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The world has changed. Fundamentally. The rise of the machine is here. It arrived quietly without fuss or commotion. If you don’t believe it or want to do something about it, forget it. AI tools are too easy to access,...

Magic Magic is the word used when describing that special feeling a favourite tool, technique or ink is pulled from the rack for use. Most often we hear it in reference to an artist’s favourite tattoo coil machine. Those coils...

We caught up with American tattooist and machine maker, Brandyn Feldman while attending the 10th NZ Tattoo & Art Festival in New Plymouth, New Zealand. An absolutely wild time with friends old and new amongst the crowds of thousands and...

TOP TATTOO TONES 2022 2022 was a massive year for tattoo. Artists and their clients were excited about new artwork and bookings were full, plus conventions returned to the calendar. So when it came to artists ink choices we were...

The black panther design, particularly the "Crawling Panther," is one of the most iconic images in tattoo history and a powerful representation of American traditional style that emerged in the past few decades. The appeal of this design is the...

We seek to honour Des’ contribution to this world. With the help of members of the tattoo community who shared a love for Des Connolly and his work, we put together the pieces of his story, uncovering what has - to this point - been missing. 

With more and more tattoo needle brands and configurations coming to the market, it's easy to get confused with the variety. So allow us to give you some clarity.

"As crazy as it can sound, I want to give back to the tattoo gods for allowing me to be good at this, to form my life based on this beautiful old craft." - Brandyn Feldman Maryland USA based Brandyn...