Tattoo Articles

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a cyborg, or at least have a cyborg arm? Check out this amazing 3D tattoo done by tattoo artist Tony Booth from Dabs Tattoo…

The tattoo machine works very much like a powered artist’s paintbrush, delivering paint to a living canvas.  The design is fairly simple and consists of three primary parts: the main section; which the tattoo artist grips and…

Tattoo machines come in two basic styles: rotary and coil.  While coil machines have become the standard in many tattoo shops, there are quite a few tattoo artists who prefer the rotary machines that have been…

If there’s one thing that becomes immediately apparent when talking to Jose Lopez about his work, his fame and his acclaimed status within the industry, it’s his constant deference to his staff. He continually shifts…

Many people want to get a tattoo ‘just like’ one that a friend has. Sometimes the results are less than expected, and while this often the result of a combination of factors, the tattoo ink could well…

The streets of Toronto, Canada have exploded onto the tattoo scene over the last decade. Being a huge metropolitan city and a huge tourist destination, it’s not a surprise that quality tattoo shops have thrived,…

Among the many forms of tattoos, the Sak Yant is most popular in Thailand but is gaining a following across the globe. These intricate designs are both functional and attractive, and many people find their…

Why does one so often lead to another? Can people really become addicted to tattoos? That depends on how you define ‘addiction’. In a strict medical sense, what we commonly call a ‘tattoo addiction’ may…

Angel tattoos can mean many things to many people. Angels are religious icons, but the person wearing the design doesn’t necessarily have to be religious. While it can represent one’s belief in God and their…

Kat Von D. Oliver Peck. Derek Kastning. John McManus. Add Hollis Cantrell to that list. December 2007 Kat Von D set the record for most tattoos given in a 24 hour period. Her goal was…