Ryan Gosling is the face of romance starring in the infamous movie The Notebook as well as Crazy Stupid Love. Unfortunately, his tattooing skills are not as desirable as his acting talents. Gosling bought a tattoo kit and attempted to ink himself with a monster's hand dropping a bloody heart on his left arm. In several interviews Gosling admits ...

Similar to Rihanna's case in 2009, Justin Bieber tried to call himself a tattoo artist. Five years ago, Rihanna was fined a small sum of $2,000 for administering tattoos at East Side Ink in New York City. Now it is Justin Bieber looking at a $3,000 dollar fine for giving a tattoo to his friend at the ...

Most seven year olds want to be firefighters, doctors, or astronauts, and color with crayons. Not Alicia Gutierrez. This young Texan dreams of becoming a tattoo artist, and is training with ink! Her father, Patrick Gutierrez, has been tattooing since he was 14 and is completely supportive of his daughter. “I want her by the age of 12 to just ...

Forever: The New Tattoo, a new book Nick Schonberger, highlights some of the most talented and creative tattooers of this generation. Schonberger collaborated with Dr. Matt Lodder, an art historian and professor, who wrote the introduction. The book, published by Gestalten, includes 16 interviews with various artists from around the world. 

"I have really fun conversations with everyone, mostly pretty ...

Armed with a single pen and some homemade rigs, Miami-based artist Miguel Endara filmed a video while he created a drawing of his father, using only dots.

3.2 million dots, to be exact.

The self-taught artist practiced his pointillism in college. "Instead of taking notes, I was stippling on the back of my notebooks," he said in an online ...

On Saturday, September 1, French graffiti writer and tattoo artist <a href="http://fuziuvtpk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">FUZI UV TPK</a> made his first-ever trip to the United States, where he tattooed at <a href="http://www.theholenyc.com" target="_blank">The Hole Shop</a> in New York. The tattoos were provided to the public for free, courtesy of ...

If you're a fan of French graffiti artist FUZI UV TPK and going to be hanging in NYC this September, then you're in luck. On September 1, the graffiti-artist-turned-tattoo-artist will be taking over The Hole Shop at 312 Bowery, and he'll be doing some free tattoos. He's created 50 new NYC-inspired designs in his signature cartoonish ...

Associated Press has done a touching piece on popular native New York graffiti artists Angel Ortiz and Andrew Witten. The article shares the artists need to still graffiti, even after 30 years. Even while spending time with their children or walking a dog.

"I'm chronologically old to be out there doing it," Witten admits with a playful smile. "I ...

Couture for breakfast, anyone?

Los Angeles based artist Andrew Lewicki decided to make the most important meal of the day a little more fashionable by making a waffle iron with Teflon plates imprinted with Louis Vuitton's signature logo.

The appliance isn't for sale, but Lewicki doesn't see this as the last time he'll be creating off-the-wall ...

Before she owned her own tattoo shop, Scarlet Sinclair performed in NYC doing burlesque shows. And now that previous life has helped her reach a lifelong goal.

Sinclair, who owns Tattoo Ritual in Farmingdale, NY, is going to France in August to attend art classes taught by film illustrator Brian Froud ("Labyrinth"). She couldn't have done it without those ...

Looking to get a Leia tattoo with floral accents? Or how about Darth Vader's skull? Joshua Couchenour has you covered, with "Star Wars" ink that is.

The tattoo artist has created some cool paintings that blend the timeless characters of the classic film and familiar tattoo images, like skulls and roses. 

"Star Wars" isn't the only pop culture ...

LA painter/tattoo artist Shawn Barber goes meta with a collection of paintings depicting tattooing...aka, art depicting art. In anticipation of his new book, Barber opens his "Memoir: The Tattooed Portraits Series" exhibition at New York's Joshua Liner Gallery. Barber's Tattooed Portraits Series started in 2005 as a visual memoir depicting 6 years of the tattoo process ...

While many young artists fail to master the art of what is know as "tebori" (hand tattooing) in Japan, one man is still going strong, despite the practice dying off with his peers.

Oguri Kazuo, known professionally as Horihide, has tattooed everyone from gangsters to geishas. The 79-year-old started out as an apprentice 60 years ago and spent five years ...

Multi-talented tattooist, painter and friend to many, Shawn Barber has done it again with the upcoming release of his third series book titled "Memoir: The Tattooed Portrait Series." 

The memoir documents Barber's perception of the modern world of tattoos, in which he explains what he see's through the use of oil paintings and other mediums. The 256-page hardcover ...

