Have you ever wondered why Friday the 13th is such a revered day in tattooing? Before you head out to get your $13 tattoo, check out some research I did on how this “Black Friday”…
A recent discovery on an Egyptian mummy by the University of Oxford in the UK has changed the timeline for ancient tattooing—by almost a millennium. The mummies were discovered approximately one hundred years ago, but…
For those of us who are heavily embedded in the tattoo industry, Shanghai Kate is a household name. Often referred to as America’s Tattoo Godmother, Shanghai Kate has been in the tattoo industry since its…
Doreen Garner is creating a more inclusive setting within the tattoo industry with her stunning artwork. The artist created a pop-up art studio, named Invisible Man Tattoo, with the help of a local art gallery…
If you have any interest in the tattoo industry (and I know you do), then you have to see the Tattoo Exhibition that’s currently being featured at the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum. This…
Recreating famous works of art is no easy task, and some skilled artists continue to struggle with the task. However, this trend has become increasingly popular. Famous paintings can give us a glimpse into the…
When reviewing the history of tattooing, you’ll find a rather large gap dead center in the timeline. Tattooing was extremely popular for a wide range of time, approximately 3299 BC to the early tenth and…
If you do a quick google search for the phrase “Women in tattooing,” you’re going to find yourself staring at search results like A Secret History of Women and Tattoo, 5 Female Artists on Making…
The world of tattooing has changed drastically in the last 100 or so years. Once a community of undesirables, soldiers, and sailors, the industry has become flooded with clients of all classes, professions, genders, and…
Recently I wrote an article for a different publication I freelance for in which I discussed the impressive art of posters from 50-100 years ago. During my research, I came across many museums and galleries…