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.
What Happens When the Tattoo Industry Won’t Let You In?
September 21, 2026
The artist who couldn’t find a way in is now opening doors for the women coming next.
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Inked Man of the Month August 2026: Josh Is Building a Legacy Through Ink, Family, and Purpose
August 6, 2026
From professional football and psychology to leather craftsmanship and fatherhood, Josh's tattoos tell the story of a life shaped by creativity, resilience, and the people who matter most.
Inked Girl of the Month August 2026: Aimee Spiers Turns Life’s Challenges Into Lasting Art
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From Phoenix to the Las Vegas Strip, Aimee Spiers has built a life fueled by creativity, resilience, and tattoos that tell the story of every chapter she's lived.
She Doesn’t Design Tattoos. She Builds Worlds.
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Instead of fitting into tattooing's established styles, Kate Perets has built a visual language where graffiti, pop culture, and anatomy become one.