Review: Tattoo Nation
As you probably already know from this week’s posts, I went to see Tattoo Nation last night at its only showing in Newcastle. After hearing so much about it, I was dying to see it myself and see what the buzz was all about. Now I’ve seen it, I get it. The film is a … Read more
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
Thom DeVita: Final Tattoo Age Episode
The last Thom DeVita episode is now up on Vice’s YouTube page, and it’s probably the best ending a Tattoo Age series has ever had. This video really goes into Thom’s work more than the other ones had before, which is absolutely fantastic. I think that I’m going to have a bit of an empty … Read more
Tattoo Age: New Thom DeVita Episode
Vice: Were you know for your designs? Thom DeVita: No, I was known for $30 tattoos! The latest Thom DeVita episode by Tattoo Age (from Vice!) is now online, and once again it’s great. This week, in the penultimate episode, Vice looks at Thom’s work in New York, on the Lower East Side. Tattooing was … Read more
Thom Devita: New Tattoo Age Episode
Vice’s new Tattoo Age episode, featuring Thom DeVita, aired yesterday and once again it’s fantastic. These episodes on Thom are extremely enjoyable, and they really give an insight into his life and work in a way that was never really around before. The focus on this episode is more on Thom’s life than work, and … Read more
Tattoo Age: Thom DeVita’s Latest Video
I finally got round to watching the latest Thom DeVita video from Tattoo Age today, and I’m really glad I did. These videos on Thom are so great- just when you think Tattoo Age can’t get better, it does! This latest video focuses a lot on Thom’s Parkinson’s, which affects his everyday life and art. … Read more
Tattoo Age: Thom DeVita Now Online
The first installment of the Thom DeVita episodes for Tattoo Age are now online. See, that wasn’t too long to wait, even if it did feel like forever. This first episode is even better than you probably thought it would be, too. Here’s some info Vice sent me, in case you’re unfamiliar: Thom DeVita began … Read more
Tattoo Age is Back!
I’ve been waiting for this for ages. Finally, the second series of Tattoo Age is coming back, and will air their first episode next week.Following Valerie Vargas, Mutsuo and Thom Devita, the series will take a look at their life, their work, and everything in between. Tattoo Age is a show from Vice.com, which had … Read more
Book Review: Art For Life by Alan Govenar
This piece would have been ready for y’all last week, but I didn’t have the faintest bloody idea how to use wordpress! Now, when people hear the name “Ed Hardy”, there are usually a few different reactions, the tattoo snobs recoil in horror and utter the words “Ed Hardy is for people who have no … Read more
The Tight Stuff
Hey guys, I’m sorry for the lack of updates yesterday. I’ve been extremely busy this week. Here’s a cheeky weekend post though, and my last introduction to my new crew. This is by Rachel, who is too cool for school. -Mel Tattoos are a form of self expression right? A very permanent one. And clothes … Read more
Tattooist of the Old School.
Ha, a lot of people look at that and wonder, “What does that mean, the old school?” “What do you, are you proud to be what you are?” Ah, I’m just proud that I, ah, i was able to, in the past, carry on the oldest art in the world. And try to keep it … Read more
Total Tattoo: Out this Week!
Well, it’s that time of the month again. Total Tattoo has hurtled through my letterbox, and I absolutely love it. This month, there are some really cool things in there, and you should be looking forward to buying it. This month, the main interviews include Jondix, Kirk Alley and Juliet Preston, all of which are … Read more
Hardy’s Not Gonna Like This…
I’m a real geek sometimes, especially when it comes to what kind of new toy I can make from my iPhone. Having a look at some new apps in iTunes, I came across this new one I’d never seen before… Tattoo Times?! Like Tattoo Time? Excellent! Here, take my money, let me download this. I … Read more
Tattoosday UK’s Best Posts of 2012.
Around this time of year, everyone is expecting me to do a stupid “these are the posts I’m big headed enough to want you to read twice” post. I get it, it’s 2012 now and that’s a huge deal or something. Last year, and I believe the year before, I gave in and did what … Read more
Tales from the Old Days, with Kate Hellenbrand
Hey guys, sorry for the delays! My computer still isn’t here with me, however I’ve managed to steal the rents’ computer for a little bit so I can show you something cool. As you’ll know by now, my latest opinion column in Total Tattoo magazine is out now- awesome! Of course, if you’ve already read … Read more
