Most of us enthusiasts know that healing tattoos is a concentrated effort that must be taken seriously. However, I personally am a believer that it is a far more simple process than many make it out to be. I have healed over 700 hours worth of tattoo work as well as many laser treatments over my 11+ year tattoo collecting...
Jim Jones Tattoo By Kelly Doty Done on Jeff Garnett 1 Session 7 Hours “In today’s society, opinions become followed with cult like, blind dedication” This is my Jim Jones tattoo by Kelly Doty. If you don’t know, Jim Jones was a cult leader in the 1970’s who manipulated more than 900 followers into committing suicide. Before anyone gets worked up, let me be...
Muah Thai Tattoo By Matt Jordan Done on Zach Thornton 4 sessions total- 35-36 hours for Muay Thai piece 1 seven hour session for Mayo piece "You can’t grasp the beauty of something without experiencing some chaos or adversity." This is a Muay Thai piece that represents respect, peace of mind, and mental toughness in the face of adversity. It pays tribute to the sport...
As tattoo enthusiasts and collectors, we often spend copious amounts of time researching artists and studios to find the best fit for the job, hunting down solid reference photos, and working hard in life to be able to afford high quality tattoos. But what about once the tattoo is complete? If you want to have a piece that looks as good...
Let’s face it… smooth, shaved tattoos make them more visible, sharp, and crisp looking. Removing hair and dead skin cells that might cover up and cloud the ink helps expose tattoos. Hair can obscure some fine details and line work, and shaving can really make them pop. It takes a little time and effort to keep tattoos shaved and smooth,...