50 Best and Most Unique Knockout Knuckle Tattoos!
April 25, 2017
A Double Fisted Message! Even back in the day when more artist abided by the no ink above the neck or below the wrist, knuckle tattoos always seemed to rear…
20 Dope Biggie Smalls Tattoos
March 9, 2017
Today (March 9, 2017) marks 20 years since hip-hop lost one of its greatest contributors, the Notorious B.I.G. The Brooklyn native, born Christopher Wallace, quickly gained fame for his seemingly…
VIDEO GALLERY: 20 Awesome Tattoos
January 25, 2017
Rather than hit you with our typical–yet still awesome – photo galleries of tattoos, we kicked it up a notch, and brought you a video gallery of tattoos—straight from some of your…
Krampus Tattoos
November 28, 2016
Here in the United States we know only of Santa Claus—the lovable fella who goes around the world to give children presents on Christmas. And while St. Nick has a…
Dance Tattoos
October 28, 2016
For many cultures around the world, dance can be serve as a language. It tells stories, enriches culture and can bring a community together through music. Capturing the movement, elegance,…
Insane 3D Calligraphy
August 9, 2016
The art of Tolga Girgin is so great that it jumps right off of the page. OK, it may not be literally coming off the paper but it certainly looks…
Yallzee’s Eyeball Tattoos
August 8, 2016
They say that a person’s eyes are a window to their soul, we feel the same way about these eyeball tattoos. In this gallery curated by Yallzee you will see…
Toni Logo’s Unbelievably Realistic Drawings
August 8, 2016
Toni Logo is a graphic artist/tattooer that is able to create pure magic when he has a pencil in his hand. His work is often sexually charged and provocative but…
Tattoos for Pet Lovers
August 4, 2016
It’s amazing the lengths that people will go to in order to show their devotion to their pets. People will buy their pets fancy organic food, build them elaborate play…
Having Trouble Reading Graffiti? This Artist Has Got You Covered
July 28, 2016
Living in New York it is impossible to walk more than three feet without seeing some graffiti. Some of it is exceptionally bad ass, no doubt, but the majority of…
A Preview of the Queens of Ink Issue of ‘Freshly Inked’
July 28, 2016
The brand new issue of Freshly Inked smashes the glass ceiling as it is our first ever all female issue! The Queens of Ink issue features 12 of the most…
The Pinup Photography of Robert Alvarado
July 22, 2016
Unlike most of the fads from the 1940s, like the Jitterbug for example, pinup photography has aged beautifully. The style is just as relevant and tantalizing as it was during…
Geode Cakes That Are (Almost) Too Gorgeous To Eat
July 21, 2016
The latest cake trend going around the internet can please anybody: Rock lovers, gem collectors, diamond enthusiasts. If you’re a lover of nature who climbs mountains on your day off…
Cat Scratch Fever: This Sexy Tattooed Model Loves his Kitty
July 20, 2016
Instagram sensation Travis DesLaurier is an expert in pussy…. cats. Come on, get your head out of the gutter! He’s more into felines, and he has a very special one…
Mixtape Tattoos
July 19, 2016
Technology may have left them in the dust, but mixtapes will always have a special place in our hearts. Every person of a certain age remembers sitting in their room…
French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals
July 11, 2016
This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…
Yallzee’s Shocking Tattoos
June 22, 2016
You used to be able to shock people merely by having a tattoo, these days it’s a bit more difficult than that. You need to have a truly unique and…
The Top Tattooed Cities in America
June 20, 2016
Who doesn’t love a good regional rivalry? Part of the reason that sports are so popular is that it gives us definitive evidence to fuel our fights over how City…
Yallzee’s Neo-Traditional Tattoos
June 16, 2016
Neo-traditional tattoos straddle the line between the past and the future in a very intriguing way. By holding on to the bold black lines and classic color palette that defines…
Yallzee’s Rodent Tattoos
June 16, 2016
It’s hard to think of a more polarizing group of animals than rodents. Some people love them, some people hate them, but no body is in the middle. We’re guessing…
Yallzee’s Hardcore Tattoos
June 16, 2016
This gallery of tattoos is dedicated to only the most hardcore tattoo enthusiasts. When you tattoo your head, face, neck, or hands you are marking yourself among the elite of…
Caring For Your New Tattoo – What You Need To Know
June 13, 2016
If there is one thing you should know about getting a tattoo first and foremost it should be how to look after and care for it in the extremely important…
A Sneak Preview of July’s ‘Freshly Inked’
May 17, 2016
For the latest issue of Freshly Inked we have done something that we have never done before—we based the issue around famed tattoo collector Yallzee. As guest editor of this…
Yallzee’s Star Wars Tattoos for May The Fourth
May 4, 2016
This gallery contains 17 phenomenal Star Wars tattoos; #7 will have you longing to turn to the dark side of the Force. The Force is strong with these Star Wars…
Yallzee’s Tattoos Inspired by Animation
May 2, 2016
This gallery contains 18 amazing tattoos inspired by animation, #13 will give you all of the feelings. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s always OK to love cartoons.…
Yallzee’s Incredible Cat Tattoos
April 29, 2016
This gallery has 20 incredible cat tattoos, #9 will give you new respect for the King of the Jungle. Cats come in all shapes and sizes, as do cat tattoos.…
8 Sentimental Celebrity Tattoos That Are More Touching Than Tough
April 28, 2016
Gone are the days when tattoos were reserved strictly for gang members, jail birds and drunken sailors. Today, everyone from your substitute teacher to your favorite celebrity (male or female)…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Foot Tattoos
April 28, 2016
This gallery contains 19 fantastic foot tattoos, #13 will have you curling your toes. There are very few places more painful to get tattooed than your foot, so you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Neck Tattoos
April 27, 2016
This gallery contains 22 outstanding neck tattoos, once you see #10 you’ll be inspired to get your very own neck tattoo! Getting a neck tattoo is a huge decision that…
Yallzee’s Devil Tattoos
April 26, 2016
Get ready to embrace your bad side with this gallery of 10 devil tattoos, #6 appears to be going straight to Hell. Ever since the earliest days of American Traditional…
Yallzee’s Amazing Black & Grey Tattoos You May Have Missed
April 25, 2016
This gallery contains 23 amazing black & grey tattoos, tattoo #5 will leave you in awe. There are so many phenomenal tattoo artists specializing in black & grey tattoos that…
Yallzee’s Daruma Tattoos
April 25, 2016
Fans of Japanese art will love these 10 Daruma tattoos, #6 will have every child of the 1980s squealing with glee! Daruma dolls are one of the most recognizable forms…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Cover Up Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This gallery features 20 tattoo mistakes that were transformed into works of art. Cover up #13 will leave you in absolute awe. Sometimes even the best of us end up…
Yallzee’s Delicious Pizza Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This entire gallery of pizza tattoos will leave your mouth watering, tattoo #10 is reserved for real party dudes. Everyone loves pizza and if you’re here you love tattoos, therefore…
Yallzee’s Amazing Dragon Tattoos
April 19, 2016
Dragon tattoos are some of the most common tattoo designs of all. But don’t think that just because they are common that they aren’t worthy of our praise. The mythological…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Feather Tattoos
April 8, 2016
This gallery has 10 Fantastic Feather Tattoos, the creativity behind #4 will amaze you. Is there anything sexier than a well placed feather tattoo? The popular tattoo design has taken…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Skull Tattoos Part 2
April 7, 2016
This gallery contains 20 tremendous skull tattoos, we bet that #15 will absolutely blow your mind! It’s impossible to consider yourself a fan of tattoos and tattoo art without having…
Yallzee’s Out of this World Alien Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Every time I stare up at the night sky I can’t help but marvel at the hundreds of stars before me. Yes, I know there are literally millions of stars,…
Sexy Women with Impeccable Ink
March 29, 2016
Is there anything sexier than a woman with great curves and some amazing tattoos? Clearly you agree with us, you are at Inkedmag.com after all. In this gallery we have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Chest Tattoos for Men and Women
March 29, 2016
Most tattooers get visibly excited when they have a chance to work on an entire chest piece. It is such an enormous piece of real estate and there are so…
Snapchat’s Face Swap Goes Tattoo Crazy
March 24, 2016
For the last couple of weeks people have been going nuts with the new Face Swap option on Snapchat. For all of the non-millennials out there, Face Swap uses some…
Yallzee’s Ridiculously Creative Tattoos
March 23, 2016
All tattoos are creative, they are made by artists after all. But sometimes a tattooer thinks way outside of the box and comes up with something the likes of which…
Yallzee’s Amazing Lettering Tattoos
March 21, 2016
The uninitiated may believe that tattooing script should be one of the easiest things to accomplish, but let it be known that many of the most renowned artists in the…
Bonnie Rotten Topless in NYC for Inked
March 18, 2016
NSFW Photo Gallery follows text and video Super-fucking-duper-porn starlet Bonnie Rotten was in the Inked offices for an upcoming Sex Issue shoot. While talking with the girl who lives her…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Black and Grey Back Pieces
March 16, 2016
When it comes to TVs we demand to be able to see every color in the rainbow, but when we’re talking about tattoos we don’t mind kicking it old school…
Creepy Baby Shower Cakes
March 14, 2016
Baby showers are so much fun. You play some silly games, you shower the mum-to-be with gifts and wait for the delicious cake. And then… horror. The cake comes out…
Yalzee’s Amazing Tattoos Inspired by Salvador Dali
March 11, 2016
Salvador Dali would absolutely adore this gallery of tattoos curated by Yallzee. The surreal artist loved to push boundaries so we are guessing that he would see kindred spirits in…
Feminine Shoulder Cap Tattoos
March 10, 2016
The shoulder presents tattoo artists with some pretty interesting options. One of our favorites is the shoulder cap tattoo. The coolest thing about these tattoos is the versatility that comes…
Six Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Tattoos
March 6, 2016
Try as they might, it’s not easy for celebrities to keep much of anything secret these days, what with social media, the paparazzi and all those die-hard fans out there.…
Sexy Selfies From Inked Girls Vol. 1
March 4, 2016
We just can’t get enough selfies. Well, check that. We don’t love all selfies. Ever seen a selfie from a middle aged man with hair coming out of his ears?…
Yallzee’s Women With Amazing Tattoos
March 3, 2016
If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a million times—nothing enhances a woman’s beauty quite like a perfectly placed tattoo. Or body suit, for that matter. Yallzee has curated…
Yallzee’s Slithering Snake Tattoos
March 2, 2016
Snakes are absolutely fascinating. The legless reptiles have been the subject of scorn and fear since biblical times, and with good reason! Not only are they strange looking, but some…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Beautiful Scenery
March 1, 2016
So often when considering tattoos we pay attention only to the subject matter that is the center of attention—the skull, the lizard, the portrait, etc. We shouldn’t be so quick…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Dark Imagery
February 29, 2016
If you are prone to nightmares you may not want to venture any further, this gallery is strictly for the brave. But if you are the type of person who…
Selfies of Inked Girls Part 1
February 25, 2016
I still remember the first time I saw a camera phone, it seemed completely ludicrous. Who needed the ability to instantly send pictures to their friends? Of course, you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Skull Tattoos Part 1
February 24, 2016
We are guessing that if there was any possible way to catalog every tattoo that’s ever been inked—and trust us, this is impossible, we have tried—skull tattoos would be the…
Tattoos Inspired by Federico Bebber
February 22, 2016
Federico Bebber is an Italian digital artist who specializes in creating surreal and haunting portraits by altering photographs. His work has been reproduced or used as inspiration by tattoo artists…
Yallzee Presents 20 Amazing Asian Inspired Backpieces
February 15, 2016
There are few things more impressive than an enormous and cohesive full back piece. It takes an extreme amount of artistry and consideration to create a tattoo that takes up…
Top 5 Celebrity Tattoo Mistakes
February 12, 2016
Celebrities are people too, and people make mistakes every single day, so it’s no surprise that there is a surplus of celebrities out there sporting some pretty awful tattoo mistakes.…
Funny or Gross?
February 10, 2016
We don’t blame you if these tattoos give you some mixed emotions. We’re guessing that you are looking at them asking yourself, is this funny or just plain gross? Possibly…
The Tattooed Mona Lisa and More Inked Up Works of Art
February 10, 2016
Nicolas Amiard, a graphic designer and artist from Paris, has given a facelift to some of the fine art that his hometown is renowned for. Amiard is clearly an admirer…
More Great Tattoo Ideas For Women
February 9, 2016
Two of the key elements in creating a perfect tattoo are placement and style. The right tattoo in the wrong place will look terrible, same thing with a tattoo that’s…
The New Inked Girls W/ Refen Doe and 12 More Sexy Tattooed Women
February 9, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and you’ll hardly believe all of the sexiness we have in store for you. Cover model Refen Doe frolics through…
Tattoos by Hannah Pixie Sykes
February 5, 2016
Hannah Pixie Sykes, owner of Black Sabbath Tattoo in Sheffield, England, manages to do more with black ink than many artists can do with all the colors of the rainbow.…
Tattoos by Giena Todryk
February 4, 2016
To look through Giena Todryk‘s tattoo portfolio is to simulate doing half the world’s peyote at once and going on an adventure. The German artist’s work is filled with colors…
Game Day Treats
February 4, 2016
The big game is coming up this week! You know what I’m talking about, that final game of the football season that we aren’t allowed to call by it’s actual…
Modern Day Pinups 1
February 2, 2016
The classics never go out of style. That’s why pinup photography is just as sexy now as it was back when our grandfathers were painting their favorite girls onto the…
What Do You Do?
