Sleeves are big steps in any tattoo lover’s quest for full coverage, and full leg tattoos are just as important as those placed on the arms. Any number of concepts and designs can be utilized, and leg sleeve tattoo ideas are as varied…
World renowned tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy has long been retired, but his influence on the tattoo world remains burning brightly in the Bay Area and beyond. Hardy ushered in a new era of tattoo art during the boom of the 1970s and 80s that resulted in a seismic…
While it may seem obvious—single needle means one needle is used in creating a tattoo. Single needle tattoos are characterized by the high levels of detail that can be achieved in comparatively small designs. Most tattoo machines operate with a…
The carnation is a beautiful bloom most often associated with positive feelings of love, affection, gratitude and admiration. The carnation flower differs from more traditional flower tattoo designs and comes in a range of colors to support strong feelings. Carnations…
Lyle Tuttle made tattoos cool when he inked legendary rocker Janis Joplin in 1970. When he passed away last year at age 87, Tuttle was a bona fide legend in modern tattooing. He helped the tattoo world expand into a $5bn a year business catering to everyday…
While the number 13 is associated with bad luck in Sailor Jerry’s world of “squares,” it is the opposite for tattoo lovers. The unlucky number is treated as an antidote to conventional bad luck and identifier to other ink enthusiasts. The number 13 is associated with superstitious sailors, prison gangs and outlaws, and old…
Long before he gained television fame with the Spike TV series Ink Master, Oliver Peck was a legitimate master of tattooing. Peck is a renowned tattoo artist specializing in American Traditional tattoo work, travelling the US and around the world to perfect his craft before his transition to television…
American tattoo artist, former Miami Ink cast member, and current Ink Master judge Chris Nunez has had an storied tattoo art career. The Florida based artist and entrepreneur has built a near 30-year career off the back of hard work…
He was once described as the ‘Dark Prince’ of ink. Paul Booth Tattoos are known for their black and gray color and have been defined as dark surrealism. Booth, his tattoo design, art, and insights into creative ideas have developed a huge following, not just in New…
When the original Dragon Ball manga series was released by Akira Toriyama in 1984, even its most ardent supporter couldn’t foresee it becoming one of the most popular Anime franchises in the world. Dragon Ball now spans 20 animated feature films, animated television series, spin offs…