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Are These Tattoos Real or Fake?
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Zipper Tattoos
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Color Portraiture by Alex de Pase
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Tattoos of Movie Mobsters
September 1, 2015
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Mythological Tattoos
August 27, 2015
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Watch These Bears Enjoy a Day at the Pool
August 21, 2015
Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text There are lots of images one associates with the state of New Jersey—The Sopranos, the larger-than-life governor, Bruce Springsteen, orange tans and spiky…
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August 13, 2015
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May 22, 2015
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Convention Ink – Devil’s Hollow Tattoo Festival
April 22, 2015
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A Tattoo Fit For a Museum
April 1, 2015
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Perfect Pup Portrait
March 31, 2015
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Bury Me With Roses
March 30, 2015
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Phenomenal Freehand
March 27, 2015
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March 26, 2015
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March 24, 2015
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March 20, 2015
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March 16, 2015
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March 16, 2015
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An Icon’s Ink
March 13, 2015
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March 12, 2015
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Painted Reality
March 12, 2015
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March 11, 2015
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Jaw Dropping Tattoos of Johnny Depp
March 11, 2015
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March 11, 2015
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(Not So) Traditional Realism
March 11, 2015
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Black and Grey’s Newest Generation
March 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing black and grey piece by Danny Lepore. The now 23-year-old Lepore began tattooing at the age of 17, yet he has already…
Deadly Veil
March 10, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Carlos Torres. Torres is a true master of black and grey and has created some of the most well-recognized large…
When Styles Collide
March 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable pup by Tamara Santibanez. Santibanez is based at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York and is best known for her fun take…
The Captain of Black and Grey
March 6, 2015
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March 6, 2015
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Death by Cupcake
March 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is good enough to eat! Check out this amazing cupcake by tattoo artist Phil Garcia. Garcia is well known for his amazing skull tattoos, consistently…
Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand
March 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…
Just Look At That Smile
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Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…
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March 3, 2015
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Smells Like Tattoo Spirit
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Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing portrait by Mikko. Mikko is a highly talented artist based at Precious Tattoo in Tampere, Finland. He is best known for his…
Buried in Roses
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Today’s skull of the day goes to Luca Natalini. Natalini is a very diverse artist who can work in both color and black and grey. Her signature style is a…
Morbid Monarch
March 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…
Watchful Watercolor
February 26, 2015
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Bursting with Color
February 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Ish Schuurbiers. Best known as Tattoo Ish, Schurrbiers is a highly talented realism artist based in Curacao. But have no fear,…
The Final Countdown
February 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible black and grey piece by Miguel Bohigues. The skull is a timeless image that has been around since the birth of man,…
A Monarch of Tattoos
February 25, 2015
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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…
Pick Your Poison
February 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…
The Reaper’s Angel
February 23, 2015
Guardian angels and grim reapers are very common subject matters in tattoo imagery, but every so often, a client comes along who wants to have both an angel and a…
Venomous Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…
Dying for Black and Grey
February 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Victor Modafferi. Modafferi is the owner and head tattooist at Bullseye Tattoos in Staten Island, New York. He is best known for his…
Eight-Legged Masterpiece
February 20, 2015
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February 19, 2015
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Tattoos to Celebrate Chinese New Year
February 19, 2015
Happy New Year! No, we’re not a month-and-a-half late, today is Chinese New Year. We’re ringing in the Year of the Ram and we couldn’t think of any better way…
The Mash-Up Artist
February 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…
Painted in Ink
February 19, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this vibrant piece by Amanda Wachob. Wachob is a very diverse tattooist who works in everything from painterly realism to portraiture. What she is…
Crazy Cohesive Collaboration
February 17, 2015
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February 16, 2015
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February 16, 2015
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Dead Rising
February 10, 2015
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Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
Deadly Whiskey
February 9, 2015
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Skeletal Shapes of Realism
February 6, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…
Pretty in Ink
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Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning piece by Teneile Napoli. This Australia based artist is best known for her black and grey realism, especially her signature spin on…
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February 4, 2015
Want to know what it would be like to get tattooed by black and grey wizard Steve Soto? Well now Sullen TV gives you an inside look at one of…
‘Til Death Do Us Part
February 4, 2015
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Fatal by Nature
February 3, 2015
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Adorned Afterlife
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Hands On Ink
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January 29, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…
Eyes are Windows to the Soul
January 28, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this epic piece by Sławomir Myśków. Myśków is an artist known for his incredible work in both color and black and grey realism. Not only does…
It’s All In The Hand You’re Dealt
January 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this realistic skull by Chris Block. Block is the co-owner of Fallout Tattoo in Germany and best known for his horror realism. Equally skilled…
The Cat’s Meow
January 27, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning hand piece by Victor Portugal. Portugal is a highly respected tattooist in the industry known for his heavily detailed, large-scale black and…
The Beautifully Dark Tattoos of Riccardo Cassese
January 27, 2015
When it comes to creating breathtaking tattoos that have a just a hint of the macabre few can equal the work of Riccardo Cassese. Based in Barcelona, Cassese specializes in…
Deadly Combinations
January 26, 2015
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A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
January 23, 2015
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Winged-Wonder
January 22, 2015
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Baby Come Back To Me
January 22, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable back piece by Matteo Pasqualin. This Italian tattoo artist is known for his incredible work in black and grey realism. Whether he’s…
Sexy Side Piece
January 21, 2015
When it comes to tattoo placement, side pieces are some of our favorites. Though it’s notoriously painful to get your ribs tattooed, side pieces offer great location and a lot…
Drew Apicture’s Epic Ink
January 20, 2015
Check out this amazing black and grey tattoo by Drew Apicture. Explore his portfolio of stunning realism tattoos.
