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Artist Spotlight: Fabian Hellberg
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Anthony Deligio
March 15, 2023
Childhood punishment led to this tattooer to find his true calling as an artist
JK Tattoos
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Travis Barker Gets a Tattoo for His Children
February 13, 2023
The world's most famous drummer added some more black-and-grey from Chuey Quintanar to his tattoo collection
Inking the Magic City
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Tatu Panda has been making his mark in Miami since he was 12, now he's one of the most sought-after tattooers in the game
Suno
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While black-and-grey is sensational on its own, something magical happens when an artist brings color into the mix
Artist Spotlight: Oscar Castano
October 3, 2022
Oscar Castano is a true master of black-and-grey realism
Artist Spotlight: Caro Montoya
December 16, 2021
Specializing in black-and-grey realism, tattoo artist Caro Montoya is making a name for herself.
Artist Spotlight: Becky Salter
November 8, 2021
Becky Salter is producing some of the finest black-and-grey in all of Australia.
Artist Spotlight: Facundo Gil
November 2, 2021
We spoke with black-and-grey guru Facundo Gil about where his love for the style came from, how he got into tattooing and much more.
Artist Spotlight: Nathan Phillips
October 26, 2021
It doesn't matter what style of tattoo you're looking for, Nathan Phillips is up to the task.
Chris Farley Tattoos
July 8, 2021
Chris Farley was a comedic genius who was taken away from us far too soon, but his legacy will live on forever.
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Travis Barker Adds a Spiderweb Tattoo to His Collection
July 21, 2020
The world's most famous drummer got the tattoo in a late night session with black-and-grey master Chuey Quintanar.
Lone Wolf
May 15, 2020
Winnipeg tattoo artist Dave Lao discusses Sedona, Greek Mythology and opening a tattoo shop
Levi 70Six Brings Talent, Passion and Precision to Each One of His Tattoos
March 10, 2020
We caught up with this UK artist to learn about his how he became a tattooer and who he's dying to get tattooed by
Black-and-Grey Master Eric Marcinizyn Talks Perfecting His Craft
March 9, 2020
Learn how this artist became one of the industry's finest
Odell Beckham Jr. Gets a Kobe Tattoo
February 11, 2020
The Browns star became the latest athlete to ink a tribute to the late Lakers legend.
This Artist’s Joker Tattoo Went Viral on Instagram
February 6, 2020
Avihoo Ben Gida breaks down the rules of black-and-grey
Happy Black (and Grey) Friday!
November 29, 2019
While everyone is shopping this Black Friday, why don't we enjoy some killer black and grey tattoos
Jeff Goldblum Is on a Hunt to Understand Tattoos
November 21, 2019
The movie star explores our domain in the next episode of 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum'
Roger Stone Is Going to Jail and Taking His Nixon Tattoo with Him
November 15, 2019
Donald Trump's buddy was found guilty of lying to protect the president on Friday
Get Ready for Doctor Sleep with These The Shining Tattoos
November 4, 2019
We go back to the Overlook Hotel and pay homage to the classic Kubrick film
The Tattooed Community Mourns the Death of Colorado Tattoo Artist Jayce Wallingford
October 29, 2019
Honoring Wallingford with some of his tattoo highlights, and the praise from his friends, family, and the tattooed community.
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…
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’.…
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…
Rick Ross Behind-the-Scenes for Inked Magazine’s February Cover [Video]
January 26, 2018
Rick Ross shares thoughts on loyalty and persistence as we go behind the scenes at his cover shoot for Inked Magazine.
