a tattoo proclaiming their team as the best.
The Art of Megan Lara
January 16, 2014
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.
Under the Skin with Roman Abrego
January 10, 2014
Sullen TV presents another day in the life, this time with Roman Abrego.
Part 1 of Getting Your First Tattoo: 4 Things to Consider Before Going to a Shop
January 10, 2014
Thinking of getting your first Tattoo?
Inked Professionals: The Glass Blower
January 8, 2014
Erin Krehel, lead glass blower at Hot Sand in Asbury Park NJ, shared with Inkedmag.com what it really means to be a glass blower.
Sullen TV’s Portfolio Peek with Tatu Baby
January 6, 2014
Sullen TV presents us another amazing artists.
Tattoonami
January 2, 2014
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.
Inked’s Second Chance Gift Guide
December 26, 2013
Are you looking for some unique gifts for yourself or a loved one?
Corey Miller’s Perfect Portrait
December 13, 2013
This mash-up between a little girl and her portrait tattoo shows just how amazing Corey Miller is as an artist.
Feminine Chest Tattoos
December 10, 2013
Here are some fantastic chest tattoos for you to check out.
Drawn Together
December 10, 2013
Dad inspired by their kids drawings colors and shades them to perfection.
Save Your Own Skin
December 9, 2013
“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.”
Pop Art Tattoos
December 4, 2013
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SullenTV Tattoo Timelapse presents German artists Daniel Vogt.
Free Pizza For Life
November 22, 2013
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The Many Sides of the Swastika
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Mr. Cartoon
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SullenTV: Tattoo Portfolio Peek with Halo
November 12, 2013
Take a peek at Halo's Black Lotus Tattoo shop in Maryland.
HotShots: Bilacous
November 11, 2013
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Love the Hate Shoes
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The Fine Art of Nikko Hurtado
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RI’s Tattooed Librarians
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75 Epic Hand Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 8, 2018
These Tattoos are a Real Handful! We’ve got to hand it to these artists, they’re creating some seriously epic work. That’s right, today we present 75 of the best hand…
Money Talks!
October 8, 2018
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…
21 Sick Venom Tattoos
October 5, 2018
Are You Stoked For Venom? Today, one of the biggest superhero films of the year hits theaters. Based on the Marvel Comics character by the same name, Venom follows the…
75 Badass Back Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 4, 2018
Bring on the Back Tattoos While we love a good micro tattoo, sometimes bigger is better. And there’s no bigger tattoo than a back piece. Back pieces are a staple…
Why Over 100 People Got Arby’s Tattoos
October 3, 2018
Do You Stan Arby’s? Move over Dominos, step aside Chipotle—because it’s time for Arby’s to get their chance in the spotlight. While Arby’s has played second fiddle to Subway for…
Dave Navarro: Darkness to Dawn
October 3, 2018
Dave Navarro talks drug addiction, mental illness and Ink Master with Oliver Peck Photos by Brian Ziff In 1986, Dave Navarro joined the alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction, and the…
50 Exceptional Underboob Tattoos by Some of the World’s Best Artists
October 3, 2018
Bring On The Spectacular Sternums While all tattoos hurt, certain parts of the body are more painful than others. One of the most excruciating parts of the body happens to…
Tattoo Shops to Look Out For in Every State
September 28, 2018
Ink In Every State With the proliferation of tattoo shops in big cities throughout the United States, it is easy for some good shops to get lost amongst the crowd.…
Blast Off With These Galaxy Tattoos
September 26, 2018
To Infinity and Beyond! You don’t need to travel to a galaxy far far away to experience this incredible tattoos. These galaxy tattoos are truly out of this world and…
Sit Back and Relax to Tattooing Up Close
September 26, 2018
Are You Mesmerized by Tattooing? Looking for something to help you get through the mid-week blues? Well, do we have the video for you. This up close and personal view…
Suicide Squad Director Regrets This Character’s Controversial Ink
September 25, 2018
This Character’s Tattoo Rubbed Audiences The Wrong Way While it only earned 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, Suicide Squad still managed to crack the top 10 of the highest-grossing films of…
50 Creative Sleeves by Some of the Best Tattoo Artists
September 25, 2018
Are You Considering a Sleeve? While micro tattoos are great, sometimes bigger is better. A larger canvas allows the tattooer more artistic freedom and a sleeve is an excellent real…
75 Sensational Black-and-Grey Tattoos By Some of the Best Artists
September 21, 2018
Bring on the Black-and-Grey While color tattoos may be beautiful, some designs are better done in black-and-grey. Black-and-grey tattooing has been a prominent part of the industry for decades and…
9 Girlfriend Tattoos That Will Haunt Men For Decades
September 20, 2018
These Portraits are Terrifically Terrible While every tattoo artist has a unique set of strengths and weaknesses, portrait tattoos of non-celebrities are generally pretty difficult. Often times, you’re working with…
9 Clever Tattoos For People Embracing Hair Loss
September 20, 2018
Losing Your Hair? Get One of These Tattoos! While hair loss may be a sensitive issue for many men, these collectors approached the tricky topic with a keen sense of…
75 Stunning Flower Tattoos By Talented Artists
September 20, 2018
Check Out These Incredible Flower Designs When it comes to tattoo imagery, one of the most traditional subjects is flowers. From American traditional to Japanese, neo-traditional to new school, realism…
15 Magical Tattoos For the Modern Witch
September 19, 2018
Everyday is Halloween For These Spooky Collectors With Halloween right around the corner, we’re beginning to feel a chill in the air and our favorite department stores have already stocked…
6 Elbow and Knee Tattoos With Split Personalities
September 19, 2018
Would You Get One of These Tattoos? Tattoo artists work on understanding and perfecting the fundamental of placement for their entire careers. Placement is the concept of how a tattoo…
75 Incredible Micro Tattoos By World-Renowned Artists
September 19, 2018
Want a Tiny Tattoo? Over the past several years, celebrities have contributed to the boom of tattoo culture by investing in micro tattoos on their famous real estate (a.k.a. skin).…
75 Realistic Portrait Tattoos By 15 Of the Best Realism Tattoo Artists
September 18, 2018
Check Out These Artists If You Want a Realistic Portrait! Looking for a standout portrait tattoo artist? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered 15 of the best,…
6 People Who Earned 15 Minutes of Fame For Their Face Tattoos
September 17, 2018
Do You Remember This Viral Ink?! In the age of social media, it seems like people will do just about anything to obtain 15 minutes of fame. And for these…
Celebrate Michael Myers’ Return to the Big Screen With Terrifying Ink
September 17, 2018
Are You Ready For the Return of Halloween? While the Halloween season of 2017 was largely ruled by the film adaptation of Stephen King’s It, it is expected that the…
15 Adorable and Amazing Tattoos For Fall Fanatics
September 17, 2018
Are You Ready For Pumpkins, Changing Leaves and More Fall Favorites? While some of us are disappointed that summer has come to a close, others have spent months waiting patiently…
Would You Tattoo the Soles of Your Feet?
September 14, 2018
This Unusual Location is a Trending Topic Are you looking to tattoo a place that’s hidden yet unusual? Why not try the soles of the feet? Sole tattoos are becoming…
This Artist is Making Tribal Tattoos Cool Again
September 14, 2018
These Tribal Tattoos Are Anything But Traditional During the 1990s and early 2000s, 90s tribal tattoos were all the rage. I know, it’s hard to imagine these designs ever being…
Artists Reveal Their Most Uncomfortable Tattoo Situations!
September 13, 2018
These are cringe worthy! We would like to think that tattoo artists adore their profession and relish each tattoo they do as meaningful and piece of art. Unfortunately, the general…
These Paper Plane Tattoos Will Blow You Away
September 13, 2018
The Sky’s the Limit With These Tattoos Historians can trace back the invention of the paper plane to Ancient Japan, between the years 460-390 BCE during the height of paper…
These 9 Face Tattoos Will Take Your Breath Away
September 13, 2018
Would You Tattoo Your Mug? Over the past two years, face tattoos have become a mainstream fashion staple thanks to hip-hop newcomers such as Post Malone, 6ix9ine, Lil Xan and…
Trump Dump—18 Terrific and Terrible POTUS Tattoos
September 11, 2018
Check Out the POTUS in Ink! Whether you love him or hate him, our current President, Donald Trump, has an extremely distinctive look. His signature mug has inspired a number…
Tattoos are the New Black—12 Runway Models Covered in INK
September 11, 2018
Tattoos are on Trend at New York Fashion Week When it comes to New York Fashion Week, we expect many different styles, color palettes, and silhouettes to be on trend.…
This Artist Recreates Traditional Tattoos as Incredible 3D Illustrations
September 10, 2018
Meet the UK’s Billelis For decades, tattooers have found inspiration from the work of classic and contemporary artists that work in mainstream media such as painting, sketching, and graphic design.…
This Russian Tattooer is Both Beautiful and Badass
September 10, 2018
This Tattoo Artist is Equally Gorgeous and Gifted Over the last several decades, the tattoo industry has introduced a plethora of artists who are both exceptionally stunning and exceedingly talented.…
“This Is What Pregnancy Does to Your Stomach Tattoos”
September 7, 2018
Before, during and after the birth! We would like you to me a beautiful model we only know as @lady_tattoo_cat. She is a self-proclaimed ink model, stripper, mistress and mother…
Would You Tattoo Your Dark Circles?
September 6, 2018
Bye Bye Under Eyes! Cosmetic tattooing has come a long way over the past several decades and it’s plotting to put the beauty industry out of business. Okay, maybe that…
Heartwarming Pictures of Tattooed Parents
September 6, 2018
Ready to Say “Awww?” In 2018, there are thousands of tattooed moms and dads killing the parenting game. More children than ever will grow up with inked up parents and…
This Painter Transforms Classic Art Into Modern Tattoo Masterpieces
September 5, 2018
Check Out This Polish Painter in Action We know you’ve already heard the phrase, ‘life imitating art,’ but what about ‘art imitating art?’ For centuries, artists have pulled inspiration from…
Offset Got a HUGE Face Tattoo For His Newborn Daughter
September 5, 2018
We Can’t Believe This Ink! While we don’t condone celebrities getting tattoos for their boyfriends or girlfriends, we love when stars get inked in homage to their children. A family…
Face Tattoos With Post Malone, Tyla Yaweh and Jonboy— Behind-the-Scenes of Made in America
September 5, 2018
Check Out the Hottest Festival of the Summer Photos by Evan Kaucher For the 2018 Made in America, the Philadelphia music festival pulled out the big guns to ensure they’d…
The Difference Between Millennials and Gen Z Explained Through Ink
September 4, 2018
What’s the Real Difference Between Our Youngest Generations Believe it or not, but if you’re born after the year 1996, then you’re NOT a millennial. If you were born in…
Red Ink & Itchy Tattoos! How to Treat Without Damaging Your Ink.
August 31, 2018
Help is on the way! The second most common “complaint” after “It hurts!”, is “Damn. This is itchy!” Well, there are countless theories on why your tattoo itches, however there…
Find Out Who Went Home on Ink Master Season 11 Episode 1
August 29, 2018
The Grudge Match Has Begun After months of impatient waiting, season 11 of Ink Master is finally here. Last night, at 10/9c on Paramount Network, the first episode of the…
15 Prime Examples of Perfect Placement
August 29, 2018
These Tattoos are All About Location If we’ve learned anything from watching Ink Master, it is that placement matters. Placement can take a good tattoo to a great one, especially…
Torture Tats: These Collectors are Totally Insane!
August 29, 2018
Painful and Unusual Places to Get Tattooed On almost every other tattoo article you can find on the painful places to get inked, you’ll hear the same body parts repeatedly…
Dave Navarro Talks Openly About His Demons With Oliver Pec
August 28, 2018
Watch Our Talk With Dave Navarro and Oliver Peck In between takes on season 11, we had the chance to sit down with judges Dave Navarro and Oliver Peck to…
What a Tattoo Shop Looked Like 22 Years Ago According to Friends
August 28, 2018
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane Although heavily tattooed main characters are still an anomaly in Hollywood, scenes with tattoos and tattooing in them are extremely common. Many of our…
25+ Memes Every Tattoo Artists Can Relate To
August 28, 2018
These Memes are Straight Fire! While tattoo artists may have different styles, come from different cities and speak different tongues—most can relate to their basic experiences. And what better way…
15 Tattoo Collabs That Prove Two Artists Are Better Than One
August 27, 2018
Check Out These Incredible Tattoo Collabs Collaboration has become a huge trend in the tattoo world over the past few years and it has pushed the industry to new artistic…
This Screaming, Crying Client Could Make Any Artist Go Insane
August 27, 2018
The Tattoo Client From Hell It’s no secret that tattoos hurt, however, the pain is pretty bearable. Sure, it’s certainly an uncomfortable feeling but we don’t expect anyone to start…
25+ Memes That Every Tattooed Person Can Relate To
August 27, 2018
If You Have Ink, You’ll Love These Memes Do you experience things that are funny, frustrating or straight up odd as a tattooed person? Do you long for a way…
Meet the Tattoo Artists of Ink Master Season 11
August 27, 2018
One of These Artists Will Be the Next Ink Master Every season, Ink Master invites talented tattooers from around the country to compete for $100,000, a feature in INKED Magazine…
25 Artists Share Their WORST Tattoo
August 27, 2018
Even the World’s Top Tattooers Have TERRIBLE Ink While their portfolios may be impressive, many of the world’s top tattooers are sporting less than stellar ink. Sure, plenty of artists…
Bet You Won’t Click On This Video!
August 24, 2018
Hope That Your Girlfriend Doesn’t Catch You Watching This! GOTCHA!
20 Sobriety Tattoos! Inked Badges of Honor!
August 23, 2018
One Day at a Time. Beating an addiction is something to be proud of. Very proud of! A person fighting their way out of an addiction deserves the utmost respect…
12 Magical, Morbid and Merry Mickey Mouse Tattoos
August 23, 2018
This Isn’t Your Father’s Mickey Mouse! Mickey Mouse is without a doubt, the most iconic Disney character of all time. When he debuted on screen in 1928, he became an…
Introducing the Erotic Fantasies of Sad Amish
August 23, 2018
Too Naughty to Look Away! Sad Amish is a tattoo artist based in Bordeaux, France. They specialize in erotic and highly sexual ink. Their work has captured the attention of…
Rest in Peace to Isaiah “Boo Boo” Negrete
August 21, 2018
The Tattoo Industry Has Lost a Legend Last night, the tattoo industry lost a very important artist. The son and prodigy of legendary tattooer Freddy Negrete, Isaiah ‘Boo Boo’ passed…
Portfolio Peek with Freddy Negrete
August 21, 2018
Freddy Negrete is one of the pioneers of modern day tattooing. Working primarily in black and grey, Negrete helped develop and popularize the Chicano style that the industry now recognizes…
INKED Exclusive: Belly
August 20, 2018
Meet The Weeknd’s Right-Hand Man When you’re in the middle of an international tour and you have a few days in New York City where you just put out a…
Character, Not Characters
August 20, 2018
Classic Portrait Photographer, Cade Martin Points His Lens at Heavily Tattooed Collectors, and the Results are Amazing INKED: How did the Character, Not Characters project come to be? CADE MARTIN:…
Inked Exclusive: Corey Divine
August 20, 2018
The Star of Sacred Geometry Goes Public Amassing 258k followers on his Instagram page @coreydivine this LA based tattoo artist has gained traction for his intricate line and dot work.…
No Payne, No Gain
August 20, 2018
Catching Up With the Ink Master Winner Fresh off winning Season 10 of Ink Master alongside his coach DJ Tambe, Josh Payne is finally here to set the record straight.…
Inked Exclusive: Cristian Marin
August 20, 2018
Featured Artist: Lifestyle Issue 2018 Inked: What first got you into tattooing? Cristian: Since I was a kid, I’ve always been interested in art. At 17 I got my first…
Inked Exclusive: Alisha Gory
August 20, 2018
Check Out Her Epic Ink! Inked: Were you an artist before you became a tattooer? Alisha: I graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA…
Skulls, Brains and Fetal Rats—Paul Booth’s Top 5 Oddities
August 20, 2018
Are You Ready for Crazy Oddities?! Paul Booth is the master of macabre, both in his tattoos and his prized possessions. For many years, the legendary tattooer has collected oddities from…
Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and Travis Scott Show Off New Ink
August 20, 2018
Check Out the Celebrity Tattoos! While many of us hide out from the rain this weekend, our favorite celebrities were busy getting tattooed! That’s right, three of the music industries…
Want to Get an ASCII Tattoo? Damn Right You Do!
August 17, 2018
Welcome to the old school digital age! Meet Andres Vrontis, a tattoo artist that has made the difficult and painstaking task of tattooing even more intense. Vrontis has perfected the…
25 Tattoo Artists Give Advice to Tattoo Virgins (VIDEO)
August 17, 2018
Want Your First Tattoo? Learn From the Pros! Are you looking to get your first tattoo? What about your 20th tattoo? Well, anyone with or without ink can learn from…
Tattoos and Donating Blood—Here’s What You Need to Know
August 16, 2018
Can You Give Blood With Ink? When it comes to donating blood in the United States, there are plenty of rules and guidelines set in place to ensure that the…
New Study Shows That Tattoos Don’t Affect the Hiring Process
August 15, 2018
Have Ink? No Problem! To this day, tattooed people are asked the same, age-old question—how are you going to find a job with visible tattoos? However, while negative stereotypes about tattoos…
Lil Pump Tattoos Himself in Honor of XXXTentacion
August 15, 2018
Can You Believe This?! While celebrities may be role models to their fanbases in many ways, when it comes to tattoos, they often do the opposite of what a tattooer…
15 NSFW Hand Tattoos For Dirty Collectors
August 14, 2018
These Tattoos are Too Filthy For Words While hands are an extremely popular subject to tattoo, in most cases the designs are fairly traditional. For example, praying hands are a…
A Peek into Kat Von D’s Life!
August 13, 2018
You Can’t Hide on Social Media! It’s hard enough trying to have a personal life when you’re a celebrity. It’s even harder when you’re a “beautiful person” and social media…
Tattoo Revenge Show Comes to America with Snooki and Nico Tortorella
August 13, 2018
Will You Be Tuning In? While many shows about tattoos focus on nice and tasteful tattoos, this British reality show goes in the exact opposite direction. Just Tattoo of Us…
25 Tattoo Artists React to SoundCloud Rapper’s Tattoos
August 10, 2018
What Do YOU Think of Their Ink? We’ve seen plenty of people on social media reacting to the face tattoos of today’s hottest SoundCloud rappers, however, have you ever wondered…
Artist Creates a Live Rick and Morty Tattoo
August 9, 2018
The Green Screen Tattoo that’s Going Viral The adult animated television series Rick and Morty has gained large traction and a whopping fan base. One artist pushed his creative boundaires…
The Shreds Project
August 8, 2018
Shooting from the hip with a Detroit artist who turns illegal firearms into works of art. For the last couple of decades, that’s right decades, the city of Detroit, Michigan…
What if Harry Potter Characters Had Tattoos?
August 8, 2018
Check Out Our HP Tattoo Predictions Several months ago, we discussed the tattoo predictions for Disney princesses, and now it’s time for the characters of Harry Potter to have their…
The MEANEST Tattoo Reality Show on TV!
August 6, 2018
Man, that is a low blow brother! Just Tattoo of Us is an MTV British Entertainment reality tattoo program which follows couples, friends or family members as they go to…
Legendary Artist Teaches Post Malone How to Tattoo—VIDEO
August 6, 2018
Check Out the Video! At the close of our cover shoot and spread with Post Malone, the rapper decided that he wanted to try his hand at tattooing. Luckily, he…
25 Tattoo Artists Discuss the Taboos of Tattoo Copying
August 3, 2018
What Do Megan Massacre, Ryan Ashley Malarkey and Paul Booth Think of Tattoo Copying?! Once again, it’s time to discuss tattoo copying. Whether you’re a tattoo collector, an artist or…
Man With 90% of His Body Covered Regrets His Ink
August 3, 2018
Why He Wants to Remove His Tattoos Something that is seldom discussed within the tattoo industry, but should be brought into the open, is tattoo regret. Tattoo regret is something…
Tattooers of Reddit Share Trends They HATE
August 2, 2018
Do You Have a Regrettable Tattoo? While every tattoo artists tastes and styles are different, there are a few tattoo trends that piss off the industry as a whole. These…
30 Face Tattoos Ranked From Worst to Best
August 2, 2018
Did These Collectors Ruin Their Mugs? Ready to see some super cringe face tattoos? What about some seriously gorgeous face tattoos? Well, you’re in luck! Because today we’re going through…
Meet the Mastermind Behind Viceland’s Tattoo Age
July 31, 2018
Executive Producer Chris Grosso Shares Why He’s Interviewing Living Legends On July 11th, Viceland premiered the second season of Tattoo Age with Miami Ink’s Chris Garver. The show gives audiences…
40+ Fixed Tattoos of Reddit
July 31, 2018
Reddit Users Share Their Epic Cover Ups! Over the years, the potential for an incredible coverup has grown exponentially. Tattoo technicality and laser removal has allowed artists to give clients…
My Split Tongue Experience—VIDEO
July 30, 2018
Check Out the Before, DURING and After of a Tongue Split While almost everyone knows someone with a tongue piercing, it’s much less common to meet someone with a split…
Barfing to Boners—25 Top Tattoo Artists Share Their Craziest Client Stories
July 27, 2018
Find Out Paul Booth’s, Megan Massacre’s and Ryan Ashley’s WILDEST Stories It’s time for the second episode of our brand new INKED Talk series. Last week, 25 of the top…
Meet the Beyond Gender Body Mod Couple Taking on the World
July 26, 2018
From One Extreme To Another Veronica Carol Blades and Adam Curlykale are not your ordinary inked couple of friends, they are the exact opposite. Blades, also known as MissXRoniX, is…
YouTuber Has Subscribers Pick Her First Tattoo
July 26, 2018
Would You Let YouTube Pick Your Tattoos? Throw away everything you think about a “first tattoo.” First tattoos don’t need to mean anything, they don’t need to signify a huge…
YouTuber Reveals Her Lasered and Covered Nikko Hurtado Tattoo!
July 25, 2018
Check Out the Finished Product Ask anyone in the industry who paved the way for photorealism tattooing, and they’ll say Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado changed the tattoo game forever when he…
Tattoo Pain. Why Do Tattoos Hurt So Much? Science has the answer.
July 24, 2018
How much did that hurt? Did that hurt? Anyone who has tattoos has been posed this question countless times. And ninety-nine times out of a hundred if the person is…
25 Tattoo Artists Reveal Their Success Stories | INKED Talk
July 23, 2018
Ryan Ashley, Anthony Michaels, Paul Booth, Megan Massacre and More! If you were to be asked 15 to 20 years ago, ‘What a tattoo artists looks like?’, you would likely…
Vintage Wagner Tattoo Flash Discovered in Trunk! Paid $10 for Treasure!
July 20, 2018
They belonged to an Old Sailor! The six sheets were found in the bottom of a trunk in an attic owned by an 84-year old career Marine Corps man. The trunk…
Should You Get a Tattoo While Pregnant? Here’s the Facts!
July 19, 2018
Yes or No? When a woman is pregnant people automatically feel obliged to give advice. It’s just a natural inclination, especially from women who have already gone through the beauty…
Inked Exclusive: Nico Perez
July 18, 2018
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you get into tattooing? I was born in the country of Uruguay in South America. My parents immigrated to New Jersey in…
Inked Exclusive: London Reese
July 18, 2018
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you get into tattooing? I grew up skateboarding, listening to punk rock and metal—tattoos were everywhere. In junior high and high school,…
Inked Exclusive: Lazer Liz
July 18, 2018
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you first get into tattooing? It was a rather natural process for me. I was always artistic, and I went to art…
INKED People: Greg Yuna
July 18, 2018
Crown Jewels I was born and raised in Queens, New York, so naturally I grew up inspired by the streets, and the urban “scene” that came with being from NYC.…
Manifest Destiny with Julius Caesar
July 18, 2018
INKED talks to Julius Cvesar, a Barber to the Stars.
The Top Tattoo Artists At The 2018 NY Empire State Tattoo Expo
July 17, 2018
From All Around The World This past weekend, from Friday, July 13 – Sunday, July 15, the Big Apple hosted another tattoo convention that took place at the Hilton Hotel…
“Tattooer” VS “Tattoo Artist” with Megan Jean Morris and Sara Fabel
July 16, 2018
What’s the difference between these industry terms? You may know of Megan Jean Morris from her time on Ink Master and Sara Fabel as Finland’s famous model tattooer—but have you…
VIDEO! 3D Floors! You Can Put in Your Home! But Can You Handle It!
July 13, 2018
You Own Mystery Spot! These floors are a combination of people’s dreams and nightmares. A bathroom floor infested with sharks in shallow water. A bed precariously perched on the cliff…
VIDEO! 25 Shell Inspired Tattoos for the Summer!
July 12, 2018
The cutest of crustaceans! Ahhhh, summer is here, and the smell of the sea and sun block fill the air. Sights of waves crashing on the beach and girls in…
Chris Garver Talks Anthony Bourdain, Miami Ink and Viceland
July 11, 2018
Check Out Our Exclusive with the Tattoo Legend For this week’s episode of Tattoo Age by Viceland, they’ve brought in “The Master of All Tattoos,” also known as Chris Garver.…
Check Out the Tattooers Attending the 2018 New York Empire State Tattoo Expo
July 10, 2018
This is the Tattoo Event of the Season! Do you have plans this weekend? Now you do! It’s finally time for the 2018 New York Empire State Tattoo Convention. From…
The Evolution of the Sucky Panther
July 10, 2018
From Viral Meme to Tattoo Sensation At some point during the last several years, an image of a sucky panther tattoo exploded in the meme scene. With it’s wonky eyes,…
Chris Brown Buys a $350,000 Bullet Proof SUV and Then Gets Arrested!
July 6, 2018
The Bad Boy Keeps on Bangin! Trouble appears to be always following Chris Brown and that was never truer than on July 5th when Chris dropped $350,000 on a bullet…
The Zodiac Signs as Terrible Tattoos
July 5, 2018
Which Tattoo Would Your Sign Get? While we’ve given examples of badass tattoos that each member of the zodiac should get, we know that no sign is immune to getting…
Behind-The-Scenes of Post Malone’s INKED Cover
July 2, 2018
VIP Sneak Peek of the Shoot! The cat is officially out of the bag! After months of blood, sweat, and ink, we are proud to announce our collaboration with Post…
Check Out Halsey’s Impressive Ink
July 2, 2018
The Pop Songstress is Killing the Tattoo Game When it comes to tattooed musicians, it’s much easier to list of men that have large collections of ink. Across decades and…
Nicky Jam Cruises Into Our 2018 Moto Issue
June 29, 2018
Nicky Jam Makes His INKED Debut A second chance is not a luxury afforded to many. Therefore, if life presents you with an opportunity, and you find the necessary will…
Inked Exclusive: Mark Wosgereau
June 29, 2018
Denmark’s Finest Takes INKED Denmark is known for a handful of cultural exports—including vikings, the Nymphomaniac film series, Hans Christian Anderson, Carslberg beer, and Victoria’s Secret angel Josephine Skriver. However,…
Inked Exclusive: Glen Preece
June 29, 2018
A Master of Black-and-Grey “I’ve always loved art and never dreamed of making a career from it. It was around five or six years ago when I starting looking at…
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Got Matching Hand Tattoos
June 28, 2018
You Won’t Believe Their Matching Ink! There you have it. Not only are Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande engaged, but they now sport matching ink. While Davidson has already gone…
Healing Ink Visits Pulse Orlando Two Years Later
June 28, 2018
Ink For a Cause Hits Home For Pulse Survivors “A Peace Activist and Tattooed Woman bring two Chicano artists, a Brooklynite, Miley Cyrus’ Buddy, Hair Guy, Hippie Girl, Biker Boy…
Inked Exclusive: Matt Curzon
June 27, 2018
One of Australia’s Finest When it comes to neo-traditional tattooing, everything is bigger, brighter, and badder down under. And we caught up with a true industry icon, Australia’s own Matt…
Adorable 7-Year-Old Colors in Mom’s Tattoo
June 27, 2018
Parents With Ink are Human Coloring Books! When it comes to being a tattooed parent, particularly a heavily tattooed one, society typically has more negative things to say than positive.…
Royals With INK!
June 27, 2018
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…
Kinky Super Beauties! From Playboy to Hustler…and everything in between!
June 26, 2018
It’s time to turn up the heat…Holly Randall Style! Holly Randall was born in 1978 on September 5th, her parents’ first child. Though she grew up the daughter the famous…
This Man is Calling Out Sexual Predators in the Tattoo Industry
June 20, 2018
The Tattoo Industry Needs a #metoo Moment Alex Bage is a traditional tattoo artist at Fat Panda Tattoo in the United Kingdom. Aside from his career Bage is also a…
This Trans Tattooer is Turning the Tides in the Industry
June 19, 2018
Meet Brooklyn’s Mars Hobrecker In the tattoo industry, straight white cisgender men dominate in numbers. It has taken years for sexual, ethnic, and gender minorities to find their footing in…
Do These Naughty Animal Tattoos Make You Uncomfortable?
June 17, 2018
Check Out the Peculiar Designs of Kate Holt For centuries, art has been used as a vehicle to promote graphic and unsettling themes and ideas. Whether it be for a…
Bobby Cupparo Critiques Apprenticeship Tattoos
June 11, 2018
Check Out His Oldest Ink! Self-critique is an important part of the tattoo process, especially during the apprenticeship experience. Every artist on the planet started as a rookie and you…
Tattoo Artist’s Photos Used For Fake Ads on Facebook
June 8, 2018
She’s the victim of a cyber scam As if we weren’t already afraid of our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter photos ending up in the wrong hands already, check out what…
Check Out Pete Davidson’s Tattoo For Ariana Grande
June 4, 2018
Their Relationship is Moving Quickly! When it comes to the rich and famous, many of our favorite celebrities are guilty of breaking one of the biggest sins in tattoo—getting tattoos…
UFC Fighter Defends Husband’s Swastika Tattoo
June 4, 2018
What do you think about her response? When it comes to tattoos, by and large we accept ink of all kinds. However, when it comes to tattoos that support hate…
27 Seriously Insane Joker Tattoos
May 30, 2018
Ink Inspired By a DC Legend In 1940, The Joker was introduced to the world through the comic book Batman by DC Comics. The Joker was originally brought in to…
INKED Guide to Tattooing Over Stretch Marks
May 30, 2018
Everything you need to know about covering scars in ink If you’re not already familiar with the pesky skin stripes that plague an estimated 80% of women, stretch marks are…
Does This Influencer Have the Weirdest Ink of All Time?
May 29, 2018
Can Anyone Top His Insane Ink? Prior to the past ten years, it took a considerable amount of work to become an internet celebrity. However, given the rapid boom of…
18 “Psycho” Good Post Malone Tattoos
May 25, 2018
Check Out the POSTY Tattoos! On April 27th, 2018 Post Malone released his second album beerbongs & bentleys and broke The Beatles’ record for “the most simultaneous top 20 entries…
Celebrate Memorial Day With Patriotic Pin-Ups
May 25, 2018
Check out the red white and blue babes! With Memorial Day approaching, we wanted to do something extra special to honor all of the active service members who have passed…
25 Hilarious Meme Tattoos
May 24, 2018
Check Out the Viral Ink! When it comes to the history of social media, memes have played an integral role in shaping our current culture. They’re representative of the emotion…
25 Greatest Memes of All Time
May 22, 2018
We Found the Best of the Best When it comes to the history of social media, memes have played an integral role in shaping our current culture. They’re representative of…
Ink Master’s Katie McGowan Shares Her Incredible Weight Loss Story
May 22, 2018
Find Out Her Secret to Success In 2015, Ink Master season 6 introduced us to tattooer Katie McGowan. McGowan competed on the show with her mentor, Matt O’Baugh, finishing in…
25+ Gorgeous and Girly Harry Potter Tattoos
May 22, 2018
These Tattoos are Feminine and Fantastic Out of all of the fandoms out there, Harry Potter has some of the greatest tattoos of the bunch. From massive character portraits to…
Watch Post Malone Get His Face Tattooed In Real Time
May 21, 2018
Check Out BTS of His “Stay Away” Tattoo A few months ago, musician and cultural icon Post Malone got his face tattooed with INKED. We filmed the entire tattoo from…
Tattoo Dos and Don’ts with Bobby Cupparo
May 21, 2018
From Hygiene to Planning a Sleeve Ever wondered what your tattoo artist wished they could tell you?! Well it’s time you found out the truth from one of the industry’s…
38 Gorgeous Ear Tattoos
May 21, 2018
Helix Tattoos are Hot For Summer While we’re sure you’re all extremely familiar with tattoos that go behind the ear, we’ve recently seen something a little different sprouting throughout social…
How She Transformed a 1963 Trailer into a Tattoo Parlor
May 21, 2018
The First Mobile Tattoo Shop! “I think I’ve always loved tattoos,” Afzal shares in a recent interview with the Huffington Post. 26 year old Shanzey Afzal is making a name…
Watch This Model Tattoo Her Beautiful Face!
May 18, 2018
This Beauty Has BALLS In March of 2015, tattoo model Jessica Wilde appeared on the Pin-up issue of INKED Magazine. Considered to be her first big break in the modeling…
Cannabis, Cam Girls, and Tattoos—Everything You Need to Know About The Cons
May 18, 2018
Check Out the Hottest Event in Miami From May 29th through June 1st, three provocative industries will be hosting must-see conventions at the SLS South Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida.…
Nicky Jam Gets Two Fresh Tattoos
May 18, 2018
Check Out His New Ink! With over 150 award nominations, Nicky Jam is one of the hottest Latin artists of all time. Topping both the U.S. and international charts, this…
Woman Renames Child After Tattoo Typo
May 16, 2018
We can’t believe she changed her child’s name! Although the general rule of thumb is to only get name tattoos for blood relatives or the deceased, even that can end…
Meet the Man With 31 Marvel Tattoos
May 14, 2018
He’s a Guinness Record Holder! With Avengers: Infinity War heating up the box office, Marvel characters are the talk of the tattoo industry. Artists around the world are inking up…
Model Becky Holt Gives INKED a Tattoo Tour
May 14, 2018
Check Out Her Body of Work! While you may have already formed an unclockable mental picture of your favorite tattoo model based on dozens of selfies on social media, rarely…
The Original Avengers Got Matching Ink
May 14, 2018
Check Out the Heroic Tattoos It’s no secret that The Avengers are the hottest super hero team of the millennium, with the latest installment grossing over $1.88 billion world wide.…
Kat Von D is Expecting Her First Child
May 9, 2018
Congrats to the Happy Couple Just days after releasing her 10-Year Anniversary collection and muses video series—beauty mogul and tattoo legend Kat Von D released another HUGE announcement. And no,…
Did Lindsay Lohan Become a Tattoo Artist?
May 8, 2018
Would You Get INKED by the Hollywood Hottie? Over the years, many celebrities, from Miley Cyrus to Margot Robbie to Rihanna, have taken a stab at inking up their tattoo…
Meet the Best Star Wars Artist in the Galaxy
May 4, 2018
Saga Anderson’s Art is Out of This World! Meet Saga Anderson, an illustrative realism tattoo artist based in Calgary, Canada. He’s known for his bold color designs, which often feature…
Taco and Tequila Tattoos
May 3, 2018
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These Tattoos This Cinco de Mayo, why not celebrate with two of our favorite delicacies? There’s nothing better than a spicy taco with a shot…
10 Questions With Tattooed and Ripped Entrepreneur—Brian Mazza
April 26, 2018
Discover how this restauranteur maintains a 6-pack Almost 10 years ago, INKED featured Brian Mazza under a now retired column called “INKED People.” Today, he’s one of the top restauranteurs…
‘Tattoo Liner’ Remains Perfectly Intact After Car Wreck
April 26, 2018
We can’t believe the power of this makeup product When it comes to eyeliner, any woman will tell you that they want a product that will stay in tact through…
Autofellatio, Flexibility in Bed, Queefing, and Other Questions We Asked a Contortionist
April 25, 2018
Can You Believe This?! Have you ever met someone who can give themselves a blow job? Okay, neither have we, however contortionist Albert TJ Santiago comes close. We sat down…
Logo Tattoos—The Good, The Bad, and the Fugly
April 25, 2018
Are you this brand loyal? I’ll be the first one to tell you that I am 100% obsessed with Chipotle. I worked at Chipotle for over a year and a…
Kat Von D Pays Homages to Tank Girl
April 25, 2018
’90s Icon Gets Her Own Lipstick! It’s no secret that Kat Von D loves to collaborate and pay tribute to notorious rebels in history. In fact, her past two collections…
INKEDxPostMalone – VIDEO: Watch Him Get Tattooed
April 21, 2018
Stay Tuned For Our Collaboration With Post Malone Big things are happening here at INKED and one man is responsible for it—record-breaking artist Post Malone. That’s right, we’re pleased to…
Here’s the Truth About Getting Tattooed While You’re High
April 20, 2018
Circa Suicide shares her experience inking under the influence of cannabis While getting tattooed under the influence of alcohol is a huge no-no, many tattoo collectors enjoy getting high before…
Would You Get a Negative Space Tattoo?
