Has this given birth to the age of cyborg tattoo artists? As reported in New Scientist, a group of design students in France have hacked a 3D printer, turning it into an automated tattoo machine. This was done as part of a workshop at the ENSCI-Les Ateliers design school in Paris. At first the students started off with non-permanent tattoos. Then, satisfied with the results, they decided to hook up a tattoo machine and get the real thing. One of the trickiest parts was keeping the skin taut for an accurate drawing. The result? A simple (but precise) circle on...

Taschen, an art book publisher, is known for their collections of vivid images. The books cover a broad range of topics, everything from supermodel Kate Moss to expressionist painter Mark Rothko. Taschen is all about colors and visuals, and so it made sense that they decided to re-release 1000 Tattoos, a book on the history of body art. The images include Maori tribesmen and the first female tattoo artists. The book is out now and can be purchased from their website or from Taschen stores in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. For a taste, you can check out Buzzfeed, which posted...

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In this month's issue of Total Tattoo magazine, writer Mel Noir discusses the popularity of laser tattoo removal and what this means for the tattoo industry. Mel admits that she has a few poorly done tattoos from her younger days when she wasn't terribly picky in her designs. Up until recently, she just accepted these tattoos and never considered removing them or covering them up. However, with the increasingly popularity of establishments offering tattoo removal, sometimes in the tattoo shop itself, she began to weigh the pros and cons. In its long history, tattoos were known for being permanent. Even...

After four years at High Voltage Tattoo, artist Dan Smith decided to open his own studio located in Tustin, CA called Captured Tattoo. His new appointment only studio opened this past May and he and his fellow artists have been keeping busy doing amazing work. By Dan Smith By Danny Derrick By Kyle Krowell Other artists including Stefano C, Shaun Topper, and Kris Magnotti have shown their support by providing Dan’s shop with original artwork. Dan and his artists are continuing to do incredible work so make sure to book your appointment early, as they are sure to fill up...

Tattoos used to identify individuals is not a new trend. For many years, soldiers have tattooed their personal information on themselves such as their social security numbers and blood type just in case they lose their dog tags. A trend that’s becoming more common is tattooing medical conditions such as diabetes, allergies, or DNR instructions.download movie Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 2015 now Surprisingly, even some doctors have embraced the idea. Dr. Ed Friedlander, a pathologist from Kansas City, has “No CPR” tattooed on his chest so it will be clear for another doctor or first responder to see his...

"People who were interested in visual art had a blindspot about tattooing - which is a visual art form you see every day. How can you not be interested in that? It has a history just like any visual art that's well worth exploring..." It's estimated that nearly 25% of women in the United States are tattooed, while the percentage of men is close to 20%. With more women having body art than men, it would seem as though the majority of tattoo artists would be women although this isn't the case. This is just one of the many topics...

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"A tattoo is a sign of free will and that does not harm the freedom of anyone else..." Whenever we hear a story regarding the advancement of tattoos in today's society, we most definitely feel inclined to share and promote the positivity. As we have discussed in our past entries, the acceptance of tattoos in society have been a long, continual journey. From once being frowned upon, tattoos are now being received in a better light. The proof is in the story of Czech presidential candidate, Vladimir Franz, who is 90% covered in tattoos. Franz graduated from law school with...

A Siberian mummy, known as the Ukok Princess, has been revealed in Russia. One of the most notable characteristics of the mummy, was the intricate tattoos that adorned her body. There was also a man that was found close to the Princess, who was also covered with similar tattoos. According to the lead researcher, “Compared to all tattoos found by archaeologists around the world, those on the mummies of the Pazyryk people are the most complicated, and the most beautiful. More ancient tattoos have been found, like the Ice Man found in the Alps – but he only had lines,...