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You’ll Want a Color Tattoo After Seeing This Artist

October 4, 2017

Get Vibrant With Andrey Lukovnikov While we’re all for beautiful and bold black-and-gray tattoos, it’s about time that color got it’s time to shine. Meet Andrey Lukovnikov, a Ukranian watercolor…

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10+ Pictures of Black and Gray Tattoos Transformed With Pops of Color

August 30, 2017

From Chicano to Mosaic Flow, These BG Styles Are Given New Life With Color When it comes to black and gray, there’s always been one rule: only use black ink…

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News Content

The Walking Dead: Last Half Season 7 Synopsis Released

January 11, 2017

Suffice it to say that the mid-season seven finale of The Walking Dead left us all thirsty like Lucille. With Rick and the gang reunited at the Hilltop seemingly revving…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Artist Audrey Ryan “Wolves Like Me”

December 2, 2016

“So much of art is trying to make a personal connection,” says Audrey Ryan. “The most frustrating thing about the culture in which we live is the huge amount of…

Read Full Story

High Contrast Tattoos

September 12, 2016

Combining colors in tattoos can be tricky, too many darks and your tattoo will look like a blotch too many not-so-carefully selected colors and it can look like a colorful…

Read Full Story

Tattoos That Will Blow Your Mind

September 9, 2016

These are amazing tattoos that blow you away. These aren’t little pieces of flash, these are show-stopping tattoos that will make your jaw drop and wonder what great heights tattoo…

Read Full Story

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

March 27, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Mike Stockings. Stockings has only been tattooing for about five years, yet his signature neo-traditional style has gained him a…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Crafty Collaboration

March 26, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this awesome tattoo collaboration between Aaron Springs and Dannii G! Springs is best known for his bright and beautiful New School work done at Red…

Read Full Story

Music

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…

Read Full Story

Buzz Buzz

March 25, 2015

Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…

Read Full Story

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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Woodsman At Heart

March 24, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Ron Henry Wells. Wells, who is also known as “The Laughing Hyena,” is an incredible tattoo artist best known for…

Read Full Story

Skulls In Space

March 23, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Andrés Acosta. Acosta is best known for his rose morphs, but every now and then he’ll showcase some of his…

Read Full Story

Corsets in Space

March 20, 2015

There are many ways to wear a corset. Some people choose to actually wear one that they bought in a boutique or online. Some choose to have them pierced and…

Read Full Story

That’s One Deadly Flower

March 20, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…

Read Full Story

If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It

March 20, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…

Read Full Story

Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves

March 19, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…

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Inked and Collaged

March 18, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Russell James! James is a highly talented tattooist with a focus in stylized color work and based at Bad Donkey Tattoo…

Read Full Story

A Look Back at History

March 17, 2015

Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…

Read Full Story

Feeling Foxy

March 17, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

That’s One Fierce Handshake

March 16, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this excellent hand piece by Phil Wilkinson. Wilkinson is best known for his fun mash ups of traditional, illustrative and sketch work styles. Currently…

Read Full Story

Sometimes You Just Have to Let It Go

March 13, 2015

Disney films are some of the most iconic animated movies out there. Since its founding in 1923, Disney films have featured some of pop culture’s most beloved characters, including the…

Read Full Story

An Icon’s Ink

March 13, 2015

Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Painted Reality

March 12, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…

Read Full Story

(Not So) Traditional Realism

March 11, 2015

Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Portfolio Peek with Jacob Doney

March 6, 2015

American traditional tattooing is one of the most popular styles in the industry. Known for its bright colors, bold outlines, and clean line work, it is also one of the most…

Read Full Story

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…

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What Lies Behind Her Mask?

March 5, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome full back piece by the talented Johan Finné. Finné is currently based in Helsingborg, Sweden and has twenty years of experience in the industry.…

Read Full Story

Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand

March 4, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…

Read Full Story

Just Look At That Smile

March 4, 2015

Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…

Read Full Story

Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek

March 3, 2015

Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Morbid Monarch

March 2, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…

Read Full Story

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,…

Read Full Story

Culture

A Monarch of Tattoos

February 25, 2015

There are various forms of realism when it comes to tattooing. There’s color realism, black and grey realism, hyperrealism, fantasy realism, etc. As long as the image inked is done…

Read Full Story

Skeletal Frame of Mind

February 25, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this beautiful skull and flower thigh piece. The piece features a classic, almost illustrative, skull amid a collection of highlight pieces. The color saturation…

Read Full Story

What Does the Fox Tattoo Say?