April 18, 2018
Check Out the Epic Ink Want two tattoos in one? Then you should try out a negative space tattoos. Negative space tattoos let your blank skin tell a new story…
1 of These Artists Will Be the Next Ink Master
April 18, 2018
Who do you think will take the season 10 title? This season on Ink Master, 18 artists competed in head-to-head tattoo challenges and the judges have narrowed down the pack…
9 Tattoo Products Containing CBD
April 17, 2018
Nature’s Miracle Now Aids in Aftercare What’s better than a kickass aftercare product? An amazing aftercare product that reduces your pain with CBD. Dozens of aftercare companies have released their…
Inkfluencer: QCKND Shares Her Unconventional Rise to YouTube Success
April 16, 2018
The Creator of Tattoo Talk Tuesday Shares Her Social Media Success Story When it comes to YouTubers who have pushed the conversation about tattoo culture, no one has discussed more…
The Best and Worst 420 Tattoos
April 16, 2018
From Amazing Ink to Epic Fails! We’ve seen plenty of 420-inspired tattoos in our day and we’ve come to the conclusion that they’re either really awesome or completely terrible. Here’s…
INKED EXCLUSIVE: Bosch’s Titus Welliver Talks Tattoos
April 12, 2018
Check out why the TV detective lives an INKED lifestyle On April 13th, season four of Bosch airs exclusively on Amazon. We got a chance to catch up with the show’s…
Can You See Hailey Baldwin’s 19 Tattoos?
April 12, 2018
Check Out Her Teeny Tats! At first glance, it’s hard to believe that Hailey Baldwin has a handful of tattoos, much less 19. I myself have around 20 tattoos, which…
13 Unlucky Tattoo Ideas for Friday the 13th
April 11, 2018
These flash pieces show up every Friday the 13th Every year, sometimes several times a year, tattoo shops around the country host events for Friday the 13th. While the 13th…
Would You Get a Sentimental Sibling Tattoo?
April 10, 2018
This ink is sentimental for siblings Even though your brothers and sisters drive you crazy, your family is there for you through the ups and downs. Which is why sibling…
Jersey Shore Cast Shares Their Epic Ink
April 10, 2018
Check Out the Reality Stars’ Tattoos They’re back baby! The cast of Jersey Shore is back for a reunion season and they’re got plenty of new ink to show off…
Would You Get a ‘Sticker Tattoo?’
April 9, 2018
Check Out This Trending Tattoo Technique Even though we’re only four months into 2018, we already predict that this trend will dominate the tattoo world. Sticker tattoos is a new…
YouTuber Jenna Marbles Just Got the Cutest Tattoo!
April 9, 2018
Check Out Her New Ink! While you may already be aware of the YouTubers who frequently contribute tattoo-related content, there are plenty ‘mainstream’ vloggers who create an ink inspired video…
INKED Exclusive: Inal Bersekov
April 9, 2018
Get to Know Drake’s Tattoo Artist While you may not know his name, Inal Bersekov’s art has been put on a worldwide pedestal. It has been featured on The Tonight…
Justin Bieber’s Newest Selfie Reveals 100 Hours of Tattoo Work
April 5, 2018
Check Out His Growing Collection When it comes to tattooed celebrities in young Hollywood, one name automatically comes to everyone’s mind. We’re of course talking about Justin Bieber, who is…
Would You Tattoo Your Fingernails?
April 5, 2018
Is this the most ridiculous tattoo trend yet? Over the years, we’ve seen countless beauty and fashion trends inspired by tattoo culture and art. Remember when the Kardashian’s rocked hair…
The Top Tattoos of March 2018
March 29, 2018
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Ink of the Month It’s safe to say that there was some pretty epic ink created in the month of March. From neo-traditional beauties…
25+ Festive Easter Tattoos
March 29, 2018
Bunnies, Peeps, and Eggs—OH MY! While you may be hyped up for the candy, why not celebrate Easter by checking out some epic ink? Believe it or not, but Halloween…
Nico Tortorella Shares His Issue With Sex
March 26, 2018
Except it’s not an issue Words by Nico Tortorella As I imagine my next tattoo, prepare for my next mark, I take off all my clothes and stand in the…
Ty Dolla $ign Talks New Music, Face Tattoos, and Fifth Harmony with INKED (VIDEO)
March 23, 2018
Check Out Our Exclusive Interview With the Almighty Dolla When it comes to the rap game, L.A.’s Ty Dolla $ign is at the very top. From major collaborationswith Lil Wayne,…
This Tattoo Artist Will Make Your Disney Dreams Come True
March 23, 2018
Check Out These Insane Disney Portraits While we’ve seen hundreds of incredible Disney inspired tattoos from talented tattooers around the world—we’ve never seen an artistic approach quite like Owen Paulls’.…
Eat My Shorts—25 Incredible Bart Simpson Tattoos
March 23, 2018
Check Out the Simpsons’ Inspired Ink Since 1989, Bart Simpson has been Anerica’s favorite trouble making tween. His hijinks, pranks, and adventures have become a staple of modern popular culture—and…
25+ Tattoo Copycats EXPOSED
March 22, 2018
Check Out These Shocking Copycats One of the unfortunate side effects of the integration of social media into the tattoo industry is the rise of copycats. Before a tattooer’s portfolio…
Zayn Malik Debuts Two New Neck Tattoos
March 20, 2018
He Went on a Tattoo Spree After His Breakup It’s safe to say that boy band members certainly aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the bowl cuts and…
Jessica Jones Introduces Heavily Tattooed Cast Member
March 20, 2018
Meet the Inked Up Character Everyone is Talking About After an agonizing three year wait, Netflix FINALLY released season two of Jessica Jones. Based on the Marvel comic by the…
Comedian Warns Audience Not to Get Face Tattoos (VIDEO)
March 19, 2018
Check Out Why Shayne Smith Regrets His Visible Ink If we were to ask you to imagine a person with face and neck tattoos, what kind of images would come…
Conjoined Twins, Bearded Ladies and Deformed Performers—35+ Freaks From 20th Century Sideshows
March 19, 2018
Meet the Side Show Freaks Who Inspired American Horror Story Back in 2014, the American Horror Story franchise introduced their fourth season, which paid homage to the golden age of…
25+ Tattoos That Will Ruin Your Childhood
March 19, 2018
You’ll Never Look at Disney Movies the Same Way Again While we’re not sure what would convince someone to defile and ruin a wholesome cartoon, we’re certainly entertained a some…
Would You Get a ‘Mommy Makeover’ Tattoo?
March 16, 2018
This Artist Specializes in Making Moms Feel Sexy Again While pregnancy and childbirth are beautiful things, they also leave many women feeling unhappy with their post-baby body. Carrying and growing…
Millionaire Gianluca Vacchi Gets HUGE Self-Portrait Tattoo
March 15, 2018
Check Out His New Ink Millionaire Italian playboy is known for his lavish lifestyle, muscular physique, and massive collection of tattoos. And with 11.4 million followers and counting on Instagram,…
INKED Exclusive: 10 Questions with Blind Paralympian Tucker Dupree
March 13, 2018
Take a Look at the Life of a Blind Athlete If you’re not already aware, we are in the middle of the 2018 Winter Paralympic games in PyeongChang, South Korea.…
You Won’t Believe What a Healed Tongue Tattoo Looks Like!
March 13, 2018
Check Out the Before and After Reveal! We’ve seen plenty of crazy tattoos in the body modification scene, from eyelid ink to genital pieces. But we were honestly floored by…
Parkland Shooting Survivors Make a Permanent Mark
March 12, 2018
Check Out Their Inspiring NEW Ink Without a doubt, one of the biggest and most tragic events of 2018 so far has been the Parkland shooting. On February 14th, a…
YFN Lucci: It’s a Beautiful Life
March 9, 2018
INKED Exclusive Interview With YFN Lucci Interview by Dove Clark Photography by Peter Roesssler @shootmepeter In a time when many people feel that music is overwrought with “mumble rappers” or…
Meet Erica Fett, the Tattooed Cosplayer with 1.8 Million Followers
March 9, 2018
She’s Nerdy, Dirty, Inked, and Curvy! Cosplay is one of the fastest growing industries today, with more and more people from all walks of life dressing to the nines as…
6 Tips For Women Getting Tattooed
March 8, 2018
Here are our tips and tricks for girls getting inked Although by and large tattooing is identical for both genders, there are a few things that women need to look…
18 Badass Female Tattooers | International Women’s Day
March 8, 2018
The Best is the Business It’s no secret that tattooing has been a male dominated industry for centuries. However, over the last decade, most female artists than ever are breaking…
The Ink Master Angels are Back Baby!
March 8, 2018
Hold Tight For More Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Kelly Doty, and Nikki Simpson! In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate some epic female tattooers. And when it comes to incredible…
Dating App Bumble Bans Guns From Profile Pictures
March 6, 2018
The Site is Taking a Stand After Parkland Shooting As citizens of a global social media community, we’ve all become accustomed to seeing online censorships across the major platforms. For…
Everyone is Talking About Fitness Goddess Massy Arias
March 6, 2018
Personal Trainer, INKED Model, and Mama Massy Aria is Taking Over the World Way back in August of 2013, personal trainer Massy Arias graced the pages of INKED in sexy…
Usher Teases Fans With Ink Under the Chin
March 5, 2018
Check Out His Shocking New Ink It’s official, yet another celebrity has dared to earn another shocking neck tattoo. Several years ago, Hollywood went wild when Rihanna tattooed the side…
15+ Badass and Bold Black Panther Tattoos
March 5, 2018
Fans are Sharing Their Love for the 2018 Film with Ink Without a doubt, the biggest movie release of 2018 so far has been Black Panther. Inspired and based off…
6 Steps to Tattooing Your Hand
March 5, 2018
What You Need to Know Before Tattooing Your Hands It’s time to talk tattoos and get down to the nitty gritty of one of the most popular locations to gain…
9 Steps to Covering a Tattoo
March 1, 2018
Our Tips and Tricks to Re-Doing Your Ink While you may have already taken a peek at our step by step guides to gaining new tattoos, you’re probably curious to…
7 Steps to Planning a Back Piece
February 26, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Preparing For a Back Tattoo The back is one of the biggest and baddest places to get a tattoo—making a mark in a variety…
Would You Get a Tattoo of Your Own Face?
February 23, 2018
We Can’t Believe This is Trending It’s no secret that the younger generations are totally obsessed with selfies. From perfecting their photoshop skills on a plethora of editing apps to…
Epic Ink of Badass Women
February 23, 2018
These Pop Culture Heroines are Iconic Love badass women from television, film, and anime? Well, you’re in luck! It’s time to celebrate the kickass super heros and epic heroines from…
20 Badass Tattoos For Toes (Video)
February 22, 2018
Your Tootsies Look Better With Ink We know that you’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of tattoos for your finger—but what about toes? Your tootsies deserve some attention with ink and…
Girl Gets Tattoo for Chipotle Mexican Grill (Video)
February 20, 2018
Do you love Chipotle as much as this girl? I have a confession to make. I, Devon Preston, am a Chipotle-holic. It’s true, I can’t go without the cult Tex-Mex…
28 Dead-On-Great Skull Tattoos!
February 20, 2018
These tats are scary good! Walk into any tattoo shop in almost any city and between the flash on the wall — well, that would be if you walked into…
Can You Spot the Hidden Skulls in These Tattoos?
February 20, 2018
Take a Look at This Mind Melting Ink For centuries, tattoo artists and collectors alike have gravitated toward skulls. Skulls have been interpreted into unique or traditional pieces on skin…
Tattooers to Get Inked by in Your State
February 19, 2018
Some of Our Favorite Artists in Each of the Fifty States Around the country, one of the biggest questions being asked is where to get inked in your area. Instagram…
15 Tattoos with Incredibly Powerful Meanings
February 16, 2018
Get Ready to Be Inspired by Ink It’s no secret that many people have personal meanings behind their ink. Tattoos have long been associated with spiritual significance and cultural ritual—with…
Why Mothers of Kids with Down Syndrome are Getting This Tattoo
February 16, 2018
The Meaning Behind Their Matching Tattoos is Incredible Do you have a box of tissues on hand, because you’re definitely going to tear up after reading this inspiring story. Back…
6 Steps to Getting a Micro Tattoo
February 16, 2018
What You Need to Know Before Getting a Tiny Tat Yesterday, I did something that I never thought I would do. I got a micro tattoo! I’ve known about micro…
John Waters’ Fans Will Be Obsessed With Kat Von D’s New Collection
February 15, 2018
We’re Living For This Epic Homage to Drag Culture The Queen of Tattooing, Kat Von D of course, continues to shock and amaze her fans with exciting beauty releases. In…
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, IT’S A TATTOO!
February 15, 2018
Amazing Tattoos For Travel Enthusiasts Have you been craving a trip around the world? Feed your hunger for an exotic paradise with a tattoo that symbolizes your love with the…
Do You Know the History of ‘Mom’ Tattoos?
February 14, 2018
Learn the History of This Classic Tattoo Listen up, because class is in session. It’s about time that the INKED audience learned a thing or two about the history of…
25+ Tattoos for Self-Love
February 14, 2018
‘If You Can’t Love Yourself, How the Hell are You Going to Love Somebody Else?’ While all of the focus during the season of love may be centered on couples…
Why I Won’t Cover the Tattoo For My Ex
February 13, 2018
It’s a part of my history and now my body By Anonymous Although we share plenty of articles that talk about getting intimate in terms of sex and skin—it’s not…
9 Steps For Planning a Tattoo Sleeve
February 13, 2018
An INKED Guide to Inking Up in Style Here at INKED, we like to be a resource for experienced and rookie tattoo collectors. And while we’ve discussed the steps to…
Heavily Tattooed Model Uses Platform For Activism
February 13, 2018
Yves Mathieu is Shaking Up Society Through Social Justice In October of 2017, INKED Magazine released the first ‘Inked For a Cause’ issue—which highlighted the beauty and strength of breast…
Celebs Before and After Ink (VIDEO)
February 13, 2018
We Forgot What Hollywood Looked Like Without Tattoos Over the last two decades (that’s right, it is nearly 2020) celebrities have gone from barren to inked and we’re living for…
INKED Exclusive— Michael Joseph: Precious Cargo
February 12, 2018
For seven years a dedicated photographer has told the stories of “Travelers” through his compelling portraits. Have you ever been able to see a person’s soul through a picture?Photographer Michael…
INKED Exclusive: Rick Ross
February 12, 2018
The Boss is Back Interview by Dove Clark Photos by Yan Freire As we enter Carousel Studios on a rather cool Miami afternoon, Rick Ross is in the midst of…
Up-and-Coming Tattoo Vloggers to Watch
February 12, 2018
These Inked YouTubers Deserve Your Views While we’ve discussed some of our favorite tattooed YouTubers on numerous occasions, from artist turned influencer Romeo Lacoste to model and mama Monami Frost,…
21 Tattoos For People That Love Symmetry
February 9, 2018
Tag That Friend Who Needs Everything to Match If you love order, alignment, and symmetry, go ahead and raise your hand. Now put your hand down before people start looking…
3 Tattoo Horror Movies You Need to Watch NOW
February 8, 2018
These Horror Flicks are INKED Approved While there are thousands of collectors who show their love for horror films in ink, we seldom see a movie that features tattooing in…
Mother of Six Gives Birth in Hospital Hallway
February 8, 2018
The Baby Nearly Fell Out of Her! In the United States alone, there are 251 babies born per minute And if you do the math, that’s a staggering 361,481 babies born…
Can Tattooer Do His Model Wife’s Makeup?
February 7, 2018
Antony Flemmings’ Art Skills are Put to the Test! Mogul and industry icon Kat Von D has the success to prove that the worlds of tattooing and beauty can coexist.…
INKED Cover Girls: Where Are They Now
February 7, 2018
Check Out What Your Favorite Models Look Like Today Since INKED began back in 2004, dozens and dozens of gorgeous tattoo models have graced our covers. And while you may…
25+ Inked and Expecting Women
February 7, 2018
Beautiful and Tattooed Mothers-To-Be We’ve covered stories on Inked girls both before and after baby—but what about women going through the process of pregnancy? Pregnancy is a wonderful, exciting, and…
This Influencer Went From Flab to Fit
February 6, 2018
Her Transformation is UNREAL While January may have come and gone, many of us are still working on our resolutions for the New Year. And while there are plenty of…
Astounding Anatomical Heart Tattoos
February 6, 2018
The Perfect Ink for Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to discuss some of the most popular tattoos of the season. It’s no secret that…
Brooklyn Tattoo Shop Ditches Gritty Scene for a Nice Attitude
February 5, 2018
A Female Operated Tattoo Shop Without the Ego Photography by Rocsi Brooklyn, NY – In April 2017,“Nice Tattoo Parlor” on 493 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, opened its doors for the first…
Want a Palm Tattoo? Go to This Guy!
February 5, 2018
Mark Walker is the master of palm tattoos When it comes to the palms, the surface is unlike any other on the body to tattoo. The palms are one of…
Does Kylie Jenner’s Tattoo Give Away Her Baby Name?
February 5, 2018
We Have a Good Feeling About This Yesterday, reality TV star and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner not only confirmed that she was pregnant, she also announced that she had given…
Love Him or Hate Him—Trump Tattoos
February 5, 2018
Tattoos of President Donald Trump Trump has officially been President for over 1 year and tattoo collectors have a lot to say about that. There are some Americans who fully…
INKED Exclusive: Michael Grabner
February 2, 2018
A Ranger by way of Austria is grabbing life by the puck! Photos by Gavin Thomas Collage/ Mixed Media Background by Montross Zero Last season, following a disappointing stint in…
Super Bowl Showdown: Patriots V.S. Eagles Tattoos
February 2, 2018
Rate Your Team’s Ink! With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, what better way to celebrate here at INKED than by rating some super fan tattoos. There are thousands…
These Tattoos are Vulgar Yet Hilarious
February 1, 2018
Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud For many tattoo collectors, their ink holds a serious and sentimental meaning. However, when it comes to the ink you’re about to see, they…
Are You Still Obsessed With Harley Quinn?
January 31, 2018
The Suicide Squad Star is Dominating Skin Although the 2016 film Suicide Squad was poorly received by critics, earning a mere 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s still a major hit…
Tattoos of Your Favorite Porn Stars
January 31, 2018
From Christy Mack to Sasha Grey in INK! Over the last several months, porn stars such as Alexis Texas, August Ames, and Stormy Daniels have been blowing up in the…
10 Questions… I Have My Eyeballs Tattooed
January 30, 2018
Johnny Nobody Answers Our 10 Questions It’s not everyday that you encounter someone with their eyeballs tattooed, even when you work for INKED. Over the last several years, eyeball tattoos…
Sneak Peek of Our 2018 Pin-Up Issue (VIDEO)
January 30, 2018
Take a Look at Some of the Exciting Features in This Month’s Issue Here at INKED Magazine, we are excited to announce a brand new monthly video segment known as…
INKED Exclusive: Golden State Tattoo Expo 2018
January 30, 2018
Check Out Our Favorite Ink From the Pasadena Convention This past weekend, Pasadena hosted the biggest tattoo convention on the West Coast—known as the Golden State Tattoo Expo. Tattooers from…
Confessions of a Pin-Up Photographer
January 25, 2018
Once known as Frantic Frank of Frantic Frank and the Flattops this legendary bad boy stepped off the stage and behind the camera to capture pin-up beauty…1950s style. by Frank…
50 Best Tattoos of January 2018
January 25, 2018
Take a Peek at This Month’s Best Ink Every month, hundreds of tattoo artists from around the world produce thousands of incredible, insane, and unbelievable works of ink. This month,…
Fans are Showing Love For Fiona the Hippo with Tattoos
January 25, 2018
Would You Get a Tattoo of the Gentle Giant? Stop everything you’re doing, because yesterday was Fiona the Hippo’s first birthday. That’s right, the adorable and charismatic hippo that stole…
Nerdy, Dirty, Inked, and Curvy: Gamer Girl Edition
January 25, 2018
Check Out Some Seriously Sexy Gamers While the mainstream media may portray gamers as anti-social teenage boys, there’s a growing percentage of sexy and tattooed women embracing their nerdy side.…
Has Hollywood Taken Over the Tattoo World?
January 24, 2018
Guess Which Celebrity is Shaking Up the Industry In 2018, there are more tattooed people in Hollywood than ever before. From actors like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to musicians like…
Who is Kat Von D’s New Man?
January 23, 2018
Fling or Forever? Over the years, Kat Von D has grown from an unknown artist to a global ambassador for tattooing and beauty. She’s arguably the most recognizable tattoo artist…
This Body Mod is a Beautiful Alien
January 23, 2018
Check Out Her Tongue Tricks While most people limit their modifications to pierced lobes—others go down a very different route. They’re known as body mods and they’ve been around for…
Tattoo Inspiration. You Will Fall In Love With These Couples Tattoos!
January 22, 2018
20 Ways to say, “Love you.” in Ink! It’s official, we’re less than a month away from Valentine’s Day. And while many couples get stressed out figuring out the perfect…
Celebrity Tattooer Dr. Woo Collaborates With Converse
January 22, 2018
You’ll Want to Get Your Hands on These Sneakers It’s not every day that two legendary brands join forces to create a streetwear collection unlike anything the world has seen…
Every Tattoo Collector Should Have This Style of Tattoo!
January 22, 2018
It’s Arguably Less Painful Than Electric Tattooing Since the discovery of Otzi and his 3000-year-old tattooed skin there have been a host of different styles that have evolved within in…
1.5 Minute Review of Fifty Shades Freed
January 19, 2018
Check Out Our Thoughts Before the Theater In May 2011, kinky bookworms got their first taste of the addictive Fifty Shades of Grey novel by E.L. James. Originally written at…
Doctors Find 5-Foot Long “Monster” in California Man
January 19, 2018
How a Sushi Dinner Went Horribly WRONG If you’re a fan of sushi, then this story is definitely a cautionary tale. This past week, after enjoying a sushi dinner, a…
Sailor Jerry & INKED Celebrate Norman Collins’ 107th Birthday in Style
January 18, 2018
Drink Sailor Jerry Responsibly In 1911, Norman Keith Collins, also known as Sailor Jerry, was born. Collins is known as one of the most influential and prominent tattoo artists in…
A Tattoo Trend For Your Teeth! (VIDEO)
January 18, 2018
The Latest Oral Accessory Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of crazy ‘tattoo trends’ from hair tattoos to real flower tattoos—now you can accessorized your teeth! Tooth gems are one…
INKED EXCLUSIVE: Ink Mentors
January 16, 2018
Three past winners come back to coach their crews in the hopes of becoming the winners of Ink Master Season 10, “Return of the Masters” Every season of the hit…
The Unofficial Ink Master Drinking Game
January 16, 2018
Check Out This List Before Tonight’s New Episode By Matthew R Hayes Ink Master Watcher’s Compendium My girlfriend and I are binge watching Ink Master. Ink Master is a great…
You’ll Never Guess Which Ink Master Judge is the Oldest
January 16, 2018
Place Your Bets on Peck, Nuñez, or Navarro! Throughout the past ten seasons of Ink Master, we’ve come to recognize Oliver Peck, Chris Nuñez, and Dave Navarro as treasured staples…
This Artist Can Transform Any Canvas With Magical Castles
January 12, 2018
You’ll Remember Castlebasas For Years to Come While many tattoo artists commit their lives to creating art on the skin, others dabble in multiple mediums. From paintings to murals even…
25 HUGE Tattoos
January 12, 2018
Check Out This Enormous Ink Micro tattoos, it’s time for you to step aside for a minute, because it’s time to go big. From back pieces to body suits, there…
Actress Shay Mitchell Runs Topless Throughout L.A.
January 12, 2018
The Pretty Little Liars Star Takes It Off For YouTube Over the past several months, big YouTube stars have made international news by pulling crazy stunts and pranks on video.…
Between the Sheets With Angela Alexia
January 12, 2018
Check Out Her Sexy Hotel Shoot Meet Angela Alexia, a fiery haired and inked up tattoo model. We’ve got an exclusive shoot she did with published photographer Jake Distasio to…
74-Year-Old Yakuza BUSTED After Tattoos Go Viral
January 11, 2018
Amazing bodysuit and cut off finger leads to crime boss’s arrest While in the United States, we primarily only catch wind of local and national news, from time to time…
SPOILER ALERT: Ink Master Season 10 Ep.1 RECAP
January 11, 2018
You Won’t Believe What Went Down During the Premiere By Matthew R Hayes The Ink Master franchise frequently switches the structure of the show. They have created an all new…
Did Drake Get Tattoos for Steph Curry and Kevin Durant?
January 10, 2018
The Rapper is Stirring Up Social Media with New Ink Last night, Champagne Papi a.k.a Drake posted a photo on social media that has the internet talking. The Toronto rapper…
Up Close and Personal with Morgan Joyce
January 9, 2018
Get Intimate with This INKED Model If you aren’t already aware, Is My Girl is an exclusive platform where the hottest women on Instagram share NSFW photo and video content.…
Talk Nerdy with a Tattooed Twitch Streamer
January 8, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Being an INKED Girl on Twitch Over the last several years, the gaming platform Twitch has gained major popularity around the world. Live streamers…
Tattooed Girls Need to Check Out This Vlogger’s Makeup Collection
January 8, 2018
Kristen Leanne is Dominating the Beauty Industry From Jaclyn Hill to Nikki Tutorials, plenty of YouTube beauty legends have been collaborating with big name cosmetic companies over the last few…
One of These Tattooers Will Be the Next Ink Master
January 8, 2018
Meet the Artists Competing on Season 10 It’s that time of year again—time to ring in a brand new season of Ink Master. You may already know that season 2…
Meet the INKED Couple of 2017
December 29, 2017
These Two Tattooers Are Too Cute! This year, we’ve reported of plenty of adorable inked couples. However, this duo takes the cake. Sabrina Sawyers and Tyler Nolan are two tattoo…
Orgies, Cunnilingus, and BDSM— 15 Tattoos For Anyone Who’s Obsessed With Sex
December 28, 2017
Calling All SEX ADDICTS! Do you love sex? Of course you do, you’re a human being after all. Sex is a part of the human experience and even some of…
Check Out This Rihanna Tattoo Made of Makeup!
December 28, 2017
We’re Sure RiRi Approves These Swatches Over the past few years, we’ve watched plenty of tattooed women in Hollywood dive into the beauty industry. From Kat Von D to Kylie…
21 Viral Tattoo News Stories From 2017
December 21, 2017
These Tattoo Stories Broke the Internet This Year This year, it was hard to keep track of all the crazy tattoo stories that came out. From disturbing face tattoos to…
25 Ink-redible Tattooers to Watch in 2018
December 21, 2017
You Need to Keep Your Eye on These Tattoo Artists While you’re already hooked on our #inkedselect team—from traditional tatters like Myke Chambers to fine-line ink slingers like Ryan Ashley…
This INKED Cover Girl’s Wedding Was Magical
December 21, 2017
Take a Closer Look at Cervena Fox’s Wedding There’s nothing like a beautiful wedding—especially one with plenty of ink. This past month, INKED cover girl Cervena Fox wed tattooer Durb…
INKED EXCLUSIVE : Teej Poole
December 20, 2017
The Doctor Is In! Time for a dose of realistic surrealism. When you hear the words doctor and tattoo, you don’t typically imagine an individual filling both categories, am I…
50 Spectacular Tattoos From December 2017
December 20, 2017
Check Out Our Top Tattoos From This Month! December has brought us a plethora of amazing tattoos across all styles—from neo-traditional to color realism. We’ve scoured our social media and…
2018 Resolutions in Ink
December 19, 2017
You’re More Likely to Stick to a Resolution With a Tattoo New Years Resolutions, those things that you make during the first week of January and most likely end up…
Tattoos That Should Stay in 2017
December 19, 2017
No More Bad Ink in 2018 Every year, thousands of people get amazing and incredible tattoos by talented artists from around the world. However, the same can also be said…
SNL Comedian Gets a Hillary Clinton Tattoo
December 18, 2017
Pete Davidson is the Ultimate Clinton Fan Boy Over the weekend, SNL cast member and popular tattooed comedian Pete Davidson made a big announcement on Instagram. He revealed a brand…
Like Mother, Like Daughter
December 15, 2017
What Kids REALLY Think of Your Tattoos With tattoos on the rise, there are more tattooed parents than ever these days. Kids by the thousands are growing up with heavily…
Walmart Shooter Gets Tattoos Bearing Names of Attack Survivors
December 15, 2017
Totally Messed Up Tattoo In prison, thousands of inmates illegally ink their bodies every year. However, it takes a special kind of prison tattoo to capture the attention of the…
12 Top Tattoo Trends of 2017
December 14, 2017
These Trends Dominated in 2017 This past year, thousands of amazing tattoos were created by artists from around the world. And while many classic themes, from roses to skulls, continued…
The Top Films of 2017 in Ink
December 14, 2017
These Movies Made a Permanent Impression on Fans This year, a number of blockbuster films impressed movie goers and pup culture enthusiasts from around the world. From action-packed super hero…
How These Tattoos are Breaking the Rules of Black-and-Grey
December 13, 2017
Today Greyscale Tattoos are Taking Over the Industry For decades, master tattooers have enforced strict guidelines when it comes to the technical and artistic aspects of tattooing. However, today the…
Should Tattoo Culture Become a College Course?
December 12, 2017
This USD Professor is Bringing Tattooing to the Classroom For centuries, tattoo culture and information has been kept a secret from the general public—however, one professor plans to make this…
You Can Now Put Human DNA in Your Tattoo
December 12, 2017
When Science Meets Art A few years ago, a small company released a line of ink that could be infused with the cremated ashes of a loved one. Now, collectors…
Ink Master Winners Become Comic Book Heroes in Official Season 10 Trailer
December 11, 2017
You Won’t Want to Miss Return of the Masters Season 10 of Ink Master will bring back fan favorites in an all new way—reintroducing three former champions as mentors to…
The Grumpy Winter Creatures of Scotty Munster
December 8, 2017
From Moody Snowmen to Chilly Woodland Animals Neo-traditional tattooer Scotty Munster is a true multi-media master—birthing kooky and crazy creatures on a plethora of unique surfaces. From human skin to…
Incredible Ink of Indigenous Individuals
December 8, 2017
Badass Ink by Tattooer Steve Butcher New Zealand tattoo artist Steve Butcher may be best known for his photo realistic portraits of famous athletes and musicians—however he also specializes in…
Cute Tattoos For Happy Foodies
December 8, 2017
Cute Enough to Eat! If you’re someone who gets a kick out of glitter, pastel colors, and yummy food—you’re going to be obsessed with these foodie tats! From sweet treats…
Celebrate Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year With Ultra Violet Ink
December 7, 2017
These Tattoos are Cause For Celebration Yesterday, Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2018. Pantone is a company that is most often associated with the Pantone Matching System,…
12 Adorable Portraits of Children
December 6, 2017
Amazing Tattoos of Cute Kids Portraits of children are one of the toughest challenges that a tattoo artist faces. First of all, portraits of real people pose the unique difficulty…
INKED Exclusive: Post Malone’s Brand New Face Tattoo
December 6, 2017
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Post Malone’s New Ink Unless you’ve spent the last year under a rock, you’re already familiar with the hype surrounding Post Malone. The 22-year-old artist has…
Put a Bird Tattoo On It
December 5, 2017
30 High Flying Tattoos From peacocks to pigeons, owls to ostriches, and much more—there are a million ways to create an amazing bird tattoo. Check out the gallery below for…
YouTuber Removes Head Tattoo Immediately After Getting It
December 4, 2017
Why You Should Never Let a Rookie Tattoo Your Head Tattoo regret is never a good thing, but it is especially terrible when you hate your new ink immediately after…
Why Religion Hates Tattoos! Carl Lentz, “…that stuff died on the cross.”
December 4, 2017
Does Religion Hate Tattoos? Although there are many Eastern and Subtropical religions that embrace and include tattooing as an integral and highly spiritual aspect of their worship, most Western religions…
Pimples, Pubes, and Rotten Teeth—This Artist Makes Ugly Beautiful
December 4, 2017
A Tongue and Cheek Portrayal of Rural Appalachia When it comes to the fine art world, symmetry features, a flawless complexion, and a slender figure are typically en vogue for…
VIDEO: Man with No Arms Rolls a Blunt!
December 4, 2017
You Have To See It To Believe It While many have trouble rolling a blunt or a joint with two functioning hands, musician Nubs performs the task without arms and…
25 of Our Favorite Leg Sleeves
December 1, 2017
Leg Sleeves for Days For all those who are considering a leg sleeve or are in the works of researching an artist, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected…
25 Spectacular Hand Tattoos
November 30, 2017
Hands Down, These Tattoos Are Incredible If you’re considering getting a hand tattoo, this is the space for you. We’ve collected out top 25 hand tattoos from the past several…
Why Artists Love Tattoos of Old Men
November 30, 2017
You’ll Be Surprised to Learn Why They’re So Popular Move over Pin-ups, payasas, and gypsys—this article is all about tattoos of men. And not just any men I may add,…
The Top 50 Tattoos of November 2017
November 29, 2017
Check Out Last Month’s Best Ink! Last month, November 2017, produced some spectacular tattoos from artists around the world. From American traditional sleeves to intricate micro tattoos and surreal realism…
Kat Von D – A Dirty Dozen Facts on The Queen of Ink!
November 29, 2017
She is Tattoo Royalty! Whether you’re covered from head to toe in ink or just know someone who has a tattoo, odds are you have heard of the undeniable Queen…
12 Insane Line Tattoos
November 27, 2017
Get In Line For Your Next Tattoo Minimalistic tattoos have been taking over the industry and it’s about time you checked out some amazing line tattoos. Who knew a single…
30 Ink-redible Lettering Tattoos
November 27, 2017
These Lettering Artists Are Transforming the Script Genre Artists have been tattooing words in cultures around the world for centuries and over the last several decades, multiple script artists have…
The most AGONIZING tattoo experience! The Brutal Black Project
November 22, 2017
“The only breaks are for puking and crying.” It’s a given that pain is part of the tattoo experience. In fact, most of us embrace some of that discomfort. It…
30 Sensation Sleeves
November 20, 2017
Pick Your Favorite Sleeve What do Justin Bieber, Jenna Jameson, and Wiz Khalifa have in common? Well, besides being rich and famous, they have sleeve tattoos! Sleeves are a complete…
25 Tattoos That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
November 17, 2017
This Is Some Funny Ink! Looking for a good laugh? Take a peek at these hilarious, laugh-out-loud tattoos by some of your favorite tattoo artists. We can assure that these…
Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey on His Band’s Rise and Tattoos of Carrots and Carats
November 17, 2017
By Jon Chattman, Inked Entertainment Director Remember how The Real World intro went on MTV: “This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house…” It…
25 Creative Chest Pieces
November 17, 2017
You’ll Want Your Chest Done After Seeing These Tattoos Planning to take the plunge with a chest tattoo? Why not look to the best of the best artists for ink-spiration.…
Actress Lake Bell Got Her First Tattoo From Her Husband
November 16, 2017
Scott Campbell, Lake Bell’s Husband of 4 years, Finally Inked His Famous S.O If you’re not already familiar with her work, Lake Bell is best known for her work in…
30 Elegant Thigh Tattoos For Women
November 16, 2017
These Tattoos Look Beautiful on the Thigh Hey ladies, are you in the market for a fresh thigh tattoo? Well, it’s about time you checked out some of our favorite…
25 Ink-redible Tattoos From October 2017
November 16, 2017
Check Out Last Month’s Best Ink October 2017 was one hell of a month. From Halloween festivities to Friday the 13th insanity—we’re honestly still recovering from all of the madness.…
Did This Selfie Foreshadow Lil Peep’s Death?
November 16, 2017
Check Out the Last Picture the 21-Year-Old Posted Before He Was Announced Dead At the age of 21-year-old, the heavily inked Lil Peep was on a path to becoming a…
50 Amazing 3-D Tattoos! You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!
November 15, 2017
Mind Blown! One of the most popular tattoo styles is realism and hyper-realism. When that style is combined with the eye bending effects of 3-D the results are amazing. Granted,…
Celebrate No Shave November With Inked Guys
November 14, 2017
Moustaches, Beards, and Everything In-between Every year, during the month of November, men and women abstain from shaving to raise awareness about prostate cancer prevention, research, and education. Cleverly dubbed…
Meet the Man They Call Popo
November 13, 2017
This Tattooer is a Portrait Legend Looking for your next black-and-grey tattooer? Well, have you met Popo? That’s right, the man they call Popo is one of the best, brightest,…
Should People Under the Age of 25 Get Throat Tattoos?
November 13, 2017
One Man Learned About Job Stopper The Hard Way It seems like every other month, there’s a new story about someone in their twenties getting a regrettable tattoo on their…
Get to Know Abstract Artist Damian Gorski
November 10, 2017
This Ink is Colorful and Creative While we love some tried and true black-and-grey, sometimes we have to indulge our craving for color. And that’s where Damian Gorski comes in.…
This Rookie Tattooer Beat Ryan Ashley—Wait Until You See His Tattoos
November 9, 2017
He’s Beautiful, Talented, and We Hope He’s Single Last week, we gave our viewers a sneak peek at Tuesday’s Ink Master: Angels episode by hypothesizing whether Ed Hardy’s son would…
You Won’t Believe What This Blood on the Dance Floor Singer Does Today!
