Tattoos

June 19, 2017

30+ Mother-Daughter Tattoos Celebrating Their Special Life-Long Bond

Tattoos are often thought of as something just for the younger generations. But as we've seen, there are also older folks that rock some amazing ink. As attitudes towards body art continue to evolve, people that were once opposed tattoos are now open to the idea—like moms. Rather than steering clear of these permanent adornments, some choose to embrace them and make the experience one that they share with their offspring.

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May 29, 2017

Amazing Photos Reveal the Work of Britain’s First Tattoo Artist in Victorian Times

In Victorian England, Sutherland Macdonald stands out as the country's first professional tattoo artist. After James Cook‘s trip to the South Pacific, where the crew was exposed to Polynesian inking culture, tattoos began to trickle into society, growing in popularity through the years. For his part, Macdonald was said to have been exposed to tattooing in the 1880s while with the British Army.

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May 15, 2017

Artist Uses Single Continuous Line to Create Striking Minimalist Tattoos

In 2015, we were mesmerized by Berlin-based artist Mo Ganji‘s collection of simplistic yet stunning line tattoos. Rendered only in black ink, each minimalist tattoo is created using a single, continuous line. Even with such a limited composition, Ganji is able to aptly represent and capture the recognizable contours of people and animals. In order to “create simple images with a strong impact,” Ganji employs a characteristic aesthetic that is understated yet bold.

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April 13, 2017

People are Wearing Floral Watercolors as Temporary Tattoos

Nowadays, there are plenty of options for people who want to rock beautiful body art but aren't ready to commit to a permanent tattoo. Tattly has helped revolutionize the temporary tattoo industry by creating gorgeous designs that'll adorn your skin for up to a week. One of their latest sets features temporary watercolor tattoos that, when worn, look as though they could be the real thing.

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