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  • Tattoo Dermatology: Physiological References for Tattoo Artists and Practitioners

    Tattoo Dermatology: Physiological References for Tattoo Artists and Practitioners

    The Story Behind the Project: In spring 2023, I began a project aimed at visualizing the current science of tattoo dermatology. By the fall, the idea had snowballed into a 14 medical illustrations, using data sourced from scientific studies ranging from the past 40 years, which I copyrighted, printed, and circulated… Read more

  • How do colour tattoos work?

    How do colour tattoos work?

    Jump to: Ink Composition Colour tattoo behaviours Design Applications Tattoo dermatology 101: Part ii There’s something undeniably enticing about colour tattoos. They are vibrant, bold, and certainly stand out in the sea of black and grey tattoos. Colour is new and unpredictable; subjective and natural. Colour inspires choice, individuality, and chaos.… Read more

  • How does skin retain ink?

    How does skin retain ink?

    Having a practical understanding of skin is essential. Having niche understanding of macrophage behaviour in the dermis? That’s just fun Read more

  • Defining “Stick and Poke” Tattoos

    Defining “Stick and Poke” Tattoos

    Stick and poke is a broad term used to describe any tattoos that don’t use a machine. But because it can refer to so many different techniques and contexts, it has become a confusing and somewhat reductive term that most non-machine tattoo artists tend to avoid. Read more

  • The Costs of Eco Tattooing

    The Costs of Eco Tattooing

    As a tattooer, making your practice more environmentally conscious is a moral investment, not a business one Read more