This is Not Tattooing.
This post is not about tattooing. Not even in the slightest. I won’t do it again, promise. Lately, I’ve been hearing far too much crap around which people around tattooing don’t get along. It’s mainly writers, editors, and a few select tattooers. I’ve written about it as little as I could here, but it doesn’t … Read more
All This Convention Stuff.
Everyone I know has been going mental about this. A new tattoo convention (if you’d like to call it that!) in London has always sounded like a shit idea, and as soon as I heard it’s a tattoo/fashion show, I didn’t think it was real and laughed my little geordie head off. Well, it is, … Read more
Darlington Studio Burgled. UPDATE: A happy ending!
I really hate it when this sort of thing happens. A studio in Darlington, England called Skin Deep has been burgled this week. Loads of equipment and machines have gone, so I’m guessing the lads there can’t even go back to work until they have some new ones, which makes things even worse. This is … Read more
I drive a Rolls Royce ‘Cos it’s Good For my Voice
I know, I hear you already: “Mel, why the Hell is the title for this post a line from T-Rex’s ‘Children of the Revolution?”. The simple answer is that it’s now stuck in my head from today’s news. Following our news about Neil Dallywater and Alex Guest’s new magazine a while ago, here’s an update. … Read more
Awesome new Tattoo Magazine- COMING SOON
Time for you to get excited. Remember a short while ago, I told you guys that Alex Guest and Neil Dalleywater had quit Jazz Publishing for good? Of course you do. Well, I told you that there was something new in the works, and that I’d let you all know as soon as possible. Well, … Read more
Tattoo Jam: What Really Happened.
Last weekend’s Tattoo Jam convention has really stirred up a lot of talk. Some people liked it, many hated it. There were rumours and criticisms aplenty, to the point where I myself stopped listening to them for want of a peaceful weekend! To put you out of your misery, here is a guest post from … Read more
Onwards and Upwards!
Right guys, back to work! The other day it was announced that Neil Dallywater and Alex Guest, editors of Skin Deep and Tattoo Master, have handed in their notice at Jazz publishing. Due to ethical conflicts between many tattoo artists and the publisher, the lads have decided to stand shoulder to shoulder with those who … Read more
The Tattoo Bible: Review and Interview with Alex Guest!
As you may be aware, The Tattoo Bible, by Alex Guest, was released to the general public today. The book, which is from the makers of Skin Deep magazine, does exactly what it says on the tin: inside is everything you need to know about getting a tattoo, going to a convention and brushing up … Read more
Ian Parkin in Skin Deep Magazine!
Friend of Tattoosday UK Ian Parkin is in Skin Deep this month, with a sheet of beautiful artwork! The sheet is part of the issue’s Black and Grey Flash Suppliment, which features some fantastic work from tattoo artists all over the world. It’s a fantastic supplement, and we’re super excited to see a good friend … Read more
Google Copycats: This Industry’s Biggest Thieves
Once again, someone’s stolen from our friends at Inkslingers, Newcastle. Without going into details, this isn’t the first time this has happened, not at all. Every day, someone new goes to a tattoo artist, or even a scratcher, and shows them someone else’s tattoo to copy. Why would anyone want someone else’s tattoo on their … Read more
