Tattoo artists shared the designs they love to work on and the ones they don't really like inking. Mandala and blackwork tattoos are popular among artists. Designs with tiny text can get blurry with ...

Famed ink artist Don Ed Hardy espoused, “A tattoo is an affirmation: that this body is yours to have and to enjoy while you’re here. Nobody else can control what you do with it.” Here, here Ed. For as ...

Tattoo artists shared which designs will be popular throughout 2021, and which will be less common. Birthdays and faces of loved ones are expected to be trending tributes to get this year. Clients are ...

Kaarina Vuorinen was about five hours into getting a tattoo when the artist holding the needle made a confession. He hadn’t actually drawn from scratch the gothic sword she requested before ...

Greensburg tattoo shop owner Nick Christofano has inked himself into the industry history books. After 28 years in the business, Christofano received a patent late last year for a tattoo machine he ...

If you’re considering a tattoo but are still weighing your options, you’ve come to the right place. We consulted Shaughnessy Otsuji, founder of Studio Sashiko in Los Angeles about what you should ...

Getting a tattoo for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for some. From potential pain to the design placement, there is a lot to consider. There are several fun alternatives if you're ...

The style, once dismissed for being culturally appropriative and meathead-y, is back. By Joseph Bernstein Reporting from Ann Arbor, Mich. Sometimes, a customer walks into Name Brand Tattoo on North ...

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