February 25, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing side piece by Eva Mpatshi. Mpatshi is best known for her sketch work style that incorporates elements of watercolor, trash polka, black…

Read Full Story

Pick Your Poison

February 24, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…

Read Full Story

Venomous Ink

February 23, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…

Read Full Story

Funky Fresh Ink

February 23, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by Piotr Gie. Gie is based out of Dundee, Scotland, at one of the country’s top rated tattoo studios, Rock ‘n’…

Read Full Story

Jack the Ripper

February 19, 2015

3D tattoos and ripped skin ink illusions are always fun pieces to look at. They bend your mind just a little bit every time, and when done well, will uphold…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

The Mash-Up Artist

February 19, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…

Read Full Story

Phenomenal Photorealism

February 18, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his impeccable color portraiture, which has made him a highly respected icon in…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Bed of Roses (and Skulls)

February 16, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…

Read Full Story

Fun with Floral

February 13, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Lee Piercy! Skulls are some of the most common images used for tattoos, so as time has gone on and…

Read Full Story

Inked with Flying Colors

February 12, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this highly original piece by Alex Bruz. We are obsessed with the darker, demonic side of this skull along with the incredible choice in…

Read Full Story

Dapper Done Right

February 12, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this dapper duck by Timmy B. Timmy B is one of the best known New School tattoo artists in the industry and upholds a…

Read Full Story

Bite Me

February 11, 2015

Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…

Read Full Story

Roses are Red, But Skulls are Blue

February 11, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing color fantasy piece by the incredible Boris. Boris is one of the most looked up to artists in the industry and for…

Read Full Story

Dead Rising

February 10, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this groovy piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his portraiture work, but his spin on horror realism is also pretty impressive.…

Read Full Story

Feminine and Floral

February 9, 2015

Big or small, back pieces always have the chance to be beautiful. Here at INKED we love all back pieces as long as they display a keen eye for detail and…

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Skeletal Shapes of Realism

February 6, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…

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Wonderful Watercolors

February 6, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous stylized butterfly by Ivana Belakova. Belakova, also known as Ivana TattooArt, is best known for her painterly and somewhat abstract style of…

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Fatal by Nature

February 3, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…

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Tattoo the Force

February 3, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome Lego stormtrooper by Max Pniewski. Pniewski is best known for popularizing the tattoo style known as Legolism in which he recreates photorealistic…

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Hands On Ink

January 30, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…

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Skeletal Surrealism

January 29, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is another masterpiece by Phil Garcia. Known for his love of skull tattoos, today’s pick is a bit trippier than most of Garcia’s work. We…

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Fantasies of Realism

January 29, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…

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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…

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Pretty in Pink

January 28, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this cool ornamental skull by James Kern. Kern is based out of Portland, Oregon, and best known for his colorful, out-of-the-box style combining elements…

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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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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…

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Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk

January 15, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…

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You’ll Want a Color Tattoo After Seeing This Artist

October 4, 2017

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10+ Pictures of Black and Gray Tattoos Transformed With Pops of Color

August 30, 2017

From Chicano to Mosaic Flow, These BG Styles Are Given New Life With Color When it comes to black and gray, there’s always been one rule: only use black ink…

Read Full Story

News Content

The Walking Dead: Last Half Season 7 Synopsis Released

January 11, 2017

Suffice it to say that the mid-season seven finale of The Walking Dead left us all thirsty like Lucille. With Rick and the gang reunited at the Hilltop seemingly revving…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Artist Audrey Ryan “Wolves Like Me”

December 2, 2016

“So much of art is trying to make a personal connection,” says Audrey Ryan. “The most frustrating thing about the culture in which we live is the huge amount of…

Read Full Story

High Contrast Tattoos

September 12, 2016

Combining colors in tattoos can be tricky, too many darks and your tattoo will look like a blotch too many not-so-carefully selected colors and it can look like a colorful…

Read Full Story

Tattoos That Will Blow Your Mind

September 9, 2016

These are amazing tattoos that blow you away. These aren’t little pieces of flash, these are show-stopping tattoos that will make your jaw drop and wonder what great heights tattoo…