Skull of the Day: Memento Mori
January 16, 2015
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Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk
January 15, 2015
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Awesome Underboob Ink
January 13, 2015
Discover the elegance of underboob tattoos, a trending and high-quality body art. Explore our top picks and learn why they're not the new tramp stamp.
Skull of the Day
January 12, 2015
Discover the stunning skull tattoo of the day by Phil Garcia. With impeccable shading and depth, this skull stands out as a true work of art.
Tattoo Timelapse: Ralf Nonnweiler
November 10, 2014
Watch the mesmerizing Sullen TV tattoo timelapse of German artist Ralf Nonnweiler as he brings a black and grey portrait of Doc Brown to life!
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Inked cover artist Cleo Wattenström is a power force in the tattoo world. Currently located in Sweden, she has been focusing her time on bringing her gorgeous black and grey…
Tattoo Timelapse: JP Alfonso
October 14, 2014
Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Atlanta-based tattoo artist, JP Alfonso, known for his stunning black and grey realism.
Tattoo Timelapse: Fernie Andrade
September 30, 2014
Witness the incredible talent of tattoo artist Fernie Andrade as he creates a flawless black and grey portrait of George Washington. Watch the mesmerizing Tattoo Timelapse video here!
Portfolio Peek with Allan Rivera
July 10, 2014
Sullen TV gives us an inside look at some of Rivera’s favorite pieces in this episode of “Portfolio Peek.”
Tattoo Madness Championship
April 4, 2014
Both Portugal and Harris wowed voters with their realistic portraits as Portugal came out of the Realism region and Harris won the Black and Grey region.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – 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.
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Yomico Moreno: Realism Tattoo Artist
January 10, 2017
Having been enthralled by art since childhood, Yomico Moreno always knew that art was his calling. He had been drawing, sketching and painting since a young age, but it was…
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…
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 Bloody Tattoos
April 14, 2016
This gallery contains 20 of the bloodiest tattoos you’ve ever seen, fans of scary movies will lose their mind over #17 No, this list is not of fresh tattoo bleeding,…
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…
Are These Tattoos Real or Fake?
October 2, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Let’s play a little game, shall we? Here at Inked we see thousands of tattoos a day, but even we get a little struck by the…
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…
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…
Mind Blowing Art from Eloy Morales
September 8, 2015
It takes a heck of a lot to surprise us here at the Inked office—we see some of the craziest collections of art and wildest tattoos on a daily basis—and…
Tattoos of Movie Mobsters
September 1, 2015
From Goodfellas to Scarface, mobster movies are some of the greatest movies ever. Characters played by Joe Pesci, Robert DeNiro, and Al Pacino are just a few of the mobsters…
Mythological Tattoos
August 27, 2015
From the first time I heard the story of Icarus flying out of the labyrinth Greek mythology fascinated me. Clearly I’m not the only person who feels this way. Thousands…
Watch These Bears Enjoy a Day at the Pool
August 21, 2015
Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text There are lots of images one associates with the state of New Jersey—The Sopranos, the larger-than-life governor, Bruce Springsteen, orange tans and spiky…
You Want These Skull Tattoos, You Need These Skulls
August 13, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Insanely Realistic Drawings by Trafart
August 11, 2015
Spanish artist Miguel Santiago, more commonly known as Trafart, is able to create magic with a set of colored pencils. While Trafart is a multi-skilled artist that dabbles in many…
Robin Williams Tribute Tattoos
July 21, 2015
Robin Williams once said, “You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” Today, on what would have been his 64th birthday, we celebrate the Academy Award-winning…
This Week’s Most Haunting Skull Tattoos
June 11, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
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…
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.…
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…
Perfect Pup Portrait
March 31, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Steve Wiebe. Wiebe is based at Golden Republic Tattoo in British Columbia, Canada, as both a shop owner and highly…
Bury Me With Roses
March 30, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the insanely talented Ryan Mullins! Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio, Mullins is best known for his impeccable black and grey…
Phenomenal Freehand
March 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Carl Grace. Grace is a highly recognized and respected black and grey tattoo artist best known for his freehanded custom…
Portfolio Peek: London Reese
March 26, 2015
Looking for an artist to do your next tattoo? Have no fear! Sullen TV is here! In Sullen TV‘s web series Portfolio Peek viewers get a chance to not only…
Buzz Buzz
March 25, 2015
Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…
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…
Not All Roses Are Red
March 24, 2015
Timur Lysenko is an incredible tattoo artist known for his minimalist modern sketch work art which he beautifully incorporates into his take on photo realism in his tattoos. Based in…
Tattoos by Valentina “Val Tatboo” Ryabova
March 24, 2015
Valentina Ryabova, also known as “Val Tatboo,” has only been tattooing since 2013, but this Russian tattooist has showcased tremendous talent in her brief time behind the needle. Take a…
Heavy Lies The Crown
March 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible chest piece by Hokowhitu Sciascia! Sciascia is based at Auckland, New Zealand’s esteemed tattoo studio, Ship Shape Tattoo and specializes in black and…
That’s One Deadly Flower
March 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…
If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It
March 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…
Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves
March 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…
Handful of Hearts
March 18, 2015
Some people choose to wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others choose to get them tattooed by Steve Soto. Steve Soto is a tattoo artist and owner of California’s Goodfellas Tattoo…
A Look Back at History
March 17, 2015
Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…
Feeling Foxy
March 17, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…
To Infinity and Beyond!
