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…
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Blind Artist ‘Can’t See Sh*t,’ Still Tattoos
June 16, 2016
Warning: This story will make you feel like an asshole for all the times you blamed your lack of success on a swollen ankle. Facebook thinks advertising the documentary Can’t…
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…
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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 Girl of the Month: Sabina Kelley on Tattoos, Modeling, and Life in Las Vegas
September 2, 2025
The international pinup icon and TV personality opens up about her tattoo journey, passions, and what’s next in her ever-evolving career.
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…
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…
The Artist Behind James Franco’s Emma Watson ‘Tattoo’
October 30, 2015
Last night actor and notable prankster, James Franco took to Instagram to post a picture of himself with a new tattoo of fellow actor Emma Watson. But don’t worry, the…
Drake’s New Tattoo Honors a Fellow Artist
October 16, 2015
It seems like every day another celebrity has posted pictures of a brand new tattoo that we all go gaga over. The latest to do so was Canada’s favorite rapper…
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…
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…
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…