January 26, 2016
One of the most important lessons you learn as a child is to not judge a book by its cover. Despite this being hammered into your brain from a young…
Freshly Inked Preview With Carlos Torres
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The new issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit the newsstands and you will not believe what we’ve got in store for you. Every…
Kawaii Tattoos
January 21, 2016
Get ready for some extreme cuteness. In Japanese pop culture the term Kawaii is used to describe things that are cuddly, adorable and lovable—just like every tattoo in this gallery!…
Best Professions for the Tattooed
January 18, 2016
When it comes towards attitudes about tattooed employees, today’s workplace is infinitely more welcoming than it was even just a decade ago. That being said, there are still some industries…
Tattoos by Caroline Karenine
January 13, 2016
If you are looking to get a feminine tattoo with damn near perfect placement we highly recommend you seek out Caroline Karenine. As she travels between Brussels, Paris and Lausanne,…
The Unreal Custom Creations of Ekaterina Gakman
January 10, 2016
With the rise of social media, everyone and their mother is sharing pictures of their adorable animals. Yet, while having a pet is wonderful, it can also be a big…
Tattoo Resolutions for 2016
December 29, 2015
Everyone has made mistakes in the past, but hopefully one of those mistakes doesn’t involve a tattoo—those things are (mostly) permanent. Unfortunately, we see tattoo regrets all over the place…
Tattoos that Could Only Exist in 2015
December 29, 2015
With 2015 coming to an end it’s only normal to look back on all the wackiness the year had to offer. And if you are anything like we are your…
Beyond the Ink – Bleed Gold With the Gorgeous Misty Mason
December 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Inked Girls Preview Featuring the Lovely Tina Louise
December 23, 2015
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams with hot photo sets. It all begins with cover model Tina Louise.…
Tattooed Santa Claus
December 17, 2015
These guys are certainly not the same St. Nick you remember from being a child. Underneath the beard and the red coat lies a full collection of ink. We’ve already…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
The Top Celebrity Tattoos of 2015
December 16, 2015
Looking back, 2015 was a pretty eventful year. This past year we saw presidential candidates duke it out and gay marriage legalized in all 50 states. We said goodbye to…
Emily Shephard Poses for My Beachy Side
December 14, 2015
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to gawk at marvelous photos of a gorgeous tattooed woman and say that you are doing it for a good cause, so…
Tattooed Model Tasha Mackenzie
December 14, 2015
The Gold Coast of Australia is home to some of the most beautiful women in the world, including the gorgeous Tasha Mackenzie. Tasha is a bit of a double feature.…
Tattooed Model Sarah Ve
December 9, 2015
Sarah Ve has been in the pages ofInked Girlson more than one occasion, so you should already be familiar with her sultry look. That being said, we’ve never been huge…
Tattooed Model Brieane Pace
December 7, 2015
Brieane Pace stands out from the crowd of tattooed models thanks to the way her look combines innocence with rebellion. Her face says “girl next door,” but all that ink…
Former Disney Stars Who Are Now Tattooed
December 3, 2015
The 2000s were known as the golden age of Disney Channel programming. It was a time when Miley Cyrus was still Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire heavily influenced teeny bopper couture,…
Elf On The Shelf Being Inappropriate
December 3, 2015
Christmas is in the air! Carols are being sung, bells are being rung and the abominable toy that is Elf on the Shelf is creeping his way out of the…
Anime Tattoos
December 2, 2015
In the Western world, our cartoons range from childhood Disney classics to more mature contemporary favorites like Family Guy and Futurama. But in Japan, they approach animated entertainment in an…
Holiday Nails
December 2, 2015
The holidays are just around the corner the signs are just about everywhere: seasonal music on the radio, decorations popping up on every corner and, of course, shopping for presents.…
10 Tattoo Artists That Changed the Industry
December 1, 2015
In every industry from fashion to biology, there are innovators who drastically modify their professions for generations to come. Our knowledge of theoretical physics would not be the same without…
Winter Gift Guide
November 27, 2015
No matter how much we fight it we need to face the inevitable–winter is coming. You can put up a brave fight by continuing to wear shorts and t shirts…
Meet The Tattooed Hunk That Voiced ‘Hey Arnold’
November 24, 2015
It’s popular opinion that kid’s cartoons are not what they used to be, with the 90’s being the last time there were truly any worth watching. A fan favorite, and…
Tattoos that Stand the Test of Time
November 4, 2015
Over the past few decades, the tattoo industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of tattoo styles and designs that a person can choose from. Ten years ago,…
One Continuous Line Tattoos
November 2, 2015
Continuous line drawings are a popular style of sketching, perfected by the likes of well known master Pablo Picasso and contemporary influencer Pierre Emmanuel Godet. While these designs may look…
Most-Talked About Celebrity Halloween Costumes
November 2, 2015
Every Halloween we scour the internet to find the best Halloween costumes. Thanks to their connections with makeup designers, and not to mention their cash, celebrities end up having some…
The Dark Side of Disney
October 30, 2015
Illustrator Jeffrey Thomas loves drawing Disney characters, he just happens to see them in a little differently than you and I do. When Thomas looks at Jasmine, for example, he…
Scars from Lightning Strikes Look Remarkably Like Tattoos
October 29, 2015
Lightning is terrifying. The idea that a bolt can just come down from the sky and smite you without a moment’s notice is enough to make a person afraid of…
Tattoos From ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’
October 28, 2015
If you grew up in the 1980s chances are that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a very formative book for you. Either you loved the collection of…
Adorable Monsters by M.S. Corley
October 27, 2015
After years of being terrified of monsters like Medusa, the Succubus, werewolves and vampires the drawings of M.S. Corley are making us rethink that position. The illustrator has been spending…
Lip Art That Can Double As A Halloween Costume
October 26, 2015
It’s finally here, it’s Halloween Week. With All Hallows Eve rapidly approaching, we are able to recognize that there are two two types of people in this world—those who have…
Head Turning Skull Carvings by Aureus Arts
October 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Bone carving as been an ancient art form since the paleolithic era, when our ancient ancestors would carve intricate patterns into the bones of animals…
The Best and Worst Pop Tarts of All Time
October 23, 2015
Teenagers, foodies, stoners and lazy morning people alike are all rejoicing at today’s announcement that there will be five new flavors of Pop Tarts released in the not too distant…
Creepy Cocktails
October 22, 2015
Whether you are throwing a Halloween party, gathering some friends for a night of watching scary movies or just feeling the urge to play with dried ice these creepy cocktail…
Commonly Misspelled Tattoos
October 22, 2015
It should go without saying that getting a tattoo is a permanent decision (laser removal aside, and who wants to endure that pain?). You actively toy with the idea of…
Great Halloween Makeup by Inked Fans
October 20, 2015
Halloween is our favorite day of the year—this should be abundantly obvious based off of this, this and this—so we do everything we can to turn the entire month of…
Disney Pinups by Virginie Siveton
October 19, 2015
Virginie Siveton is a French illustrator that specializes in taking the wholesome images we know from pop culture, particularly from Disney movies, and twisting them into tattooed and gorgeous pinups.…
Sexy Inked Girl Selfies
October 15, 2015
Selfies get a bad rap, don’t you agree? They are constantly mocked for being self-indulgent or silly, but honestly, we have a soft spot for the pictures. They’re so candid…
Tattooed Model Kayla Cadorna
October 14, 2015
Kayla Cadorna’s got it all—she performs with fire in the circus, dances professionally, makes friends with snakes and is drop-dead gorgeous to boot. If you have yet to become acquainted…
The Creepy Makeup Transformations of Made Yew Look by Lex
October 14, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video If you’re familiar with the special effects makeup community of Youtube you know horror fanatic Alexys Fleming, or as she is more commonly…
Insane Pumpkin Carving
October 13, 2015
Remember the first time you ever carved a Jack O’Lantern? I certainly do. I tried so hard to give him weird buck teeth and was absolutely heartbroken when I chopped…
Tattooed Model Sarah Giampapa
October 8, 2015
Sarah Giampapa is one of the sexiest tattooed women on the planet. No doubt you saw her when she was featured in Inked Girls not too long ago. But if…
Molecule Tattoos
October 8, 2015
As Bill Nye The Science Guy would say, “science rules.” And so do science inspired tattoos. It can be hard to capture the essence of science and math in artwork,…
Tattoos Inspired by Banned Books
October 7, 2015
It’s hard to believe that classic novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird have been banned from libraries and…
Zipper Tattoos
October 1, 2015
We can’t help but laugh at the tongue-in-cheek brilliance of getting a zipper tattooed over a scar. I mean, if that zipper was real that surgery would have been so…
Artist and Model Courtney Lloyd
October 1, 2015
It might be time to move to the UK. Sure, the food might be bland and the weather may be bleak, but the women are out of this world. Meet…
All Seeing Eye Tattoos
October 1, 2015
You can never escape the sight of the all seeing eye, so why not pay homage to it with a cool tattoo. The symbol, also known as the Eye of…
There Are so Many Sexy Women in the New Inked Girls We Put 2 on the Cover!
September 29, 2015
You already know that every time we release a new issue of Inked Girls that it will be filled to the seams with pictures of sexy tattooed women, but this…
Inside the Yakuza
September 29, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Photographer Anton Kusters was given an unprecedented level of access to one of Tokyo’s infamous Yakuza families and the results are incredible. While simply hearing…
Beyond the Ink: Soaring in the Clouds with Miss Tina Louise
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Pin-up Cakes
September 18, 2015
Here at Inked we love Pin-ups. We love them when they are tattooed, classic or even when they are Disney princesses. So, naturally we’re going to want to have pin-ups…
Motorcycle Cakes
September 16, 2015
What’s even cooler than popping a wheelie? These awesome motorcycle cakes! Whether you love Harleys, Ducatis or dirt bikes there is a cake in this gallery that will make you…
Sesame Street Cakes
September 15, 2015
All of the residents of Sesame Street know how to have a good time. Even the resident grouch, Oscar, can crack a smile and let loose from time to time.…
Ten Up and Coming Female Tattoo Artists
September 15, 2015
Once a man’s world, the tattoo industry has been transformed over the past few decades with female artists who have re-written the rules of tattoos. You know their names and…
Hot Rod Cakes
September 9, 2015
A true motorhead isn’t going to settle for a boring old cake to celebrate their birthday, they need a dessert that really puts the pedal to the metal. Well, they’re…
Meet the Tindafella
September 8, 2015
A bearded Australian gentleman (who happens to have a few tattoos as well) has found the best way to use the “dating” app Tinder. No, he didn’t find some way…
Unlikely Animal Friends
September 4, 2015
One problem with loving every fuzzy animal on Earth is that often times those animals don’t get along. It’s a dog eat cat world out there, after all, some animals…
Tattoo Artists To The Stars
September 4, 2015
Stars, they’re just like us! They go shopping, eat tacos and get tattoos. But when they go to get inked not just any artist will do, celebrities can be very…
Skull Cakes
September 3, 2015
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, our minds are always on the macabre. Because of that we think about skulls all of the time. Skulls on our…
Pie Tattoos
September 2, 2015
There’s nothing like indulging in the sweeter things in life by digging into a juicy slice of pie. And for those looking to truly satisfy your sweet tooth, here are…
9 Sexy Ads Featuring Tattooed People
August 25, 2015
I know, I know, you hate advertisements. I’m with you on this one. But I make an exception when advertisements decided to use sexy tattooed models and celebrities to hawk…
Vintage Ghostly Images
August 24, 2015
Roughly 150 years away from its heyday spirit photography still manages to be haunting. During the Victorian era spiritualists used to use one of many camera tricks—double exposures, placing a…
The Force Is Strong With These Parents
August 19, 2015
Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Being a parent is hard work, but it definitely has its upsides that make it all worth it. The smiles, the unconditional love…
Tattoo Art
August 14, 2015
Long before tattooists posted all of their work on Instagram there was one way to judge their talent before the needle hit your skin—by checking out their flash. Artists would…
The Destructive Beauty of Wildfires
August 12, 2015
The seemingly endless drought currently gripping California has spurned one of the more destructive wildfire seasons in years. The burning of the fires, and subsequently of people’s homes, is undoubtedly…
Watch as This Drawing Terrifies Children
August 12, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Video and Text Stefan Pabst is one of the most talented artists that we have ever seen. The things that he paints and draws appear to literally…
The Best of the Straight Outta Meme
August 10, 2015
If you’ve been anywhere near social media in the last couple of days you have likely seen the “Straight Outta” meme. To pump up hype for the upcoming movie Straight…
Shoe Tattoos
August 7, 2015
We love shoes. We spend insane amounts of money on them, talk about them, covet them and customize them. The people in this gallery have taken their love to the…
Yin and Yang Tattoos
August 6, 2015
In Chinese philosophy the yin and yang represent how seemingly opposite forces are in fact complementary. By realizing that everything in the world is connected in one way or another,…
Dog Buns Are the New Man Buns
August 5, 2015
Ah, the man bun. It’s hard to think of a more polarizing fashion trend. Some people love the man bun. Others, and from my experience a far larger number of…
Beyond the Ink – Running Amok With Bridget Blonde
August 5, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Celebrity Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them
August 4, 2015
The only thing that we love more than seeing tattoos on our favorite celebrities is learning the stories behind all the ink. We’ve collected some of our favorite celebs and…
Unconventional Piercings
August 3, 2015
Just like tattoos, piercings are another great way to express yourself, and here at the Inked office we support that freedom 100 percent. In the past we’ve covered both popular…
Henna Heals
August 3, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text There is something very special about the henna crowns that you are going to see in the gallery below. No, it’s not the artistry involved in…
Rat Tattoos
July 31, 2015
Some people love rats, some people hate rats and many people, myself included, are afraid of them. Even the haters can’t deny that they are fascinating creatures who are more…
Golden Skulls
July 31, 2015
Billy Bogiatzoglou, more commonly known as Billelis, is an artist that you must know. We love skulls and he is catering to our whims with this amazing series entitled “Hope…
Catch a Sneak Peek of the New Freshly Inked with Tater Tatts
July 27, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The brand new August/September issue of Freshly Inked is just about to hit newsstands. Before you run out and pick up your copy bursting at…
The Animal Revolution is Nigh
July 27, 2015
Caleb Brown‘s art comes from the same place where all of the best Syfy Channel movies come from—a world where animals have grown to epic proportions and wreaked havoc on…
#Curvy is Back on Instagram!
