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For more than 50 years, the Pinewood Derby has served as a rite of passage for young boys across the country. Each kid starts off with a kit containing a block of wood and four plastic wheels, then they get to go wild creating a car to race in the aforementioned race. For most ...read more
50 Sensational Stevie Nicks Tattoos
There are several musicians who will be remembered until the end of time. One of these artists is Stevie Nicks. Stevie Nicks was born in Phoenix on May 26th, 1948 and began performing folk rock music while still in high school. She met her eventual music collaborator and future ...read more
45 Lovely Chrysanthemum Tattoos
There are thousands of flowers out there and many of them make for absolutely gorgeous tattoos. One of my personal favorites to see ornament the body is the chrysanthemum, also known as a mum. The word chrysanthemum derives from the Ancient Greek words chrysos, which means gold, ...read more
In The Family
Riding is in her blood. Imogen Lehtonen has been around motorcycles her entire life. As she grew older, riding became more than just a way to get from point A to point B. “Riding has kept me in touch with my dad,” Lehtonen says. “When I was younger, I always knew I was going to ...read more
Viking-Inspired Tattoos and the Symbolism Behind Them
Vikings were arguably the most influential groups of people in the early middle ages. The Norse seafarers had a reputation as feared and fearless warriors, but they did more than just conquer and plunder. They also brought their own culture, mythology and symbolism, much of which ...read more
45 Creative Cicada Tattoos
Insects are truly fascinating creatures. Sure, I don't want to get particularly close to them, but they're very interesting beings—specifically cicadas. Cicadas are known for their wide set heads, long membranous wings and exceptionally loud songs. For many types of cicadas, they ...read more
Inked Girl of Week: Teal Linnae
This week's Inked Girl is the stunning, sexy and sensual Teal Linnae. This babe is a California beauty and she proves that blondes really do have more fun. We've curated some of her hottest shots, sets and selfies in the gallery below, take a sneaky peek at this cutie and let us ...read more
15 Tattoos of LGBTQ+ Icons
Without the help of these and more LGBTQ+ icons, we wouldn't be where we are today. Thanks to activists, musicians, politicians and public figures, we've made enormous strides in the past several decades, particularly since June 28th, 1969— the start of the Stonewall Riots. ...read more
Explosions of Color
Once you get away from the shiny skyscrapers, most cities in the world end up being pretty drab places. You can be in New York, Havana or Moscow, the architecture all ends up being the same—rows of apartment buildings in a plethora of boring muted tones. Then you come around a ...read more
Delicious Donut Tattoos
When I was a kid, I was rarely given the opportunity to pick my own breakfast. My mom was a firm believer in starting the day off with a healthy meal. As an adult, I understand this sensibility and have adopted her policy for myself. But when I was a kid, it was Hell. There were ...read more
Ska Tattoos
Int. A slightly run-down church basement. There is a table in the corner with nametags, cups and a large coffee urn upon it. We pan from the table to the middle of the room where a group of a dozen people sit on folding chairs in a circle. There is an older man in a snug fitting ...read more
Life of the Party
Picture this: You’re a tattooer heading into a day of walk-in tattoos. Your first client approaches and he’s a tough biker so you think to yourself, “Phew, this is going to be a piece of cake. This guy is going to sit like a rock.” You set up your station, put on the stencil and ...read more
35 Beautiful Bike Tattoos
As of today, there are more than one billion bicycles in existence. However, for something this influential on our world, they've been around for a relatively short period of time. The first two wheeled vehicle was created in 1817 by German Baron Karl von Drais. It was referred ...read more
Okily Dokily Ned Flanders Tattooerinos
I grew up watching the Simpsons. Yes, I know this isn't a novel revelation, basically everybody in my generation is capable of communicating with each other entirely through a series of Simpsons quotes, but stick with me for a second here. As a kid, I thought Ned Flanders was the ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Margherita Breda
This week's Inked Girl is the stunning, sensual and sexy Margherita Breda. Margherita loves spending quality time in the sun and showing social media her favorite teeny bikinis. We've curated some of her hottest sets, selfies and shots in the gallery below, take a peek at this ...read more
Lose Yourself
by Jason Goodrich Indian Motorcycles has been a smoke show of a company since their reintroduction at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2013, and the company continues to grow. Indian made their mark in the Touring and Bagger markets with The Chieftain and The Challenger. They’ve ...read more
Cow Tattoos That Are Legen-Dairy
I grew up in Texas, which means no matter where you drive, you’re bound to see a few herds of cattle on your way there, and you’re bound to know at least one person who has spent a portion of their lives raising cows. In fact, Texas has the highest number of cattle in all 50 ...read more
