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September 11, 2015
Celebrities are like us more than we think; they go out to dinner with their significant other, they go grocery shopping, and of course they get tattoos. Here are the…
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…
12 Male Characters We Love
August 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Who loves watching hilarious, dangerous, and law-breaking (or enforcing) men on screen? Everyone. No matter the good and bad qualities these TV and movie characters represent,…
Tattoos Inspired by Tim Burton
August 6, 2015
No one can create a gothic, yet endearing horror or fantasy film quite like Tim Burton. The legendary film producer, who is also a director, writer and animator (yeah, he…
Empire State Tattoo Expo Recap
July 21, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text and Video On the weekend of July 10th tattoo artists and collectors made their way to the Midtown Hilton in NYC for the NY Empire…
How to Become an Apprentice
July 15, 2015
Landing an apprenticeship with a top artist is a feat very few accomplish though many wish to. Freshly Inked’s July cover artist Carlos Rojas broke it down for those aspiring…
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…
Religious Tattoos
June 17, 2015
Faith is a very important part of many people’s lives. It can help guide a person’s choices and it can give them comfort in the times that they need it…
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…
This Week’s Best Tattoos From Instagram
June 5, 2015
Every day thousands of pictures of tattoos go up on Instagram, it can get a bit overwhelming. So, we’ve decided to whittle the bunch down to the best 12 we…
Tattoo Portraits of Children
June 4, 2015
Every parent in the world has the same complaint about their children—they grow up too quickly. Why not have their image last forever in the form of a portrait tattoo?…
Tattoos That Look Exactly Like Photographs
May 22, 2015
The greatest compliment you can give a tattoo artist upon completion of a portrait is to tell them that it looks like the photo. Sometimes a tattoo is so realistic…
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…
Joker Tattoos to Bring a Smile to Your Face
April 25, 2015
This weekend rabid comic book fans finally got their first glimpse of Jared Leto as the Joker. Suicide Squad director David Ayers released a photo showing Leto in costume as…
Tattoo Topic: Fixing Imperfections
April 9, 2015
We’ve all got imperfections and most of the time they are nothing more than our own insecurities. But if you brought your tattooist a portrait of say, your grandma or…
A Tattoo Fit For a Museum
April 1, 2015
Considering that Nikko Hurtado made an enormous announcement this morning—read here if you have yet to hear the big news—it was only fitting to choose an epic back piece of…
Nikko Hurtado’s Cult Classic
March 30, 2015
Not all films are going to be widely accepted blockbusters, instead some will maintain a classic cult film status for years, if not decades, after their initial theater release. One…
Tattoos For Fans of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
March 25, 2015
People have been talking about the upcoming, highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film for months now. Everyone is either excited or nervous about Ben Affleck‘s portrayal of…
Nikko Hurtado Tattoos Mike Tyson’s Portrait On The Game
March 25, 2015
This past weekend marked the eighth annual Musink tattoo convention and music festival. While many people came out to see some of the best artists in the business ink away at…
Jaw Dropping Tattoos of Johnny Depp
March 11, 2015
Ever since the release of Cry-Baby in 1990 people have been enamored with actor Johnny Depp. Sure, the heartthrob was great in 21 Jump Street but it was the role…
Tattoos Inspired by Michelangelo
March 5, 2015
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known as simply Michelangelo, was one of the greatest painters and sculptors in art history. Best known for his famous paintings that adorn the…
What is a Tattoo Collector?
March 5, 2015
Meet Victor. Victor is what we like to call a tattoo collector. Based in Orange County, California, Victor has been getting tattooed since he was 13 years old. Don’t worry,…
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Tattoo Trivia
February 27, 2015
Think you know everything there is to know about tattoos and tattoo history? Take this tattoo trivia quiz and find out!
Batman Returns for Batman: Arkham Knight
February 25, 2015
Batman fans and Arkham gamers rejoice! The trailer for the final installment of Rocksteady‘s Batman Arkham Trilogy, Batman: Arkham Knight, is finally here! The Joker may be dead, but Batman…
Portfolio Peek: Boris
February 24, 2015
Boris is one of the biggest names in tattooing. Having first got his start in 1992, he has been an icon and mentor for various color realism artists such as…
Phenomenal Photorealism
February 18, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his impeccable color portraiture, which has made him a highly respected icon in…
Roses are Red, But Skulls are Blue
February 11, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing color fantasy piece by the incredible Boris. Boris is one of the most looked up to artists in the industry and for…
Dead Rising
February 10, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this groovy piece by Nikko Hurtado. Hurtado is best known for his portraiture work, but his spin on horror realism is also pretty impressive.…
Wear Your Selfie On Your Sleeve
January 29, 2015
Is this a good angle? What’s the better filter, Lo-Fi or X-Pro II? Is there even an X-Pro I? Should I add a vignette? These are all questions much too…
After 23 Years of Tattooing, Legendary Tattooist Gets His First Tattoo
January 21, 2015
The Hungarian tattooist simply known as Boris is one of the most respected and looked up to artists in the industry. With 23 years experience as a professional tattooer, his…
Rick Ross Gets Miami Heat Face Tattoo
January 7, 2015
Explore Rick Ross' dedication to the Miami Heat. Discover how the hip-hop superstar showcases his fandom with a logo tattooed on his face.
Fresh Paint with Mat Hurtado
July 3, 2014
Artists ranging from Michael Hussar to Kevin Llewellyn to Chet Zar have found tremendous support for their macabre works within the tattoo community.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Elite Eight
March 27, 2014
Finally we have reached the regional finals; the Elite Eight.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Realism Round 2
March 19, 2014
Last week we completed Round 1 of the tournament and narrowed the field down to 32 tattoo artists. By the end of this week we'll be left with 16. Today we're giving you Round 2 of Realism.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Realism Round 1
March 12, 2014
We took 64 tattoo artists and threw them into a bracket divided by four different styles of tattooing: Japanese Style, Black & Grey, Realism and The Field.
The Fine Art of Nikko Hurtado
October 25, 2013
This show will feature several never-before-seen works by Hurtado, on October 26th from 8:00-11:30pm in Santa Monica’s Copro Gallery at 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA. Hurtado gives Inkedmag.com an exclusive peek at his artwork and a discussion about his creative process.