March 16, 2015
Brian Gonzales is the owner of the famous Inkslingers tattoo studio in Alhambra, California, and is also one hell of a black and grey tattooist. Best known for his realism…
Art for Ants by Lorraine Loots
March 16, 2015
Lorraine Loots is a pretty unique artist. Whereas most people talk about grand masterpieces when referring to large scale works of art, Loots’ aesthetic always took on a different nature.…
The Strange and Beautiful
March 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this lovely piece by Ryan Ashley Malarkey. Miss Malarkey is best known for her incredible realism. While she is equally skilled in color as…
An Icon’s Ink
March 13, 2015
Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…
Horoscopes for the Tattooed
March 12, 2015
Horoscopes can tell you a lot about yourself. Many people know that Cancers tend to be stubborn and Leos love to lead, but could your sign tell you what kind…
Painted Reality
March 12, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…
Inked Masquerade
March 11, 2015
Rember Orellana has become an artist you need to know about over the last few years. His fun cross between surrealism and realism is both elegant and bold and his…
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…
Timmy B Announces the 2015 Two of a Kind Art Project
March 11, 2015
Stop! Collaborate and listen because Two of a Kind is back! 2014 saw the first ever large-scale collaborative tattoo art project, Two of a Kind. Last year, Christa and Frank…
(Not So) Traditional Realism
March 11, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…
Black and Grey’s Newest Generation
March 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing black and grey piece by Danny Lepore. The now 23-year-old Lepore began tattooing at the age of 17, yet he has already…
Deadly Veil
March 10, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Carlos Torres. Torres is a true master of black and grey and has created some of the most well-recognized large…
When Styles Collide
March 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable pup by Tamara Santibanez. Santibanez is based at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York and is best known for her fun take…
The Captain of Black and Grey
March 6, 2015
Captain America #1 is one of the most expensive comic books in the world, especially now that Steve Rogers has become the household friendly face of Marvel‘s blockbuster, The Avengers. Before The Avengers,…
How Many Styles of Tattooing Can You Spot in One Tattoo?
March 6, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day comes from the incredible Rember Orellana! Orellana is based at Dark Age Tattoo Studio in Denton, Texas. and currently booked through March 2017! That’s one…
Death by Cupcake
March 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is good enough to eat! Check out this amazing cupcake by tattoo artist Phil Garcia. Garcia is well known for his amazing skull tattoos, consistently…
Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand
March 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…
Just Look At That Smile
March 4, 2015
Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…
Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek
March 3, 2015
Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…
Smells Like Tattoo Spirit
March 3, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing portrait by Mikko. Mikko is a highly talented artist based at Precious Tattoo in Tampere, Finland. He is best known for his…
Buried in Roses
March 3, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Luca Natalini. Natalini is a very diverse artist who can work in both color and black and grey. Her signature style is a…
Morbid Monarch
March 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…
Watchful Watercolor
February 26, 2015
Watercolor tattoos are some of the most innovative tattoos out there right now. By imitating another medium, watercolor tattoos have transformed a lot of what was thought could be done…
Bursting with Color
February 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Ish Schuurbiers. Best known as Tattoo Ish, Schurrbiers is a highly talented realism artist based in Curacao. But have no fear,…
The Final Countdown
February 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible black and grey piece by Miguel Bohigues. The skull is a timeless image that has been around since the birth of man,…
A Monarch of Tattoos
February 25, 2015
There are various forms of realism when it comes to tattooing. There’s color realism, black and grey realism, hyperrealism, fantasy realism, etc. As long as the image inked is done…
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…
Pick Your Poison
February 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…
The Reaper’s Angel
February 23, 2015
Guardian angels and grim reapers are very common subject matters in tattoo imagery, but every so often, a client comes along who wants to have both an angel and a…
Venomous Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…
Dying for Black and Grey
February 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Victor Modafferi. Modafferi is the owner and head tattooist at Bullseye Tattoos in Staten Island, New York. He is best known for his…
Eight-Legged Masterpiece
February 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Carl Grace. Grace is best known for his black and grey realism work and has become an iconic figure in…
Tattoos by Michael Taguet
February 19, 2015
Portraiture and realism are becoming some of the most popular styles of tattooing right now, and with so many new artists popping up every day, we get the chance to…
Tattoos to Celebrate Chinese New Year
February 19, 2015
Happy New Year! No, we’re not a month-and-a-half late, today is Chinese New Year. We’re ringing in the Year of the Ram and we couldn’t think of any better way…
The Mash-Up Artist
February 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…
Painted in Ink
February 19, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this vibrant piece by Amanda Wachob. Wachob is a very diverse tattooist who works in everything from painterly realism to portraiture. What she is…
Crazy Cohesive Collaboration
February 17, 2015