Read Full Story

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

March 27, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Mike Stockings. Stockings has only been tattooing for about five years, yet his signature neo-traditional style has gained him a…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Crafty Collaboration

March 26, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this awesome tattoo collaboration between Aaron Springs and Dannii G! Springs is best known for his bright and beautiful New School work done at Red…

Read Full Story

Music

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…

Read Full Story

Buzz Buzz

March 25, 2015

Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Woodsman At Heart

March 24, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Ron Henry Wells. Wells, who is also known as “The Laughing Hyena,” is an incredible tattoo artist best known for…

Read Full Story

Skulls In Space

March 23, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Andrés Acosta. Acosta is best known for his rose morphs, but every now and then he’ll showcase some of his…

Read Full Story

Corsets in Space

March 20, 2015

There are many ways to wear a corset. Some people choose to actually wear one that they bought in a boutique or online. Some choose to have them pierced and…

Read Full Story

That’s One Deadly Flower

March 20, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…

Read Full Story

If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It

March 20, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…

Read Full Story

Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves

March 19, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…

Read Full Story

Inked and Collaged

March 18, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Russell James! James is a highly talented tattooist with a focus in stylized color work and based at Bad Donkey Tattoo…

Read Full Story

A Look Back at History

March 17, 2015

Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…

Read Full Story

Feeling Foxy

March 17, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

That’s One Fierce Handshake

March 16, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this excellent hand piece by Phil Wilkinson. Wilkinson is best known for his fun mash ups of traditional, illustrative and sketch work styles. Currently…

Read Full Story

Sometimes You Just Have to Let It Go

March 13, 2015

Disney films are some of the most iconic animated movies out there. Since its founding in 1923, Disney films have featured some of pop culture’s most beloved characters, including the…

Read Full Story

An Icon’s Ink

March 13, 2015

Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Painted Reality

March 12, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…

Read Full Story

(Not So) Traditional Realism

March 11, 2015

Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Portfolio Peek with Jacob Doney

March 6, 2015

American traditional tattooing is one of the most popular styles in the industry. Known for its bright colors, bold outlines, and clean line work, it is also one of the most…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

What Lies Behind Her Mask?

March 5, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome full back piece by the talented Johan Finné. Finné is currently based in Helsingborg, Sweden and has twenty years of experience in the industry.…

Read Full Story

Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand

March 4, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…

Read Full Story

Just Look At That Smile

March 4, 2015

Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…

Read Full Story

Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek

March 3, 2015

Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Morbid Monarch

March 2, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…

Read Full Story

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,…

Read Full Story

Culture

A Monarch of Tattoos

February 25, 2015

There are various forms of realism when it comes to tattooing. There’s color realism, black and grey realism, hyperrealism, fantasy realism, etc. As long as the image inked is done…

Read Full Story

Skeletal Frame of Mind

February 25, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this beautiful skull and flower thigh piece. The piece features a classic, almost illustrative, skull amid a collection of highlight pieces. The color saturation…

Read Full Story

What Does the Fox Tattoo Say?

February 25, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing side piece by Eva Mpatshi. Mpatshi is best known for her sketch work style that incorporates elements of watercolor, trash polka, black…

Read Full Story

Pick Your Poison

February 24, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…

Read Full Story

Venomous Ink

February 23, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…

Read Full Story

Funky Fresh Ink

February 23, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by Piotr Gie. Gie is based out of Dundee, Scotland, at one of the country’s top rated tattoo studios, Rock ‘n’…

Read Full Story

Jack the Ripper

February 19, 2015

3D tattoos and ripped skin ink illusions are always fun pieces to look at. They bend your mind just a little bit every time, and when done well, will uphold…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

The Mash-Up Artist

February 19, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…

Read Full Story

Phenomenal Photorealism

February 18, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his impeccable color portraiture, which has made him a highly respected icon in…

Read Full Story

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…

Read Full Story

Bed of Roses (and Skulls)

February 16, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…

Read Full Story

Fun with Floral

February 13, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Lee Piercy! Skulls are some of the most common images used for tattoos, so as time has gone on and…

Read Full Story

Inked with Flying Colors

February 12, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this highly original piece by Alex Bruz. We are obsessed with the darker, demonic side of this skull along with the incredible choice in…

