Jessica Mascitti didn’t pick art; art picked her. “It wasn’t a choice,” she says. “I can’t do anything else.”

Matthew Amey brings “clean lines, solid color, and pain” to tattoos. He can also decorate more than people, having recently won Uncommon Good’s Wall Art Challenge.

“As a child I was obsessed with my best friend’s grandfather because he was the only person I knew who had tattoos!”

Matt Ahn embraces the universal nature of art. “My art is a reflection of all the styles I study and am influenced by, translated in my own way,” he says. “All art is connected somehow.”

Taking from the old but propelling tattoo art forward, the neo-traditional inker uses his gift as a present to his clients and the world at large: “I feel like when I design a tattoo for someone, that’s my gift to them.”

Skater Spencer Nuzzi and Mishka are back once again, and this time with some visual aesthetics. Giving viewers another look into their Summer 2012 collection, they have perfectly used the skills of Nuzzi to highlight what the brand is all about. Shot by Cameron Sanchez with the background music from swag daddies Snoop Dogg and R. Kelly, this 2 minute ...

Oh yes, the title of this blog is exactly what it is about. Dennis Rodman has written a children's book. Now, I am not judging, because that is not what journalists do. I will give you the facts, and let you decide for yourself if you'll allow your children or future children to ready this story before bed ...

Comedian Margaret Cho makes an appearance in the new tattoo book "Memoir: The Tattooed Portraits Series" by painter and tattoo artist Shawn Barber.

The paintings in the book are Barber's own, as he works as a full-time fine artist and teacher. He got into tattoo culture years ago, deciding to travel and meet other tattoo artists and learn from ...

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 ...

Tattoo Artist Joe Capobianco has announced the release of his 4th full color publication titled "Blood Puddin." The book features over 120 pages of "Gory Gals, Dark Dames, and Chilling Chicks." "Blood Puddin" is set to release March 2nd  will kick off Capobianco's five city book signing tour where he will make stops every where from Columbus, OH to ...

Saturday, Nov. 26th, tattoo artist and musician Dan Smith will be having a book signing of his new book "With the Light of Truth" at Sacred Gallery in SoHo, NYC.  The former LA Ink star brings a collection of straight-edge related tattoos, art and profiles from artists who have dedicated their straight-edge lifestyle to their artwork.

Los Angeles-based fashion label B:SCOTT lays out its new look book for Fall 2011 called "Every Man For Himself".  Having influences from street infused rebel styles, the label's seasonal line is giving a new perspective to fashion.  Keeping a casual look with an edge, B:SCOTT gives fashion gurus something to look forward to.

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I got my first tattoo just 2 months ago and I love it no end.  I often forget it's there and when I see it again it I get a pleasant surprise.

I am a bibliophile and for my next tattoo I want a bookshelf on the inside of my right ...

Pre order the Limited edition "Book of Nightmares" package by Avenged Sevenfold and be entered to win the  "Prize Of Evil: Black Ticket Contest".  5 winners will receive a signed lithograph by each member and 2 tickets to a show near you.  The "Book Of Nightmares" will include the full  "Nightmare album on CD.  Booklet featuring lyric sheet from the ...

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February 02, 2009 4:00 PM

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San Diego-Mission Valley - Borders
1072 Camino Del Rio N.
San Diego, CA 92108

Upon its 2007 debut, LA Ink was an immediate smash, becoming the number-one rated program on Discovery's TLC. Fans of LA Ink could not get enough of the show's charismatic star, Kat ...