July 24, 2015
Last week the powers that be over at Instagram decided it was a good idea to ban the hashtag “Curvy.” Spokespeople said that the ban was enacted in order to…
You Won’t Believe How This Guy Deals With Being the Third Wheel
July 21, 2015
Being the third wheel sucks. We’ve all been there. You’re hanging out with your best friend and then their significant other comes over and just like that you are no…
Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics
July 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…
The Beautiful and Talented Lepa Dinis
July 17, 2015
We’re not going to lie, the beauty of Lepa Dinis is what first brought her to our attention. You can’t blame us for wanting to take a second, third and…
The 10 Most Commonly Removed Tattoos
July 16, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text We always feel a little pang of sadness when we hear about a tattoo being removed. While fully understanding that there are a lot of…
Artist David Lopera Makes These Celebs Plus-Sized
July 13, 2015
Artist David Lopera has been using photoshop to add pounds to the bodies of female celebrities. By doing the exact opposite of what most photo retouchers do, Lopera is making…
Body Art Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
July 9, 2015
To me blacklights have always represented two things—”cosmic” bowling and hippies. Considering that I am not overly fond of either of those I pretty much dismiss the idea of blacklights…
How To Talk To Strangers About Their Tattoos
July 9, 2015
As lovers of tattoo art we just can’t help admiring all of the tattooed appendages we see on a regular basis. More than a few times a day we want…
8 Ways to Piss Off A Tattoo Artist
July 8, 2015
What’s better than getting a really good tattoo? Having a good relationship with the person that just did that totally awesome new piece. And what better way of having a…
Preserved Tattoos
July 8, 2015
Have you ever wondered if you could preserve your tattoos after you pass? Me neither… until now. Thanks to the wonderful people at London’s Wellcome Collection and London’s Science Museum,…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Meet The World’s Most Patient Dog
July 6, 2015
This has to be the most patient dog on Earth. Instead of turning these birds and hamsters into a quick meal like pretty much any other pup we’ve ever met…
Rice Paddy Art
July 6, 2015
For years we believed that the only two things rice was good for was eating (obviously) and throwing at weddings. Then we were introduced to the world of rice paddy…
You Won’t Believe What this Raccoon Can Do
July 6, 2015
Meet Melanie the raccoon. In the gallery below you can watch as Melanie does things you would have never imagined a raccoon could do. Honestly, Melanie is more talented than…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Cage of Thrones
July 1, 2015
Gallery Follows Text The latest viral trend of photoshopping Nicolas Cage’s face onto others is possibly the strangest (and greatest) gift the internet has given us. Perhaps it’s because he…
Tattooed Tapestries by Erin M. Riley
June 30, 2015
Do you know what a loom looks like? Honestly, I think that for most of us the answer to that question is “no.” The tapestry has definitely gone out of…
Tattoos of the Month
June 30, 2015
Every single day we keep you up-to-date with the finest tattoo art in the world on our Instagram. Thanks to the power of double tapping your phone we found out…
Bloody Maria
June 29, 2015
Unlike regular make-up artists, special effect make-up artists tend to terrify rather than beautify. Meet Maria, she spends her time making herself extra bloody for her followers. Check out her…
Artist Interview: Orge Kalodimas
June 25, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Orge Kalodimas will be making the long trip from Athens, Greece to New York City to attend the Empire State Tattoo Expo next month. Before…
Luke Wessman’s Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Tattoo
June 24, 2015
The Tattoo Customer is Hardly Ever Right – Some Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Tattoo The tattoo client has changed a lot over the last 10 years or so;…
Incredible Tattoo Body Suits
June 15, 2015
When it comes to tattoos we believe the more the merrier so few things make us perk up more than seeing a badass body suit. Sometimes the work is from…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Sailor Jerry
June 12, 2015
There will never be a giant in the tattoo industry that will compare to Sailor Jerry. If you have ever even considered getting a tattoo you’ve at least heard the…
Happy Birthday Johnny Depp
June 9, 2015
Actor Johnny Depp turns 52 today, but you would hardly know it by looking at him. Despite having two decades on me he still looks younger, but I guess that’s…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
The Tattoos and Life of Ami James
June 2, 2015
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 10 years since Miami Ink premiered and brought Ami James into our lives. In those years James has remained a fixture…
Kelly Eden and the New Issue of Inked Girls
June 1, 2015
The new Inked Girls is out and available as we speak! While we know that you are likely to hurry and grab your digital download seconds after reading this (which…
Who Needs Bling When You’ve Got Ink?
May 22, 2015
If money was not an issue I can guarantee you that we would all be wearing necklaces so heavy that they destroyed our posture. But, sadly, money is an issue.…
The Perfect Playlist For Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2015
Your long weekend is launching, finally. With that comes the playlist that aid’s the road trip to your family’s lake house, drinks on the beach, or backyard barbeque. Like your…
7 Clever Ways to Get Your Drink On in Public
May 20, 2015
Let’s preface this by saying that we aren’t encouraging you to break any laws. That would be bad. But…. if you’re like us you are probably going to be spending…
Hit The Beach With These Inked Girls
May 20, 2015
Memorial Day weekend is so close that you can almost touch it. That means that summer is upon us, friends! Now that the weather is finally warm we can start…
Beyond the Ink – Meet Shelby, the Urban Cowgirl
May 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
13 Sand Sculptures That Will Amaze You
May 18, 2015
Beach season is almost upon us and you’re really going to have to step up your sand castle game if you hope to compete with these sculptures. These massive works…
So That’s Where the Joker Gets His Ink
May 8, 2015
Only two weeks ago comic book fans went ballistic when a leaked photo revealed that the Joker has gotten an extensive amount of ink since we last saw him. David…
The Sexiest Side Tattoos Around
May 7, 2015
Here at Inked we love all tattoos be they large or small. But, when we see an enormous piece taking up the entire side of a beautiful woman, well, that’s…
A Skull a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
May 7, 2015
At any given moment there is a tattoo artist somewhere around the world tattooing a skull, that’s how popular they are. One of the reasons that they are so popular,…
Creepy Cakes from the Conjurer’s Kitchen
May 5, 2015
If you thought that the only important thing about food was how it tastes you may as well click on the back arrow now. The presentation of food enhances the…
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…
10 Things About Star Wars You Didn’t Know
May 4, 2015
Star Wars fans are known to be some of the most rabid fans in this galaxy and beyond. Many times they are able to recite entire films and rattle off…
How Old Is Your Tattoo?
May 1, 2015
If you are anything like me you have spent the last 24 hours playing on HowOld.net. The Microsoft run website analyzes pictures that you upload to tell you the age…
The Animated Face of Laura Jenkinson
April 30, 2015
It’s easy to stand out in social media if you find a crazy niche in which to place yourself. And boy has Laura Jenkinson found a cool niche. The talented…
13 Ridiculous Ballpark Foods
April 28, 2015
Once the weather starts to get warm we are itching to go out to the ballgame. While we love baseball it’s not the game that attracts us to the stadium…
Ink Master 6 Cast Revealed
April 28, 2015
Gallery follows video “It’s best to know your enemy,” is the mantra of Ink Master Season 6. Spike TV just announced the tattooers who will be competing for $100,000, a…
13 Mind-Blowing Photos of Contortionist Zlata
April 28, 2015
Most people consider the phrase “tying oneself in knots” to be nothing more than a metaphor; Zlata takes it as a personal challenge. The 24-year-old Russian-born Zlata can move her…
This Week’s Sexiest Inked Girls
April 27, 2015
Every day we get dozens of submissions from women who yearn to be featured on Inkedmag.com. If you take some time to go through all of the Inked Girls profiles…
11 Phenomenal Street Art Murals by Seth GlobePainter
April 27, 2015
Julien Malland is a street artist who also goes by the name of Seth Globepainter. Recently the French artist spent some time in China, a country without an abundance of…
10 Epic Bloody Marys
April 24, 2015
It is alway 9 o’clock somewhere. Check out our list of 10 insane Bloody Marys, talk about some eye-openers, these drinks come with everything including whole pizzas, smoked fish, fried…
Why Should You Date a Tattooed Person?
April 23, 2015
Tattooed people are just like everyone else—behind the tough looking exterior there is a gooey romantic who just wants to find their special someone. Sure, they may prefer reveling over…
Swipe Right for These Tattooed Tinder Girls
April 23, 2015
Tinder is a strange place. You need to be especially careful about which profiles you swipe right on or you are going to find yourself in quite the predicament. It’s…
Convention Ink – Devil’s Hollow Tattoo Festival
April 22, 2015
Welcome to the latest edition of Convention Ink, a new feature on Inkedmag.com where we will feature some of the best work done at notable tattoo conventions around the world.…
Tattoos Celebrating the Beauty of Nature
April 22, 2015
From the first time that man started drawing on cave walls humans have always used the world around them as one of their biggest artistic inspirations. There is so much…
16 Fake Fliers Sure to Crack You Up
April 21, 2015
There is a certain nostalgia for the time honored tradition of posting fliers on telephone poles whenever a beloved family pet has strayed from home or a bike has been…
13 Amazing Snacks to Cure Your 4/20 Munchies
April 20, 2015
Today is 4/20 and potheads everywhere are gearing up to celebrate. If you were ever a Cub Scout, and we’re guessing from some of the creative smoking apparatuses that we…
How Do I Pick a Tattoo Design?
April 17, 2015
Picking the right tattoo design, especially if it is for your first one, is a tough choice that requires a good deal of thought and effort. You have to remember…
Inked’s Instagram Beauties
April 9, 2015
If you don’t follow our Instagram, @inkedmag, you are really missing out. Every day we throw up all of the best tattoos, sick products and more pictures of sexy tattooed…
11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session
April 8, 2015
At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…
Name That Inked Girl
April 7, 2015
How well do you know your Inked Girls? For example, do you think you can identify them without seeing their faces? Well, it’s time to test your knowledge. If you’re…
The Many Faces of a Tattoo Convention
April 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY FOLLOWS THE TEXT Here at Inked we try to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at our little corner of the tattoo industry. From InkedShop photo shoots and…
Tattooed Model Madness – Elite Eight
March 27, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s hard to believe that there are only eight models left in the 2015 Tattooed Model Madness Tournament. It seems like only yesterday that…
Convention Ink – No Limits Tattoo Show
March 24, 2015
Welcome to Convention Ink, a new feature on Inkedmag.com where we will feature some of the best work done at notable tattoo conventions around the world. Our premier edition covers…
Pretty in Pink – An Exclusive Shoot with Alysha Nett
March 24, 2015
Hello readers! Its been a while since I’ve blessed everyone with an exclusive photo gallery. I’m currently on the road traveling, modeling, and photographing as much as I can. I’ll…
Tattooed Model Madness – First Round Part 1
March 17, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s that time of year again. The time when the weather starts to get a little warmer, we consume our weight in corned beef…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos
March 3, 2015
As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…
Knuckle Tattoos That Will Crack You Up
February 26, 2015
There’s no argument about it, knuckle tattoos are so cool. There’s just so many creative things that you can do with the knuckles. You can cover them with a bunch…
Unbelievable Portrait Murals by Guido van Helten
February 24, 2015
Australian artist Guido van Helten has turned entire cities into picture albums thanks to his enormous murals. Van Helten has a style that brings to mind old photos from an…
The Flower That Refuses to Wilt
February 20, 2015
Every man in the world wishes that there was some sort of magical flower that never wilts. This way they wouldn’t have to drop a bundle buying flowers for their…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
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…
This Art is Bananas!
February 6, 2015
Thank goodness Stephan Brusche didn’t listen when his mother told him not to play with his food. Instead, Brusche elevated playing with his food to an art form. The native…
David Hale’s Tattoo Menagerie
February 3, 2015
If you take one second to look through the impressive portfolio of David Hale two things become abundantly clear: his line work is impeccable and he is an enormous animal…
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…
How to Win Your Super Bowl Party
January 28, 2015
Super Bowl is America’s way of telling it’s people to eat as much comfort food as possible and not think twice about how the body will feel the next morning.…
What’s Under There? A Tattoo?
January 27, 2015
There is a long and storied history of men getting caught ogling women’s chests, one can assume that this has been going on since the dawn of time. Now, before…
Make the Most of Your Snow Day
January 27, 2015
Snow day! Wooohoooo! Thanks to winter storm Juno most of the northeastern part of the United States is enjoying a snow day today. Instead of getting up at the crack…
Are Those Tattoos Real?!
January 22, 2015
Sometimes we take a look at some ink and our mouth drops wide open as we exclaim, “Are those tattoos real?!” Well, we hate to break it to you, but…
Sara X and Her Talented Chest
January 19, 2015
Watch tattooed model Sara X impress with her unique "boob twerking" skills, dancing to Christmas carols, Mozart, and Dueling Banjos. Check out her videos and enjoy!
Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub
January 15, 2015
Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.
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Selfies of Inked Girls Part 1
February 25, 2016
I still remember the first time I saw a camera phone, it seemed completely ludicrous. Who needed the ability to instantly send pictures to their friends? Of course, you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Skull Tattoos Part 1
February 24, 2016
We are guessing that if there was any possible way to catalog every tattoo that’s ever been inked—and trust us, this is impossible, we have tried—skull tattoos would be the…
Tattoos Inspired by Federico Bebber
February 22, 2016
Federico Bebber is an Italian digital artist who specializes in creating surreal and haunting portraits by altering photographs. His work has been reproduced or used as inspiration by tattoo artists…
Yallzee Presents 20 Amazing Asian Inspired Backpieces
February 15, 2016
There are few things more impressive than an enormous and cohesive full back piece. It takes an extreme amount of artistry and consideration to create a tattoo that takes up…
Top 5 Celebrity Tattoo Mistakes
February 12, 2016
Celebrities are people too, and people make mistakes every single day, so it’s no surprise that there is a surplus of celebrities out there sporting some pretty awful tattoo mistakes.…
Funny or Gross?