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…
Delicate Dot Work. Powerful Tattoos! — Oshin Ink
May 31, 2017
Balance and Strength in Ink! As we all know there are different styles when it comes to tattooing — traditional, realism, tribal, watercolor, etc., and all tattoos project strength regardless…
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…
Jacob Whitesides Gets a Tattoo That’s Out of This World
February 24, 2017
Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides may make his living melting the hearts of ladies across the country, but once upon a time, the 19-year-old dreamt of being an astronaut, an adorable…
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: 20 SICK Portrait Tattoos
February 3, 2017
Back in the day people used to carry around pictures of their loved ones in their wallets, now people get portrait tattoos of their loved ones instead. Some of the…
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…
Inked’s Thoughts on the Exciting ‘Ink Master’ Finale
May 25, 2016
Last night Anthony Michaels was named the winner in the seventh season of Spike TV’s Ink Master in the exciting live finale. It was a fitting end to an action…
Masculine Tattoos
October 5, 2015
Not every flower tattoo is girly, and not every skull tattoo is manly; it all depends on the artist and design. For those of you who don’t know or have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tattoos Inspired by Mexican Culture
May 5, 2015
Today is Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of when General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin was able to lead the Mexican army to an unlikely victory over the French at the Battle…
It’s a Fine Line Between Good and Evil
April 10, 2015
For many of us life is simply a struggle to walk the line between good and evil but few people make that struggle look nearly as fun as Haylie Lelliott,…
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…
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…
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…
Ink the Line
March 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day goes to this amazing portrait of Johnny Cash by Vinny Romanelli! Romanelli began his tattooing career in 2001 and now finds himself working at New…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Two Skulls Are Better Than One
March 16, 2015
They say that two heads are better than one so that’s why the good people at Black Label created the Double Skull Cord Bracelet. This bracelet, today’s InkedShop Product of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Sneak Preview of the New Freshly Inked w/ Danny Lepore
March 10, 2015
The April/May issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit newsstands but you don’t have to wait any longer before getting a look at what is waiting inside. This issue…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
A Beauty Covered in Black and Grey
February 26, 2015
When it comes to choosing her tattoos Sammy King, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, isn’t picky about the subject matter. Her ink has been influenced by all sorts of…
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,…
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…
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…
You Have to See this British Bombshell
February 20, 2015
Anna Sherdley-Davies, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, comes to us from Blackpool in the United Kingdom. It’s hard to think of a city with a more badass name than…
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…
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…
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…
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…
50 Shades of Black and Grey
February 13, 2015
Remember all the hoopla about Fifty Shades of Grey. It got to the point where you heard it so many times that you started to tune out whenever you heard…
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…
Under the Skin with Sullen Co-Owner Ryan Smith
February 10, 2015
Sullen has become a huge name in the tattoo, art and alternative fashion industry. They are known for their amazing artist collaborations, high quality t-shirts, and their great videos that…
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.…
Hail to the King, Baby
February 10, 2015
It should go without saying, but it’s good to be the king. The only drawback is that one can’t reign forever, eventually death will prevail. Or will it? Today’s Product…
What Lies Beneath the Skin?
February 5, 2015
A lot of planning and design has to go into optical illusion tattoos to make them work when translated into skin. One of the most popular forms of illusion ink…
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…
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…
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…
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…
She’ll Make You Actually Want to Work Out
January 29, 2015
Despite the great desire to shed holiday poundage we find it difficult to find the motivation to actually get up and go to the gym. Of course, that might be…
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…
A Good Reason to Stay in Bed
January 27, 2015
It’s cold outside. Work sucks. Pants are too constrictive. These are all perfectly acceptable reasons to want to stay in bed all day. Allow us to introduce you to perhaps…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Black and Grey and Gorgeous
January 22, 2015
If we were to describe today’s Inked Girl of the Day, Gabriela Ayala de Falcon, in one word it would be “enchanting.” From the second we opened her profile page…
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…
Sexy Side Piece
January 21, 2015
When it comes to tattoo placement, side pieces are some of our favorites. Though it’s notoriously painful to get your ribs tattooed, side pieces offer great location and a lot…
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: 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.
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.
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!
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.
Comics, Heavy Metal and Tattoos Collide in ‘Sing No Evil’
October 10, 2014
Dive into the captivating world of Sing No Evil, a graphic novel that beautifully captures the essence of avant-garde metal music.
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!
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.”
49er QB Kaepernick Gets Ink By Carlos Torres
July 8, 2014
Like many of Kaepernick’s tattoos the new ink is biblically themed; Torres called it a “money is the root of all evil” tattoo on his Instagram.
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.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 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 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
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.
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.
Take a Crash Course in Tattoo History with ‘Tattoo Nation’
March 10, 2014
History lessons with 'Tattoo Nation'
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.
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Happy Black (and Grey) Friday!
November 29, 2019
While everyone is shopping this Black Friday, why don't we enjoy some killer black and grey tattoos
Jeff Goldblum Is on a Hunt to Understand Tattoos
November 21, 2019
The movie star explores our domain in the next episode of 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum'
Roger Stone Is Going to Jail and Taking His Nixon Tattoo with Him
November 15, 2019
Donald Trump's buddy was found guilty of lying to protect the president on Friday
Get Ready for Doctor Sleep with These The Shining Tattoos
November 4, 2019
We go back to the Overlook Hotel and pay homage to the classic Kubrick film
The Tattooed Community Mourns the Death of Colorado Tattoo Artist Jayce Wallingford
October 29, 2019
Honoring Wallingford with some of his tattoo highlights, and the praise from his friends, family, and the tattooed community.
