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January 11, 2016
Rafael Marquez, better known throughout the tattoo community as Dzikson, tattoos portraits unlike any other artist we have ever seen. Each of his tattoos is a lesson in how to…
Tattoos by Megan Hoogland
January 5, 2016
Megan Hoogland, a tattoo artist out of Mankato, Minn., has always stunned us with the diversity of her portfolio. Hoogland is able to switch between black & grey and color;…
Micro Portrait Tattoos
November 12, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Micro tattoos usually come in the form of trendy hearts, infinity symbols, horseshoes, hair bows, stars—you get it. But a micro portrait? Well that’s no simple…
James Bond Tattoos
November 6, 2015
The iconic James Bond will be returning to theaters for the 24th time when SPECTRE opens this Friday. We have to say, we’ve become quite fond of Daniel Craig’s performance…
Tattoos With Gold and Silver Coloring
November 4, 2015
Gold and silver are trademark colors for royalty and luxury. They add a special pop of shine in tattoos and it takes great skill for a tattoo artist to master…
Tattoos to Celebrate Pope Francis’ US Visit
September 23, 2015
There seems to be only one thing on the mind of people in New York City this week—Pizza Rat. Just kidding, what I’m clearly talking about is Pope Francis’ visit.…
Color Portraiture by Alex de Pase
September 10, 2015
Hailing from Cervighano Del Friuli, Italy, Alex de Pase is an artist to watch. A resident artist at Off the Map Tattoo, Alex began his career as a tattoo artist…
Memorial Tattoos
August 21, 2015
Mourning the passing of a loved one is one of the hardest things we go through in life. Often people get tattoos to help them through the tough times. In…
MJ and Kobe Face Off In These Tattoos
August 21, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows The Text The back of this man’s legs will forever be locked into an epic battle of one-on-one thanks to his tattoos. On one calf you have…
These Tattoos Are So Bright They’ve Got To Wear Shades
August 12, 2015
Even if there are only a few more weeks of summer, it’s not time to put away those shades yet. In fact, these tattoos live their lives (as much as…
Faces You Need to See
August 7, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text We are constantly blown away by the work tattooists are producing on the daily. The skill level required to execute a portrait tattoo, whether it be…
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…
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,…
Tattoos that Use the Entire Hand
June 5, 2015
A new take on the hand tattoo has really taken off in the industry—tattooing the whole hand. Normally what we consider to be a hand tattoo will stop around the…
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…
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…
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…
You Won’t Believe What This Rihanna Fan Had Tattooed
April 16, 2015
How much do you love your favorite pop star? It’s one thing to be a fan but do you think you have what it takes to be considered that star’s…
Tattoo Timelapse – London Reese
April 16, 2015
If I had a nickel for every time I have stared at an astonishing tattoo and wondered just how the hell it was possible to create such an impressive piece…
A Tattoo of a Dirty Old Man
April 10, 2015
The reason that doing portrait work can be so difficult is that the key doesn’t lie in replicating the face perfectly as much as it does in capturing the spirit…
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…
Let’s Put a Smile on That Face
April 3, 2015
When Heath Ledger first put on the makeup of the Joker for 2008’s The Dark Knight it was as if he had undergone a complete transformation; he was no longer…
Yo Adrian! I did it! I Got a Tattoo!
April 2, 2015
No one had ever been able to go the distance against Apollo Creed until a nobody from Philly shocked the world by standing toe to toe with the champ for…
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…
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…
Sneak Preview of the New Freshly Inked w/ Danny Lepore
March 10, 2015
The April/May issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit newsstands but you don’t have to wait any longer before getting a look at what is waiting inside. This issue…
The Beautifully Dark Tattoos of Riccardo Cassese
January 27, 2015
When it comes to creating breathtaking tattoos that have a just a hint of the macabre few can equal the work of Riccardo Cassese. Based in Barcelona, Cassese specializes in…
Tattoo Timelapse: Fernie Andrade
September 30, 2014
Witness the incredible talent of tattoo artist Fernie Andrade as he creates a flawless black and grey portrait of George Washington. Watch the mesmerizing Tattoo Timelapse video here!
Saying Anything and Everything with Max Bemis
August 8, 2014
Recently we were lucky enough to sit down with Max Bemis in the Inked offices as he enjoyed a rare day off from touring in support of Say Anything’s new album Hebrews.
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.