Tattoo & Piercing

Micro and Monochrome: An Interview with Young-gi Cho In this interview with Young-gi Cho, he talks about how he found his career in tattooing and his stylistic approach to the medium. We had a chance to speak to Y.G. of the hardships of becoming the artist he is today and how important perseverance was. We also discuss his new found love for the micro-tattoo style as well as his views on the industry. When it comes to his work philosophy, he explains why it is important to him to have a client with a similar style and what makes it […]

The Magic of Nature: An Interview with Lena Fedchenko A conversation about powerful emotions and energy, and their role in creating meaningful art. Lena Fedchenko is an artist that believes that emotions and energy play a key role in creating meaningful art. In this interview she gives us a glimpse of her creative process of using a real flower as a reference and imprint on the skin she will tattoo, and tells us how and why she chose subtle botanical pieces as her signature. Do you remember the first moment you were drawn to art? Are there any important memories […]

A Micro World of Lines: An Interview with Mikhail Nechaev A discussion about complexity and the beauty in freedom of expression. In this interview Mikhail shares what opportunities tattooing has given him and how it keeps affecting him. He also talks about the complexity of the people he meets along his career and the influence they have on his creative process. We also get an inside view on his style of tattooing and both the outside and inside factors that have created it with time. Do you remember the first moment you were drawn to art? Are there any important […]

What to Look for When Finding Your Perfect Tattoo Artist So you’ve decided you want to get a new tattoo, and you want it done right. What now? Finding the perfect tattoo artist isn’t too dissimilar from finding a new job. It takes time, communication and lots of research. We at Tattoodo take on most of this workload and help you skip to finding the most suitable artists for the tattoo you want. To make the final decision on just the right one – from the right technique to price to location – this article will walk you through everything […]

An Intro to The Mythological Creatures of Japanese Irezumi Ever wonder what all those creatures symbolize? You’ve come to the right place. A mainstay of the tattoo community and culture, Japanese tattoos are culturally influential and illustrate a bevy of beautiful, terrifying, and downright mystifying creatures. Since there are so many characters within Japanese mythology and iconography, we figured we’d give you a list of the 50 top Japanese tattoo design motifs out there. Of course, there are literally thousands more but we hope this will be a primer for those of you are who interested in knowing more about […]

Get Your Next Tattoo at One of London’s Top 5 Tattoo Studios Tattoodo recommends 5 great shops in London that house some of the city’s best tattoo artists. Ah London… the city home to hundreds of incredible tattoo studios has recently found itself on the top of our list for best places to visit as a tattoo connoisseur. With the amount of options available, narrowing down a choice of studio and artist here is quite a task… but we’re here to make it easier for you.From unique artistic styles, to excellent customer service, and stunning creative locations, we’ve rounded up […]

Simple, Yet Impactful: Japanese Tattooing by Shane Tan Shane talks style, process, and his come-up in tattooing in this exclusive interview with Tattoodo. Born and based in Singapore, Shane Tan is one of the finest contemporary Japanese-style tattoo artists in the world. Tan grew up in a family of tattooed people, which exposed him to the subculture at an early age. He began his journey as an artist when his father bought him a coil machine for his 16th birthday. In the 22 years since those early days, marked by trial and error, Tan has honed his craft to create […]

Scales, Snakes and Sketches: An Interview With Sophie Rose Hunter We caught up with Sophie to find out more about her journey, inspirations and future. For Tattoodo partner Sophie Rose Hunter, the idea of being a tattoo artist felt like an unattainable fantasy when she was young. But a lifetime of passion for drawing and tattoo culture eventually put this dream career in her path. Today, she is one of London’s leading artists for Black and Grey, her signature snake tattoos coiling up the arms of countless enthusiasts. In a nice twist of fate, Sophie now works at The Blue […]

Some Kind of Niche: An Interview with Oleh Romaniuk Ukrainian artist Romaniuk talks inspiration, self-expression, and the philosophy behind his work in this exclusive interview with Tattoodo. Oleh gives a detailed story of his introduction to art and the factors that led him to choose his current profession. He talks about how work can be a way to relax for him and never is a source of stress, where his unique ideas for tattoos originate and his need for additional nuances in ordinary things, especially when creating. We get a glimpse of his work philosophy focused on original ideas and […]