News and Views - Body Art Current Events and Editorial Commentary
This page will keep you up-to-date on current events and news items that relate to tattoos, body piercings, body art, tattoo studios, tattoo artists and other similar topics. It will also direct you to editorial commentaries written in response to current events, as well as as where to go to voice your own opinions on such.
Demi Lovato Explains Her New Wrist Tattoos
Demi Lovato, one of the few young celebrities making smart choices, explains why her most recent tattoos are a tribute to her fans as well as a reminder to herself.
The Selling of Legal Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia in Tattoo Shops
Is it acceptable for a tattoo shop to sell legal drugs such as Spice, and legal drug paraphernalia such as water pipes, rolling papers and incense? Do head shops and tattoo shops go hand in hand, or should they be kept separate?
Noel the Freak - Inside the Mind of a Body Manipulation Artist
What possesses an intelligent person to hang heavy objects from their eye sockets and pierce large hooks through their flesh? Meet Noel the Freak and find out why he does what he does.
Tattoos and the Economy
How is the current economic situation affecting the body art industry? Are collectors still getting inked as usual and are shops still busy, or is the financial crisis hitting us as hard as it's hitting so many other art and hobby based businesses?
Inside the Breaking and Making of a Guiness Book World Record
See what happens on the inside of breaking and making the world record for the most tattoos in a 24-hour period.
The Art Fusion Experiment - Bridging the Gap Between Tattooing and Fine Art
What started out as a hotel room experiment in collaborative tattoo art between Paul Booth and Filip Leu has blossomed into a movement that is changing the very face of tattooing and bridging the gap between the fine art world and tattoo.
Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies Show - May 31, 2008
Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies show - May 31, 2008
See You In Hell!
Time is running out to make plans to attend The Hell City Tattoo Festival. After talking with Durb Morrison about the show, I believe Hell City is one of the most impressive convention efforts in the country. Now in its sixth year running, it’s only getting bigger and better.
Is H2Ocean Making False Claims About Their Products?
Fakir Intensives has made accusations against H2Ocean, alleging that the company has deliberately made false claims about its product's safety and effectiveness. In addition, they have brought the APP in the middle of the matter, demanding that they take action against H2Ocean. Are H2Ocean products unsafe? Find out what H2Ocean has to say in their defense.
Woman Opens Tattoo School In Son's Memory
A woman uses her son's life insurance to open a tattoo school in his memory, even though she clearly has no idea what she's doing.
The Tattoos of Saving Abel
In a unique and casual interview, the members of the southern rock band Saving Abel, talk about their tattoos and the love of ink.
Hell City Roundup - May 2010 Tattoo Convention Notes
My synopsis of the May 2010 Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, Ohio.
Interview With Buckcherry - Josh Todd and Xavier Muriel Talk Tattoos
I had the opportunity to interview two members of the rock band, Buckcherry - Josh Todd (lead singer) and Xavier Muriel (drums) about their tattoos. Find out how tattoos actually brought the band together and why Josh wouldn't want his daughter to date a heavily tattooed guy like himself.
Tattoo Conventions 2012
Dates and information for tattoo events throughout the U.S.-2012