February 10, 2016
We don’t blame you if these tattoos give you some mixed emotions. We’re guessing that you are looking at them asking yourself, is this funny or just plain gross? Possibly…
The Tattooed Mona Lisa and More Inked Up Works of Art
February 10, 2016
Nicolas Amiard, a graphic designer and artist from Paris, has given a facelift to some of the fine art that his hometown is renowned for. Amiard is clearly an admirer…
More Great Tattoo Ideas For Women
February 9, 2016
Two of the key elements in creating a perfect tattoo are placement and style. The right tattoo in the wrong place will look terrible, same thing with a tattoo that’s…
The New Inked Girls W/ Refen Doe and 12 More Sexy Tattooed Women
February 9, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and you’ll hardly believe all of the sexiness we have in store for you. Cover model Refen Doe frolics through…
Tattoos by Hannah Pixie Sykes
February 5, 2016
Hannah Pixie Sykes, owner of Black Sabbath Tattoo in Sheffield, England, manages to do more with black ink than many artists can do with all the colors of the rainbow.…
Tattoos by Giena Todryk
February 4, 2016
To look through Giena Todryk‘s tattoo portfolio is to simulate doing half the world’s peyote at once and going on an adventure. The German artist’s work is filled with colors…
Game Day Treats
February 4, 2016
The big game is coming up this week! You know what I’m talking about, that final game of the football season that we aren’t allowed to call by it’s actual…
Modern Day Pinups 1
February 2, 2016
The classics never go out of style. That’s why pinup photography is just as sexy now as it was back when our grandfathers were painting their favorite girls onto the…
What Do You Do?
January 26, 2016
One of the most important lessons you learn as a child is to not judge a book by its cover. Despite this being hammered into your brain from a young…
Freshly Inked Preview With Carlos Torres
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The new issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit the newsstands and you will not believe what we’ve got in store for you. Every…
Kawaii Tattoos
January 21, 2016
Get ready for some extreme cuteness. In Japanese pop culture the term Kawaii is used to describe things that are cuddly, adorable and lovable—just like every tattoo in this gallery!…
Best Professions for the Tattooed
January 18, 2016
When it comes towards attitudes about tattooed employees, today’s workplace is infinitely more welcoming than it was even just a decade ago. That being said, there are still some industries…
Tattoos by Caroline Karenine
January 13, 2016
If you are looking to get a feminine tattoo with damn near perfect placement we highly recommend you seek out Caroline Karenine. As she travels between Brussels, Paris and Lausanne,…
The Unreal Custom Creations of Ekaterina Gakman
January 10, 2016
With the rise of social media, everyone and their mother is sharing pictures of their adorable animals. Yet, while having a pet is wonderful, it can also be a big…
Tattoo Resolutions for 2016
December 29, 2015
Everyone has made mistakes in the past, but hopefully one of those mistakes doesn’t involve a tattoo—those things are (mostly) permanent. Unfortunately, we see tattoo regrets all over the place…
Tattoos that Could Only Exist in 2015
December 29, 2015
With 2015 coming to an end it’s only normal to look back on all the wackiness the year had to offer. And if you are anything like we are your…
Beyond the Ink – Bleed Gold With the Gorgeous Misty Mason
December 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Inked Girls Preview Featuring the Lovely Tina Louise
December 23, 2015
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams with hot photo sets. It all begins with cover model Tina Louise.…
Tattooed Santa Claus
December 17, 2015
These guys are certainly not the same St. Nick you remember from being a child. Underneath the beard and the red coat lies a full collection of ink. We’ve already…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
The Top Celebrity Tattoos of 2015
December 16, 2015
Looking back, 2015 was a pretty eventful year. This past year we saw presidential candidates duke it out and gay marriage legalized in all 50 states. We said goodbye to…
Emily Shephard Poses for My Beachy Side
December 14, 2015
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to gawk at marvelous photos of a gorgeous tattooed woman and say that you are doing it for a good cause, so…
Tattooed Model Tasha Mackenzie
December 14, 2015
The Gold Coast of Australia is home to some of the most beautiful women in the world, including the gorgeous Tasha Mackenzie. Tasha is a bit of a double feature.…
Tattooed Model Sarah Ve
December 9, 2015
Sarah Ve has been in the pages ofInked Girlson more than one occasion, so you should already be familiar with her sultry look. That being said, we’ve never been huge…
Tattooed Model Brieane Pace
December 7, 2015
Brieane Pace stands out from the crowd of tattooed models thanks to the way her look combines innocence with rebellion. Her face says “girl next door,” but all that ink…
Former Disney Stars Who Are Now Tattooed
December 3, 2015
The 2000s were known as the golden age of Disney Channel programming. It was a time when Miley Cyrus was still Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire heavily influenced teeny bopper couture,…
Elf On The Shelf Being Inappropriate
December 3, 2015
Christmas is in the air! Carols are being sung, bells are being rung and the abominable toy that is Elf on the Shelf is creeping his way out of the…
Anime Tattoos
December 2, 2015
In the Western world, our cartoons range from childhood Disney classics to more mature contemporary favorites like Family Guy and Futurama. But in Japan, they approach animated entertainment in an…
Holiday Nails
December 2, 2015
The holidays are just around the corner the signs are just about everywhere: seasonal music on the radio, decorations popping up on every corner and, of course, shopping for presents.…
10 Tattoo Artists That Changed the Industry
December 1, 2015
In every industry from fashion to biology, there are innovators who drastically modify their professions for generations to come. Our knowledge of theoretical physics would not be the same without…
Winter Gift Guide
November 27, 2015
No matter how much we fight it we need to face the inevitable–winter is coming. You can put up a brave fight by continuing to wear shorts and t shirts…
Meet The Tattooed Hunk That Voiced ‘Hey Arnold’
November 24, 2015
It’s popular opinion that kid’s cartoons are not what they used to be, with the 90’s being the last time there were truly any worth watching. A fan favorite, and…
Tattoos that Stand the Test of Time
November 4, 2015
Over the past few decades, the tattoo industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of tattoo styles and designs that a person can choose from. Ten years ago,…
One Continuous Line Tattoos
November 2, 2015
Continuous line drawings are a popular style of sketching, perfected by the likes of well known master Pablo Picasso and contemporary influencer Pierre Emmanuel Godet. While these designs may look…
Most-Talked About Celebrity Halloween Costumes
November 2, 2015
Every Halloween we scour the internet to find the best Halloween costumes. Thanks to their connections with makeup designers, and not to mention their cash, celebrities end up having some…
The Dark Side of Disney
October 30, 2015
Illustrator Jeffrey Thomas loves drawing Disney characters, he just happens to see them in a little differently than you and I do. When Thomas looks at Jasmine, for example, he…
Scars from Lightning Strikes Look Remarkably Like Tattoos
October 29, 2015
Lightning is terrifying. The idea that a bolt can just come down from the sky and smite you without a moment’s notice is enough to make a person afraid of…
Tattoos From ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’
October 28, 2015
If you grew up in the 1980s chances are that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a very formative book for you. Either you loved the collection of…
Adorable Monsters by M.S. Corley
October 27, 2015
After years of being terrified of monsters like Medusa, the Succubus, werewolves and vampires the drawings of M.S. Corley are making us rethink that position. The illustrator has been spending…
Lip Art That Can Double As A Halloween Costume
October 26, 2015
It’s finally here, it’s Halloween Week. With All Hallows Eve rapidly approaching, we are able to recognize that there are two two types of people in this world—those who have…
Head Turning Skull Carvings by Aureus Arts
October 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Bone carving as been an ancient art form since the paleolithic era, when our ancient ancestors would carve intricate patterns into the bones of animals…
The Best and Worst Pop Tarts of All Time
October 23, 2015
Teenagers, foodies, stoners and lazy morning people alike are all rejoicing at today’s announcement that there will be five new flavors of Pop Tarts released in the not too distant…
Creepy Cocktails
October 22, 2015
Whether you are throwing a Halloween party, gathering some friends for a night of watching scary movies or just feeling the urge to play with dried ice these creepy cocktail…
Commonly Misspelled Tattoos
October 22, 2015
It should go without saying that getting a tattoo is a permanent decision (laser removal aside, and who wants to endure that pain?). You actively toy with the idea of…
Great Halloween Makeup by Inked Fans
October 20, 2015
Halloween is our favorite day of the year—this should be abundantly obvious based off of this, this and this—so we do everything we can to turn the entire month of…
Disney Pinups by Virginie Siveton
October 19, 2015
Virginie Siveton is a French illustrator that specializes in taking the wholesome images we know from pop culture, particularly from Disney movies, and twisting them into tattooed and gorgeous pinups.…
Sexy Inked Girl Selfies
October 15, 2015
Selfies get a bad rap, don’t you agree? They are constantly mocked for being self-indulgent or silly, but honestly, we have a soft spot for the pictures. They’re so candid…
Tattooed Model Kayla Cadorna
October 14, 2015
Kayla Cadorna’s got it all—she performs with fire in the circus, dances professionally, makes friends with snakes and is drop-dead gorgeous to boot. If you have yet to become acquainted…
The Creepy Makeup Transformations of Made Yew Look by Lex
October 14, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video If you’re familiar with the special effects makeup community of Youtube you know horror fanatic Alexys Fleming, or as she is more commonly…
Insane Pumpkin Carving
October 13, 2015
Remember the first time you ever carved a Jack O’Lantern? I certainly do. I tried so hard to give him weird buck teeth and was absolutely heartbroken when I chopped…
Tattooed Model Sarah Giampapa
October 8, 2015
Sarah Giampapa is one of the sexiest tattooed women on the planet. No doubt you saw her when she was featured in Inked Girls not too long ago. But if…
Molecule Tattoos
October 8, 2015
As Bill Nye The Science Guy would say, “science rules.” And so do science inspired tattoos. It can be hard to capture the essence of science and math in artwork,…
Tattoos Inspired by Banned Books
October 7, 2015
It’s hard to believe that classic novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird have been banned from libraries and…
Zipper Tattoos
October 1, 2015
We can’t help but laugh at the tongue-in-cheek brilliance of getting a zipper tattooed over a scar. I mean, if that zipper was real that surgery would have been so…
Artist and Model Courtney Lloyd
October 1, 2015
It might be time to move to the UK. Sure, the food might be bland and the weather may be bleak, but the women are out of this world. Meet…
All Seeing Eye Tattoos
October 1, 2015
You can never escape the sight of the all seeing eye, so why not pay homage to it with a cool tattoo. The symbol, also known as the Eye of…
There Are so Many Sexy Women in the New Inked Girls We Put 2 on the Cover!
September 29, 2015
You already know that every time we release a new issue of Inked Girls that it will be filled to the seams with pictures of sexy tattooed women, but this…
Inside the Yakuza
September 29, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Photographer Anton Kusters was given an unprecedented level of access to one of Tokyo’s infamous Yakuza families and the results are incredible. While simply hearing…
Beyond the Ink: Soaring in the Clouds with Miss Tina Louise
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Pin-up Cakes
September 18, 2015
Here at Inked we love Pin-ups. We love them when they are tattooed, classic or even when they are Disney princesses. So, naturally we’re going to want to have pin-ups…
Motorcycle Cakes
September 16, 2015
What’s even cooler than popping a wheelie? These awesome motorcycle cakes! Whether you love Harleys, Ducatis or dirt bikes there is a cake in this gallery that will make you…
Sesame Street Cakes
September 15, 2015
All of the residents of Sesame Street know how to have a good time. Even the resident grouch, Oscar, can crack a smile and let loose from time to time.…
Ten Up and Coming Female Tattoo Artists
September 15, 2015
Once a man’s world, the tattoo industry has been transformed over the past few decades with female artists who have re-written the rules of tattoos. You know their names and…
Hot Rod Cakes
September 9, 2015
A true motorhead isn’t going to settle for a boring old cake to celebrate their birthday, they need a dessert that really puts the pedal to the metal. Well, they’re…
Meet the Tindafella
September 8, 2015
A bearded Australian gentleman (who happens to have a few tattoos as well) has found the best way to use the “dating” app Tinder. No, he didn’t find some way…
Unlikely Animal Friends
September 4, 2015
One problem with loving every fuzzy animal on Earth is that often times those animals don’t get along. It’s a dog eat cat world out there, after all, some animals…
Tattoo Artists To The Stars
September 4, 2015
Stars, they’re just like us! They go shopping, eat tacos and get tattoos. But when they go to get inked not just any artist will do, celebrities can be very…
Skull Cakes
September 3, 2015
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, our minds are always on the macabre. Because of that we think about skulls all of the time. Skulls on our…
Pie Tattoos
September 2, 2015
There’s nothing like indulging in the sweeter things in life by digging into a juicy slice of pie. And for those looking to truly satisfy your sweet tooth, here are…
9 Sexy Ads Featuring Tattooed People
August 25, 2015
I know, I know, you hate advertisements. I’m with you on this one. But I make an exception when advertisements decided to use sexy tattooed models and celebrities to hawk…
Vintage Ghostly Images
August 24, 2015
Roughly 150 years away from its heyday spirit photography still manages to be haunting. During the Victorian era spiritualists used to use one of many camera tricks—double exposures, placing a…
The Force Is Strong With These Parents
August 19, 2015
Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Being a parent is hard work, but it definitely has its upsides that make it all worth it. The smiles, the unconditional love…
Tattoo Art
August 14, 2015
Long before tattooists posted all of their work on Instagram there was one way to judge their talent before the needle hit your skin—by checking out their flash. Artists would…
The Destructive Beauty of Wildfires
August 12, 2015
The seemingly endless drought currently gripping California has spurned one of the more destructive wildfire seasons in years. The burning of the fires, and subsequently of people’s homes, is undoubtedly…
Watch as This Drawing Terrifies Children
August 12, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Video and Text Stefan Pabst is one of the most talented artists that we have ever seen. The things that he paints and draws appear to literally…
The Best of the Straight Outta Meme
August 10, 2015
If you’ve been anywhere near social media in the last couple of days you have likely seen the “Straight Outta” meme. To pump up hype for the upcoming movie Straight…
Shoe Tattoos
August 7, 2015
We love shoes. We spend insane amounts of money on them, talk about them, covet them and customize them. The people in this gallery have taken their love to the…
Yin and Yang Tattoos
August 6, 2015
In Chinese philosophy the yin and yang represent how seemingly opposite forces are in fact complementary. By realizing that everything in the world is connected in one way or another,…
Dog Buns Are the New Man Buns
August 5, 2015
Ah, the man bun. It’s hard to think of a more polarizing fashion trend. Some people love the man bun. Others, and from my experience a far larger number of…
Beyond the Ink – Running Amok With Bridget Blonde
August 5, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Celebrity Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them
August 4, 2015
The only thing that we love more than seeing tattoos on our favorite celebrities is learning the stories behind all the ink. We’ve collected some of our favorite celebs and…
Unconventional Piercings
August 3, 2015
Just like tattoos, piercings are another great way to express yourself, and here at the Inked office we support that freedom 100 percent. In the past we’ve covered both popular…
Henna Heals
August 3, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text There is something very special about the henna crowns that you are going to see in the gallery below. No, it’s not the artistry involved in…
Rat Tattoos
July 31, 2015
Some people love rats, some people hate rats and many people, myself included, are afraid of them. Even the haters can’t deny that they are fascinating creatures who are more…
Golden Skulls
July 31, 2015
Billy Bogiatzoglou, more commonly known as Billelis, is an artist that you must know. We love skulls and he is catering to our whims with this amazing series entitled “Hope…
Catch a Sneak Peek of the New Freshly Inked with Tater Tatts
July 27, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The brand new August/September issue of Freshly Inked is just about to hit newsstands. Before you run out and pick up your copy bursting at…
The Animal Revolution is Nigh
July 27, 2015
Caleb Brown‘s art comes from the same place where all of the best Syfy Channel movies come from—a world where animals have grown to epic proportions and wreaked havoc on…
#Curvy is Back on Instagram!
