There are two general categories of tattoos: black ink and colored. Some people like to mix it up when it comes to their artwork, while others like to stick to one type of ink. For anyone who's a fan ...

Tattoo artist Jonny Hall is pioneering ultraviolet realism tattoos that reveal hidden imagery under blacklight while maintaining complete, detailed designs in daylight. His work integrates UV pigments ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In a world where art forms evolve with every blink, the tattoo industry has witnessed a ground-breaking revolution of its own – the ...

Tattoos are one of the most personal forms of body modification that you can get. Everything from the design to the type of ink used can be highly customized to fit your personal preferences. If ...

On Tuesday, Mark Bertram walked into Eric Catalano’s tattoo shop in Hecker, Illinois, with a uncommon request: fingernail tattoos. Eleven minutes later, Catalano finished his work. There, on the ...

Victoria Lee is a talented artist known for her realistic tattoos. Based in Beijing, she has built an online following by sharing her lifelike designs. Her tattoos often feature realistic-looking ...

AKRON, Ohio – If it’s been a while since you’ve visited Akron’s Northside Marketplace, you might not recognize the space. Over the last seven months, about 100 new artisans and unique vendors have ...

A popular style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East LA's Chicano culture. It moved from California prisons in the 1970s to high-end tattoo shops worldwide. If you or ...

If the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve and you find yourself in the mood for change, then don’t be surprised if you catch yourself eyeballing the many chic tattoo trends of 2023. With so many ...

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