The journey of a tattoo collector is arduous and frequently full of stops, starts, and sudden unexpected twists. My journey from the owner of one, small, crappy tattoo to a serious collector is a long, slow burn and if you like unedited content, non-sequiturs, and BS, can be explored in full on this site. I am […]
The Black Hat Tattoo Studio – An Artistic Gem in Dublin Ireland
THE BLACK HAT TATTOO One of my favourite parts of writing about tattoos and tattoo culture is learning about different shops and tattoo artists from around the world. I have a special treat for you as I shine a light on a great shop with a wonderful work ethic and mindset – not to mention […]
Property Insurance for Tattoo Shops – Be Prepared
Back in October, I had a trip to Richmond Va planned so I could continue to work on my retirement savings plan – ie my leg sleeve by Teresa Sharpe. A beautiful tattoo that has continued to grow and evolve – I am always excited (and mildly nauseated) to get back in the chair and discover […]
Tattoos and Diabetes – Is It Safe to Get a Tattoo?
Here is an informative article from The Diabetes Council about getting tattoos and diabetes. Remember to always check with a medical professional if you suffer from any serious illness or skin disorder BEFORE you get a tattoo!! Conditions like psoriasis can create problems with tattoos and immune disorders like Lyme disease can also be a […]
Pick a Good Tattoo Shop – 4 Important Questions
How to Pick a Good Tattoo Shop So how do you pick a good tattoo shop? Yelp reviews? Checking portfolios? Social media? Word of mouth? All of those are good suggestions but they overlook a very important aspect. A shop is often a collective of artists who are independent contractors. This system gives owners a lot of […]
Unkindness Art Ink Master Finale – I Chat with Erin Chance & Doomkitten
If you are like me you have a love/hate relationship with tattoo reality shows. I love seeing artists at work that I have never heard of, or even better, watching some of my favorites show off their formidable skills. What I hate is the nonsense fluff and falseness that seems to be an inevitable part of reality […]
Tattoo Regrets
We all have stories about our tattoos. Some of those stories are tragedies but make sure your tattoos aren’t tragic. Here is an article (posted with their permission) from advdermatology.com regarding tattoo regrets. This is solid advice and I couldn’t have said it better myself – plus check out their incredible infographic – SWOON! TATTOO […]
Red Baron Ink – Small But Mighty Tattoo Studio in NYC
I have been getting some lovely emails from folks asking me to check out their shops, Instagram, videos, charity projects, galleries etc. This is great fun for me because; it makes me feel very special, I LOVE checking out cool tattoos and tattoo related artwork, and you guys are literally spoon-feeding me articles making […]
Tattoos and Music with Boo Ray
Tattoos and Music with Boo Ray I love learning about different tattoo collectors and how they came to be covered in tattoos that tell their particular story. Check out Boo Ray and his colorful collection. Southern troubadour Boo Ray is an outlaw country rocker from North Carolina. He’s been writing and performing songs for years from coast to […]
Vegan Tattoos – V for Veganism chats with 8 of Swords Tattoo Shop
Vegan Tattoos I had the opportunity to speak with the co-creators of V for Veganism – Kiirstin Marilyn and Karolina Tyszkowska – and learn about why they started this informative online platform and where they hope to take it in the future. Not a vegan or even a vegetarian? That’s cool – read what they have […]
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