Tattoo collaborations are a growing trend in the industry as more artists are coming together to bring about one of a kind tattoos inked and designed by multiple tattooists. One…
America’s Tattoo
February 16, 2015
President’s Day is a holiday celebrated to honor some of the remarkable men that helped make America what it is today. Men like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, whose dedication…
Bed of Roses (and Skulls)
February 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…
Buzzin’ with Ink
February 16, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful color piece by Megan Jean Morris. Morris is known for her phenomenal realism and is equally skilled in both color and black…
Watchful Ink
February 13, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Cris Gherman. Gherman is best known for his ability to tattoo highly realistic eyeballs. As his talents have grown, his…
Bite Me
February 11, 2015
Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…
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.…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
Deadly Whiskey
February 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intoxicating piece by Steven Compton. This New School tattooer adds a splash of realism to all of his pieces making his animated images…
Skeletal Shapes of Realism
February 6, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…
Pretty in Ink
February 5, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning piece by Teneile Napoli. This Australia based artist is best known for her black and grey realism, especially her signature spin on…
Tattoo Timelapse: Steve Soto
February 4, 2015
Want to know what it would be like to get tattooed by black and grey wizard Steve Soto? Well now Sullen TV gives you an inside look at one of…
‘Til Death Do Us Part
February 4, 2015
As tattoo technology advances, so do the styles and techniques artists use to bring about their amazing works. Over the last few years we have seen a tremendous growth in…
Fatal by Nature
February 3, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…
Adorned Afterlife
February 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Joe Matisa. Matisa works in a variety of styles, but is best known for his cross between illustrative and realism,…
Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages
January 30, 2015
Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…
Hands On Ink
January 30, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…
Fantasies of Realism
January 29, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…
Eyes are Windows to the Soul
January 28, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this epic piece by Sławomir Myśków. Myśków is an artist known for his incredible work in both color and black and grey realism. Not only does…
It’s All In The Hand You’re Dealt
January 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this realistic skull by Chris Block. Block is the co-owner of Fallout Tattoo in Germany and best known for his horror realism. Equally skilled…
The Cat’s Meow
January 27, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning hand piece by Victor Portugal. Portugal is a highly respected tattooist in the industry known for his heavily detailed, large-scale black and…
The Beautifully Dark Tattoos of Riccardo Cassese
January 27, 2015
When it comes to creating breathtaking tattoos that have a just a hint of the macabre few can equal the work of Riccardo Cassese. Based in Barcelona, Cassese specializes in…
Deadly Combinations
January 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing watercolor skull by Andres Acosta. Acosta is typically known for his amazing rose morphs in which he blends everyday objects with realistic…
A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
January 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Javier Obregon. This tattoo was so well designed that it needed two arms to bring it to life. If you look…
Winged-Wonder
January 22, 2015
Redbull might give you wings, but we guarantee they aren’t as cool as the ones you can get from ink. This incredible back piece has quickly become one of our…
Baby Come Back To Me
January 22, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable back piece by Matteo Pasqualin. This Italian tattoo artist is known for his incredible work in black and grey realism. Whether he’s…
Sexy Side Piece
January 21, 2015
When it comes to tattoo placement, side pieces are some of our favorites. Though it’s notoriously painful to get your ribs tattooed, side pieces offer great location and a lot…
Drew Apicture’s Epic Ink
January 20, 2015
Check out this amazing black and grey tattoo by Drew Apicture. Explore his portfolio of stunning realism tattoos.
Skull of the Day: Memento Mori
January 16, 2015
Check out JP Alfonso's incredible skull tattoo featuring a morphed clock design. Don't miss this stunning memento mori masterpiece.
Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk
January 15, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…
Awesome Underboob Ink
January 13, 2015
Discover the elegance of underboob tattoos, a trending and high-quality body art. Explore our top picks and learn why they're not the new tramp stamp.
Skull of the Day
January 12, 2015
Discover the stunning skull tattoo of the day by Phil Garcia. With impeccable shading and depth, this skull stands out as a true work of art.
Tattoo Timelapse: Ralf Nonnweiler
November 10, 2014
Watch the mesmerizing Sullen TV tattoo timelapse of German artist Ralf Nonnweiler as he brings a black and grey portrait of Doc Brown to life!
Portfolio Peek: Cleo Wattenström
October 16, 2014
Inked cover artist Cleo Wattenström is a power force in the tattoo world. Currently located in Sweden, she has been focusing her time on bringing her gorgeous black and grey…
Tattoo Timelapse: JP Alfonso
October 14, 2014
Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Atlanta-based tattoo artist, JP Alfonso, known for his stunning black and grey realism.
Tattoo Timelapse: Fernie Andrade
September 30, 2014
Witness the incredible talent of tattoo artist Fernie Andrade as he creates a flawless black and grey portrait of George Washington. Watch the mesmerizing Tattoo Timelapse video here!
Portfolio Peek with Allan Rivera
July 10, 2014
Sullen TV gives us an inside look at some of Rivera’s favorite pieces in this episode of “Portfolio Peek.”