November 9, 2017
We Always Knew He Had a Thing For Makeup… Calling all scene queens! While most of us have probably long forgotten about mid-2000s electropop group, Blood on the Dancefloor, we…
You’ll Want a Vacation After Seeing These Tattoos
November 8, 2017
We’re Dreaming of Relaxation and Serenity With the school, year officially settled in and the holiday chaos right around the bend—you’re probably in desperate need of a vacation. However, for…
This Collector Has More Dinosaurs Than Jurassic Park
November 7, 2017
Meet The Self-Proclaimed “Illustrated Paleontologist” Remeber that kid from Elementary school that everyone teased for being obsessed with Dinosaurs? Well, he’s grown up to become a full-blown paleontologist, a.k.a. dinosaur…
Acid Dreams—Ink Inspired by Psychedelic Drug Trips
November 7, 2017
They Call Him Peyote Since the dawn of human existence, art has been used as a tool to engage our emotions and in many cases, our interpretation of creative expression…
These Tattoos Will Get You Lucky
November 7, 2017
From Four Leaf Clovers to Furry Dice For centuries, human beings have been following superstitions and traditions that bring good luck into their lives. Whether they hail from the American…
Miley Cyrus’s Newest Artist Shares What It’s Like to Tattoo Her
November 6, 2017
Check Out Her “Baby Fresh” Ink This past weekend, pop sensation and former Disney star, Miley Cyrus, went under the needle once again. She’s well known for her impressive collection…
New Law Threatens to Destroy Japan’s Tattoo Industry
November 3, 2017
Will One of the Largest Tattoo Empires Fall? When it comes to cultures that have had a significant impact on tattooing, the Japanese stand above the rest. Japanese tattooing goes…
Mayweathering the Storm Middleweight Champ Luis Arias on Tats
November 2, 2017
Taking Names, and Dominating the Ring By Jon Chattman, Inked Entertainment Contributor Usually, when Floyd Mayweather drops you, it’s a bad thing. It means your ass-down on the mat or…
From Faux Nipples to Fleek Brows—8 Types of Cosmetic Tattooing You Need to Know About
November 2, 2017
Listen Up Men, You’re Officially Part of the Conversation Tattooing is more than just realism pieces and Japanese bodysuits, it’s an expansive industry that fosters a variety of techniques and…
The Big Man of Micro Tattoos! Gael Ricci
November 1, 2017
God is in the Details! The dot work of French tattoo artist Gael Ricci is known internationally. Ricci is based in Sainte-Maxime and for years has been the go-to artist…
This Tattooer Turns Celebrities Into Demons
November 1, 2017
A Creative Take on a Traditional Portrait Tattoo When it comes to doing a portrait tattoo, realism and accuracy are typically the primary goals. However, this couldn’t be further from…
Art of the Butt! 15 Masterpieces!
October 20, 2017
Enjoy the view! A quick pole in the office confirmed what most of us believed – both the men and women – admited that when it came to a body…
Meet the Many Faces of Sabrina Sawyers (VIDEO)
October 17, 2017
Take a Peek at This Seductive and Spooky Horror Enthusiast There are plenty of horror fanatics out there, however, few dedicate their bodies to paying homage to the great cinematic…
REVENGE TATTOO! New UK Reality TV Show
October 16, 2017
You Won’t Believe The Tattoos Coming Out of This Show We’ve seen PLENTY of God awful ink over the years, however, we never would have imagined a TV show would…
20 Terrifying Friday the 13th Jason Tattoos!
October 13, 2017
Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake! Everyone’s favorite hockey mask wearing, machete swinging, teen terrorizing mad man has made his way into the hearts, minds, nightmares and literally under the skin…
The Ink Master Angels Pay Homage to the Late Clint Cummings
October 12, 2017
Ink Master: Angels Honor the Late Ink Master Star During This Week’s Episode If you’re not already caught up on Ink Master: Angels, the brand new spinoff show of the…
10+ Couple Tattoos That Can Stand Alone
October 10, 2017
Get Inked With Your Significant Other Without Regret Getting a matching tattoo with your S.O. is hit or miss because romantic relationships are notoriously unpredictable. Many stray away from getting…
You’ll Want a Color Tattoo After Seeing This Artist
October 4, 2017
Get Vibrant With Andrey Lukovnikov While we’re all for beautiful and bold black-and-gray tattoos, it’s about time that color got it’s time to shine. Meet Andrey Lukovnikov, a Ukranian watercolor…
Angels in America
October 4, 2017
Spike presents a new series, Ink Master: Angels. It was the alliance that changed Ink Master. In season 8 of the Spike reality show, the female tattooists rejected sabotage and…
You Won’t Believe Which Ink Master Artists Will Be Returning For Season 10
September 27, 2017
Some of Your Favorites Are Expected to Return Next Season Since season five, Ink Master has put a unique spin on each season of the show and the show’s 10th…
Ink Master Crowns Its First Master Shop (SPOILER ALERT)
September 27, 2017
Find Out Which Shop Took Home the Title In its nine-season run, Ink Master has produced eight talented winners and last night, they added two more artists to the empire.…
Watch Two World Class Tattooers Collaborate On One Amazing Piece (VIDEO)
September 20, 2017
Inked Select Artists Steve Butcher and Yomico Moreno Come Together to Create One Epic Piece If you think getting tattooed by one artist is bad enough, try getting inked by…
Kesha Sends Strong Message with New “Live Free” Knuckles Tattoos
September 19, 2017
The Recording Artist is Making a Comeback with Ink! Kesha has been embroiled in a heated legal battle with former producer Dr. Luke since 2014, but the singer revealed a…
Animal Lovers Remember Pets with Sweet Paw Print Tats
September 19, 2017
Animals Leave Prints on Our Hearts If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know that it can be heartbreaking to say goodbye to an animal that feels like a member…
Your Ultimate Tattoo Dictionary (Video)
September 18, 2017
Learn These Terms Before Your Next Appointment The last thing you want to do during a tattoo appointment is to come off as a rookie to your artist, so it’s…
Get Trippy With This Psychedelic Tattoo Animation (VIDEO)
September 18, 2017
These Animated Tattoos Will Really Mess With Your Head We’ve seen plenty of tattoo video trends over the years, such as the foam reveal that many tattooers have been using…
Breathtaking Mastectomy Tattoos (VIDEO)
September 18, 2017
Get to Know Tattooer David Allen David Allen is one of the top mastectomy tattoo artists, however, if you were to look at his work you might not believe that…
VIDEO! iPhone Tattoo Mania!
September 15, 2017
Hey, text me when you get there! If ever something as inanimate as a cell phone could be become a “living, breathing” cult leader, then it would have to be…
Hazel-E Covers Her Katt Williams Tattoo with Rose Burgundy Ink
September 15, 2017
This Tattoo Regret is No Longer Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Hazel-E had her “Katt Williams” tattoo covered up last week, and she did it in the most hilarious…
The Most Popular Tattoos According to Instagram
September 15, 2017
Have You Followed One of These Major Tattoo Trends? Tattoo trends have a habit of coming and going, from the 90’s tramp stamp to the mid-2000s nautical stars, however, their…
The Top 10 Most Common Animal Tattoos on Instagram
September 15, 2017
Get WILD For This Animalistic Ink Be prepared to get down and dirty with the dogs, because it’s about to get totally WILD up in here. Animals are one of the…
This Artist Makes AMAZING Interactive 3-D Tattoos (VIDEO)
September 15, 2017
This is Game Changing for the Tattoo Industry You probably thought that it was impossible to create a tattoo that was anything less than a two-dimensional image? Well, you’re not…
Brawls, Profanity, and the Sucker Punch Heard Around the World—The Craziest Moments from Ink Master: Redemption
September 13, 2017
If You Think That Ink Master is Crazy, Wait Until You See Redemption The hit reality tattoo competition Ink Master has produced plenty of memorable and dramatic moments over the…
Crime Scene Clean-Up!
September 12, 2017
Be Prepared for Anything! Entering the horrific, bloody mess of a triple homicide crime scene from the comfort of your living room via a TV show is very different then…
Family Leaves Permanent Mark on Fight Against Childhood Cancer
September 12, 2017
Raising Awareness During Childhood Cancer Month According to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, over 300,000 children are diagnosed per year. Many of these children will undergo chemotherapy, an aggressive treatment that…
You’ll Want to Sanitize Your Eyeballs After Looking at These Filthy Tattoos
September 8, 2017
Ink That is Straight Up X-Rated Ever seen a porn tattoo? Well, you’re about to. These tattoos are nasty, filthy, dirty, and crude—but that’s why we love them! Lock up…
Be Prepared to Be Scared of These Pennywise Tattoos
September 8, 2017
Are You Psyched For the New Stephen King Flick? This weekend marks the release of the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King’s It, and already people are buzzing about what’s…
10+ Tattoos of Your Favorite Inked Models
September 7, 2017
Would You Get a Tattoo of Your WCW? Since the start of the new millennium, we’ve seen tattoo models rise to world wide fame. Sites like SuicideGirls as well as…
You Won’t Believe What Happens When This Tattooer Collaborates With His Model Girlfriend
September 6, 2017
Watch These Stunning Tattoos Come to Life There are plenty of beautiful couples in the tattoo industry, many of whom work together in harmony. Whether they’re both artists or both…
Are You Curious About the Meaning Behind Conor McGregor’s Ink?
September 5, 2017
Get Ready to Learn More About the UFC Pro Conor McGregor may have fallen victim to Floyd Mayweather’s superior experience and training in his highly-anticipated professional boxing debut last weekend,…
Check Out this Megafan’s Tattoo of Tyra Banks’ Top Model Meltdown
September 5, 2017
Do You Remember This Reality TV Moment? Producer, actress, author, businesswoman, television personality and former model Tyra Banks is normally calm and collected in front of the camera, which is…
Paris Jackson Goes Topless on Snapchat to Show Off Her New Tattoo
September 5, 2017
This “P.Y.T.” Went “Bad” With This Scandalous Selfie When it comes to celebrity tattoos, it’s pretty difficult to surprise us at this point—yet, Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late…
VIDEO! Deadly Ink! 10 Insane Serial Killer Portraits!
August 31, 2017
Ink to Die For! Our fascination with crime and especially murder has found a “victim” in countless books, articles, films, and television shows and every other conceivable media you can…
Would You Tattoo Your Palms?
August 31, 2017
Is Tattooing Your Palms Worth the Pain and Money? We’ve covered plenty of tattoo trends on Inkedmag.com, from eyelid tattoos to armpit ink. But we’ve yet to discuss the ins…
The Secrets to Becoming a YouTube Millionaire!
August 31, 2017
Take This Advice to the Bank Let’s get real about one thing: being a tattooer is one of the best jobs in the world. Being paid to create art is…
10+ Pictures of Black and Gray Tattoos Transformed With Pops of Color
August 30, 2017
From Chicano to Mosaic Flow, These BG Styles Are Given New Life With Color When it comes to black and gray, there’s always been one rule: only use black ink…
Here’s the Reason People Get Swastika Tattoos That No One Is Talking About
August 28, 2017
You Won’t Believe Which Famous Model Used to Have a Swastika Tattoo Although many people recognize the swastika as the symbol on the Nazi flag, it has a history that…
What to Do When You Hate Your New Tattoo (VIDEO)
August 25, 2017
Why Communication and Compromise With an Artist is Extremely Important We’ve heard plenty of stories about people regretting their tattoos, however, that usually happens when someone goes to an unqualified…
You’ve Never Seen a Tattoo Collection Like This Before
August 25, 2017
We never knew geometry and tattooing would fit together so seamlessly As you already know, there are many different ways to collect tattoos. Some choose to collect from one artist,…
Does This Celebrity Have the Worst Ink in Hollywood?
August 24, 2017
Can You Guess Who We’re Talking About? There are plenty of terrible tattoos in Hollywood out there, however, most celebrities don’t get bad ink on purpose. But there is one…
Worst Tattoos You Can Get
August 24, 2017
Tattoo Artists Hate These While we certainly feel that it’s your body, your choice as what you get inked, there are many popular tattoos that draw the ire from the…
“We All Need to Admit That America Has a Tattoo Problem,” A Response to The Federalist
August 23, 2017
This Article From the Federalist Will Blow Your Mind For All the Wrong Reasons If Fox News and Jezebel had a steamy love affair, their love child would be The…
10+ Pictures of Tattooed Nipples That Will Have You Wincing in Pain
August 23, 2017
You’ll Hurt Just Looking at These Tattoos! When you think about some of the most painful places to be tattooed on the body, odds are you may not have thought…
Tiny Tattoos For Your Astrological Sign That Every Girl Would Want
August 23, 2017
You’ll Be Booking Your Next Appointment By the End of This Gallery When it comes to guilty pleasures, obsessing over astrology is a pretty common activity among millennial women. We…
This Tattooer Goes by Free Orgy, Wait Until You See Her Art
August 22, 2017
We’ve Never Seen Tattoos Like These Before Where you hear the phrase “free orgy,” we have a pretty good idea of the kind of images which come to mind. However,…
This Pretty Yet Painful Tattoo Trend is Blowing Up on Social Media
August 22, 2017
You Won’t Believe The Tattoo Trend Every Woman is Obsessed With In a world where social media sites like Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr dominate tattoo inspiration, there’s always a new…
Inked Icon: Myke Chambers
August 22, 2017
Get to Know One of the Leading American Traditional Artists Working Today When it comes to American Traditional heavyweights in the tattoo industry, Myke Chambers often comes to mind. A…
We’re Definitely Going to Hell For This
August 21, 2017
These Tattoos Would Make a Nun Curse If you were to take a peek at some of the portfolios of famous artists around the world, it’s likely you’d come across…
These Tattoos are a Total Drag
August 18, 2017
Thought These Portraits Were of Beautiful Women? Think Again. On February 2nd of 2009, RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered for the very first time. Since making it’s debuted, it has had…
9 Tattoo Artists of Color You NEED to Follow on IG
August 18, 2017
These Black Artists Are Killing the Tattoo Game at the Moment When it comes to famous black artists, names like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Augusta Savage might sound familiar. Yet, what…
This Brazilian Tattooer is Trending For All of the Wrong Reasons
August 18, 2017
Would You Dare Get One of These Tattoos?! When it comes to the tattooers we typically discuss, we tend to focus on the top notch fine artists that are excelling…
You’ll Never Believe Who is Back on Ink Master
August 17, 2017
Is Third Time’s a Charm For This Artist? When it comes to the reality competition Ink Master, the show packs in as many memorable tattooers as it does amazing tattoos.…
This Waitress Was Gay Bashed For Her Pride Tattoo
August 17, 2017
You Won’t Believe What This Waitress Received For a “Tip” If we’ve learned anything from the past several years, it’s that a tweet has the power to make a big…
Tattooed Paintress Travels World Selling Her Art!
August 16, 2017
Buy a Ticket. Take the Ride. Meet Caroline, the Tattooed Traveler, who 18 months ago decided to sell all but a backpack-full of her possessions and has been a nomad…
This Artist Paints Pop Culture Heroines as Beautiful Dolls
August 16, 2017
Kurtis Rykovich should be on every artist’s radar Kurtis Rykovich is a painter from Las Vegas who turns popular heroines into hauntingly beautiful dolls. His paintings capture the likeness of…
12 Tattoos That Elegantly Challenge the Rules of Tattooing
August 16, 2017
Take a Peek at These Tiny Yet Mighty Tattoos Large scale back pieces and sleeves have gained a lot of attention over the years because of the power and they…
Would You Play Tattoo Roulette?
August 16, 2017
If you Dare, Here’s How You Can Grab Some Traditional Flash From the Ink Master Judge Feeling impulsive? Introducing the “tattoo gum ball machine.” Remember those glorious days as a…
The Chart Topping Julia Michaels Talks Tattoos With Artist London Reese (VIDEO)
August 16, 2017
The “Issues” Singer Shares How Her Tattoos Gave Her Confidence to Transition From Songwriter to Singer If you haven’t heard the song “Issues,” by singer and song writer Julia Michaels—where…
The Sociological and Scientific Significance of Tattooing Dark Skin
August 15, 2017
Theres a Long History of Tattooing That We’re Not Talking About Over the last several years, television has dramatically impacted the world of tattooing. Starting off with “classics” such as…
How Payasas Have Become a Cultural Symbol for LA’s Chicano-Style Tattooing
August 15, 2017
These Sexy Clowns are More Than Meet the Eye One of the most prominent symbols in Chicano-style tattooing is known as the payasa. A payasa is a female clown and…
Man Dies From a DIY Harambe Penis Tattoo
August 15, 2017
One Man Took His Obsession with Harambe Too Far If you thought the “Dicks out for Harambe” craze had ended in 2016, think again. Just a few short days ago,…
Ink Master’s Megan Jean Morris Adds to Her Collection With Below the Booty Tattoos (VIDEO)
August 14, 2017
Norm LoveLetters inks Megan Jean Morris at the Inked Magazine Headquarters This will come as no surprise, but some of the best tattoo collections around belong to working artists. Tattooer,…
How Tattoos Change When You Lose Weight
August 14, 2017
Have You Wondered What Happens to Your Ink When You Lose Weight? Even though we’re halfway through August and New Year’s resolutions are most likely not on your radar, it…
Is This The Most Intense Facial Tattoo Ever?
August 14, 2017
Paul Booth is a master tattoo artist and a master of the macabre. This New York City legend has made it a personal mission to combine these two elements to…
14 New Kat Von D Beauty Products You Need to Know About
August 11, 2017
Your Favorite Tattooer Turned Beauty Mogul Has Released Some Amazing Products Recently If you’re a makeup enthusiast with a dark, alternative side—Kat Von D is basically your queen. Kat Von…
Watch Tattooer Big Meas Transform a HJC Helmet (VIDEO)
August 11, 2017
You Won’t Believe How This Art Project Turns Out It’s about time that you learned artistic collaboration that we are very excited to share with our audience. Recently, Inked Select…
Tattoos For Tattooers
August 11, 2017
These Tattoo Machine Tattoos Are Totally Rad! Let’s just start this off with a lesson on tattoo terminology. It’s called a tattoo machine, NOT tattoo gun. We know that tattoos…
Check Out This Bart Simpson Tattoo Flip Book
August 10, 2017
You Won’t Believe What This Artist Made Out of His Bart Simpson Flash What could be better than a tattoo based off The Simpsons? Well, a flip book made from…
50+ Memes That Every Tattoo Artist Can Relate To
August 10, 2017
Every Tattooer Identity With These Memes Do you love memes? Who doesn’t? Check out these hilarious yet relatable memes for tattooer and tattoo enthusiasts. Let us know in the comments…
How to Work With an Artist to Get the Best Tattoo Possible
August 9, 2017
Here are some tips and tricks that you can use in your next consultation Ever scrolled through your Instagram feed and came across a tattoo that made you stop in…
A Sad, Yet Inspirational Real Life Story About The Mother Of A Special Needs Child and The Meaning Behind Her Tattoo
August 9, 2017
Learn How This Mother Copes With Her Son’s Condition Through Her Tattoo Raising a child isn’t easy, especially when you throw disorders like autism into the mix. Autism is a…
Watch Miryam Lumpini Create Airbrush Magic (VIDEO)
August 4, 2017
The World Famous Tattooer and Self-Proclaimed Witchdoctor Visited the Inked Magazine HQs for an Amazing Artistic Experience While we all know that tattoo artists can turn out the tricks on…
Get Animated About Laura Anunnaki
August 4, 2017
This Magical Girl Tattooer Will Add Sparkle to Your Skin If you’re a weeaboo or a fan of anime, you NEED to check out Laura Anunnaki. This kawaii tattooer transforms…
This Tattooer Will Ink Your Bridal Party
August 4, 2017
The Wedding Tattooer is Bringing His Art to Weddings Around the World For decades, we’ve been told that tattoos and weddings are like oil and water. However, with tattoos more…
Two of a Kind: This Tattoo Model is an Identical Twin!
August 2, 2017
Model and Muse Summer McInerney is an Identical Twin, You Need to See Her Sister! What’s better than a gorgeous tattoo model? Not much, but a gorgeous tattoo model with…
This Runway Model is the New Ruby Rose
August 1, 2017
This High Fashion Model is One of the Only Tattooed Girls on the Runway It’s no secret that tattoos have come into fashion over the years. From celebrity trends to…
Watch Paint Dry… on Beautiful Women (VIDEO)
August 1, 2017
This Body Painter Creates One of a Kind Lingerie on Some of the Hottest Bodies Around Western body painting is an art form that involves hand painting and airbrushing designs…
Take It to the Streets With Buff Monster
July 31, 2017
Meet the Street Artist Whose Work is Brings Humor to the Streets of NYC When you hear the word graffiti, what sort of images typically come to mind? Do you…
Is This Tattoo The 2017 Version of the Infinity Symbol?
July 31, 2017
Do You Know Someone Rocking an Unalome Tattoo? Infinity tattoos, it’s time that you stepped aside because a new symbol is sweeping Pinterest pages and Instagram feeds around the globe.…
You Need to See This Collaboration Between Paul Booth and Steve Butcher
July 28, 2017
These Two World Class Artists Came Together to Create a Tattoo That Will Blow Your Mind Over the past several months, collaborative tattooing has become one of the fastest growing…
The Emoji Movie Is Out This Weekend. What Does Your Emoji Tattoo Say About You?
July 28, 2017
Mobile communications company Swiftkey recently released their “Emoji Report.” After they studied over one billion pieces of Android and iOS data from 16 different languages and regions, some interesting facts…
Mikayla Salmons, This Is What A Brave Woman Looks Like
July 28, 2017
Meet a Tattoo Collector Whose Story Will Soon Inspire Millions Editor’s note: We introduced you to Mikayla Salmons in May. Then, she was struggling with Cystic Fibrosis but was able…
Zen and The Art of Motorcycle
July 27, 2017
Jake “Creep” Crawley makes motorcycle-inspired designs that make our tattooed skin tingle. Jake Crawley may be a creep, but he’s the best kind of creep. He’s the kind of creep…
Everyone is Talking About Swedish Sensation, Katrin Berndt
July 26, 2017
Meet the Tattooed YouTuber Taking Over the Internet YouTube is a growing social media platform and we’d like to think that there is a subgroup of channels for every area…
Shop Removes Racist Ink For Free!
July 26, 2017
Life Changing Tattoos! Most people who don ink will admit to having a tat or two that they may regret to some level. It may be the name of an…
Day Dream Over DayLynn
July 24, 2017
Get to Know The Newest Model on Is My Girl Have you heard the buzz about Is My Girl yet? It’s only the HOTTEST cam site for exclusive NSFW content…
Would You Tattoo Your Eyelids?
July 19, 2017
Take a Peek at Some Unbelievable Eyelid Ink and Decide For Yourself If You’d Be Down to Rock These Tattoos In a world where cheerleaders and soccer moms have tattoos,…
Noel’le Longhaul – a non-binary trans person – talented tattoo artist…and practicing witch!
July 19, 2017
The True Spiritual Side of Tattooing. The tattoo world — like any other sub-culture — is full of unique people. A wonderful collective of colorful personalities, drenched with talent and…
Model Makani Terror Transforms Her Back With Tattoo Magic
July 19, 2017
Watch The Stages of This Model Getting Her Back Tattooed When it comes to famous tattoo models, they each typically have one or two pieces of art that make them…
Monami Frost Releases Her First Vegan Cookbook
July 18, 2017
The International Model, Muse, and YouTuber Unveils Her First Vegan Cookbook Need some inspiration to eat healthier? Considering making the transition to a plant based lifestyle? Obsessed with tattoo model…
Get Dirty with Anna Bell Peaks
July 18, 2017
Watch this Bouncing Bombshell Get Wet and Wild with Inked Magazine When it comes to staying cool for the summer—Anna Bell Peaks definitely has the right idea. Check out our…
Share Your Tattoo and This Library Will Give You a Book Recommendation!
July 17, 2017
The Denver Public Library Will Recommend a Book If You Share Your Ink Just in case you didn’t already know, it’s National Tattoo Day! And if you aren’t out getting…
Check Out Toni Art’s Erotic Sketches
July 17, 2017
This Multimedia Artist Gets Inspiration Straight From Adult Film Scenes The human body in its most natural state has acted as a subject since man first began creating art centuries…
Heart and Seoul: Fifty Shades of Micro Tattoos by ColdGray
July 14, 2017
Meet the South Korean Artist Taking the Industry By Storm Micro tattoos are one of the hottest tattoo styles of the moment. This is a genre that seems to have…
Jay Joree and Her Amazing Face Motifs
July 13, 2017
This Texas Tattooer Is Bringing New Life to the Phrase “Face Value” Meet Jay Joree, a tattoo artist from Texas who specializes in her own brand of face motifs. With…
Meet a Perfect 10! Lauren – That Face! That Body! That Ink!
July 12, 2017
A Triple Treat! Could Lauren from the itslaurendotcom fame be one of the hottest girls ever to hit instagram? Let’s start off at the top. C’mon, just look at that…
The Artists of the 2017 New York Empire State Tattoo Expo
July 12, 2017
The Top Artists Working the Convention on July 14th, 15th, and 16th This weekend, from July 14th through the 16th, Inked Magazine is hosting the 2017 New York Empire State…
Most Over The Top Moments From Ink Master
July 12, 2017
We’re Counting Down the Most Outrageous Moments in Ink Master History Ink Master, a reality television show produced by Spike, puts tattoo artists to test with insane challenges, stiff competition,…
Laurel Anne – Miley Cyrus Look-a-Like with a Platinum Blonde Booty!
July 11, 2017
Her Eyes. They Hypnotize! What does a giant snake, a naked butt painted with roses and a sexy model who looks like a hot Miley Cyrus all have in common?…
What is the Most Pleasurable Style to Be Tattooed In?
July 11, 2017
This Style, Above All Others, Feels the Best During the Tattoo Process and Sarah Herzdame is One of the Best in the Genre to Date It’s no secret that tattooing…
Sierra Renegade – The Name Says it All!
July 10, 2017
Tanned at Tatted Up! The name says it all — Sierra Renegade – as her bio on ismygirl states she’s a wild child who’s down for anything. Well, this hot…
The Importance of Healed Photos
July 10, 2017
It’s Time We Discussed the Importance of Photographing Healed Tattoos It’s no question that social media has completely transformed the tattoo industry. The days are gone where the only artists…
Yogi Barrett Lays Down the Law for Apprentices
July 10, 2017
If You’re Currently a Tattoo Apprentice, LISTEN UP! If you’ve ever considered becoming a tattoo apprentice or are you lucky enough to have already snagged one up? Well, then you…
The Athenian Tattooer Putting a Modern Spin on Classic Greek Art
July 7, 2017
Sake Tattoo is Revamping Greek Art on Skin and in Sculpture We all know the phrase, “Life Imitating Art,” but what about art imitating art? Artists have always found inspiration…
What If Disney Princesses Had Tattoos?
July 5, 2017
Once Upon a Time, In a Tattoo Parlor Far, Far Away… In 1995, Disney released the movie Pocahontas and we were introduced to it’s first tattooed Disney princess. Pocahontas, the…
The Tattoo Trend Hipsters Are Obsessed With
July 5, 2017
At the Junction Between Instagram Minimalism and Tried and True Traditional Over the past several years, the tattoo industry has been saturated with new trends catered toward the millennial generation.…
Brooke Lynn – Model Makes Her Debut in the Sex Issue!
June 30, 2017
It’s Her First Time! Okay, so some of you out there may not be familiar with Brooke Lynn. Well, you’re not alone. That’s because up until now she has decided…
Body Parts Artists HATE to Tattoo
June 30, 2017
These are some of tattooers least favorite parts to tattoo on. When it comes to what tattooers like and dislike to tattoo, everyone has their own preference. Some artists specialize…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Tattoos
June 30, 2017
How to Explain Body Art to Your Youngsters In this day and age, there are more tattooed people than there has ever been before. People from all walks of life…
Tattoo Artists and Their Furry Friends
June 29, 2017
See Which Tattooers Have the Cutest Pets! Tattoo artists may have a reputation for being tough and hardcore, however, many of them also have a soft side for animals. From…
Tattoos That Will Scare the Sh*T Out of You
June 29, 2017
Don’t Turn Off the Light After Looking at This Creepy Ink Ever since Paul Booth emerged onto the tattoo scene, horror has been a big part of the industry at…
This MUA Embodies the Kat Von D Beauty Brand to a T
June 29, 2017
Meet the MUA Blending Punk and Pretty When it comes to doing vampy makeup, many beauty enthusiasts steer clear of bright and bold colors. However, Jessica Haze, a makeup artist…
Late Ink Master Star Honored in Colorectal Cancer Campaign
June 28, 2017
The Friends and Family of Clint Cummings Joined Together with Fight Colorectal Cancer to Encourage Others to Get Tested Six months ago, Clint Cummings, a Texas tattooer, and contestant on…
Are Your Tattoos Fading Too Fast? Rate Your Ink!
June 27, 2017
How Is Your Ink Holding Up? Fading tattoos are just a part of a tattoo collector’s life and are not a reason for anyone to get upset over. Some people…
What If Famous Painters Were Tattooers?
June 27, 2017
What Style Do You Think Your Favorite Painters Would Work in If They Were Tattoo Artists? It’s no secret that the great painters of yesterday have had a HUGE impact…
Kat Von D Releases Saint + Sinner Perfume Collection
June 27, 2017
The Celebrity Tattooer Turned Makeup Artist Releases a Highly Anticipated Fragrance Collection Kat Von D is a celebrity tattooer turned makeup guru who is the creator of the famed Kat…
Cacti Tattoos Inspired by the Southwest
June 27, 2017
Get Inspired to Ink Up with These Pricky Pieces The American Southwest has been the muse of artistic movements for many years, conjuring images of scorching deserts, cavernous canyons, and…
Kristen Leanne Turns Up the HEAT with a New Makeup Tutorial
June 26, 2017
She Shares Her Thoughts on the New Urban Decay Palette Kristen Leanne is a highly talked about beauty vlogger, social media presence, and hair color entrepreneur from San Diego, CA.…
Watch Oliver Peck and Chris Nuñez DESTROY Tattooed Celebrities
June 26, 2017
They Said What We’re All Thinking We’ve become used to seeing Oliver Peck and Chris Nuñez tear tattoo artists a new one on the reality tattoo competition, Ink Master, and…
Morgan Joyce Opens Up About Her Controversial Cover Up
June 26, 2017
The Popular Tattoo Model and YouTube Personality Opens Up About Her Experience Covering Up a Scarification Disaster Morgan Joyce is a tattoo collector, model, and YouTuber from Freehold, New Jersey.…
Gin Wigmore Unveils New Single and Tattoo Project
June 23, 2017
This New Zealand Songstress is Stepping Out With a Multimedia Artistic Collaboration Gin Wigmore is a New Zealand based musician that first arrived on the scene in 2009. She topped…
Tattoo Artists Around the Nation Are Standing Up to Tattoo Schools
June 22, 2017
Tattooers Are Fed Up With Corrupt Tattoo Schools—Here’s What You Need to Know A few weeks ago, we put out an article on tattoo schools, however, after speaking to artists,…
Would You Get Your Forehead Tattooed?
June 22, 2017
We’re Asking For a Friend… While face tattoos are still generally considered to be taboo by the mainstream world, they are slowly but surely gaining popularity. Heck, if Justin Bieber…
Pipuh is an Inked Fantasy From Down Under
June 22, 2017
This Australian Tattoo Model is HOT HOT HOT, Mate You probably already know that Australia boasts some of the biggest and badest tattooers in the world, but, did you know…
Get to Know the Rat Pack
June 21, 2017
Meet the Tattooers Redefining the Industries’ Perspective on Group Tattooing When it comes to group tattooing, most artists either do it extremely infrequently or avoid the idea altogether. Tattooing is…
Ink Like an Artist With This Ink Master Coloring Book
June 20, 2017
Do you have what it takes to be Ink Master? Test your skills with this new coloring book to find out! Today, Ink Master and Spike released something totally special…
The Art of Scarification: A Talk with Nicholas Adams
June 19, 2017
A Talk with a World Famous Scarification Artist About One of the Most Controversial Forms of Body Modification Scarification is an ancient body modification practice that involves the cutting and…
Tattoos For Nostalgic 90’s Kids
June 16, 2017
From Pokémon to Furbies—There’s Something For Everyone in this Bunch Every era has its special nostalgic moments, whether they be popular children’s movies or cult video game franchises. However, the…
Would You Get Tattooed Below the Belt?
June 15, 2017
All That We Can Say is OUCH! If I had to guess the most painful place to get a tattoo, the area below the belt definitely comes to mind. Ask…
Meet the Sexiest Couple Onscreen and Off
June 15, 2017
These Tattooed Pornstars Are Married IRL! Meet Leigh Raven and Nikki Hearts, two of the hottest tattooed pornstars of the moment. You may have seen these seductive screen stars on…
The 12 Types of Artists Working in the Tattoo Industry Today
June 14, 2017
Which Artist Do You Identify With? When it comes to tattooing, you most likely already know that there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. But did you…
Inked Confession: I Went to a Tattoo Speakeasy
June 13, 2017
Take a break from reality to discover the enticing allure of a modern speakeasy. During the roaring twenties, speakeasies were put in place by civilians in cities across the United…
Colorful Tattoos For Pride Month
June 12, 2017
Check Out These Amazing Rainbow Inspired Tattoos June is LGBT Pride Month and it was established to remember the events of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots…
Cervena Fox Visits Say Yes to the Dress
June 9, 2017
Our July Cover Girl Hits the Silver Screen on Say Yes to the Dress UK Our July cover model, Cervena Fox, has been busy this year! She shot her first…
Ink Master Returns With Shop Wars
June 7, 2017
The Hit Reality Television Competition Returns to TV With It’s Ninth Season Last night, “Ink Master: Shop Wars” premiered on Spike and the competition is already like you’ve never seen…
The Women of ‘Ink Master’ Return to TV in ‘Ink Master: Angels’
June 6, 2017
Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson, and Gia Rose Are Back and Ready to Take on the Nation Last season on “Ink Master,” we were introduced to four incredible…
Why Tattoo Schools Shouldn’t Exist
June 5, 2017
Just a Few of the Many Reasons Why Tattoo Schools are Terrible Tattooing can be traced back centuries and the art of passing down information from masters to students has…
Baller Hip-Hop Tattoos
June 5, 2017
These Portraits are Perfect For Die-Hard Fans Looking For a Tattoo With Swag Hip-hop tattoos are all the rage these days and when it comes to tattooers who specialize in…
Smokin’ Hot Backstage Strip Show!
June 1, 2017
Turn Up The Kink Factor! Meet Becky Holt! This is a British sex bomb extraordinaire. Her kickin’ curves are covered in quality ink and her long red hair her that…
21 Wonder Woman Tattoos That Are Full of Power
June 1, 2017
The most iconic superheroine rendered in ink. Wonder Woman is by far the most iconic superheroine of all time. Yeah, Storm, Rogue and Phoenix from X-Men are high up on…
Rose Tattoos For Low Key Bachelor(ette) Fans
June 1, 2017
No One Needs to Know What You Do on Mondays at 8 pm We’re only just getting started in the latest season of The Bachelorette and already there is tons…
Fall In Love with Lyudmila Ziora and Her Tattoo Work
May 31, 2017
A Jaw-Dropping Beauty Creating Awe-Inspiring Tattoos Lyudmila Ziora has got two highly coveted attributes. She’s drop dead gorgeous, and she can sling some mean ink. The Moscow-based model/tattoo artist has…
The DIY Tattoo Video We NEED To Discuss
May 31, 2017
Why DIY Tattoos Are Never a Good Idea A new video has surfaced from the entertainment site, Super Deluxe, featuring a DIY tattoo tutorial. You may recognize this source from…
All About Style Morphs: The Tattoo Trend EVERYONE is Talking About
May 31, 2017
Why Choose Between Traditional, Realism, or Dot Work When You Can Have All Three In One Tattoo? There are plenty of artists out there who excel at many different tattoo…
Blush Worthy BDSM Tattoos
May 30, 2017
This is What We Call Naughty Ink When it comes to X-rated ink, Onnie O’Leary, Benjamin Laukis, and Valentina Ryabova are ahead of the game. These artists ride the line…
Adam Levine Knuckles Down With a New Tattoo
May 30, 2017
Dedicated to Wife Behati Prinsloo and Daughter Dusty Rose Adam Levin is one of the sexiest men in Hollywood, partially thanks to his abundance of tattoos. Levine has been getting…
All About Crystal Tattoos
May 26, 2017
These Tattoos Seriously Rock! Nature tattoos have long since ruled the industry—with floral motifs, wild animals, and scenic landscapes taking over skin across the globe. Nature tattoos have a timeless…
A Big Beautiful Nerd With Big Beautiful Boobs!
