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Should You Get Blackwork Tattoos?

Should You Get Blackwork Tattoos? What to Know Before Committing Blackwork tattoos have been showing up everywhere lately: on your feed, in our studio, and on some of the most eye-catching sleeves out there. And [...]

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Tattoo Convention Survival Guide

Tattoo Convention Survival Guide: What to Bring, Expect, and Look For Alt text: Black and white photo of a tattoo artist working on a clientโ€™s thigh at a busy tattoo convention, surrounded by other artists [...]

  • Black and grey forearm tattoo combining geometric, illustrative, and fine-line styles with birds, a bonsai tree, and dotwork elements

Mixing Tattoo Styles: How to Do It Right

Mixing Tattoo Styles: A Guide to Creating Cohesive Chaos Ever scroll through tattoo photos and realize your favorite pieces all look completely different? Oneโ€™s clean and minimal, anotherโ€™s full of bold color, and the next [...]

  • Black and grey ornamental mandala tattoo placed on the shoulder cap.

Tattoo Placement Guide: How to Choose the Best Spot

Tattoo Placement 101: Finding the Right Spot for Your Ink So, youโ€™ve finally decided to get that tattoo youโ€™ve been dreaming about. Maybe itโ€™s your first, maybe youโ€™re adding to an already impressive collection. Either [...]

  • Black and grey tattoo on the lower leg featuring a jaguar, with an artist wiping the fresh tattoo.

Tattoo Touch-Ups: When Should You Get One?

Tattoo Touch-Ups: A Guide to Keeping Your Ink Looking Fresh Tattoos are permanent. That's the whole point. But permanent doesn't always mean untouchable. Skin changes, sun exposure, and even the way your body heals can [...]