Life Got in the Way! Trust me, I haven’t forgotten about my love for tattoos or my goal to inform you as to getting the best tattoos and keeping them. I seriously can’t believe it’s been a whole year since my last post. Life and work really got in the way. I also took a break […]
Tattrx Will Open Your Eyes!
Never Heard of Tattrx, You’re Missing Out! I may have mentioned in past posts my love for the website Tattrx.com, which describes itself as the “International Gallery of Modern and Experimental Tattoo’s.” In my humble opinion, it’s the best online representation of contemporary tattoo artists globally. It’s the defacto site to be recognized on if you’re pushing the artistic edge. With […]
Understanding Tattoo Removal: Part Two
Part Two: Tattoo Removal In Part One, I talked through the basics of why someone might want to get a tattoo removed. I went through some tattoo removal history and it revealed pretty scary procedures. As Star Trek’s Dr. McCoy (Bones) might say “Barbaric.” Ok that’s my inner geek peeking out. I’ve added some updated information regarding laser treatment options. […]
Understanding Tattoo Removal: Part One
Part One Removing a Tattoo Even though I’m a huge fan of tattoos, the reality is that some tattoos just don’t work out and we want to remove them. I’ve been curious about this topic, not because I want any of mine removed at this time, but more because I wish had done some things different. I […]
Ben Volt: Electrifying Tattoos
Tattoo artists exclusive in BlackWork are making a strong emergence these days globally. A few, design and execute with insight, originality, and skill. Many focus on strong geometrics and bold lines. Ben Volt is one of those making a name for himself far and wide. Ben brings a clear “Graphics” perspective with precise bold lines […]
The Science Behind Healing Your Tattoo Correctly
Get it healed and healed right! This is one of the main reasons I started this blog, because I felt confused around what healing directions to follow. Every tattoo establishment seems to have a different view. Ask 5 tattoo artists or shops and you will get 5 slightly or vastly different answers. It’s just so difficult to know what the […]
Thomas Sinnamond Interview
Tattoo designs that push aside our concept of what a tattoo SHOULD BE, instead replacing it with what COULD BE, elevates my pulse. Thomas Sinnamond’s portfolio of work exactly follows this ethos. His work and approach is thoughtful; working to balance the customer’s parameters and his artist’s vision. However, in my opinion you would be better served by leaning heavily […]
Tattoo 101: Aftercare
We all want to heal our tattoos so they look amazing. But it can really be confusing which process to actually follow. Each artist or studio you engage will give you different advice and swear by it. I’ll outline the most commonly accepted steps you should follow. So try not to get overwhelmed. Let’s keep it simple. Bandaging […]
Tattoo 101: Getting Inked
Did you actually sleep last night? Because today you’ll get a new tattoo, so I’ll outline what to expect. Whether you’re an old hat at this or it’s your first one, getting inked is an event. Even if yours is a small piece or actually a large one requiring multiple sessions, this is still an altering moment. It’s up to you […]
Tattoo 101: Tattoo Appointment Prep
Yea, crazy but you actually should prepare for a tattoo appointment. Doing the right things beforehand, during, and after are pretty important for this lifetime investment. I’ll go over how you can make it a success. I don’t want you to pass out or can’t go the distance now that you’ve embarked on this cool journey. First… Ok, […]