July 24, 2015
Last week the powers that be over at Instagram decided it was a good idea to ban the hashtag “Curvy.” Spokespeople said that the ban was enacted in order to…
You Won’t Believe How This Guy Deals With Being the Third Wheel
July 21, 2015
Being the third wheel sucks. We’ve all been there. You’re hanging out with your best friend and then their significant other comes over and just like that you are no…
Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics
July 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…
The Beautiful and Talented Lepa Dinis
July 17, 2015
We’re not going to lie, the beauty of Lepa Dinis is what first brought her to our attention. You can’t blame us for wanting to take a second, third and…
The 10 Most Commonly Removed Tattoos
July 16, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text We always feel a little pang of sadness when we hear about a tattoo being removed. While fully understanding that there are a lot of…
Artist David Lopera Makes These Celebs Plus-Sized
July 13, 2015
Artist David Lopera has been using photoshop to add pounds to the bodies of female celebrities. By doing the exact opposite of what most photo retouchers do, Lopera is making…
Body Art Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
July 9, 2015
To me blacklights have always represented two things—”cosmic” bowling and hippies. Considering that I am not overly fond of either of those I pretty much dismiss the idea of blacklights…
How To Talk To Strangers About Their Tattoos
July 9, 2015
As lovers of tattoo art we just can’t help admiring all of the tattooed appendages we see on a regular basis. More than a few times a day we want…
8 Ways to Piss Off A Tattoo Artist
July 8, 2015
What’s better than getting a really good tattoo? Having a good relationship with the person that just did that totally awesome new piece. And what better way of having a…
Preserved Tattoos
July 8, 2015
Have you ever wondered if you could preserve your tattoos after you pass? Me neither… until now. Thanks to the wonderful people at London’s Wellcome Collection and London’s Science Museum,…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Meet The World’s Most Patient Dog
July 6, 2015
This has to be the most patient dog on Earth. Instead of turning these birds and hamsters into a quick meal like pretty much any other pup we’ve ever met…
Rice Paddy Art
July 6, 2015
For years we believed that the only two things rice was good for was eating (obviously) and throwing at weddings. Then we were introduced to the world of rice paddy…
You Won’t Believe What this Raccoon Can Do
July 6, 2015
Meet Melanie the raccoon. In the gallery below you can watch as Melanie does things you would have never imagined a raccoon could do. Honestly, Melanie is more talented than…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Cage of Thrones
July 1, 2015
Gallery Follows Text The latest viral trend of photoshopping Nicolas Cage’s face onto others is possibly the strangest (and greatest) gift the internet has given us. Perhaps it’s because he…
Tattooed Tapestries by Erin M. Riley
June 30, 2015
Do you know what a loom looks like? Honestly, I think that for most of us the answer to that question is “no.” The tapestry has definitely gone out of…
Tattoos of the Month
June 30, 2015
Every single day we keep you up-to-date with the finest tattoo art in the world on our Instagram. Thanks to the power of double tapping your phone we found out…
Bloody Maria
June 29, 2015
Unlike regular make-up artists, special effect make-up artists tend to terrify rather than beautify. Meet Maria, she spends her time making herself extra bloody for her followers. Check out her…
Artist Interview: Orge Kalodimas
June 25, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Orge Kalodimas will be making the long trip from Athens, Greece to New York City to attend the Empire State Tattoo Expo next month. Before…
Luke Wessman’s Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Tattoo
June 24, 2015
The Tattoo Customer is Hardly Ever Right – Some Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Tattoo The tattoo client has changed a lot over the last 10 years or so;…
Incredible Tattoo Body Suits
June 15, 2015
When it comes to tattoos we believe the more the merrier so few things make us perk up more than seeing a badass body suit. Sometimes the work is from…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Sailor Jerry
June 12, 2015
There will never be a giant in the tattoo industry that will compare to Sailor Jerry. If you have ever even considered getting a tattoo you’ve at least heard the…
Happy Birthday Johnny Depp
June 9, 2015
Actor Johnny Depp turns 52 today, but you would hardly know it by looking at him. Despite having two decades on me he still looks younger, but I guess that’s…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
The Tattoos and Life of Ami James
June 2, 2015
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 10 years since Miami Ink premiered and brought Ami James into our lives. In those years James has remained a fixture…
Kelly Eden and the New Issue of Inked Girls
June 1, 2015
The new Inked Girls is out and available as we speak! While we know that you are likely to hurry and grab your digital download seconds after reading this (which…
Who Needs Bling When You’ve Got Ink?
May 22, 2015
If money was not an issue I can guarantee you that we would all be wearing necklaces so heavy that they destroyed our posture. But, sadly, money is an issue.…
The Perfect Playlist For Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2015
Your long weekend is launching, finally. With that comes the playlist that aid’s the road trip to your family’s lake house, drinks on the beach, or backyard barbeque. Like your…
7 Clever Ways to Get Your Drink On in Public
May 20, 2015
Let’s preface this by saying that we aren’t encouraging you to break any laws. That would be bad. But…. if you’re like us you are probably going to be spending…
Hit The Beach With These Inked Girls
May 20, 2015
Memorial Day weekend is so close that you can almost touch it. That means that summer is upon us, friends! Now that the weather is finally warm we can start…
Beyond the Ink – Meet Shelby, the Urban Cowgirl
May 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
13 Sand Sculptures That Will Amaze You
May 18, 2015
Beach season is almost upon us and you’re really going to have to step up your sand castle game if you hope to compete with these sculptures. These massive works…
So That’s Where the Joker Gets His Ink
May 8, 2015
Only two weeks ago comic book fans went ballistic when a leaked photo revealed that the Joker has gotten an extensive amount of ink since we last saw him. David…
The Sexiest Side Tattoos Around
May 7, 2015
Here at Inked we love all tattoos be they large or small. But, when we see an enormous piece taking up the entire side of a beautiful woman, well, that’s…
A Skull a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
May 7, 2015
At any given moment there is a tattoo artist somewhere around the world tattooing a skull, that’s how popular they are. One of the reasons that they are so popular,…
Creepy Cakes from the Conjurer’s Kitchen
May 5, 2015
If you thought that the only important thing about food was how it tastes you may as well click on the back arrow now. The presentation of food enhances the…
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…
10 Things About Star Wars You Didn’t Know
May 4, 2015
Star Wars fans are known to be some of the most rabid fans in this galaxy and beyond. Many times they are able to recite entire films and rattle off…
How Old Is Your Tattoo?
May 1, 2015
If you are anything like me you have spent the last 24 hours playing on HowOld.net. The Microsoft run website analyzes pictures that you upload to tell you the age…
The Animated Face of Laura Jenkinson
April 30, 2015
It’s easy to stand out in social media if you find a crazy niche in which to place yourself. And boy has Laura Jenkinson found a cool niche. The talented…
13 Ridiculous Ballpark Foods
April 28, 2015
Once the weather starts to get warm we are itching to go out to the ballgame. While we love baseball it’s not the game that attracts us to the stadium…
Ink Master 6 Cast Revealed
April 28, 2015
Gallery follows video “It’s best to know your enemy,” is the mantra of Ink Master Season 6. Spike TV just announced the tattooers who will be competing for $100,000, a…
13 Mind-Blowing Photos of Contortionist Zlata
April 28, 2015
Most people consider the phrase “tying oneself in knots” to be nothing more than a metaphor; Zlata takes it as a personal challenge. The 24-year-old Russian-born Zlata can move her…
This Week’s Sexiest Inked Girls
April 27, 2015
Every day we get dozens of submissions from women who yearn to be featured on Inkedmag.com. If you take some time to go through all of the Inked Girls profiles…
11 Phenomenal Street Art Murals by Seth GlobePainter
April 27, 2015
Julien Malland is a street artist who also goes by the name of Seth Globepainter. Recently the French artist spent some time in China, a country without an abundance of…
10 Epic Bloody Marys
April 24, 2015
It is alway 9 o’clock somewhere. Check out our list of 10 insane Bloody Marys, talk about some eye-openers, these drinks come with everything including whole pizzas, smoked fish, fried…
Why Should You Date a Tattooed Person?
April 23, 2015
Tattooed people are just like everyone else—behind the tough looking exterior there is a gooey romantic who just wants to find their special someone. Sure, they may prefer reveling over…
Swipe Right for These Tattooed Tinder Girls
April 23, 2015
Tinder is a strange place. You need to be especially careful about which profiles you swipe right on or you are going to find yourself in quite the predicament. It’s…
Convention Ink – Devil’s Hollow Tattoo Festival
April 22, 2015
Welcome to the latest edition of Convention Ink, a new feature on Inkedmag.com where we will feature some of the best work done at notable tattoo conventions around the world.…
Tattoos Celebrating the Beauty of Nature
April 22, 2015
From the first time that man started drawing on cave walls humans have always used the world around them as one of their biggest artistic inspirations. There is so much…
16 Fake Fliers Sure to Crack You Up
April 21, 2015
There is a certain nostalgia for the time honored tradition of posting fliers on telephone poles whenever a beloved family pet has strayed from home or a bike has been…
13 Amazing Snacks to Cure Your 4/20 Munchies
April 20, 2015
Today is 4/20 and potheads everywhere are gearing up to celebrate. If you were ever a Cub Scout, and we’re guessing from some of the creative smoking apparatuses that we…
How Do I Pick a Tattoo Design?
April 17, 2015
Picking the right tattoo design, especially if it is for your first one, is a tough choice that requires a good deal of thought and effort. You have to remember…
Inked’s Instagram Beauties
April 9, 2015
If you don’t follow our Instagram, @inkedmag, you are really missing out. Every day we throw up all of the best tattoos, sick products and more pictures of sexy tattooed…
11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session
April 8, 2015
At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…
Name That Inked Girl
April 7, 2015
How well do you know your Inked Girls? For example, do you think you can identify them without seeing their faces? Well, it’s time to test your knowledge. If you’re…
The Many Faces of a Tattoo Convention
April 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY FOLLOWS THE TEXT Here at Inked we try to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at our little corner of the tattoo industry. From InkedShop photo shoots and…
Tattooed Model Madness – Elite Eight
March 27, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s hard to believe that there are only eight models left in the 2015 Tattooed Model Madness Tournament. It seems like only yesterday that…
Convention Ink – No Limits Tattoo Show
March 24, 2015
Welcome to Convention Ink, a new feature on Inkedmag.com where we will feature some of the best work done at notable tattoo conventions around the world. Our premier edition covers…
Pretty in Pink – An Exclusive Shoot with Alysha Nett
March 24, 2015
Hello readers! Its been a while since I’ve blessed everyone with an exclusive photo gallery. I’m currently on the road traveling, modeling, and photographing as much as I can. I’ll…
Tattooed Model Madness – First Round Part 1
March 17, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s that time of year again. The time when the weather starts to get a little warmer, we consume our weight in corned beef…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos
March 3, 2015
As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…
Knuckle Tattoos That Will Crack You Up
February 26, 2015
There’s no argument about it, knuckle tattoos are so cool. There’s just so many creative things that you can do with the knuckles. You can cover them with a bunch…
Unbelievable Portrait Murals by Guido van Helten
February 24, 2015
Australian artist Guido van Helten has turned entire cities into picture albums thanks to his enormous murals. Van Helten has a style that brings to mind old photos from an…
The Flower That Refuses to Wilt
February 20, 2015
Every man in the world wishes that there was some sort of magical flower that never wilts. This way they wouldn’t have to drop a bundle buying flowers for their…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
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…
This Art is Bananas!
February 6, 2015
Thank goodness Stephan Brusche didn’t listen when his mother told him not to play with his food. Instead, Brusche elevated playing with his food to an art form. The native…
David Hale’s Tattoo Menagerie
February 3, 2015
If you take one second to look through the impressive portfolio of David Hale two things become abundantly clear: his line work is impeccable and he is an enormous animal…
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…
How to Win Your Super Bowl Party
January 28, 2015
Super Bowl is America’s way of telling it’s people to eat as much comfort food as possible and not think twice about how the body will feel the next morning.…
What’s Under There? A Tattoo?
