Tattoo Artists

Holy Ink: The Spirituality Of Tattoos

Jacob D. Myers | Posted 05.30.2012

Jacob D. Myers

Tattoos often signify one's relationships, one's movement beyond her daily existence to another plane of reality, and a new awareness of a person's being-in-the-world. Tattooing presents the bearer with several experiences that are rarely matched in the world.

The Cultural Significance Of Tattoos

The Huffington Post | Amber Genuske | Posted 04.30.2012

Tattoo culture is as vast as the art itself. It's history dates back to 3,000 BC, but it has persisted as a prevalent, modern day artform. "Tattoos: P...

Who Went Home First On The 'Best Ink' Series Premiere?

Posted 03.28.2012

On the Series Premiere of "Best Ink" (Tue., 10 p.m. ET on Oxygen) the tattoo artists had to design a cover-up for an existing tattoo. As the bottom...

The Evolution of Tattoo Art

Joe Capobianco | Posted 05.26.2012

Joe Capobianco

Unlike some of my younger, more adventurous clientele of today, I didn't get my first tattoo till the age of 21. It was only two short years later that I went from human canvas to tattooist. And I can honestly say becoming a tattooist changed my life.

'NY Ink': Chris' Crew Eggs Ami's Shop

Posted 03.02.2012

The bad blood between Ami James and Chris Torres has been simmering for what feels like aeons on "NY Ink" (Thu., 9 p.m. EST on TLC), but things finall...

Getting Tattoos Around The World

Off Track Planet | Posted 04.30.2012

Off Track Planet

A hell of a lot more permanent than a hostel hookup, travel tattoos are a great reminder of your life-changing adventures abroad. OTP's pinned down wh...

Tattoo Shop Maintains Its Counter-Culture Tradition

Posted 02.01.2012

How do you maintain your artistic practice in this economy? Moon Sheen, a tattoo shop in New York's West Village neighborhood, opened four months ago ...

Getting Body Art At 50 With Tattoo Artist Ami James

Posted 12.20.2011

Tattoos post 50? Absolutely! Check out Ami James of The Love Hate Tattoo Studio as he works his magic with fashion journalist Lauren Erzersky. ...

Denver Ink: Must-See Tattoo Shops In Mile High (PHOTOS)

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 12.20.2011

Denver's got plenty of talented tattoo artists. Find them at these six tattoo parlors -- and check out our slideshow of their best work. Mantra: M...

Porn Costars Allegedly Kill Tattoo Artist

Posted 05.25.2011

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Associated Press) -- Jason Andrews was a bisexual Chicago DJ with a British accent, whose chiseled jaw and good looks landed h...

Find Your 'Everyday Creativity'

Psychology Today | Posted 11.17.2011

We all marvel at other people's artistic achievements. But most of us fail to nurture our inner innovator. Start living creatively and reap the benefi...