Tattoo Madness Championship
April 4, 2014
Both Portugal and Harris wowed voters with their realistic portraits as Portugal came out of the Realism region and Harris won the Black and Grey region.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – 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.
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek with Alvin Chong
September 27, 2013
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek with Alvin Chong
Chris Farley Tattoos
July 8, 2021
Chris Farley was a comedic genius who was taken away from us far too soon, but his legacy will live on forever.
This Artist Creates Hyper Realistic Art Using Colored Pencils
June 3, 2020
CJ Hendry can replicate sneakers, paint swatches and flower petals with unbelievable details
Vanessa Hudgens Got a Sexy New Tattoo
January 24, 2020
The former Disney star had quite a night in NYC, culminating with a trip to Bang Bang for some new ink.
INKED EXCLUSIVE – 15 Great Neck Tattoos!
January 25, 2018
From Traditional To Realism For many, many moons ago the unofficial rule was, “not below the wrist or above the collar” when getting tattooed. It a culture of rebels, it…
Tattoos With Ink!
July 27, 2017
Check Out These Tattoos with Tattoos of Their Own Tattoos with ink are one of the biggest trend in the industry these days, with celebrity portraits and inked pin-ups coating…
Delicate Dot Work. Powerful Tattoos! — Oshin Ink
May 31, 2017
Balance and Strength in Ink! As we all know there are different styles when it comes to tattooing — traditional, realism, tribal, watercolor, etc., and all tattoos project strength regardless…
All About Style Morphs: The Tattoo Trend EVERYONE is Talking About
May 31, 2017
Why Choose Between Traditional, Realism, or Dot Work When You Can Have All Three In One Tattoo? There are plenty of artists out there who excel at many different tattoo…
ARTIST INTERVIEW: Darwin Enriquez
April 6, 2017
Tackling Multiple Mediums Fifteen-year tattoo veteran, Darwin Enriquez, didn’t intend on slinging ink for a living. His entrance into tattooing started through his skill for drawing. Looking through tattoo magazines,…
Tattoo Style Guide
March 29, 2017
If you're in the market for some new ink, this guide will help you pick a style!
Cool & Creepy-Crawly Bug Tattoos
February 17, 2017
Be careful, these tattoos might really “bug” you. OK, bad jokes aside, we gathered up a bunch of tattoos of the creepy crawly insects and bugs that surround us at…
Photo Gallery: 20 SICK Portrait Tattoos
February 3, 2017
Back in the day people used to carry around pictures of their loved ones in their wallets, now people get portrait tattoos of their loved ones instead. Some of the…
25 Spellbinding Tattoos by Thomas Carli Jarlier
February 2, 2017
25 Breathtaking Tattoos by Thomas Carli Jarlier Even a glance at Thomas Carli Jarlier‘s work is enough to leave you entranced. When you get a tattoo by Jarlier, you’re not only…
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…
15 Jason Butcher and Lianne Moule Collabos That Wowed the Sh-t Out of Us
January 18, 2017
Collaboration tattoos almost always produce amazing works of art. If you follow our Instagram, we posted a video last fall of an amazing back piece which was the result of…
Yomico Moreno: Realism Tattoo Artist
January 10, 2017
Having been enthralled by art since childhood, Yomico Moreno always knew that art was his calling. He had been drawing, sketching and painting since a young age, but it was…
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…
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 Bloody Tattoos
April 14, 2016
This gallery contains 20 of the bloodiest tattoos you’ve ever seen, fans of scary movies will lose their mind over #17 No, this list is not of fresh tattoo bleeding,…
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…
Are These Tattoos Real or Fake?
October 2, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Let’s play a little game, shall we? Here at Inked we see thousands of tattoos a day, but even we get a little struck by the…
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…
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…
Mind Blowing Art from Eloy Morales
September 8, 2015
It takes a heck of a lot to surprise us here at the Inked office—we see some of the craziest collections of art and wildest tattoos on a daily basis—and…
Tattoos of Movie Mobsters
September 1, 2015
From Goodfellas to Scarface, mobster movies are some of the greatest movies ever. Characters played by Joe Pesci, Robert DeNiro, and Al Pacino are just a few of the mobsters…
Mythological Tattoos
August 27, 2015
From the first time I heard the story of Icarus flying out of the labyrinth Greek mythology fascinated me. Clearly I’m not the only person who feels this way. Thousands…
Watch These Bears Enjoy a Day at the Pool
August 21, 2015
Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text There are lots of images one associates with the state of New Jersey—The Sopranos, the larger-than-life governor, Bruce Springsteen, orange tans and spiky…
You Want These Skull Tattoos, You Need These Skulls
August 13, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
Insanely Realistic Drawings by Trafart
August 11, 2015
Spanish artist Miguel Santiago, more commonly known as Trafart, is able to create magic with a set of colored pencils. While Trafart is a multi-skilled artist that dabbles in many…
Robin Williams Tribute Tattoos
July 21, 2015
Robin Williams once said, “You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” Today, on what would have been his 64th birthday, we celebrate the Academy Award-winning…
This Week’s Most Haunting Skull Tattoos
June 11, 2015
Do you remember the first tattoo you ever saw? It was a skull tattoo, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah it was. Skulls have always been one of the most popular subject…
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…
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.…
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…
Perfect Pup Portrait