New Jersey tattoo artist and piercer, Dave Hurban, has come up with an inventive way to prevent losing his iPod.  Being a piercer by trade Hurban decided to pierce and surgically implant four magnets under his skin so that he could attach his iPod Nano Touch to his wrist. Check out the video (below) and tell us what you think!

Figurative painter and tattoo artist, Shay Bredimus uses tattoo ink on drafting film to portray spontaneous and personal moments of his models. In his recent series, currently on exhibit at Koplin Del Rio, entitled Kotomi, Bredimus casts female personifications of the Sister Cities of Los Angeles as the subject of his portrait paintings. The gallery also features a sampling of ...

If you are a tattoo artist looking to be featured on the next season of Ink Master you are in luck! Through out the month of April Ink Master is holding open casting calls in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Austin. They are searching for highly talented artist from all over the country. To apply all you have to ...

24-year-old Russian tattoo artist Timur has caused a lot of controversy after posting a video of himself tattooing his hairless Sphynx Coco on the internet. Animal rights activists are rightly up in arms about the whole ordeal stating that although the artist tattooed Coco under the supervision of a veterinarian she was still abused because every time a cat is ...

Hello can anyone recommend agreat hawiian tribal tattoo artist in Connecticut, NY or Jersey area

Hi Guys,

I am trying to find the best artist around Portland to do a fairly complicated piece.  I'm wanting an image of Christ's Crucifixion done in the image of Da Vinci's Virtruvian Man.  The piece would be a half sleeve on my left arm, chest and shoulder.  To complicate matters it will also be covering up ...

Hey gang!! Joey Voodoo wants to know who your favorite tattoo artists/shops are? We want to know who is out there creating amazing art and who deserves more exposure. At Joey Voodoo we showcase musicians and artists who are not swayed by society and are breaking down barriers! So tell us who deserves an interview?

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Minds Eye tattoo is currently seeking a new artist!!! We are a busy downtown area shop in Helena Mt. Any one interested must have a strong portfolio and min. two years shop exp. So if you wanna check out beautiful big sky country contacy us at mindseyetats@aol.com

Show Off Your Sharpest Art! tattoo artist and shop photo contest. Upload your best inked art for a chance to win.. Voted on by tattoo fans of Sharps Compliance. http://www.facebook.com/SharpsCompliance?sk=app_214133628598401

Don't worry, you don't have to "like us" to enter.. Just have fun and show off your art..

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Check out his work if your looking to book tattoo party.  Or to update your modeling portfolio let us know.  Set up an appt or consulitation...  

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Pleasure and Pain is currently located in Mississauga, Ontario and is expanding into the creative and artistic community of Liberty Village, Toronto.

The current shop has appointments booked until as far as December 2011. We are looking to hire new tattoo artists, piercers and apprentices to not only join our team, but to also join us in our movement to ...

Pleasure and Pain is currently located in Mississauga, Ontario and is expanding into the creative and artistic community of Liberty Village, Toronto.

The current shop has appointments booked until as far as December 2011. We are looking to hire new tattoo artists, piercers and apprentices to not only join our team, but to also join us in our movement to ...

Pretti Dread bka Shauna has a very go for it attitude. She is up for a challenge and never gives up. PRETTI DREAD IS THE ARTIST TO GET TO IF YOU EVER COME DOWN TO FLORIDA =]]]

I'm wondering if there are any really good tattoo artists, female, in miami??

im driving myself insane looking for one..

please helpp :)

I really need to find a good artist to get an ambigram I've had made done. This will be my first tattoo so I definitely want to get it done right. If you know any good artist in these areas please tell me. I'm looking on my own but would love suggestions. 

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So a few months ago I got my first tattoo and I fell in love with the idea of tattooing. Recently I've been playing around with the idea of becoming a tattoo artist. I've drawn frequently for a few years and I've been looking for a way to incorporate art into my work, I'm sick of ...

If you are an experienced tattoo artist interested in expanding your art in a very lucrative environment, this is the opportunity for you. Our studio is located on a main thoroughfare and we have more business than we can currently handle. Our artists walk with $200 to $600 per day on average. We will be losing one artist soon because ...

If you are an experienced tattoo artist interested in expanding your art in a very lucrative environment, this is the opportunity for you. Our studio is located on a main thoroughfare and we have more business than we can currently handle. Our artists walk with $200 to $600 per day on average. We will be losing one artist soon because ...

We have a large clientele and we are located on a very busy street. My Artists are walking with 2 to 6 hundred a day on average. I only have two Artists at this time and I am turning away customers on a daily basis. I am needing another Artist very soon because I don't want to get the ...

looking for a quailty f/t artist in san diego, central area

must have shop experience, quality prtifolio, busy street shop

cantact pete

619-921-6490

We're in the need for a new artist with atleast 3-5 years of solid experiance with a good portofolio.