May 26, 2017
Don’t Forget That Bangin’ Butt! Although Cubbi Thompson (@cubbixoxo) is presently not an instagram household name…she damn well should be! This girl is absolutely gorgeous, with a killer – slim…
This is the Hottest Tattoo For Summer
May 25, 2017
This Tattoo is The Hottest Tattoo For the Summer, Trust Us It’s almost time to retire our coats and sweaters, replacing our winter wear with shorts and swimsuits. Summer is…
Let’s Talk About Tattoo Copying
May 25, 2017
This is One of the Biggest No-Nos When It Comes to Tattooing It’s about time that we break down tattoo copying. Tattoo copying occurs when a “tattoo artist” rips off…
The 12 Types of Guys You See In Tattoo Shops
May 24, 2017
You Know What Kind of Tattoos These Guys Are Going to Get From the Moment They Walk Into the Shop Guys, you didn’t think that you were going to get…
The 12 Types of Girls You See in Tattoo Shops
May 24, 2017
You Know What Kind of Tattoos These Girls Are Going to Get From the Moment They Walk Into the Shop According to a poll published by Harris, three out of…
Marine’s Surprise Homecoming Results in Mother-Son Tattoos
May 24, 2017
This Marine’s Mom is Semper Fi When Susan Jonesia promised her son, a Marine who was away at South Carolina’s Camp Pendleton, that she would get a tattoo when he…
Keely Rutherford Redefines Kawaii Traditional with Black and Gray
May 22, 2017
This New School Artist is Redefining Kawaii Cute with Black and Gray Kawaii style, a variation of the New School and traditional genres, is a tattoo style that has become…
The Girl with the Vagina Tattoo
May 19, 2017
This Recording Artist Knows a Thing or Two About Lady Wood Recording artists are known for immortalizing their musical achievements on their bodies with tattoos. For instance, in 2015 Justin…
Portuguese Museum Displays Strips of Tattooed Human Skin
May 19, 2017
It Actually Isn’t as Creepy as It Sounds Although views on tattoos were at their most putrid levels in the early 1990s, plenty of people were still basking in ink.…
This Documentary Exposes the Reality of Tattoo Removal
May 19, 2017
If You’re Considering Getting a Tattoo Removed, You Need to See This Film Tattoo culture has made its way to the center of the mainstream world, although you most likely…
Ink Redux: Reviving Drop Dead Ugly Tattoos
May 18, 2017
These Artists Breathed New Life Into These Tattoos Regrettable tattoos will never cease to exist. Whether it’s a tattoo done in the spur of the moment by a sketchy artist…
Inked Select Artist: Coen Mitchell
May 16, 2017
It’s Time You Learned About Mosaic Flow When it comes to selecting our Inked Select Artists, only the best of the best will rise to the top. Coen Mitchell, a…
South Korean Tattooists You Should Already Know
May 15, 2017
These Korean Artists are Killing the Tattoo Game Right Now While you’re probably already familiar with tattooing in the West, as well as the greats of Japanese traditional, but did…
You’ll Never Believe What the Leading Cause of Contaminated Tattoo Ink Is…
May 9, 2017
The FDA reports that this mistake can lead to dangerous skin infections When it comes to getting a tattoo, the last thing you want to worry about is an infection.…
Eyeball Tattoos Have Gone Viral
May 4, 2017
Folks Are Freaking Out Over Sclera Tattoos Getting your eyeballs tattooed is a trend that has been gaining traction in recent years. For nearly a decade now, for one reason…
21 Star Wars Tattoos by Russ Abbott’s Ink & Dagger Crew
May 4, 2017
The Force is Strong with Ink & Dagger Since its debut, the classic film, Star Wars, has spawned entire generations of loyalists who pride themselves in owning everything there is…
Half-Blind Artist Dedicates Time to Tattoo Breast Cancer Survivors
April 27, 2017
Álvaro Quesada Uses Ink to Help Cancer Survivors Heal After surviving breast cancer by way of a mastectomy, women are definitely relieved for having survived the seemingly never-ending battle, yet…
This Instagram Page is Every Tattoo Artist’s Worst Nightmare
April 27, 2017
Has This Tattoo Shaming Page Gone Too Far? There’s something about bad tattoo art that makes it hard to look away. Maybe it’s because as human beings we receive enjoyment…
The Most Popular Tattoos Per Major City in the U.S.
April 27, 2017
How people from around the country are paying homage to their hometowns. From the Big Apple to the dirty south, there are plenty of major U.S. cities that are filled…
Demi Lovato Gets Inked by Bang Bang
April 26, 2017
The body positive songstress gets tattooed by NYC’s finest Over the last several years, one tattoo artist has dominated the celebrity scene. Bang Bang has tattooed everyone in Hollywood, from…
Megan Massacre’s “Tats ‘N’ Tails” Pet Adoption Event
April 24, 2017
Hundreds Showed Up for Tattoos by the Celebrity Tattoo Artist and the Proceeds Went to Helping Pooches and Pussy Cats in Need. This past weekend, Megan Massacre, the tattooers of…
It’s Hard Not to Stare at These Tattooed Hotties
April 21, 2017
Milk and cereal. Peanut butter and jelly. Hot girls and tattoos. You just know a good combination when you see one. Check out this gallery of beautiful tatted girls!
Inked Select Artist: Jak Connolly
April 21, 2017
This UK-based Tattooer Will Blow Your Mind with Their Realism Masterpieces. The United States may have some of the biggest cities, fiercest athletes, and greatest restaurants in the world—however, when…
Adopt a Pet, Get a Megan Massacre Tattoo!
April 21, 2017
The Celebrity Tattoo Artist Loves Pets So Much This Sunday, April 23rd, marks the 3rd annual ASPCA “Tats ‘N’ Tails” event, featuring “NY Ink” tattooer Megan Massacre and tons of…
Hey Scratchers! The Government is Coming for You!
April 21, 2017
Officials Cracking Down on Illegal Tattoos Going to an unlicensed tattooer – or a “scratcher” as they’re commonly referred to – can result in one of two things (or both):…
Why Are Women Across the U.S. Getting This Tattoo?
April 20, 2017
Taking a Stand Through Ink After shutting down Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on the Senate floor as she tried to explain why Jeff Sessions would make a bad choice for…
Wiz Khalifa: Rolling Stoned
April 20, 2017
The Preeminent Pot Smoker Dishes on Weed and Tattoos It’s Friday in Los Angeles, and somebody in Wiz Khalifa’s house is ready to party. Giddy squeals unfurl, punctuated here and…
How Many Homer Simpson Tattoos Can You Fit in a Sleeve?
April 20, 2017
Man Looking to Fit the Most Homer Simpson Tattoos Into His Sleeve The Simpsons will forever be known as one of the most iconic animated TV series in history. Created…
EXCLUSIVE: Ink Master Season 9 Contestants and New Twists Announced
April 20, 2017
See Who Will Vie For Tattooing’s Most Prestigious Title! Ink Master‘s Season 9 is coming to air Tuesday June 6th (10 PM ET/PT) on Spike TV, and the new wrinkles…
One of the Best International Tattooers is Moving to the U.S.
April 13, 2017
Rumor Has it That Kobay Kronik May Be Tattooing in L.A. Soon We hear that award-winning artist, Kobay Kronik, is looking to relocate from Istanbul to the sunny streets of…
SKULL ART! 20 AMAZING PIECES!
April 12, 2017
Bone-afide Fabulous Art! Skulls. Skulls. Skulls. If you’re like me you can’t get enough of them. For so many of us the skull was one of our first true childhood…
THE INSTAGRAM WITCH! 20 SPELL BINDING PICS!
April 12, 2017
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN! Hannah Nicole is better known on the gram as @missamaricanwitch and she definitely gives off a gothic vibe. Everything from her jet black hair to her milky…
ANNALEE BELLE – FOR LADIES ONLY!
April 7, 2017
Time To Get Your Glam On! Annalee Belle is a model, a make-up artist and an admitted donut lover! In fact, her love of the Olykoek has prompted her to…
ARTIST INTERVIEW: Darwin Enriquez
April 6, 2017
Tackling Multiple Mediums Fifteen-year tattoo veteran, Darwin Enriquez, didn’t intend on slinging ink for a living. His entrance into tattooing started through his skill for drawing. Looking through tattoo magazines,…
Vany Vicious: All-American Tattooed Girl
April 5, 2017
Vany Vicious is an American Beauty. The image of the All-American girl has many forms these days. No longer is the vision of an American girl strictly limited to a…
INKED CRUSH: Lauren Hebert and Her Glorious Side Boob Pics
April 5, 2017
Lauren Gives You Enough of a Peek to Make Your Imagination Run Wild You wanna know what’s better than your typical side boob photo? A photo of a tattooed side…
See You In Hell City
March 31, 2017
The Hell City Tattoo Festival sharpens its horns and reignites once again for “The Resurrection” in 2017 with two of America’s Favorite Tattoo Festivals in one year! Hell City hosts over…
Amazing Female Back Tattoos
March 31, 2017
When you want a huge piece of art tattooed on you, the best location is your back. Check out some of the best back tattoos we could find!
MASUIMI MAX! IS SHE THE SEXIEST MODEL EVER?
March 30, 2017
Masuimi Max. Just the mention of her name and hundred’s of different images immediately come to mind. Over the years Masuimi has changed her look countless times. She’s been blonde,…
VIDEO: Stephen King’s ‘It’ Official Trailer Released
March 29, 2017
This Trailer Will Give You Nightmares! Since it was announced that Stephen King’s 1986 novel, It, would be adapted into a full-length feature film, folks have been at the edge…
Awesome Video Game Tattoos
March 29, 2017
When a video game is more than just a game, gamers get it tatted to show the love is real.
Beauty and Talent – Cleo Wattenström
March 29, 2017
There’s nothing like sitting down in The Tattoo chair, as you get ready to embark upon an ink session. There’s that rush of adrenaline. That sense of anticipation and the…
BIGGER IS BETTER! 16 GREAT BACK PIECES!
March 27, 2017
We’re not here to say bigger is better, but when it comes to a back piece, well, we’re here to say bigger is better. Devote that much skin-canvas to an…
PHOTO GALLERY: Killer Chest Tattoos
March 24, 2017
20 Sick Chest Tattoos That’ll Leave You Floored Around here we believe that if you’re going to get your chest tattoo, you either go big or go home. The chest…
VIDEO: Girl Let’s Friend Pick Her Tattoo, And BFF Brands Her with an Insta Tag
March 23, 2017
“You put your handle on me?!” Eighteen-year-old Canadian vlogger, Elle Mills, recently gave her best friend, Tavian Palacios, one of the biggest privileges one could bestow upon someone. She let…
Veteran is Denied Entry into a Bar Because of his Neck Tattoo
March 22, 2017
Being discriminated for a job because of your tattoos isn’t anything new, but a paying customer being turned away from an establishment – a bar of all places – because…
Toronto Tattoo Artist Raising Awareness About Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
March 22, 2017
Jennifer Liles, a tattoo artist based in Toronto, is doing her part to raise awareness about the plight of missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada, by donating a day’s…
Unique Placement of Tattoos
March 21, 2017
Tattoos are either out in the open or hidden under clothes... or inside mouths. Check out these strange placements for tattoos!
PHOTOS: 15 Tattoos With Hometown Pride
March 16, 2017
15 Tattoos Reppin’ ‘Hoods Around the World Would you be down to represent your hometown or state with a tattoo? Rapper Paul Wall will tell you that reppin’ your ‘hood…
Get Lucky: 13 Sultry Photos of Chandra Thirteen
March 15, 2017
From her long, black tresses down to her silky-smooth tattooed legs, Chandra Thirteen is a total knockout. The alternative cover model is known for driving her social media followers wild…
Best Amputee Tattoos on the Net
March 9, 2017
This inspirational gallery shows off the best amputee tattoos in the world. These creative people are truly going to brighten your day!
Arab Ink: Photo Series Uses Tattoos as a Means for Cultural Education
March 9, 2017
Perceptions of life in the Middle East have been tarnished for decades, and that view has been gaining more traction in recent years. To some on the outside looking in,…
Best Dermal Piercings That Work AWESOME With Tattoos
March 8, 2017
Tattoos and piercings working in harmony? Some of these are mind-blowing!
Lensman Senén Llanos Exhibits Work at Juan Salgado’s Color Conspiracy
March 8, 2017
Getting together a bunch of hot tattooed models, splashing them with paint and photographing them sounds like a helluva good time! It can also yield some amazing photos. Fifteen-year photography…
Ryan Ashley Malarkey: Ink Master’s First Lady
March 3, 2017
Bow in the presence of greatness. Ryan Ashley Malarkey became the first female winner of Spike’s Ink Master after eight seasons and succeeded at what dozens in her position had…
What Happens When Tattoo Artists Really Screw Up?
March 2, 2017
Tattoos are for the most part a pretty permanent decision, but what happens when your tat gets screwed up?
Mike Rubendall: Made in the ’90s
March 1, 2017
World-class tattoo artist, Mike Rubendall, came up in the ’90s era of tattooing, where things like the Internet weren’t available and Photoshop had still not made its way into tattoo…
You’ve Seen ‘Salt Bae’ Before, But Have You Heard of ‘Tatt Bae’?
February 23, 2017
World-renown tattoo artist, Lil B, goes ham on his latest masterpiece in this "Salt Bae" parody.
Awe-inspiring Hindu Tattoos
February 23, 2017
People often display their devotion to their faith through tattoos. Considering the many gods and goddesses in the Hindu faith there are a heck of a lot of cool tattoos…
Instagram Crush: Spicy Pics of Natasha Thomsen
February 22, 2017
She's one of the sexiest girls you can find on Instagram and she knows it. Check out Natasha Tomsen and all she has to offer!
Mind-blowing Ambigram Tattoos
February 21, 2017
Ambigram tattoos are always a unique type of art. When you see one thing, there's always something else hidden...
Excellent Hand Tattoos
February 17, 2017
Hand tattoos are really difficult pieces to work: working around the fingers, clients understandably squirming from the pain when the artist hits the knuckle area, and the pressure of being…
PHOTO GALLERY: Trash Polka Tattoos
February 16, 2017
One of the most unique styles of tattooing also carries one of the most outlandish monikers—Trash Polka. Two tattooers, Simone Pfaff and Volko Merschky, are credited with creating the crazy…
Graphic Designer Adds Tattoos and Beards to Some of Your Favorite Characters
February 15, 2017
20 of Your Favorite Characters Bearded and Tatted the F-ck Up! Malaysian graphic designer, Ephrem Rokk, much like us, seems to have a penchant for fictional characters, beards and tattoos.…
Awe-inspiring Geometric Tattoos
February 10, 2017
Geometric tattoos are definitely some of the most impressive looking ink around. The precision that it takes to make this kind of art look good is immense and, at times,…
Russian Tattoo Artist Covers Up Domestic Abuse Scars Free of Charge
February 9, 2017
Covering up scars with a tattoo can be a spiritually liberating experience—especially when the scars are a result of horrific trauma such as domestic abuse. A Russian tattoo artist has…
Artistic Skull Tattoos
February 8, 2017
Skull tattoos are everywhere, they may very well be the most popular type of tattoos in the world. While we love realistic looking skulls, there’s something about an artist taking…
Illustrator HuskMitNavn Brings Drawings to Life
February 8, 2017
25 Cool 3-D Drawings by HuskMitNavn Danish illustrator, HuskMitNavn, has a unique skill for bringing his drawings to life. Cutting, snipping as well as placing his own hand and other objects here…
Heart Tattoos
February 8, 2017
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d hit you with a bit of inspiration before you head out to your local shop to get that ultimate symbol…
Badass Comic Book Tattoos
February 3, 2017
Comic book characters rule the world more than ever these days. With everything from new movies to TV and Netflix shows and, of course, comic books, dropping every other week,…
Red Robin Restaurants CEO Gets Burger Tattoo After Losing Bet to Her Employees
February 2, 2017
Betting amongst coworkers is a timeless tradition. Some might bet with one another over the outcome of a football or basketball game, or over who is able to lock in…
Cancer Survivor Gets Tattooed Over Her Scars, And Falls in Love With Her Artist
February 2, 2017
After surviving a mastectomy, several sessions of chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery due to breast cancer, Nina Cristinacce decided to celebrate by getting tattooed over her scars. However, she got more…
Artist Transforms Tribal Tattoo Into an Incredible Military Memorial Piece
February 1, 2017
There are plenty of people out there rocking unwanted tattoos that they think they’ll be stuck with forever, but the incredible transformation of this guy’s old-school tribal tattoo could be…
20 Clever Birthmark Tattoos
January 27, 2017
These 20 unique individuals found cool ways to put a spin on their birthmarks with tattoos. Birthmarks can elicit two responses from people: there are the folks who feel like…
Andrew Montoya Draws Inspiration From Fireball Whisky for Golden State
January 26, 2017
As much as tattooing is an art form it is more about the transferring of soul from one human to another. Fine art prints are designed by the artisan, reproduced…
VIDEO GALLERY: 20 Awesome Tattoos
January 25, 2017
Rather than hit you with our typical–yet still awesome – photo galleries of tattoos, we kicked it up a notch, and brought you a video gallery of tattoos—straight from some of your…
Tattoo Removal on Track to Become a Multi-billion Dollar Industry
January 24, 2017
The amount of money predicted that the tattoo removal industry will bring in by the year 2022 is too damn high! Whether you’re looking to get a cover up tattoo,…
Cover Up Tattoos: Things You Should Know Beforehand
January 20, 2017
Got a tattoo that you’re not too fond of anymore? Were you the victim of getting a “Spring Break Tattoo” in the folly of your youth? Or, perhaps you got…
13 Haunting Tattoos That Will Make Your Stomach Churn
January 11, 2017
Horror movies aren’t the only way to scare people. We have 13 tattoos that will give you chills down to your core. Try to look away… if you can! #StomachChurn
Yomico Moreno: Realism Tattoo Artist
January 10, 2017
Having been enthralled by art since childhood, Yomico Moreno always knew that art was his calling. He had been drawing, sketching and painting since a young age, but it was…
The Duality of Woman
December 29, 2016
Who has more fun: The submissive or the dominant? Taylor White tries both sides of the rack. Who has more fun: blondes or brunettes? We all have the option to…
Tattoos of Children’s Art
December 13, 2016
Every artist has to start somewhere, and usually that start begins somewhere in childhood while coloring or drawing away with crayons and markers. And though some kids may not stick…
Alysha Nett Shoots Suttin Suicide – Beyond the Ink
December 8, 2016
Hi Inked Readers! It was a pleasure shooting the gorgeous Suttin Suicide recently. She messaged me on IG and when we realized that we lived near each other it was…
Mike’s Harder Cans By Lalo
December 8, 2016
Lalo’s sickest sleeve might just be one of the designs wrapped around Mike’s Harder cans. To launch their Tennessee Barrel Lemonade, in style, the hip folks at Mike’s Harder tapped…
Art Project: Motorcycle Masks
December 2, 2016
Give Artists Masks and They’ll Show You Their True Faces No more bugs in your teeth thanks to our Art Project where creatives make incredible leather Weld Burn motorcycle masks…
Artist Audrey Ryan “Wolves Like Me”
December 2, 2016
“So much of art is trying to make a personal connection,” says Audrey Ryan. “The most frustrating thing about the culture in which we live is the huge amount of…
Give the Gift of a Tattoo this Holiday Season
December 2, 2016
Twenty-five years ago, tattoos may have been considered taboo, but in today’s culture, they are a staple of fashion and personal style, and have become so mainstream, that people have…
Male Chest Tattoos
December 2, 2016
There is something incredibly badass about chest tattoos. When you see a man rip off his shirt and he has a tattoo covering the entirety of his chest you know…
Two Arms, One Tattoo
December 2, 2016
Some tattoos can’t be contained by a single limb, they need more room to stretch out. In this gallery you will find a collection of tattoos that span both of…
Is the Tattoo Industry Broken?
December 1, 2016
Lee Roller—the Founder and CEO of Custom Tattoo Design, an online retailer dedicated to providing premium, custom tattoo designs worldwide—has graciously penned this post exclusively for Inked. Let me open…
Vintage Greeting Cards from Krampus
November 28, 2016
Hello boils and ghouls! Though the happy holidays may be here, that does not mean that all is filled with merriness and cheer. December 5th marks the pagan holiday Krampusnacht!…
The Re-imagined Zodiac: What’s Your Sign?
November 23, 2016
We’ve all seen horoscopes and been asked “What’s your sign?” Your typical answer is probably something like “I’m a cancer, which I think is a crab.” or “Virgo, like Beyonce.”…
Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures
November 11, 2016
In his book Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs Paul Koudounaris tells the tale of the skeletons of martyred saints that were discovered in the catacombs…
Not All Roses Have Thorns
November 2, 2016
Roses are widely thought to be a symbol of romance so naturally people often want to get the beautiful flower inked on to their body. Check out this gallery of…
Dance Tattoos
October 28, 2016
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,…
Cremation Ashes in Ink
October 17, 2016
Alaska Tattoo Artist Uses Ashes to Help Clients Remember Loved Ones Getting a tattoo reminder is one way to remember a loved one who has passed away, but an Alaska…
Crazy Philadelphia Eddie
October 5, 2016
Inked has learned that Crazy Philadelphia Eddie has entered hospice care. We are saddened to hear of the decline of tattoo’s liveliest characters. Below is an interview we published in…
Insane Rock Album Art & New Crobot Album
September 29, 2016
If you have been within five blocks of the Inked office you have heard Crobot’s new album “Welcome to Fat City” because we have been blasting it all week, with no intent…
How Old is This Kid?
September 27, 2016
Below is a video we saw on Facebook that allegedly looks like two tattooers are tattooing a child. The video is hosted on a Vietnamese tattoo shop’s Facebook page, which…
Comic: Why You Should Always Encourage an Artist
September 16, 2016
Here’s a wonderful comic about why you should always encourage artists. In our world there are so many struggling tattoo artists and other artists who need a little bit of a…
Feminine Hip Tattoos
September 14, 2016
Even the most basic tattoo can become sexy when it’s placed in just the right spot on just the right person. One of our favorite places to see some ink is…
High Contrast Tattoos
September 12, 2016
Combining colors in tattoos can be tricky, too many darks and your tattoo will look like a blotch too many not-so-carefully selected colors and it can look like a colorful…
Amazing Complete Back Piece Tattoos
September 9, 2016
Full back tattoos, or backpieces as we say in the industry, are impressive pieces of art. The biggest area of real estate is you back when it comes to getting…
Tattoos That Will Blow Your Mind
September 9, 2016
These are amazing tattoos that blow you away. These aren’t little pieces of flash, these are show-stopping tattoos that will make your jaw drop and wonder what great heights tattoo…
Loveable Cartoon Characters Gone Wicked
September 8, 2016
Dennis Carlsson is a Swedish tattoo artist but he also creates wicked horror imagery including this set that turns Tigger, Pooh, Piglet, Tweety, Shrek and more into wild beasts. His…
Grinding At the Oregon Tattoo & Music Fest
September 8, 2016
The On the Grind Tattoo Tour team has been traveling the country for the past four years attending some of the most prestigious tattoo expos in the country, tattooing eager customers…
Pressed Flower, Fern and Leaf Tattoos
September 6, 2016
This tattoo artist makes her nature tattoos by pressing flowers, ferns and other flora in transfer ink and placing it directly onto the bodies of her clients. Mother Nature is…
JWoww’s Disney Tattoo: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo
August 30, 2016
It’s a tale that’s old as time. A little girl is raised on Disney films but when she grows up and leaves the comfort of Neverland she finds out that…
Thigh Tattoos
August 24, 2016
Regardless of style preferences, thigh tattoos can be some of the most attractive tattoos out there. That is as long as they are placed correctly to fit each client. To…
Tattoo Puzzle: Mother or Lover?
August 22, 2016
The Internet demands answer on if this is the clients mother or lover? This single panel cartoon came across our social media feed and we were just so charmed by…
Oddest Barters for Tattoos from Elite Artists
August 18, 2016
Tattoos can cost and arm and a leg—if the artist is willing to barter for them. Yes, Virginia sometimes tattooers barter ink for goods. Cash is king but lets not…
Blackwork Tattoos
August 18, 2016
There is beauty in simplicity, especially when it comes to tattoos. While we love bright and vibrantly colored pieces there is something about blackwork tattoos that stands out in a…
The Creepy Carvings of Maskull Lasserre
August 15, 2016
At first look you see nothing more than a destroyed piano, which is pretty cool in and of itself. But look closer and you will see the brilliance of Maskull…
Man Sent To Prison For Tattooing a Penis on Unsuspecting Woman’s Back
August 12, 2016
Editor’s Note: This story originally ran on 7/22/16 and has been updated to reflect recent developments. An Austrian man just learned that pranking someone can have some very serious consequences as…
VIDEO: Industrial Robot Moonlights As Tattoo Artist
August 11, 2016
If you are the type of person that is constantly looking at technology and fearing that it will become self aware (like Skynet!) and lead to the eventual destruction of…
Insane 3D Calligraphy
August 9, 2016
The art of Tolga Girgin is so great that it jumps right off of the page. OK, it may not be literally coming off the paper but it certainly looks…
Yallzee’s Eyeball Tattoos
August 8, 2016
They say that a person’s eyes are a window to their soul, we feel the same way about these eyeball tattoos. In this gallery curated by Yallzee you will see…
Toni Logo’s Unbelievably Realistic Drawings
August 8, 2016
Toni Logo is a graphic artist/tattooer that is able to create pure magic when he has a pencil in his hand. His work is often sexually charged and provocative but…
Yallzee’s Sugar Skull Tattoos
August 5, 2016
It can be Dia de los Muertos all year long with an amazing sugar skull tattoo. In a gallery curated by Yallzee, these tattoos are based off of the sweet…
What Tattoo Style Are You?
August 5, 2016
Like basically any other type of art form, there are an almost limitless number of different styles of tattoo art. While all tattoos are in the same medium (your skin)…
Yallzee’s Perfectly Placed Tattoos
August 3, 2016
Sometimes the subject matter of a tattoo isn’t nearly as important as to where it is placed on the body. This is not to say that the tattoos aren’t good…
Harley-Davidson Tattoos
August 3, 2016
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…
Five Things You Should Know Before Getting a Finger Tattoo
August 1, 2016
You know what Rihanna, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne all have in common, besides loads of money and celebrity status? An affinity for finger tattoos. Rihanna has the words…
‘Parks and Recreation’ Tattoos
July 29, 2016
Sadly, Parks and Recreation has come to a close and we no longer know what is going on with the residents of our favorite (fictional) Indiana town, Pawnee. But luckily…
Having Trouble Reading Graffiti? This Artist Has Got You Covered
July 28, 2016
Living in New York it is impossible to walk more than three feet without seeing some graffiti. Some of it is exceptionally bad ass, no doubt, but the majority of…
A Preview of the Queens of Ink Issue of ‘Freshly Inked’
July 28, 2016
The brand new issue of Freshly Inked smashes the glass ceiling as it is our first ever all female issue! The Queens of Ink issue features 12 of the most…
New Study Links Some Tattoo Ink to Cancer
July 26, 2016
A new study from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has shown that there may be some potential health risks—ranging from allergic reactions to cancer—associated with tattoo ink. “Many reports show…
Community Rallies Around Tattooed Waitress after Customer Requested New Server
July 26, 2016
It was a normal evening at the Red Robin in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., when waitress Ashley Chiarizzio encountered a scenario that was altogether new to her. Chiarizzio’s manager approached her and…
Airplane Tattoos
July 25, 2016
When these artists designed the tattoos in this gallery they aimed for the clouds, literally. Man has always been fascinated by the idea of flight, so it should be no…
You Are Getting Very Sleepy… Can Hypnosis Ease Tattooing Pain?
July 25, 2016
If you’re addicted to tattoos, odds are, you have come to accept the pain. It’s just part of the process. Although some tattoos can be more painful than others. Getting…
The Pinup Photography of Robert Alvarado
July 22, 2016
Unlike most of the fads from the 1940s, like the Jitterbug for example, pinup photography has aged beautifully. The style is just as relevant and tantalizing as it was during…
Lollipop Tattoos
July 19, 2016
For your information, July 20th is National Lollipop Day. You’ll be hard pressed not to lick the screen when you see these sweet lollipop tattoos. And yes, Ring Pops totally…
Quiz: What Tattoo Style Best Suits You?
July 18, 2016
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Biker Tattoos
July 14, 2016
Bikers take two things very seriously—their bike and their ink. When their not tearing it up on the highways of America you know they are spending time at the tattoo…
First Look at The Terrifying Pennywise from the ‘It’ Remake
July 13, 2016
Clowns are terrifying. This is almost an indisputable fact. They were scary enough before horror legend Stephen King penned 1986’s It introduced us to the psychotic Pennywise the Dancing Clown,…
All Star Baseball Tattoos
July 12, 2016
Considering that baseball is our national pastime, one should not be surprised to see that there are a heck of a lot of baseball tattoos out there. There are so…
French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals
July 11, 2016
This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…
Tatul Wants To Bring Your Faded Tattoos Back to Life
July 8, 2016
We all want our tattoos looking great long term but unfortunately not everybody takes very good care of their ink. Tattoos often lose brightness, clarity, and definition over time as…
New Study Shows Earliest Tattoos Were Created With Volcanic Glass Tools
July 8, 2016
Every time a tattoo artist fires up their machine and goes to work they are continuing a tradition of body modification that started thousands of years ago. And while it…
Yallzee’s Tattoos for Barbers
July 7, 2016
Tattoo artists and barbers have a lot in common. Simply put, they are the unsung heroes that make sure you are looking good. When you sit in the chair—whether it…
People Are Tattooing Fruit—Here’s Why
July 7, 2016
When life gives you lemons (or honeydew melons, bananas, grapefruits), tattoo them. Tattooing fruit has been around for ages and is often one of the initial practices a mentor suggests…
‘Finding Dory’ Tattoos
July 5, 2016
For the second week in a row Finding Dory dominated the box office as adults and children alike are swarming to theaters to see the spinoff of the popular Finding…
New Zealand Tattoo Artist Creates Gorgeous Geometric Animal Portraits
July 5, 2016
You may have never heard of Jasper Andres, an Auckland, New Zealand-based tattoo artist with a penchant for animal portraits, but his delicate, nature-themed designs are definitely worth a look.…
Meet The Tattooed Man With Cerebral Palsy That Defies All Limits
July 5, 2016
Ben Oxley is a 28-year-old badass with a taste for good tattoos and a need for adrenaline highs. He was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), but that doesn’t stop him from…
California Woman Gets Touching Tattoo Just Days After Miscarriage
June 28, 2016
It goes without saying that losing a child is a mother’s worst nightmare. Sadly, it happens far too often—15 to 20 out of every 100 women will have a miscarriage.…
Mom of Four’s Touching Compass Tattoo is a Symbol of Hope
June 27, 2016
When CeeCee, a mother of four, decided to get a tattoo to cover up the self-harm marks she inflicted on herself as a teenager, she settled on a beautiful compass…
Beyond the Ink – The Lovely Madison Skye
June 22, 2016
Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…
Yallzee’s Shocking Tattoos
June 22, 2016
You used to be able to shock people merely by having a tattoo, these days it’s a bit more difficult than that. You need to have a truly unique and…
The #BestBaldDad Gets Tattoo To Match Son’s Brain Tumor Scar
June 22, 2016
Gabriel, an eight-year-old battling cancer, has the #bestbalddad who shows unconditional love and support in the hardest of times. Kansas-based Josh Marshall watched his son undergo surgery in an effort to remove…
The Top Tattooed Cities in America
June 20, 2016
Who doesn’t love a good regional rivalry? Part of the reason that sports are so popular is that it gives us definitive evidence to fuel our fights over how City…
Yallzee’s Vampire Tattoos
June 17, 2016
This gallery of vampire tattoos made us think about how the mythical bloodsuckers actually have a lot in common with tattoos. For example, both vampires and tattoos will live forever…
Yallzee’s Neo-Traditional Tattoos
June 16, 2016
Neo-traditional tattoos straddle the line between the past and the future in a very intriguing way. By holding on to the bold black lines and classic color palette that defines…
Yallzee’s Hardcore Tattoos
June 16, 2016
This gallery of tattoos is dedicated to only the most hardcore tattoo enthusiasts. When you tattoo your head, face, neck, or hands you are marking yourself among the elite of…
Is This Woman The Last Traditional Tattoo Artist in the Philippines?
June 15, 2016
At 97-years-old, Apo Whang-Od (pronounced Fang-Od) is the oldest Kalinga mambabatok (traditional tattoo artist) in the Philippines—but is she the last? The tradition honored by Butbut Kalinga people states mambabatok’s can…
VIDEO: Watch This Fantastic Artist Paint Van Gogh on Water
June 15, 2016
Garip Ay is a Turkish artist with some serious skills. Using a method known as “ebru,” or decorative paper art, Ay creates a masterpiece by painting directly on to water.…
‘Illustrative Portraiture’ Shows A Tattooed Man in a New Light
June 15, 2016
Photographer William King turned his lens on the extensively tattooed Chris Lavish for a set of photos that are simply beautiful. King’s photography captures not only the striking features of…
Caring For Your New Tattoo – What You Need To Know
June 13, 2016
If there is one thing you should know about getting a tattoo first and foremost it should be how to look after and care for it in the extremely important…
No Hand? No Problem. See The World’s First Prosthetic Tattoo Machine
June 10, 2016
On first glance the device looks like either a medieval torture device or the kind of accessory you would see on a Steampunk aficionado at Comic Con. Both of those…
VIDEO: JWOWW Starts Tattoo Sleeve of Disney Characters, With a Twist!
June 9, 2016
Jenni Farley, better known as JWOWW from MTV’s Jersey Shore, made headlines when she debuted a huge tattoo of a tiger inked on her hip, and again when she got…
Bill Murray Shows Off Tattoo of Ghostbusters Fan on Jimmy Kimmel
June 9, 2016
When you are needing to book an amazing late night TV show who you gonna call? The Ghostbusters, of course. Jimmy Kimmel live was the scene of a massive Ghostbusters…
Body of Work: Dermographic Art Collector
June 6, 2016
Jeremy James is a buttoned-up, hard working restaurant owner and entrepreneur. When dressed in his regular business clothes, he appears to be just like every other normal, white-collar worker. Little…
Inked Is Looking For New Voices
June 5, 2016
Want to become a leading influencer in the tattoo society? As the tattoo community grows Inkedmag.com is looking for new voices to contribute to the site. At Inked we hope…
Yallzee’s Ganesh Tattoos
May 31, 2016
Ganesh is one of the most revered symbols in all of the world. The Hindu icon is worshipped all over the world and is a staple in Hindu inspired art,…
Artist Plans to Temporarily Ink Sick Kids for Free
May 26, 2016
New Zealand-based airbrush artist Benjamin Lloyd has plans to lend his impressive art skills to Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, temporarily inking sick kids with beautiful spray-on tattoos –…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Watercolor Tattoos
May 26, 2016
Watercolor tattoos are impossibly beautiful, when you see #4 you will be amazed. Watercolor tattoos are one of the coolest emerging trends in the industry. As recently as a decade…
Preview of The Sexy New Inked Girls Featuring Riley Jensen
May 25, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams sexy tattooed women! We are absolutely head over heels over cover girl…
7 Stunning Black Back Tattoo Designs for Women
May 23, 2016
You may not expect to see a woman with a massive tattoo on her back, but the truth is, large back tattoos are becoming more and more popular, and they…
It Was Legal to Tattoo This 12-Year-Old, But Was it Right?
May 20, 2016
A photo of a tattoo artist and his proud 12-year-old client blew up the internet this week. The tattoo was legal, but was it right? We talk to the artist…
EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé’s ‘Killing Time’
May 19, 2016
Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are…
A Sneak Preview of July’s ‘Freshly Inked’
May 17, 2016
For the latest issue of Freshly Inked we have done something that we have never done before—we based the issue around famed tattoo collector Yallzee. As guest editor of this…
Yallzee’s Geometric Tattoos
May 9, 2016
Don’t mistake the simplicity of the geometric tattoo for a lack of skill. In order to create the perfect geometric piece a tattoo artist has to have impeccable placement, an…
Yallzee’s Awesome Angel Tattoos
May 5, 2016
This gallery contains 20 awesome angel tattoos, #15 will leave you breathless. Angel tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo designs of all. Not only are angel tattoos beautiful…
Yallzee’s Wolf Tattoos
May 4, 2016
Check out Yallzee’s 21 incredible wolf tattoos. Photo #11 is guaranteed to make you scream. Prepare to be impressed. Yallzee’s picks for wolf tattoos are nothing short of amazing. In…
Yallzee’s Star Wars Tattoos for May The Fourth
May 4, 2016
This gallery contains 17 phenomenal Star Wars tattoos; #7 will have you longing to turn to the dark side of the Force. The Force is strong with these Star Wars…
Yallzee’s Knee Tattoos
May 3, 2016
This gallery contains 17 remarkable knee tattoos, #14 will make you jump right out of your skin! One of the easiest ways to tell if someone is a tough guy…
VIDEO: This Soapy Tattoo Reveal Video Will Blow Your Mind
May 3, 2016
People on the internet are unhappy with the latest tattoo reveal trend: The soapy tattoo reveal. Surely by now you’ve seen a video or two? See? There’s an example of a…
Artist Illma Gore Attacked By Trump Supporter Over Drawing
May 3, 2016
Artist Illma Gore earned some notoriety about a month ago when she unveiled a pastel pencil drawing of a nude Donald Trump—complete with a notable micropenis—entitled Make America Great Again;…
Yallzee’s Tattoos Inspired by Animation
May 2, 2016
This gallery contains 18 amazing tattoos inspired by animation, #13 will give you all of the feelings. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s always OK to love cartoons.…
Meet Graffiti Artist Turned Tattoo Genius, Norm Will Rise
April 29, 2016
Some of our favorite celebrities’ go-to tattoo artists, like Bang Bang in New York City and Dr. Woo in Hollywood, have become household names for their life-like designs and incredibly…
Yallzee’s Remarkable 3D Tattoos
April 29, 2016
Get ready for 19 3D tattoos that will warp your mind, you’ll never believe that #7 is a real tattoo. It’s truly amazing what tattoo artists can do nowadays. As…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Foot Tattoos
April 28, 2016
This gallery contains 19 fantastic foot tattoos, #13 will have you curling your toes. There are very few places more painful to get tattooed than your foot, so you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Neck Tattoos
April 27, 2016
This gallery contains 22 outstanding neck tattoos, once you see #10 you’ll be inspired to get your very own neck tattoo! Getting a neck tattoo is a huge decision that…
Want a Tattoo of the Sacramento Kings New Logo? They’ll Pick up the Tab
April 27, 2016
In an effort to distract their fans from yet another season spent at the bottom of the NBA standings, the Sacramento Kings unveiled a new set of logos this week.…
Girly Tattoos
April 26, 2016
This gallery contains some of the cutest girly tattoos. People who are out of the loop seem to think that the idea of a girl tattoo is an oxymoron, they…
Yallzee’s Devil Tattoos
April 26, 2016
Get ready to embrace your bad side with this gallery of 10 devil tattoos, #6 appears to be going straight to Hell. Ever since the earliest days of American Traditional…
Meet The Author of ‘Why Does Mommy Have Tattoos?’
