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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.