What happens when an avant-garde pop color tattoo artist and a tattoo artist specializing in color realism come together at a busy three-day tattoo fair? The answer is a massive leg piece filled with vibrant, surrealistic imagery and divine feminine energy, along with a few awards in her arms on the way out. Koral Ladna … Read more
On February 21, 2005, Nickelodeon premiered a series that would forever change the course of Gen Z and Millennial childhoods. It might be easy to convince adoring fans that “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a contender for the greatest show of all time, but others who don’t know it might just dismiss it as a … Read more
Interview by Dominic CiambronePhotos by Bryan Villacres Aside from being the birthplace of Peanuts creator Charles Schultz, Santa Rosa, California isn’t exactly known as a creative hotspot. Both live up to this reputation Artist Noah Minuskin and shoe surgeon Dominic Ciambrone had to leap from their hometown pond into the great ocean of Los Angeles … Read more
If you’re like me, you learned about Greek mythology from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Not only was I introduced to the names of gods like Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, but I was able to give an almost joking image to everyone based on their descriptions in the books. I quickly developed an … Read more
When Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther hit theaters in 2018, it’s safe to say audiences were getting a little weary with the Marvel Cinematic Universal. The source wasn’t a drop in quality – one could definitely argue that Black Panther was booked by some of the MCU’s best films – but simply the saturation with superhero … Read more
Chaim Machlev, also known as DotsToLines, didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a tattoo artist. Although he appreciated art, he worked in IT until his thirties. Then when he got his first tattoo, he had an awakening, left his computer job in the dust and worked to become one of the most innovative tattoo artists … Read more
Interview by Charlie Connell and Edmund SullivanPhotos by Mark Clennon Two hours before my interview with Mike Tyson I’m scrambling to figure out how to structure the conversation. The man has lived so many different lives, each of them fascinating in their own right, that it’s nearly impossible to figure out a plan of attack. … Read more
Photos by Ellen Van Doorn Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand, one of the true trailblazers for women in the tattoo industry, passed away today at the age of 79. Hillenbrand was a true original. Anybody who ever met her fondly recalls the stories she told and the warmth of her smile. I had the pleasure of interviewing … Read more
It’s easy to get lost while gazing at Corey Divine’s art. A specialist in sacred geometry, Divine’s detailed lines blend into the anatomy of the person wearing the tattoo, somehow standing out while appearing as if they have always been a part of the body. We spoke to Divine about how he was obsessed with … Read more
*slurrrpp* Ahhhh, nothing beats that first spoonful of hot soup on a cold day. Growing up, countless soups brought me immense joy and coziness during the cold months. I’ve enjoyed them all, from your classic chicken pasta to the Italian wedding, a lovely veggie lentil to creamy tomato and especially my mom’s famous egg and … Read more