Han’nya Tattoos: when jealousy turns us into monsters
A famous mask from Japanese theatre, this tattoo is not closely tied to wounded love, but rather seems to keep away evil spirits. Here is the story… Let’s begin with…
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Samuele Briganti: the power of Traditional
Samuele Briganti and Old School devotee: the Traditional tattoo style of Sailor Jerry, Bert Grimm e Ben Corday, along with other great masters of the past. These are the inspiration,…
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Snakes Tattoo: eternal symbols immortalised in ink
They are among the most popular subjects in every style of tattoo art, perhaps because ever since ancient times, these reptiles have exuded a particular (sexual?) energy and air of…
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The Neo Traditional of Lynn Akura
Lynn has a style that is elegant and refined down to the finest detail. All of her projects come from myths and legends of times gone by and it is…
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Guen Douglas: grace, colour and irony
Tattoos by Guen Douglas are unmistakable: brilliant colour, technically impeccable, full of grace and irony. This British-French Candian tattoo artist who now works in Berlin has created a particular style…
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Get your mind moving while your body is on standby
Hi friends, Strange days are these, unexpected and unsure, troubled by doubts and uncertainty for all. We miss the bland daily routine we’ve been used to, we’re having to make…
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The eight Tibetan Auspicious Symbol
The parasol (in Sanskrit chattra, in Tibetan gdugs) is a symbol of regal dignity and spiritual power. High-standing religious figures in Tibet were always provided with a silk parasol: it…
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Tim Hendricks: surfing on top of the world
Tim Hendricks is one of those personalities whose charisma can be felt today, and has always been felt, starting when he was a young guy who called himself “a product…
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Focus on: Taiwan I love Tattoo
Last November in Taiwan was held one of the most important Tattoo Conventions in Asia: I love Tattoo. The event, hosted by Orient Ching, saw at work over 300 great…
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Linette Otero is the Tattoo Life Calendar Girl of March 2020
Nice, funny and happy to be part of our calendar, beautiful Linette is here to bring us the joys of the coming spring. Let’s admire her in all its natural…
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The Hyperrealism of Jackee Sandelands-Strom
Hers is both an attraction and an obsession, as it leads her to observe, study, and reproduce the same subject in hundreds of different variables. Hands are the ever-present sovereigns…
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Entombed A.D.: the history of death metal meets a love of Fantasy tattoo
What do the Swedish guitarist Nico Elgstrand and the soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic have in common? Simple: in the past they have both been tattooed by the same artist. Nico,…
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Kunisada and the Tattoos of Kabuki Theatre
This article by Geanina Spinu was originally published on Tattoo Life magazine (September/October 2019 issue) The urban culture that developed in Edo city (today’s Tokyo) in the 18th and 19th…
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Marc Nava Tattoos: American Traditional with Asian Influences
Where are you from? Where do you live and work? I’m originally from Arizona, I work at Port City Tattoo in Costa Mesa, California. What are your first memories of…
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Rock of Ages: a timeless tattoo which mingles faith, sensuality, and love of the sea
Based on an old Christian hymn and a 19th century painting, the Rock of Ages has adorned the skin of thousands right up to the present day… Long ago in…
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Michael Poulsen (Volbeat): “I once got a tattoo of the nickname James Hetfield gave me…”
The leader of the Danish band – back with the album Rewind, Replay, Rebound is not so much a tattooed musician as a living symbol of tattoo art. Michael, can…
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Tattoo Life March/April 2020
Read here “A Day In Life” the editorial by Miki Vialetto, here Read more in the brand new issue of Tattoo Life March/April 2020: on Newsstands now! You can also…
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Rich Harris Tattoos: Bold, Colourful and Creative
An English tattooist who describes himself as “very driven and self critical”, and above all “hardworking”, but who actually has many other fine qualities – apart from his humility. Among…
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Red Clown, Blue Clown by Marion Peck
Until February 29th downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery presents a new body of work from Marion Peck, one of the most recognized and sought-after artists among pop surrealism worldwide,…
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Bishop Italy Tattoo Supply
Bishop was founded in California in 2008, revolutionising the art of tattoo, launching cutting edge products that would allow every tattooer to express their maximum potential. In no time at…
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Tattoo Friendly Japan
If you love Japanese classic tattooing, you would probably love to go to Japan, you have probably already fantasized about experiencing the culture in the Land of the Rising Sun,…
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