When hearing the terms old-school or traditional tattoos, you would think of small tattoo studios with big machines where an old sailor lies waiting for his anchor tattoo. Decades later the tattoo machines are smaller, the studios are bigger and the audience is more diverse but the traditional tattoos still remain loved. What else lurks […]
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The much adored diva Katy Perry has got 10 tattoos total and they all have their own special meaning behind them! All of them are pretty small but nonetheless, if you aren’t planning on covering your whole body you can surely get inspired! We’ll go over them in a chronological order. The Jesus tattoo Despite
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If we’re on the topic of discussing celebrity’s tattoos, Justin Bieber wouldn’t be far off in the topic. He’s not only known for his music, but for his tattoo passion aswell. Justin has quite a lot, so we tried to go over the most significant ones as a lot of them speak for themselves. Table
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We all know and love our favourite Batman actor, Ben Affleck. However, that’s not the only thing he’s famous for… Remember back in 2015 when Affleck got a divorce from Jennifer Garner? Around that same time, Ben was spotted with some new colorful ink covering 85% of his back. That tattoo got a lot of
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You want to become a tattoo artist, but don’t know where to start. Aren’t you lucky for stumbling across this article, because today we’re going over the first step to get you started on this rollercoaster of a journey. Building a rock-solid portfolio filled with your best artwork is the most crucial step you’ll need
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So, you love body art and are considering a piercing career, but have no idea how to step into the body art industry. Not to worry, we’re here to help you get started. The most common way to become a professional body piercer is through an apprenticeship. Why? Because this is a hands-on job and
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Blackwork is a tattoo genre with a wide variety of styles incorporated. It’s mainly characterized by the use of only black, pure ink for all elements of the tattoo’s design. Depth is created by adding finer lines, different thicknesses, dotwork or alternative types of shading. Not all tattoo studios are up to this kind of
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Have you ever had to plug your ears because of an annoying (loud) sound? Chances are you’ve had and if not, do it now. How did you do it? You probably helped yourself a bit by pushing down on the helpful little flap right in front of your ear canal. That’s called a tragus and
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Are you looking for an unusual yet trendy body jewelry? If so, you might want to look into getting the smiley piercing. This oral piercing goes through the tissue that connects the inside of your upper lip to your upper gums. What makes the smiley special is that the captive bead ring, seamless ring or
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, best known for his blockbusters and epic wrestling moments, turns out to be a bit softer on the inside than his rock hard exterior. Left arm and chest: it’s all about spirituality He’s part Canadian and part Samoan, and states that this ancestry contributes to who he is. Dwayne Johnson wanted
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