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…
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’.…
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…
Rick Ross Behind-the-Scenes for Inked Magazine’s February Cover [Video]
January 26, 2018
Rick Ross shares thoughts on loyalty and persistence as we go behind the scenes at his cover shoot for Inked Magazine.
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…
Delicate Dot Work. Powerful Tattoos! — Oshin Ink
May 31, 2017
Balance and Strength in Ink! As we all know there are different styles when it comes to tattooing — traditional, realism, tribal, watercolor, etc., and all tattoos project strength regardless…
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…
Jacob Whitesides Gets a Tattoo That’s Out of This World
February 24, 2017
Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides may make his living melting the hearts of ladies across the country, but once upon a time, the 19-year-old dreamt of being an astronaut, an adorable…
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: 20 SICK Portrait Tattoos
February 3, 2017
Back in the day people used to carry around pictures of their loved ones in their wallets, now people get portrait tattoos of their loved ones instead. Some of the…
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…
Inked’s Thoughts on the Exciting ‘Ink Master’ Finale
May 25, 2016
Last night Anthony Michaels was named the winner in the seventh season of Spike TV’s Ink Master in the exciting live finale. It was a fitting end to an action…
Masculine Tattoos
October 5, 2015
Not every flower tattoo is girly, and not every skull tattoo is manly; it all depends on the artist and design. For those of you who don’t know or have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tattoos Inspired by Mexican Culture
May 5, 2015
Today is Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of when General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin was able to lead the Mexican army to an unlikely victory over the French at the Battle…
It’s a Fine Line Between Good and Evil
April 10, 2015
For many of us life is simply a struggle to walk the line between good and evil but few people make that struggle look nearly as fun as Haylie Lelliott,…
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…
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…
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…
Ink the Line
March 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day goes to this amazing portrait of Johnny Cash by Vinny Romanelli! Romanelli began his tattooing career in 2001 and now finds himself working at New…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Two Skulls Are Better Than One
March 16, 2015
They say that two heads are better than one so that’s why the good people at Black Label created the Double Skull Cord Bracelet. This bracelet, today’s InkedShop Product of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Sneak Preview of the New Freshly Inked w/ Danny Lepore
March 10, 2015
The April/May issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit newsstands but you don’t have to wait any longer before getting a look at what is waiting inside. This issue…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
A Beauty Covered in Black and Grey
February 26, 2015
When it comes to choosing her tattoos Sammy King, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, isn’t picky about the subject matter. Her ink has been influenced by all sorts of…
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,…
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…
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…
You Have to See this British Bombshell
February 20, 2015
Anna Sherdley-Davies, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, comes to us from Blackpool in the United Kingdom. It’s hard to think of a city with a more badass name than…
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…
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…
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…
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…
50 Shades of Black and Grey
February 13, 2015
Remember all the hoopla about Fifty Shades of Grey. It got to the point where you heard it so many times that you started to tune out whenever you heard…
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…
Under the Skin with Sullen Co-Owner Ryan Smith
February 10, 2015
Sullen has become a huge name in the tattoo, art and alternative fashion industry. They are known for their amazing artist collaborations, high quality t-shirts, and their great videos that…
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.…
Hail to the King, Baby
February 10, 2015
It should go without saying, but it’s good to be the king. The only drawback is that one can’t reign forever, eventually death will prevail. Or will it? Today’s Product…
What Lies Beneath the Skin?
February 5, 2015
A lot of planning and design has to go into optical illusion tattoos to make them work when translated into skin. One of the most popular forms of illusion ink…
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…
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…
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…
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…
She’ll Make You Actually Want to Work Out
January 29, 2015
Despite the great desire to shed holiday poundage we find it difficult to find the motivation to actually get up and go to the gym. Of course, that might be…
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…
A Good Reason to Stay in Bed
January 27, 2015
It’s cold outside. Work sucks. Pants are too constrictive. These are all perfectly acceptable reasons to want to stay in bed all day. Allow us to introduce you to perhaps…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Black and Grey and Gorgeous
January 22, 2015
If we were to describe today’s Inked Girl of the Day, Gabriela Ayala de Falcon, in one word it would be “enchanting.” From the second we opened her profile page…
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…
Sexy Side Piece
January 21, 2015
When it comes to tattoo placement, side pieces are some of our favorites. Though it’s notoriously painful to get your ribs tattooed, side pieces offer great location and a lot…
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: 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.
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.
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!
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.
Comics, Heavy Metal and Tattoos Collide in ‘Sing No Evil’
October 10, 2014
Dive into the captivating world of Sing No Evil, a graphic novel that beautifully captures the essence of avant-garde metal music.
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!
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.”
49er QB Kaepernick Gets Ink By Carlos Torres
July 8, 2014
Like many of Kaepernick’s tattoos the new ink is biblically themed; Torres called it a “money is the root of all evil” tattoo on his Instagram.
