It Was Legal to Tattoo This 12-Year-Old, But Was it Right?
May 20, 2016
A photo of a tattoo artist and his proud 12-year-old client blew up the internet this week. The tattoo was legal, but was it right? We talk to the artist…
EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé’s ‘Killing Time’
May 19, 2016
Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are…
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…
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Friendship Tattoos
August 20, 2014
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Is the DC Government Trying to Ban Tattooing?
August 19, 2014
Legislation that protects both the tattooing businesses and the consumers has been put in their place. Well-crafted laws have given tattooists the freedom to perform their craft without looking over their shoulder and being afraid of being shut down.
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.
Running with the Bulls
August 6, 2014
The Bullrun Rally is one of the most exciting underground cross country races in America with various stops at high profile bars and luxury resorts via some of the best vehicles in the industry.
NFL Training Camp Yields Awesome Tattoos
July 31, 2014
Whether it’s on a football, a program or some other piece of memorabilia, the tasteful flourish of the pen from one of our heroes is a big deal for a lot of people.
Artist Spotlight with Justin Hartman
July 25, 2014
Palm Springs welcomes Justin Hartman, check out this Artist Spotlight!
Awesome Simpsons Themed Sleeve Wins World Record
July 23, 2014
Few people on this earth will ever reach the level of dedication New Zealander Lee Weir has for The Simpsons. This fact was made apparent after the 27-year-old got the show’s protagonist, Homer, tattooed on his arm 41 times, a record for getting a single character’s likeness tattooed on the body.