April 25, 2016
Marilyn Rondón’s first children’s book, Why Does Mommy Have Tattoos?, hits stands this May, and it will pull your kid off his or her hoverboard without a fight. Get to know the author…
Yallzee’s Amazing Black & Grey Tattoos You May Have Missed
April 25, 2016
This gallery contains 23 amazing black & grey tattoos, tattoo #5 will leave you in awe. There are so many phenomenal tattoo artists specializing in black & grey tattoos that…
Yallzee’s Daruma Tattoos
April 25, 2016
Fans of Japanese art will love these 10 Daruma tattoos, #6 will have every child of the 1980s squealing with glee! Daruma dolls are one of the most recognizable forms…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Cover Up Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This gallery features 20 tattoo mistakes that were transformed into works of art. Cover up #13 will leave you in absolute awe. Sometimes even the best of us end up…
Yallzee’s Delicious Pizza Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This entire gallery of pizza tattoos will leave your mouth watering, tattoo #10 is reserved for real party dudes. Everyone loves pizza and if you’re here you love tattoos, therefore…
Yallzee’s Amazing Dragon Tattoos
April 19, 2016
Dragon tattoos are some of the most common tattoo designs of all. But don’t think that just because they are common that they aren’t worthy of our praise. The mythological…
Yallzee’s Bloody Tattoos
April 14, 2016
This gallery contains 20 of the bloodiest tattoos you’ve ever seen, fans of scary movies will lose their mind over #17 No, this list is not of fresh tattoo bleeding,…
Man Turns Tattoo of Ex-Wife Into the Devil
April 14, 2016
A man covered up a portrait tattoo of his ex-wife with a portrait of the devil. Not just any devil. Not a cute little floaty devil that sits on your shoulder…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Feather Tattoos
April 8, 2016
This gallery has 10 Fantastic Feather Tattoos, the creativity behind #4 will amaze you. Is there anything sexier than a well placed feather tattoo? The popular tattoo design has taken…
Poppy Tattoos
April 7, 2016
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…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Skull Tattoos Part 2
April 7, 2016
This gallery contains 20 tremendous skull tattoos, we bet that #15 will absolutely blow your mind! It’s impossible to consider yourself a fan of tattoos and tattoo art without having…
Memorial Tattoos Using a Loved One’s Ashes
April 5, 2016
12 Amazing Memorial Tattoos Using a Loved One’s Ashes, Your Heart Will Melt When You see #6 If you are looking for memorial tattoo ideas we really must recommend a…
Preview of the Sexy New Inked Girls W/ Talleigha and 11 More Gorgeous Models
April 5, 2016
Cover model Talleigha is just one of 12 drop dead gorgeous tattooed women waiting for you wearing almost nothing but ink in the latest Inked Girls. The new issue (available…
The Beautiful and Talented Miryam Lumpini
April 4, 2016
Miryam Lumpini is so much more than just a pretty face, but she certainly is that as well! Lumpini was born in Sweden where she learned to tattoo at the…
Kiss of Death Tattoos
April 1, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Few things in this world are deadlier the perfect kiss. You know the kind that I’m talking about—the kind of kiss that makes you weak in…
Hand Heart Tattoos
April 1, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Get ready to feel the love, folks! Inked rounded up a lovie-dovie, warm and fuzzy gallery of hand hearts—you know, the shape you make when you…
Delicate White Ink Tattoos
March 31, 2016
White ink tattoos are all the rage these days. There is something cool about the subtlety of a white ink tattoo that we adore. It allows you to have some…
Yallzee’s Out of this World Alien Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Every time I stare up at the night sky I can’t help but marvel at the hundreds of stars before me. Yes, I know there are literally millions of stars,…
Flaming Skull Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Let’s pretend that you are on an all tattoo episode of The Family Feud. Can you picture it? Richard Dawson, Steve Harvey or whoever you…
Black Heart Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Clap your hands if your heart is as dark as your clothes. For those that are loud and proud of their dark personality—we are—these black heart…
Sea Life Tattoos Pt. 1
March 30, 2016
Welcome to the tattoo aquarium. Here you’ll find an array of fish, sharks, whales, squid and other sea life doing their thing in the deep blue sea. The artists featured…
Sexy Women with Impeccable Ink
March 29, 2016
Is there anything sexier than a woman with great curves and some amazing tattoos? Clearly you agree with us, you are at Inkedmag.com after all. In this gallery we have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Chest Tattoos for Men and Women
March 29, 2016
Most tattooers get visibly excited when they have a chance to work on an entire chest piece. It is such an enormous piece of real estate and there are so…
EXCLUSIVE: 15 of the Most Outrageous Bagels and an Interview with Their Creator
March 25, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text If you’re holding a rainbow bagel that was not purchased in Brooklyn, drop it. Drop it now. Because that means it was not crafted by…
Snapchat’s Face Swap Goes Tattoo Crazy
March 24, 2016
For the last couple of weeks people have been going nuts with the new Face Swap option on Snapchat. For all of the non-millennials out there, Face Swap uses some…
Tattoos for Bartenders
March 24, 2016
It’s time we give bartenders a little bit of love. They really do the lord’s work; can you imagine still cracking a smile while serving drinks to pushy drunks for…
Yallzee’s Amazing Arm Sleeves
March 24, 2016
When creating the perfect sleeve an artist has to consider a heck of a lot more than just the individual tattoo. Regardless of which style the artist is working in,…
16 Tattoos Celebrating Recovery
March 23, 2016
Our mental health can be a fragile thing. It often takes amazing strength to beat addiction. Sometimes it helps to have motivational reminders around… what better way than a visual…
Tattoos of Cocktails
March 23, 2016
The following gallery of tattoos is perfect for all of you who have had a rough day and want nothing more than to lay back with an umbrella drink and…
Yallzee’s Ridiculously Creative Tattoos
March 23, 2016
All tattoos are creative, they are made by artists after all. But sometimes a tattooer thinks way outside of the box and comes up with something the likes of which…
Armpit Tattoos Pt. 1
March 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Not all armpits stink! Thanks to the tattooers of the world, these folks officially have beautiful pits and clever tattoos. With the lift of an arm,…
We Know… These Aren’t Tattoos
March 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Believe it or not, there are art forms that are just as impressive as tattoos. Keeping to the body, (because the body is arguably the greatest…
Yallzee’s Amazing Lettering Tattoos
March 21, 2016
The uninitiated may believe that tattooing script should be one of the easiest things to accomplish, but let it be known that many of the most renowned artists in the…
American Indian Tattoos Pt. 2
March 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Ladies and gentlemen, we now honor the great American Indians of our time with glorious tattoos by talented artists. The American Indian physique and image is…
Love Tattoos
March 21, 2016
This gallery is for all of the romantics out there, hopeless and otherwise. Love is the strongest emotion that we feel and in many ways might be the one thing…
Awesome Tattoos Inspired by Mickey Mouse
March 18, 2016
Who would have ever thought that a mouse would eventually rule the world of entertainment? That would be crazy. But that’s just what Mickey Mouse, and more importantly the people…
American Indian Tattoos Pt. 1
March 17, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text American Indians have long-adorned themselves in decorative clothing and accessories made of animal hides, feathers, and even teeth. Unlike we millennials, their wardrobe held high significance.…
Glyph Tattoos
March 17, 2016
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…
Yallzee’s Gorgeous Rose Tattoos
March 17, 2016
It doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman, every romantic love roses. The delicate flowers are simply beautiful, and even more beautiful when they are the subject…
Australian Artist Offers Free Tattoos to Cover Up Self-Harm Scars
March 16, 2016
A 22-year-old tattoo artist from Brisbane, Australia is offering free tattoos to people who have self-harmed, as a means of moving on from their past and covering up their scars. On…
Hamsa Tattoos
March 16, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text To an onlooker, hamsa tattoos just look like cool designs filled with great detail and often lots of color. But there is so much more than…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Black and Grey Back Pieces
March 16, 2016
When it comes to TVs we demand to be able to see every color in the rainbow, but when we’re talking about tattoos we don’t mind kicking it old school…
Flowers and Vines
March 14, 2016
Tattoos of flowers and vines are divine! They are oh so relevant to the approaching spring time. Each and every one makes us wish we had wine, to join us…
Yallzee’s Demonic Hannya Tattoos
March 14, 2016
in both American Traditional tattooing and black and grey tattooing there is one image that dominates over all others—the skull. In Japanese tattooing there are some skulls, but the real…
Freshly Inked Preview With Guest Editor BJ Betts
March 14, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text We’re happy to present a very special issue of Freshly Inked guest edited by BJ Betts. We told the lettering master to get together a…
Yalzee’s Amazing Tattoos Inspired by Salvador Dali
March 11, 2016
Salvador Dali would absolutely adore this gallery of tattoos curated by Yallzee. The surreal artist loved to push boundaries so we are guessing that he would see kindred spirits in…
Christ Tattoos
March 10, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Many have invested their faith in a religion of sort. Then again, many have not. No matter which category you fall into or the beliefs you…
Illuminati Tattoos
March 9, 2016
The Illuminati are the people behind the scenes that control everything about this world… or at least that’s what conspiracy theorists believe. While we’re not so sure about how much…
Snow White Tattoos
March 9, 2016
Hi ho. Hi ho. Off to get tattooed we go… The tale of Snow White is one of those very rare stories that virtually everyone knows. It’s easy to fall…
Tattoos for Nurses
March 8, 2016
So many times people praise doctors and overlook the real heroes—nurses. Nurses are the ones that do the real dirty work when you are in the hospital, and they are…
Emoji Tattoos
March 8, 2016
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…
Yallzee’s Women With Amazing Tattoos
March 3, 2016
If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a million times—nothing enhances a woman’s beauty quite like a perfectly placed tattoo. Or body suit, for that matter. Yallzee has curated…
Yallzee’s Slithering Snake Tattoos
March 2, 2016
Snakes are absolutely fascinating. The legless reptiles have been the subject of scorn and fear since biblical times, and with good reason! Not only are they strange looking, but some…
Sexy Inked Girls Part II
March 2, 2016
Life is hard. It shouldn’t be. You deserve to have pep in your step, so what cheers you up? Pizza? Beer? Playing hooky from your job? How about a Grade…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Beautiful Scenery
March 1, 2016
So often when considering tattoos we pay attention only to the subject matter that is the center of attention—the skull, the lizard, the portrait, etc. We shouldn’t be so quick…
Damn, Daniel! Back Again with that Pop Culture Tattoo!
February 29, 2016
Damn, Daniel! By now those two words have been lasered into the psyche of us all thanks to one of the more ridiculous viral videos we’ve ever seen. It was…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Dark Imagery
February 29, 2016
If you are prone to nightmares you may not want to venture any further, this gallery is strictly for the brave. But if you are the type of person who…
Yallzee’s Religious Tattoos
February 26, 2016
Tattoos allow you to wear your beliefs on your sleeve, quite literally, so it’s no surprise that religious themes are extremely popular for tattoos. Showing faith through ink is an…
Yallzee’s Mesmerizing Eye Tattoos
February 26, 2016
They say that our eyes are the window to our souls; we find that this is also true in the tattooed version of eyes. Whenever I see a tattoo of…
Yallzee’s Grab Bag of Beyond Impressive Tattoos
February 25, 2016
We spend so much time putting tattoos into neat little categories, like color biomechanical using pre-Industrial Revolution technology or ultra-realistic black and grey portraiture of children, that sometimes we lose…
You Will Never Have to ‘Like’ Anything On Facebook Again
February 25, 2016
You are no longer expected to Like anything on Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg’s pride and joy now allows users to reveal their anger, love, or shock without liking or commenting on a post. So…
Yallzee’s Incredible Hand Tattoos
February 24, 2016
We’ve got to hand it to these tattoo artists. OK, that was a terrible joke. But you know what’s not terrible? These incredible hand tattoos! Once your hands are tattooed…
Yallzee’s Amazing Skull Tattoos Part 1
February 24, 2016
We are guessing that if there was any possible way to catalog every tattoo that’s ever been inked—and trust us, this is impossible, we have tried—skull tattoos would be the…
Yallzee’s Remarkably Colorful Back Pieces
February 23, 2016
There are few tasks a tattoo artist craves more than being given the chance to let their imagination run wild on an enormous back piece. The back offers the most…
The Most Outrageous Milkshakes You’ve Ever Seen
February 23, 2016
The milkshakes at Black Tap in SoHo are guaranteed to blow your mind. We have no idea how one begins drinking (eating?) one of these bad boys, but we’re willing…
Ashley Michelle’s Hottest Instagrams
February 22, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Ashley Michelle is one of those glorious creations that graces the earth once every not so often. She is a tattooed gift that your Instagram feed…
Tattoos Inspired by Federico Bebber
February 22, 2016
Federico Bebber is an Italian digital artist who specializes in creating surreal and haunting portraits by altering photographs. His work has been reproduced or used as inspiration by tattoo artists…
Yallzee’s Biomech/Organic Tattoos
February 19, 2016
Biomech tattoos are often overlooked when considering the artistry of tattoos. In actuality this kind of tattoo requires an enormous amount of skill to pull off. A lot of thought…
Tattoos That Look Like Stone
February 18, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Creating a stonework tattoo is no walk in the park. Imagine the difficulty in cementing real-life stonework—the patience and precision that task requires—and then multiply it…
Yallzee’s Out of this World Stormtrooper Tattoos
February 18, 2016
Anyone who has ever watched any of the Star Wars films knows these two things about stormtroopers—they look badass and they can’t aim to save their lives. The foot soldiers…
Yallzee Presents 21 Amazing Small Bangers
February 16, 2016
While we heap praise on back pieces and full body suits that doesn’t mean we can’t throw some love towards the little bangers. An artist can still spend an immense…
Yallzee Presents 20 Amazing Asian Inspired Backpieces
February 15, 2016
There are few things more impressive than an enormous and cohesive full back piece. It takes an extreme amount of artistry and consideration to create a tattoo that takes up…
Scott Campbell Inks Romantic Couples For Free… With a Catch
February 12, 2016
One of the most revered tattoo artists in the industry, Scott Campbell, has come up with a new niche—free tattoos for people willing to take a massive risk. Last November…
Whole Foods Might Put Tattoo Parlors Inside Stores
February 12, 2016
How do you feel about grabbing your groceries while waiting for your tattoo appointment? Whole Foods Market, the super healthy, friendly, and pricy food store, is launching a new food market chain…
Kylie Jenner Well On Her Way to Becoming a Tattoo Addict
February 12, 2016
Kim Kardashian may be of the mindset that you should never “put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” but half-sister Kylie Jenner obviously doesn’t agree. The model recently posted a…
Tattoos Featuring The Walking Dead
February 11, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Prepare yourself for the BEST VALENTINE’S DAY EVER. The Walking Dead Season Six mid-season premiere airs Sunday, February 14 on AMC! That means more Daryl, more…
The Tattooed Mona Lisa and More Inked Up Works of Art
February 10, 2016
Nicolas Amiard, a graphic designer and artist from Paris, has given a facelift to some of the fine art that his hometown is renowned for. Amiard is clearly an admirer…
Tattoos by Sean From Texas
February 10, 2016
It’s very important when you analyze the tattoo portfolio of Sean from Texas that you don’t mistake simplicity for poor craftsmanship. Sean has made a name for himself by using…
Help Clint Cummings From ‘Ink Master’ Battle Cancer
February 9, 2016
Recently tattoo artist and Ink Master season 2 cast member Clint Cummings announced that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a video posted to his Instagram Cummings said, “So, before…
The New Inked Girls W/ Refen Doe and 12 More Sexy Tattooed Women
February 9, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and you’ll hardly believe all of the sexiness we have in store for you. Cover model Refen Doe frolics through…
Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo
February 8, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…
Tattoos by Hannah Pixie Sykes
February 5, 2016
Hannah Pixie Sykes, owner of Black Sabbath Tattoo in Sheffield, England, manages to do more with black ink than many artists can do with all the colors of the rainbow.…
Tattoos by Szalai ‘Tibi’ Tibor
February 5, 2016
Hungarian tattoo artist Szalai “Tibi” Tibor creates some stunningly realistic looking tattoos. His portrait work is amazing, his flowers beautiful, but it is his tattoo of an enormous spider that…
Tattoos by Sandry Riffard
February 5, 2016
Every tattoo artist has done 1,000 skull tattoos in their time, so it takes a very special effort to stand out from all the rest. Sandry Riffard‘s black and grey…
Tattoos by Brandon Crone
February 5, 2016
Here’s a free tip—if you want to get a tattoo from Brandon Crone give him a lot of space with which to work. Crone does some of the coolest geometric…
Beyond the Ink – Take a Tour of Alysha Nett’s Tattoos
February 4, 2016
Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…
Tattoos by Giena Todryk
February 4, 2016
To look through Giena Todryk‘s tattoo portfolio is to simulate doing half the world’s peyote at once and going on an adventure. The German artist’s work is filled with colors…
Fall In Love With Rosie
February 4, 2016
Rosie, a.k.a. Lady Misfit, will eat your heart out. The bold beauty has mastered the art of taking a selfie, is covered in ink, and has curves that kill. She’s…
The Best of the Butt Heart Tattoo Trend
February 3, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Butt heart tattoos give the comment “dat ass doe” a whole new meaning. Butt heart tattoos may also make you inclined to comment such. Say it…
Perfectly Placed Tattoos
February 3, 2016
Perhaps the most important thing a person and a tattooer must decide on is placement. Picking the perfect spot on your body for new ink can make or break the…
Modern Day Pinups 1
February 2, 2016
The classics never go out of style. That’s why pinup photography is just as sexy now as it was back when our grandfathers were painting their favorite girls onto the…
Creators of NBA 2K16 Being Sued Over LeBron’s Ink
February 2, 2016
As tattoo fans we were thrilled when we heard that NBA 2K16 video game would include the real life ink of all of our favorite players. It turns out that…
Ted Cruz Embraces His Tattooed Alter Ego
February 2, 2016
Early in 2014 we reported on what we thought was nothing more than a clever bit of street art satire—a poster featuring a tattooed Sen. Ted Cruz promoting his “Blacklisted…
Valentine’s Day Treats
January 29, 2016
It’s hard to know exactly what you should get for your valentine. Every year is almost always the same, the typical red roses and a heart shaped box of over…
Rebooted Scooby Doo Series Gives Shaggy and Fred Tattoos
January 28, 2016
DC Comics must be officially out of new ideas. That’s the only way that you can explain what they are doing by rebooting many of the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoons and…
Hopeless Romantic
January 28, 2016
No matter how hard we may try and be on the outside we all have a gooey, romantic core. The hopeless romantics among us just can’t help listening to that…
Mandala Tattoos
January 27, 2016
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…
18 Amazing Line Tattoos
January 26, 2016
As we spend our days marveling at each new development in the world of color realism or black and grey, it’s easy to forget that at times a simple line…
Fibonacci Spiral Tattoos
January 26, 2016
Most of the time we like to think that art and math are completely different fields with very little overlap. How then does one explain the beauty found in Fibonacci…
Pet Memorial Tattoos
January 25, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Losing a loved one is possibly the most difficult pain a person will ever endure. It leaves wounds only time can heal and memories that make…
21 More Backside Tattoos
January 25, 2016
To paraphrase the great philosopher Sir Mix-A-Lot, we like inked butts and we cannot lie. We’re not just fans of tattoos on butts—although we definitely are that—but we also like…
Beyond The Ink – The Dangerously Sexy Venom Blackbird
January 22, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
The Alluring Photography of Wolfe Thunders
January 22, 2016
All it takes is a brief glance at the photography portfolio of Wolfe Thunders to realize that he is the luckiest man on Earth. Not only does he get to…
Freshly Inked Preview With Carlos Torres
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The new issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit the newsstands and you will not believe what we’ve got in store for you. Every…
Kawaii Tattoos
January 21, 2016
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!…
Middle Finger Tattoos
January 21, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Sometimes all you want to do is stick it to the man. To finally fulfill that dream of cursing out your boss, throwing up the middle…
Ornamental Tattoos
January 21, 2016
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,…
Buddha Tattoos
January 21, 2016
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…
You Won’t Believe Who Kat Von D is Dating
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text It appears that the tattoo community has a brand new inked power couple. LA Ink’s Kat Von D has been seen out and about with…
Urban Beauties
January 19, 2016
This list is all about two things—ink and booties. Every alluring model in this gallery has a fair share of both. We’ve included some of the most crush worthy babes…
Sarah Hyland Got A Sexy Sideboob Tattoo
January 19, 2016
The adorable Sarah Hyland, best known for her sassy role on Modern Family as Haley Dunphy, spent time with tattooer Dr. Woo on Sunday, January 17. But they just hung…
Tattoo Polaroids Last Forever
January 15, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text You don’t have to be a hipster to think Polaroid pictures are cool. Not to mention they are also a great alternative for naughty photos as…
Inked Girls In The Shower
January 15, 2016
It was almost two years ago that we gave you the glorious list of our Inked Girls lounging around their bathtubs. To make up for lost time, we figured what…
Mouthwatering Sushi Tattoos
January 15, 2016
Sushi is no fun unless you share with everyone! Seriously, give me that fucking piece of salmon. Also, don’t ever ask for a piece of my roll. I’m still sort…
Imagining Classic Tattoo Shops in Today’s World
January 14, 2016
Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins came into the world on January 14th, 1911. On what would have been his 105th birthday we decided to take a look back at his legendary…
Someone Actually Made Brock Lesnar’s Knife Tattoo
January 14, 2016
Brock Lesnar is not the type of person that you would want to get into a tussle with. The WWE Superstar and former UFC champion is jacked beyond what we…
Tattoos by Dan Bythewood
January 14, 2016
To say that Dan Bythewood creates amazing American Traditional tattoos is really only hitting the tip of the iceberg. Tattooing out of New York Adorned, Bythewood has shown the ability…
You’ll Never Look At Martha Stewart The Same Way Again
January 13, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text We’ve been waiting far too long for an iconic homemaker to take the tattoo plunge. Finally, Martha Stewart got inked. Stewart took to Twitter yesterday, January…
Gay Pride Tattoos
January 13, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Gay marriage was legalized in all 50 states on June 26, 2015. It was a day that will forever be remembered by Americans. Before that ruling…
Tattoos by Caroline Karenine
January 13, 2016
If you are looking to get a feminine tattoo with damn near perfect placement we highly recommend you seek out Caroline Karenine. As she travels between Brussels, Paris and Lausanne,…
Inked Logo
January 12, 2016
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…
10 Things That Are More Likely To Happen Than Winning the Powerball
January 11, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text You can’t win it if you’re not in it. And you probably can’t win it even if you are in it. Hopeful Americans that have lined…
The Unique Portraiture of Dzikson
January 11, 2016
Rafael Marquez, better known throughout the tattoo community as Dzikson, tattoos portraits unlike any other artist we have ever seen. Each of his tattoos is a lesson in how to…
Tattoos of Bill Nye the Science Guy
January 11, 2016
Gallery Follows the Text Bill Nye the Science Guy! BILL! BILL! BILL! Ladies and gentlemen, you will now have that song stuck in your head for the rest of eternity……
You Can Watch This Sailor Jerry Documentary For Free All January Long
January 8, 2016
Happy Birthday, Sailor Jerry! Grab a drink and make sure it has some Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum in it. The rum company is celebrating iconic Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ 105th birthday…
Ray Liotta Talks About Meeting a Fan with a Liotta Tattoo
January 7, 2016
Here at Inked we spend a lot of time introducing you to amazing artists and reminding people that good work ain’t cheap. If this Ray Liotta fan had only listened…
Myths and Misconceptions About Tattoos Debunked
January 7, 2016
It was only a short time ago that seemingly everyone believed that only gang members and punks got tattoos. People also thought that getting ink would set people up for…
Whose booty is this? Hint: The Tattoos Give it Away
January 6, 2016
After many heated arguments with loved ones we were starting to believe that being able to name any celebrity just by seeing their tattoos was a completely worthless skill, then…
Julia Carlson from ‘Ink Master’ Needs Your Help
January 5, 2016
Our hearts are hurting for Ink Master‘s sweetheart, Julia Carlson. The season 5 contestant lost her husband Albert unexpectedly and now she’s on a mission to get him a headstone…
Tattoos by Megan Hoogland
January 5, 2016
Megan Hoogland, a tattoo artist out of Mankato, Minn., has always stunned us with the diversity of her portfolio. Hoogland is able to switch between black & grey and color;…
Tattooing Ruled a ‘Protected Artistic Expression’ by Federal Court
January 4, 2016
While tattooing is far more accepted by the mainstream than it was a few decades ago, tattooists sometimes feel like they are fighting an uphill battle against local government. Business…
One of These Things is Not Like The Other
December 31, 2015
The following gif is sure to blow your mind. On the one side you see a delicious hot dog being prepared (albeit improperly because ketchup is for children and fools),…
This is Why You Don’t Haggle Over Tattoos
December 31, 2015
Tattooing is a job, plain and simple. While tattooers love making pieces of art and sending them out into the world, they aren’t doing it just for their health. So…
Tattoos that Could Only Exist in 2015
December 29, 2015
With 2015 coming to an end it’s only normal to look back on all the wackiness the year had to offer. And if you are anything like we are your…
Beyond the Ink – Bleed Gold With the Gorgeous Misty Mason
December 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Bang Bang Gives Kylie Jenner Some Sanity
December 28, 2015
Sanity is a hard thing to hold on to in this crazy world of ours, but that’s no longer a concern for Kylie Jenner. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star…
The Force For Toys
December 23, 2015
With the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens being so close to the holidays, it isn’t a surprise that almost every single store you walk into is filled to…
We’re Celebrating Festivus With Seinfeld Tattoos
December 23, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text It was July 5, 1989 when America was first graced by the genius sitcom that is Seinfeld. It was almost ten years later, on December 18,…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Inked Girls Wish You A Happy Hump Day
December 23, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text You did it. You’re half way there. You have two full work days left and then it is the weekend. In just a short 48 hours…
Inked Girls Preview Featuring the Lovely Tina Louise
December 23, 2015
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams with hot photo sets. It all begins with cover model Tina Louise.…
TOP TATTOO ARTISTS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2016
December 23, 2015
Every single day, the Inked crew searches the depths of the interwebs for the hottest and newest tattoos, artists, and inked girls. As the end of 2015 rapidly approaches, we…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
Anatomical Heart and Brain Tattoos
December 16, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Not all of us are brain surgeons or cardiologists with the ability to look at real brains and hearts all day long, so the people of…
The Best of Tattooed Twitter (and Tumblr)
December 16, 2015
Be honest, the internet can be a frightening place. Just about anything and everything is available for viewing and discussion (usually heated, angry rants), even tattoos. With trolls lurking on…
Pixar Tattoos
December 15, 2015
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…
Tattooed Model Torrie Blake
December 15, 2015
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Torrie Blake seconds after having laid eyes upon her. The mixture of her innocent face, the joie de vivre that emanates from…
Mother Revamps Her Tattoo for Transgender Son
December 14, 2015
Getting a tattoo to represent a family member, friend, or even a celebrity is a permanent way to commemorate that person in an artistic way that will last a lifetime.…
Emily Shephard Poses for My Beachy Side
December 14, 2015
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to gawk at marvelous photos of a gorgeous tattooed woman and say that you are doing it for a good cause, so…
Tattooed Model Tasha Mackenzie
December 14, 2015
The Gold Coast of Australia is home to some of the most beautiful women in the world, including the gorgeous Tasha Mackenzie. Tasha is a bit of a double feature.…
The Dried Flower Body Art of Verity Cumming
December 9, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Link Temporary body art has been all the rage lately. People are sporting everything from temporary tattoos to glitter paint and even fake freckles and beauty…
Outrageous Realism Pencil Drawings
December 9, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Prepare to have your mind blown. The realism pencil drawings that follow are so good they look as if you can pull them right out of…
This Tattoo Artist Didn’t Let Being Born Without Arms Derail His Dream
December 8, 2015
Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text From an early age Brian Tagalog loved drawing and wanted to pursue a career as a tattoo artist. Tagalog put in a ton…
Christmas Tattoos
December 8, 2015
The one drawback of Christmas is that it only comes around once a year. Well, unless you do some crazy traveling across the International Date Line to get back to…
Snowflake Tattoos
December 7, 2015
Although the weather this year has been fairly mild in comparison to years past, winter is rapidly creeping up. Long gone are the days where you could wear shorts and…
Tattooed Model Brieane Pace
December 7, 2015
Brieane Pace stands out from the crowd of tattooed models thanks to the way her look combines innocence with rebellion. Her face says “girl next door,” but all that ink…
Tattooed Model Tessa Lizz
December 4, 2015
Happy belated birthday to the stunning Tessa Lizz of Orange, California. This tattooed model and the musical mastermind behind EDM duo, Arius, turned 25 on December 3rd, and the curvaceous…
Winter is the Best Time To Get Tattooed
December 3, 2015
Hundreds of thousands of tattoos are created every day, all over the world, 365 days a year. But did you know that there is recommended season to get a tattoo?…
Anime Tattoos
December 2, 2015
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…
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Tattoos
December 2, 2015
We are still two weeks away from the premier of the massively anticipated Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Two long and horrible weeks that will seem like an…
Tattooed Model Brittany Hetzer
December 1, 2015
Brittany Hetzer is one of the most beautiful inked models that we have seen for quite some time. You may recognize her from the cover of a recent issue of…
This Toddler’s Walker is Out of This World Thanks to a Tattoo Artist
November 30, 2015
It’s the season of giving, and tattoo artist Nathan Gerger has taken that to heart in the best way by decking out a walker for two-year-old Henri “Kai” Grabill. Kai…
Ashes to Ink
November 25, 2015
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…
InkedShop Girl Approved Gifts
November 25, 2015
We love Inked Girls and they love the InkedShop. If you are shopping for the tattooed girl(s) in your life here’s a few gifts that the experts (tattooed models) liked…
VIDEO – See 100 Years of Tattoos on One Lucky Lady
November 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Answering an ad to let an artist tattoo you may seem risky, especially when he’ll be tattooing you not once but 11 times. So it…
Check Out The New Freshly Inked With Rose Hardy
November 23, 2015
Every tattoo fan worth his salt is going to be lining up to grab a copy of the latest issue of Freshly Inked. While the issue won’t be hitting newsstands…
12 Feminist Tattoos That Scream Girl Power
November 23, 2015
Feminism means different things to different people. One way a feminist might be described is someone who strives to challenge traditional gender roles and fights for the societal, monetary, and…
Chakra Tattoos
November 20, 2015
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…
Tattoos For You, Cowboy
November 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Country-inspired tattoos look the way a good country song sounds. Boots, whiskey, guitars, pickup trucks, romance—the life of a true cowboy or cowgirl is simple. Maybe…
Chandelier Tattoos
November 19, 2015
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…
Beyond The Ink: The Gorgeous Cervena Fox
November 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Tattoos Honoring Paris
November 19, 2015
Getting a tattoo can be one of the most therapeutic experiences a person can go through in the wake of tragedy. Just ask any inked person sporting a reminder of…
10 Top Tattoo Artists Working in Paris, France
November 18, 2015
On November 13th, 2015, a series of terrorist attacks rocked Paris, France. There were a total of three suicide bombings and four shootings between 9:20pm and 10:00pm Central European Time…
Are LED Light Implants the Future?
November 18, 2015
If this is the future of body modification, it is bright, well, at least the lights are. Tattoo artists are beginning to implant LED lights beneath people’s skin in an effort to…
Tattoos Without a Black Outline
November 13, 2015
While there are hundreds of different tattoo styles out there, most of them follow the same principles of design. Smooth shading, bold color saturation, and a steady black outline. Yet…
Lock and Key Tattoos
November 13, 2015
Locks and keys have been used symbolically throughout all styles of tattooing. While they are able to take on multiple meanings for the wearer, they often represent freedom, secrecy, and…
Lotus Flower Tattoos
November 13, 2015
Gifting a bouquet of flowers is always a sweet gesture, but most of the time we don’t know what the flowers we’re giving or receiving represent. Tattoos on the other…
Video: The Tattooing Robot Has Been Improved
November 13, 2015
Last year a group of design students responded to a challenge from the French Cultural Ministry and modified a 3D printer to turn it into a tattoo machine. The machine…
Mosaic Tattoos
November 12, 2015
Mosaics are pieces of art created by arranging small pieces of tile, glass, or stone to create a larger picture. While that is not something that would be possible to…
Tattoo Statistics
November 12, 2015
How many people have tattoos? How much money do we spend on our ink each year? How common is it to get a cover up tattoo? If these are questions…
Tattoos Using The Color Marsala
November 11, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Pantone is a printing company that began in 1962 and has since become the authority on color and color communication. The printing company has been producing…
Things You Should Never Say at a Tattoo Shop
November 10, 2015
The tattoo and body modification world is by definition accepting and diverse. The first people to really develop a tattoo culture in America were rebels and outcasts but today anyone…
This Tattoo Trend Must Be Stopped
November 10, 2015
Both athletes and the fans that love them have been known for being more than a little bit superstitious. Everybody seems to have their little routine that they go through…
The Best Places on the Body To Get Your First Tattoo
November 10, 2015
Now I am going to preface this with something that you probably don’t want to hear. All tattoos hurt, no matter what. A tattoo by definition is pain; it is…
Gemstone Tattoos
November 9, 2015
In 1961, Shirley Bassey sang the words “Diamonds are Forever” to go along with the James Bond installment of the same name. And you know what else is forever? Tattoos!…
Modified Skull Tattoos
November 9, 2015
Skulls have been a popular subject for tattoo artists across all styles, from American Traditional to photorealism and beyond. They are classic, readable, and popular due to the fact that…
Exclusive: SuicideGirls x Inked
November 6, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Since 2003, the iconic brand of alternative pin-up models, SuicideGirls, has hosted a pop culture packed and nerd enticing burlesque tour known as Blackheart Burlesque. The…
James Bond Tattoos
November 6, 2015
The iconic James Bond will be returning to theaters for the 24th time when SPECTRE opens this Friday. We have to say, we’ve become quite fond of Daniel Craig’s performance…
10 Reasons People Get Tattooed
November 6, 2015
Our reasoning for getting tattooed usually changes over time. Initially, we often get tattoos that have a lot of meaning behind them. It’s not unusual to feel that the more…
Body Positive Tattoos
November 5, 2015
Tattoo artists have been capturing the feminine mystique in their tattoos since the art form began—from the hula dancers of the Sailor Jerry era to the geishas of traditional Japanese…
Test Drive Your Tattoo With Momentary Ink
November 5, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text I can’t tell you how many people that I have met who have cold feet about getting a tattoo. Other than the trepidation over pain, their…
Tattoos that Stand the Test of Time
November 4, 2015
Over the past few decades, the tattoo industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of tattoo styles and designs that a person can choose from. Ten years ago,…
Tattoos With Gold and Silver Coloring
November 4, 2015
Gold and silver are trademark colors for royalty and luxury. They add a special pop of shine in tattoos and it takes great skill for a tattoo artist to master…
Tattoos to Raise Awareness
November 3, 2015
One of the most appealing things about tattoos is the way attention that they attract. When you have a bright and bold tattoo sticking out from under your shirt everyone…
Orange Ink Tattoos
November 3, 2015
As a color that radiates emotion, energy, and passion, orange packs a powerful punch in any tattoo. Often seen as the underdog of an artist’s color palette, orange is often…
Tattoos of Textures
November 2, 2015
During the season 6 finale of Ink Master judge Oliver Peck made a comment that got us to thinking. While analyzing the back piece turned in by Chris Blinston, Peck…
Best Tattooed Girl Costumes
November 2, 2015
Another amazing Halloween has come and gone in the blink of an eye. But before we say farewell to one of our favorite days of the year, we have found…
One Continuous Line Tattoos
November 2, 2015
Continuous line drawings are a popular style of sketching, perfected by the likes of well known master Pablo Picasso and contemporary influencer Pierre Emmanuel Godet. While these designs may look…
The Dark Side of Disney
October 30, 2015
Illustrator Jeffrey Thomas loves drawing Disney characters, he just happens to see them in a little differently than you and I do. When Thomas looks at Jasmine, for example, he…
Tattoos From ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’
October 28, 2015
If you grew up in the 1980s chances are that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a very formative book for you. Either you loved the collection of…
Adorable Monsters by M.S. Corley
October 27, 2015
After years of being terrified of monsters like Medusa, the Succubus, werewolves and vampires the drawings of M.S. Corley are making us rethink that position. The illustrator has been spending…
Irresistible Hand and Finger Tattoos
October 26, 2015
For those who are familiar with the process of getting a tattoo, you know very well that the hands and fingers can be a pretty sensitive spot to get inked.…
The Dead Disney Princesses of Shonagh Scott
October 26, 2015
It’s about time that Disney left behind the whole “Happily Ever After” bullshit and did something a bit more spooky for horror fans. The fate of our favorite Disney princesses…
Lip Art That Can Double As A Halloween Costume
October 26, 2015
It’s finally here, it’s Halloween Week. With All Hallows Eve rapidly approaching, we are able to recognize that there are two two types of people in this world—those who have…
Head Turning Skull Carvings by Aureus Arts
October 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Bone carving as been an ancient art form since the paleolithic era, when our ancient ancestors would carve intricate patterns into the bones of animals…
Commonly Misspelled Tattoos
October 22, 2015
It should go without saying that getting a tattoo is a permanent decision (laser removal aside, and who wants to endure that pain?). You actively toy with the idea of…
Halloween Nail Art by Ly
October 22, 2015
If you’re a nail fanatic, holidays can be the best part of your year because they give you an excuse to give your manicure a festive flare. Hands down, Halloween…
Mixing Metals: The Technology and Foundry Infusion of Mesplé
October 21, 2015
The career of a blacksmith goes back centuries and it can take true innovation to bring something new to a craft that helped to advance western society throughout the Iron…
Glass Manicures Turn Your Claws Into Diamonds
October 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text A glass manicure sounds painful, right? What does that even mean? Hailing from Korea, glass manicures are the latest trend in nail art to hit the…
Back to the Future Tattoos
October 21, 2015
Today is the day, my friends. When Marty McFly and Doc Brown went on a mission to secure the future of Marty’s kids, the landed in Hill Valley on October…
Ghoulish Sweets from Sugar Spooks Part 2
October 19, 2015
We love Halloween and we love cake art, if only there was some way to bring our two great passions together. Oh wait, there is! May we present Sugar Spooks,…
Disney Pinups by Virginie Siveton
October 19, 2015
Virginie Siveton is a French illustrator that specializes in taking the wholesome images we know from pop culture, particularly from Disney movies, and twisting them into tattooed and gorgeous pinups.…
VIDEO: Day of the Dead Makeup Tutorial
October 19, 2015
After putting Madzilla fully decked out in Day of the Dead makeup on the cover of our latest issue it was only a matter of time before people would be…
Jose Bautista’s Epic Bat Flip Will Live Forever
October 16, 2015
When Jose Bautista teed off on a 1-1 pitch in the seventh inning of the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS you just knew that it was a home run…
Eerie Skulls!
