Who are The SuicideGirls? Well here is what they are NOT; The SuicideGirls do not have a death wish* The SuicideGirls are not a sex cult The SuicideGirls are not porn stars The SuicideGirls are not your average girl next door but they may actually be your next door neighbor. * the term “suicide girl” […]
10 of the Best Female Tattoo Artists -USA
Best Female Tattoo Artists Who are the Best Female Tattoo Artists in the USA you ask? Well actually you did ask…many times in your search terms. Maybe not YOU personally but lots of tattoo fans actively seek out the best artists and believe it or not this info can be a bit hard to track down, mainly because it […]
Tattoos and Rock and Roll
Tattoos and Rock and Roll – Two Great Tastes That Go Great Together Yesterday I stood in line for ice cream at an adorable shop on the tiny perfect town square in a quaint little tourist town near where I live. While contemplating my creamy choices I noticed something kind of funny. 4 out of the […]
Kelly Doty – A Tattoo Artist I Adore
Kelly Doty is one of my favorite tattoo artists and here is why; So did that whet your appetite? If you are not familiar with Ms. Doty’s work you may have a couple of questions. Maybe you are thinking you are looking at paintings? Your not. These are all tattoos! Or perhaps […]
Tattoo Scabbing and Poorly Healing Tattoos
Tattoo Scabbing, Tattoo Healing – Normal vs. TROUBLE! Here is a post I didn’t really want to write. Why? Because a poorly healing tattoo and tattoo scabbing is a nightmare – one I have personally experienced and hope to NEVER live through again. I am tackling this icky subject today because of google. Inside the inner workings […]
Jeff Gogue – A Tattoo Artist for the Ages
Here is another addition to my Artists I Adore series – and it’s a good one. Tattoo artist Jeff Gogue sets the bar very high for what can be accomplished in the world of tattooing. Now I could go on and on how superlative his work is but….I’d rather let his work speak for him.
Are YOU a Tattoo Collector? Take the Quiz!
Are You a Tattoo Collector? Tattoos can say a lot about a person. Having a tattoo or tattoos, subject matter and placement all form an impression of an individual whether it is accurate or not. If you are reading this you probably have a tattoo or are thinking of getting one. What will your tattoo […]
Tattoo Styles & Tattoo Schools – Class is in Session!
The decision to get your first tattoo can be a big one (even if the tattoo is a small one!) but once you take that mental leap…what are you going to get? Then once you have answered that question….what style will it be in? Style? School? Huh? A picture is worth …you know. So check […]
What Tattoo Type are YOU?!
You have tattoos. You want more tattoos. You are going to GET those tattoos. But what Tattoo Type are you? Do you plan and scheme and dream about each square inch of fleshy real estate – maintaining pristine acreage for your inky dreams to be realized by your dream artists? Or do you ink up […]
Traditional Japanese Tattoos
Well it’s happened. I have been mistaken for a “real” blogger. Imagine my surprise when I got an email from Inked Shop (a partner of Inked Magazine) asking to partner with me…The Tattoo Tourist. I can only assume that the folks over at Inked Shop haven’t managed to read ALL my posts. Who would? Certainly […]
