As an illustration Rich Kelly did for the musician Dr. Dog, this gorgeously inked portrait of a weathered man who has done his time under the needle. It was done for the purpose of being a printed poster for a show at the Vic Theater in Chicago, IL. I love the palette and focus on the tattoo work in the image.

A beautiful series of the lovely tattooed model, Maria Anohina & her feline friend- as shot by photographer Alisa Verner. Alisa is a Russian photographer specializing in ahem, scantily clad women. Love the playful and lightly erotic shots of inked seductress, Maria.

As an illustration Rich Kelly did for the musician Dr. Dog, this gorgeously inked portrait of a weathered man who has done his time under the needle. It was done for the purpose of being a printed poster for a show at the Vic Theater in Chicago, IL. I love the palette and focus on the tattoo work in the image.

The young LA native, Jorge Peniche, began his career in 2006 by shooting photographs for The Game. Since then he has photographed other well-established figures in the hip hop and entertainment industries, namley a wide array of heavily tattooed artists. “Peniche’s images reflect the world through a kaleidoscope of subjects, from shooting in the trenches of the world’s most notorious gang neighborhoods to shooting in the most lavish abodes...

Aaron Coleman, was born on "All Hallows Day" at 6am, weighing exactly 6lbs 6oz. Coincidence...perhaps. Aaron is based in Mesa, Arizona where he tattoos at the 'Immaculate Tattoo' shop. The scourage of punk rock exposed him to some great art and the world of tattooing...for which he is completely and forever unrepentant!

This Friday, August 24th at Galerie Milieu in Zurich, bad tattooing sensation FUZI UVTPK will be live tattooing in a collaborative show with Stephanie Devidal. If you find yourself in Switzerland this week, don't miss the opportunity to get inked by one of the worlds best and self-proclaimed 'brutal tattoo artists'. Fuzi is a veteran French graffiti writer FUZI UV TPK and a force on the Parisian subway system, pioneering his own distinct "ignorant style."

From the brilliant mind of HR Giger comes a set of bio-mechanical collector's pieces, the "Tattoo Biomechanoid" sculpture and ring. Both pieces are based on a 2001 drawing from his series "The Professionals" the 5"x6" sculpture features a hand clutching a 2.5" sterling silver tattoo machine, which it's ready to apply to its own leg.

From the brilliant mind of HR Giger comes a set of bio-mechanical collector's pieces, the "Tattoo Biomechanoid" sculpture and ring. Both pieces are based on a 2001 drawing from his series "The Professionals" the 5"x6" sculpture features a hand clutching a 2.5" sterling silver tattoo machine, which it's ready to apply to its own leg.

It seems that no matter how far we advance into the digital age, our bodies remain a place where we want to express ourselves. This episode of PBS' short film series OFF BOOK profiles the diverse talents and philosophies of three modern tattoo artists of vastly differing styles: Vinny Romanelli, Kiku, and Stephanie Tamez.

Found on the ancient mummified bodies of Pazyryk tribesmen and women near the border of Mongolia, these intricate and beautiful tattoos demonstrate the significance of body art through the ages and their lasting visceral appeal.