Articles
Tattoo and Piercing Waikiki: Where Island History Meets Contemporary Art
Waikiki is known for sunsets and resorts, but its tattoo culture runs deep. Victor Ko of Black Palette Tattoo explores the history of kakau, modern safety standards, and why ink is the ultimate "living souvenir”.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Justas Jurkevičius
Lithuanian artist Justas Jurkevičius (Green Buddha Tattoo Studio) shares his journey from audiovisual art to tattooing. Discover his focus on Baltic pagan motifs, his work in ceramics, and his perspective on 10 years in the industry.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Elijah Rain
San Diego artist Elijah Rain specializes in intricate sacred geometry and dotwork. In this Q&A, he discusses starting his tattoo career at 29, the crossover between music and ink, and managing the pressure of permanence.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Eugene Perez
Meet Eugene Perez, a tattoo artist at Fresh INK in Burlington, Ontario. He opens up about the resurgence of tribal art, the pressure of permanent canvases, and the business of being an artist.