Rose of No Man’s Land Tattoos
It all began as a French song, but even in the third millennium, the Old School figure of the Red Cross nurse nested in roses is still the ultimate symvbol…
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Tattoo Gallery: Lettering
When we talk about lettering, what comes to mind is the classic Chicano style that dominates a certain kind of tattoo culture, very common on the West Coast of the…
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Teide: American Traditional Evolution
Teide, a tattoo artist who hails from Spain and now works at Red Point Tattoo in London, has created his personal style based on American Traditional, to give life to…
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Tattoo Gallery: Oriental Style
One of the most ancient tattoo traditions has roots in the Far East. Also known as irezumi, the art of ink on skin in the Land of the Rising Sun…
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Do it tough for the Baiga (part. 1)
Ten years ago, in love with India and having a certain interest in tattooing, I decided to make a book on tattooing in India, and to benefit indirectly from the…
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Hot Stuff Tattoo: the story of a good Little Devil
A cartoon devil in an asbestos diaper, he made his first appearance in 1957 from the pen of Warren Kramer, and was destined to become a classic of American tattoo.…
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Oscar Hove: Interpreting Japanese Masks
Oscar is a great tattoo artist known for his versions and style of drawings based on the masks of Japanese Noh Theater, starting from the Hannya and Tenga to the…
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Tattoo Gallery: Traditional Style
Clean lines and unchanging subjects: two vital criteria to judge whether or not a Traditional tattoo is up to scratch. The tradition and history which are part and parcel of…
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Mandala Tattoos: creative relaxation as skin art
Observing, colouring and drawing these ancient Indian designs composed of circles and squares is a way of attaining that much longed for inner balance… Mandala is a Sanskrit word generally…
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New York’s Tattoo History: The Bowery
Why The Bowery When putting together the pieces of New York’s tattoo history, the Bowery is what anchors the story. The Bowery is New York City’s oldest thoroughfare and the…
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Davide Dasly: Tattoos, Drawings, Mystical Flows
A tattooist who travels, body and mind, untiring. One who is continually creating works that are impossible to pin down with any definition: Davide Dasly talks about his great passions,…
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Peacock: the tattoo explained by a Sufi legend
The story of the argument between the Peacock and the Snake, in the words of Adi the Calculator, is an effective metaphor to better understand modern-day concepts like beauty and…
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Cobra Tattoos: Symbols of the Afterlife
The ultimate symbol of the Afterlife, this particular snake was so important to the Ancient Egyptians that the Pharaoh Tutankhamun was even buried with one… Cobra is a word of…
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“Classic Tattoo”: the Chicano Style by Chuco Moreno
Hi Chuco, would you like to introduce yourself to our readers? Saludos, my name is Chuco Moreno and I am a tattooer from the neighborhoods and back streets of California.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Boxing tattoos: the beginning of the noble sport
Yes, we’re truly passionate about boxing. And maybe have a nice Traditional boxer tattoo somewhere on our skin. So let’s take a look at how it all began.… Boxing is…
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Foo Dog Tattoos: defending our homes (and skin)
Dog or lion? From China or Japan? The origin of the legend of the “stone temple dog” is lost in the mists of time and, according to Feng Shui, they…
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Interpretation of Community
Art is subjective to our own interpretation. The majority of people will want to interpret their own body art themselves, but what about the ones that take solace in having…
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The symbology of cherry blossom tattoos
It stands for life, but also for ephemeral existence where all it takes is a breath of wind to start the never-ending cycle again. Meet the true star of Hanami.…
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