Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser Tattoo Removal Since we mentioned laser removal in the last blog, as a means to making it easier to get a good cover up result, we thought we’d take a look at the actual science behind it. In this first part, we get a little nerdy on history. In the next post, we will […]
Cover Up Tattoos
Cover Up Tattoos To cover up a tattoo means to have another one take the place of one you have but don’t like. Perhaps you are not happy with the first artist’s work, it did not come out the way you hoped it would, you had it made when you were 16 on a holiday […]
Japanese Tattooing – Part II
Japanese Tattooing – Part II We continue to dive deeper into Irezumi, the incredibly influential and distinctive style of Japanese tattooing. This post takes a closer look at the mythological iconography and themes of the style, as well as the complicated relationship to tattooing in its origin country. Iconography When you think of mythological creatures, […]
Japanese Tattooing
Japanese tattooing Japanese tattooing occupies its own revered place in ink legend. And from the stunning full-body suits to the minimalistic studios and the elegant hand-poking Tebori tools, what’s not to be in awe of. One of the true classics of the global tattoo trade, let’s take a closer look at the legacy of ink […]
Which tattoos age best?
Which tattoos age best? Getting a tattoo used to be a very permanent decision. And even though things have changed somewhat with the arrival of laser removal techniques, it is hard to imagine someone getting a tattoo with the initial idea that they are going to have it (quite painfully) removed a few years down […]
Black and Grey
Black and Grey We are pivoting back to techniques this week, taking a closer look at the beloved by many Black and Grey. This post contemplates the history of the style and looks at how the subtleties that create some incredible tattoo magic are achieved through sophisticated techniques, generating awe-inspiring depth and detail. Evolved out […]