GAYRVA, and the Transformation of a Tattoo Artist
Now, here’s something you don’t see every day. While we’re still getting to grips with the diversity around tattooing in the past few decades, not many people are really talking about those who are transgender. It isn’t really a tollerance thing; we just don’t normally see or notice it. However, there are still those out … 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
Paul Booth: Looking for a New Tattooer
Here is something which may excite a few of you tattooers. The legendary Paul Booth posted up an ad yesterday which says he is looking for a new tattooer to join his crew at Last Rites Tattoo Theatre in New York. The chance to work with Paul is something I know many people dream of, … Read more
New Prints from Electric Pick!
Electric Pick is awesome, let’s face it. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been wanting some work from him for what feels like forever. Nick has always had work available in prints for those of us who still haven’t had the chance to be tattooed by him, and now he has another really amazing print … Read more
A Wild Morag Appears
Last week I was contacted by a cool tattooer called Morag Sangster, who has a blog she wanted to share. She wanted to show me just one page from it. and to be honest, I have no idea why- the whole blog is really cool! I’m a fan of really personal blogs, and hearing about … Read more
Book Review: The Black Seas of Infinity
I told you guys before Christmas that Dan Henk has a book now called The Black Seas of Infinity. Well, I managed to read it on my time off… and at work… and on the bus. Basically, this book has been everywhere with me, as with most books I read. In all honesty, I couldn’t … Read more
How Not to do a Guest Spot.
Regular readers will know by now that tattooer Alan Aldred is an all round awesome guy. He was just up here in Newcastle last week doing a guest spot at Inkslingers, where he gave me the wonderful tattoos you can see below this post. While he was here, he tried to keep a day to … Read more
Buy This Book: The Black Seas of Infinity
Really, I could just say here, “The Black Seas of Infinity is a book by tattooer Dan Henk, and you should buy it”, and my job would be done, because Dan Henk excells in pretty much everything he does. However, for the sake of pretending I’m not as lazy as I am, I will continue. … Read more
The Last Pinky Yun Interview?
As many of you probably know, the legendary Pinky Yun sadly passed away last year in December. This was a great loss to tattooing, especially at a time where many people think “fame” equals talent, as he was such a great example of what a real master of the art is. Before he died, … Read more
