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EAGLES SOAR. PARROTS BORE.

June 1, 2015

Here's an eagle tattoo that artist Robert Pho did back in 2005. The title says it all. Eagles soar and parrots bore. While they're both majestic creatures they fly at different heights, and while one commands…

PAIWAN: ABORGINAL TATTOOS

May 28, 2015

There's a very special tattoo exhibit going on at the Indigenous Culture Museum of Tainan. That exhibit is of Paiwan Aboriginal tattoos, and included in this epic show are images and tools which came…

TATTOO NATION: THE ROOTS OF BLACK & GREY TATTOO

May 18, 2015

To truly appreciate the art of black and gray tattoos, you have to take the time to investigate it's historical roots. You have to understand how it started, who the pioneers in the game were,…

WEDDING BAND TATTOOS

May 11, 2015

Tattoos as wedding bands? Why not? When Andy & Erica decided to tie the knot they opted for a mark of commitment that can't be lost or misplaced, so they went with what's often been…

SHEEPDOG PROTECTOR TATTOO.

May 6, 2015

When a client came in wanting a sheepdog protector tattoo, artist Fernie Andrade took to his machine and went to work. The client chose to do back to back sessions and the end result was nothing short…

HALOWEEEN: MICHAEL MYERS TATTOO

May 5, 2015

If you're a tattoo and horror fan, then this Micahel Myers tattoo is sure to please. Digging through the archives at Skin Design Tattoos is like a virtual treasure hunt and today I found this piece here…

LAKER PRIDE: LOS ANGELES LAKER TATTOO.

May 4, 2015

Fans may not be to proud of the Laker' current performance but you gotta love the devotion, and the work put into this tattoo. You can view more from SDT resident tattoist Fernie Andrade…

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? THE DOVE & CLOCK TATTOO.

April 29, 2015

To say that I hate flying might be a bit dramatic. Let's just say that I dislike it and avoid it whenever possible. So when I hear about clients flying in from overseas I'm not only impressed but also…

GARUDA TATTTOO: WHAT DOES IT SYMBOLIZE?

April 27, 2015

So what is a Garuda? The Garuda is one of the three principal animal deities in the Hindu Mythology that has evolved after the Vedic Period in Indian history. The other two are Ganesha, the elephant-headed…

THE FIRST TATTOOED LADY

April 6, 2015

When it comes to tattoos, huge back pieces, leg sleeves, arm sleeves, and neck shots are no longer foreign on women all across the world. It wasn't too long ago when tattoos of the sort were reserved…

3D TATTOOS: REAL OR MAN MADE?

March 30, 2015

When a tattoo challenges your depth perception, then it draws a very thin line between what's real and what's man made. The advent of photo manipulation programs like Photoshop have also given many artists…

TRADITIONS: SAK YANT TEMPLE TATTOOS

March 20, 2015

First introduced by Buddhist monk, Luang Por Pern, the Bangphra temple brings together thousands of adherents on the first Saturday of March each year. Yantra tattooing, also called sak yan (Thai: สักยันต์,[1] Khmer: សាក់យ័ន្ត),…

WANT TO LIVE LIKE SCARFACE?

March 19, 2015

If you're a fan of Scarface or simply a fan of opulence and sheer excess, then this is the house of you. The house known as the "Scarface Mansion" is up for sale for and if you've got a cool 35 million…

ARE WOMEN WITH TATTOOS MORE PROMISCUOUS?

March 4, 2015

New research has recently tallied it's survey findings and this time they're trying to gauge the perception of tattoos on women. This is where UTSA graduate psychology major Lisa Oakes comes into play.…

LEG SLEEVE TATTOO

February 28, 2015

Patrick came down all the way from San Francisco to get tatted, and he sat through this session and more. We'll have the full story posted up on Monday so check back in and have a great weekend!

WANT TO REMOVE AN OLD OR FADED TATTOO?

February 24, 2015

Tattoos are a form of artistic self-expression but there comes a time when opinions and factors change what we want to show. Whether it’s a break up, an old or faded tattoo, or something as simple as…

ORIGINS: TIBETAN SKULL TATTOO

January 9, 2015

It comes as no surprise that Tibetan skull tattoos are a popular subject when it comes to Asian themed tattoo art. The intricacy and details found on these skulls are overwhelming, and while the carvings…

cARTel RELATED: NARCO CULTURA INSPIRED ART

December 30, 2014

Narco culture has become a pop-culture phenomenon and why not? The world has long been obsessed with bad guys and if you disagree, then think Scarface, John Gotti, Goodfellas, and the list goes on. Keep…

MORE SENIORS WITH TATTOOS.

December 28, 2014

Once thought of as the markings of illicit gang members and derelicts, tattoos have become increasingly popular all across the board. But now it's become even more popular amongst seniors. Even at Skin…

SHOULD I GET A GUN TATTOO?

December 20, 2014

That's the question that always haunted me. I always wanted to get a gun tattooed on myself, but the more I thought about it, the more I started to realize that the answer was no. I saw the tattoo (pictured…

ELEPHANTS DON'T SWAT FLIES.

December 17, 2014

It's the truth. Regardless of the industry you're in there's always going to be the naysayers, the doubters, the detractors and the haters trying to throw salt on your game. In short, you can stay in your…