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Tattoos By Alex Trufant
Trufant Bros. Tattoo
San Angelo, TX
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The Pacific Ink & Art Expo: Hawaii’s First Ever Tattoo Expo Breaks New Ground
By Danny Claser
In 2009 I was free and clear from break-up with a female tattoo artist who was on the show LA Ink. In the time we were together we spent a lot of time traveling the world doing tattoo conventions. I fell in love with the atmosphere and the people who attended these expos. It reminded me of being on Warped Tour when I was a traveling musician. I think I connected to this messed up, chaotic, yet beautiful carny way of life where nothing had stability yet it was stable in the storm. I missed being surrounded by people the world looked at as weirdos or circus freaks. The musicians life is not that far off from the tattooers lifestyle and somehow porn stars and gypsies all seem to fall under that umbrella as well… (more…)
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Tattoos By Mason Williams
Arclight Tattoo
Cincinnati, OH
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Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 4)
By Victor Farinelli
My fellow cynic “johndotcom” asked me the other day if this show is painful to watch. Yes it is. It makes me wish for the zombie apocalypse. I think it has to do with the real egotistical ass-hats that are on this show, including the host, Pete Wentz. I guess that is why they were picked in the first place. Some of the douchingtons are so egotistical that they don’t even realize that they are fucking up someone’s life with a shitty tattoo. Well, I guess that is why the laser removal industry is so big now… (more…)
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Tattoos By Zach Nelligan
Triple Crown Tattoo
Austin, TX
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Tattoos By Nico Acosta
New Wind Tattoo
Såo Paulo, Brazil
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Marie Sena SLC International Tattoo Convention 2013 Interview for Tattoo Artist Magazine (VIDEO)
Video by Luke Holley
Permanent Canvas: Chicago Tattoo Arts Show (VIDEO)
By Laura Roeper (Original Story Appears courtesy of Chicago Now’s: Permanent Canvas)
Chicago Tattoo Arts convention was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont on March 22 to March 24, 2013… (more…)
Dave Waugh: Rollo
By Dave Waugh
Yesterday was the birthday of one of my biggest early influences in tattooing. His name was Mike Malone, his friends called him Rollo… I called him, Mr. Malone… (more…)
Jeff Gogué: Waves (VIDEO)
Jeff can be found at: http://www.gogueart.com/
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Tattoos By David Parker
Freedom Machine Tattoo
Pflugerville, TX
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Travel Tips: DIY Wet Panel Box
By Melissa Fusco
For those of us who may have the chance of painting away from our home studio’s, you may find this box to be handy for carrying wet panels. The summer of 2011, I attended a week-long landscape painting workshop in the wet lands of New Jersey and built a more simple wet panel box for my everyday travel. I kept the box in my truck and was able to transport wet panels from the days location to my accommodations, where I continued working on each piece. Instead of the Jenga-like game of panel stacking while on the road, and the stress of limiting the fix-ups that may need tending to due to all the movement, or worse… ruining a piece all together; here’s an inexpensive, custom and rewarding project that can be used for multiple trips… (more…)
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Tattoos By James Yocum
Saints and Sinners Tattoo
Carrollton, TX
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Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 3)
By Victor Farinelli
Hello Folks. This is your resident dickhead back again to bring you a recap of this week’s episode from one of the most asinine shows on TV. Week three of Best Ink is pretty much like week two. For the flash challenge, the guest judges were Vanessa and Angela Simmons, founders of Pastry Brand fashionable footwear and apparel. The Simmons are daughters of Rev. Run from Run-DMC and nieces of Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam records. The flash challenge was all about branding. So now tattoo artists have to brand themselves? What the fuck is that all about? Oh, I forgot, the last challenge was all about branding too. Kids; don’t do tattoos at home. But if you’re going to, use my Easy Glow Tattoo Pigment and custom “Brickhouse” coil tattoo machine… (more…)
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Tattoos By Terry Ribera
Remington Tattoo & Gallery
San Diego, CA
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Tattoos By Hexa
Precious Tattoo
Tampere, Finland
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Bodies of Subversion: A Secret History of Women and the Tattoo
Story originally appears at The Dish: http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/2013/04/08/inked-in-america/.
In 2012, tattooed women outnumbered tattooed men for the first time in US history. Steven Heller reviews the recently re-released Bodies of Subversion: A Secret History of Women and the Tattoo by Margot Mifflin… (more…)
Sullen TV: Artist Spotlight with Bob Tyrrell Rockstar Energy Inked Up World Tour (VIDEO)
Courtesy of Sullen TV: Sullen TV was in Detroit, MI for the Motor City Tattoo Expo with the amazingly talented tattooer and artist, Bob Tyrrell. Bob Tyrrell (@bobtyrell) tattooed the winner of the Sullen Art Collective Facebook Tattoo Giveaway, Billy Jack Buzzard from West Virginia. Check out the tour so far and stay tuned for more from Detroit Rock City!
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Tattoos By Kevin Marr
Godspeed Tattoo
San Mateo, CA
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Tattoos By Justice Pearce
Port City Tattoo
Wilmington, NC
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Paul Dobleman: Psychedelic Stories March’s WINNER!
By Paul Dobleman:
Here is the Psychedelic Stories winner for March, thanks to everyone who participated… (more…)
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Tattoos By Kanae Nash
Nine Tails Tattoo
London, UK
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Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 2)
By Victor Farinelli
Hello, my name is Victor, and I am an asshole (Hi,Victor). I am officially in asshole relapse mode. I don’t know what has come over me. Everytime I try not to be an asshole, the compulsion takes over. So, I have accepted my assholism and will embrace it. Today is a new day. I feel like a butterfly emerging from the cocoon. I am going to spread my wings and fly! *grin*
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Tattoos By Ben Corn
Simms Ink Studio Napa
Napa, CA
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