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Lil Bub Visits the Inked Office
Lil Bub's Photo Gallery Follows the Text Update: Lil Bub, the original celebrity cat who captured the heart of the entire planet, passed away on December 1st. Lil Bub's favorite human, Mike Bridavsky, shared the news in an Instagram post. All of us in the INKED office were ...read more
EXCLUSIVE: Amber Nash as Archer’s Pam Poovey Talks Season 10
The inspiration for FX network’s Archer, started as: what if James Bond was played by Charlie Sheen as Charlie Sheen? While our lovable “bad guy,” Archer, is the main character in each season, Archer’s iconic Pam Poovey, the combat-effective, Human Resources Director, has shone ...read more
Inside How Far is Tattoo Far? with Snooki and Nico
America’s favorite “meatball” on Jersey Shore, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and TV Land’s Younger, Nico Tortorella, host MTV’s show, How Far Is Tattoo Far?. At 9pm on Thursdays, better known to Jersey Shore fans as “Jerzdays,” you can watch Nicole drink wine and Nico tease guests ...read more
Skillet’s Faithful Frontman, John Cooper
Dad, Husband, Metalhead, Christian, and Skillet’s frontman, John Cooper, has found that faith centers everything he does in life. Whether it is through his business or his art, “everything I do is an offshoot of my faith.” Including his love of comic books. “I remember when I ...read more
Tracy Morgan - "Long Live the King"
Comedian Discusses Life in Ink and Comedy Where do you even start when trying to write an article about an interview you had with Tracy Morgan? The truth is like the comedian himself you go a bit rogue. You decide not to go the normal route of a quippy lede or tossing out one ...read more
Inked Presents Badass TV - Freddy Negrete
Inked is lucky to present the latest project from the modern day Renaissance man Evan Seinfeld, Badass TV. Whether he is rocking faces off in one of the many bands he has been in, like Attika 7, or playing a imprisoned biker on OZ you know that Seinfeld is going to bring it. And ...read more
No Payne, No Gain
Catching Up With the Ink Master Winner Fresh off winning Season 10 of Ink Master alongside his coach DJ Tambe, Josh Payne is finally here to set the record straight. You may have already formed an opinion of the upfront and unabashed tattooer from upstate New York, but there's ...read more
Inked Exclusive: London Reese
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you get into tattooing? I grew up skateboarding, listening to punk rock and metal—tattoos were everywhere. In junior high and high school, I was quite obsessed with tattoo art and started designing tattoos for myself and for ...read more
Inked Exclusive: Lazer Liz
Featured Artist: Art Issue 2017 Inked: How did you first get into tattooing? It was a rather natural process for me. I was always artistic, and I went to art school in Israel. I also always liked tattoos; my dad has them so it wasn't ever unusual for me. A few years after I ...read more
EXCLUSIVE: Bulleit Frontier Works Project Launches World’s Biggest Collaboration Tattoo by Shawn Barber, Kim Saigh, Henry Lewis and More
Last night we were at a cocktail bar in Los Angeles when a group of, well, “bros," saddled up next to us and asked the bartender, “What’s on special?” The bartender recoiled, then steadied himself and asked them what kind of spirits they prefer. He talked them up from from well ...read more
ARTIST INTERVIEW: Darwin Enriquez
Tackling Multiple Mediums Fifteen-year tattoo veteran, Darwin Enriquez, didn’t intend on slinging ink for a living. His entrance into tattooing started through his skill for drawing. Looking through tattoo magazines, Enriquez felt that he had the necessary artistic aptitude to ...read more
Mike Rubendall: Made in the '90s
World-class tattoo artist, Mike Rubendall, came up in the '90s era of tattooing, where things like the Internet weren't available and Photoshop had still not made its way into tattoo shops. Every design Rubendall and other artists of that time created were done through "real" ...read more
Christy Mack Talks (And Shows) Tats And Tatas In Inked Exclusive
The Former Porn Starlet Gives Us A One-Woman Show If you haven't heard of Christy Mack, you probably don't watch porn or enjoy beautiful women with tattoos... Christy Mack, the legendary Porn actress turned tattoo model, is the quintessential image of flawless in both of those ...read more
Quiz: Is ________ a Pokémon or Type of Sushi?
[os-widget path="/inked/pok%C3%A9mon-or-type-of-sushi" of="inked" comments="false"] Credits: Pokémon tattoo by Courtney Raimondi, sushi tattoo by Kelly McGrath. ...read more
Beyond the Ink - The Lovely Madison Skye
Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. We all know how good she looks in front of the camera, but now she has flipped the script and is shooting her ...read more
No Hand? No Problem. See The World's First Prosthetic Tattoo Machine
On first glance the device looks like either a medieval torture device or the kind of accessory you would see on a Steampunk aficionado at Comic Con. Both of those guesses are wrong, as you'll see in the video below it is the world's first prosthetic tattoo machine. And it is ...read more
VIDEO: JWOWW Starts Tattoo Sleeve of Disney Characters, With a Twist!
