Ozzy Osbourne: a global tattoo event for the upcoming album “Ordinary Man”
Ozzy Osbourne celebrates “Ordinary Man” album release with a global tattoo event and Los Angeles In-Store appearance. On the eve of the release (February 20) of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Ordinary Man”, more than 50…
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Dave Paulo Tattoos and the Pop art Experience
Dave Paulo is one of the best tattooists in the world and the passion he has for his art is second to none. In an age where the tattoo industry…
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Discover the Tattoo Life Yearbooks
If you’re a tattoo artist and you devote yourself to this trade with honesty and passion, you’ll know full well that this profession requires sacrifice, precision, technical skill and a…
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Body of Work: Tattoo Culture at The Museum of Pop Culture
Opening February 1, 2020, Body of Work: Tattoo Culture explores the rich history and modern artistry of tattooing as a dynamic, ever-evolving artform whose mainstream acceptance has been driven by…
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The Body Art Alliance by FK Irons, World Famous, NeoMetal/Norsco and Painful Pleasures
We are excited to announce the formation of Body Art Alliance (BAA), a family of leading brands and companies that design, manufacture and market the widest variety of tattoo supplies,…
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The Pharaoh’s Horses Tattoo Symbology: never give up
The scene from Exodus, with the three horses charging after the Jewish people was made famous by tattoo artist Gus Wagner in the 1920s. One of the most uncommon tattoos…
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Goodbye, Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant (23 August 1978 – 26 January 2020) was one of the best basketball players in the history of the game. He inspired fans both on and off the…
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Japan Reimagined: a new book by Mike Dorsey
Japan Reimagined – Modern Curiosities and Untold Stories by Mike Dorsey is the new book of the series The Great Books on the Art of Tattooing. This amazing volume highlights…
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SKINDIGENOUS: Season 2 Out Now!
The 2nd Season of the tv series SKINDIGENOUS debuted on January 21, 2020. Skindigenous 2 explores Indigenous tattooing traditions around the world from Canada to the US through Asia, Africa…
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Steve Butcher: an interview about life and tattooing
Hi guys I’m Steve Butcher. I’m from Auckland New Zealand currently living in California. I’ve been tattooing for 9 years and I do color realism. I grew up in a…
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Tattoo Gallery: Hands Tattoos
A very important part of the body in tattoo because tattooed hands can’t be hidden or only made visible to whoever we want. They become an immediate means of presentation…
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Adam Vu Noir: Tattoos and STRANGELOVE
Adam Vu Noir was born and raised in Southern California. With thousands of miles accumulated to his name, living out of a backpack for the better part of 5 years,…
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Yoshitoshi Tsukioka and the Japanese Tattoo Legacy
This article by Geanina Spinu was originally published on Tattoo Life magazine (July/August 2019 issue) Yoshitoshi Tsukioka was one of the leading figures in ukiyo-e during the Meiji era (1868-1912),…
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The Goonies tattoos: behind the scenes of a truly iconic film
The film released in 1984 was made using a whole load of tricks of the trade: from the hand aged treasure map to the use of a mysterious octopus… The…
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Tattooing from A to Z: Darwin “Huck” Spaulding
Born on December 5, 1928, Darwin “Huck” Spaulding, lived in the Voorheesville area, NY, for many years. He was a veteran of the US Merchant Marines and the US Army,…
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Jess Yen, aka HoriYen: tattoos and the tools of the trade
Once again we have had the pleasure of chatting with a tattoo legend: Jess Yen, aka HoriYen. This great tattoo artist was born in Taiwan, but lives and works in…
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Mario Testino: East – an exhibition in London
Hamiltons Gallery presents Mario Testino: East. Featuring 18 prints, the collection comprises two subject matters; Japanese flowers on lustrous golden screens and vividly tattooed men, intricately entwined. Through the distinctive…
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The meaning behind the Mexican Catrina Tattoos
Created by Diego Rivera, who in turn was inspired by the characters of the Posada, this mysterious, sensual figure is here to stay in the third millennium. The Mexican Catrina…
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The poetic visions of Daniels Bauti
Together let’s discover the style of Daniels Bauti, a balancing act of Art Nouveau, Neoclassical and Illustrative. Take a read of this brief interview where the Spanish tattooist talks about…
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Claudia DeSabe Tattoos, from Italy to London (and NYC)
When you think of the best tattooers worldwide Claudia’s name comes up for sure! Her career in tattooing has been simply amazing and you can’t help but adore Claudia’s work!…
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Happy new 2020 with Kassandra Thomas!
Our model for the month of January wishes us all the best in the next twelve months with her mixture of undeniable charm and sensual ink. Kassandra, are you proud…
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Loren Tattoos: from Eternal Ink through fantasy realism
This is how the tattoo artist from Eternal Ink in Beaugency (in Loiret) defines her own personal style. Or “poetic darkness”. We asked her to tell us all about it……
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