March 31, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Steve Wiebe. Wiebe is based at Golden Republic Tattoo in British Columbia, Canada, as both a shop owner and highly…
Bury Me With Roses
March 30, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the insanely talented Ryan Mullins! Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio, Mullins is best known for his impeccable black and grey…
Phenomenal Freehand
March 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Carl Grace. Grace is a highly recognized and respected black and grey tattoo artist best known for his freehanded custom…
Portfolio Peek: London Reese
March 26, 2015
Looking for an artist to do your next tattoo? Have no fear! Sullen TV is here! In Sullen TV‘s web series Portfolio Peek viewers get a chance to not only…
Buzz Buzz
March 25, 2015
Jakub Hendrix is a phenomenal tattoo artist and the owner of the tattoo shop Inkpire in Basingstoke, England. Known for his cool style that crosses realism and surrealism into one, Hendrix…
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…
Not All Roses Are Red
March 24, 2015
Timur Lysenko is an incredible tattoo artist known for his minimalist modern sketch work art which he beautifully incorporates into his take on photo realism in his tattoos. Based in…
Tattoos by Valentina “Val Tatboo” Ryabova
March 24, 2015
Valentina Ryabova, also known as “Val Tatboo,” has only been tattooing since 2013, but this Russian tattooist has showcased tremendous talent in her brief time behind the needle. Take a…
Heavy Lies The Crown
March 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible chest piece by Hokowhitu Sciascia! Sciascia is based at Auckland, New Zealand’s esteemed tattoo studio, Ship Shape Tattoo and specializes in black and…
That’s One Deadly Flower
March 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this remarkable piece by Andres Acosta! Acosta is best known for his amazing rose morphs in which he combines everyday objects or animals with…
If It’s Baroque, Don’t Fix It
March 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Moni Marino. Marino is one of the best known international artists out there. Based in Germany, Marino has been tattooing…
Tater Tatts Likes Your Sleeves
March 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by the talented Kegan “Tater Tatts” Hawkins. Hawkins is best known for his realism, which he does in both color and…
Handful of Hearts
March 18, 2015
Some people choose to wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others choose to get them tattooed by Steve Soto. Steve Soto is a tattoo artist and owner of California’s Goodfellas Tattoo…
A Look Back at History
March 17, 2015
Charles Huurman is the owner and head tattooer at Utopian Tattoo Tribe in Kilkenny, Ireland. Best known for his color fantasy and color realism, he is always delivering high quality…
Feeling Foxy
March 17, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day was done by the incredibly talented Augis! Augis has only been tattooing professionally for about five years, however he got his start initially at the…
To Infinity and Beyond!
March 16, 2015
Brian Gonzales is the owner of the famous Inkslingers tattoo studio in Alhambra, California, and is also one hell of a black and grey tattooist. Best known for his realism…
Art for Ants by Lorraine Loots
March 16, 2015
Lorraine Loots is a pretty unique artist. Whereas most people talk about grand masterpieces when referring to large scale works of art, Loots’ aesthetic always took on a different nature.…
The Strange and Beautiful
March 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this lovely piece by Ryan Ashley Malarkey. Miss Malarkey is best known for her incredible realism. While she is equally skilled in color as…
An Icon’s Ink
March 13, 2015
Dmitriy Samohin is one of the most influential artists in the industry. His impeccable work in color realism has gained him his well-deserved notoriety over the last decade and is…
Horoscopes for the Tattooed
March 12, 2015
Horoscopes can tell you a lot about yourself. Many people know that Cancers tend to be stubborn and Leos love to lead, but could your sign tell you what kind…
Painted Reality
March 12, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this breathtaking piece by A.D. Pancho. The artist best known for his surrealism pieces toned his aesthetic down a bit for this fun floral…
Inked Masquerade
March 11, 2015
Rember Orellana has become an artist you need to know about over the last few years. His fun cross between surrealism and realism is both elegant and bold and his…
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…
Timmy B Announces the 2015 Two of a Kind Art Project
March 11, 2015
Stop! Collaborate and listen because Two of a Kind is back! 2014 saw the first ever large-scale collaborative tattoo art project, Two of a Kind. Last year, Christa and Frank…
(Not So) Traditional Realism
March 11, 2015
Today’s pick for skull of the day goes to the talented Jacob Gardner! You can typically find Gardner tattooing away in the Gold Coast of Australia. He is best known for…
Black and Grey’s Newest Generation
March 11, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing black and grey piece by Danny Lepore. The now 23-year-old Lepore began tattooing at the age of 17, yet he has already…
Deadly Veil
March 10, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable piece by Carlos Torres. Torres is a true master of black and grey and has created some of the most well-recognized large…
When Styles Collide
March 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this adorable pup by Tamara Santibanez. Santibanez is based at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York and is best known for her fun take…
The Captain of Black and Grey
March 6, 2015
Captain America #1 is one of the most expensive comic books in the world, especially now that Steve Rogers has become the household friendly face of Marvel‘s blockbuster, The Avengers. Before The Avengers,…
How Many Styles of Tattooing Can You Spot in One Tattoo?
