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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…

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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…

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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…

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Events

Nikko Hurtado Tattoos Mike Tyson’s Portrait On The Game

March 25, 2015

This past weekend marked the eighth annual Musink tattoo convention and music festival. While many people came out to see some of the best artists in the business ink away at…

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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…

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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…

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Fashion

Kat Von D Responds to Controversial Lipstick Name

March 20, 2015

Kat Von D is the most well known tattoo artist in the media of all time. She has starred on two television shows, written three books, and inked countless numbers of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Celebrities

Sexy Samii Ryan Parties Hard

January 26, 2015

For today’s Inked Girl of the Day we turned to the cover girl of the latest Inked Girls, Samii Ryan. Normally our Girls of the Day come from community submissions (if…

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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…

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Culture

Strangers with (Eye) Candy

January 23, 2015

Every child that grew up in the 1980’s and beyond has been told over and over to avoid strangers with candy. Here at Inked we like to live dangerously and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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