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Tat2X Interview with Australian Tattoo Artist Jimi May
By Trip Albagdadi: Artist Jimi MayTat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jimi: I started my apprenticeship at Dee Why Tattoo about three years ago. I have been tattooing...
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Tat2X Interview with Canadian Tattoo Artist Heather McLean
Tattoo Artist Heather McLeanBy Trip Albagdadi: Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Heather: I just had my 15th anniversary! Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo...
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Who Was Sailor Jerry: A Tattoo Pioneer
By: Emma Clark “Sailor Jerry” Norman Keith CollinsWho was Sailor Jerry? Sailor Jerry, the name given to Norman Collins, the father of old school tattooing and a legend in tattooing history. He acquired...
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Tattooing Techniques From Around the World: Tools of the Trade
By Emma Clark: Tattooing TechniquesTattooing is an ancient practice that has been recorded in every culture across the world. It is today a very common sight and something that has become more and more...
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Prison Tattoos: The Jailhouse Tattoo Trends That Went Public
By: Trip Albagdadi Prison Tattoos Getting a tattoo in prison is illegal in the United States but that hasn’t stopped thousands of inmates from developing creative ways to get inked over the last fifty...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with Australian Tattoo Artist Jimi May
By Trip Albagdadi: Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jimi: I started my apprenticeship at Dee Why Tattoo about three years ago. I have been tattooing professionally for...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with Canadian Tattoo Artist Heather McLean
By Trip Albagdadi: Tat2X: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Heather: I just had my 15th anniversary! Tat2X: What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? Heather: I was in art...
View ArticleWho Was Sailor Jerry: A Tattoo Pioneer
By: Emma Clark Who was Sailor Jerry? Sailor Jerry, the name given to Norman Collins, the father of old school tattooing and a legend in tattooing history. He acquired the name ‘Jerry’ after his father...
View ArticleTattooing Techniques From Around the World: Tools of the Trade
By Emma Clark: Tattooing is an ancient practice that has been recorded in every culture across the world. It is today a very common sight and something that has become more and more socially accepted...
View ArticlePrison Tattoos: The Jailhouse Tattoo Trends That Went Public
By: Trip Albagdadi Getting a tattoo in prison is illegal in the United States but that hasn’t stopped thousands of inmates from developing creative ways to get inked over the last fifty years....
View ArticleAustralian Tattoos: The Love Affair With Tattoos Down Under
For over 40,000 years Australia was inhabited by nomadic Aboriginal tribes. Many of these Aboriginal tribes decorated their bodies with ceremonial tattoos. These tattoos conveyed information about the...
View ArticleTattoo Tourism: Getting Inked While Traveling
It is becoming increasingly popular to add to your tattoo collection whilst visiting a foreign country or as part of your travels. There are many places that have tattoo culture ... The post Tattoo...
View ArticleEmployers With No Visible Tattoo Policies
We will be combing the Internet and keeping our ears open for all of the companies with no visible or restrictive tattoo policies and posting links and information about their ... The post Employers...
View ArticleWhy is Winter the Best Time to Get a Tattoo?
Summer is the season that the majority of us tend to get tattooed. Tattoo studios see an increase in the number of customers walking through their doors and the warm ... The post Why is Winter the Best...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with London Tattoo Artist Nick Whybrow
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Nick Whybrow: I’ve been tattooing for around 12 years and I’ve been getting tattooed for around 16 years. Tat2X: ... The post Tat2X...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with Chico Tattoo Artist Jackie Rabbit
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jackie Rabbit: I started working at a studio as a shop girl in 1999 when I was 14. Tat2X: ... The post Tat2X Interview with Chico Tattoo...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with Czech Tattoo Artist Marie Kraus
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Marie Kraus: Officially 10 years, but the first time I held a tattoo machine in my hand was 15 ... The post Tat2X Interview with Czech...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Tattoos From the Sun: Sunscreen, Tape and Sleeves
By J.R. Duren – Good luck finding a definitive answer to the age-old question, “How do I protect my tattoo from the sun?” If you google the question, you’ll be ... The post How to Protect Your Tattoos...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with Seattle Tattoo Artist Jeff Cornell
Tat2x: How long have you been involved in the tattoo business? Jeff and April Cornell are co-owners of Hidden Hand Tattoo in Fremont, and are the hosts of this year’s ... The post Tat2X Interview with...
View ArticleTat2X Interview with Tattooed Model Cherry Dollface
Tat2X: How long have you been involved in modeling? Cherry Dollface: I’ve been modeling since 2005. Tat2X: What made you decide to become a model? Cherry Dollface: I started modeling ... The post Tat2X...
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