Frith Street’s Summer Guests!
Frith Street in London is playing host to some of the coolest tattooers across the world this summer. The shop, which is always so well known for outstanding performance, will be really busy over the next few months, with so many guests, and if you know anything you’ll want in on these. Below is a … Read more
Ian Parkin: Globetrotter!
I remember when I first met Ian Parkin around five years ago, and he never did guest spots or tattoo conventions. Now, he has them coming out of his ears! For a guy who’s very highly in demand right now (booked up until June at Inkslingers!), the guest spots he’s doing are probably a relief … Read more
Filler: Ian Parkin will be doing a guest spot in Scotland for one day only at the start of next month. On the 4th of February, he’ll be at Edward Staple’s Den of Iniquity, doing gypsy heads for 150GPB each. He’ll only be there for a day, so if you’re around, make sure you pop in and get yourself a gypsy head from this fantastic tattooer! Click here for more information.
Not Long Now: The Brighton Convention!
The Brighton Tattoo convention is just around the corner, and there are some fantastic things happening this year! The convention, which is now taking place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel, looks even bigger and better than it has ever been, and will be a fantastic weekend. First off, the artist list is fantastic. There … Read more
Guest Spot News: Rat, German Canalla, and Eli Falconette
(Header image by Rat) Hi guys, just a bit of news on some upcoming guest spots happening very soon! Firstly, our friend Rat will be guesting at Rawhide tattoo shop, in Bulkington, from the 28th of January. This is Rat’s first guest spot without a tattoo machine- this is all hand done stuff, this time … Read more
Modern Body Art’s Fundraiser- Get Tattooed and Win Artwork!
I saw another cool fundraiser this week while I was surfin’. Rachel Baldwin, at Modern Body Art, is currently holding a really great fundraiser for Cancer Research UK. Much like Thomas Morgan’s fundraiser for Laura Schiffmacher which I told you guys about yesterday, this fundraiser will see loads of tattooers doing their thing for charity, though … Read more
F*ck Cancer! Fundraiser Next Month
After Louise Schiffmacher first spoke in public on the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum blog about having cancer, even people who have never met her were pretty shocked. With everything that’s happening surrounding the ATM, this seems like the last thing the Schiffmacher clan needs. Thankfully, when there’s a king and queen of tattooing, there are many … Read more
Guest Spots: Rat
If you read this blog regularly, you may remember Rat- the guy who had the shortest retirement from tattooing ever. Well, Rat’s on the move at the moment, so I thought I’d keep you guys up to date! As of tomorrow, Rat will be in Wrexham in Wales, tattooing at DexterityInk Tattoo Studio. His guest … Read more
Machine-free tattooing 101 with Boff Konkerz
Hand-poked or machine-free tattooing is an ancient practice, which can be used to create incredibly intricate and delicate designs on the skin. The process is much more serene and peaceful than getting tattooed by a noisy, buzzing machine, and for some people, it can be a more spiritual experience. Boff Konkerz is a nomadic tattoo … Read more
Frith Street: Chad Koeplinger Guest Spot!!!!!!!!!
Hi, guys and girls. I’ve been a bit manic recently with uni so haven’t had much chance to post anything up here, just checking in to let you know of one of the best guest spots of next year so far! Frith Street recently tweeted that the one and only Chad Koeplinger will be doing … Read more
Chris O’Donnell’s Big Move
I’ve had an eye on the news today, and I have to admit Hurricane Sandy looks scary! I hope that everyone over on the east coast stays safe, and that it isn’t too horrible for everyone. Hopefully I have some news which may cheer a few of you up. Chris O’Donnell has announced that he’ll … Read more
Quickfire Q&A with Khan
Khan is one of the most interesting artists around at the moment, in my opinion, and he is also a super nice guy. He is a tattooist from South Korea who gave up his own shop to hit the road, doing guest spots and working conventions around the world. He specialises in neo-fantasy and realism, … Read more
Conspiracy Inc is Moving to Berlin!
I hear about tattooers moving to other countries all the time (just see Friday’s post!), but a whole shop?! That doesn’t happen often. I’d been hearing rumors about this for a week or so, so when Amalie happily confirmed this was happening before telling everyone on the blog, I was actually a little excited about … Read more
Dave Simpson: In Australia Next Week!
I’m sorry if this ends up being a short post- I’m nursing one hell of a cold right now! I have some news that I’m both happy and a little sad about. My buddy Dave Simpson is leaving Newcastle next week, to go to Australia for a year. Dave has been a tattooer in a … Read more
Myke Chambers’ Road Trip: Now on Video
Myke Chambers is a tattooer whose work I have always really liked, although I have to admit in the last year or so I’ve been keeping a really close eye on his work. It’s awesome! Myke has always been pretty on the ball when it comes to social media as well, which is great for … Read more
