tattoo artist

Prior to picking up a needle at age 18, Manuela Soto Sosa never imagined that she’d embark on a career as a tattoo artist. Today, she stands on the backend of over a decade’s worth of experience. Her tenure has seen her through world tours, the launch of a streetwear brand, studio ownership and significant self-discovery. At the cen...

While people are staying inside during the coronavirus pandemic, they've picked up new hobbies and binge-watched through tv shows and movies on streaming services but others are taking this time to ink themselves up with new tattoos. Tatto...

Ink Master star Daniel Silva is expected to be arrested over the death of YouTube content creator Corey La Barrie's death from a car crash. The pair were allegedly involved in a car crash after celebrating La Barrie's 25th birthday where they were both drinking. Read Mo...

The Food And Drug Administration has recently issued a recall concerning six different tattoo inks that have been found to contain bacterial contamination. According to a news release, the FDA say that microorganisms were found in Scalpaink, Solid Ink and Dynamic Color inks...

Bolstering a scheduled shock of headliners including Shinedown, Godsmack and Five Finger Death Punch, the upcoming INKCARCERATION 2019 Music And Tattoo Festival will be a veritable playground for tattoo lovers: The event will host over 70 tattoo artists and shops at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, July 12-14...

Your elders' wisdom isn't necessarily your wisdom, and it looks like that universal ground rule is finally bearing out when it comes to tattoo culture. According to a new study, having a tattoo doesn't necessarily harm your chances at getting a job...

Poor placement There are two major types of poor tattoo placement. The obvious one is when you don’t think about the consequences of what you’re getting tattooed (like your face), but the other kind is more about design. If you know that you will eventually have a lot of tattoos or that you’ll want a sleeve someday, you have to carefully consider each tattoo with that end goal in mind. A poorly pl

Scene-loved tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey is the first woman to take home the Ink Master crown. Known for her intricate black-and-gray style, Malarkey’s new school tattoo was vibrant with heavy lines, proving that she could successfully create work outside of her comfort zone. Rea... Read More ...

Tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey is no stranger to the musicians in our scene. Her work can be seen on New Years Day’s Ash Costello and In This Moment’s Maria Brink, and members of Pierce The Veil and Asking Alexandria are among the many hoping to have her artwork inked on their skin forever.  Read more: 14... Read More ... Read More ...

Despite a broader acceptance of tattoos over the years, there are still plenty of people who view tattoos as scary or threatening. For the most part, that is utter bullshit, but sometimes they are—like these 18 pieces of artwork that will haunt your nightmares.  An ...

Getting your first tattoo is a lot like losing your virginity. You really have no clue what you’re doing or what it’s going to feel like, and there can be a lot of pressure to make the right move. You’re excited and maybe a little scared. While you won’t ...

From simple to surreal, tattoos are more popular than ever in 2016. You can’t walk down the street without spotting some serious ink. Tattoos are as unique as the people who wear them, but we’ve gathered some of the most popular styles to make their mark this year. 1. Minima... Read More ...

Last weekend, APTV’s Major got into some of the hardcore shenanigans the 9th annual Musink tattoo and music festival presented by Travis Barker had to offer with the likes of Atreyu and Barker himself. He kicked off his time at MUSINK, discovering Atreyu’s Brandon Saller getting a tattoo of his wife’s eye on his back. Saller talks a ...

Who is London Reese? You may have read about him in our "Big Fail, Bigger Break" column in the AP 327.  You might have seen him on Oxygen's show Best Ink, or perhaps you've picked up one of the many tattoo magazines that have showcased his portfolio over the last few years. What you mi ...