Read Full Story

Dapper Done Right

February 12, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this dapper duck by Timmy B. Timmy B is one of the best known New School tattoo artists in the industry and upholds a…

Read Full Story

Bite Me

February 11, 2015

Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…

Read Full Story

Roses are Red, But Skulls are Blue

February 11, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing color fantasy piece by the incredible Boris. Boris is one of the most looked up to artists in the industry and for…

Read Full Story

Dead Rising

February 10, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this groovy piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his portraiture work, but his spin on horror realism is also pretty impressive.…

Read Full Story

Feminine and Floral

February 9, 2015

Big or small, back pieces always have the chance to be beautiful. Here at INKED we love all back pieces as long as they display a keen eye for detail and…

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Skeletal Shapes of Realism

February 6, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…

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Wonderful Watercolors

February 6, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous stylized butterfly by Ivana Belakova. Belakova, also known as Ivana TattooArt, is best known for her painterly and somewhat abstract style of…

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Fatal by Nature

February 3, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…

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Tattoo the Force

February 3, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome Lego stormtrooper by Max Pniewski. Pniewski is best known for popularizing the tattoo style known as Legolism in which he recreates photorealistic…

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Hands On Ink

January 30, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…

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Skeletal Surrealism

January 29, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is another masterpiece by Phil Garcia. Known for his love of skull tattoos, today’s pick is a bit trippier than most of Garcia’s work. We…

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Fantasies of Realism

January 29, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…

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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…

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Pretty in Pink

January 28, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this cool ornamental skull by James Kern. Kern is based out of Portland, Oregon, and best known for his colorful, out-of-the-box style combining elements…

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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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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…

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Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk

January 15, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…

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You’ll Want a Color Tattoo After Seeing This Artist

October 4, 2017

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10+ Pictures of Black and Gray Tattoos Transformed With Pops of Color

August 30, 2017

From Chicano to Mosaic Flow, These BG Styles Are Given New Life With Color When it comes to black and gray, there’s always been one rule: only use black ink…

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News Content

The Walking Dead: Last Half Season 7 Synopsis Released

January 11, 2017

Suffice it to say that the mid-season seven finale of The Walking Dead left us all thirsty like Lucille. With Rick and the gang reunited at the Hilltop seemingly revving…

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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…

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Artist Audrey Ryan “Wolves Like Me”

December 2, 2016

“So much of art is trying to make a personal connection,” says Audrey Ryan. “The most frustrating thing about the culture in which we live is the huge amount of…

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High Contrast Tattoos

September 12, 2016

Combining colors in tattoos can be tricky, too many darks and your tattoo will look like a blotch too many not-so-carefully selected colors and it can look like a colorful…

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Tattoos That Will Blow Your Mind

September 9, 2016

These are amazing tattoos that blow you away. These aren’t little pieces of flash, these are show-stopping tattoos that will make your jaw drop and wonder what great heights tattoo…

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

March 27, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Mike Stockings. Stockings has only been tattooing for about five years, yet his signature neo-traditional style has gained him a…

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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…

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Crafty Collaboration

March 26, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this awesome tattoo collaboration between Aaron Springs and Dannii G! Springs is best known for his bright and beautiful New School work done at Red…

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Music

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…

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Buzz Buzz

March 25, 2015

Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…

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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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Woodsman At Heart

March 24, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing piece by Ron Henry Wells. Wells, who is also known as “The Laughing Hyena,” is an incredible tattoo artist best known for…

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Skulls In Space

March 23, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Andrés Acosta. Acosta is best known for his rose morphs, but every now and then he’ll showcase some of his…

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Corsets in Space

March 20, 2015

There are many ways to wear a corset. Some people choose to actually wear one that they bought in a boutique or online. Some choose to have them pierced and…

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That’s One Deadly Flower

March 20, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…

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If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It

March 20, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…

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Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves

March 19, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…

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Inked and Collaged

March 18, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Russell James! James is a highly talented tattooist with a focus in stylized color work and based at Bad Donkey Tattoo…

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A Look Back at History

March 17, 2015

Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…

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Feeling Foxy

March 17, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…

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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…

