How to Design a Tattoo Sleeve the Right Way Designing a tattoo sleeve is a big move — and a meaningful one. Whether you're ready to bring a full-arm concept to life or still collecting ideas, one thing’s sure: A great [...]
Micro-Realism Tattoos: What to Know About These Tiny Masterpieces It takes serious guts — and even more skill — to tattoo something the size of a quarter with the detail of a full-blown portrait. That's the brilliance behind micro-realism tattoos, a [...]
Why Is Color Theory in Tattooing so Important? Design matters. Placement too. But if you're not thinking about color, you're missing half the equation. Color (yes, we're including black and grey) is what gives tattoos their energy, depth, and longevity. It [...]
The Ink Runs Deep: A Brief History of Tattoos in New York City New York City has always worn its culture on its sleeve — literally. From the early days of underground artists in the Bowery to the rise of world-famous [...]
Olympians are known for their incredible athletic prowess, dedication, and the remarkable stories of perseverance and triumph they bring to the world stage. Many of these athletes also carry their personal narratives on their skin in the form of tattoos. Here’s [...]
MEET YOUR ARTIST PONY LAWSON How did you first become interested in tattooing? It all started when I was 12 years old. My dad had a couple of tattoo catalogs with flash designs for sale in the back. For a young [...]
