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Kiwi tattoo artist gets global attention for his hyper realistic designs
July 17, 2016
One of Steven Butcher’s most recent pieces of work which took nearly 20 hours to create. The hyper realistic work of New Zealand tattoo artist Steve Butcher has recently garnered global media attention, sending social media in to a spin. His intricately detailed style looks closer to a photograph or […]
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25 Color Tattoos That’ll Make You Want To Get One
July 14, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.bustle.com Tattoos may have been a practice since Neolithic times, but it’s only recently that they’ve become ultra-trendy, thanks to the rise of teeny, tiny tattoos and more relaxed work environments. The biggest tattoo trend right now: color tattoos , whether the piece is in American traditional, […]
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Ancient Tattoos Were Done Using Volcanic Glass Tools, Scientists Find
July 11, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.natureworldnews.com Archaeologists discovered that prehistoric men used volcanic glass tools in tattooing their skins. (Photo : Unsplash/Pixabay) Tattoos during prehistoric times were done using volcanic glass tools, researchers found. According to the researchers, the 3,000-year-old tools were used for doing tattoos in the South Pacific, and these […]
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5 Things No One Tells You About Those Super-Cute Finger Tattoos
July 9, 2016
I recently got my fiancé’s initial tattooed on my ring finger above my engagement ring (which happens to be a $40 white topaz number from Etsy, ’cause I ain’t fancy). Luckily, his first initial is the same as my first initial, so if it doesn’t work out, I can […]
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Tattoo Artist Jun Cha on Black and Gray Tattooing
July 7, 2016
Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Jun Cha has mastered the technique of fine-line black and gray tattooing, and over the last few years he’s continued to hone his technique. In early 2015, Jun opened Monarc Studios , which is currently booked solid until the later part of 2018—a testament to the […]
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Older people getting inked as tattoo stigma fades
June 27, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.delmarvanow.com (Photo: Chuck Snyder photo) Tattoos have been around forever but Rehoboth Beach resident Bob Kotowski jokingly believes the inked embellishments once had a bit of an unsavory reputation. “Back in the old days, only four types of people got tattoos: convicted felons, those likely to become […]
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Where are the most tattoo-friendly places to work?
June 21, 2016
Click here to view original web page at theamericangenius.com Tattoos aren’t a trend, they’re now the norm Tattoos are finally becoming more acceptable in today’s workplace, but there are still places where it might be difficult to get hired. Austin, TX is one of the most tattoo-friendly cities, according to Inked magazine . There are […]
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Metro Transit bus driver’s tattoo is a moving conversation piece
June 17, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.startribune.com Angi Stevens, Star Tribune photo by Paul Walsh Angi Stevens is a talkative Metro Transit bus driver, and invariably the conversations she has with her passengers turn to the 5-inch Gillig Phantom tattooed on her left forearm. The eye-catching tattoo is a replica of the city […]
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This Badass Prosthetic Arm Doubles as a Tattoo Machine
June 11, 2016
Click here to view original web page at motherboard.vice.com JC Sheitan Tenet poses with his badass prosthetic. Image: Chriz Yvac aka Lady C/JC Sheitan Tenet When JC Sheitan Tenet lost his lower right arm 22 years ago, he didn’t think he’d be able to use it to draw again. But just six days ago, he […]
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How to Fix a Bad Tattoo
June 8, 2016
Most tattoos come with a story. If yours is, “I’m not sure what I was thinking,” you’re not alone. Cover-ups account for at least half of the tattoos at Leathernecks Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York, says owner Kenneth “K-Bar” Restrepo. Not surprisingly, names of exes are among the biggest offenders. […]
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Niagara Tattoo Expo 2016
June 4, 2016
Don’t miss the Niagara Tattoo Expo 2016 this summer! This fun show features the best local and national tattoo artists and body piercing artists. Plus, you’ll want to check out the entertainment: illusionists, zombies, fun activities for the kids (did someone say bounce house?), and more. You can even get your photo in the replica […]
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New Report Claims The FBI Is Creating Tattoo Recognition Technology To Profile People
Click here to view original web page at hiphopwired.com News , Uncategorized Looks like we have yet another example of “they” trying to get “us.” The FBI is reportedly working on tattoo recognition technology to profile people. An investigation conducted by the Electronic Frontier Foundation [EFF] has found that the FBI is using automated computer […]
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One of the World’s Best Biomechanical Tattoo Artists Has Set Up Shop in Hollywood
June 2, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.laweekly.com From Yucaipa to Hollywood, Roman Abrego does unbelievable biomechanical tattoos and color portraits. A A For years, fans of biomechanical tattooing have been traveling all the way out to Yucaipa to get work done by one of the best in the world. Although there aren’t many […]
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Channel Your Inner Sailor with a Free Tattoo this Weekend
May 26, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.dnainfo.com Matt Marcus inking a tattoo at the Sailor Jerry Fleet Week kickoff party Wednesday evening. You could celebrate Fleet Week and our country’s servicemen at sea by touring a U.S. Navy ship, watching sailors in action or partying with them. Or you could do what any […]
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Chicago lowers legal age for tattoos to 18
May 21, 2016
Click here to view original web page at chicago.suntimes.com Anthony Adams in studio showing is Chicago tattoos. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times Chicago teenagers will soon be able to get tattoos after the City Council passed an ordinance that lowers the legal age from 21 to 18. The ordinance was passed with no objections or discussion on […]
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