There are two general categories of tattoos: black ink and colored. Some people like to mix it up when it comes to their artwork, while others like to stick to one type of ink. For anyone who's a fan ...

San Antonio is one of the top tattoo cities in the nation and now, local tattoo artists are using new machines and ink to create convincing and even photo-realistic illusions on their clients’ skin.

Robert Pho is one of the finest black-and-gray realism tattoo artists on the planet. Collectors from around the world fly to his Honolulu studio for a chance to lie on his table. A wealthy patron once ...

Tattooing is the sixth-fastest growing industry in the U.S. with more than 21,000 shops across the nation and 40% of Americans under the age of 35 sporting ink of some kind. According to the market ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In a world where art forms evolve with every blink, the tattoo industry has witnessed a ground-breaking revolution of its own – the ...

If you or someone you know has tattoos, you might recognize this style of tattooing that's become really popular at the moment. It's called black and gray realism. Shereen Marisol Meraji from our Code ...

Tattoos are one of the most personal forms of body modification that you can get. Everything from the design to the type of ink used can be highly customized to fit your personal preferences. If ...

Nigel Parangan’s journey into the tattoo industry is one of unexpected passion, bold decisions, and relentless dedication. Growing up in the Bay Area, tattooing was never part of his original plan. In ...

A popular style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East LA's Chicano culture. It moved from California prisons in the 1970s to high-end tattoo shops worldwide. If you or ...