Over the last few years there have been numerous studies looking at tattoos and their effect on the immune system. And for all you fellow tattoo collectors… Read more “Boost Your Immune System With Tattoos”
Category: blackwork tattoo
Peaky Blinders Tattoos:
Peaky Blinders is the incredibly popular British tv show following a gang called “The Peaky Blinders” in mainly Birmingham, immediately following the First World War. Every episode… Read more “Peaky Blinders Tattoos:”
Artist of the Month: Max Rathbone
Max Rathbone is the owner of Second City Tattoo Club in Birmingham UK. Max has his own style, mixing Japanese and other Asian motifs with Neo-traditional colours… Read more “Artist of the Month: Max Rathbone”
Ghost Tattoos:
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:”
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”
