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
UK Top Tattoo Artists: Removed?!
I won’t lie; I hate Facebook. Any of you guys who follow us on our Facebook page can probably tell, because I always avoid updating it (sorry about that). However, it has its uses, and one of those uses was always wasting a few minutes having a look at the UK Top Tattoo Artists page … Read more
UK Top Tatto Artist Sketchbook: Number Two Almost Here!
[header image by Jamie Greaves] The second installment of the UK Top Tattoo Artists Sketchbook is due to come out really soon, and it’s looking really awesome. This sketchbook, which will be in aid of the Jo and Mya Foundation, has already announced some really talented tattooers as part of the book, and it’s shaping … Read more
Book Alert: ElevenFourteen and The Great Unknown
Two really cool new books are coming out really soon, and you simply must keep an eye on them. I’ve seen some work from both, and they look really unbelievable! The first, ElevenFourteen, is a flash book containing work from some amazing tattooers. The guys at King’s Avenue, Inksmith & Rogers, Black Heart, Frith Street, … Read more
2012′s Most Popular Posts
Well, we had a bit of a mad year last year. Today I thought it would be a cool idea to take a look through some of those posts that you guys loved the most and may want to re-visit. In all honesty, I was kind of surprised at some of the results. Perhaps you … Read more
A Tattoosday UK Tattoo?
So, the Teesside show was really awesome yesterday. It was great to see so many people having so much fun, and it was great to see some new and old faces! Smaller shows can be a little hit-and-miss, but this one was absolutely fantastic! I can’t really put too much about the show here, because … Read more
With The Light Of Truth.
I must say I love a good flash book, and when I first saw the Spider Murphy Flashbook, I thought it might just be the best book I would ever see. It turns out I was wrong. I recently got the chance too look through a new book called “With The Light Of Truth”, published … Read more
Coming Soon: Ian Parkin’s Sketchbooks
If you’re surprised this hasn’t happened sooner, I don’t think you’ll be alone. Ian Parkin, of Inkslingers Tattoo in Newcastle, has teamed up with Gentleman’s Tattoo Flash to put out his first published sketchbooks. The first book will go on sale in a couple of weeks, with the second one following a fortnight later. If … Read more
COLIN JONES SKETCHBOOKS!
Stained Class tattoo extraordinaire Colin Jones has not one, but TWO amazing new sketchbooks on sale. Colin is a really fantastic tattooer, so this is something we would all encourage you to take a look at. The two sketchbooks are worlds apart, one in Neo-Traditional style in the other of arguably Colin’s best Japanese work. … Read more
Total Tattoo, TAM and Dimitri HK on your Phone!
Those of you who read this blog know I’m a little bit obsessed with using my phone. What can I say, I use the bus a lot! Nothing makes those long bus journeys fly by like some great music and apps to occupy myself with. Today, I’ve found three more really great tattoo apps for … Read more
UK Top Tattoo Artists: The Charity Sketchbook
Chris Leonard Hall is a man on a mission at the moment. After starting a Facebook group for top tattooers in the UK, he’s now set his sights on a charity sketchbook, which will give money to the Dove House Hospice. It’s already shaping up to be a really great sketchbook, which is evident with … Read more
For Your Bookshelves: Matt Lodder and Smith St. books!
I love books. Books are great. If there’s one piece of advice I could give you all, it’s to never read a book that you wouldn’t be embarrassed dying in the middle of reading. Thankfully, I have some suggestions on some news ones you can buy (or will be able to buy in the future!) … Read more
Eckel and Ryan Mason: More Opportunities for Appointments.
Sometimes, it’s just hard to book in with the tattooers you really love. You might live far away, or they could be really booked up for a while, so you don’t want to miss any opportunities. Thankfully, I’m fucking lovely to you and tell you about this sort of thing while I seep jealousy … Read more
Incredible Artwork by Irina Vinnik
While looking at some of the best tattoo artists’ work is something I love to do every day, sometimes it’s great to show you guys something done on paper or canvas. After all, this is where the best tattoo artists start off! Today I came across some artwork by a Russian artist called Irina Vinnik, … Read more
