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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“Meeting the Master(s)” is the new photographic book by Zozios
“Meeting the Master(s)” is the new leading title for 2019 in the series “The Great Books on The Art of Tattooing”, published by Tattoo Life: an amazing photographic book by…
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The legend of the Griffin tattoos along the gold road
Symbol of courage, strength and unwavering faithfulness, the origins of this mythological creature date back to the times of Marco Polo and the Silk Road. Grifins, as anyone knows, are…
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Our Gallery of the Week dedicated to Sea Tattoos
This is the right season (at least in one hemisphere of planet Earth): summer! So we celebrate it with a gallery dedicated to the sea: to its blue, its hues,…
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Gallery: Stomach Tattoos
The stomach is a part of the body to which, understandably, tattoo collectors have given pride of place. It is a position which makes a big impression, highly visible and…
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Happy Fourth of July with the colours of tattoos
his year we’ve decided to celebrate Independence Day by creating a gallery for you of tattoos of symbols of the United States of America Independence Day, also known as the…
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Robin redbreast tattoos: symbols of hope and happiness
From its encounter with Jesus in the Christian tradition to its unmistakable joyous song. Let’s find out more about the secrets of a much-loved Traditional tattoo… For the Norsmen, the…
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Seahorse Tattoos: all about their symbology
When the underwater currents push harder, these likeable little creatures cling to the cliffs or coral so they don’t get swept away… Seahorses (scientific name: Hippocampus Rafinesque) have been venerated…
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Elton John: our rave review of “Rocketman”
The biopic about the English pop star, just released at Cannes, is a fairytale cocktail of musical, friendship and excess. Let’s celebrate it in a riot of ink… Anyone who…
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Gambling Tattoos: why it’s impossible to win
From ancient China to modern day casinos, gambling has always exerted an irresistible attraction on mankind. Even on their skin… The origins of gambling are lost in the mists of…
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Gallery: Head Tattoo!
In the contemporary tattoo scene, more and more taboos are falling: few people in the past would have thought about decorating certain parts of the body – such as neck…
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All the secrets of Toucan tattoos
With its colourful bill (a brilliant yellow-orange), The Toco Toucan is a fascinating creature with a docile character. Let’s find out some more about it… The Toco Toucan (scientific name…
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