We absolutely adore micro realism tattoos and tattoo artist Mooji (@mooji_tt) has taken the style to a whole new level, putting teeny works of art inside postage stamps (look how cute this one is!) and peeking through aeroplane windows. They work in Korea and we’d love to take a trip over there to get tattooed. Instead, we sat down for a chat where Mooji tells us about their journey into the tattoo world, their love of travel and future goals… When did you first fall in love with tattoos? I worked as a web developer at an IT company, which of course is a completely different industry from tatt ..read more

Social media has undoubtedly influenced the tattoo industry, bringing both advantages and drawbacks. A lot of people have found their favourite tattoo artists and styles through online platforms, and smaller tattoo artists are gaining much-deserved recognition through their social media presence. The benefits are huge, making the tattooing world more accessible than ever before. But, what are the downsides? Is social media shaping or breaking the tattoo industry? We sat down to have a chat about it with Kezz Richardson, tattoo artist, studio owner and mentor who helps tattoo artists increase t ..read more

Tattoo artist Jay Han (@jayhan_tattoo) works at Goodvibes Gooddays tattoo studio in Ulsan, South Korea, where he creates tattoos mixing realism, brush strokes and oriental motifs. Here we chat to the artist about… How long have you been tattooing? I’ve been tattooing for around nine years. I came to tattooing quite late compared to a lot of tattooers. Before that, I ran a hot dog restaurant in Daegu, South Korea, for two years, it was called: Han Sangjo Hot Dog. After that, I moved to Seoul and worked as a carpenter for two and a half years – which overlaps with the tattoo apprenticeship. I st ..read more

Tattoo artist Yoshi (@yoshi_tattooer) works at Third Eye Studio in Busan, Korea. We sat down with the artist to talk openly and super-honestly about what inspired their journey into the tattoo world, their work and hopes for the future… How long have you been tattooing? And what first made you fall in love with tattoos? I’ve been tattooing for 14 years. My first tattoo was a memorial as I wanted to keep a memory forever. I was born in Japan and my parents are Japanese and Korean. But, sadly, my father passed away when I was one year old. After that, my mom changed my citizenship to Korean, and ..read more

From cake decorator to tattoo artist, Laura Raña (@lifeininklr) runs a private, eco-friendly, vegan and woman-led studio and she holds the honour of “Surrey’s best tattoo studio 2023”. She was a cake artist for 16 years – and she used to teach and write columns for magazines – so Laura came to tattooing late, but her passion shines through. Here she chats all things cakes, tattoos and creating a welcoming studio for all to enjoy. Make a cuppa and settle in for the ride… Before you became a tattoo artist, you were a cake artist, what inspired you to make that change? After spending 16 years ju ..read more

From a private studio in Seoul in South Korea, tattoo artist Pisatché (@pisatche) creates incredibly detailed, cute and futuristic tattoos. We spoke to the tattooist about his craft, influences and future plans… How long have you been tattooing? And what first made you fall in love with tattoos? I started tattooing in November 2018 – so it’s been almost six years! I can’t believe it. I’ve been interested in painting ever since I was very little. Naturally, it led me to study design. I first encountered tattoos when I was much older. I can’t forget the shock I felt at the time. It was then I re ..read more

Tattoo artist India @india.tattooartist (she/her) owns a gorgeous monochromatic studio in Lisbon, Portugal, in which she “welcomes all souls seeking to connect” through her art. Here she shares her tattoo journey, opens up about creativity and her tattoo tour plans… How long have you been tattooing? I’ve been tattooing for about seven years now and each day feels like a new adventure in self-expression and creativity. How did you become a tattoo artist? Growing up with a Portuguese mother and an Indian father, I’ve always been surrounded by creativity. From my mother’s ceramic art to my own lo ..read more

Tattoo collector, writer and vintage fashion enthusiast, Carola Kolbeck (give her a follow @chameleoninhighheels) guides us through how to dress when we’re getting tattooed… There are many important things to consider when getting a tattoo. First of all, the artwork itself and where it will grace your body for the rest of its life – and yours. Then, you need to find the right tattoo artist and have a few conversations with them about your idea and their take on it. Once you’ve paid your deposit and waited in giddy anticipation, the day has arrived and you’ll be getting ready, full of that inde ..read more

Tattoo marketer and artist Sandy (@sandy_inksane) owns Inksane Tattoo in Belgium. Not only does she create amazing art but she’s also developed a digital agenda system for tattoo studios. Here we dive into her tattoo style and how she’s helping other artists in the industry… First of all, tell us more about your work as a tattoo artist, how did you get into it? I’ve been asked this question a lot and I still don’t have a fancy story for it. I was young, 24, full of energy (still am), and I just wanted to do it. Being self-employed and making an income with art was appealing to me. How would yo ..read more

Tattoo artist Isle (@1sle_tattoo) works in Korea and has been honing her craft for the past five years. We sat down for a chat about her journey, her inspiration and what’s next for her beautiful botanical tattoos… What first made you fall in love with tattoos? Do you have a strong first memory? I’d always wanted to get a tattoo since I was a college student. But Korea was a very conservative society at the time, and the various styles of tattoos didn’t exist like they do today. I just thought that people with the tattoos looked so cool. After college, I switched my thinking, I started to thin ..read more