Flash Your Tattoo

Damien Rodriguez is a young tattoo artist hailing from Philly but currently working in New York City at Superstition Tattoo. Most of Damien’s earlier artwork was related to graffiti but he says tattoos were always in the background.  He attended multiple shows even before he was old enough to get a tattoo.  Even then the art was calling out to him.By the time he was only 17 he had decided being a tattoo artist was for him.  (continue reading…)

I stumbled upon this female tattoo artist via a small example in a tattoo magazine.  But that was enough for me to look for her work in ernest. Traci Hancock started her career in graphic design and that soon developed into the tattoo trade.  She started out doing tattoo parties  in Virginia, West Virginia, D.C., PA and New York.  (continue reading…)

I thought this was a great choice for a miniature ear tattoo.  Using the shape of the ear to enhance the shape of the skull. Very detailed. I also like the shading that was added to accent the concave of the ear itself. Previously, I had only seen feminine ear tats – flowers, tribal stuff. (continue reading…)

Anil Gupta is one of the best tattoo artists in the U.S., known for his miniature fine art reproductions. Look at the detail in this Mona Lisa tattoo. Hard to believe. This may not be a style that most people will be interested in. Many folks want to show off their body art. But then again, you could fit one of these babies in many different body parts and crevices! -Visit his site to see more example of Anil’s talent. (continue reading…)

Joy Rumore is a young talented artist that at the very young age of 28 opened her own shop – Twelve 28 Tattoo, named after her birthday. I read an interview by her and it was surprising to hear about the issues a female tattoo artist runs into from male as well as female artists. (continue reading…)

If you like horror and have read King’s books, you’ll enjoy this tattoo even more but the composition with the bright color framing the gunslinger is such a creative shoulder piece, anyone can appreciate it. (continue reading…)