January 27, 2015
There is a long and storied history of men getting caught ogling women’s chests, one can assume that this has been going on since the dawn of time. Now, before…
Make the Most of Your Snow Day
January 27, 2015
Snow day! Wooohoooo! Thanks to winter storm Juno most of the northeastern part of the United States is enjoying a snow day today. Instead of getting up at the crack…
Are Those Tattoos Real?!
January 22, 2015
Sometimes we take a look at some ink and our mouth drops wide open as we exclaim, “Are those tattoos real?!” Well, we hate to break it to you, but…
Sara X and Her Talented Chest
January 19, 2015
Watch tattooed model Sara X impress with her unique "boob twerking" skills, dancing to Christmas carols, Mozart, and Dueling Banjos. Check out her videos and enjoy!
Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub
January 15, 2015
Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.
50 Best and Most Unique Knockout Knuckle Tattoos!
April 25, 2017
A Double Fisted Message! Even back in the day when more artist abided by the no ink above the neck or below the wrist, knuckle tattoos always seemed to rear…
20 Dope Biggie Smalls Tattoos
March 9, 2017
Today (March 9, 2017) marks 20 years since hip-hop lost one of its greatest contributors, the Notorious B.I.G. The Brooklyn native, born Christopher Wallace, quickly gained fame for his seemingly…
VIDEO GALLERY: 20 Awesome Tattoos
January 25, 2017
Rather than hit you with our typical–yet still awesome – photo galleries of tattoos, we kicked it up a notch, and brought you a video gallery of tattoos—straight from some of your…
Krampus Tattoos
November 28, 2016
Here in the United States we know only of Santa Claus—the lovable fella who goes around the world to give children presents on Christmas. And while St. Nick has a…
Dance Tattoos
October 28, 2016
For many cultures around the world, dance can be serve as a language. It tells stories, enriches culture and can bring a community together through music. Capturing the movement, elegance,…
Insane 3D Calligraphy
August 9, 2016
The art of Tolga Girgin is so great that it jumps right off of the page. OK, it may not be literally coming off the paper but it certainly looks…
Yallzee’s Eyeball Tattoos
August 8, 2016
They say that a person’s eyes are a window to their soul, we feel the same way about these eyeball tattoos. In this gallery curated by Yallzee you will see…
Toni Logo’s Unbelievably Realistic Drawings
August 8, 2016
Toni Logo is a graphic artist/tattooer that is able to create pure magic when he has a pencil in his hand. His work is often sexually charged and provocative but…
Tattoos for Pet Lovers
August 4, 2016
It’s amazing the lengths that people will go to in order to show their devotion to their pets. People will buy their pets fancy organic food, build them elaborate play…
Having Trouble Reading Graffiti? This Artist Has Got You Covered
July 28, 2016
Living in New York it is impossible to walk more than three feet without seeing some graffiti. Some of it is exceptionally bad ass, no doubt, but the majority of…
A Preview of the Queens of Ink Issue of ‘Freshly Inked’
July 28, 2016
The brand new issue of Freshly Inked smashes the glass ceiling as it is our first ever all female issue! The Queens of Ink issue features 12 of the most…
The Pinup Photography of Robert Alvarado
July 22, 2016
Unlike most of the fads from the 1940s, like the Jitterbug for example, pinup photography has aged beautifully. The style is just as relevant and tantalizing as it was during…
Geode Cakes That Are (Almost) Too Gorgeous To Eat
July 21, 2016
The latest cake trend going around the internet can please anybody: Rock lovers, gem collectors, diamond enthusiasts. If you’re a lover of nature who climbs mountains on your day off…
Cat Scratch Fever: This Sexy Tattooed Model Loves his Kitty
July 20, 2016
Instagram sensation Travis DesLaurier is an expert in pussy…. cats. Come on, get your head out of the gutter! He’s more into felines, and he has a very special one…
Mixtape Tattoos
July 19, 2016
Technology may have left them in the dust, but mixtapes will always have a special place in our hearts. Every person of a certain age remembers sitting in their room…
French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals
July 11, 2016
This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…
Yallzee’s Shocking Tattoos
June 22, 2016
You used to be able to shock people merely by having a tattoo, these days it’s a bit more difficult than that. You need to have a truly unique and…
The Top Tattooed Cities in America
June 20, 2016
Who doesn’t love a good regional rivalry? Part of the reason that sports are so popular is that it gives us definitive evidence to fuel our fights over how City…
Yallzee’s Neo-Traditional Tattoos
June 16, 2016
Neo-traditional tattoos straddle the line between the past and the future in a very intriguing way. By holding on to the bold black lines and classic color palette that defines…
Yallzee’s Rodent Tattoos
June 16, 2016
It’s hard to think of a more polarizing group of animals than rodents. Some people love them, some people hate them, but no body is in the middle. We’re guessing…
Yallzee’s Hardcore Tattoos
June 16, 2016
This gallery of tattoos is dedicated to only the most hardcore tattoo enthusiasts. When you tattoo your head, face, neck, or hands you are marking yourself among the elite of…
Caring For Your New Tattoo – What You Need To Know
June 13, 2016
If there is one thing you should know about getting a tattoo first and foremost it should be how to look after and care for it in the extremely important…
A Sneak Preview of July’s ‘Freshly Inked’
May 17, 2016
For the latest issue of Freshly Inked we have done something that we have never done before—we based the issue around famed tattoo collector Yallzee. As guest editor of this…
Yallzee’s Star Wars Tattoos for May The Fourth
May 4, 2016
This gallery contains 17 phenomenal Star Wars tattoos; #7 will have you longing to turn to the dark side of the Force. The Force is strong with these Star Wars…
Yallzee’s Tattoos Inspired by Animation
May 2, 2016
This gallery contains 18 amazing tattoos inspired by animation, #13 will give you all of the feelings. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s always OK to love cartoons.…
Yallzee’s Incredible Cat Tattoos
April 29, 2016
This gallery has 20 incredible cat tattoos, #9 will give you new respect for the King of the Jungle. Cats come in all shapes and sizes, as do cat tattoos.…
8 Sentimental Celebrity Tattoos That Are More Touching Than Tough
April 28, 2016
Gone are the days when tattoos were reserved strictly for gang members, jail birds and drunken sailors. Today, everyone from your substitute teacher to your favorite celebrity (male or female)…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Foot Tattoos
April 28, 2016
This gallery contains 19 fantastic foot tattoos, #13 will have you curling your toes. There are very few places more painful to get tattooed than your foot, so you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Neck Tattoos
April 27, 2016
This gallery contains 22 outstanding neck tattoos, once you see #10 you’ll be inspired to get your very own neck tattoo! Getting a neck tattoo is a huge decision that…
Yallzee’s Devil Tattoos
April 26, 2016
Get ready to embrace your bad side with this gallery of 10 devil tattoos, #6 appears to be going straight to Hell. Ever since the earliest days of American Traditional…
Yallzee’s Amazing Black & Grey Tattoos You May Have Missed
April 25, 2016
This gallery contains 23 amazing black & grey tattoos, tattoo #5 will leave you in awe. There are so many phenomenal tattoo artists specializing in black & grey tattoos that…
Yallzee’s Daruma Tattoos
April 25, 2016
Fans of Japanese art will love these 10 Daruma tattoos, #6 will have every child of the 1980s squealing with glee! Daruma dolls are one of the most recognizable forms…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Cover Up Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This gallery features 20 tattoo mistakes that were transformed into works of art. Cover up #13 will leave you in absolute awe. Sometimes even the best of us end up…
Yallzee’s Delicious Pizza Tattoos
April 22, 2016
This entire gallery of pizza tattoos will leave your mouth watering, tattoo #10 is reserved for real party dudes. Everyone loves pizza and if you’re here you love tattoos, therefore…
Yallzee’s Amazing Dragon Tattoos
April 19, 2016
Dragon tattoos are some of the most common tattoo designs of all. But don’t think that just because they are common that they aren’t worthy of our praise. The mythological…
Yallzee’s Fantastic Feather Tattoos
April 8, 2016
This gallery has 10 Fantastic Feather Tattoos, the creativity behind #4 will amaze you. Is there anything sexier than a well placed feather tattoo? The popular tattoo design has taken…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Skull Tattoos Part 2
April 7, 2016
This gallery contains 20 tremendous skull tattoos, we bet that #15 will absolutely blow your mind! It’s impossible to consider yourself a fan of tattoos and tattoo art without having…
Yallzee’s Out of this World Alien Tattoos
March 30, 2016
Every time I stare up at the night sky I can’t help but marvel at the hundreds of stars before me. Yes, I know there are literally millions of stars,…
Sexy Women with Impeccable Ink
March 29, 2016
Is there anything sexier than a woman with great curves and some amazing tattoos? Clearly you agree with us, you are at Inkedmag.com after all. In this gallery we have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Chest Tattoos for Men and Women
March 29, 2016
Most tattooers get visibly excited when they have a chance to work on an entire chest piece. It is such an enormous piece of real estate and there are so…
Snapchat’s Face Swap Goes Tattoo Crazy
March 24, 2016
For the last couple of weeks people have been going nuts with the new Face Swap option on Snapchat. For all of the non-millennials out there, Face Swap uses some…
Yallzee’s Ridiculously Creative Tattoos
March 23, 2016
All tattoos are creative, they are made by artists after all. But sometimes a tattooer thinks way outside of the box and comes up with something the likes of which…
Yallzee’s Amazing Lettering Tattoos
March 21, 2016
The uninitiated may believe that tattooing script should be one of the easiest things to accomplish, but let it be known that many of the most renowned artists in the…
Bonnie Rotten Topless in NYC for Inked
March 18, 2016
NSFW Photo Gallery follows text and video Super-fucking-duper-porn starlet Bonnie Rotten was in the Inked offices for an upcoming Sex Issue shoot. While talking with the girl who lives her…
Yallzee’s Tremendous Black and Grey Back Pieces
March 16, 2016
When it comes to TVs we demand to be able to see every color in the rainbow, but when we’re talking about tattoos we don’t mind kicking it old school…
Creepy Baby Shower Cakes
March 14, 2016
Baby showers are so much fun. You play some silly games, you shower the mum-to-be with gifts and wait for the delicious cake. And then… horror. The cake comes out…
Yalzee’s Amazing Tattoos Inspired by Salvador Dali
March 11, 2016
Salvador Dali would absolutely adore this gallery of tattoos curated by Yallzee. The surreal artist loved to push boundaries so we are guessing that he would see kindred spirits in…
Feminine Shoulder Cap Tattoos
March 10, 2016
The shoulder presents tattoo artists with some pretty interesting options. One of our favorites is the shoulder cap tattoo. The coolest thing about these tattoos is the versatility that comes…
Six Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Tattoos
March 6, 2016
Try as they might, it’s not easy for celebrities to keep much of anything secret these days, what with social media, the paparazzi and all those die-hard fans out there.…
Sexy Selfies From Inked Girls Vol. 1
March 4, 2016
We just can’t get enough selfies. Well, check that. We don’t love all selfies. Ever seen a selfie from a middle aged man with hair coming out of his ears?…
Yallzee’s Women With Amazing Tattoos
March 3, 2016
If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a million times—nothing enhances a woman’s beauty quite like a perfectly placed tattoo. Or body suit, for that matter. Yallzee has curated…
Yallzee’s Slithering Snake Tattoos
March 2, 2016
Snakes are absolutely fascinating. The legless reptiles have been the subject of scorn and fear since biblical times, and with good reason! Not only are they strange looking, but some…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Beautiful Scenery
March 1, 2016
So often when considering tattoos we pay attention only to the subject matter that is the center of attention—the skull, the lizard, the portrait, etc. We shouldn’t be so quick…
Yallzee’s Tattoos of Dark Imagery
February 29, 2016
If you are prone to nightmares you may not want to venture any further, this gallery is strictly for the brave. But if you are the type of person who…
Selfies of Inked Girls Part 1
February 25, 2016
I still remember the first time I saw a camera phone, it seemed completely ludicrous. Who needed the ability to instantly send pictures to their friends? Of course, you have…
Yallzee’s Amazing Skull Tattoos Part 1
February 24, 2016
We are guessing that if there was any possible way to catalog every tattoo that’s ever been inked—and trust us, this is impossible, we have tried—skull tattoos would be the…
Tattoos Inspired by Federico Bebber
February 22, 2016
Federico Bebber is an Italian digital artist who specializes in creating surreal and haunting portraits by altering photographs. His work has been reproduced or used as inspiration by tattoo artists…
Yallzee Presents 20 Amazing Asian Inspired Backpieces
February 15, 2016
There are few things more impressive than an enormous and cohesive full back piece. It takes an extreme amount of artistry and consideration to create a tattoo that takes up…
Top 5 Celebrity Tattoo Mistakes
February 12, 2016
Celebrities are people too, and people make mistakes every single day, so it’s no surprise that there is a surplus of celebrities out there sporting some pretty awful tattoo mistakes.…
Funny or Gross?
February 10, 2016
We don’t blame you if these tattoos give you some mixed emotions. We’re guessing that you are looking at them asking yourself, is this funny or just plain gross? Possibly…
The Tattooed Mona Lisa and More Inked Up Works of Art
February 10, 2016
Nicolas Amiard, a graphic designer and artist from Paris, has given a facelift to some of the fine art that his hometown is renowned for. Amiard is clearly an admirer…
More Great Tattoo Ideas For Women
February 9, 2016
Two of the key elements in creating a perfect tattoo are placement and style. The right tattoo in the wrong place will look terrible, same thing with a tattoo that’s…
The New Inked Girls W/ Refen Doe and 12 More Sexy Tattooed Women
February 9, 2016
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and you’ll hardly believe all of the sexiness we have in store for you. Cover model Refen Doe frolics through…
Tattoos by Hannah Pixie Sykes
February 5, 2016
Hannah Pixie Sykes, owner of Black Sabbath Tattoo in Sheffield, England, manages to do more with black ink than many artists can do with all the colors of the rainbow.…
Tattoos by Giena Todryk
February 4, 2016
To look through Giena Todryk‘s tattoo portfolio is to simulate doing half the world’s peyote at once and going on an adventure. The German artist’s work is filled with colors…
Game Day Treats
February 4, 2016
The big game is coming up this week! You know what I’m talking about, that final game of the football season that we aren’t allowed to call by it’s actual…
Modern Day Pinups 1
February 2, 2016
The classics never go out of style. That’s why pinup photography is just as sexy now as it was back when our grandfathers were painting their favorite girls onto the…
What Do You Do?
