Tattoo culture is ever-changing, and a new generation of clients is changing the definition of “tribal.” Cybersigilism, bio-organic, and digital tribal tattoos feature bold and well-defined graphics, futuristic imagery, organic designs, and Y2K style aesthetics. These tattoos are…
Australia has a distinctly Australian tattoo scene. The idea of a visual language emerging from a colonial society influenced by transportation, prison, isolation, and sailors slowly developed into a visual language that became linked to working-class identity, outlaw…
The furtive revolution is making its mark in the streets of the technology start-ups of Melbourne and the design firms of Sydney's Surry Hills. Gone are the days when tattoos used to be the preserve of sailors, rebels,…
Tattoos of Australia's coastlines have been a popular choice among tattoo enthusiasts for a long time. Palm trees, crashing waves, compass designs, or simple geographic coordinates were used for years by surfers, divers, and beach lovers to mark…
This is a certain type of anxiety that occurs approximately thirty minutes into a tattooing session. You are on the table, the needle is buzzing, and you look at your arm- a collection of your favorite flash designs,…
You have made up your mind to take the jump into hyper-realistic tattooing. You have discovered your artist, browsed through his portfolio, and are fantasizing about your fabulous portrait or landscape right onto your skin. It is an…
Bali has been a worldwide shrine to tattoo artists. Nevertheless, the tattoo scene on the island has taken a different approach in the year 2026, where the tattoo industry has moved away from being a traditional souvenir to…
Getting a tattoo is a strict personal choice, yet there is one more dimension in Australia: our fierce, glorious sun. The colour against black and grey discussion is not only about beauty, but it is also a pragmatic…