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The Art of Being a Mother and a Tattooist: A Chat with Julia Carlson

Dan Lorenzo

Dan Lorenzo chats with award-winning tattoo artist, Julia Carlson, about her strengths in artistry and motherhood.

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Building a Sustainable Tattoo Shop

Amber

Every industry has a role to play in the effort to go green; the tattoo and piercing industry must also focus on building a sustainable practice.

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Our Lady in Ink: The Virgin Mary in Tattoos

Amber

The faithful proclaim their devotion through prayer, tradition, and even through tattoos.

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Celebrating 20 Years in Business: 20 Questions for Marc Gagnier

Danny Tress

Check out this 20-question interview with the one and only founder of PainfulPleasures, Marc Gagnier.

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Borrowing or Blending? Tattoos and Cultural Appropriation

Amber

Tattoos are a global industry with a history that defies cultural boundaries, but as new artists take up the machine everyday the question arises about who has the right to...

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Candy, Hearts, and Tattoos

Amber

Valentine tattoos display love of all kinds, from self-love to love for all things cute.

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