January 26, 2016
One of the most important lessons you learn as a child is to not judge a book by its cover. Despite this being hammered into your brain from a young…
Freshly Inked Preview With Carlos Torres
January 21, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The new issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit the newsstands and you will not believe what we’ve got in store for you. Every…
Kawaii Tattoos
January 21, 2016
Get ready for some extreme cuteness. In Japanese pop culture the term Kawaii is used to describe things that are cuddly, adorable and lovable—just like every tattoo in this gallery!…
Best Professions for the Tattooed
January 18, 2016
When it comes towards attitudes about tattooed employees, today’s workplace is infinitely more welcoming than it was even just a decade ago. That being said, there are still some industries…
Tattoos by Caroline Karenine
January 13, 2016
If you are looking to get a feminine tattoo with damn near perfect placement we highly recommend you seek out Caroline Karenine. As she travels between Brussels, Paris and Lausanne,…
The Unreal Custom Creations of Ekaterina Gakman
January 10, 2016
With the rise of social media, everyone and their mother is sharing pictures of their adorable animals. Yet, while having a pet is wonderful, it can also be a big…
Tattoo Resolutions for 2016
December 29, 2015
Everyone has made mistakes in the past, but hopefully one of those mistakes doesn’t involve a tattoo—those things are (mostly) permanent. Unfortunately, we see tattoo regrets all over the place…
Tattoos that Could Only Exist in 2015
December 29, 2015
With 2015 coming to an end it’s only normal to look back on all the wackiness the year had to offer. And if you are anything like we are your…
Beyond the Ink – Bleed Gold With the Gorgeous Misty Mason
December 28, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Inked Girls Preview Featuring the Lovely Tina Louise
December 23, 2015
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and it is absolutely bursting at the seams with hot photo sets. It all begins with cover model Tina Louise.…
Tattooed Santa Claus
December 17, 2015
These guys are certainly not the same St. Nick you remember from being a child. Underneath the beard and the red coat lies a full collection of ink. We’ve already…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
The Top Celebrity Tattoos of 2015
December 16, 2015
Looking back, 2015 was a pretty eventful year. This past year we saw presidential candidates duke it out and gay marriage legalized in all 50 states. We said goodbye to…
Emily Shephard Poses for My Beachy Side
December 14, 2015
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to gawk at marvelous photos of a gorgeous tattooed woman and say that you are doing it for a good cause, so…
Tattooed Model Tasha Mackenzie
December 14, 2015
The Gold Coast of Australia is home to some of the most beautiful women in the world, including the gorgeous Tasha Mackenzie. Tasha is a bit of a double feature.…
Tattooed Model Sarah Ve
December 9, 2015
Sarah Ve has been in the pages ofInked Girlson more than one occasion, so you should already be familiar with her sultry look. That being said, we’ve never been huge…
Tattooed Model Brieane Pace
December 7, 2015
Brieane Pace stands out from the crowd of tattooed models thanks to the way her look combines innocence with rebellion. Her face says “girl next door,” but all that ink…
Former Disney Stars Who Are Now Tattooed
December 3, 2015
The 2000s were known as the golden age of Disney Channel programming. It was a time when Miley Cyrus was still Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire heavily influenced teeny bopper couture,…
Elf On The Shelf Being Inappropriate
December 3, 2015
Christmas is in the air! Carols are being sung, bells are being rung and the abominable toy that is Elf on the Shelf is creeping his way out of the…
Anime Tattoos
December 2, 2015
In the Western world, our cartoons range from childhood Disney classics to more mature contemporary favorites like Family Guy and Futurama. But in Japan, they approach animated entertainment in an…
Holiday Nails
December 2, 2015
The holidays are just around the corner the signs are just about everywhere: seasonal music on the radio, decorations popping up on every corner and, of course, shopping for presents.…
10 Tattoo Artists That Changed the Industry
December 1, 2015
In every industry from fashion to biology, there are innovators who drastically modify their professions for generations to come. Our knowledge of theoretical physics would not be the same without…
Winter Gift Guide
November 27, 2015
No matter how much we fight it we need to face the inevitable–winter is coming. You can put up a brave fight by continuing to wear shorts and t shirts…
Meet The Tattooed Hunk That Voiced ‘Hey Arnold’
November 24, 2015
It’s popular opinion that kid’s cartoons are not what they used to be, with the 90’s being the last time there were truly any worth watching. A fan favorite, and…
Tattoos that Stand the Test of Time
November 4, 2015
Over the past few decades, the tattoo industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of tattoo styles and designs that a person can choose from. Ten years ago,…
One Continuous Line Tattoos
November 2, 2015
Continuous line drawings are a popular style of sketching, perfected by the likes of well known master Pablo Picasso and contemporary influencer Pierre Emmanuel Godet. While these designs may look…
Most-Talked About Celebrity Halloween Costumes
November 2, 2015
Every Halloween we scour the internet to find the best Halloween costumes. Thanks to their connections with makeup designers, and not to mention their cash, celebrities end up having some…
The Dark Side of Disney
October 30, 2015
Illustrator Jeffrey Thomas loves drawing Disney characters, he just happens to see them in a little differently than you and I do. When Thomas looks at Jasmine, for example, he…
Scars from Lightning Strikes Look Remarkably Like Tattoos
October 29, 2015
Lightning is terrifying. The idea that a bolt can just come down from the sky and smite you without a moment’s notice is enough to make a person afraid of…
Tattoos From ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’
October 28, 2015
If you grew up in the 1980s chances are that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a very formative book for you. Either you loved the collection of…
Adorable Monsters by M.S. Corley
October 27, 2015
After years of being terrified of monsters like Medusa, the Succubus, werewolves and vampires the drawings of M.S. Corley are making us rethink that position. The illustrator has been spending…
Lip Art That Can Double As A Halloween Costume
October 26, 2015
It’s finally here, it’s Halloween Week. With All Hallows Eve rapidly approaching, we are able to recognize that there are two two types of people in this world—those who have…
Head Turning Skull Carvings by Aureus Arts
October 23, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Bone carving as been an ancient art form since the paleolithic era, when our ancient ancestors would carve intricate patterns into the bones of animals…
The Best and Worst Pop Tarts of All Time
October 23, 2015
Teenagers, foodies, stoners and lazy morning people alike are all rejoicing at today’s announcement that there will be five new flavors of Pop Tarts released in the not too distant…
Creepy Cocktails
October 22, 2015
Whether you are throwing a Halloween party, gathering some friends for a night of watching scary movies or just feeling the urge to play with dried ice these creepy cocktail…
Commonly Misspelled Tattoos
October 22, 2015
It should go without saying that getting a tattoo is a permanent decision (laser removal aside, and who wants to endure that pain?). You actively toy with the idea of…
Great Halloween Makeup by Inked Fans
October 20, 2015
Halloween is our favorite day of the year—this should be abundantly obvious based off of this, this and this—so we do everything we can to turn the entire month of…
Disney Pinups by Virginie Siveton
October 19, 2015
Virginie Siveton is a French illustrator that specializes in taking the wholesome images we know from pop culture, particularly from Disney movies, and twisting them into tattooed and gorgeous pinups.…
Sexy Inked Girl Selfies
October 15, 2015
Selfies get a bad rap, don’t you agree? They are constantly mocked for being self-indulgent or silly, but honestly, we have a soft spot for the pictures. They’re so candid…
Tattooed Model Kayla Cadorna
October 14, 2015
Kayla Cadorna’s got it all—she performs with fire in the circus, dances professionally, makes friends with snakes and is drop-dead gorgeous to boot. If you have yet to become acquainted…
The Creepy Makeup Transformations of Made Yew Look by Lex
October 14, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video If you’re familiar with the special effects makeup community of Youtube you know horror fanatic Alexys Fleming, or as she is more commonly…
Insane Pumpkin Carving
October 13, 2015
Remember the first time you ever carved a Jack O’Lantern? I certainly do. I tried so hard to give him weird buck teeth and was absolutely heartbroken when I chopped…
Tattooed Model Sarah Giampapa
October 8, 2015
Sarah Giampapa is one of the sexiest tattooed women on the planet. No doubt you saw her when she was featured in Inked Girls not too long ago. But if…
Molecule Tattoos
October 8, 2015
As Bill Nye The Science Guy would say, “science rules.” And so do science inspired tattoos. It can be hard to capture the essence of science and math in artwork,…
Tattoos Inspired by Banned Books
October 7, 2015
It’s hard to believe that classic novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird have been banned from libraries and…
Zipper Tattoos
October 1, 2015
We can’t help but laugh at the tongue-in-cheek brilliance of getting a zipper tattooed over a scar. I mean, if that zipper was real that surgery would have been so…
Artist and Model Courtney Lloyd
October 1, 2015
It might be time to move to the UK. Sure, the food might be bland and the weather may be bleak, but the women are out of this world. Meet…
All Seeing Eye Tattoos
October 1, 2015
You can never escape the sight of the all seeing eye, so why not pay homage to it with a cool tattoo. The symbol, also known as the Eye of…
There Are so Many Sexy Women in the New Inked Girls We Put 2 on the Cover!
September 29, 2015
You already know that every time we release a new issue of Inked Girls that it will be filled to the seams with pictures of sexy tattooed women, but this…
Inside the Yakuza
September 29, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Photographer Anton Kusters was given an unprecedented level of access to one of Tokyo’s infamous Yakuza families and the results are incredible. While simply hearing…
Beyond the Ink: Soaring in the Clouds with Miss Tina Louise
September 25, 2015
Full Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Pin-up Cakes
September 18, 2015
Here at Inked we love Pin-ups. We love them when they are tattooed, classic or even when they are Disney princesses. So, naturally we’re going to want to have pin-ups…
Motorcycle Cakes
September 16, 2015
What’s even cooler than popping a wheelie? These awesome motorcycle cakes! Whether you love Harleys, Ducatis or dirt bikes there is a cake in this gallery that will make you…
Sesame Street Cakes
September 15, 2015
All of the residents of Sesame Street know how to have a good time. Even the resident grouch, Oscar, can crack a smile and let loose from time to time.…
Ten Up and Coming Female Tattoo Artists
September 15, 2015
Once a man’s world, the tattoo industry has been transformed over the past few decades with female artists who have re-written the rules of tattoos. You know their names and…
Hot Rod Cakes
September 9, 2015
A true motorhead isn’t going to settle for a boring old cake to celebrate their birthday, they need a dessert that really puts the pedal to the metal. Well, they’re…
Meet the Tindafella
September 8, 2015
A bearded Australian gentleman (who happens to have a few tattoos as well) has found the best way to use the “dating” app Tinder. No, he didn’t find some way…
Unlikely Animal Friends
September 4, 2015
One problem with loving every fuzzy animal on Earth is that often times those animals don’t get along. It’s a dog eat cat world out there, after all, some animals…
Tattoo Artists To The Stars
September 4, 2015
Stars, they’re just like us! They go shopping, eat tacos and get tattoos. But when they go to get inked not just any artist will do, celebrities can be very…
Skull Cakes
September 3, 2015
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, our minds are always on the macabre. Because of that we think about skulls all of the time. Skulls on our…
Pie Tattoos
September 2, 2015
There’s nothing like indulging in the sweeter things in life by digging into a juicy slice of pie. And for those looking to truly satisfy your sweet tooth, here are…
9 Sexy Ads Featuring Tattooed People
August 25, 2015
I know, I know, you hate advertisements. I’m with you on this one. But I make an exception when advertisements decided to use sexy tattooed models and celebrities to hawk…
Vintage Ghostly Images
August 24, 2015
Roughly 150 years away from its heyday spirit photography still manages to be haunting. During the Victorian era spiritualists used to use one of many camera tricks—double exposures, placing a…
The Force Is Strong With These Parents
August 19, 2015
Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Being a parent is hard work, but it definitely has its upsides that make it all worth it. The smiles, the unconditional love…
Tattoo Art
August 14, 2015
Long before tattooists posted all of their work on Instagram there was one way to judge their talent before the needle hit your skin—by checking out their flash. Artists would…
The Destructive Beauty of Wildfires
August 12, 2015
The seemingly endless drought currently gripping California has spurned one of the more destructive wildfire seasons in years. The burning of the fires, and subsequently of people’s homes, is undoubtedly…
Watch as This Drawing Terrifies Children
August 12, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Video and Text Stefan Pabst is one of the most talented artists that we have ever seen. The things that he paints and draws appear to literally…
The Best of the Straight Outta Meme
August 10, 2015
If you’ve been anywhere near social media in the last couple of days you have likely seen the “Straight Outta” meme. To pump up hype for the upcoming movie Straight…
Shoe Tattoos
August 7, 2015
We love shoes. We spend insane amounts of money on them, talk about them, covet them and customize them. The people in this gallery have taken their love to the…
Yin and Yang Tattoos
August 6, 2015
In Chinese philosophy the yin and yang represent how seemingly opposite forces are in fact complementary. By realizing that everything in the world is connected in one way or another,…
Dog Buns Are the New Man Buns
August 5, 2015
Ah, the man bun. It’s hard to think of a more polarizing fashion trend. Some people love the man bun. Others, and from my experience a far larger number of…
Beyond the Ink – Running Amok With Bridget Blonde
August 5, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
Celebrity Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them
August 4, 2015
The only thing that we love more than seeing tattoos on our favorite celebrities is learning the stories behind all the ink. We’ve collected some of our favorite celebs and…
Unconventional Piercings
August 3, 2015
Just like tattoos, piercings are another great way to express yourself, and here at the Inked office we support that freedom 100 percent. In the past we’ve covered both popular…
Henna Heals
August 3, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text There is something very special about the henna crowns that you are going to see in the gallery below. No, it’s not the artistry involved in…
Rat Tattoos
July 31, 2015
Some people love rats, some people hate rats and many people, myself included, are afraid of them. Even the haters can’t deny that they are fascinating creatures who are more…
Golden Skulls
July 31, 2015
Billy Bogiatzoglou, more commonly known as Billelis, is an artist that you must know. We love skulls and he is catering to our whims with this amazing series entitled “Hope…
Catch a Sneak Peek of the New Freshly Inked with Tater Tatts
July 27, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The brand new August/September issue of Freshly Inked is just about to hit newsstands. Before you run out and pick up your copy bursting at…
The Animal Revolution is Nigh
July 27, 2015
Caleb Brown‘s art comes from the same place where all of the best Syfy Channel movies come from—a world where animals have grown to epic proportions and wreaked havoc on…
#Curvy is Back on Instagram!