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.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 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 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
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.
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.
Take a Crash Course in Tattoo History with ‘Tattoo Nation’
March 10, 2014
History lessons with 'Tattoo Nation'
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.
Dillon Forte: Searching for Order in a World of Chaos
February 9, 2024
Dillon Forte’s Vision is Rooted in Sacred Geometry
Artist Spotlight: Patrick Fumfar
April 5, 2023
German tattoo artist Patrick Fumfar is ready to take on every challenge tattooing can offer
Artist Spotlight: Fabian Hellberg
March 23, 2023
Fabian Hellberg is one of the foremost purveyors of black-and-grey realism around
Anthony Deligio
March 15, 2023
Childhood punishment led to this tattooer to find his true calling as an artist
JK Tattoos
March 10, 2023
If you're looking for black-and-grey perfection, you've come to the right place
Travis Barker Gets a Tattoo for His Children
February 13, 2023
The world's most famous drummer added some more black-and-grey from Chuey Quintanar to his tattoo collection
Inking the Magic City
January 25, 2023
Tatu Panda has been making his mark in Miami since he was 12, now he's one of the most sought-after tattooers in the game
Suno
January 13, 2023
While black-and-grey is sensational on its own, something magical happens when an artist brings color into the mix
Artist Spotlight: Oscar Castano
October 3, 2022
Oscar Castano is a true master of black-and-grey realism
Artist Spotlight: Caro Montoya
December 16, 2021
Specializing in black-and-grey realism, tattoo artist Caro Montoya is making a name for herself.
Artist Spotlight: Becky Salter
November 8, 2021
Becky Salter is producing some of the finest black-and-grey in all of Australia.
Artist Spotlight: Facundo Gil
November 2, 2021
We spoke with black-and-grey guru Facundo Gil about where his love for the style came from, how he got into tattooing and much more.
Artist Spotlight: Nathan Phillips
October 26, 2021
It doesn't matter what style of tattoo you're looking for, Nathan Phillips is up to the task.
Chris Farley Tattoos
July 8, 2021
Chris Farley was a comedic genius who was taken away from us far too soon, but his legacy will live on forever.
7 of the Most Popular Tattoo Styles Illustrated Through Beautiful Tattoo Models
September 11, 2020
What's your favorite tattoo style?
Travis Barker Adds a Spiderweb Tattoo to His Collection
July 21, 2020
The world's most famous drummer got the tattoo in a late night session with black-and-grey master Chuey Quintanar.
Lone Wolf
May 15, 2020
Winnipeg tattoo artist Dave Lao discusses Sedona, Greek Mythology and opening a tattoo shop
Levi 70Six Brings Talent, Passion and Precision to Each One of His Tattoos
March 10, 2020
We caught up with this UK artist to learn about his how he became a tattooer and who he's dying to get tattooed by
Black-and-Grey Master Eric Marcinizyn Talks Perfecting His Craft
March 9, 2020
Learn how this artist became one of the industry's finest
Odell Beckham Jr. Gets a Kobe Tattoo
February 11, 2020
The Browns star became the latest athlete to ink a tribute to the late Lakers legend.
This Artist’s Joker Tattoo Went Viral on Instagram
February 6, 2020
Avihoo Ben Gida breaks down the rules of black-and-grey
Happy Black (and Grey) Friday!
November 29, 2019
While everyone is shopping this Black Friday, why don't we enjoy some killer black and grey tattoos
Jeff Goldblum Is on a Hunt to Understand Tattoos
November 21, 2019
The movie star explores our domain in the next episode of 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum'
Roger Stone Is Going to Jail and Taking His Nixon Tattoo with Him
November 15, 2019
Donald Trump's buddy was found guilty of lying to protect the president on Friday
Get Ready for Doctor Sleep with These The Shining Tattoos
November 4, 2019
We go back to the Overlook Hotel and pay homage to the classic Kubrick film
The Tattooed Community Mourns the Death of Colorado Tattoo Artist Jayce Wallingford
October 29, 2019
Honoring Wallingford with some of his tattoo highlights, and the praise from his friends, family, and the tattooed community.
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…
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’.…
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…
Rick Ross Behind-the-Scenes for Inked Magazine’s February Cover [Video]
January 26, 2018
Rick Ross shares thoughts on loyalty and persistence as we go behind the scenes at his cover shoot for Inked Magazine.
