The PicoSure Laser: Better, Faster, Stronger.
Anyone who follows what I write knows that I’ve made my own views on laser surgery pretty clear. However, I’ll still always applaud those who choose to undergo the treatments and remove a tattoo. Everyone I know who’s done it has some awful tales of pain and discomfort, though, and I think that puts many … Read more
Just a short note here to say thank you for your continued patience over the last few weeks. As you probably noticed, last week was particularly hard to update the site- yet, you guys kept visiting and sent messages of support to our Facebook page. This means a lot, thank you very much.
Inkslingers Newcastle: Turnin’ It To 11.
There have been a billion changes at Inkslingers, and I haven’t even told you guys about it. Sorry about that. While the lovely Hayley Parkin is now on her maternity leave, Ian Parkin and Lauren Stephens haven’t been left high and dry, as they have two new tattooers in the shop! Gav Lyons is now … Read more
Total Tattoo’s June Issue: Out Now!
Hey guys; thanks very much for your patience after last week and all your support. I’m back with a vengeance and ready to let you guys know that the new issue of Total Tattoo is now out. As always, this looks like another fantastic issue. The tattoo artists featured in this month’s issue include Dane … Read more
Thank you for your patience.
Hi guys, Just a quick note to say that, due to personal circumstances, this blog probably won’t be updated any time this week. I’d like to thank you guys for your patience, and all of those within our great “tattoo community” for their support. It means a lot. Mel Noir
Tattoo Nation: Finally Released in the UK!
This week, the new film about tattooing called Tattoo Nation is coming out! I’m so excited! The film, which features some of tattooing’s legends such as Ed Hardy, Kate Hellenbrand, and Jack Rudy, tells a great tale of tattooing from their eyes. It’s kind of a big deal, this one. Here’s a trailer: Now, you’ve … Read more
Blacklist Fundraiser Next Month!
Hot on the heels of Inkredible Kreations’ bully fundraiser, another shop on the other side of the Atlantic is doing a similar one! Blacklist Tattoo in Portland will be doing their own fundraiser, for bulldogs, frenchies, and pitbulls! We’re really feeling the love for our four legged friends at the moment. On May 25th, the … Read more
Shanghai Kate’s New Digs
Another quick post from me today; just letting you guys know that Kate Hellenbrand, or Shanghai Kate as you may know her, has finished working on her studio, and it will soon be open. She’s moved to Austin, Texas, to open her shop, and has very simply named the shop ‘Shanghai Kate’s Tattoos’. She doesn’t … Read more
Vine: A Solution For Dodgy Tattoo Photos?
You know how hard it can be sometimes to take a photograph of a tattoo, right? Yeah, a tattoo is kind of two- dimensional, but then when you take into account the fact it’s on a living breathing person it looks more three-dimensional, and it just pisses people off when we’re taking photos! Well, there … Read more
Top Tattoo Artists Sketchbook 2: Progress!
Hi guys, I’m back and my computer is working again! :) Thanks for your patience. After last month’s dramatics surrounding the UK Top Tattoo Artists Facebook page, I’m happy to let you know that the second charity sketchbook is going ahead. The Facebook page is back up now, and will be raising lots of money … Read more
Furious!
Oh crap, my computer looks like it’s about to explode. There may be a few delays this week in posts while I fix this; my apologies. Mel Noir
Buenos Aires Classic Tattoo: Coming Soon
German Canalla is opening a new shop very soon, and I can’t wait. While everything is still in the works, I can’t help but tell you guys about it already. The new shop will be in Buenos Aires, in Argentina, and will be called ‘Buenos Aires Classic Tattoo’. The shop will be exactly as it … Read more
The Tattooed Poets Project 2013
Most of you guys will already know that Tattoosday UK is, in fact, a spin-off blog to Bill Cohen’s Tattoosday. While our blog have both grown into their own styles and are very different to each other now, I love how Bill continues to bring out his Tattooed Poets project every year. This year, I’ve … Read more
Justice Served
Only death will take me from this stuff. – Henk Schiffmacher This week, Henk Schiffmacher, founder of the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum, finally reclaimed his collection! Thank god! If you’ve been following this, he lost the museum and its collection in November, which we covered here. After countless hours campaigning, joining forces and fighting for the … Read more
Total Tattoo Out Now
I think it’s at a point now where when it’s the first Thursday of the month, you already know what today’s post will be about. Regardless, I can’t help but share how great the new issue of Total Tattoo is, and that it’s out now! This month has some really amazing features and interviews in … Read more
