Everyone’s got tattoos these days. Bikers have tattoos, as do sailors and hipsters—all three types of people! Continue reading
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THE DIG’S PLAID FRIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Everything you need for everyone you know—all inside the 495 Continue reading
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INK WELL: BEST IS NOT THE BEST
The Oxygen Network recently premiered it’s own tattoo competition show called Best Ink. Modeled after Ink Masters and other reality competition shows in this genre, Best Ink is the most recent show to hit this reality television show genre. Continue reading
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INK WELL: DICK BLICK SELLS TATTOO INK?!!!
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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INK WELL: THE OTHERSIDE CAFE: ROCKING TATTOOS SINCE 1992
I go to say good bye to my favorite bar in Boston of all time, Continue reading
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INK WELL: ELLEN MURPHY: “YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST TATTOO”
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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INK WELL: IS “INK MASTER” THE NEW FACE OF TATTOO REALITY TV?
This week I consider Ink Masters and where tattoo reality television is headed. Continue reading
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INK WELL: WITH THE CANCELLATION OF “NY INK” WHAT’S NEXT FOR TLC?
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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INK WELL: MY TATTOOS AND ME
This week I talk about my tattoos, going to art school, and becoming heavily tattooed. Continue reading
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INK WELL: CHAD CHESKO: “KEEPING IMAGES TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS”
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.
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INK WELL: RUEBEN KAYDEN AND TEBORI: “NO WASTED MOVEMENT”
Words by: Anni Irish
Pictures by: Jamie Meditz Continue reading
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