Elisha Belden

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…

The latest buzz to hit the mainstream market as of late are products containing the chemical compound CBD. These products have been generating quite a fuss in the media in the last few months, and…

The old adage “Take a chill pill” is on its way to becoming “Take a chill shot,” thanks to the latest in CBD consumption methods sweeping the nation. As CBD products continue to grow in…

In recent months, products containing Cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in the Cannabis plant, have been flooding the market. Everything from chewing gum to tinctures is currently available with this newly popular ingredient—leaving the…

Throughout history, tattoos have been an important means of communication for humans. Societies across the globe—through varying times—have utilized tattoos for an assorted collection of purposes. For early man, approximately 5,000 years ago, tattoos were…

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…

Miami is known for being hot, hot, hot, but thanks to Villain Arts it was hotter than normal during the 1st Annual Miami Tattoo Arts Convention! The convention took place over Veteran’s Day weekend, November…

The decision to get your first tattoo should not be taken lightly. It’s a big step. Getting your first tattoo is memorable. As the owner of a tattoo shop, I can’t tell you how many…

While drinking and inking used to be the commonplace tactic of the sailors and war-torn vets that flocked to the old-school parlors, it really isn’t something you should be doing in today’s more aware society.…

Tattoos are a wearable form of artwork; often quite beautiful. But, as the old adage says, “Beauty is pain,” and many people are not ready to suffer the pain of going under the needle. While…