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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.