Marie Sena

Marie Sena is an amazing tattoo artist and my personal favorite ever. She's talented excellent and has one of the most amazing blend of styles when it comes to tattooing and i am proud to have her artwork on this blog. Marie has tattooed hundreds of people and her work is the greatest inspiration for mine in enjoy everything about her tattoo style and you should too.
The work Marie does is a unique blend of prison ink, old school, and irezumi with lots of color and style but the motifs of all of them. She has excellent color blends and styling and i always enjoy scrolling through her blog to find the gems.

Viola von Hell

Violeta Pilar Bea was born in Rome in 1979. Curiosity of learning the port structured to undertake studies , from artsy to digital design , to movie special effects , but the drive to make a mark on the perennial skin led her to choose the totalitarian path as the Art of Tattoo . She attended since girl tattoo studios , to meet her teacher and dear friend Fabio Stazi of the Swang Song of Rome, who teaches with passion and the art of tattooing began as a first collaboration with the Swan Song of Rome that all period (2006) was the second studio Luca Mamone . In 2006 she joined the workshop of tattoos, Franco Cecconi , where he was fortunate to find a family of valid colleagues like Andrea Cecconi , Mallo and Koke . Participated in major Italian convention in 2009 and was interviewed for Tattoo Italy thanks to Margaret Baleni . She began working with firms such as Electric Tattoing of Viareggio, Vertigo Tattoo of Trent, the Tattoo Workshop in Milan, Unbreakable Tattoo Shop in Piacenza , Track Bastard of Lecco and the Adrenaline Follonica ; In the latter has the good fortune to work with Bruno Todisco and Rino Valente , the same fortune that allowed her to see firsthand many progessionisti always work , so you always have different impulses that lead to the research and improvement that has never end . In December 2011, she decided to give a different direction to their professionalism by accepting the proposal of Fabio Stazi together to open the Ten Bells Tattoo in Rome, and the rest will be discovered. She also collaborates with attivatimente Mondo Bizzarro Gallery in Rome , as a curator of exhibits on the world of tattoo.
The Ten Bells Tattoo

London International Tattoo Convention

Coming up soon for the summer fashion kick-off is the London Tattoo Convention! The largest gathering of artists, enthusiasts, and even just passerby's to see the best artwork and ink from all over the globe! This convention happens every year at the kick off of the summer fashion season when all new releases of artwork, styles, and fashions all centered around the beautiful art that is tattooing. Many famous labels, celebs, and artists all gathered under one roof to showcase everything they got.
Plenty of new styles and types of artwork are sure to be unveiled this year! I, for one, am very excited for this special occasion to meet every panel there and maybe get some new ink while i'm at it! this will be sure to be an interesting 5 days all leading up to the awards ceremony.
So if you're planning a big trip, live in the London area, or rich and a tattoo enthusiast come on down and see the London Tattoo Covention!

Brooklyn Art Show

Looking for something cool to do tonight in Brooklyn? Head over to the Ladies, Ladies! Art Show 2014 at Eight of Swords Tattoo in Williamsburg.

Curated by Miss Elvia and friend of Tattoosday, Magje Serpica, this art show kicks off tonight with an opening party, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

This is the third incarnation of this event that celebrated women tattoo artists and their work.

Artists include Rose Hardy, Ashley Love, Kate Hellenbrandt, Kit King, Drew Linden, Karen Glass, Alix Ge, Anna Melo, Mina Aoki, Marie Sena, Alexandra Skarsgård, Debra Yarian, Lara Scotton, Bruna Yonashiro, Gillian Goldstein, Miss Marshall, Lola Garcia, Viola von Hell, Zoe Bean, Dana Melissa Dixon, and many more.

The event is sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and Jack From Brooklyn.

There will be an after party held at Passenger Bar (S3rd and Roebling). Drink specials all night with the show flyer, so be sure to pick one up before you leave!

Come one, come all, and celebrate some amazing female tattoo artists.
Ladies! Ladies! Art show

Full Coloure Tattoo Sleeve

Prison Ink

Prison and biker tats are a very unique style of tattooing. The style is characterized by heavy ink, skulls, or religious emblems.  Originating in prisons where colored ink was impossible to get. Back then these tattoos were only worn by prison inmates, ex-cons, and bikers. But like all styles they have been modernized for everyone. this classic grungy style holds a special place in my heart because of its edgy look and old school aesthetic is always a good addition to most peoples' canvas.
More classic versions will most times, if not always, feature the same source material (i.e skulls, praying hands, crosses, etc.). These are the most common motifs, however, there are many more!
The biker distinction brings a whole new element of hogs, hot rods, babes, and biker symbols and ideas.
This style is always evolving and changing improving as it adapts to every changing times. However a medium sized black and white skull tattoo to piss of authority is always a great choice!

Irezumi

Irezumi is traditional Japanese tattooing. This style is an amazing tattoo that's always a crowd pleaser. This tattooing style dates back to early Japanese and Chinese when tattooing began showing status rather than branding. Common motifs for these tattoos include: Koi, Dragons, Tigers, Snakes, Cherry Blossoms, Samurai, Geishas, and most common Buddhas.
The style itself has been popularized these days for it's use of bright colors core themes and often wild aesthetics. Modernization has been done on a lot of these tattoos such as using modern characters (i.e. Darth Vader) in traditional scenes. These tattoos always have a nice look if done correctly. Like "old school" tattoos they are made to last and don't often fade away.