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…
Delicate Dot Work. Powerful Tattoos! — Oshin Ink
May 31, 2017
Balance and Strength in Ink! As we all know there are different styles when it comes to tattooing — traditional, realism, tribal, watercolor, etc., and all tattoos project strength regardless…
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…
Jacob Whitesides Gets a Tattoo That’s Out of This World
February 24, 2017
Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides may make his living melting the hearts of ladies across the country, but once upon a time, the 19-year-old dreamt of being an astronaut, an adorable…
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: 20 SICK Portrait Tattoos
February 3, 2017
Back in the day people used to carry around pictures of their loved ones in their wallets, now people get portrait tattoos of their loved ones instead. Some of the…
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…
Inked’s Thoughts on the Exciting ‘Ink Master’ Finale
May 25, 2016
Last night Anthony Michaels was named the winner in the seventh season of Spike TV’s Ink Master in the exciting live finale. It was a fitting end to an action…
Masculine Tattoos
October 5, 2015
Not every flower tattoo is girly, and not every skull tattoo is manly; it all depends on the artist and design. For those of you who don’t know or have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tattoos Inspired by Mexican Culture
May 5, 2015
Today is Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of when General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin was able to lead the Mexican army to an unlikely victory over the French at the Battle…
It’s a Fine Line Between Good and Evil
April 10, 2015
For many of us life is simply a struggle to walk the line between good and evil but few people make that struggle look nearly as fun as Haylie Lelliott,…
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…
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…
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…
Ink the Line
March 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day goes to this amazing portrait of Johnny Cash by Vinny Romanelli! Romanelli began his tattooing career in 2001 and now finds himself working at New…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Two Skulls Are Better Than One
March 16, 2015
They say that two heads are better than one so that’s why the good people at Black Label created the Double Skull Cord Bracelet. This bracelet, today’s InkedShop Product of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Sneak Preview of the New Freshly Inked w/ Danny Lepore
March 10, 2015
The April/May issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit newsstands but you don’t have to wait any longer before getting a look at what is waiting inside. This issue…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
A Beauty Covered in Black and Grey
February 26, 2015
When it comes to choosing her tattoos Sammy King, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, isn’t picky about the subject matter. Her ink has been influenced by all sorts of…
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,…
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…
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…
You Have to See this British Bombshell
February 20, 2015
Anna Sherdley-Davies, today’s Inked Girl of the Day, comes to us from Blackpool in the United Kingdom. It’s hard to think of a city with a more badass name than…
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…
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…
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…
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…
50 Shades of Black and Grey
February 13, 2015
Remember all the hoopla about Fifty Shades of Grey. It got to the point where you heard it so many times that you started to tune out whenever you heard…
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…
Under the Skin with Sullen Co-Owner Ryan Smith
February 10, 2015
Sullen has become a huge name in the tattoo, art and alternative fashion industry. They are known for their amazing artist collaborations, high quality t-shirts, and their great videos that…
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.…
Hail to the King, Baby
February 10, 2015
It should go without saying, but it’s good to be the king. The only drawback is that one can’t reign forever, eventually death will prevail. Or will it? Today’s Product…
What Lies Beneath the Skin?
February 5, 2015
A lot of planning and design has to go into optical illusion tattoos to make them work when translated into skin. One of the most popular forms of illusion ink…
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…
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…
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…
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…
She’ll Make You Actually Want to Work Out
January 29, 2015
Despite the great desire to shed holiday poundage we find it difficult to find the motivation to actually get up and go to the gym. Of course, that might be…
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…
A Good Reason to Stay in Bed
January 27, 2015
It’s cold outside. Work sucks. Pants are too constrictive. These are all perfectly acceptable reasons to want to stay in bed all day. Allow us to introduce you to perhaps…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Black and Grey and Gorgeous
January 22, 2015
If we were to describe today’s Inked Girl of the Day, Gabriela Ayala de Falcon, in one word it would be “enchanting.” From the second we opened her profile page…
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…
Sexy Side Piece
January 21, 2015
When it comes to tattoo placement, side pieces are some of our favorites. Though it’s notoriously painful to get your ribs tattooed, side pieces offer great location and a lot…
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: 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.
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.
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!
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.
Comics, Heavy Metal and Tattoos Collide in ‘Sing No Evil’
October 10, 2014
Dive into the captivating world of Sing No Evil, a graphic novel that beautifully captures the essence of avant-garde metal music.
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!
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.”
49er QB Kaepernick Gets Ink By Carlos Torres
July 8, 2014
Like many of Kaepernick’s tattoos the new ink is biblically themed; Torres called it a “money is the root of all evil” tattoo on his Instagram.
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.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 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 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
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.
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.
Take a Crash Course in Tattoo History with ‘Tattoo Nation’
March 10, 2014
History lessons with 'Tattoo Nation'
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.