Elisha Belden

January saw the start of the 2018 tattoo convention season. Already well underway, this season is proving to be bigger, better, and even more talent-filled than previous years. With the conventions come the competitions. For…

Robbie Ripoll is a man with a plan. I’m sure you’ve heard the name before. You’re probably familiar with his work from his appearance on SpikeTV’s Ink Master or you’ve seen him floating around on…

From one side of Florida to the other, Steve Oker has been making waves in the Central Florida tattoo community for several years now. Although tattooing wasn’t Steve’s originally intended career path, he took to…

When it comes to tattoo healing, there is a new aftercare product gaining attention: CBD topical creams and CBD oils. CBD is the market name for the chemical compound Cannabidiol. Found in the Cannabis plant, CBD…

One of the greatest things about attending Tattoo Conventions across the US is the unique personalities you get to meet. Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with artist Justin Coppolino at the Tampa…

Have you heard the term CBD thrown around lately? Whether in magazines, the news, or on social media posts, these three little letters seem to be causing quite a stir in the mainstream media in…

For some, getting a tattoo is a very painful experience. The days leading up to the appointment can be stressful, worrisome—leaving the individual with severe anxiety. Regardless of how much the individual wants the tattoo,…

One question non-tattooed people always ask the members of the inked community is, “Did it hurt?” As someone with a handful of designs inked upon my body, I can officially say that, yes, I have…

It’s that time of year again… the time where you have to rack your brain frantically trying to find the best present for everyone on your list. Do you go generic and go with the…

Getting a tattoo is an exciting time. The process itself increases adrenaline and endorphins—the effects of which are fairly long-lasting. Of course, along with the experience of getting your new ink comes the process of…