35 Beautiful Basquiat Tattoos
When you think of influential artists, many often think of people from Europe who've been dead for hundreds of years. However, many famous and powerful fine artists made their mark in the 20th and 21st centuries. One of these artists, is Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat was born in ...read more
Jada Pinkett Smith and Family Get Inked by Dr. Woo
Here at Inked, when we see mothers and daughters getting tattooed together, well, the room gets a little dusty if you know what I'm talking about. Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris paid a visit to Dr. Woo for a special episode of their Facebook Watch ...read more
45 Badass Gun Tattoos
Guns. Love em or hate em, they sure do make cool tattoos. Gun tattoos have been extremely popular for years, first cropping up in American Traditional. They hit their peek in the mid-2000s, when every badass hot girl had one (or if she was really tough, two) tattooed on either ...read more
Flula Borg on His New Ink, 'The Suicide Squad' and Collabing with Conan
Over the last few years, Flula Borg has delighted audiences worldwide with his spectacular and sassy brand of comedy. He's traveled the globe, interviewed athletes at the Olympics, acted in blockbuster films and made countless appearances on "Conan." Now, his latest venture has ...read more
The Skin I'm In
As tattoo collectors, we’re accustomed to seeing art imitate life. We frequently base our tattoos around our experiences, opinions and interests, which a tattoo artist manifests into beautiful designs. But for some, tattoos subconsciously become a way for life to imitate art. “I ...read more
Don't Be an Idiot: 5 Essential Tips For Taking Care of Your Tattoos This Summer
Summer 2021 is going to be one for the history books. The pandemic is winding down, people are getting vaccinated and that means we're dying to get back into the tattoo chair. We're going to be seeing tons of fresh ink this summer and a refresh on summer tattoo care will be more ...read more
10 Tattoo Trends Gen Z Loves
For decades, all we heard about was millennials. However, now it's all about Gen Z. Gen Z applies to those born between 1997-2012, making them the kids, teens and young adults of the moment. That's right fellow millennials, we're old now. There are over 68 million Gen Z-ers in ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Stefanie Lee
This week's Inked Girl is the gorgeous Stefanie Lee. This tattooed beauty hails from Belfast, Ireland, but her ink is truly out of this world. Take a peek at some of her absolute sexiest sets, selfies, and shots in the gallery below, then let us know your thoughts on this week's ...read more
75 Creative Circus Tattoos
For over 250 years, circuses have performed in cities and towns around the world—dazzling audiences with their spectacularly skilled performers. This industry and it's worldwide boom can largely be credited to Philip Astley. Astley was an English equestrian who began putting on ...read more
Dream Chaser
Photos by Mark DeLong Growing up in an impoverished corner of Washington, D.C. during the 1970s, Dave Bautista didn’t see a lot of hope in his environment. His family didn’t have much, and they were completely surrounded by the specter of crime and violence in their ...read more
50 Poppin' Soda Tattoos
Depending on where you live in the world, soft drinks go by very different names. Where I grew up in the Northeast, Soda is the preferred term. However, in the Midwest, Pop is the popular name. And throughout the South, you might hear any soda, no matter the brand, be called ...read more
45 Tattoos That Scream NYC
When it comes to tattoos inspired by New York City, we've seen hundreds of skylines, skyscrapers and depictions of the Statue of Liberty. Now, don't get me wrong, these make for great tattoos. However, there are other ways to honor NYC in a tattoo. If you've lived in New York, ...read more
Hafthor Bjornsson Loses 100 Pounds and Somehow Remains Terrifyingly Massive
It was his massive size that brought Hafthor Bjornsson into the limelight. The Icelandic strongman was once tipping the scales at over 400 pounds, a weight that seemed to make sense given his mammoth muscles and nearly 7-foot-tall frame. It did not seem possible for Bjornsson to ...read more
American Star
by Christina Lee Back in elementary school, Trippie Redd was in math class wondering about the greater significance of what he was adding up. “I figured numerology was more than numbers,” Redd says, leaning into a laptop camera from his Calabasas, California, studio. “Having a ...read more
Miami Made
Whenever you’re scrolling through Instagram and see a celebrity getting a tattoo in Miami, you can be damn sure Tatu Panda is the artist they’re visiting. Panda is the go-to guy for the It Crowd, inking up everyone from hip-hop legends to YouTube heavy weights to Latin icons. We ...read more
45 Daring Dominatrix Tattoos
Let's get one thing straight: everyone has a fetish. Fetishes are extremely common, it's not all pee play and feet, we promise! And some of the most common fetishes of all time belong under the BDSM umbrella. BDSM stands for bondage, dominance (discipline), (submission) and ...read more
55 Delightful Doll Tattoos