March 6, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day comes from the incredible Rember Orellana! Orellana is based at Dark Age Tattoo Studio in Denton, Texas. and currently booked through March 2017! That’s one…
Death by Cupcake
March 5, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is good enough to eat! Check out this amazing cupcake by tattoo artist Phil Garcia. Garcia is well known for his amazing skull tattoos, consistently…
Skulls in the Palm of Your Hand
March 4, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this gorgeous surrealism piece by A.D. Pancho. You can find Pancho typically tattooing in his signature color surrealist style at Rock ‘n’ Roll Tattoo…
Just Look At That Smile
March 4, 2015
Today’s tattoo is this adorable portrait by Pony Lawson. Lawson is the owner of Mayday! Tattoo Co. in Chicago, IL and he is best known for his lifelike color work…
Tattoo Timelapse with Christian Marek
March 3, 2015
Since there are many ways to make a great tattoo, every tattoo artist works a little differently. Take Christian Marek for example. This incredible tattoo artist is based at Renaissance…
Smells Like Tattoo Spirit
March 3, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this amazing portrait by Mikko. Mikko is a highly talented artist based at Precious Tattoo in Tampere, Finland. He is best known for his…
Buried in Roses
March 3, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Luca Natalini. Natalini is a very diverse artist who can work in both color and black and grey. Her signature style is a…
Morbid Monarch
March 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this regal piece by Brent Olson. Based at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia, California, Olson is a color artist who works in both illustrative,…
Watchful Watercolor
February 26, 2015
Watercolor tattoos are some of the most innovative tattoos out there right now. By imitating another medium, watercolor tattoos have transformed a lot of what was thought could be done…
Bursting with Color
February 26, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Ish Schuurbiers. Best known as Tattoo Ish, Schurrbiers is a highly talented realism artist based in Curacao. But have no fear,…
The Final Countdown
February 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible black and grey piece by Miguel Bohigues. The skull is a timeless image that has been around since the birth of man,…
A Monarch of Tattoos
February 25, 2015
There are various forms of realism when it comes to tattooing. There’s color realism, black and grey realism, hyperrealism, fantasy realism, etc. As long as the image inked is done…
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…
Pick Your Poison
February 24, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this wicked piece by Jesse Rix! Rix is best known for his work in realism. He can bring to life an incredible and original tattoo…
The Reaper’s Angel
February 23, 2015
Guardian angels and grim reapers are very common subject matters in tattoo imagery, but every so often, a client comes along who wants to have both an angel and a…
Venomous Ink
February 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing realism piece by Phil Garcia. Garcia is one of our favorite skull tattooers as his portfolio is filled to the brim with…
Dying for Black and Grey
February 20, 2015
Today’s skull of the day goes to Victor Modafferi. Modafferi is the owner and head tattooist at Bullseye Tattoos in Staten Island, New York. He is best known for his…
Eight-Legged Masterpiece
February 20, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful piece by Carl Grace. Grace is best known for his black and grey realism work and has become an iconic figure in…
Tattoos by Michael Taguet
February 19, 2015
Portraiture and realism are becoming some of the most popular styles of tattooing right now, and with so many new artists popping up every day, we get the chance to…
Tattoos to Celebrate Chinese New Year
February 19, 2015
Happy New Year! No, we’re not a month-and-a-half late, today is Chinese New Year. We’re ringing in the Year of the Ram and we couldn’t think of any better way…
The Mash-Up Artist
February 19, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this rad piece by Paul Tougas. Tougas is best known for his color realism, however, for today’s pick, he switched up his style just a…
Painted in Ink
February 19, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this vibrant piece by Amanda Wachob. Wachob is a very diverse tattooist who works in everything from painterly realism to portraiture. What she is…
Crazy Cohesive Collaboration
February 17, 2015
Tattoo collaborations are a growing trend in the industry as more artists are coming together to bring about one of a kind tattoos inked and designed by multiple tattooists. One…
America’s Tattoo
February 16, 2015
President’s Day is a holiday celebrated to honor some of the remarkable men that helped make America what it is today. Men like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, whose dedication…
Bed of Roses (and Skulls)
February 16, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Chad Lenjer. This Ohio based tattooist has a very distinct color work aesthetic that combines elements of realism, illustrative and traditional…
Buzzin’ with Ink
February 16, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this beautiful color piece by Megan Jean Morris. Morris is known for her phenomenal realism and is equally skilled in both color and black…
Watchful Ink
February 13, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Cris Gherman. Gherman is best known for his ability to tattoo highly realistic eyeballs. As his talents have grown, his…
Bite Me
February 11, 2015
Chomp! Don’t want to lose a finger! However, with this incredible hand piece by Bez, you can always have Jaws at hand. As tattoos become more widely accepted in the…
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.…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
Deadly Whiskey
February 9, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intoxicating piece by Steven Compton. This New School tattooer adds a splash of realism to all of his pieces making his animated images…
Skeletal Shapes of Realism
February 6, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Jose Guevara Morales. Morales is a Hawaii based tattoo artist with an eye for color. Combining various styles such as…