October 15, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Ghoulish Sweets from Sugar Spooks Part 1
October 14, 2015
We love Halloween and we love cake art, if only there was some way to bring our two great passions together. Oh wait, there is! May we present Sugar Spooks,…
Hand-Picked Apple Tattoos
October 14, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Girls! Girls! Girls! Text your boy toy—we’re going apple picking! And for once he won’t dread the obliged fall activity. Because not everyone has the luxury…
Tattooed Model Kayla Cadorna
October 14, 2015
Kayla Cadorna’s got it all—she performs with fire in the circus, dances professionally, makes friends with snakes and is drop-dead gorgeous to boot. If you have yet to become acquainted…
Hilarious Tattoo Sticks it to ‘The Man’
October 14, 2015
Like many shoppers at the Tesco Supermarket in Trowbridge, UK, Aden “DJ Vibe” Brown was frustrated when his local supermarket started charging for bags. While most people swallowed their rage…
The Creepy Makeup Transformations of Made Yew Look by Lex
October 14, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video If you’re familiar with the special effects makeup community of Youtube you know horror fanatic Alexys Fleming, or as she is more commonly…
Insane Pumpkin Carving
October 13, 2015
Remember the first time you ever carved a Jack O’Lantern? I certainly do. I tried so hard to give him weird buck teeth and was absolutely heartbroken when I chopped…
Ink From New York Comic Con
October 12, 2015
Last weekend tens of thousands of people packed the Javits Center on the west side of Manhattan to attend the 2015 New York Comic Con. Among the enormous celebration of…
Photographer Captures The Pain of Being Tattooed Perfectly
October 9, 2015
Photographer Anne Burlock Lawver has mastered the art of candid pictures. The New Yorker took to Gunmetal Tattoos in 2013 to capture people getting inked. Whether or not this was…
Roseburg Strong – An Artist Does His Part to Help a Grieving Community
October 9, 2015
Up until last week Roseburg, Ore., was mostly anonymous outside of the Pacific Northwest. On October 1st the rural town became known to the rest of the nation when a…
Tattooed Model Sarah Giampapa
October 8, 2015
Sarah Giampapa is one of the sexiest tattooed women on the planet. No doubt you saw her when she was featured in Inked Girls not too long ago. But if…
Traditional Tibetan Art
October 8, 2015
“The process of thangka painting seems to parallel tattoo art like no other art-form. Like tattooing, the process is thousands of years old. If done correctly, the paint is hand-mixed…
The Amazing Body Painting of Twistin’ Bangs
October 8, 2015
Corie Willet, more commonly known as Twistin’ Bangs, creates the most amazing costumes using body paint. Every single look that she comes up with makes our collective jaw drop with…
Molecule Tattoos
October 8, 2015
As Bill Nye The Science Guy would say, “science rules.” And so do science inspired tattoos. It can be hard to capture the essence of science and math in artwork,…
Tattoos Inspired by Banned Books
October 7, 2015
It’s hard to believe that classic novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird have been banned from libraries and…
31 Days of Money Art by Macario Angulo
October 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Artists love a good countdown to showcase their talents. This month, it’s all about the 31 days leading up to Halloween (arguably the best holiday of…
Astrological Tattoos
October 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text You don’t have to believe in horoscopes or fortunes or psychics to enjoy a good tale that tells of the type of person you are. If…
‘Fallout’ Fan Tattoos
October 7, 2015
Since the first title was released in 1997, video game fans have gone crazy for the Fallout series. While the game is billed as a post-apocalyptic role-playing game set in…
Nail Harley Quinn’s Tattoos with this Suicide Squad Tutorial by Alexa Poletti
October 5, 2015
With the recent explosion of films from both DC and Marvel, we’ve seen classic comic book heroes revived into cinematic titans time and time again. And after spending some time…
Things We Love
October 5, 2015
Here at Inked we spend a lot of time thinking about the tattoos that we want and the artists we admire, but there’s more to us than just tattoos. We…
Samurai Tattoo Designs
October 5, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Samurai are warriors that originated in Japan as early as the 10th century and were treated with great respect in society until the mid 1800s. During…
Let Your Kid’s Inner Monster Out to Play – Macabre Photography by Locked Illusions
October 5, 2015
While some parents claim that their children are perfect angels, it is fair to admit that even the most polite kids can be a little bit devilish at times. Brit…
Feminine Tattoos
October 5, 2015
Whoever says that girls with tattoos can’t be feminine better get their eyes checked. Because here is our pick of tattoos that emphasize the beauty of femininity. From flowers to…
Check In… To the ‘American Horror Story’ Gallery
October 5, 2015
October is here and that means it’s time for a new season of American Horror Story, this time subtitled Hotel, which premieres this Wednesday, October 7th. For those who want…
Are These Tattoos Real or Fake?
October 2, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Let’s play a little game, shall we? Here at Inked we see thousands of tattoos a day, but even we get a little struck by the…
Hebrew Tattoos
October 2, 2015
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…
Zipper Tattoos
October 1, 2015
We can’t help but laugh at the tongue-in-cheek brilliance of getting a zipper tattooed over a scar. I mean, if that zipper was real that surgery would have been so…
Artist and Model Courtney Lloyd
October 1, 2015
It might be time to move to the UK. Sure, the food might be bland and the weather may be bleak, but the women are out of this world. Meet…
All Seeing Eye Tattoos
October 1, 2015
You can never escape the sight of the all seeing eye, so why not pay homage to it with a cool tattoo. The symbol, also known as the Eye of…
Watch Sarah Mudle Rip Off Her Own Head
September 30, 2015
We’re mere hours away from October which means that tattooed model Sarah Mudle is about to begin her annual countdown to Halloween. As we showed you last year, Mudle gives…
Now You Can Have Your Tattoos Removed and Framed After Death
September 30, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text We sat down with the founder and chairman of the National Association for the Preservation of Skin Art (NAPSA) Charles Hamm and two of the resident…
There Are so Many Sexy Women in the New Inked Girls We Put 2 on the Cover!
September 29, 2015
You already know that every time we release a new issue of Inked Girls that it will be filled to the seams with pictures of sexy tattooed women, but this…
Inside the Yakuza
September 29, 2015
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…
Tattoos Inspired by Frida Kahlo
September 28, 2015
Considered to be one of the finest female painters in art history, Frida Kahlo brought an unwavering sense of self to her portraits. Celebrated for her Mexican infused art pieces,…
Bloody Good Tattoos
September 28, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Don’t worry, the blood isn’t real–if these gory portraits were breathing before my eyes I can’t say I’d remain conscious long enough to snap them and…
Beyond the Ink: Soaring in the Clouds with Miss Tina Louise
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
This Remarkable 3D Tattoo Will Leave You Staring Into the Void
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text We challenge you to look at this tattoo without starting to feel a little dizzy. Go ahead, really look at it. Stare right into the…
This Man’s Tattoo Collection is The Pride of Springfield
September 24, 2015
How often have you thought that you were the “world’s biggest fan” of a movie, band or TV show? Chances are if you’re able to rattle off minutiae about your…
Evil Clown Tattoos
September 24, 2015
We don’t care what their intentions are, clowns are terrifying. They may seem friendly, but we know what lies underneath. Perhaps it’s because I’ve read It a few too many…
Cacti Tattoos
September 23, 2015
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…
11 Tattoos That Will Make You Fall In Love With Autumn
September 23, 2015
September 23rd is the first day of Fall and that means goodbye to weeks of laying on the beach and devouring dripping ice cream cones under the hot sun, and…
Tattoos to Celebrate Pope Francis’ US Visit
September 23, 2015
There seems to be only one thing on the mind of people in New York City this week—Pizza Rat. Just kidding, what I’m clearly talking about is Pope Francis’ visit.…
Give Yourself A Scare With These Skull Tattoos
September 22, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Take A Peek At The New Issue of Freshly Inked W/ John ‘Yogi’ Barrett
September 22, 2015
The new issue of Freshly Inked with John “Yogi” Barrett about to burst off of the cover will be hitting the newsstand any day now. The multi-talented Barrett has been…
Tattooed Model Yeonji
September 22, 2015
Yeonji is one of the sexiest tattooed models we have ever seen, it’s time that you got to know her too. Whether she is relaxing in her bathing suit or…
20 Sensational Tattoos by Nicholas Keiser
September 21, 2015
An artist at Integrity Tattoo in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Nicholas Keiser is a master of many different styles of tattooing. Fusing together the styles of realism, dot work, geometric, and neo-traditional…
Bob’s Burgers Tattoos
September 21, 2015
When Fox debuted Bob’s Burgers in January of 2011, they must have had a feeling it would become an instant classic. Starring Bob Belcher and his family of quirky characters,…
One Limb Can’t Contain The Brilliance of Thieves of Tower
September 18, 2015
Thieves of Tower are making some of the most brilliant tattoos that we have ever seen. And while all of illustrative blackwork tattoos produced by the duo (Houston and Dagny)…
Sanskrit Tattoos
September 17, 2015
While it may be mostly dead as a spoken language (although it has been revived in a few villages recently), Sanskrit remains the primary sacred language in Hinduism. The script…
Disney Princesses as Pin-Up Models
September 17, 2015
Andrew Tarusov is at it again. The artist who brought us the Pin-up Girls of Westeros has now turned his attention to the Disney Princesses we all love and adore.…
Unbelievable Paper Quilling
September 16, 2015
For those of you who do not know the term quilling, it is simply a type of ornamental craft performed by making pleats and folds with material. In this case…
An Examination of New York’s Single-Use Ink Law
September 15, 2015
When Inked first heard about the changes to New York State law that would require single-use ink to be used in tattooing we reached out to Tattoo Lou to get an…
Ten Up and Coming Female Tattoo Artists
September 15, 2015
Once a man’s world, the tattoo industry has been transformed over the past few decades with female artists who have re-written the rules of tattoos. You know their names and…
Caring for a Tattoo The Cruelty-Free Way
September 14, 2015
For those who have made the choice to go vegan, you know full well that finding cruelty-free alternatives to your most trusted products isn’t easy, especially when it comes to…
The Gorgeous Floral Tattoos of Anali De Laney
September 14, 2015
Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo in Harrisburg, Penn., is a realism artist to be reckoned with. A popular subject that she tattoos are flowers, from roses to…
Medusa Tattoos
September 11, 2015
One of Greek mythology’s most notorious characters, Medusa, was one Gorgon that you did not want to mess with. She was known to have had the face of a hideous…
The Fantastic New School Dinosaurs of Matt Driscoll
September 11, 2015
This summer marked the release of the highly anticipated film, Jurassic World. Set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park, Jurassic World tells the story of a theme park…
Peony Tattoos
September 11, 2015
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…
Sailor Moon Tattoos
September 11, 2015
It is safe to say that Sailor Moon incapsulated what it meant to be a kawaii Japanese girl in the 1990s. From the uniforms we wish we had in real…
9/11 Memorial Tattoos
September 11, 2015
Part of the magic of tattoos is that they can often help people mentally recover from traumatizing events, including the loss of loved ones. Thus, many people coped with the…
Color Portraiture by Alex de Pase
September 10, 2015
Hailing from Cervighano Del Friuli, Italy, Alex de Pase is an artist to watch. A resident artist at Off the Map Tattoo, Alex began his career as a tattoo artist…
Hot Rod Cakes
September 9, 2015
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…
Artist Gives Free Ink To Domestic Violence Survivors
September 8, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Flavia Carvalho, a Brazilian tattoo artist, has found a way to use her skill to change the lives of people who have suffered from domestic…
Mind Blowing Art from Eloy Morales
September 8, 2015
It takes a heck of a lot to surprise us here at the Inked office—we see some of the craziest collections of art and wildest tattoos on a daily basis—and…
Tattoo Timelapse – Feel
September 8, 2015
We love it when a good tattoo comes together. In the latest Tattoo Timelapse from SullenTV you can watch as lettering guru Feel creates a beautiful piece of art featuring…
Tattooed Model Angela Mazzanti
September 8, 2015
Angela Mazzanti is the kind of woman that stops you dead in your tracks. Her curves, her ink, her face—all of them are drop-dead gorgeous and worthy of a second,…
X-Rated Cakes
September 4, 2015
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…
Tattoo Collector Yuki Ikeda
September 4, 2015
In this version of SullenTV’s Tattoo Collector series we meet Yuki Ikeda, a collector from Oakland, California. While he had a couple of little scratcher type tattoos previously, it wasn’t…
Monochromatic Tattoos
September 3, 2015
There are somewhere around 10,000 different colors of tattoo ink out there, but the talented artists behind these tattoos didn’t need any more than one. One might think that this…
Skull Cakes
September 3, 2015
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, our minds are always on the macabre. Because of that we think about skulls all of the time. Skulls on our…
Pie Tattoos
September 2, 2015
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…
The Best of Texts From Your Ex
September 2, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text These days, some of the best break ups play out via text messages. These exchanges of hilarious banter and bitching is then screenshot-ed and sent out…
Skull Art for Everyone!
September 2, 2015
All the way from the Gold Coast in Australia, an artist named Andy (he gives no last name) is staying on top of the skull art game. If you haven’t…
Tattoos Inspired by Alphonse Mucha
September 2, 2015
Using classical art as inspiration for badass tattoos is an excellent way of blending old and new artistic styles. From van Gogh to Banksy, art enthusiasts worldwide are itching to…
Feminine Hand Tattoos
September 2, 2015
The tattoos that cover the lady hands in this gallery are totes adorbs (lol). It goes without saying hand tattoos are major statement pieces, so we love that these women…
Tattoos of Movie Mobsters
September 1, 2015
From Goodfellas to Scarface, mobster movies are some of the greatest movies ever. Characters played by Joe Pesci, Robert DeNiro, and Al Pacino are just a few of the mobsters…
Ditch Tattoos
August 31, 2015
One of the toughest areas of the body to get tattooed is the ditch. The ditch is the inner part of either the elbow or the knee. Due to their…
Tattoo Designs
August 31, 2015
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…
Cameo Tattoos
August 28, 2015
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…
PURPLE TATTOOS
August 28, 2015
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…
Pagan Tattoos
August 28, 2015
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…
An Insider’s Take on Single Use Ink
August 27, 2015
Tattoo artists in New York state are scrambling to comply with a new law mandating the use of single use needles and ink. While the use of single use needles…
Mythological Tattoos
August 27, 2015
From the first time I heard the story of Icarus flying out of the labyrinth Greek mythology fascinated me. Clearly I’m not the only person who feels this way. Thousands…
Latin Tattoos
August 26, 2015
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…
Tattoos That Ward Off the Evil Eye
August 26, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text What exactly is the evil eye, you ask? The evil eye is believed to be a curse that is cast upon a person unknowingly. People fear…
Polynesian Tattoos
August 25, 2015
You may have seen this type of tattoo on one large famous man, who is referred to as one of Earth’s sediments. Yes, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The large wrestler…
Disney Princesses from Gil Elvgren Pin-Ups
August 25, 2015
These images perfectly merge the iconic imagery of Disney and Gil Elvrgen’s pin-up girls. The mixmaster KittRen plays with our emotions of innocence and a fondness for the past. One…
Gothic Inspired Wedding Cakes
August 25, 2015
From watching two people become one in holy matrimony to keg stands at the after party, weddings are a great time. But we know that the most important factor of…
Adorable Kids With Tattoo Stands
August 25, 2015
Lemonade stands are fine, especially if they have a little under the counter vodka to add to the beverage, but they’re a little out dated, right? Now, if some kids…
Watch: Japanese Hand Poke Tattooing Tebori
August 24, 2015
You’ve no doubt heard of Japanese hand-poke tattoos but have you ever seen the gorgeous process? Following is a video on the process of Tebori.
Wrist Tattoos
August 24, 2015
Despite being such a small piece of real estate, there is a heck of a lot that you can do with a wrist tattoo. For one thing, considering many people…
Vintage Ghostly Images
August 24, 2015
Roughly 150 years away from its heyday spirit photography still manages to be haunting. During the Victorian era spiritualists used to use one of many camera tricks—double exposures, placing a…
The Art of Paul Booth
August 21, 2015
Everyone knows that Paul Booth is a tattooing legend, but were you aware that he is an amazing artists in a slew of other media? The owner of Last Rites…
12 Male Characters We Love
August 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Who loves watching hilarious, dangerous, and law-breaking (or enforcing) men on screen? Everyone. No matter the good and bad qualities these TV and movie characters represent,…
Sexy Chastity Belt Tattoos
August 21, 2015
The entire concept of the chastity belt is to avoid sexual intercourse. Having a sexy tattooed chastity belt would kind of defeat the purpose right? Well, these ladies pulled it…
Memorial Tattoos
August 21, 2015
Mourning the passing of a loved one is one of the hardest things we go through in life. Often people get tattoos to help them through the tough times. In…
Miniature Art
August 21, 2015
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…
Tattooed Lingerie
August 21, 2015
Believe it or not we have found lingerie that men don’t want to take off. I know what you’re thinking, that’s impossible! But, thanks to some needles, ink and super…
Tattoo U – Miguel Torres Brings Tattoo Art to the College Classroom
August 20, 2015
We hope the world of higher education is prepared because the barbarians are about to kick in the gates—tattooing is going to college. Purchase College in Westchester, N.Y. will be…
Good Luck Tattoos
August 20, 2015
People have been carrying around lucky trinkets for as long as anyone can remember. But what happens when you misplace that lucky rabbit’s foot? Your life goes to hell, that’s…
Tattooed Model Tina Louise
August 20, 2015
From the second we posted a picture of the lovely Tina Louise on to your Instagram the likes just started pouring in. It was an avalanche of adoration for the…
Banksy Presents Dismaland, The World’s Bleakest Theme Park
August 20, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Banksy’s latest project is Dismaland, the world’s bleakest theme park! The installation is in one of England’s most popular seaside getaways, Weston-super-Mare, and is clearly…
The Coffee Monsters
August 19, 2015
Coffee may be the savior of every weekday morning but there is one drawback to that magical elixir—the stains. They can be seen as dirty or gross, and just the…
Kat Von D Tattoo Prank Video
August 19, 2015
How would you react? “An aspiring rapper” gets tattooed by Kat Von D, only she didn’t go with his design but one picked out in secret by a woman he…
Tattooed Gang Members as Skin Rugs
August 19, 2015
Renato Garza Cervera is an artist from Mexico City who has a pretty interesting mind. For instance, in this Of Genuine Contemporary Beast project he looked at a “bear skin…
Tattooed Model Kristen Leanne
August 19, 2015
Kristen Leanne has graced the pages of INKED in the past when she was featured as one of our Video Vixens. We couldn’t live with just one picture of the…
Is A POUND OF FLESH THE NEW FLASH?
August 19, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Back in the day, aspiring tattoo artists were left with no choice but to convince their brave friends to volunteer their precious bare skin as a…
Tattoos for Foodies
August 18, 2015
If you just ate an enormous meal one trip through this gallery will revive your hunger. Be prepared to run to your refrigerator or closest super market after checking out…
Camouflage Body Painting
August 17, 2015
Body painting is serious business and requires lots of time and patience. For some artists, body painting is a hobby, and for others, like Trina Merry, it is what they…
Tattoo Art
August 14, 2015
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…
Long Island Woman Shares Moving Story Behind Her Scar
August 13, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Megan O’Malley’s twenties didn’t play out like most twenty-somethings you see on Instagram, partying with friends or interning their life away. Instead, she made over 60…
Tattooed Model Jordyn Ryder
August 13, 2015
Earlier this week we through up a photo of Jordyn Ryder on our Instagram and the response was immediate—you guys love her and want to see a heck of a…
You Want These Skull Tattoos, You Need These Skulls
August 13, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
The Destructive Beauty of Wildfires
August 12, 2015
The seemingly endless drought currently gripping California has spurned one of the more destructive wildfire seasons in years. The burning of the fires, and subsequently of people’s homes, is undoubtedly…
These Tattoos Are So Bright They’ve Got To Wear Shades
August 12, 2015
Even if there are only a few more weeks of summer, it’s not time to put away those shades yet. In fact, these tattoos live their lives (as much as…
Watch as This Drawing Terrifies Children
August 12, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Video and Text Stefan Pabst is one of the most talented artists that we have ever seen. The things that he paints and draws appear to literally…
FDA Recalls Certain Tattoo Inks
August 12, 2015
The FDA has issued a voluntary recall for tattoo ink produced by A Thousand Virgins Corp. The inks that are being recalled are grey wash G1, G2 and G3 that…
See Which Sexy Ladies Are Waiting For You In the New Inked Girls
August 11, 2015
We’re so excited about the next issue of Inked Girls that we couldn’t contain ourselves, we just had to share some of the sexy photos with you as soon as…
Insanely Realistic Drawings by Trafart
August 11, 2015
Spanish artist Miguel Santiago, more commonly known as Trafart, is able to create magic with a set of colored pencils. While Trafart is a multi-skilled artist that dabbles in many…
Movie Villains Meet Pop Songs in These Mashups
August 10, 2015
Even the most diabolical villains must like to get down to tunes, right? Of course they do. Even when you spend all of your waking hours plotting to take over…
Shoe Tattoos
August 7, 2015
We love shoes. We spend insane amounts of money on them, talk about them, covet them and customize them. The people in this gallery have taken their love to the…
Faces You Need to See
August 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text We are constantly blown away by the work tattooists are producing on the daily. The skill level required to execute a portrait tattoo, whether it be…
Tattoos Inspired by Tim Burton
August 6, 2015
No one can create a gothic, yet endearing horror or fantasy film quite like Tim Burton. The legendary film producer, who is also a director, writer and animator (yeah, he…
Taxidermy with a Twist
August 6, 2015
We’ve all seen taxidermy in the past, usually in the form of a deer head mounted on a wall. Perhaps a stuffed bear if you’ve been hanging out in really…
Fingerprint Tattoos
August 6, 2015
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Bill Wilson We all have someone in our lives who holds a…
Mexico is Home to the Island of the [Creepy] Dolls
August 6, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The Isla de las Munecas, or Island of the Dolls will send chills down your spine. Legend has it the island came to be after a…
Reverse Graffiti
August 6, 2015
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…
Yin and Yang Tattoos
August 6, 2015
In Chinese philosophy the yin and yang represent how seemingly opposite forces are in fact complementary. By realizing that everything in the world is connected in one way or another,…
Tattoos For The Hopeless Romantic
August 5, 2015
Showing emotions publicly can be extremely hard for some, especially when that emotion is related to romance. While some people are able to just blurt out how they feel at…
10 SEXIEST TATTOO PLACEMENTS FOR MEN & WOMEN
August 5, 2015
Listen, tattoos are sexy no matter where they are located, but there are certain regions of the male and female body that are universally irresistible, especially when paired with tattoos. You won’t…
Beyond the Ink – Running Amok With Bridget Blonde
August 5, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
15 Tattoo Artists from the UK You Should Follow on Instagram
August 4, 2015
It is extremely easy to get lost and confused while exploring the internet in search of good tattoo artists. Thankfully for you, it is our job to be your spirit…
Inked Girls in Their Underwear
August 3, 2015
As of 24 hours ago we had never heard that August 5th was National Underwear Day, but if there is a holiday celebrating people in their skivvies you know that…
Henna Heals
August 3, 2015
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…
Insane Head Tattoos
July 31, 2015
Getting tattooed on areas like the shoulder, the thigh, and even the forearm can sting a bit, but we can not even image what these people felt! Getting tattooed in…
12 ARM TATTOOS YOU NEED TO SEE
July 31, 2015
These tattoos aren’t all sleeves or only black-and-grey like many of our categorized lists. Some are style mashups, some are solely realism, some are just abstract. The following 12 tattoos…
Rat Tattoos
July 31, 2015
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…
Tattoo Timelapse – Sirris Slay
July 31, 2015
Let the hate flow through you as you embrace the dark side of the Force and watch this killer Tattoo Timelapse from Sullen TV. Sirris Slay tattoos a portrait of…
Golden Skulls
July 31, 2015
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…
Clever Tattoos
July 31, 2015
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…
Creative Tattoo Masks
July 30, 2015
We love masks. Sometimes they’re silly, sometimes they’re scary, but they’re always fun. Wouldn’t be cool to have a mask you can throw on at a moment’s notice? That’s what…
You Won’t Forget This Powerful Tattoo
July 30, 2015
We’ve already tipped our hat to the uplifting trend going through the tattoo industry involving semicolon tattoos. In case you haven’t heard about this, the tattoos are being used as…
Hotels for Super Fans Only
July 30, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Have you ever wanted to live like Spongebob? Sleep in a sphere suspended from a tree in the middle of a rain forest? Wear the famous…
17 Chola Tattoos
July 29, 2015
This list is all about Southern California style where one of the most popular tattoo subjects happens to be beautiful women. Whether you call them chola tattoos, hyna tattoos, or…
Tattoos Against Racism
July 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alex Smoltschnik, a tattoo artist from Graz, Austria, knew that he needed to take a stand against the racism he felt all around him in…
Catch a Sneak Peek of the New Freshly Inked with Tater Tatts
July 27, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The brand new August/September issue of Freshly Inked is just about to hit newsstands. Before you run out and pick up your copy bursting at…
The Animal Revolution is Nigh
July 27, 2015
Caleb Brown‘s art comes from the same place where all of the best Syfy Channel movies come from—a world where animals have grown to epic proportions and wreaked havoc on…
These Tattoos Are Flaming Hot
July 23, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Not to alarm you, but these tattoos are on fire. (We pride ourselves on being corny here at Inked.) It is extremely challenging to tattoo flames;…
Robot Tattoos
July 22, 2015
According to logic and the Three Laws of Robotics robots do not have emotions. They are programmed to work and function a certain way in the robot world. In defiance…
Empire State Tattoo Expo Recap
July 21, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video On the weekend of July 10th tattoo artists and collectors made their way to the Midtown Hilton in NYC for the NY Empire…
Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics
July 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…
How Getting a Tattoo Will Change Your Life
July 20, 2015
It doesn’t matter if you have one or 100 tattoos, we can all agree that our lives change once we get inked. After our first tattoo, our minds have subtly…
What Do You See in these Tattoos?
July 20, 2015
Are you ready for a psych exam? Don’t worry, we’re not going to interpret your answers or anything, this Rorschach test is just for fun. Look into each of these…
Meet Kinki Ryusaki, Malaysia’s Most Adorable Tattoo Artist
July 17, 2015
Kinki Ryusaki is not just a pretty face, she’s also a fantastic tattoo artist. Working out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ryusaki works in a wide range of tattoo styles but…
Tattoos of Human/Animal Hybrids
July 16, 2015
The internet is filled with all different types of tattoos, just ask Google. Among the most popular tattoos, humans and animals rank pretty high up there. We’ve all seen at…
Filigree Tattoos
July 16, 2015
For years filigree was used primarily in architecture or jewelry. Usually made of gold or silver wires the designs were quite popular in the 16th to 19th centuries. Now it…
Tattooed Humans of New York Part One
July 15, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The following photographs need no introduction, as they come from New York Times bestselling author Brandon Stanton’s world famous blog Humans Of New York(@humansofny). The highly…
Crazy Coffee Art Part 2
July 15, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text You will never want to drink this coffee, and then you will. If your favorite morning brew was served as a colorful, foamy and sometimes animated drawing, you’d…
Things You Should Know Before You Cover Up Your Ink
July 14, 2015
Sometimes people do not think before they ink. Not enough research on an artist, looking for the cheapest tattoo, or possibly even getting tattooed while intoxicated could all be the…
Top 10 Australian Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Instagram
July 13, 2015
Instagram is filled with thousands of artists from around the world trying to get noticed; it’s the perfect medium for artists to spread their vision on a fast paced, and…
Tattoo Topic – Would You Finish Another Artist’s Work
July 10, 2015
Considering that a lot of tattoos take more than one session to be completed there is a tricky ethical question that sometimes comes up—should one artist finish the work started…
This Doctor Uses Tattoos to Help The Blind
July 10, 2015
Don’t underestimate the power of a tattoo. While the majority of tattoos serve a purely aesthetic function there are a few special types of ink that can completely transform a…
Mind Blowing Eyeshadow Art
July 9, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Ladies, the next time a guy drops the line, “You have the most beautiful eyes,” check if your eyeshadow game is up to par with the…
Body Art Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
July 9, 2015
To me blacklights have always represented two things—”cosmic” bowling and hippies. Considering that I am not overly fond of either of those I pretty much dismiss the idea of blacklights…
Stained Glass Tattoos
July 9, 2015
We were browsing through our tattoo-packed Facebook news feed when we came across a gorgeous stained glass piece done by Ink Master‘s St. Marq (season six). Needless to say his…
How To Talk To Strangers About Their Tattoos
July 9, 2015
As lovers of tattoo art we just can’t help admiring all of the tattooed appendages we see on a regular basis. More than a few times a day we want…
8 Ways to Piss Off A Tattoo Artist
July 8, 2015
What’s better than getting a really good tattoo? Having a good relationship with the person that just did that totally awesome new piece. And what better way of having a…
WATCH: Tattooed Woman Brands Skin at Scorching 932ºF
July 8, 2015
How’d you like to burn your skin with a scorching needle heated to at least 932 degrees Fahrenheit? Not for you? Kerri, the tattooed vixen in the video below, handled…
Hair Raising ‘Goosebumps’ Tattoos and Movie Trailer
July 8, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Text and Trailer I can’t even begin to count the amount of nights that I lay awake staring at the ceiling unable to sleep because of the…
Preserved Tattoos
July 8, 2015
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,…
Tattoos of Cowboys and Indians
July 8, 2015
Perhaps the most originally American form of entertainment is the Western. Fiction stemming from the days of our western expansion and the lawless situation in those lands has captured the…
Tattoos of Matryoshka Dolls
July 7, 2015
When we first think about Russia our debauched minds always turn to vodka, but the next best thing would be their cultural Matryoshka (Babushka) Dolls. These made their first appearance…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Aztec Tattoos
July 7, 2015
While the Aztec people may no longer be ruling Mexico their culture and art left a lasting impression that will always be with us. While much of their art was…
Tattoo Collector – Johnny Cisneros
July 6, 2015
With a nickname like “The Tattooed Terror” you wouldn’t guess that Johnny Cisneros was actually an affable, almost soft-spoken, guy. Cisneros sat down with SullenTV to discuss his tattoo collection…
Rice Paddy Art
July 6, 2015
For years we believed that the only two things rice was good for was eating (obviously) and throwing at weddings. Then we were introduced to the world of rice paddy…
Surreal Portrait Tattoos
July 2, 2015
From its birth in the 1920’s the goal of surrealism was to meld the worlds of reality and dream into one. Possibly the most effective way to do that is…
Kyle Dunbar Gets Philosophical
July 2, 2015
Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…
Animal Skull Tattoos
July 1, 2015
We’re famous for serving up skull tattoos daily, weekly, and monthly, and still, the more skulls we find, the more amazed we become. The skeletal phenomenon within our community never…
Top 5 Sexiest Girls From Inked’s Australian Edition
July 1, 2015
Sexy tattooed women can be found all over the world so sometimes it’s nice to check in with our foreign editions to broaden our horizons. These five beauties come to…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Tattoo Designs for Men
July 1, 2015
We’ve previously given you a list detailing the kind of tattoos that women want. Well, here’s a second one but with a slight catch. These aren’t tattoos that women want…
Tattoo Timelapse – Bob Tyrrell
July 1, 2015
Today’s SullenTV video is a tattoo timelapse featuring the legendary Bob Tyrrell. Any time you ask with a tattoo artist, particularly those who work in black-and-grey, about their influences Tyrrell’s…
Tattooed Tapestries by Erin M. Riley
June 30, 2015
Do you know what a loom looks like? Honestly, I think that for most of us the answer to that question is “no.” The tapestry has definitely gone out of…
Tattoos of the Month
June 30, 2015
Every single day we keep you up-to-date with the finest tattoo art in the world on our Instagram. Thanks to the power of double tapping your phone we found out…
The Sickest Skull Tattoos of the Week
June 29, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Cross-Stitch Tattoos
June 29, 2015
I’m fairly confident that if you told some of the pioneers of American tattooing that one day their beloved art would start borrowing elements from cross-stitch that they would lose…
Bloody Maria
June 29, 2015
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…
Henna Tattoos
June 26, 2015
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…
Take a Step Back Into Tattooing’s Past
June 26, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Judging by first impression New York’s Daredevil Tattoo is just like any of the other shops in the nation’s largest city. All the typical sounds…
Forearm Tattoos
June 26, 2015
The forearm is one of the best places to get a tattoo. It’s a nice flat surface so it’s great for showing off a detailed piece. It’s often visible but…
Texas Man Has Confederate Flag Tattoo Covered Up
June 25, 2015
A Texas man walked into Texas Bob’s Tattoos in Austin this week determined to get rid of a tattoo that he had come to regret—a Confederate flag. While the use…
Artist Interview: Orge Kalodimas
June 25, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Orge Kalodimas will be making the long trip from Athens, Greece to New York City to attend the Empire State Tattoo Expo next month. Before…
Tattoos Inspired by 1990’s Nickelodeon Cartoons
June 25, 2015
While we often dismiss them as purely “kid’s stuff,” cartoons are actually one of the most interesting forms of entertainment that we have. The best of them, like many of…
Tattoo Timelapse – Russell James
June 25, 2015
The Tattoo Timelapse series is easily one of the coolest things that Sullen TV does. It is so mesmerizing to see how these beautiful pieces of art come into being.…
Star Tattoos
June 24, 2015
One of the most common tattoos of all is the star, although it is rarely the “star” of the tattoo. Yes, that was a bad joke, but the point is…
Tattoo Style Remix
June 23, 2015
The majority of tattoo artists tend to find a style that works best for them and they stick with it. For example, if you become known for color realism (or…
Tattoo Tipping Etiquette
June 23, 2015
Every tattoo beginner has the same question? Do I tip? The easy answer is yes, but in this article we explain every possible aspect of the tipping question.
