Who doesn’t love a good ghost story this time of year? People have always had a fascination with death and dying, and with that fascination comes story… Read more “Ghost Tattoos:”
Category: blackwork tattoo
Hand of Glory Tattoos:
The Hand of Glory was a particularly grotesque tool used by criminals, particularly thieves, to aid in robberies. The legend dates back to the 15th century, and… Read more “Hand of Glory Tattoos:”
Tattoo Artist Couple: 1
Couples who tattoo together stay together! Osang and Sojung are a South Korean couple who tattoo at Hysteric Garden, Seoul, and also do guest spots around the… Read more “Tattoo Artist Couple: 1”
Getting Tattooed in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is probably the most interesting city I’ve ever been to. It’s by far the most multicultural, and it’s full of rich and interesting history. Hong… Read more “Getting Tattooed in Hong Kong”
Plague Doctor Tattoos:
Plague doctors are commonly associated with the 14th Century epidemic, though there is no historical evidence to suggest that the grotesque healers had yet come into play.… Read more “Plague Doctor Tattoos:”
Tattoo History: Lyle Tuttle
Lyle Tuttle was known as the father of modern tattooing, working in the industry from the late 1940’s until his death ( March 2019). He got his… Read more “Tattoo History: Lyle Tuttle”
Artist of the Month: Übler Friedrich
übler Friedrich is a Neo-traditional tattoo artist who works in Berlin, Giessen, and Vienna. He works mainly in colour, but also does brilliant blackwork and fantastic black… Read more “Artist of the Month: Übler Friedrich”
Krampus Christmas Tattoos:
You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry… Krampus is coming and he’s much less forgiving than jolly old St. Nicholas. Krampus is the demonic, German counterpart… Read more “Krampus Christmas Tattoos:”
Getting a Tattoo in China:
So you’re travelling to China, or maybe living there short term like myself, and you want to get a tattoo. This might be a more different experience… Read more “Getting a Tattoo in China:”
