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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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 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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Tattoo Gallery: Oriental and Japanese tattoos
Discover the many facets of the culture of the Rising Sun: samurais, geishas, koi carp, flowers and divinities, dragons, warriors, samurai, cherry blossom, geishas, legendary beasts and many other subjects…
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Street tattoo flashs from India
When I started to get interested in tattooing in India, about 12 years ago, street tattoo artists were mostly seen at big religious festivals, melas, but also sometimes on the…
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Battle Royale Tattoos: the dualistic to beat them all
First and foremost, the Battle Royale is a mixture of styles. A historical tattoo, it came about at the turn of the twentieth century as a result of the meeting…
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Elephant Tattoos: a myth of Ganesh and the creation of the world
A positive animal for almost every culture on Earth, a pachyderm tattoo can bring you wisdom and good fortune. Let’s find out why… There is a wealth of symbolism associated…
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INWARD by Thomas Hooper
INWARD is a stunning collection of 120 flash and paintings – and as many textures – produced by Thomas Hooper and inspired by all manner of things. Inward is now…
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With the Art and Magic of Oriental Style everything is possible
Images from Tibetan, Hindu and Thai culture are often reinterpreted by the greatest tattoo masters. The Oriental iconography is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and a vital tool for any…
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Lacrime e Sangue by Rudy Fritsch: Traditional Classic Designs
With a career that spans over twenty years, Rudy Fritsch has become one of the benchmarks in the international panorama of contemporary tattooing. With is book, LACRIME E SANGUE, he…
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Traditional Style Tattoos
The tattoo art is linked with the unmistakable iconography that became so popular during the 1950s (but even earlier!) in some parts of America and then spread to Europe: the…
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Circus Tattoos and a Farewell to the Barnum Circus
A brief history of the world renowned Barnum & Bailey Circus, “The greatest show on Earth”, which finally moved on forever in May 2017. It closed down once and for…
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The Spider tattoos dedicated to perseverance and creativity
Eight legs which remind us of infinity and a constancy and creativity which would make a positive addition to our daily lives. There is so much more to the spider…
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Our selection of Neo Traditional Tattoos
Neo Traditional is the result of rereading and pushing traditional to the extremes. Even though it has kept precious little of the original: it accentuates the colours, making them more…
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Moon Tattoos explained in its four quarters
We have the waxing moon, full moon, waning moon and new moon. And what quarter do you prefer for your tattoos. Let’s take a closer look at them one by…
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Fire Tattoo and the equilateral triangle
Since the dawn of time, fire has always been represented as an equilateral triangle… The ultimate alchemical symbol and a dualistic element unlike any other in the sense that it…
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Oni Tattoo: malignant spirits or guardian spirits
We have taken a closer look at the symbology of these creatures from Japanese folklore. Even centuries on their role is far from clear, so it’s better to tread carefully……
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The Evolution of the Pin-Up Tattoos
With pouting lips, hourglass figure and a lusty look in her eyes, the Pin-Up Girl is synonymous with tattooing for her alluring looks and celebration of the female form. As…
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A voyage of discovery: the tattoos of the Mentawai tribe
Travel is undoubtedly one of my many passions together with working in the tattoo industry and in my career as a Geometric Dotwork tattooist I’ve been lucky enough to travel…
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Angel Tattoos and the symbology of the guardian angel
A princely subject much loved by tattoo enthusiasts, this winged protector differs widely from one religion to another. Let’s find out why. According to the Christian tradition, a guardian angel…
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Cats Tattoos and the right way to pet and feed our furry friends
Some recent university studies have shown how we could do better for our furry friends in terms of feeding them and expressing our affection… Cats obviously like to be petted,…
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“Tattooing, Ask Here”, a book by Felix Leu
«How I got into tattooing is really quite a strange story. You see, I never went looking for tattooing consciously. It was more like life itself, fate or destiny threw…
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Our Tattoo Gallery of the week dedicated to Masks
Masks are a recurring subject in most styles of tattoo, ideal material for the imagination of the tattooist and their interpretations. They are rooted in folk history and some of…
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