Jenni Farley, better known as JWOWW from MTV's Jersey Shore, made headlines when she debuted a huge tattoo of a tiger inked on her hip, and again when she got a massive tat on her shoulder blade of her daughter’s name and baby footprints. Now the Snooki & JWOWW star is at it ...read more
Inked Is Looking For New Voices
Want to become a leading influencer in the tattoo society? As the tattoo community grows Inkedmag.com is looking for new voices to contribute to the site. At Inked we hope to not just reflect the culture but contribute to it and shine the light on talented individuals from the ...read more
It Was Legal to Tattoo This 12-Year-Old, But Was it Right?
A photo of a tattoo artist and his proud 12-year-old client blew up the internet this week. The tattoo was legal, but was it right? We talk to the artist responsible for the ink about the tattoo and the immediate backlash in this exclusive interview. This week Larry Ray Jackson, ...read more
EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé's 'Killing Time'
Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are reading this description before clicking play on the video above, just go ahead and do that now. It isn’t very often ...read more
Glenn Hetrick - The Man Behind the Monsters
Glenn Hetrick has devoted his life to making your wildest nightmares come to life. Have you ever imagined the horror of watching a loved one’s guts ripped open by a voracious zombie? Hetrick is the guy you turn to if you want to bring that nightmare to life. Have you ever needed ...read more
Beyond the Ink: A Trip to the Desert With Ashley Boston
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. We all know how good she looks in front of the camera, but now she has flipped ...read more
Louis Tomlinson Shows Off Tattoos in Sweet New 'Lad and Dad' Instagram Post
It’s still hard to believe that Louis Tomlinson is a father, but the 24-year-old One Direction singer appears to be embracing his role as doting dad, posting an adorable Instagram photo just last week of himself holding baby son, Freddie, and stroking his face. In the sweet snap, ...read more
Wilde About Sex
Our new resident Sex Columnist Jessica Wilde (@jessicawildemfc) is here to answer your burning sex questions—though if it burns consult an actual doctor right now. She’s not a doctor, but she once role-played as a nurse so she’s beyond qualified. Send your questions to ...read more
The New Inked Girls W/ Refen Doe and 12 More Sexy Tattooed Women
The brand new Inked Girls is available for digital download and you'll hardly believe all of the sexiness we have in store for you. Cover model Refen Doe frolics through a field wearing nothing more than a pair of Chucks and a smile. Tattoo artist and model Little Linda spends ...read more
Beyond the Ink - Take a Tour of Alysha Nett's Tattoos
Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. Alysha always makes sure to include plenty of sexy pictures of her exploits, so check back often to see what ...read more
Beyond The Ink - The Dangerously Sexy Venom Blackbird
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. Alysha always makes sure to include plenty of sexy pictures of her exploits, so ...read more
Freshly Inked Preview With Carlos Torres
Photo Gallery Follows the Text The new issue of Freshly Inked is about to hit the newsstands and you will not believe what we've got in store for you. Every page is chock full of amazing artistry and interviews with the tattooers who make it all possible. It all starts with our ...read more
Beyond the Ink - Bleed Gold With the Gorgeous Misty Mason
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. Alysha always makes sure to include plenty of sexy pictures of her exploits, so ...read more
Kenny K-Bar Tattoos Karen Civil at the Inked Guest Spot
Karen Civil is a Jane of All Trades. While helping grow the digital footprints of artists among the likes of Lil Wayne and Jeezy, the New Jersey native has simultaneously built a personal brand so reputable that Hillary Clinton employed her services at a recent campaign rally ...read more
Exclusive: SuicideGirls x Inked
Gallery Follows the Text Since 2003, the iconic brand of alternative pin-up models, SuicideGirls, has hosted a pop culture packed and nerd enticing burlesque tour known as Blackheart Burlesque. The show features high-energy burlesque performances to cult classics like Star Wars, ...read more
Deniro Farrar - Hip Hop's Biggest Bookworm
In a society where even children seem to be wildly aware of their “personal brand” it has become remarkably refreshing when you meet someone who is genuinely what they say they are. Refreshing is probably an understatement, “shocked” is a more apt description of the feeling I had ...read more
Beyond The Ink: On a Boat With Kelly Eden
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. Alysha always makes sure to include plenty of sexy pictures of her exploits, so ...read more
Nikki Nichole Has a Taste For Blood
Nikki Nichole is one of our favorite Inked Girls, or, at least she was before we learned that she was a bloodthirsty killer. OK, we know that she's not an actual killer, she's just really into Halloween. Head to the gallery below to take a gander at the sexiest slasher you've ...read more
