
Many people balk at the idea of getting a tattoo for fear that it'll look bad when they grow older. While that's a matter of personal taste, these older tattooed folks are here to show you that their tattoos are just as awesome now as they were back then.
Many people balk at the idea of getting a tattoo for fear that it'll look bad when they grow older. While that's a matter of personal taste, ...

Large and obvious birthmarks can make school life hard for children, but a couple of caring parents in the UK have found a controversial way to combat this issue. Tanya and Adam Phillips got huge tattoos stretching up their right legs to match the birthmark that their 18-month-old daughter, Honey-Rae, has on her leg.
Large and obvious birthmarks can make school life hard for children, but a couple of caring parents in the UK have found a controversial way to combat this issue.

I don't think these people understand that a tattoo is permanent
I don't think these people understand that a tattoo is permanent

The incorporation of modern art into tattoo design is gaining steam world-wide, and one of the tattoo artists at the forefront of this movement is Chaim Machlev, whose beautiful line tattoos often look like complex geometric simulations that we’d normally expect to see on a computer screen. He previously worked as an IT manager, beginning his tattoo work in 2012, so we’re wondering if his designs might have been influenced by coiled cabled or bouncing screensavers.
The incorporation of modern art into tattoo design is gaining steam world-wide, and one of the tattoo artists at the forefront of this movement is Chaim Machlev, ...

A good tattoo artist is hard to find, but a good tattoo artist that really knows how to do a cover-up is an absolute gem. These people's tats were transformed from "ugh" to "AWESOME" thanks to some incredible artists that know if your ink is going to be there forever, it should be something you're proud to show off.
A good tattoo artist is hard to find, but a good tattoo artist that really knows how to do a cover-up is an absolute gem.

Though almost every father can recount the many defining stages in his child's life over the years, not every father chooses to immortalize them, one-at-a-time, as tattoos scattered along his arm. But that's exactly what this dad from Peterborough, Ontario is doing.
Though almost every father can recount the many defining stages in his child's life over the years, not every father chooses to immortalize them, one-at-a-time, as tattoos scattered along his arm.

Tattoos are forever. This is the reason that couple tattoos are such a crazy huge risk. True love SHOULD last forever, but let's face it—it doesn't always hapen that way. But some couples DO get it right. And in some extremely lucky cases, these couples have the foresight to get some subtle, but amazing, tattoos to match their love.
Tattoos are forever. This is the reason that couple tattoos are such a crazy huge risk. True love SHOULD last forever, but let's face it—it doesn't always hapen that way.

“Digital X-Ray: Tattoo’d” is a book project using the iPad to show off hidden tattoos. Using the iPad as an “x-ray” we see the art hidden underneath clothes. Along with the photos, the book will feature the reason why the models got their specific tattoos. This is a sample of the project.
“Digital X-Ray: Tattoo’d” is a book project using the iPad to show off hidden tattoos. Using the iPad as an “x-ray” we see the art hidden underneath clothes.

If Stu Pagdin is your tattoo artist, you should consider yourself lucky
If Stu Pagdin is your tattoo artist, you should consider yourself lucky

If you can't create a work of art yourself, you might as well turn your body into one.
If you can't create a work of art yourself, you might as well turn your body into one.

This 45 year old man with a wife and three children was an ordinary dad when one day he decided to do something very extraordinary.
This 45 year old man with a wife and three children was an ordinary dad when one day he decided to do something very extraordinary.

A missed goal from the World Cup had a big impact on this man. Now it's a part of him forever.
A missed goal from the World Cup had a big impact on this man. Now it's a part of him forever.

These tattoos are usually comprised of a few totally unrelated tats, mixed and matched to create weird, wonderful little narratives and images. Each one includes a list of exactly which tattoos were featured in each design.
These tattoos are usually comprised of a few totally unrelated tats, mixed and matched to create weird, wonderful little narratives and images.

Tattooist Jay Freestyle, who is based in Amsterdam, creates what only can be described as works of art that last forever on his clients' skin. His style is freehand – without any sketch or stencil and he inks the incredible drawings straight onto body parts. They might look expertly planned, but the swashes of colour, detailed line work and geometric shapes are all the result of some clever improvisation.
Tattooist Jay Freestyle, who is based in Amsterdam, creates what only can be described as works of art that last forever on his clients' skin.

It’s normal to make some mistakes in life, even ones whose consequences don’t just go away in a week or two. However, when you make a permanent decision (like getting a tattoo, adopting a pet or having a child) you should probably think it through. Sometimes it’s easy to avoid huge mistakes…
These people? They definitely didn’t think about what they were doing for too long. That’s how they ended up doing something so ridiculous… and you’re bound to feel better about your own life after...
It’s normal to make some mistakes in life, even ones whose consequences don’t just go away in a week or two.

According to a recent Newsweek article, lately there's been a dramatic rise in the tattoo genre realism. No longer relegated to sculpture or painting, realism has taken over the tattoo world. In an attempt to depict people and things as accurately as possible, tattoo artists like Nikko Hurtado, Stefano Alcantara, and Paul Acker have been creating incredibly detailed portraits that look like they could be photographs.
Tattoos have come a long way since since the 1960s when tattooing was...
According to a recent Newsweek article, lately there's been a dramatic rise in the tattoo genre realism. No longer relegated to sculpture or painting, realism has taken over the tattoo world.

Some consider the body the greatest canvas
Some consider the body the greatest canvas

1000 Tattoos explores the art of tattoos, past and present, and from all around the world.
1000 Tattoos explores the art of tattoos, past and present, and from all around the world.

After 18 years of regret this man is finally monkey free...
After 18 years of regret this man is finally monkey free...