Growing up, many of us played with dolls. However, the time period you were born in greatly determined which kinds of dolls you played with. For example, as a child of the 1990s, I grew up playing with Barbie dolls. I can even remember being gifted a collectible Cruella de Vil ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Wolfie
This week's Inked Girl is the ultra sexy Wolfie. This tattooed babe is hot, hot, hot—but you don't need us to tell you that. We've curated some of her absolute sexiest shots, sets and selfies, take a sneaky peek of this cutie and let us know your thoughts on this week's Inked ...read more
Dream Chaser
New York is the city of dreamers. Every year, thousands travel from around the world in the hopes of making it in The City That Never Sleeps. Michelle Santana was already established as a well-known artist in Colombia when she decided to move to NYC, because she knew that this ...read more
Next Level
We will never forget 2020. Our lives were turned upside down and many of us were inspired to pursue new passions in our free time, including Bella Poarch, who joined TikTok in April. Unlike most people who merely picked up a hobby or mastered a new recipe, Poarch is now the third ...read more
Tattoos for the Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj
When Nicki Minaj releases a new single, the world stops. Regardless of whether you like her music or love it, you have to admit that she's made an incredible impact on hip-hop. Nicki Minaj was born Onika Maraj in Trinidad and she moved to Queens, New York as a child. Minaj ...read more
Happy Birthday, Dennis Rodman!
There has always been so much bluster and craziness surrounding Dennis Rodman, so it's easy to forget that long before he was palling around with North Korean dictators, before he was romantically attached to pop icons like Madonna and Carmen Electra, even before he was the ...read more
60 Babes of Video Games Tattoos
In video games, many of the most popular and well-known characters of all time have been dudes. However, over the years many notable female characters have been introduced to the gaming world. These characters have assumed many roles over time, from the cliché damsel in distress ...read more
Kourtney Kardashian Tattoos Her Heart Onto Travis Barker's Sleeve
With the end of the genre-defining reality show "Keeping Up the Kardashians" in sight, Kourtney Kardashian is trying to add some new skills to her resume before she hits the unemployment line. New video posted to her Instagram shows the eldest Kardashian sister in the early days ...read more
Barbecue Tattoos
BBQs are the absolute greatest invention of all time. OK, maybe grilling food over a fire and eating it outside isn't exactly an invention, but you get what we're saying here. The only thing better than hanging out with friends at a backyard BBQ is being trusted to man the grill. ...read more
45 Delightful Daruma Doll Tattoos
Every culture has their own good luck talismans and in Japan, Daruma Dolls are one of the most prominent examples. Daruma Dolls are modeled off of Bodhidharma, who's the founder of the Zen tradition in Buddhism. Bodhidharma was a monk who lived in China during the 5th century and ...read more
Back to Black-and-Grey
One of the biggest ways a tattoo artist can build their brand is by tattooing an A-list celebrity. This helps to put you on the international map and if the experience goes well, you’ll have a revolving door of Hollywood heavyweights. Toronto’s Scoot Mason had his celebrity ...read more
75 A-Peeling Banana Tattoos
Berries are among the most common types of fruit and there are many unexpected fruits which technically belong to this family. Berries are categorized as any fleshy fruit that grows from a single flower and don't bear a stone pit. This means that tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers ...read more
Trippy Tattoos
Get ready to go on a wild journey with us as we gaze at a gallery of tattoos that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality. Or, at the very least, they'll give you that queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach, not a bad queasy, but more like that experience you get ...read more
50 Thirst-Quenching Liquor Tattoos
Everyone (minors and sober people aside) has their favorite liquor. At the very least, they have a least favorite liquor. For me, I'm a tequila gal through and through. My go-to cocktails are margaritas, mojitos and palomas. If I'm going to do a shot, there better be salt and ...read more
55 Fearsome Apex Predator Tattoos
In the animal kingdom, all fauna is separated into predator and prey. But, the top predators have the ultimate power and they're known as apex predators. Apex predators occupy the highest trophic levels, meaning they're at the tippy top of their food chain. Throughout the world, ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Bianca Toxic
This week's Inked Girl is the intoxicating Bianca Toxic. This babe has a seriously stunning collection of tattoos and her bod is totally bangin'. We've curated some of her hottest sets, shots and selfies in the gallery below, take a peek at this bodacious beauty and let us know ...read more
Snuffy
Picture this. You’re sitting down to get a tattoo from a new artist and you’re already feeling nervous because the needle’s about to hit your skin. Then you learn that the artist you’re putting your trust into didn’t start drawing until last week. You’d likely be pretty alarmed ...read more