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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Misha Bardak

Nuremberg-based blackwork and ornamental tattoo artist Misha Bardak on teaching himself the craft, the Roman numeral story that still makes him laugh, and why every tattoo artist needs to be a psychologist.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Ashish Gupta

Mumbai-based tattoo artist Ashish Gupta on fine line realism, ten years of skin-as-canvas, and why reading a client's comfort level is half the job.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Laura Arroz

Berlin and Barcelona-based tattoo artist Laura Arroz on starting in handpoke, her anime-influenced "cute tattoos," big back pieces, and why kindness is the bare minimum.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: AnEcho

Puerto Rico-based tattoo artist AnEcho on illustrative blackwork, the apprenticeship she didn't know she was getting, and the tattoo she couldn't charge for.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Vic Tamian

Tattoo artist Vic Tamian on apprenticeship, black and gray, chasing trends and handling the pressure of no undo button. Fifteen years between Little Falls and Manhattan.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Kevin Ligabue on Japanese Geometry, Heavy Blackwork, and the Art of Non-Attachment

Kevin Ligabue left tech and oil to open Future Ink Tattoo in Oakland. A conversation about Japanese Geometry, heavy blackwork, suminagashi, and why ego is the hardest skill to master in tattooing.

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Day One Ink: Bryant Howerton on Surrealism, Steady Hands, and Tattooing With Ashes

Before tattooing at Day One Ink in Westminster CA, Bryant Howerton drew custom trading cards for Marvel. A conversation about surrealist ink, floral tattoos, and the stories behind the most meaningful pieces he's done.

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Where Form Emerges. Between Canvas, Skin, and the Inner World

Lebanese tattoo artist and painter Houssam Mahmoud Gebara works between realism and surrealism, exploring how fine art and tattooing both emerge from the same inner movement.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Manny Lebowski

Sevilla-based tattoo artist and musician Manny Lebowski discusses his journey from graphic design to opening his own studio, Ornare, and the importance of solid technique.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Mariano / TRADITIONAL TATTOOS, Berlin

Berlin-based tattoo artist Mariano discusses his journey into American traditional tattoos, his punk rock roots, and the timeless aesthetic of bold line work.

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From Graphic Design to Fine Line Ink: Meet Ella Baer, the Tattoo Artist Bringing Psychedelic Precision to DFW

Dallas-Fort Worth tattoo artist Ella Baer shares her journey from corporate graphic design to creating fine line, psychedelic ink in a private studio.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Bone Merchant

Burbank tattoo artist Loch, known as Bone Merchant, discusses his self-taught journey into tattooing. Learn how he tackles illustrative gothic realism after just 8 months in the industry.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Albert T. Colon (a.k.a. Power Dude)

Albert T. Colon of Dudes Tattoos in the Bronx shares his 25-year journey in the industry. See his art and learn why this veteran artist uses 3D programs for shading and his strict rule for AI in tattoo design.

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Tattoo and Piercing Waikiki: Where Island History Meets Contemporary Art

Waikiki is known for sunsets and resorts, but its tattoo culture runs deep. Victor Ko of Black Palette Tattoo explores the history of kakau, modern safety standards, and why ink is the ultimate "living souvenir”.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Justas Jurkevičius

Lithuanian artist Justas Jurkevičius (Green Buddha Tattoo Studio) shares his journey from audiovisual art to tattooing. Discover his focus on Baltic pagan motifs, his work in ceramics, and his perspective on 10 years in the industry.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Elijah Rain

San Diego artist Elijah Rain specializes in intricate sacred geometry and dotwork. In this Q&A, he discusses starting his tattoo career at 29, the crossover between music and ink, and managing the pressure of permanence.

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Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Eugene Perez

Meet Eugene Perez, a tattoo artist at Fresh INK in Burlington, Ontario. He opens up about the resurgence of tribal art, the pressure of permanent canvases, and the business of being an artist.