Linework tattoos, characterized by their clean, continuous lines, have surged in popularity. They are more than just ink on the skin; they’re a form of personal expression, blending artistry with symbolism. Linework can be beautifully combined with other tattoo styles like dotwork or watercolor for a unique effect. Linework Tattoo Ideas Relying on clean lines…
You will hardly find anyone who doesn’t like Rabbit tattoos. This cute little mammal with its long ears perked up is always on the hunt for food. Rabbit tattoos have been part of body art across many cultures and nations for centuries. While most people like the old-school traditional designs, there is also a surge…
Tattoo artist Anton Martiushev (@the_marra_) is based in Los Angeles, California, and specialises in black and grey realism with a dark, cinematic mood. He’s drawn to images with mystery and tension – faces that look right at you, mystical elements and masks. We chatted to him as he travels across the United States for guest…
With their rich cultural history and diverse range of symbols, Indian tattoos are popular with people all over the world. Tribal tattoos have been around for thousands of years. These were created by various tribes as part of their spiritual beliefs, but they’ve since become popular among people who want unique and meaningful tattoos. The…
Milan, and the entire tattoo world, mourns the loss of one of its most unique and brilliant voices. Yesterday, in his beloved Brera, in the heart of Milan, Gian Maurizio Fercioni passed away: artist, tattoo master, set designer, costume designer, and charismatic figure who quietly yet indelibly shaped over fifty years of Italian visual culture.…
Anyone with a social media account is likely aware of the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling. For those fortunate enough to be unfamiliar, Rowling has expressed incredibly prejudiced views, particularly towards the trans community. These controversies first surfaced on X in 2017, and since then, even more have unfolded. Given how many LGBTQIA+ individuals are fans…
Tattoo artist Ivan Baiun (aka BayunTattoos) has a distinctive two-colour style – he’s always been drawn to contrast, he tells us. And, as he has just announced his upcoming residency at Sashatattooing’s tattoo studios in Los Angeles and San Francisco, we decided to have a chat with him to discover more about his tattoo journey so far… What…
Before Mustafa Corbaci ever picked up a machine, he learned to shape form in silence. Time spent in sculpture studios and at graphic design tables taught him to see the body not as a flat surface but as a landscape with curves, tension, and movement. So when he began tattooing friends in his neighborhood in…
Italian tattoo artist Anita Rossi (@anitarossitattoo) knew she’d found something special the first time she put ink into skin – getting over her fear of needles in the process! She creates exquisite abstract fine-line tattoos from Namaste Tattoo Studio in Turin, and also travels a lot doing guest spots across Europe and the US. Here,…
Tattoo artist Kseniia Oliinyk (@storm_tattooart) believes that tattoos can be integral to healing both physical and emotional wounds. She used to be a nurse in Ukraine, and now she is tattooing in San Francisco in the USA where she covers scars and heals souls… What drew you to the tattoo world? The freedom of expression.…
