Tattoo Energy February / March 2019
Read more in the brand new issue of Tattoo Energy February/March 2019: on Newsstands now! You can also find this issue here: tattoolifestore.com | SHOP NOW! Hanumantra: The tattoo of…
Lanterns Tattoo: a philosophical take
Whether it is drawn in the style of Old School or New Traditional, the lantern is no less than the ultimate answer to our need to embrace the light The…
Frog Tattoos: the Transformation on Skin
A frog tattoo is a rite of passage. This is self-evident from their colour: green, the same as the Heart Chakra. Let’s begin with evolution. The frog, which is an…
Crez interviews David Ramirez
Andalucia is a familiar land for me, because my mom was born and raised in Granada. Imagine my surprise when I discover the work of Mr Dave Ramirez, some classy…
Meet Madame Lazonga: Seattle’s First Lady of Tattoo
Vyvyn ‘Madame’ Lazonga is a heroine in the pages of tattoo history. Discovering tattooing in the early 70’s, the spirited and determined young artist knew she wanted more than to…
Cleo Kinnaman: Queen of Black and Grey
We wish you a happy new year with Cleo Kinnaman: the first model of Tattoo Life Calendar 2019. Cleo is above all an esteemed tattoo artist skilled for Black and…
Isnard Barbosa: Neo traditional and twisted realistic
The hallmark style of Isnard Barbosa rests on twin foundations: playing with his artistic background and innovating, to do fresh pieces which draw on Neo Traditional and Realism. We interviewed…
Iron Man Tattoo and the second lease on life
Even though a fourth movie episode may never see the light of day, we are still wondering about the reason for the Tony Stark outrageous success… Iron Man (real name…
Tattoo Sketches by Jess Yen
Meet Jess Yen, aka Horiyen, founder and tattoo artist at My Tattoo (in Alhambra, CA – USA), and discover his amazing, brand new eBook. Hi Jess, would you like to…
Q&A with Nick Caruso by Elvia Iannaccone Gezlev
Often called the forgotten neighbor, Staten Island is one of the 5 NYC boroughs that is somehow underestimated or well… forgotten, because mosty residential and out of the traditional touristic…
Frank Sinatra Tattoos and his final comeback
Thanks to the release of the two ‘Duets’ albums, Ol’ Blue Eyes hit the charts one last time. Now he’s a legend who continues to be celebrated in tons of…
Ship’s wheels Tattoos: symbol of life path
The sea has always been a source of inspiration for landlubber tattoo artists. So let’s take a closer look at the wooden device which keeps a ship on course… In…
Steve Morante and his new eBook for Tattoo Life
Steve Morante do not need any presentations: he is an amazing tattoo artist, a master of Oriental style, and owner of Fudoshin Tattoos (London). We are proud to show you…
Ozzy Osbourne Tattoos and his long exile from Sabbath
It was in autumn 1978, almost 40 years ago, that ‘Never Say Die!’ came out. It was the last classic Black Sabbath album for many years. This is the story……
Anrijs Straume: Dark Trash Realism
Dark Trash Realism is the term Anrijs Straume uses to describe his style, because – as he tells us in this interview – he likes his work to have a…
Tattooing A to Z #29: Jock Liddell “Tattoo Jock”
Jock Liddel, better known as “Tattoo Jock”, first began tattooing in his native Scotland at a time when there were only a couple of tattoo artists working there – with…
Tattoo Life January/February 2019
Tattoo Life January/February 2019 (from the editorial by Miki Vialetto) The Tattoo Life issue that follows the London Tattoo Convention is always a very important one, because this is when…
Turtles Tattoo: a moving and philosophical way of life
These animals are a mixture of the sacred and profane, wisdom and patience. Showing us through their own behaviour that haste is always the worst option… Turtles belong the scientific…
Freddie Mercury tattoos and all you need to know about the film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
The movie about the rise to fame of Queen in the annals of rock is actually a film about family. Brian May says, “Malek inhabits Freddie”. Will there be a…
Kari Barba: an indelible mark on the tattoo world
Kari Barba began tattooing in 1979, aged 19. Encouraged by a neighbour who saw her great potential, he suggested she give tattooing a shot. Kari had never imagined becoming a…
Tattooing A to Z #28: Felix Leu “Don Feliz”
In 1978 Felix Leu started his tattooing career at “Jocks Tattoo Studio” in Kings Cross, London, England. Felix went on to recall that it was after a chance meeting with…
Nautical star tattoos: a faithful guide on our skin
Mistakenly believed to be the brightest star in our universe, to this day Polaris remains – symbolically and literally – our guiding star The Nautical star, as it is known…
Lara Brindamour: whip shading and sharp lines
Meet Lara Brindamour: a young tattoo artist from Canada who caught my attention on Instagram with her simple, clean, and extremely evocative style. I looked for information on her online,…
World Tattoo Industry Trade Show and CTS: an interview with Mario Barth
What is the World Tattoo Industry Trade Show and what is the Coalition for Tattoo Safety? The CTS was formed to create a professional organization and platform that brings together…