Tattooed Model Eating a Black Whopper
The Black Whopper is probably the most-hardcore fast-food offering to come to our drive-thrus. Yes, the Black Whopper is a touch too tangy, yes, the Black Whopper turned our poo blue and green, but still, we admire the balls on the King for bringing something so \m/-looking to ...read more
Ghoulish Sweets from Sugar Spooks Part 2
We love Halloween and we love cake art, if only there was some way to bring our two great passions together. Oh wait, there is! May we present Sugar Spooks, a collaborative group of cake makers from around the world that have turned their focus toward creating some of the most ...read more
VIDEO: Day of the Dead Makeup Tutorial
After putting Madzilla fully decked out in Day of the Dead makeup on the cover of our latest issue it was only a matter of time before people would be eager to emulate her look. But it's so complex, it's difficult to even know where to start. That's why we've turned to a ...read more
Ink From New York Comic Con
Last weekend tens of thousands of people packed the Javits Center on the west side of Manhattan to attend the 2015 New York Comic Con. Among the enormous celebration of pop culture were a ton of people who weren't just dressed as their favorite characters, but they also had those ...read more
Watch Sarah Mudle Rip Off Her Own Head
We're mere hours away from October which means that tattooed model Sarah Mudle is about to begin her annual countdown to Halloween. As we showed you last year, Mudle gives herself a new look each day leading up to her favorite holiday. Last year our favorite touch was how she ...read more
An Insider's Take on Single Use Ink
Tattoo artists in New York state are scrambling to comply with a new law mandating the use of single use needles and ink. While the use of single use needles is the industry standard, single use ink is currently a rarity. In order to understand how this would effect artists ...read more
'Turbo Kid' Brings '80s Flare and a Whole Lot of Gore To the Screen
There’s a super cool movie opening this week. It’s called Turbo Kid and we here at Inked absolutely fell in mad love with the destined-to-be cult classic. If you threw The Road Warrior, The Goonies, and a video game like Mega Man all in a blender, Turbo Kid is what you would get. ...read more
Beyond the Ink: Samii Ryan x Alysha Nett Video Premiere
Picture Gallery and Exclusive Video Follow the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. Alysha always makes sure to include plenty of sexy pictures ...read more
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Behind the Scenes of August Burns Red's 'Identity'
Exclusive Video Follows the Text Mermen and metalcore make unlikely bedfellows. Thanks to a childhood spent singing along to the calypso-inspired jams in The Little Mermaid I never could have fathomed the music under the sea being anything other than upbeat and gleeful, that is, ...read more
Get in the Octagon With Ronda ArouseMe - Exclusive Pics From the MMA Porn Parody
Exclusive Photo Gallery Follows the Text There's one sure way to know that you've made it in America—when you see a porn parody being made about you. By this rationale MMA sensation Ronda Rousey has finally made it to the big time. Burning Angel is producing a new film entitled ...read more
Jon Mesa, Tattoo Artist, "A Day In the Life" Video
Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text Jon Mesa stands on the backpieces of giants (in his Converse Chuck Taylor All Star IIs). Mesa, one of the greatest contemporary tattoo artists respects the past tattooers and, with his take on the medium has updated tattoo designs to make ...read more
Beyond the Ink: Alie Layus Makes Rollerblades Sexy
Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time to time. Alysha always makes sure to include plenty of sexy pictures of her exploits, so check ...read more
Inked Exclusive Video Premiere - Moonshine Bandits 'Lady Luck'
Full Interview Follows the World Premiere Video for "Lady Luck" The Moonshine Bandits—Dusty "Tex" Dahlgren and Brett "Bird" Brooks—are no amateurs when it comes to raising hell. The duo have crafted a completely unique sound by taking cues from the hip-hop they loved and singing ...read more
Inked Presents Badass TV - Rob Zombie
Inked is lucky to present the latest project from the modern day Renaissance man Evan Seinfeld, Badass TV. Whether he is rocking faces off in one of the many bands he has been in, like Attika 7, or playing a imprisoned biker on OZ you know that Seinfeld is going to bring it. In ...read more
The Pack A.D. 'Animal' - An Inked Exclusive Video Premiere
Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Inked is pleased to host the exclusive premiere for the latest video by Vancouver-based rockers, The Pack A.D. The track is called “Animal” and the video was filmed in the band’s hometown and helmed by long-time friend and collaborator ...read more
Bath Tub Party with Samii Ryan
Alysha Nett—the gorgeous model and writer of our "Beyond the Ink" series—recently sat down withInked Girls cover model Samii Ryan for an interview. In the article, which you can read here, Nett learns about Ryan's passion for jewelry and the line that she launched. If Nett ...read more