4 min read To the Western world, tattoos and deviancy intertwined for centuries since Roman times, but the impact of a Polynesian islander, Omai, re-established a positive reception of inking in 18th-century Europe. James Cook’s crew returned to England from their expedition to the South Pacific with Omai, whose tattoos vowed the London society and […]
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6 Powerful Symbols of Independence
4 min read Symbols are the words of mankind. They have grown with us since [...]
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3 Rebellious Actions That Make You a Better Tattoo Artist
4 min read  rebel (noun) one who rebels or participates in a rebellion Artists [...]
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The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Tattoo Cartridge
4 min read Previously, I walked you through the evolution of the tattoo needle and [...]
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Omai: A Tahitian’s Influence on the Reception of Tattoo
4 min read To the Western world, tattoos and deviancy intertwined for centuries since Roman [...]
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Taper vs. Bugpin: What is the Difference?
4min read Though taper and bugpin are essential bits of the tattoo equipment, their terms [...]
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