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That’s One Fierce Handshake

March 16, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this excellent hand piece by Phil Wilkinson. Wilkinson is best known for his fun mash ups of traditional, illustrative and sketch work styles. Currently…

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Sometimes You Just Have to Let It Go

March 13, 2015

Disney films are some of the most iconic animated movies out there. Since its founding in 1923, Disney films have featured some of pop culture’s most beloved characters, including the…

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An Icon’s Ink

March 13, 2015

Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…

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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…

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Painted Reality

March 12, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…

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(Not So) Traditional Realism

March 11, 2015

Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…

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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…

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Portfolio Peek with Jacob Doney

March 6, 2015

American traditional tattooing is one of the most popular styles in the industry. Known for its bright colors, bold outlines, and clean line work, it is also one of the most…

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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…

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What Lies Behind Her Mask?

March 5, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome full back piece by the talented Johan Finné. Finné is currently based in Helsingborg, Sweden and has twenty years of experience in the industry.…

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Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand

March 4, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…

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Just Look At That Smile

March 4, 2015

Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…

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Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek

March 3, 2015

Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Morbid Monarch

March 2, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…

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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,…

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Culture

A Monarch of Tattoos

February 25, 2015

There are various forms of realism when it comes to tattooing. There’s color realism, black and grey realism, hyperrealism, fantasy realism, etc. As long as the image inked is done…

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Skeletal Frame of Mind

February 25, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this beautiful skull and flower thigh piece. The piece features a classic, almost illustrative, skull amid a collection of highlight pieces. The color saturation…

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What Does the Fox Tattoo Say?

February 25, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing side piece by Eva Mpatshi. Mpatshi is best known for her sketch work style that incorporates elements of watercolor, trash polka, black…

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Pick Your Poison

February 24, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…

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Venomous Ink

February 23, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…

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Funky Fresh Ink

February 23, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this fun piece by Piotr Gie. Gie is based out of Dundee, Scotland, at one of the country’s top rated tattoo studios, Rock ‘n’…

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Jack the Ripper

February 19, 2015

3D tattoos and ripped skin ink illusions are always fun pieces to look at. They bend your mind just a little bit every time, and when done well, will uphold…

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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…

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The Mash-Up Artist

February 19, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…

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Phenomenal Photorealism

February 18, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his impeccable color portraiture, which has made him a highly respected icon in…

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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…

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Bed of Roses (and Skulls)

February 16, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…

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Fun with Floral

February 13, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this fun piece by Lee Piercy! Skulls are some of the most common images used for tattoos, so as time has gone on and…

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Inked with Flying Colors

February 12, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this highly original piece by Alex Bruz. We are obsessed with the darker, demonic side of this skull along with the incredible choice in…

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Dapper Done Right

February 12, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this dapper duck by Timmy B. Timmy B is one of the best known New School tattoo artists in the industry and upholds a…

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Bite Me

February 11, 2015

Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…

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Roses are Red, But Skulls are Blue

February 11, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing color fantasy piece by the incredible Boris. Boris is one of the most looked up to artists in the industry and for…

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Dead Rising

February 10, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this groovy piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his portraiture work, but his spin on horror realism is also pretty impressive.…

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Feminine and Floral

February 9, 2015

Big or small, back pieces always have the chance to be beautiful. Here at INKED we love all back pieces as long as they display a keen eye for detail and…

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Skeletal Shapes of Realism

February 6, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…

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Wonderful Watercolors

February 6, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this gorgeous stylized butterfly by Ivana Belakova. Belakova, also known as Ivana TattooArt, is best known for her painterly and somewhat abstract style of…

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Fatal by Nature

February 3, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…

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Tattoo the Force

February 3, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome Lego stormtrooper by Max Pniewski. Pniewski is best known for popularizing the tattoo style known as Legolism in which he recreates photorealistic…

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Hands On Ink

January 30, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…

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Skeletal Surrealism

January 29, 2015

Today’s skull of the day is another masterpiece by Phil Garcia. Known for his love of skull tattoos, today’s pick is a bit trippier than most of Garcia’s work. We…

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Fantasies of Realism

January 29, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…

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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…

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Pretty in Pink

January 28, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this cool ornamental skull by James Kern. Kern is based out of Portland, Oregon, and best known for his colorful, out-of-the-box style combining elements…

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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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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…

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Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk

January 15, 2015

Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…

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