How to Prepare Your Skin for a Tattoo
There are a plethora of references about tattoo aftercare tips online. However, when it comes to pre-tattoo preparation, there’s hardly any. Or if there is, it’s likely not substantial. We think that only a few people really take the time to do some research and prepare themselves before getting inked. And that’s a let down […]
TAKE AMAZING TATTOO PICS WITH THIS NEW LENS.
The ultimate gadget if you take all your tattoo photos with a Smart Phone. This new collaboration between Carl Zeiss and ExoLens is a must-have – especially if you like taking great pics with your smartphone. Carl Zeiss has long won the world over with their brilliant glass/ lens work and they’ve done collaborations with […]
A KILLER KEITH RICHARDS TATTOO
Keith Richards tattoo by Fernie Andrade The latest tattoo by artist Fernie Andrade is heavy. The detail, the texture, the shading, and the overall image is powerful one which pays homage to the legendary Keith Richards. This tattoo also serves as a testament to Fernie Andrade’s skills with the tattoo machine. In addition, this significant […]
SKIN PRESERVATION: SAVE MY INK.
THE PRESERVATION OF ART, SKIN & SOUL. This past weekend, BTSOE had one vendor that really impressed me. Who was it? Read up and find out. What will you leave your family when you pass? Memories? Pictures? Perhaps a video montage? Well, Save My Ink now gives people a chance for members to leave a […]
COVER UP TATTOO SPECIALIST: ANDY PHO
“A good tattoo ain’t cheap, and a cheap tattoo ain’t good.” We’ve all heard those infamous words time and time again, yet every second there’s someone out there who learns the hard way. It’s a slogan that can be applied to just about every industry and this here is a prime example of what a […]
REST IN PARADISE.
It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Fernie Andrade. There are no words to express the loss of a loved one and this morning, his father passed away after a battle with cancer. Though we never had a chance to meet him, it is obvious that […]
Elephants Don’t Swat Flies
It’s the truth. Regardless of the industry, you’re in there are 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 lane and mind your own business but sooner than later, someone gonna swerves and try to disrupt […]