Tattoo Artist Spotlights
Interviews, features, and portfolios of the world's most talented tattoo artists.
From Ohio State Student to Comics Sensation Jeff Smith's Artistic Journey
Jeff Smith's path to becoming a renowned cartoonist and the creative genius behind the "BONE" comic book series is an inspiring tale of following one's passion against the odds. In the realm of art and comics, where the road to success...
Azra Tattoos, Where Art Meets Luxury in the Heart of Affton
Azra Selimovic is making her mark as a trailblazer in the vibrant tattoo art world. With five years of experience in local tattoo shops, she's embarked on a jou ey to transform the industry by opening her luxury parlor in Affton. Azra...
The Art of Motherhood Through Tattoo Artists' Eyes
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Mothers are always seen as homemakers. The mother is the one who takes care of her children and maintains the house.nMothers have shown that, in today's world, they can stay at home and do what they love while still being goo...
Female Tattoo Artists Creating Inclusive Spaces for Clients
Tattoos are not just pretty pictures and ink. Tattoos are more than just ink and cute graphics. They tell stories, involve intimacy, and often cause physical and emotional pain. Getting a tattoo traditionally involves selecting a photo and biting fo...
Tattoo artist shares the design they secretly hate doing the most
TATTOO artist and mum-of-two Alice Nicholls is covered head to toe in tattoos and has spent 15 years making art on other people’s bodies.nnThe Essex-based mum, 39, owns her tattoo studio and claims she’s judged by other parents for her heavily inke...
Tattoo Artists Answer Popular Questions About Tattoos, Mistakes + More
If you're looking for a way to make your life easier, getting your first tattoo If you are considering a career in art, these facts may be of interest to you.nnInsider interviewed professional tattoo artists to lea more about inking and their th...
Luminary Ink stays in the family, becomes The Studio Collective
Luminary Ink, a Kingman Street tattoo parlor and body piercing shop, is under new ownership.nThe shop has officially been transferred from mother to daughter. Former owner Sara King sold the business to her daughter and resident body piercer Kristi...
‘My parents weren’t impressed at first, but now I do my mum’: meet some of the world’s best tattoo artists
Grace Neutral, LondonnThe Instagram revolution has changed tattooing. There was an old white man biker mentality when I started out – they were the gatekeepers. There was sexism, racism and an old boys’ club. Apprenticeships in these shops were the...
A chat with CT tattoo artist Dee Whitcomb of Norwich shop Wyld Chyld
Among the first things you notice when you enter Wyld Chyld Tattoo in Norwich are the constant humming of tattoo pens and cheerful banter of three tattoo artists and their clients.nnOne of the three tattoo artists, Dee Whitcomb, has been tattooing...
Meet the Tattoo Artists Who Champion Body Positivity
Since thousands of years, tattoos allow us to see the body as our canvas. They can be used as an ado ment, or as camouflage. Someone’s tattoos can speak volumes about their experience, just as they can reveal so much about the artists who made th...
‘My parents weren’t impressed at first, but now I do my mum’: meet the world’s best tattoo artists
Grace Neutral LondonnInsta has revolutionized tattooing. There was an old white man biker mentality when I started out – they were the gatekeepers. There was sexism, racism and an old boys’ club. Apprenticeships in the shops were the only way to ma...