Tattoo & Piercing

How Much Does a Tattoo Cost? The top factors for the cost of a Tattoo include artist skill and exposure, where you are getting the tattoo done, tattoo design, and size and placement of the tattoo. Cost of a tattoo depends on many things including location of the studio, fame of the artist, as well as the size and placement of the piece. Remember that the artist gives part of the percentage of what you pay to studio costs and material costs. You are also paying for the skill involved. In terms of the cost of a tattoo just remember, […]

Style Guide: Ornamental Tattooing This guide to Ornamental tattooing looks at a few of the most known styles within the genre. Ornamental tattooing is perhaps one of the oldest styles in the game. Unlike traditional Tribal tattoos or heavy Blackwork, Ornamental tattoos tend to look and feel “fancier”, more intricately designed and energetically “feminine”. They typically emphasize geometry, symmetry, and employ black shading and/ or delicate pointillism. Mehndi, Pattern work, and Decorative styles all fall under the Ornamental category. MEHNDI DECORATIVE PATTERN WORK Ornamental tattooing is perhaps one of the oldest styles in the game – while designs have culturally […]

New School Tattoos: Origins, Styles, and Artists In this article we explore the origins, styles and artists who work within the New School tattoo aesthetic. Vivid tones, eye catching characters, rounded shapes, and cartoonish concepts are part of the style of New School tattoos. Much like American Traditional tattoos or Neo Traditional tattoos, New School tattoos use bold black lines to help keep color from spreading, and they also use large shapes and designs to help with the ability to easily form highly legible tattoos. New School tattooing is highly influenced by video games, comic books, tv shows, Disney movies, […]

Style Guide: Illustrative In this article we explore the history, motifs and artists within the Illustrative tattooing style. There are many different styles and art movements that influence Illustrative tattoos. Etching and engraving, sketch like gestures, Old Masters preliminary outlines for masterpieces, Abstract Expressionism, German Expressionism are only some of them. Techniques like stippling, dotwork, linework, cross-hatching, modes of applying the ink vary for different textures or desired looks, are also often used in varying degrees. The beautiful thing about Illustrative work: it’s always enhanced by the personality and style of the artist. The History of Illustrative Tattoos The Styles […]

Female Tattooers: Resilient is Just Another Word for Womxn Female tattooers share their perspectives on the current status quo of the tattoo industry but share one commonality: support one another. The tattoo community has certainly become more aware, more inclusive, and more safe, but there’s always room to improve. while some people feel the effects of positivity, there are still those who feel left out or silenced. I often feel that the only way we can progress further is through constant communication and education; it helps us all grow. So, to keep up the conversation, I reached out to a […]

To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo? Are You Ready for Your First Ink? Here are five key things to consider before getting your first tattoo… They say the first tattoo is the hardest. It’s certainly the one that will feel most surreal! One moment your skin is as it’s always been, the next it’s forever changed. Because of the permanent nature of tattoos, a lot of us fear we’ll end up regretting our ink, so how do we know if we’re ready? The truth is, no one, not even you, can guarantee you won’t regret getting a tattoo. But there […]

The Ten Most Painful Places to Get a Tattoo There’s no way around it, all tattoos hurt! However, certain areas generally hurt more than others. These are the ten most painful places to get a tattoo. Head Tattoos Face Tattoos Foot Tattoos Ankle Tattoos Hand Tattoos Rib Cage Tattoos Sternum Tattoos Elbow Tattoos Butt Cheek Tattoos Inner Thigh Tattoos Head Tattoos Although everyone has different thresholds of pain for various tattoo spots, the head is universally known to be the most painful place to get a tattoo for many people. Much like other areas which are known for being especially […]

Man’s Best Friend: Quintessential Dog Tattoos and Pup Portraits There’s a reason why pups are considered the constant companion of mankind and these dog tattoos will have you howling for more! There’s a reason why dogs are man’s best friend, and there are tons of stories out there that prove it. There are also tons of awesome dog tattoos that prove it too! We pulled together this collection of doggies to show our love and appreciation for one of our absolute favorite animals. All animals are our favorite, but sometimes you just gotta stare at pictures of pups to put […]

Style Guide: Traditional Tattoos Explore the history, classic motifs and founding artists within the Traditional tattooing style. The History of Traditional Tattooing Style and Technique Flash and Motifs Founding Artists Bold black lines that etch out the image of an eagle in flight, a rose encrusted anchor, or clipper ship at sea. these are some classic images that may come to mind when one mentions Traditional tattooing. Part art movement, part social phenomena, the United States succeeded in creating a style of tattooing that is all its own. Truly an important facet of American arts and culture, we expound upon […]

Style Guide: Fine Line Tattoos Learn more about this thin-as-thread style of linework currently on-trend in tattooing. The Fine Line genre leans more into execution and application rather than artistic style, as there are virtually no boundaries in its subject matter. There are many styles of tattooing that can be made with fine lines. Chicano-style, Illustrative, Minimalism and Micro-Realism are some of the most popular tattoo styles that incorporate the fine line technique. Chicano style Illustrative Minimalism Micro-Realism These days, a lot of people seek out “Fine Line” tattoos, for a number of reasons – they’re subtle and delicate, allowing […]