July 24, 2015
Last week the powers that be over at Instagram decided it was a good idea to ban the hashtag “Curvy.” Spokespeople said that the ban was enacted in order to…
You Won’t Believe How This Guy Deals With Being the Third Wheel
July 21, 2015
Being the third wheel sucks. We’ve all been there. You’re hanging out with your best friend and then their significant other comes over and just like that you are no…
Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics
July 20, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…
The Beautiful and Talented Lepa Dinis
July 17, 2015
We’re not going to lie, the beauty of Lepa Dinis is what first brought her to our attention. You can’t blame us for wanting to take a second, third and…
The 10 Most Commonly Removed Tattoos
July 16, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text We always feel a little pang of sadness when we hear about a tattoo being removed. While fully understanding that there are a lot of…
Artist David Lopera Makes These Celebs Plus-Sized
July 13, 2015
Artist David Lopera has been using photoshop to add pounds to the bodies of female celebrities. By doing the exact opposite of what most photo retouchers do, Lopera is making…
Body Art Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
July 9, 2015
To me blacklights have always represented two things—”cosmic” bowling and hippies. Considering that I am not overly fond of either of those I pretty much dismiss the idea of blacklights…
How To Talk To Strangers About Their Tattoos
July 9, 2015
As lovers of tattoo art we just can’t help admiring all of the tattooed appendages we see on a regular basis. More than a few times a day we want…
8 Ways to Piss Off A Tattoo Artist
July 8, 2015
What’s better than getting a really good tattoo? Having a good relationship with the person that just did that totally awesome new piece. And what better way of having a…
Preserved Tattoos
July 8, 2015
Have you ever wondered if you could preserve your tattoos after you pass? Me neither… until now. Thanks to the wonderful people at London’s Wellcome Collection and London’s Science Museum,…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Meet The World’s Most Patient Dog
July 6, 2015
This has to be the most patient dog on Earth. Instead of turning these birds and hamsters into a quick meal like pretty much any other pup we’ve ever met…
Rice Paddy Art
July 6, 2015
For years we believed that the only two things rice was good for was eating (obviously) and throwing at weddings. Then we were introduced to the world of rice paddy…
You Won’t Believe What this Raccoon Can Do
July 6, 2015
Meet Melanie the raccoon. In the gallery below you can watch as Melanie does things you would have never imagined a raccoon could do. Honestly, Melanie is more talented than…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Cage of Thrones
July 1, 2015
Gallery Follows Text The latest viral trend of photoshopping Nicolas Cage’s face onto others is possibly the strangest (and greatest) gift the internet has given us. Perhaps it’s because he…
Tattooed Tapestries by Erin M. Riley
June 30, 2015
Do you know what a loom looks like? Honestly, I think that for most of us the answer to that question is “no.” The tapestry has definitely gone out of…
Tattoos of the Month
June 30, 2015
Every single day we keep you up-to-date with the finest tattoo art in the world on our Instagram. Thanks to the power of double tapping your phone we found out…
Bloody Maria
June 29, 2015
Unlike regular make-up artists, special effect make-up artists tend to terrify rather than beautify. Meet Maria, she spends her time making herself extra bloody for her followers. Check out her…
Artist Interview: Orge Kalodimas
June 25, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Orge Kalodimas will be making the long trip from Athens, Greece to New York City to attend the Empire State Tattoo Expo next month. Before…
Luke Wessman’s Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Tattoo
June 24, 2015
The Tattoo Customer is Hardly Ever Right – Some Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Tattoo The tattoo client has changed a lot over the last 10 years or so;…
Incredible Tattoo Body Suits
June 15, 2015
When it comes to tattoos we believe the more the merrier so few things make us perk up more than seeing a badass body suit. Sometimes the work is from…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Sailor Jerry
June 12, 2015
There will never be a giant in the tattoo industry that will compare to Sailor Jerry. If you have ever even considered getting a tattoo you’ve at least heard the…
Happy Birthday Johnny Depp
June 9, 2015
Actor Johnny Depp turns 52 today, but you would hardly know it by looking at him. Despite having two decades on me he still looks younger, but I guess that’s…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
The Tattoos and Life of Ami James
June 2, 2015
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 10 years since Miami Ink premiered and brought Ami James into our lives. In those years James has remained a fixture…
Kelly Eden and the New Issue of Inked Girls
June 1, 2015
The new Inked Girls is out and available as we speak! While we know that you are likely to hurry and grab your digital download seconds after reading this (which…
Who Needs Bling When You’ve Got Ink?
May 22, 2015
If money was not an issue I can guarantee you that we would all be wearing necklaces so heavy that they destroyed our posture. But, sadly, money is an issue.…
The Perfect Playlist For Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2015
Your long weekend is launching, finally. With that comes the playlist that aid’s the road trip to your family’s lake house, drinks on the beach, or backyard barbeque. Like your…
7 Clever Ways to Get Your Drink On in Public
May 20, 2015
Let’s preface this by saying that we aren’t encouraging you to break any laws. That would be bad. But…. if you’re like us you are probably going to be spending…
Hit The Beach With These Inked Girls
May 20, 2015
Memorial Day weekend is so close that you can almost touch it. That means that summer is upon us, friends! Now that the weather is finally warm we can start…
Beyond the Ink – Meet Shelby, the Urban Cowgirl
May 19, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws…
13 Sand Sculptures That Will Amaze You
May 18, 2015
Beach season is almost upon us and you’re really going to have to step up your sand castle game if you hope to compete with these sculptures. These massive works…
So That’s Where the Joker Gets His Ink
May 8, 2015
Only two weeks ago comic book fans went ballistic when a leaked photo revealed that the Joker has gotten an extensive amount of ink since we last saw him. David…
The Sexiest Side Tattoos Around
May 7, 2015
Here at Inked we love all tattoos be they large or small. But, when we see an enormous piece taking up the entire side of a beautiful woman, well, that’s…
A Skull a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
May 7, 2015
At any given moment there is a tattoo artist somewhere around the world tattooing a skull, that’s how popular they are. One of the reasons that they are so popular,…
Creepy Cakes from the Conjurer’s Kitchen
May 5, 2015
If you thought that the only important thing about food was how it tastes you may as well click on the back arrow now. The presentation of food enhances the…
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…
10 Things About Star Wars You Didn’t Know
May 4, 2015
Star Wars fans are known to be some of the most rabid fans in this galaxy and beyond. Many times they are able to recite entire films and rattle off…
How Old Is Your Tattoo?
May 1, 2015
If you are anything like me you have spent the last 24 hours playing on HowOld.net. The Microsoft run website analyzes pictures that you upload to tell you the age…
The Animated Face of Laura Jenkinson
April 30, 2015
It’s easy to stand out in social media if you find a crazy niche in which to place yourself. And boy has Laura Jenkinson found a cool niche. The talented…
13 Ridiculous Ballpark Foods
April 28, 2015
Once the weather starts to get warm we are itching to go out to the ballgame. While we love baseball it’s not the game that attracts us to the stadium…
Ink Master 6 Cast Revealed
April 28, 2015
Gallery follows video “It’s best to know your enemy,” is the mantra of Ink Master Season 6. Spike TV just announced the tattooers who will be competing for $100,000, a…
13 Mind-Blowing Photos of Contortionist Zlata
April 28, 2015
Most people consider the phrase “tying oneself in knots” to be nothing more than a metaphor; Zlata takes it as a personal challenge. The 24-year-old Russian-born Zlata can move her…
This Week’s Sexiest Inked Girls
April 27, 2015
Every day we get dozens of submissions from women who yearn to be featured on Inkedmag.com. If you take some time to go through all of the Inked Girls profiles…
11 Phenomenal Street Art Murals by Seth GlobePainter
April 27, 2015
Julien Malland is a street artist who also goes by the name of Seth Globepainter. Recently the French artist spent some time in China, a country without an abundance of…
10 Epic Bloody Marys
April 24, 2015
It is alway 9 o’clock somewhere. Check out our list of 10 insane Bloody Marys, talk about some eye-openers, these drinks come with everything including whole pizzas, smoked fish, fried…
Why Should You Date a Tattooed Person?
April 23, 2015
Tattooed people are just like everyone else—behind the tough looking exterior there is a gooey romantic who just wants to find their special someone. Sure, they may prefer reveling over…
Swipe Right for These Tattooed Tinder Girls
April 23, 2015
Tinder is a strange place. You need to be especially careful about which profiles you swipe right on or you are going to find yourself in quite the predicament. It’s…
Convention Ink – Devil’s Hollow Tattoo Festival
April 22, 2015
Welcome to the latest edition of Convention Ink, a new feature on Inkedmag.com where we will feature some of the best work done at notable tattoo conventions around the world.…
Tattoos Celebrating the Beauty of Nature
April 22, 2015
From the first time that man started drawing on cave walls humans have always used the world around them as one of their biggest artistic inspirations. There is so much…
16 Fake Fliers Sure to Crack You Up
April 21, 2015
There is a certain nostalgia for the time honored tradition of posting fliers on telephone poles whenever a beloved family pet has strayed from home or a bike has been…
13 Amazing Snacks to Cure Your 4/20 Munchies
April 20, 2015
Today is 4/20 and potheads everywhere are gearing up to celebrate. If you were ever a Cub Scout, and we’re guessing from some of the creative smoking apparatuses that we…
How Do I Pick a Tattoo Design?
April 17, 2015
Picking the right tattoo design, especially if it is for your first one, is a tough choice that requires a good deal of thought and effort. You have to remember…
Inked’s Instagram Beauties
April 9, 2015
If you don’t follow our Instagram, @inkedmag, you are really missing out. Every day we throw up all of the best tattoos, sick products and more pictures of sexy tattooed…
11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session
April 8, 2015
At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…
Name That Inked Girl
April 7, 2015
How well do you know your Inked Girls? For example, do you think you can identify them without seeing their faces? Well, it’s time to test your knowledge. If you’re…
The Many Faces of a Tattoo Convention
April 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY FOLLOWS THE TEXT Here at Inked we try to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at our little corner of the tattoo industry. From InkedShop photo shoots and…
Tattooed Model Madness – Elite Eight
March 27, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s hard to believe that there are only eight models left in the 2015 Tattooed Model Madness Tournament. It seems like only yesterday that…
Convention Ink – No Limits Tattoo Show
March 24, 2015
Welcome to Convention Ink, a new feature on Inkedmag.com where we will feature some of the best work done at notable tattoo conventions around the world. Our premier edition covers…
Pretty in Pink – An Exclusive Shoot with Alysha Nett
March 24, 2015
Hello readers! Its been a while since I’ve blessed everyone with an exclusive photo gallery. I’m currently on the road traveling, modeling, and photographing as much as I can. I’ll…
Tattooed Model Madness – First Round Part 1
March 17, 2015
PHOTOS AND VOTING FOLLOWS THE TEXT It’s that time of year again. The time when the weather starts to get a little warmer, we consume our weight in corned beef…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos
March 3, 2015
As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…
Knuckle Tattoos That Will Crack You Up
February 26, 2015
There’s no argument about it, knuckle tattoos are so cool. There’s just so many creative things that you can do with the knuckles. You can cover them with a bunch…
Unbelievable Portrait Murals by Guido van Helten
February 24, 2015
Australian artist Guido van Helten has turned entire cities into picture albums thanks to his enormous murals. Van Helten has a style that brings to mind old photos from an…
The Flower That Refuses to Wilt
February 20, 2015
Every man in the world wishes that there was some sort of magical flower that never wilts. This way they wouldn’t have to drop a bundle buying flowers for their…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
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…
This Art is Bananas!
February 6, 2015
Thank goodness Stephan Brusche didn’t listen when his mother told him not to play with his food. Instead, Brusche elevated playing with his food to an art form. The native…
David Hale’s Tattoo Menagerie
February 3, 2015
If you take one second to look through the impressive portfolio of David Hale two things become abundantly clear: his line work is impeccable and he is an enormous animal…
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…
How to Win Your Super Bowl Party
January 28, 2015
Super Bowl is America’s way of telling it’s people to eat as much comfort food as possible and not think twice about how the body will feel the next morning.…
What’s Under There? A Tattoo?
January 27, 2015
There is a long and storied history of men getting caught ogling women’s chests, one can assume that this has been going on since the dawn of time. Now, before…
Make the Most of Your Snow Day
January 27, 2015
Snow day! Wooohoooo! Thanks to winter storm Juno most of the northeastern part of the United States is enjoying a snow day today. Instead of getting up at the crack…
Are Those Tattoos Real?!
January 22, 2015
Sometimes we take a look at some ink and our mouth drops wide open as we exclaim, “Are those tattoos real?!” Well, we hate to break it to you, but…
Sara X and Her Talented Chest
January 19, 2015
Watch tattooed model Sara X impress with her unique "boob twerking" skills, dancing to Christmas carols, Mozart, and Dueling Banjos. Check out her videos and enjoy!
Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub
January 15, 2015
Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.