This Tattoo Artist Helped a Little Girl’s Dream Come True
June 23, 2015
Hope Laliberte is our kind of kid. While most other 8-year-olds would be fighting with each other over which Disney princess they get to dress up as, Hope finds herself…
Portfolio Peek – Goethe
June 22, 2015
It’s time you got to know Goethe. No, we’re not talking about the German writer from the 19th century, although Faust is pretty amazing. We’re talking about the tattoo artist known…
Polynesian Style Tattoos
June 22, 2015
While there is an ongoing debate about where the art of tattooing was born, it can’t be denied that the tattooing culture in the Pacific is one of the richest…
Help Legalize Tattooing in South Korea
June 22, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the proliferation of tattoo artists in the United States and the freedom they enjoy to ply their craft it’s easy to forget that in other…
Celtic Tattoos
June 19, 2015
From the time I first saw a Celtic knot on a tea towel at my grandma’s house I was enamored with the intricate details in the designs. At that young…
Excellent Elbow Tattoos
June 19, 2015
Just thinking about getting our elbows tattooed causes tears to well up in our eyes as we cringe with thoughts of the pain. That being said, if there is one…
Cross Tattoos
June 18, 2015
As a sign of faith, cross tattoos are very popular. While the cross is a very simple image these artists have thrown in a dose of creativity to make some…
Cross Tattoos
June 18, 2015
As a sign of faith, cross tattoos are very popular. While the cross is a very simple image these artists have thrown in a dose of creativity to make some…
Sunflower Tattoos
June 18, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The sunflower is a universal symbol of happiness, well at least that’s how we feel when looking at the beauties. It’s strong stem can grow up…
Cross Tattoos
June 18, 2015
As a sign of faith, cross tattoos are very popular. While the cross is a very simple image these artists have thrown in a dose of creativity to make some…
Tattoo Collector Torrie Lancaster
June 17, 2015
We love the focus that has been placed on the tattoo collector in the last couple of years. We’ve always loved the artists that create the work, it’s about time…
Religious Tattoos
June 17, 2015
Faith is a very important part of many people’s lives. It can help guide a person’s choices and it can give them comfort in the times that they need it…
Statue of Liberty Tattoos
June 17, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text In hundreds of bits and pieces, the Statue of Liberty landed on American soil a short 130 years ago, on June 17, 1885. Her parts were…
Disney Villain Tattoos
June 17, 2015
While we accept that disney movies are all about the princesses and the heroes at times we find ourselves rooting for the villains. I mean, is Maleficent the embodiment of…
Kewpie Doll Tattoos
June 16, 2015
For as long as we can remember Kewpie dolls have been a staple of American Traditional tattoos. The German made dolls exude innocence so it’s quite a fun reappropriation of…
Incredible Tattoo Body Suits
June 15, 2015
When it comes to tattoos we believe the more the merrier so few things make us perk up more than seeing a badass body suit. Sometimes the work is from…
Portfolio Peek – Vero
June 12, 2015
In this edition of SullenTV’s Porfolio Peek we get a chance to meet Montreal’s Vero. If you are into realistic tattoos, especially realistic tattoos of animals, Vero is an artist…
David Cata Takes Body Art To a Whole New Level
June 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY OF DAVIS CATA’S ART WORK BELOW THE TEXT Many people view their bodies as canvases. For those with tattoos, that’s a pretty common idea. But Spanish artist David…
This Week’s Most Haunting Skull Tattoos
June 11, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Tattoos to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
June 11, 2015
For some people dessert is nothing more than an afterthought, something they have from time to time after a good meal. For others, those with a sweet tooth, dessert is…
These Dinosaur Tattoos Will Get You Ready for ‘Jurassic World’
June 10, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The much anticipated Jurassic World hits theaters this upcoming weekend and we couldn’t be more excited. Remember how amazing Jurassic Park was? Well, that was before…
Tattoos That Are Out of This World
June 10, 2015
When we finally make contact with an alien species for the first time we will be able to answer a question that keeps me up late at night—do aliens have…
Hitting The Road With Kyle Dunbar: Put On A Happy Face
June 10, 2015
Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…
Tattoo Ideas For Women
June 8, 2015
More than half the people who are tattooed in the US carry the XX chromosome. As more and more women get tattooed, designs have turned from the bold and masculine…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
SullenTV – Tattoo Collector Jeremy Allen
June 5, 2015
Few things please us more than the emergence of the “tattoo collector.” Of course, the idea of people collecting tattoos and covering their entire bodies in ink is nothing new.…
Tattoos that Use the Entire Hand
June 5, 2015
A new take on the hand tattoo has really taken off in the industry—tattooing the whole hand. Normally what we consider to be a hand tattoo will stop around the…
This Week’s Best Tattoos From Instagram
June 5, 2015
Every day thousands of pictures of tattoos go up on Instagram, it can get a bit overwhelming. So, we’ve decided to whittle the bunch down to the best 12 we…
Tattoo Portraits of Children
June 4, 2015
Every parent in the world has the same complaint about their children—they grow up too quickly. Why not have their image last forever in the form of a portrait tattoo?…
These Tattoos Could Really Hurt Somebody
June 4, 2015
The country is up in arms. The Texas legislature recently passed their open-carry law. Vince Vaughn thinks we should allow guns in schools. We’re a nation obsessed with our constitutional…
Best Gap Filler Tattoo Ideas
June 3, 2015
Gap filler tattoos prove that it's not the size of the tattoo that matters but the creativity behind it.
Interview: Cryptik — The Artist and The Movement
June 3, 2015
GALLERY OF PHOTOS FROM THE CRYPTIC MOVEMENT BELOW THE TEXT When you visit your website, the first thing you notice is the stories about other inspiring people who achieving great…
Kelly Eden and the New Issue of Inked Girls
June 1, 2015
The new Inked Girls is out and available as we speak! While we know that you are likely to hurry and grab your digital download seconds after reading this (which…
Illustrative Blackwork Tattoos
May 29, 2015
Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. These tattoo artists use nothing but black ink and a ton of creativity to create amazing tattoos. When you look at…
Take A Look at Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk
May 29, 2015
Gallery featuring a look at the first 5 pages of the comic below the text Chuck Palahniuk’s infamous 1996 debut novel, Fight Club, is finally getting a sequel. Fight Club…
Tattoo Timelapse – Teneile Napoli
May 29, 2015
If you are ever on the far side of the world in Australia you really need to stop into Garage Ink. In this shop on the outskirts of Brisbane you…
NBC’S ‘BLINDSPOT’ REVOLVES AROUND WOMAN’S FULL-BODY TATTOO
May 29, 2015
WATCH THE “BLINDSPOT” TRAILER AND VIEW IMAGES FROM THE SHOW BELOW THE TEXT Last night, while watching the new David Duchovny show “Aquarius” on NBC, a rare occurrence took place…
Red Alert: Study Shows Possible Link Between Ink and Chronic Skin Irritation
May 29, 2015
Everyone who has ever been tattooed knows that you start thinking about the next one before you have even removed the wrap from the last one. As you sit and…
Disney Princesses Gone Wild
May 28, 2015
Disney is all about making fantasies come true, right? The poor street thief finds a magic lamp and becomes a prince. The abused house maid gets a fairy godmother, goes…
Lettering Tattoos
May 28, 2015
You know the saying “It’s not what you say but how you say it?” Well, that can apply to tattoos too, especially when it comes to lettering. These tattooists have…
15 Hilarious Tattoo Related Webcomics
May 28, 2015
While the days of the comic strip may be in the past don’t think that there aren’t a ton of hilarious comics still being made. Instead of newsprint the medium…
Rock the Boat: 15 Awesome Boat Tattoos
May 28, 2015
Temperatures are rising, the summer’s coming, and with that, it’s time to hit the waves. There are plenty of reasons to go to the beach, but if that reason is…
Meet The Artists At Aces High Tattoo
May 27, 2015
“It’ll take you about 15 minutes to be a pro,” said Nick Stambaugh, a talented artist of Aces High Tattoo in Jupiter, FL. He was selling the art of paddle…
The SuicideGirls Strike Back Against Richard Prince
May 27, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Artist Richard Prince is about to find out that the SuicideGirls are not to be trifled with. Earlier this week Prince—an artist whose name is almost…
Insane New School Tattoos
May 26, 2015
It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the serious artistry of tattoos that one can completely forget that tattoos can be humorous. I mean, when you think about it…
Pin-ups For Vets, By Vets
May 22, 2015
Full Photo Gallery Follows the Text Sexy pin-up calendars produced by veterans in support of veterans? Talk about a Memorial Day celebration! Pin-Ups For Vets is a national non-profit organization…
Who Needs Bling When You’ve Got Ink?
May 22, 2015
If money was not an issue I can guarantee you that we would all be wearing necklaces so heavy that they destroyed our posture. But, sadly, money is an issue.…
Tattoos That Look Exactly Like Photographs
May 22, 2015
The greatest compliment you can give a tattoo artist upon completion of a portrait is to tell them that it looks like the photo. Sometimes a tattoo is so realistic…
This Week’s Most Insane Skull Tattoos
May 20, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Beyond the Ink – Meet Shelby, the Urban Cowgirl
May 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
13 Sand Sculptures That Will Amaze You
May 18, 2015
Beach season is almost upon us and you’re really going to have to step up your sand castle game if you hope to compete with these sculptures. These massive works…
Learn How Laser Tattoo Removal Works in this Video
May 15, 2015
You may remember a few months back when Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day showed us how exactly tattoo machines work. Throughout the fascinating slow motion video you can see…
11 Tricked Out Bikes
May 15, 2015
Today is Bike to Work day, but you probably already knew that. It makes sense since this week is Bike to Work week. And May is Bike Month. Cities all…
A Preview of the Brand New Freshly Inked W/ Carlos Rojas
May 15, 2015
Carlos Rojas rose to prominence by tattooing a Breaking Bad sleeve so realistic that you can almost smell the chemicals coming off of Walter White’s HazMat suit, but the art…
Second Chance Chic: Going Green Never Looked So Cool
May 14, 2015
Whether you want to call it DIY, upcycling, — just plain creative — or let’s face it – a cheaper alternative to what’s available mass market, the Inked team has…
Funny Tattoo Shop Signs
May 13, 2015
When it comes to putting a person at ease few things work as well as a bit of humor. Considering the amount of pain and permanence involved in getting a…
5 Unbelievable 3-D Paintings by Stefan Pabst
May 13, 2015
Artist Stefan Pabst makes a living painting portraits for people, and while those are pretty amazing, his 3-D art pops right off the page and blows your mind. The 35-year-old…
This New App is Basically Tinder for your Tattoos
May 12, 2015
It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer or a Juggalo, religious or hedonist, there is a dating app designed especially for you. Isn’t about time there was something designed…
Tattoos Covering Scars
May 11, 2015
We’ve previously shown you tattoos that covered up mastectomy scars. Unfortunately, there are a heck of a lot of other reasons a person can get scarred. And while the scar…
Freehand Tattoos
May 11, 2015
Much like when people do the crossword in pen, there is something immensely impressive about tattoos that are done freehand on the skin. There is an added element of skill…
13 Pics from TLC’s #MomTats Campaign
May 8, 2015
It’s been a while since TLC (the cable network, not the 90s R&B group) was only a channel about learning. These days, viewers turn to “The Learning Channel” to learn…
Inked Answers: Dry Healing vs. Wrap Healing Your New Tattoo
May 7, 2015
J. Michael Taylor is a tattoo artist and the owner of Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dry Healing vs. Wrap Healing Your New Tattoo: Which is Right…
The Sexiest Side Tattoos Around
May 7, 2015
Here at Inked we love all tattoos be they large or small. But, when we see an enormous piece taking up the entire side of a beautiful woman, well, that’s…
A Skull a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
May 7, 2015
At any given moment there is a tattoo artist somewhere around the world tattooing a skull, that’s how popular they are. One of the reasons that they are so popular,…
Some of the Most Inspiring Tattoos You’ll Ever See
May 6, 2015
Cancer doesn’t care how much money you have, what age you are, where you’re from or where you come from. Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or…
British Couple Tattooed On 95% Of Their Bodies
May 4, 2015
GALLERY OF JACQUI AND CURLY’S TATTOOS BELOW THE TEXT We’ve all heard that cliché love story a million times: woman gets divorced, woman goes to tattoo shop to get tattoo…
Lightsaber Tattoos
May 4, 2015
While Han Solo might prefer to have a good blaster at his side, the lightsaber is the most iconic weapon in the Star Wars universe. In the words of Jedi…
Portfolio Peek – Jesse Levitt
April 30, 2015
The latest episode of SullenTV’s Portfolio Peek takes you into the delightfully twisted mind of Jesse Levitt. Hailing from upstate New York, Levitt creates some of the sickest tattoos of…
Stupendous Stomach Tattoos
April 30, 2015
We’ve shared a list of stomach tattoos with you in the past but there are so many amazing pieces that we needed to double down and share more with you.…
Watch This Tattoo Come To Life With Augmented Reality App
April 30, 2015
Australian interactive comic artist Sutu gained notoriety last year when he took comic books to a new level by creating the augmented reality comic “Modern Polaxis.” Now, the award-winning artist…
Tennessee Tattoo Artist’s 24-Hour Tattoo Challenge
April 29, 2015
Practice makes perfect. Amanda Stiles, owner of Modify Tattoo and Piercing in Morristown, Tennessee, hopes that practice will not only make her the best tattoo artists possible, but also a…
10 Things Your Tattoo Artist Wants You To Know
April 29, 2015
Tattooing—both the acts of getting and giving tattoos—is a complicated thing. In fact, there are way more ins-and-outs to the process than the average person realizes. If you don’t spend…
Street Artist Wanksy Paints Penises Over Potholes
April 29, 2015
GALLERY OF POTHOLE PICS BELLOW THE TEXT Tired of waiting for those orange-vested city workers to take care of your streets? So was British street artist Wanksy, whose name is…
This Week’s Sexiest Inked Girls
April 27, 2015
Every day we get dozens of submissions from women who yearn to be featured on Inkedmag.com. If you take some time to go through all of the Inked Girls profiles…
11 Phenomenal Street Art Murals by Seth GlobePainter
April 27, 2015
Julien Malland is a street artist who also goes by the name of Seth Globepainter. Recently the French artist spent some time in China, a country without an abundance of…
Skull Tattoos You’re Dying To See
April 27, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Hitting the Road with Kyle Dunbar: A Party with Friends
April 24, 2015
Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…
Funny Finger Art
April 24, 2015
Creative and whimsical uses of fingers. From zombies to vampires to a loving couple these fingers come alive with a bit of imagination. Some are drawn on with marker and…
Why Should You Date a Tattooed Person?
April 23, 2015
Tattooed people are just like everyone else—behind the tough looking exterior there is a gooey romantic who just wants to find their special someone. Sure, they may prefer reveling over…
10 Earth Day Pictures That Will Scare or Inspire You
April 22, 2015
In case you hadn’t noticed, today is Earth Day. If you hadn’t noticed, it’s probably because you hate the Earth and so do all your friends on your Facebook feed.…
This Company Wants to Tattoo Your Kids
April 21, 2015
Stories about kids wanting and getting tattoos before they’re old enough are constantly popping up around the internet. This one actually has a positive spin. Lindsay and Anthony Lane, a…
Celebrate Halloween All Year Long
April 21, 2015
Here at Inked we wish that it could always be Halloween. We love dressing up in costume, we love watching horror movies and we love the greatest animated film of all…
Under Breast Tattoos
April 20, 2015
We are willing to bet that there is no sexier place for a tattoo than right under the breasts. Allow us to make our case with this extensive photo gallery.
How Do I Pick a Tattoo Design?
April 17, 2015
Picking the right tattoo design, especially if it is for your first one, is a tough choice that requires a good deal of thought and effort. You have to remember…
Tattoo Timelapse – London Reese
April 16, 2015
If I had a nickel for every time I have stared at an astonishing tattoo and wondered just how the hell it was possible to create such an impressive piece…
The Force is Strong With This Tattoo
April 14, 2015
If you were born in the 1980s and still pine for the toys and entertainment of your childhood don’t feel badly, there’s nothing wrong with a slight case of Peter…
A Gorgeous Woman Never Goes Out of Style
April 13, 2015
True classics never go out of style. We know that phrase has become nothing more than a cliche over the years but that doesn’t mean that it still isn’t true.…
A Tattoo of a Dirty Old Man
April 10, 2015
The reason that doing portrait work can be so difficult is that the key doesn’t lie in replicating the face perfectly as much as it does in capturing the spirit…
Inked’s Instagram Beauties
April 9, 2015
If you don’t follow our Instagram, @inkedmag, you are really missing out. Every day we throw up all of the best tattoos, sick products and more pictures of sexy tattooed…
Tattoo Topic: Fixing Imperfections
April 9, 2015
We’ve all got imperfections and most of the time they are nothing more than our own insecurities. But if you brought your tattooist a portrait of say, your grandma or…
11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session
April 8, 2015
At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…
Tattooed Model Madness Championship
April 8, 2015
It’s been a grueling two weeks but we’ve finally hit the home stretch—only two women remain in the 2015 Inked Tattooed Model Madness. Arabella Drummond and Leah Jung have both…
Name That Inked Girl
April 7, 2015
How well do you know your Inked Girls? For example, do you think you can identify them without seeing their faces? Well, it’s time to test your knowledge. If you’re…
Find Out How Laura Found Peace Through Her Tattoos
April 6, 2015
The first question that anyone with a tattoo ever hears from a non-tattooed person is some variation of “Did it hurt?”. What the uninitiated don’t understand is that there is…
This Surreal Tattoo Will Blow Your Mind
April 6, 2015
Every time Pietro Sedda creates a tattoo there is one thing that you can be certain of—it will be unlike anything that you have ever seen before. Today’s Tattoo of…
An Exclusive Peek at the Steamy New Issue of Inked Girls
April 3, 2015
We’re so excited about the next issue of Inked Girls that we couldn’t contain ourselves, we just had to share some of the sexy photos with you as soon as…
Let’s Put a Smile on That Face
April 3, 2015
When Heath Ledger first put on the makeup of the Joker for 2008’s The Dark Knight it was as if he had undergone a complete transformation; he was no longer…
A Bombshell from Down Under
April 2, 2015
While it may have been founded as a penal colony way back when they are doing something right down in Australia as seemingly all of the women from there are…
Tattooed Model Madness – Final Four
April 2, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOW THE TEXT Over the last couple of weeks you have voted and 60 beautiful tattooed models have been eliminated in the 2015 Inked Tattooed Model Madness…
Inspiring Tattoos Promoting Autism Awareness
April 2, 2015
April 2nd is World Autism Day and buildings all over the world are encouraged to “Light it up Blue” in order to raise awareness of the disorder. The people featured…
Duke Riley and Tattly Team Up for Charity
April 1, 2015
Among all of the damage caused by 2012’s Hurricane Sandy the destruction of the New York Aquarium seemed to fly under the radar. Clearly rebuilding a habitat for fish was…
A Tattoo Fit For a Museum
April 1, 2015
Considering that Nikko Hurtado made an enormous announcement this morning—read here if you have yet to hear the big news—it was only fitting to choose an epic back piece of…
Art By Filfury
March 31, 2015
Meet Filfury. He is by far one of the coolest artists you are going to come across this week. Based in the UK, this alternative artist is best known for…
Perfect Pup Portrait
March 31, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Steve Wiebe. Wiebe is based at Golden Republic Tattoo in British Columbia, Canada, as both a shop owner and highly…
Roses Are Red, But Sometimes They’re Black and Grey
March 31, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this absolutely phenomenal in-progress back piece by the super talented Joe Matisa. Matisa first got his start in the tattoo industry at the incredibly…
Bury Me With Roses
March 30, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the insanely talented Ryan Mullins! Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio, Mullins is best known for his impeccable black and grey…
Meshed Up Mash Up
March 30, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Nick Chaboya. Chaboya works in a range of styles from color illustrative to black and grey portraiture and all the…
Nikko Hurtado’s Cult Classic
March 30, 2015
Not all films are going to be widely accepted blockbusters, instead some will maintain a classic cult film status for years, if not decades, after their initial theater release. One…
Tattoo Timelapse: Ryan Mullins
March 27, 2015
Ever wanted to get behind the needle and see what it’s like through the eyes of your favorite tattoo artists? Well, now you can! Sullen TV‘s web series Tattoo Timelapse…
Tattooed Model Madness – Elite Eight
March 27, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s hard to believe that there are only eight models left in the 2015 Tattooed Model Madness Tournament. It seems like only yesterday that…
Phenomenal Freehand
March 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Carl Grace. Grace is a highly recognized and respected black and grey tattoo artist best known for his freehanded custom…
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
March 27, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Mike Stockings. Stockings has only been tattooing for about five years, yet his signature neo-traditional style has gained him a…
Wearing Watercolors
March 26, 2015
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.…
Portfolio Peek: London Reese
March 26, 2015
Looking for an artist to do your next tattoo? Have no fear! Sullen TV is here! In Sullen TV‘s web series Portfolio Peek viewers get a chance to not only…
Crafty Collaboration
March 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this awesome tattoo collaboration between Aaron Springs and Dannii G! Springs is best known for his bright and beautiful New School work done at Red…
Buzz Buzz
March 25, 2015
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…
Tattoos For Fans of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
March 25, 2015
People have been talking about the upcoming, highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film for months now. Everyone is either excited or nervous about Ben Affleck‘s portrayal of…
Sugar Skulls, Spice and Everything Nice
March 25, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Freshly Inked cover artist Big Gus. Many people may know Big Gus from his time on Spike TV’s Tattoo Nightmares…
Little Linda’s Lovely Line Work
March 25, 2015
Today’s pick for tattoo of the day goes to this awesome chest piece by the lovely Little Linda! Little Linda is a highly talented tattoo artist based at Elm Street…
A 3D Tattoo You Have to See to Believe
March 24, 2015
Over the weekend a Reddit user posted a video showing a tattoo that was absolutely mind blowing. The geometric blackwork piece above was done by Tony Booth over a period…
Not All Roses Are Red
March 24, 2015
Timur Lysenko is an incredible tattoo artist known for his minimalist modern sketch work art which he beautifully incorporates into his take on photo realism in his tattoos. Based in…
Tattoo Topic: Pros and Cons of Social Media
March 24, 2015
Social media is one of the number one ways to find out about a new tattoo artist or to follow your favorite artists’ work. Tattoos are a visual art form…
Tattoos by Valentina “Val Tatboo” Ryabova
March 24, 2015
Valentina Ryabova, also known as “Val Tatboo,” has only been tattooing since 2013, but this Russian tattooist has showcased tremendous talent in her brief time behind the needle. Take a…
Heavy Lies The Crown
March 24, 2015
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…
Woodsman At Heart
March 24, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Ron Henry Wells. Wells, who is also known as “The Laughing Hyena,” is an incredible tattoo artist best known for…
Tattoos Are For People, Not Animals
March 23, 2015
Whether you’re vegan or a die-hard meat lover, when it comes to food, what you eat is your choice. The same is to be said about whether you choose to…
Gotta Ink ‘Em All
March 23, 2015
Everyone has their inner geek, and if you were a kid in the ’90s you probably geeked out a lot when it came to Pokémon. These pocket sized monsters were…
Perfect Symmetry
March 23, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible geometric piece by Alex Arnautov. Arnautov is based in Kiev, Ukraine, and has been tattooing with his signature style since 2008. Best…
Skulls In Space
March 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Andrés Acosta. Acosta is best known for his rose morphs, but every now and then he’ll showcase some of his…
Take Comfort with These Skulls
March 23, 2015
It is only in the most rare of instances when a person would consider a skull to be comforting. Adjectives that normally accompany skulls are usually along the lines of…
Corsets in Space
March 20, 2015
There are many ways to wear a corset. Some people choose to actually wear one that they bought in a boutique or online. Some choose to have them pierced and…
That’s One Deadly Flower
March 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…
If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It
March 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…
Progress Shots
March 19, 2015
A good cover-up is so good that the viewer should have no idea that the tattoo they are looking at is concealing another. Doing cover-up tattoos, however, is not an…
Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves
March 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…
Watch Danny Lepore and Carl Grace Create a Masterpiece
March 19, 2015
This past week Carl Grace and Danny Lepore teamed up to do their first ever collaboration together on the back of one lucky—and pain tolerant—client. The entire 8-hour session was…
This Tattoo Totally Kicks Ass
March 19, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Alex Noir! Noir is an amazing color realism artist based in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, and the owner of his own studio, Rock-N-Roll Tattoo.…
Handful of Hearts
March 18, 2015
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…
Inked and Collaged
March 18, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Russell James! James is a highly talented tattooist with a focus in stylized color work and based at Bad Donkey Tattoo…
A Look Back at History
March 17, 2015
Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…
Tattoos by Aleksandra “Kreska” Janusz
March 17, 2015
Aleksandra Janusz, also known as Kreska, is a highly talented tattoo artist based at Five Magics Tattoo in Sheffield, UK. She is best known for her geometric black work and…
Feeling Foxy
March 17, 2015
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…
In an Abstract Light
March 17, 2015
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…
To Infinity and Beyond!
March 16, 2015
Brian Gonzales is the owner of the famous Inkslingers tattoo studio in Alhambra, California, and is also one hell of a black and grey tattooist. Best known for his realism…
Art for Ants by Lorraine Loots
March 16, 2015
Lorraine Loots is a pretty unique artist. Whereas most people talk about grand masterpieces when referring to large scale works of art, Loots’ aesthetic always took on a different nature.…
In(k)fluential Art by Eisen Bernard Bernardo
March 16, 2015
Eisen Bernard Bernardo is a graphic designer based in the Philippines who is best known for mashing up iconic magazine covers with classical works of art. We saw his work…
The Strange and Beautiful
March 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this lovely piece by Ryan Ashley Malarkey. Miss Malarkey is best known for her incredible realism. While she is equally skilled in color as…
That’s One Fierce Handshake
March 16, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this excellent hand piece by Phil Wilkinson. Wilkinson is best known for his fun mash ups of traditional, illustrative and sketch work styles. Currently…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Sometimes You Just Have to Let It Go
March 13, 2015
Disney films are some of the most iconic animated movies out there. Since its founding in 1923, Disney films have featured some of pop culture’s most beloved characters, including the…
Is This the Most Surreal Skull Out There?
March 13, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is another remarkable piece by Rember Orellana. Orellana is a highly talented artist who can work equally well in both color and black and grey,…
An Icon’s Ink
March 13, 2015
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…
Back to Black
March 12, 2015
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…
Horoscopes for the Tattooed
March 12, 2015
Horoscopes can tell you a lot about yourself. Many people know that Cancers tend to be stubborn and Leos love to lead, but could your sign tell you what kind…
Painted Reality
March 12, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…
Tattooed Face Paint
March 12, 2015
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…
Barbie Like Totally Loves Inked Shop
March 11, 2015
Barbie is 56 and still at the top of every game: fashion, career and ink. Really, does any celeb relate to a wider audience? I was never much of a…
Inked Masquerade
March 11, 2015
Rember Orellana has become an artist you need to know about over the last few years. His fun cross between surrealism and realism is both elegant and bold and his…
Tattooed Model Damsel
March 11, 2015
Damsel, also known as Dude It’s Damsel or Damsel W. Dank, made our list for the top inked girls of Instagram for 2014. So, we decided to show some of…
(Not So) Traditional Realism
March 11, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…
Black and Grey’s Newest Generation
March 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing black and grey piece by Danny Lepore. The now 23-year-old Lepore began tattooing at the age of 17, yet he has already…
Deadly Veil
March 10, 2015
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…
Great Minds Think Alike
March 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this rather graphic piece by George Mavridis. Mavridis is based at Tattooligans in Thessalonike, Greece with a career in the industry that started in…
Fierce Feline
March 9, 2015
One of the best canvases for a large scale tattoo is the back, something tattoo artist Eugene “Levgen” Knysh seems to know all too well. Knysh is a highly talented…
See How Tattoos Can Heal the Wounds Left by Bullying
March 9, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Text and Video Most tattoos are intended to stand out and draw attention; their very presence on human skin serves as an invitation for people to stare…
More Photos of Tattooed Model Makani Terror
March 9, 2015
Makani Terror was one of our top tattooed girls of Instagram in 2014, and now as 2015 rings in, we wanted to show you all a few more of our…
When Styles Collide
March 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable pup by Tamara Santibanez. Santibanez is based at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York and is best known for her fun take…
Grey Matter
March 9, 2015
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…
A Tattoo to Keep Your Eye On
March 6, 2015
You’re a liar if you claim that you haven’t rocked out to “Eye of the Tiger” at least a few times in your life. But have you ever had the…
Portfolio Peek with Jacob Doney
March 6, 2015
American traditional tattooing is one of the most popular styles in the industry. Known for its bright colors, bold outlines, and clean line work, it is also one of the most…
The Captain of Black and Grey
March 6, 2015
Captain America #1 is one of the most expensive comic books in the world, especially now that Steve Rogers has become the household friendly face of Marvel‘s blockbuster, The Avengers. Before The Avengers,…
How Many Styles of Tattooing Can You Spot in One Tattoo?
March 6, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day comes from the incredible Rember Orellana! Orellana is based at Dark Age Tattoo Studio in Denton, Texas. and currently booked through March 2017! That’s one…
Tattoos Inspired by Michelangelo
March 5, 2015
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known as simply Michelangelo, was one of the greatest painters and sculptors in art history. Best known for his famous paintings that adorn the…
What is a Tattoo Collector?
March 5, 2015
Meet Victor. Victor is what we like to call a tattoo collector. Based in Orange County, California, Victor has been getting tattooed since he was 13 years old. Don’t worry,…
Can You See All Three Images Hidden In This Tattoo?
March 5, 2015
Salvador Dali is one of the most influential surrealist painters in art. His work (and mustache) have become iconic in the last century as well as extremely popular subject matters…
Have Morning Coffee with the Pumpkin King
March 5, 2015
Creating a masterpiece of stop-motion animation like The Nightmare Before Christmas is a grueling task to undertake. We’re guessing that plenty of coffee is needed to keep the animators up to…
Death by Cupcake
March 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is good enough to eat! Check out this amazing cupcake by tattoo artist Phil Garcia. Garcia is well known for his amazing skull tattoos, consistently…
What Lies Behind Her Mask?
March 5, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome full back piece by the talented Johan Finné. Finné is currently based in Helsingborg, Sweden and has twenty years of experience in the industry.…
The Bold and Beautiful Whitney
March 5, 2015
Fortune favors the bold, as they say, and it is certainly smiling upon Whitney Page. Today’s Inked Girl of the Day had spend ten long years working as a hairdresser…
8 Tips To Make Tattoos Hurt Less
March 4, 2015
It’s a pretty well known fact that tattoos are going to hurt, and for the most part, there’s no way to eliminate all of the pain, but there are a…
Buzzing Blackwork
March 4, 2015
Black is the most common color for tattoo ink. It’s used in almost every form of tattooing, whether it be for bold outlines, black and grey pieces, or just shading.…
Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand
March 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…
Just Look At That Smile
March 4, 2015
Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…
Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek
March 3, 2015
Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…
Lauren Starkiller Is out of This World
March 3, 2015
When you have a name like Lauren Starkiller, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, you better be prepared to back it up. The incredibly sexy Lauren is certainly up to…
Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos
March 3, 2015
As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…
Smells Like Tattoo Spirit
March 3, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing portrait by Mikko. Mikko is a highly talented artist based at Precious Tattoo in Tampere, Finland. He is best known for his…
Buried in Roses
March 3, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Luca Natalini. Natalini is a very diverse artist who can work in both color and black and grey. Her signature style is a…
This Rib Cage is All the Rage
March 2, 2015
The ribs are one of the trickiest and most painful places to put a tattoo, and yet people continue to get amazing rib ink every day. One of the coolest…
Ankle Tattoos
March 2, 2015
Sometimes the best things come in the tiniest packages. While the ankle may not be the largest of canvases for a tattoo, it does provide a cool space for some…
Snake Bites
March 2, 2015
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…
Morbid Monarch
March 2, 2015
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,…
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Timmy B Has Tattooing in His Heart
February 27, 2015
When it comes to new school style tattooing few artists are as well known and respected as Timmy B. One might even say that Timmy has tattooing in his heart.…
Gargantuan and Gorgeous
February 27, 2015
For the last couple of weeks, illustrative tattoo artist London Reese has been documenting the progress of his latest full back piece on Instagram. Now that the piece is finished,…
Think Before You Ink
February 27, 2015
Thinking about getting a new tattoo but not sure if you’re going to like the placement? Or maybe you are thinking about getting your very first tattoo and are still…
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
This Tattoo Passes with Flying Colors
February 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Sean McCready. Skilled in both color and black and grey tattoos, McCready is best known for his color work, which…
Woody Comes to Life
February 26, 2015
Every once in a great while we see a tattoo that is so insane that it makes us do a double take. This 3D tattoo of Toy Story’s Woody is definitely…
Watchful Watercolor
February 26, 2015
Watercolor tattoos are some of the most innovative tattoos out there right now. By imitating another medium, watercolor tattoos have transformed a lot of what was thought could be done…
John Borowski’s Inside Look at the Art of Vincent Castiglia
February 26, 2015
Vincent Castiglia is a remarkable artist. Having worked in a variety of media throughout his artistic career, including tattooing, Castiglia is best known for his paintings done exclusively in blood.…
Knuckle Tattoos That Will Crack You Up
February 26, 2015
There’s no argument about it, knuckle tattoos are so cool. There’s just so many creative things that you can do with the knuckles. You can cover them with a bunch…
Bursting with Color
February 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Ish Schuurbiers. Best known as Tattoo Ish, Schurrbiers is a highly talented realism artist based in Curacao. But have no fear,…
The Final Countdown
February 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible black and grey piece by Miguel Bohigues. The skull is a timeless image that has been around since the birth of man,…
These Parents Just Got the Most Heartfelt Tattoos for Their Daughter
February 26, 2015
Tattoos have taken on many new purposes in the last decade that greatly surpass just decorative body art. They’ve been used for therapeutic purposes, scar color blending, and medical informants,…
Batman Returns for Batman: Arkham Knight
February 25, 2015
Batman fans and Arkham gamers rejoice! The trailer for the final installment of Rocksteady‘s Batman Arkham Trilogy, Batman: Arkham Knight, is finally here! The Joker may be dead, but Batman…
Skeletal Frame of Mind
February 25, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this beautiful skull and flower thigh piece. The piece features a classic, almost illustrative, skull amid a collection of highlight pieces. The color saturation…
What Does the Fox Tattoo Say?
February 25, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing side piece by Eva Mpatshi. Mpatshi is best known for her sketch work style that incorporates elements of watercolor, trash polka, black…
Tattoos in Space!
February 24, 2015
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…
Two Tattoos are Better Than One
February 24, 2015
Tattoos that connect one part of the body to another part are some of the coolest tattoos visually when done properly. Houston Patton, one half of the partnership that makes…
Portfolio Peek: Boris
February 24, 2015
Boris is one of the biggest names in tattooing. Having first got his start in 1992, he has been an icon and mentor for various color realism artists such as…
Unbelievable Portrait Murals by Guido van Helten
February 24, 2015
Australian artist Guido van Helten has turned entire cities into picture albums thanks to his enormous murals. Van Helten has a style that brings to mind old photos from an…
Pick Your Poison
February 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…
The Tattooed Bouquet
February 24, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Xoil. Xoil is a very unique tattoo artist based in France who is best known for his tattoos that showcase…
The Reaper’s Angel
February 23, 2015
Guardian angels and grim reapers are very common subject matters in tattoo imagery, but every so often, a client comes along who wants to have both an angel and a…
Venomous Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…
Improving on Emma Stone’s Tattoo from Birdman
February 23, 2015
It was no surprise whenBirdman (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) walked away with the Academy Award for Best Picture last night. The film had everything you want out of a…
Funky Fresh Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by Piotr Gie. Gie is based out of Dundee, Scotland, at one of the country’s top rated tattoo studios, Rock ‘n’…
The Flower That Refuses to Wilt
February 20, 2015
Every man in the world wishes that there was some sort of magical flower that never wilts. This way they wouldn’t have to drop a bundle buying flowers for their…
Dystopian Decay: The Art of Scott G. Brooks and Jed Leiknes
February 20, 2015
The flawed growth of nature or the post-mortem effects of corruption, which one do you find more intriguing? This Saturday, February 21st, artists Scott G. Brooks and Jed Leiknes will…
Fresh Paint: Anthony Clarkson
February 20, 2015
There is something very alluring about dark art. No, not the evil magic you find in fantasy novels like Harry Potter, but real macabre, gothic, and horror-style works of art…
Can You Guess What Inspired These Disney-Themed Tattoos?
February 20, 2015
Who doesn’t love a classic Disney film or taking a summer trip to Disney World? For some people, however, just watching the movie or visiting the amusement park is not…
Dying for Black and Grey
February 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Victor Modafferi. Modafferi is the owner and head tattooist at Bullseye Tattoos in Staten Island, New York. He is best known for his…
Eight-Legged Masterpiece
February 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Carl Grace. Grace is best known for his black and grey realism work and has become an iconic figure in…
Would You Tattoo Your Eye?
