When the Relationship Ends but the Tattoo Stays
October 7, 2026
90 Day Fiancé personality and stand-up comedian Sarper Güven opens up about the lips tattoo on his neck, permanent decisions made in love, and finding humor in his next chapter.
Marina Volk’s Painterly Color Realism Is Made for the Body
October 7, 2026
Drawing on classical painting, she uses light, controlled color and composition to turn each client’s idea into a tattoo that belongs to its wearer.
Automation Should Take the Paperwork and Leave the Craft Alone
October 5, 2026
Apprentice was built inside a Philadelphia tattoo shop to handle the admin that eats artists' time. The art stays with the artist.
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Breaking the (Skin) Barriers
October 19, 2026
Harrison Alcock ran out of room on skin, so he built an industry on leather instead.
Your Books Got Busy. Your Software Didn’t.
October 19, 2026
The booking platform built for tattoo artists, from the first inquiry to the final session.
Inked Tattoos of the Week
October 19, 2026
This week’s picks prove there’s always something new to discover in tattooing.
Realism Reduced and Refined
September 21, 2026
Micro-realism tattooing scales down breadth without sacrificing the details.
The Tattoo Industry Has Evolved. Why Are Stencils Still Stuck in the Past?
September 17, 2026
Modern tattooing demands more precision. Stencil technology is finally catching up.
This Hawaii Tattoo Shop Is Doing It Right
September 16, 2026
Inside the people, philosophy, and business model that have turned Black Palette into one of Waikiki’s standout tattoo destinations.
Imbibe the Vibe
September 15, 2026
After more than 30 years of helping to define trip hop, Tricky returns with another intoxicating album.
The Way In Matters
September 14, 2026
Tattoo schools offer access and structure, but historic tattooing culture could be at risk.