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Watercolor Tattoos: What I've Learned From Three Years of Research

Watercolor tattoos: understanding the controversial style, how they age differently, artist debates, and realistic expectations for watercolor ink longevity.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 1, 2025

Celtic Tattoos: Researching the History Behind the Knots

Celtic tattoos: researching the history behind Celtic knotwork, understanding the difference between historical and modern designs, and approaching Celtic heritage respectfully.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 24, 2025

Horror and Dark Art Tattoos: Celebrating Macabre Imagery

Horror and dark art tattoos: from classic horror movie icons to modern macabre artwork, exploring the appeal of dark imagery, gothic aesthetics, and finding artists who specialize in horror.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 27, 2025

Tribal Tattoo Evolution: From Traditional Sacred Art to Contemporary Style

Tribal tattoos: understanding their cultural origins, the 1990s trend, cultural appropriation concerns, and the difference between authentic traditional and modern tribal-inspired designs.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 20, 2025

Script and Lettering Tattoos: Choosing the Right Font and Placement

Script and lettering tattoos: choosing fonts, avoiding common mistakes, placement considerations, size and readability, and ensuring your text tattoo ages well.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 13, 2025

Biomechanical Tattoos: Where Machinery Meets Organic Form

Explore biomechanical tattoos: H.R. Giger's influence, the fusion of organic and mechanical elements, 3D realism techniques, and finding artists who specialize in bio-mech.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 6, 2025

White Ink Tattoos: What I've Learned About This Subtle (and Tricky) Style

Explore white ink tattoos: the subtle specialty technique, how they age and heal differently, visibility challenges on different skin tones, and realistic expectations.

Posted by Scott on Monday, September 15, 2025

Geometric Tattoos: What I've Learned About Precision and Meaning in Modern Design

Explore geometric tattoos: sacred geometry, mathematical precision in tattoo design, dotwork techniques, and finding artists who specialize in geometric patterns.

Posted by Scott on Monday, September 8, 2025

Portrait Tattoos: What I've Learned About the Challenge of Realism

Explore portrait tattoos: the technical challenges of realistic portraiture, what makes a great portrait artist, and how to choose the right artist for memorial or family portraits.

Posted by Scott on Monday, September 1, 2025

Neo-Traditional Tattoos: What I've Learned From Two Years of Research

Explore neo-traditional tattoos: bold lines meet Art Nouveau elegance. Learn the history, key artists, and what makes this style unique.

Posted by Scott on Monday, February 10, 2025