Flash Your Tattoo

I wrote about this poor excuse for a father back in April. It was a case where the father and his tattoo artist friend tattooed the guy’s seven year old son.  Just because the kid whined about wanting a tattoo.  On top of that – they give him a gang tattoo – the same gang they belong to. This was wrong on many levels.

Fortunately, the ex-wife eventually spied it on the kid’s hip and called the cops.  The trial ended recently and the father and the artist were given a prison sentence.  A dermatologist is removing that tattoo. (continue reading…)

TATTOOED TV – WEBISODE #5 from tattooedtv on Vimeo.

With the huge success of YouTube like videos, we are now seeing other ways video is now becoming a prominent tool in our entertainment and other aspects of our lives. So it’s no surprise we can now get instant gratification and access to a web site that offers webisodes of tattoo reality TV. (continue reading…)

Papa Heller is not a new comer to tattoos but he is not very well known in the United States.  He hails from the Czech Republic but has been a tattoo artist practicing his trade in New Zealand for over ten years now. He’s also lived in the UK and has traveled to Australia and the Middle East. There was an extensive and thorough interview with him in my latest issue of International Tattoo Art.   He studied under an American who owned a shop in Prague.  He says he’s been shooting for more realism and says he’s relying more on references to help with achieving this.  He’s also been trying to incorporate more color into his work. (continue reading…)

You may not recognize the name but you are likely to recognize Ryan Hadley’s tattoo portraits which are often featured in tattoo magazines.  In doing research on Ryan I discovered that he almost gave up on tattooing at one point.  He started out self taught, working on friends that were willing to spare some skin.  He said he was discouraged with his results and put down his tattoo machine for a couple of years with the intention of giving up.  That would have been an awful waste of talent.  Fortunately, he decided to give it another try, this time working in a real studio.  He now is known for his portrait work, which is normally the toughest area to conquer.  (continue reading…)

Well talk about feeling foolish.  Talk about feeling like I’m losing it. I’ve never done a post about Brandon Bond. I’ve read about him. Respected his work.  Admired his work.  I’ve added his bio to my other sites , Best Tattoo Sites and Best Tattoo Artists, – but never a post in 2 years. Brandon Bond is without doubt, one of the best tattoo artists you will find in the industry. He also works out of All or Nothing Tattoo. He has made a name for himself not only for his exceptional tattoo work, but his dedication and work involving pit bull rescues. He believes not only in rescuing this mistreated and misunderstood breed, he’s also involved with rehabilitating them so they can eventually be placed in a loving home. (continue reading…)

Jace Masula is still in the early years of his tattoo career.  His professional life began as a software developer and graphic designer. He eventually got the calling to express his artistic and creative side by learning how to tattoo.  He semi-forced his way into an apprenticeship and finished in eight months but his tattoo journey now began at the age of 31!  (continue reading…)