February 19, 2015
The most avid tattoo collectors all eventually run into the same dilemma—they run out of virgin skin. No problem, just tattoo your eyeballs! At first it’s hard to believe that it…
Jack the Ripper
February 19, 2015
3D tattoos and ripped skin ink illusions are always fun pieces to look at. They bend your mind just a little bit every time, and when done well, will uphold…
Tattoos by Michael Taguet
February 19, 2015
Portraiture and realism are becoming some of the most popular styles of tattooing right now, and with so many new artists popping up every day, we get the chance to…
The Mash-Up Artist
February 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…
Painted in Ink
February 19, 2015
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…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
Riveting Rib Ink
February 18, 2015
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…
The World’s Prettiest Pirate
February 18, 2015
“I must have been a pirate in another life,” Sarah Giampapa explains. “All I want to do is drink rum and break the law.” While being a pirate was probably…
Who Should Go Down in Tattoo History?
February 18, 2015
Tattooing is becoming quite the popular art form nowadays, but it is still heavily rooted in ancient and tribal histories. While we know a lot about where tattooing came from…
Phenomenal Photorealism
February 18, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his impeccable color portraiture, which has made him a highly respected icon in…
Magnificent Minimalism
February 18, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this rad piece by Duke Riley. Riley is best known for his minimal style comprised entirely of black line work. Unlike many line work…
Finding the Beauty in Death
February 17, 2015
It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to say that Paul Koudounaris has spent more time with the dead than with the living over the last decade. Koudounaris has…
12 Tips For Tattoo Shop Etiquette
February 17, 2015
You never want to be “that guy” in the tattoo shop who is haggling for a lower price, criticizing the tattooist’s design, and basically telling everyone in the shop how…
Crazy Cohesive Collaboration
February 17, 2015
Tattoo collaborations are a growing trend in the industry as more artists are coming together to bring about one of a kind tattoos inked and designed by multiple tattooists. One…
Smokin’ Ink
February 17, 2015
Today’s skull of the day pick goes to David Sivak. This Ukrainian artist is best known for his color surrealism, and there is no shortage of that in today’s pick.…
Monster Mash
February 17, 2015
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…
My Mom’s Cooler Than Your Mom
February 16, 2015
Let’s face it parents, there is only a small window of time when your children worship the ground that you walk on. You might as well enjoy it while you…
Art You Can’t Wait to Eat
February 16, 2015
Nathan Shields thought of the best possible way to get his kids to eat their breakfast–by turning their boring old pancakes into works of art. Shileds came up with the…
Traditional Samoan Hand Tap Tattooing
February 16, 2015
Ever wonder what getting a traditional hand-poked tattoo looks like? Well, Sullen TV is here to show you! In this latest episode of Tattoo Timelapse, Sullen TV got up close…
America’s Tattoo
February 16, 2015
President’s Day is a holiday celebrated to honor some of the remarkable men that helped make America what it is today. Men like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, whose dedication…
Bed of Roses (and Skulls)
February 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…
Buzzin’ with Ink
February 16, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful color piece by Megan Jean Morris. Morris is known for her phenomenal realism and is equally skilled in both color and black…
El Fibs’ Phenomenal Nine Piece Cover Up
February 13, 2015
El Fibs is a crazy talented tattoo artist based at La Galeria Tattoo Studio in Puerto Rico. Recently he took up a brand new project that involves making one cohesive…
13 Freaky Facts about Friday the 13th
February 13, 2015
Friday the 13th is known as a day of bad luck. For decades it has held weight in western culture as a day to avoid black cats and spilling salt.…
Jon Mesa’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2015
This year I have the good fortune to be celebrating Valentine’s Day with my beautiful girlfriend and exploring one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris, France. Valentine’s…
Fun with Floral
February 13, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Lee Piercy! Skulls are some of the most common images used for tattoos, so as time has gone on and…
Watchful Ink
February 13, 2015
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…
Tattooists and Their Valentines
February 12, 2015
Valentine’s Day is almost here! So in celebration of the holiday of love, we wanted to show a little love for some of our favorite tattoo artists and their special…
Inked with Flying Colors
February 12, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this highly original piece by Alex Bruz. We are obsessed with the darker, demonic side of this skull along with the incredible choice in…
Dapper Done Right
February 12, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this dapper duck by Timmy B. Timmy B is one of the best known New School tattoo artists in the industry and upholds a…
This Redhead Will Set Your Heart on Fire
February 12, 2015
Few things will set a man’s heart ablaze like a beautiful woman with fiery red hair. After taking a look at Erna von Pentz, today’s Inked Girl of the Day,…
That’s Using Your Head
February 11, 2015
Ivano Natale was really using his head when he designed the amazing tattoo you see above. OK, that was a bad joke, we’re sorry. Please don’t let our poor attempt…
Bite Me
February 11, 2015
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…
Inking Ireland
February 11, 2015
We probably all know Ami James from his work with TLC‘s Miami Ink and NY Ink, but the celebrity tattooist and shop owner has broadened his horizons so much more…
Roses are Red, But Skulls are Blue
February 11, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing color fantasy piece by the incredible Boris. Boris is one of the most looked up to artists in the industry and for…
Phenomenal Free Hand
February 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible free hand piece by Jesse Levitt. Levitt was the dark horse at this year’s first annual Inked Empire State Tattoo Expo by…
Classic Beauty with a Modern Twist
February 11, 2015
The truly great things never go out of style. For example, pin-up girls. Obviously we are huge fans of pin-ups here at Inked, and today’s Inked Girl of the Day…
Kids Ink
February 10, 2015
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…
Kids Ink
February 10, 2015
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…
I Heart My Sternum Tattoo
February 10, 2015
Sternum tattoos are slowly becoming more and more popular, just as underboob and sideboob pieces have been. Though not as discreet as underboob tattoos, they are still just as sexy.…
Kids Ink
February 10, 2015
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…
Dead Rising
February 10, 2015
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.…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
Feminine and Floral
February 9, 2015
Big or small, back pieces always have the chance to be beautiful. Here at INKED we love all back pieces as long as they display a keen eye for detail and…
Deadly Whiskey
February 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intoxicating piece by Steven Compton. This New School tattooer adds a splash of realism to all of his pieces making his animated images…
Two Heads Are Better Than One
February 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this surrealism kitty by Josh Stephens. Stephens is best known for his solid blackwork pieces and his incredible spin on the American traditional style.…
Tattoos for Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2015
Roses are red. Violets are blue. This Valentine’s Day we want a new tattoo! As February 14th approaches love is not only in the air, but also in the ink…
This Art is Bananas!
February 6, 2015
Thank goodness Stephan Brusche didn’t listen when his mother told him not to play with his food. Instead, Brusche elevated playing with his food to an art form. The native…
Tattoos and BFFs Last Forever
February 6, 2015
Being someone’s BFF is a serious role because you’re not just best friends, you’re best friends forever. So it’s a good thing then that tattoos also last forever, and when…
Skeletal Shapes of Realism
February 6, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…
Wonderful Watercolors
February 6, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous stylized butterfly by Ivana Belakova. Belakova, also known as Ivana TattooArt, is best known for her painterly and somewhat abstract style of…
Tattoo Topic: Social Media Comments
February 5, 2015
Social media is a key element to promoting a tattoo artist’s portfolio, so many of the top artists in the industry have accounts on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter filled with…
Kickin’ It New School
February 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Shawn Will. This cool thigh piece displays a fun twist between Neo-traditional and the animated New School style that has…
Pretty in Ink
February 5, 2015
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…
Classic Comics as Tattoos – The Paintings of Sandra Chevrier
February 4, 2015
Comic books and tattoos are two of our favorite vices here at Inked, naturally we adore the paintings of Sandra Chevrier. Chevirer paints beautiful women and then covers their bodies…
Tattoo Timelapse: Steve Soto
February 4, 2015
Want to know what it would be like to get tattooed by black and grey wizard Steve Soto? Well now Sullen TV gives you an inside look at one of…
‘Til Death Do Us Part
February 4, 2015
As tattoo technology advances, so do the styles and techniques artists use to bring about their amazing works. Over the last few years we have seen a tremendous growth in…
Skeletal Freestyle
February 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this badass piece by Jay Freestyle. Freestyle tattoos just like his name says he does: with a freedom to his style. His work is…
Portraiture That’s Out of This World
February 4, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous surrealistic tattoo by Pietro Sedda. Sedda is best known for his out-of-the-box spin on portraits. Utilizing a Neo-traditional style, Sedda creates amazing…
David Hale’s Tattoo Menagerie
February 3, 2015
If you take one second to look through the impressive portfolio of David Hale two things become abundantly clear: his line work is impeccable and he is an enormous animal…
Spooky Tourism: Top 8 Fatal Attractions
February 3, 2015
When it comes to vacations, not everyone wants to be the tourist who goes to the beaches, famous monuments, or shopping centers. Perhaps you like graveyards, crypts, and taxidermy instead.…
The Beauty of the Yakuza Style
February 3, 2015
The Yakuza style of tattooing is one of the most well-known traditional forms of body art still practiced today. The Yakuza, also known as the Japanese criminal underworld, were famous…
Fatal by Nature
February 3, 2015
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…
Tattoo the Force
February 3, 2015
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…
Back in Black (and Grey)
February 2, 2015
Is there any better way for an artist to showcase his skills than by doing a large scale back piece? In the hands of the right artist the possibilities are…
Fresh Paint with Pop Surrealist Richard J. Oliver
February 2, 2015
The modern tattoo industry is filled to the brim with incredible artists from all over the world ranging in a variety of styles that seem to almost transcend what can…
Is This Guy The Coolest Dad Ever?
February 2, 2015
One of the best parts of being a kid is doodling. Everything from coloring at home to art class in school gives kids the creative freedom to draw and design…
Adorned Afterlife
February 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Joe Matisa. Matisa works in a variety of styles, but is best known for his cross between illustrative and realism,…
Tattooed Teddy
February 2, 2015
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…
Top 5 Tattoo Studios in NYC
January 30, 2015
New York City is the top tattooed city in America boasting 277 tattoo shops throughout its five boroughs. With so many shops and artists to choose from, you can pretty…
Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages
January 30, 2015
Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…
Deadly Roses
January 30, 2015
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…
Hands On Ink
January 30, 2015
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…
Tattoos To Go Mad For
January 29, 2015
What’s the best way to celebrate your very merry unbirthday? With some new ink, of course! Here at INKED we’ve seen a tremendous amount of Alice in Wonderland tattoos and…
Wear Your Selfie On Your Sleeve
January 29, 2015
Is this a good angle? What’s the better filter, Lo-Fi or X-Pro II? Is there even an X-Pro I? Should I add a vignette? These are all questions much too…
Tattoo Topic: Heavy or Light Handed?
January 29, 2015
Is there really such a thing as being heavy handed or light handed when tattooing someone? Does a particular artist or style mean that a tattoo could hurt more or…
Ladies in Ink: Behind the Scenes
January 29, 2015
Want to know what it’s like to go behind the scenes of an INKED cover shoot? Well Sullen TV has the inside footage as they take you through the day…
Skeletal Surrealism
January 29, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is another masterpiece by Phil Garcia. Known for his love of skull tattoos, today’s pick is a bit trippier than most of Garcia’s work. We…
Fantasies of Realism
January 29, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…
Who Had the First Tattoos?
January 28, 2015
We live in a fast-paced world where everything seems to be constantly changing. Considering how unthinkable our entire society would be to someone who lived only 100 years ago, it’s…
Winging It
January 28, 2015
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,…
Eyes are Windows to the Soul
January 28, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this epic piece by Sławomir Myśków. Myśków is an artist known for his incredible work in both color and black and grey realism. Not only does…
Pretty in Pink
January 28, 2015
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…
Keepin’ It Traditional
January 27, 2015
It’s a well known fact that getting a tattoo on the top of your foot is going to hurt, but day in and day out we constantly see some amazing…
What’s Under There? A Tattoo?
January 27, 2015
There is a long and storied history of men getting caught ogling women’s chests, one can assume that this has been going on since the dawn of time. Now, before…
Make the Most of Your Snow Day
January 27, 2015
Snow day! Wooohoooo! Thanks to winter storm Juno most of the northeastern part of the United States is enjoying a snow day today. Instead of getting up at the crack…
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a New Tattoo!
January 27, 2015
Underboob and side boob tattoos have become more and more popular over the last several years. As the trend has grown, we have come across some very original ideas for…
It’s All In The Hand You’re Dealt
January 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this realistic skull by Chris Block. Block is the co-owner of Fallout Tattoo in Germany and best known for his horror realism. Equally skilled…
The Cat’s Meow
January 27, 2015
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…
The Beautifully Dark Tattoos of Riccardo Cassese
January 27, 2015
When it comes to creating breathtaking tattoos that have a just a hint of the macabre few can equal the work of Riccardo Cassese. Based in Barcelona, Cassese specializes in…
Street Art and Murals by Fin Dac
January 26, 2015
Street art has really taken off in the last decade, and muralist Fin Dac is one of the most original artists leaving his mark on walls all around the world.…
Deadly Combinations
January 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing watercolor skull by Andres Acosta. Acosta is typically known for his amazing rose morphs in which he blends everyday objects with realistic…
Victor Portugal Is Back At It
January 26, 2015
Victor Portugal is one of the most respected large-scale tattooists in the industry. Known for his signature black and grey surrealist style, his work is easily recognizable and always of…
A New Approach To Old School
January 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous piece by Nicklas Westin. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Westin has over 25 years of experience tattooing. His signature style takes a new…
Masters of Camouflage
January 23, 2015
People always say that tattoos are permanent, and for the most part they are, but with modern technology and some really talented artists that tattoo from your college trip to…
A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
Alien vs. Portraiture
January 23, 2015
Sullen TV presents an inside look behind the work of tattoo artist Josh Hagan in this latest episode of Portfolio Peek. Hagan is best known for his color realism, though…
The Surrealist’s Banjo
January 23, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Freshly Inked cover artist Russ Abbott. Abbott is the owner of Ink & Dagger Tattoo and best known for his…
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
January 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Javier Obregon. This tattoo was so well designed that it needed two arms to bring it to life. If you look…
You Won’t Believe How Many Hot Photos are in the New Inked Girls
January 22, 2015
The new issue of Inked Girls is out and we’re having trouble believing how many sexy women we were able to fit in it. Seriously. Packing this much into just…
Winged-Wonder
January 22, 2015
Redbull might give you wings, but we guarantee they aren’t as cool as the ones you can get from ink. This incredible back piece has quickly become one of our…
Baby Come Back To Me
January 22, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable back piece by Matteo Pasqualin. This Italian tattoo artist is known for his incredible work in black and grey realism. Whether he’s…
Everyone Hail to the Pumpkin King
January 22, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Joe Matisa. Matisa is a New Jersey based tattoo artist and shop…
The Return of the Robotic Tattooer
January 22, 2015
The French team behind the 3D-printing tattoo machine is back at it. The group whose viral video of a machine designed to tattoo a person without the use of an…
After 23 Years of Tattooing, Legendary Tattooist Gets His First Tattoo
January 21, 2015
The Hungarian tattooist simply known as Boris is one of the most respected and looked up to artists in the industry. With 23 years experience as a professional tattooer, his…
‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre
January 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…
Morbidly Morphed Skulls
January 21, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is brought to you by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is a highly talented fantasy color realism artist who can be found frequently guest-spotting at The Rock…
A Thai Twist by the Marvelous Mimp
January 21, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing back piece by Thai tattoo artist Mimp. This Bangkok-based tattoo artist specializes in combing traditional Japanese and Thai styles in order to…
Have Tattoos? Forget About Getting a License to Kill
January 20, 2015
Do you have inspirations of becoming a real life version of James Bond? Well hopefully you don’t have any visible tattoos or your dreams of wooing women and drinking martinis…
Ilma Gore’s “Tattoo Me” Project Suspended and Revamped
January 20, 2015
Ilma Gore, the 22-year-old behind the “Tattoo Me” Kickstarter offering to tattoo your name on her body for just $10, successfully raised over $11,000 in the few days that her crowd…
(Spell)Check Yourself
January 20, 2015
Avoid tattoo nightmares with lettering tattoos. Learn how to prevent misspellings and ensure your ink is perfect the first time.
Drew Apicture’s Epic Ink
January 20, 2015
Check out this amazing black and grey tattoo by Drew Apicture. Explore his portfolio of stunning realism tattoos.
Skull of the Day: Kickin’ It New School
January 19, 2015
Discover the whimsical and colorful Skull of the Day by Timmy B. This New School tattoo design is a unique take on an iconic image.
Will the Guy with the Romney Face Tattoo Get New Ink for 2016?
January 16, 2015
Discover the fascinating story of Eric Hartsburg, the man who tattooed Mitt Romney's logo on his face for $15,000.
Skull of the Day: Memento Mori
January 16, 2015
Check out JP Alfonso's incredible skull tattoo featuring a morphed clock design. Don't miss this stunning memento mori masterpiece.
Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub
January 15, 2015
Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.
Stop! Collaborate and Listen
January 15, 2015
So you want to get a new tattoo? Right now you’re probably scouring Instagram trying to find that perfect artist with a one of a kind style to fit the…
Hitting the Road with Kyle Dunbar: Don’t Get That Name Tattoo!
January 15, 2015
Embark on a tattooed adventure with Ink Master contestant Kyle Dunbar. Join him as he travels the country as a roving tattoo artist.
Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk
January 15, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…
Skull of the Day: Illusions of the Dead
January 15, 2015
Uncover the hidden illusions in Piotr Deadi Dedel's stunning tattoo art. These optical illusions will amaze and captivate you.
Diehard Fan Gets Tattoo of the Totti Selfie
January 14, 2015
Discover the phenomenon of selfies: from viral moments to tattoos, explore the impact of self-expression in the digital age.
Urban Meyer Plans Some Ink to Celebrate National Championship
January 13, 2015
Urban Meyer fulfills his promise to get a tattoo after leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a National Championship victory.
Black and Grey Takeover: Jun Cha Launches MONARC Studios
January 13, 2015
Join LA-based tattoo artist Jun Cha on January 22 for the MONARC Studios pop-up gallery launch, featuring his black and grey tattoos and fine art.
Skull of the Day: Roses in the Ribcage
January 13, 2015
Discover today's featured skull tattoo by Justin Jakus. This LA-based artist's creative twist includes a full skeleton filled with red roses.
Awesome Underboob Ink
January 13, 2015
Discover the elegance of underboob tattoos, a trending and high-quality body art. Explore our top picks and learn why they're not the new tramp stamp.
Kickstarter’s New “Tattoo Me” Campaign
January 12, 2015
Illma Gore's Kickstarter project, "Tattoo Me," offers backers the chance to design tattoos for her body. Pledge $10 for your name or $1,000 for custom designs.
NSFW: Woman Gets Pricked
January 12, 2015
Holly Aston shares her regret over DIY tattoos inked by friends during a party. Thanks to the UK show Bodyshockers, she's getting them removed with laser treatments.
Skull of the Day
January 12, 2015
Discover the stunning skull tattoo of the day by Phil Garcia. With impeccable shading and depth, this skull stands out as a true work of art.
Tattoo Lingo
January 9, 2015
Curious about tattoo terminology? Here are the common tattoo terms, lingo and slang so you know what they mean the next time you step into a tattoo studio.
Inked for a Cause: Dirk Vermin
January 9, 2015
Get to know Dirk Vermin: a tattoo artist, business owner, and advocate for children, animals, and cancer research.
Charlie Hebdo Tattoo Honors Victims
January 8, 2015
Discover the powerful response of the arts community to the Charlie Hebdo attack through a tattoo that symbolizes freedom of speech.
Breaking Fad: Inking the Antihero Walter White
January 7, 2015
Explore the dark and compelling world of Walter White in Breaking Bad. Uncover his loathsome traits and the reasons behind his tattooed fame.
Sailor Jerry Meets David Lynch in These Twin Peaks Pinups
December 23, 2014
Most fans of the cult-classic TV series Twin Peaks will likely admit that they had little to no idea of what was actually going on in the show. Hell, the…
American Horror Story’s Historical Tattooed Freak Show
December 23, 2014
Dive into the world of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Uncover the unique characters and chilling storylines of this captivating season.
When Art and Science Collide
December 22, 2014
Unleash your inner science nerd with these mind-blowing examples of how science can be totally cool and badass.
Did Thomas Edison Invent the Tattoo Machine?
December 18, 2014
Every school child knows that Thomas Edison was perhaps the most prolific inventor in the history of the United States. The light bulb? Edison. The phonograph? Edison. The telephone? Yep,…
Beyond the Ink – Tim Hendricks
December 18, 2014
Tattoo artist Tim Hendricks shares his journey in photography, favorite cameras, influences and being on NY Ink. Discover his unique approach to capturing moments on film.
Meet Your New Ink Master: Jason Clay Dunn
December 18, 2014
Don't miss the exciting season finale of Ink Master Rivals. See the live unveiling of the 35-hour master canvases and find out the winner.
Meet Your New Ink Shrink: Sarah Miller
December 16, 2014
Discover "Ink Shrinks," Spike TV's new tattoo show debuting Dec 16. See how tattoos serve as alternative therapy with artists Sarah Miller, Timothy Boor, and Justin Nordine.
Ink Master Rivals Season Finale
December 16, 2014
Ink Master Rivals' season finale sees Cleen Rock One, Erik Siuda, and Jason Clay Dunn competing with 35-hour master canvases. Watch tonight at 10pm EST on Spike TV to see who wins!
Tattoo Topic: Chatty Clients
December 16, 2014
Discover what top tattoo artists think about chatty clients in Sullen TV's latest Tattoo Topic episode with insights from Big Meas, Justin Hartman, Josh Duffy, and more.
NY Gov. Cuomo Outlaws Pet Tattoos
December 15, 2014
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.
Art Impersonators
December 12, 2014
Discover IMPERSONATION: An Homage to Robert Wilson by Craig & Karl, featuring Wilson-inspired art and coffee cups. Explore the collection at www.shop.illy.com.
Second Annual Inked Up World Tour Can Art Contest
December 5, 2014
ROCKSTAR ENERGY, SULLEN CLOTHING and INKED MAGAZINE COME TOGETHER FOR SECOND ANNUAL INKED UP WORLD TOUR ‘CAN ART’ CONTEST WITH $25,000 IN PRIZE MONEY Sullen Clothing Hosts Rockstar Energy/Sullen…
Star Wars Fan Gets Episode VII Ink A Year Before Premiere
December 1, 2014
Discover the ultimate Star Wars fandom: a fan gets a tattoo of a droid from the trailer of The Force Awakens within hours of its release.
Tattoo Timelapse: Hailin Fu
November 25, 2014
Getting a full back piece usually takes several sessions and a lot of attention to detail. Typically weeks, months, or even years can separate a session from beginning to final…
Tattoo Topic: Freehand or Stencil?
November 21, 2014
Free hand or stencil? Explore the world of freehand and stencil tattooing. Learn from top artists as they share their thoughts in this engaging video.
Tattoos for Toys
November 20, 2014
Tattoos for Toys! Discover the new era of dolls with tattoos. Lammily Marks brings diversity and creativity to the children's doll industry.
Joey Tattoo Rants: Scratchers
November 19, 2014
Get insights from industry expert Joey Tattoo on major tattoo topics. Discover his thoughts on the tattoo and art worlds at inkedmag.com.
Rockstar Energy Miss Inked Up Calgary 2014
November 18, 2014
The Rockstar Energy Drink Inked Up World Tour 2014 has made its final stop in Calgary, Canada. Alongside the many talented tattoo artists who came out for the convention, there…
MTV’s Tattooed Sledneck: Tosca
November 11, 2014
Dive into the thrilling world of Tattooed Sledneck in Wasilla, Alaska. Join the crew for extreme winter sports and heart-pounding adventures.
Tattoo Timelapse: Ralf Nonnweiler
November 10, 2014
Watch the mesmerizing Sullen TV tattoo timelapse of German artist Ralf Nonnweiler as he brings a black and grey portrait of Doc Brown to life!
Rockstar Energy Miss Inked Up London 2014
November 5, 2014
The Rockstar Energy Drink Inked Up World Tour’s latest stop took the tour to London, England for the tenth annual International London Tattoo Convention. Sullen TV now presents an inside…
The Artistic Realms of Dawn McTeigue
November 3, 2014
Explore the artistic journey of Dawn McTeigue, a talented comic book artist, from her early beginnings to her success in the industry.
Digital Dream Girl: Jessica Rix
October 31, 2014
Explore Jessica Rix's intricate left sleeve tattoo: a compass, helm, anchor, and more symbolize her loved ones and important dates.
Tattoo Topic: Tattoo Artists Who Duplicate Work
October 29, 2014
Discover the impact of duplicated work in the tattoo industry. Hear from top tattoo artists on how they feel about this growing trend.
Feminine Back Tattoos
October 21, 2014
Get inspired with these sexy feminine back tattoos. From colorful waves and lotus flowers to delicate lace designs, find the perfect tattoo for your back.
Tattoo Artist Sarah Miller’s Voyage into Comics
October 21, 2014
Immerse yourself in the world of The Valkyrie's Wode, a captivating tale of a Valkyrie-fighting Viking girl and the power of Norse mythology.
Portfolio Peek: Cleo Wattenström
October 16, 2014
Inked cover artist Cleo Wattenström is a power force in the tattoo world. Currently located in Sweden, she has been focusing her time on bringing her gorgeous black and grey…
Tattoo Timelapse: JP Alfonso
October 14, 2014
Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Atlanta-based tattoo artist, JP Alfonso, known for his stunning black and grey realism.
Artist Trigz Killed by Fatal Gun Shot Wound
October 10, 2014
Michael Christopher Pebley, better known as the artist Trigz, was fatally wounded last evening in North Hollywood. It has been reported by LAPD that he was shot in an intersection after…
Fresh Paint: Jamie Lee Parker
October 9, 2014
Explore the incredible talent of Jamie Lee Parker in the Fresh Paint series. Witness his transition from tattoo apprentice to oil painter.
Body Electric: An Artistic History of Tattoos
October 1, 2014
How often do you pass someone on the street with tattoos and stop to think Wow, tattoos have come a long way in the last 100 years? Well, if you…
Under the Skin: Jeff Gogue
October 1, 2014
Jeff Gogue has over 14 years of experience in the tattoo industry and is best known for his unique large-scale style which takes elements from both traditional Japanese and American…
Tattoo Timelapse: Fernie Andrade
September 30, 2014
Witness the incredible talent of tattoo artist Fernie Andrade as he creates a flawless black and grey portrait of George Washington. Watch the mesmerizing Tattoo Timelapse video here!
Q&A with Tattoo Nightmares’ Producer SallyAnn Salsano
September 2, 2014
Experience Tattoo Nightmares Miami on Spike TV. Join the new cast of artists as they take on the most difficult tattoos in the magic city, bringing their unconventional approach and fresh ideas.
Ink Master Gives Broadway Full Sleeves
August 29, 2014
Experience the incredible artistry of Ink Master's rivals season. Check out the massive tattooed sleeves displayed in Times Square.
31 Viking Tattoos to Inspire the Norse Lover in You
August 26, 2014
Vikings are some of the coolest and most interesting figures in history, still having a cultural impact today. Norse mythology inspired the creation of the superhero Thor and his villainous…
Friendship Tattoos
August 20, 2014
Make every day Galentine's Day with these friendship tattoo ideas.
NFL Training Camp Yields Awesome Tattoos
July 31, 2014
Whether it’s on a football, a program or some other piece of memorabilia, the tasteful flourish of the pen from one of our heroes is a big deal for a lot of people.
Awesome Simpsons Themed Sleeve Wins World Record
July 23, 2014
Few people on this earth will ever reach the level of dedication New Zealander Lee Weir has for The Simpsons. This fact was made apparent after the 27-year-old got the show’s protagonist, Homer, tattooed on his arm 41 times, a record for getting a single character’s likeness tattooed on the body.
Jim Boeheim Tattoo Puzzles Basketball Fans
July 18, 2014
Boeheim seemed pretty amused by the whole scenario, responding in the manner we have come to expect from him after nearly 40 years at the helm of the Syracuse basketball team.
HotShots: Ian Maddox
July 14, 2014
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.
Portfolio Peek with Allan Rivera
July 10, 2014
Sullen TV gives us an inside look at some of Rivera’s favorite pieces in this episode of “Portfolio Peek.”
Fresh Paint with Mat Hurtado
July 3, 2014
Artists ranging from Michael Hussar to Kevin Llewellyn to Chet Zar have found tremendous support for their macabre works within the tattoo community.
Pet Tattoos Put in the Doghouse
June 24, 2014
"it will soon be illegal to tattoo or pierce pets. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the bill into law in the next couple of days, according to the New York Daily News."
Ladies, Ladies! Art Show 2014
May 27, 2014
There's no denying that tattooing has been a male-dominated art form but that's not to say that there aren't hundreds of talented female artists out there.
Why Temporary Tattoos Suck
May 19, 2014
A recent report by the FDA has labeled temporary tattoos as “not necessarily safe.” People have reported developing severe rashes after getting temporary tattoos using “black henna” ink.
Under the Skin with Liz Cook
May 14, 2014
SullenTV presents another "Under the Skin' Episode, featuring Liz Cook.
Carl Zimmer’s Unified Theory of Tattoo
May 12, 2014
“I happened to notice a tattoo of DNA on the arm of a neuroscientist and it got me to wondering if scientists are the sort of people who have lots of tattoos,” Carl Zimmer
Inked Up World Tour: Frankfurt, Germany
May 12, 2014
Sullen TV presents an inside look at the work of several other great international artists such as Daniel Vogt, Randy Engelhard, Moni Marino, and Freshly Inked cover artist, Tattoo Ish.
The Healing Power of Ink
May 1, 2014
The most important tool in fighting cancer is proper medical care but doctors and medicine are far from the only thing needed to rebuild a person who has been ravaged by cancer.
More Feminine Chest Tattoos
April 15, 2014
Here at Inked we have tons of galleries featuring chest tattoos on beautiful, sexy women. Click through to check them out.
Tattoos Cure Cancer
April 14, 2014
For the first major event Guyot recruited 13 of his friends and brought them all into his tattoo shop to ink people with the special Tattoos Cure Cancer designs he had drawn up.
Tattoo Madness Championship
April 4, 2014
Both Portugal and Harris wowed voters with their realistic portraits as Portugal came out of the Realism region and Harris won the Black and Grey region.
SullenTV: Under the Skin with Isaiah Negrete
April 2, 2014
Following in his father's footsteps, Isaiah specializes in black and grey realism and works out of the Shamrock Social Club in Los Angeles, California.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Final Four
March 31, 2014
Tattoo Madness Tournament is here! Your votes have been tallied and we are down to the Final Four in our Tattoo Madness Tournament. Voting is going to be open until Friday April 4th.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Elite Eight
March 27, 2014
Finally we have reached the regional finals; the Elite Eight.
SullenTV: Oil Painting with Michael Hussar
March 26, 2014
Sullen TV presents a new segment of Fresh Paint to give an inside look as Michael Hussar works on his latest piece, Twink.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Realism Round 2
March 19, 2014
Last week we completed Round 1 of the tournament and narrowed the field down to 32 tattoo artists. By the end of this week we'll be left with 16. Today we're giving you Round 2 of Realism.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Japanese Style Round 2
March 18, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Watch This Tattoo Come to Life
March 17, 2014
By taking advantage of some stop-motion animation, a talented tattoo artist, and 11 very helpful friends photographer Evan Hawkins was able to turn a series of tattoos into what may be the first human flip book.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Field Round 1
March 14, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 1
March 13, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Realism Round 1
March 12, 2014
We took 64 tattoo artists and threw them into a bracket divided by four different styles of tattooing: Japanese Style, Black & Grey, Realism and The Field.
SullenTV: Tattoo Timelapse with Aric Taylor
March 12, 2014
Now you can see tattoo artist Aric Taylor's skills in action as Sullen TV presents another episode of Tattoo Timelapse.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Japanese Style Round 1
March 11, 2014
March Madness, St. Patty's Day, and a whole lot of amazing Japanese Tattoos this month.
Tattooing is Magic: Fighting Bullying With ‘My Little Pony’ Ink
February 27, 2014
When Tony Wayne—a tattoo artist at Imperial Tattoo Company in Sugarland, Texas—heard the story he knew that he needed to do something to help out young Michael Morones and his family.
Sullen Angel Chelsea Rae McGinnis
February 24, 2014
We present Chelsea Rae McGinnis, a model, one of the gorgeous Sullen Angels, and one of the few Ms. Inkstravaganzas. And with such a resume, you just have to hear what she has to say.
This Guy Really Likes Fish Sticks
February 19, 2014
One trait that seems to be shared by everyone on Earth is a desire to go to extraordinary lengths in order to get something for free.
Part 2 of Getting Your First Tattoo: Choosing a Shop and Artist
February 14, 2014
Picking the right artist and shop can be difficult, but we can help!
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek w Lettering Specialist Big Sleeps
February 10, 2014
Sullen TV drops another episode of “Portfolio Peek” featuring L.A. based lettering specialist, Big Sleeps.
Funny Tattoo Shop Commercial
February 10, 2014
The people over at Liberty Tattoo in Atlanta, Ga., have created a hilarious commercial highlighting their ability to take horrible tattoos and turn them into masterpieces.
Counting Seahawk Eggs Before They Hatch
January 17, 2014
Every sports fan will talk a lot of smack about how great their team is but it takes a fan with extreme dedication to get a tattoo proclaiming their team as the best.
The Art of Megan Lara
January 16, 2014
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.
Under the Skin with Roman Abrego
January 10, 2014
Sullen TV presents another day in the life, this time with Roman Abrego.
Part 1 of Getting Your First Tattoo: 4 Things to Consider Before Going to a Shop
January 10, 2014
Thinking of getting your first Tattoo?
Inked Professionals: The Glass Blower
January 8, 2014
Erin Krehel, lead glass blower at Hot Sand in Asbury Park NJ, shared with Inkedmag.com what it really means to be a glass blower.
Sullen TV’s Portfolio Peek with Tatu Baby
January 6, 2014
Sullen TV presents us another amazing artists.
Tattoonami
January 2, 2014
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.
Inked’s Second Chance Gift Guide
December 26, 2013
Are you looking for some unique gifts for yourself or a loved one?
Corey Miller’s Perfect Portrait
December 13, 2013
This mash-up between a little girl and her portrait tattoo shows just how amazing Corey Miller is as an artist.
Feminine Chest Tattoos
December 10, 2013
Here are some fantastic chest tattoos for you to check out.
Drawn Together
December 10, 2013
Dad inspired by their kids drawings colors and shades them to perfection.
Save Your Own Skin
December 9, 2013
“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.”
Pop Art Tattoos
December 4, 2013
With inspiration from the likes of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Robert Indiana and Romero Britto, here are some amazing Pop Art tattoos.
Daniel Vodt’s Tattoo Time Lapse
November 25, 2013
SullenTV Tattoo Timelapse presents German artists Daniel Vogt.
Free Pizza For Life
November 22, 2013
Free Pizza? Someone said FREE PIZZA? Would you get a pizza themed tattoo if it guaranteed you a free slice of pizza every day for the rest of your life?
SullenTV: Should Your Tattoo Be Outlined?
November 19, 2013
To outline or to not outline, tis the question.
The Many Sides of the Swastika
November 14, 2013
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.
Mr. Cartoon
November 12, 2013
Artist Patrick Yurick had wanted a tattoo for a long time but was having trouble committing to just one design.
SullenTV: Tattoo Portfolio Peek with Halo
November 12, 2013
Take a peek at Halo's Black Lotus Tattoo shop in Maryland.
HotShots: Bilacous
November 11, 2013
Meet Bilacous an amazing shooter from Portsmouth, England. We pick his brain in the interview below and show his amazing eye in the gallery that follows.
SullenTV: Tattoo Timelapse with Jose Perez Jr.
November 7, 2013
Amazing Black and Grey artist displays incredible skill for portrait tattoos.
Love the Hate Shoes
November 6, 2013
Celebrity Tattoo artist Hate partners up with Oliver Sweeney and The Amy Winehouse Foundation for epic collaboration.
The Fine Art of Nikko Hurtado
October 25, 2013
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.
RI’s Tattooed Librarians
October 24, 2013
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.
Food Art by Klaus Enrique
October 17, 2013
Klaus Enrique proves that playing with your food can be elevated to an art form in this gallery.
Comic Ink Show in Philly
October 17, 2013
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.
Viral Image: Typical Girl Tattoo Form
October 9, 2013
Picture of "Typical Girl Tattoo Form" goes viral.
Halloween Cake Designs
October 4, 2013
Halloween is almost here, check out these Halloween cake designs
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek with Alvin Chong
September 27, 2013
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek with Alvin Chong
New York, the Mother Wave, and a Hail Mary
June 3, 2013
“New York has got something to say. . . New York has got something to say,” was the commentary from Sal Masekela that captioned the win of the 2022 Vans Pipe Masters surf contest on the North Shore of Oahu by New Yorker Balaram Stack.