Pretty in Ink
February 5, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning piece by Teneile Napoli. This Australia based artist is best known for her black and grey realism, especially her signature spin on…
Tattoo Timelapse: Steve Soto
February 4, 2015
Want to know what it would be like to get tattooed by black and grey wizard Steve Soto? Well now Sullen TV gives you an inside look at one of…
‘Til Death Do Us Part
February 4, 2015
As tattoo technology advances, so do the styles and techniques artists use to bring about their amazing works. Over the last few years we have seen a tremendous growth in…
Fatal by Nature
February 3, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this incredible piece by A.D. Pancho. Pancho is known for his unique style combining abstract elements of surrealism with realistic images to bring about…
Adorned Afterlife
February 2, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Joe Matisa. Matisa works in a variety of styles, but is best known for his cross between illustrative and realism,…
Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages
January 30, 2015
Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…
Hands On Ink
January 30, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible piece by Liz Cook. Cook may have only been tattooing since 2009, but her work is extremely impressive with just six years…
Fantasies of Realism
January 29, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this intriguing piece by Casey Anderson. Anderson is located at House of Ponchos Tattoos in Abingdon, Maryland, and is best known for his unique…
Eyes are Windows to the Soul
January 28, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this epic piece by Sławomir Myśków. Myśków is an artist known for his incredible work in both color and black and grey realism. Not only does…
It’s All In The Hand You’re Dealt
January 27, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this realistic skull by Chris Block. Block is the co-owner of Fallout Tattoo in Germany and best known for his horror realism. Equally skilled…
The Cat’s Meow
January 27, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this stunning hand piece by Victor Portugal. Portugal is a highly respected tattooist in the industry known for his heavily detailed, large-scale black and…
The Beautifully Dark Tattoos of Riccardo Cassese
January 27, 2015
When it comes to creating breathtaking tattoos that have a just a hint of the macabre few can equal the work of Riccardo Cassese. Based in Barcelona, Cassese specializes in…
Deadly Combinations
January 26, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing watercolor skull by Andres Acosta. Acosta is typically known for his amazing rose morphs in which he blends everyday objects with realistic…
A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
January 23, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this amazing piece by Javier Obregon. This tattoo was so well designed that it needed two arms to bring it to life. If you look…
Winged-Wonder
January 22, 2015
Redbull might give you wings, but we guarantee they aren’t as cool as the ones you can get from ink. This incredible back piece has quickly become one of our…
Baby Come Back To Me
January 22, 2015
Today’s skull of the day is this remarkable back piece by Matteo Pasqualin. This Italian tattoo artist is known for his incredible work in black and grey realism. Whether he’s…
Sexy Side Piece
January 21, 2015
When it comes to tattoo placement, side pieces are some of our favorites. Though it’s notoriously painful to get your ribs tattooed, side pieces offer great location and a lot…
Drew Apicture’s Epic Ink
January 20, 2015
Check out this amazing black and grey tattoo by Drew Apicture. Explore his portfolio of stunning realism tattoos.
Skull of the Day: Memento Mori
January 16, 2015
Check out JP Alfonso's incredible skull tattoo featuring a morphed clock design. Don't miss this stunning memento mori masterpiece.
Tattoo of the Day: Turcotte’s Twisted Steam Punk
January 15, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this awesome piece by Canadian color realist Derek Turcotte. We fell in love with this fantastical creation and the steam punk vibe it gives…
Awesome Underboob Ink
January 13, 2015
Discover the elegance of underboob tattoos, a trending and high-quality body art. Explore our top picks and learn why they're not the new tramp stamp.
Skull of the Day
January 12, 2015
Discover the stunning skull tattoo of the day by Phil Garcia. With impeccable shading and depth, this skull stands out as a true work of art.
Tattoo Timelapse: Ralf Nonnweiler
November 10, 2014
Watch the mesmerizing Sullen TV tattoo timelapse of German artist Ralf Nonnweiler as he brings a black and grey portrait of Doc Brown to life!
Portfolio Peek: Cleo Wattenström
October 16, 2014
Inked cover artist Cleo Wattenström is a power force in the tattoo world. Currently located in Sweden, she has been focusing her time on bringing her gorgeous black and grey…
Tattoo Timelapse: JP Alfonso
October 14, 2014
Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Atlanta-based tattoo artist, JP Alfonso, known for his stunning black and grey realism.
Tattoo Timelapse: Fernie Andrade
September 30, 2014
Witness the incredible talent of tattoo artist Fernie Andrade as he creates a flawless black and grey portrait of George Washington. Watch the mesmerizing Tattoo Timelapse video here!
Portfolio Peek with Allan Rivera
July 10, 2014
Sullen TV gives us an inside look at some of Rivera’s favorite pieces in this episode of “Portfolio Peek.”
Tattoo Madness Championship
April 4, 2014
Both Portugal and Harris wowed voters with their realistic portraits as Portugal came out of the Realism region and Harris won the Black and Grey region.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – The Sweet Sixteen
March 24, 2014
Throughout the month of March we will put up posts with a series of matchups pitting two artists against each other so you can vote for a favorite.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – Black and Grey Round 2
March 20, 2014
Black and Grey week 2 is here! Check out the amazing artists participating.
Tattoo Madness Tournament – 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.
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek with Alvin Chong
September 27, 2013
SullenTV: Portfolio Peek with Alvin Chong