Tattoo Artists

Tattoo artist Bret Bloom is a self-made artist and social media star with a lot of passion.

Happy International Women's Day! Learn more about all the talented women on our PainfulPleasures team.

In this article, we examine a hotly debated topic in the tattoo industry — coils or rotaries?

Investing in quality tattoo supplies will keep you and your clients comfortable and safe. Check out the top tattoo supplies that are essential for your shop.

Mandy Fabrizi is a versatile tattoo artist with a lot of passion. Check out our candid interview with her on inspiration and the future of the industry.

If you’ve been thinking of getting a tattoo that covers your scars, we're here to help. Get scar tattoo ideas and more with our one-stop-shop guide.

Today’s tattoo artists have a wide range of inks available to them, but what are they made from? Learn what tattoo ink is made of. Read the full article here.

It is customary to tip in the service workers in restaurants and hair salons, but do you tip tattoo artists? Read more to learn about tattoo tipping etiquette.

Black and grey tattoos are a timeless form of body art, offering more versatility and wearability than color tattoos. Learn more about black and grey tattoos.

Whether you want a complex cohesive sleeve or something simple, thinking about how you want to design and start your tattoo sleeve is important.

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we've put together four unique and talented Asian American tattoo artists you need to know.

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

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.

Check out this list of our top 10 favorite apps for tattooers, plus one app that all artists need.

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 tattoo cultural artwork.

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

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

The new year is a sacred time for many, offering motivation for us to tackle new goals. These five Phoenix tattoos embody the feeling of the new year, showing respect for the past and and inspiring us as we set our goals for the new year.

Grim City Tattoo Club is the second largest tattoo studio in the world and the largest studio in Canada. Check out what defines this stellar studio, owned by Memphis and Travis Cadeau.

Memphis Cadeau, co-owner of the largest studio in Canada, shares a few important lessons learned throughout her career.

These ten tattoos are dedicated to the books and poems that inspire, comfort, and connect us.

While hyper realistic tattoos are impressive, there are things to consider if you're thinking of getting one.

Tattoo artist Katie McGowan weighs in on being a female artist, reflects on her time on Ink Master, and chats about the importance of exercise and camping!

Things to bear in mind if you're looking to get an underboob tattoo.

Being mindful of cultural appropriation is important. Learn what it is and how to avoid committing this social faux pas.

2017 has been a year of pushing boundaries in old styles and creating new ones. Look back at some of our favorite tattoo trends of 2017.

Whether you celebrate your stretch marks or try to hide them, there are people out there with ideas for what to do with them.

Dermal Abyss: Another technological advancement in the world of tattooing.

Scarification is becoming more common, and one of the most common methods is an old throwback. Branding is truly for those who take pleasure in pain.

Tired of drawing freckles on your face with make up everyday? Well now there is a new trend on the rise, freckle tattoos.

Tattoos are more than a way of expressing beauty or meaning, they can be a means of supporting a cause like the movement at Standing Rock.

Under their power suits, politicians have a flesh canvas like everyone else. Find out which big name political figures, past and present, had the guts to go under the needle.

You know what tomorrow is, right? Well, if you are within 100 yards of a person under 12, you do. Tomorrow is the high-holy day of candy for the pint-sized set and the excitement is palpable.

Add another stamp to your virtual passport & explore the US tattoo culture in this 5th Tattoo Culture Abroad Series post. We look at the history of tattoos in the US, top US tattooists & more.

Explore the history of tattooing in Canada, learn who's who among Canadian tattoo artists today, and get tips for choosing a tattoo artist in Canada in this 4th post in our Tattoo Culture Abroad Series.

Learn about the ancient art form of tattooing in Asia and how Asian designs cross and unify cultures, races and genders today in this 3rd installment of our Tattoo Culture Abroad Series.

In this Tattoo Culture Abroad Series installment, we explore Middle Eastern tattoo culture, the history of tattoos there, the pros and cons of getting tattooed in the Middle East, & more.

Explore the evolution of tattoo art in Europe in this first Tattoo Culture Abroad Series installment. We delve into the history of European tattoos, top artists, tattoo souvenirs, & more.

Cheyenne needles and Precision needles are two of the best brands of tattoo needles on the market. What sets these brands apart from the competition, and what differentiates them from each other?

In this modern age, it's easy to assume that all tattoo inks are safe, but to assume is to make an "ass out of u and me". Only buying ink from reputable wholesalers ensures quality.

You wake from a bad dream, heart pounding, and see that your tattoo nightmare is actually a reality. How did it happen? Are others' tattoos as bad? What can you do? We have the answers!

What drives body modifiers to get tattooed, pierced, scarified, or branded, have implants inserted, or get other extreme mods? We take a look at the psychological motivators behind body modification.

Learn about tips, tricks and tools for managing your tattoo shop as effectively, safely, efficiently, and profitably as possible. We discuss studio management software, marketing and more in this post.

As a tattoo artist, there's no denying that you have a lot of stuff to manage. We have the tattoo accessories you need to get organized and keep all the essentials at your fingertips at all times.

Are you ready to branch out and give some new tattoo supply brands a try? Break up your routine and explore some of the best brands in the industry, like Cheyenne, Intenze and Precision...

We take a look MT.DERM's transition from medical equipment manufacturers to Cheyenne Hawk tattoo machine innovators who up the ante each time they reinvent the Hawk.

In the past, novice tattoo artists had few options for practicing the art of tattooing. They could tattoo themselves, grapefruit, friends, and sometimes pig skin. Practice skin is available now, but is it enough like the real thing?

If you've been thinking about buying a new tattoo machine, but you're not sure what brand to get and don't know if you should opt for a coil or rotary machine, we have the info you need to make the best decision for you and your style of tattooing.

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase autoclavable grips, tattoo tips and tubes or if disposable tattoo tube-grip-tip units would be a wiser investment? We outline your options and breakdown the benefits and drawbacks of autoclavable vs. disposable tattoo tubes, tips and grips in this blog post.

Laser tattoo removal has gained popularity in recent years as technology has improved, but is it really effective? How can ink be erased after being injected deeply below the skin's surface? If it is possible to fully remove a tattoo, is the skin damaged in the process? How long does it take to get back to a blank canvas? We answer these questions and more in our blog post Does Laser Tattoo Removal Really Work?

What sterilization methods are most commonly used in tattoo and piercing shops? Are there sterilization methods that aren't appropriate for tattoo and piercing artists to use? In this first post in our Sterilization Series, we talk about the sterilization methods available and which ones are most often utilized by tattoo and piercing artists.

Learn about the top tattoo ink brands, which ones are old school and which are new school favorites, what the difference is between stable pigment-based tattoo ink and pre-dispersed tattoo ink, and which tattoo ink manufacturers have paved the way into the Golden Age of tattooing.