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Journalist turned tattoo artist explores a passion for the a...

WHILE it is a dramatic change to go from journalism to tattooing, Goh Ee Koon is enjoying every moment of her newfound passion and career. “I’ve been known to be impulsive at times, but my family and friends have been support [...]

Posted On : Dec, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Guelph tattoo artist finds market for MedicAlert tattoos

Emma Bortolon-Vettor has lost her MedicAlert bracelet for the last time. With her life-threatening health condition now permanently etched on her forearm, the Guelph woman, who is attending Ryerson University, in Toronto, doesn’t h [...]

Posted On : Nov, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Tattoo artist in residence at The Marcel at Gramercy

Who said luxury hotels can't be a little edgy? Renowned LA-based tattoo artist to the stars, Mister Cartoon, is coming to New York City and will be inking New Yorkers as part of the "Tattoo Artist in Residence" series hoste [...]

Posted On : Nov, 17 2010 | Comments : 0

Madison tattoo artists offer tips to first-timers

With the school year well underway, social circles are materializing and new students are getting comfortable enough to start taking some fashion risks. Many incoming students will consider getting tattoos to celebrate their independence [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Local tattoo artists strive to balance commerce with artisti...

Tattoo shops are the new liquor store — licensing required, consumers galore and, now more than ever, people can find one on what seems like every corner of town. They're also part of a thriving industry. A 2007 Pew Resear [...]

Posted On : Sep, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

New rules for tattoo artists, body piercers draw sharp opini...

A law that requires licensing for tattoo artists, body piercers and their businesses received mixed reviews Thursday from operators of those businesses. Some embraced the new regulations as a way to improve health standards; others s [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

Tattoo artist donates work to help cover gang tattoos

When Matt Marquez had a bulldog gang tattoo covered up with a gypsy woman on his arm, it was symbolic of a larger transformation from gang leader to family man. "I was a dirty scoundrel. That's who I was. Now I've got t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 14 2010 | Comments : 0

Girl, 3, May Be Youngest Tattoo Artist

At an age when most kids only think about playground swings, Ruby takes tattoo lessons after nursery school. She also practices with a toy kit in her father's tattoo shop. Ruby "really loves" learning tattoo art, accord [...]

Posted On : Apr, 21 2010 | Comments : 0

Three Year Old Baby -The World's Youngest Tattoo Artist!

Ruby Dickinson, the three-year old baby, becomes the expert tattoo artist after her dad taught her how to use a permanent tattoo machine. She is the world's youngest tattoo artist, as of now.Mr. Blane had giving his daughter Ruby, th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Girl, 3, set to become world’s youngest tattoo artist!

A three-year-old girl is set to become the world’s youngest tattoo artist, after her dad taught her how to use a permanent tattoo machine. Ruby Dickinson has been receiving lessons from her dad Blane after she gets home from nurser [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Tattoos and graffiti provide inspiration for ACAD-bound arti...

An artist’s entire world is going to expand this fall.In September Okotoks resident Lizzie Carr will walk into a classroom. At the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) filled with like-minded people ready to channel their a [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Silver Lake Tattoo Artist to Attempt World Record

Back in 2007, L.A. Ink's Kat Von D broke the world record for "most tattoos done in 24 hours." That record was soon shattered within six months in Texas and then again in Arizona. Now, the next attempt to break it will be back her [...]

Posted On : Nov, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Ottawa tattoo artist Glen Paradis on Princess Leia, strange ...

Who did you have a crush on when you were a kid? My elementary school teacher, Mrs. Woolcrest. What grade? I think it was 3 through 5. I was her shadow. What was it about her? It was her. Her hair was made of dreamy silky softness, and she [...]

Posted On : Nov, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Artist Gives Free Pink Ribbon Tattoos

A metro Detroit tattoo artist is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month by giving away free pink ribbon tattoos to benefit the Pink Fund. John Motyka, owner of Elite Ink LLC Discount Tattoos and Piercing, is holding the free breast cancer r [...]