White Ink
White Ink Over recent years there has been a surge in tattooing with white ink and we have continuously been getting more and more requests about these tattoos and whether this is something we are able to do. The low down: the reality is that this is down to our artists and their discretion, however, […]
90s Tribal vs. Neo-tribal Tattoos
90s Tribal vs. Neo-Tribal Tattoos When people hear the words ‘tribal tattoos’ today, their first thought is usually of the black sort of sharp and pointy mid-to-late 90s style of, among others, Wesley Snipes’ vampire superhero Blade. And also seen around Mike Tyson’s left eye, for that matter. Although they could be quite impressive when […]
Spiritual Symbols in Tattooing Part II – Chakras
Spiritual Symbols in Tattooing Part II – Chakras With the proliferation of the practice of yoga and its philosophy, it is becoming increasingly common to see people inked with representations of what is known as “chakras,” or energetic wheels. To simplify, one can say that according to yogic anatomy, there are seven major chakras in […]
Traditional Tattooing Techniques from Around the World
Traditional Techniques from Around the World Tebori Tattoo — Japan The Japanese traditional version of stick-and-poke consists of using a wooden or metal stick knowns as a ‘nomi’. It has a set of needles — sometimes up to 15! — attached with silk thread to its tip. The artist would have several sets of sticks […]
Neo Traditional Tattooing
Neo Traditional Tattooing The Neo Traditional tattoo style evolved from the Old School, or the American Traditional (hence the ‘Neo’), tattoo. The style is recognised by a wider array of bright colours that can often have a velvety feel or golden tint to them. They often draw inspiration from Japanese Ukiyo-e prints and the style […]
Dotwork Tattooing
Dotwork Tattooing Recent years have seen a revival in the tattoo style known as dotwork, particularly as it has begun to become blended with other styles, complimenting each other. It is a tattooing technique where the artist creates a design with a multitude of dots, rather than full lines or fill. It can be incredibly […]