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Borrowing or Blending? Tattoos and Cultural Appropriation

February 23, 2019

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...

candy heart tattoos, conversation heart tattoos, valentine tattoos, Jainha Espadas tattoo, Adele Wan tattoo, Little Rach tattoo, Amanda Carmel tattoo

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Candy, Hearts, and Tattoos

Amber

February 14, 2019

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

InkArm™ Ergonomic Artist Station Setup Tutorial

Meeseun

February 6, 2019

Watch this video for a quick guide on setting up the InkArm™ Ergonomic Artist Station, now available at PainfulPleasures.com.

fire tattoos, flame tattoos, traditional tattoos

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Fiery Tattoos to Keep You Warm

Amber

January 31, 2019

Fire tattoos can be intricately detailed or small and simple. These eight tattoos range from monochromatic linework, to colorful traditionals, and innovative dotwork.

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Turning Scars into Art

Amber

January 22, 2019

With tattoos, bare skin and scars can become beautiful art.

Axys Rotary Valhalla Pen — Available at PainfulPleasures

Meeseun

January 11, 2019

Watch this video to learn why the all-new Axys Valhalla is the most anticipated pen-style tattoo machine to enter the industry. The Valhalla pen is the first to offer this...

Top 10 Tattoo Products You Need This Black Friday

It’s almost here. Our ultimate Black Friday sale event — and we’re going harder than we’ve ever gone before. Brace yourself for the steepest discounts you’ve ever seen on artist-favorite brands. Now’s the time to get your wish list together. As the countdown begins, set an alarm for midnight on November 22nd. That’s when our […]