Judi Batchelor was appalled years ago when two of her sons got tattoos. The 84-year-old retired educator grew up in a time when only rough characters had tattoos. “People just didn’t get them, it was ...

Tattoos have long been a way for people to express their personal style, beliefs, and creativity. However, the commitment to permanent ink can be daunting for some, leading many to seek alternatives ...

United States Coast Guard members put their lives on the line while covering a lot of ocean. Now, Coasties are able to cover a lot more of their bodies with ink, because the Coast Guard recently eased ...

PRINCESS ANNE, MD -- Growing up, Dave Cutlip dreamed of being a rock star. But when he was only making $25 a day from music shows, he chose the next best career path – a tattoo artist. Today, he has ...

The tattoo industry has long been a male-dominated space with a troubling problem. Stories of hostile work environments, power imbalances and misconduct have revealed a highly toxic culture. On social ...

For purveyors of an artform that’s famously permanent, tattoo artists sure like to switch things up. In studios and shops around the world, younger artists are challenging the traditional ways of ...