Hand tattoos have always had important cultural significance all over the world. Happily, the hand tattoo has recently gained mainstream popularity in Western cultures. From small finger tattoos to whole-hand designs, we’re embracing the beauty of the hand tattoo that other cultures have known for centuries. Hands offer a canvas that is always exposed. A […]
read moreWithin a week of contacting him, I was walking into Tomb Tattoo and shaking Mattie’s hand. He was very laidback and informative. He remembered me telling him that this will be my first handpoked tattoo and so he gave me a rundown on how the session would go.
read moreThere are times and people who may not always appreciate the artistic expression of your tattoos. Perhaps you don’t want to have THAT argument again with your ultra-conservative uncle. Or maybe body art is frowned upon at your work, and you DO need to keep that job. Maybe a new opportunity is coming up for a new job, and you’re not sure that the dragon that snakes its way across your forearm will make quite the impression you would like.
read moreWhen most people think of body modification, usually one of several images comes to mind; ancient African or South American tribes with giant lip piercings or stretched earlobes, a fully tattooed person from Soho (London) with the a full back tattoo, or something in between. The origin of body modification is so interesting that for years, National Geographic has devoted entire documentary series on the subject. One of the most interesting styles of tribal body modification comes from the Māori tribe of New Zealand.
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