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About ANNI IRISH

Grad student, researcher, blogger, writer, baker, knitter, NPR, art and Wagner enthusiast.

INK WELL: DICK BLICK SELLS TATTOO INK?!!!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This past week, I learned of art store Dick Blick’s announcement that they would be pulling their tatto ink brand . “Skin Candy” from their retail and online stores… Continue reading →

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Experience

INK WELL: THE OTHERSIDE CAFE: ROCKING TATTOOS SINCE 1992

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

I go to say good bye to my favorite bar in Boston of all time, Continue reading →

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Tattoos

INK WELL: ELLEN MURPHY: “YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST TATTOO”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This past week I sat down with Cambridge based tattooer Ellen Murphy and found out what it takes make it as a female in the tattoo industry. Continue reading →

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Watch

INK WELL: IS “INK MASTER” THE NEW FACE OF TATTOO REALITY TV?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This week I consider Ink Masters and where tattoo reality television is headed. Continue reading →

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Experience

INK WELL: WITH THE CANCELLATION OF “NY INK” WHAT’S NEXT FOR TLC?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

With the cancellation of the popular show “NY Ink,” I look back on TLC’s reality based tattoo television programing and consider what’s next. Continue reading →

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Experience

INK WELL: THE WOOSTER STREET SOCIAL CLUB, WHAT’S UP WITH ALL THE HYPE?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

With “NY Ink” season 2 finale which aired last night, I checked out the Wooster Street Social Club in SoHo in person this past week and was shocked by what I found. Continue reading →

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Experience

INK WELL: MY TATTOOS AND ME

Posted on February 24, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This week I talk about my tattoos, going to art school, and becoming heavily tattooed. Continue reading →

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Think

INK WELL: AMERICA’S TATTOO HISTORY

Posted on February 17, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

This week I look at the history of tattooing. Although “NY Ink” and “LA Ink” are popular today, they are only one piece of the puzzle. Continue reading →

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Experience

INK WELL: CHAD CHESKO: “KEEPING IMAGES TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS”

Posted on February 12, 2012 by ANNI IRISH

In an interview with Boston’s own veteran tattoo artist Chad Chesko, I found out what tattoos mean to someone who’s been creating body art for 17 years (and mine for seven). We chatted about his recent moves from Maui and Cali, his upbringing in Southern Florida, the Boston tattoo scene, and more.