Springtime Symbolism The arrival of spring means that flowers will be blooming, the weather will be getting warmer, and tattoos will be on people's minds. This season is a popular time to get inked with floral designs, butterflies, and other symbols of the new season. If you're thinking about getting [...]
Only For Bad Girls and Boys? In the not too distant past far fewer people were inked. It was a rare sight indeed to see a Policeman or a School Headmaster with a Tattoo; no longer. One wonders what part the Movie Industry played? Back in the 60's, Marlon Brando [...]
Introducing Finger Tattoos Celebrities and everyday people alike are getting inked on their fingers. But what are the most popular finger tattoos? And why are they so popular? There's nothing more chic than a delicate finger tattoo. Whether it's a dainty flower or a minimalist symbol, [...]
The 2022 Comprehensive Guide To (Almost) Every Style Of Tattoo - Part IV For the last part of our updated tattoo style list, we take a look at another four genres all very distinct and different from each other. You will forgive us for perhaps not covering every single style out there, and if there [...]
The 2022 Comprehensive Guide To (Almost) Every Style Of Tattoo - Part III Minimalist Minimalist tattooing does not necessarily mean small, like a micro tattoo. This style is more driven by clean and simple lines, playing with the effects of negative space to bring attention to specific details of the motive. It focuses on removing as [...]
THE 2022 COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO (ALMOST) EVERY STYLE OF TATTOO - Part II Fine Line Fine lines tattoos have increased explosively in popularity over the past decade. They can be any size but are perhaps most prevalent in smaller versions. Since they can be quite delicate and easy to hide (and also relatively painless), they [...]
The 2022 Comprehensive Guide To (Almost) Every Style Of Tattoo Abstract Photo of biomechanical sleeve from Support Tattoos + Piercings at work via Wikimedia Commons Abstract tattoos are… well, abstract. In art, this is the concept of representing objects in ways the do not necessarily correspond to reality as we perceive it. Rather, [...]
What To Know About Micro Tattoos One rising trend over the past few years - and it's showing no sign of slowing down in 2022 - is that of micro tattoos. Plenty of celebrities are sporting fine line tattoos, and they are a reasonably accessible entry-point to getting inked, sometimes resembling more permanent accessories rather [...]
Tattooing Trends 2022 - Part II Welcome back to this year’s edition of crystal ball gazing as we attempt to predict what will be the most prominent tattooing trends in the year to come. In our latest blog post we looked at technologically enhanced audio wave tattoos and the rising popularity of larger scale vibrant [...]
Tattooing Trends of 2022 - Part I It’s that time of the year again. Christmas parties have been held (with varying degrees of mortification the next day), gifts have been wrapped (more or less successfully), stockings have been hung, trees have been decorated (or you escaped it all to recently reopened warmer climes after planning [...]
