Tattoos

September 27, 2019

Tattoo Artist Creates Gothic Nature-Inspired Tattoos That Look Like Old Lithographs

When Melbourne-based artist Annita Maslov isn’t illustrating, she’s in her tattoo studio translating her intricate pen and ink drawings into body art. With a focus on historical, gothic, and nature-inspired motifs, she renders each monochrome design in black ink, dot by dot, resulting in incredible works that look just like old lithographs etched onto the skin.

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August 9, 2019

102-Year-Old Tattooist Is Keeping an Ancient Philippine Tattoo Tradition Alive

At 102 years old, Whang-Od Oggay (who also goes by Whang-od or Maria Oggay) is helping to keep an ancient tradition alive in the Kalinga province of the Philippines. She’s the country’s oldest mambabatok, a traditional Kalinga tattooist. Each morning at dawn, Whang-Od wakes to craft a mixture of ink from pine soot and water in preparation to apply hand-tapped tattoos on the bodies of people from around the world.

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April 29, 2019

Artist Creates Embroidered Patch Tattoos That Look Like They’re Stitched into Skin

Tattooist Eduardo “Duda” Lozano is the pioneer of the patch tattoo that has taken the world by storm. Just three months ago, the Brazilian creative began to ink designs that look as though they are stitched into the skin. Just like a real embroidered patch, Lozano’s pop culture-inspired work has thread lines that mimic the satin stitch as well as the binding that keeps the edges from fraying.

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October 11, 2018

You Can Try on a New Leg Tattoo Every Day With These Patterned Tights

If you’re considering getting leg sleeve tattoos, design-duo Gabby and Idan (aka tattoosocks) have a created a way for you to test out different placements and designs without committing to permanent ink. The Bulgaria-based artists create artistically patterned tights, featuring a range of motifs that almost look like real tattoos. The tattoosocks collection features nature-inspired illustrations, including exotic birds, foxes, flowers, and even surprisingly stylish octopi.

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