865.688.5546.

I would like to find a great artist in West Palm Beach,Jupiter,Lake Worth asap.

Please help if you know of any.Thank you

NIKKO Hurtado, he is the best all around tattoo artist.PERIOD.

ok i was triying to look for different kind of artist and i was so sad when i check that is only northamerican people!!! why's that?? i mean how am i suppose to look for an artist thats is not even in my country?? im just triying to say that u should have more options dont u think?? cause ...

specializing in cartoon-color

I was wondering if anyone knows of an awesome tattoo artist in the Northwestern area of Washington State?? Maybe someone who's great at life-like drawings and outdoors things like flowers and trees. If someone could let me know that would be great! Thanks! =]

Carissa

Hi,

Does anyone recommend a really good custom pinup artist in NYC? I've been doing research online and can't find anyone I'm really happy with.

thanks

I AM LOOKING FOR A "HOT/AMAZING" TATTOO ARTIST AND PIERCER WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE BUSINESS THAT IS WILLING TO WORK IN A NEW SHOP IN GEORGIA.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME ANYTIME FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO DISCUSS..........PAY!

I'M LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO BE ABLE TO WORK BETWEEN THE SHOP HOURS OF 10AM- 12AM 5 ...

As you can see from the title I am looking for an artist who specializes in grey/gray work.  I have a feeling that this thread may start a few disagreements but I am willing to take that risk as there is no physical consequence to me....yet.  That being said I should be more specific and say that I ...

I am looking for an artist that specializes in Musculature and human anantomy.  I have blown up my shoulder and collar bone areas and would like a Black and White piece that would lay on top showing all the damage and torn ligaments below.  Any artist suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  I am willing to travel far and wide to ...

TY KU invites you to “Show Us Your Skin” and win a National Ad Campaign for TY KU, featuring YOU!

TY KU welcomes you to spend some time not only submitting your own image and enjoying the images of other beautiful individuals, but learning more about Asian-inspired tattoos and their wonderful history at http://TryTYKU.com/skin.

In addition to ...

I live in northern Colorado and am looking for a talented unique laid back artists to work with on my new back piece! ANY IDEAS?

Looking to get a black and gray portrait, who is good in New York?

want to continue my back piece. always wanted to have a women do my next part. new to area. any help is great thanx

So inked magazine put out a poll, "Who do you want to see on the cover"  right now fans are clamoring for a man, Chris Torres, to be on the cover.  Is Inked gonna honor the results of that poll?

Hi Inked Family,

My brother SNEK is one of the hottest tattoo artists in the Tri-State Area. We come from Lima, Peru and would love to share some of his artwork with you all.

SNEK believes tattoos are forms of expression you declare on your skin for the rest of your life. Therefore, he doesn't f**k around. He ...

Hey yall. I'm new here and I wanted to let you know about one of Miami's hottest female tatted model called Kat a.k.a. Tatu Baby the tattoo artist. She's Colombian and in herearly twentys. She's smart, talented, ambitious, and insightful. She's gracing the cover of July 2010 for 305HipHop. Yall shouldcheck her ...

I will be in New Orleans, LA from April 22-26 and I would love to get inked while I'm there.  I know what I want, I just don't know where is clean and where someone who is off the charts amazing works.

Please help this west coast girl find a tattoo shop!! :)

-rmbananas

This is seriously my favorite shop ever! I love the artists work and the artists that work there are all so nice and awesome! Their friends and pretty much sister shop, Sacred Art, in Rockford is where I got my first tattoo done.

I have uber love for annette poff, who did my chest piece, but I think she's ...

It is my great pleasure to announce the second annual Women's Tattoo Forum Art Show. This year is a special show for the founder of the Women's Tattoo Forum, Gypsy Jill. Please come and enjoy the beautiful artwork of the women tattoo artists of the Pacific Northwest.

Hosted By,

Gypsy Jill & Christy Brooker

Opening reception

November, 21st 2009 ...

WE ARE LOOKIN FOR SOME HELP IN ANYONE KNOWS A TATT SHOP IN COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO THAT DOES REALLY AWESOME WORK, WOULD YALL PLEASE HELP ME!

TY KU invites you to “Show Us Your Skin” and win a National Ad Campaign for TY KU, featuring YOU!

TY KU welcomes you to spend some time not only submitting your own image and enjoying the images of other beautiful individuals, but learning more about Asian-inspired tattoos and their wonderful history at http://TryTYKU.com/skin.

In addition to ...