Dokhwa (@lookatthe_dokhwa) creates incredible pet portraits at 369ink.studio in South Korea. DokhwaDog tattoo by Dokhwa How long have you been tattooing and how did you get started in the industry? I’ve been tattooing for five years. It all started with a friend who had a lot of tattoos on his body, that’s how I became interested in them. Also when I got my first tattoo, the artist who gave me the tattoo looked really cool, that piqued my interest so much so that I decided to become a tattoo artist! To see paintings on a body rather than paper was really cool. So I decided to become a tattoo ..read more

Arirang (@tattooist_arirang) works in his own tattoo studio in Seoul, South Korea where he makes beautiful painting-like tattoos. We caught up with the tattoo artist to find out more about his aesthetic, journey into the tattoo world and beautiful brush work tattoos.. How long have you been tattooing and how did you get started in the industry? My journey to becoming a tattoo artist has been marked by a series of twists and turns, fueled by a deep and abiding curiosity about the world and a persistent search for my own true passion. As a young person, I struggled to find my footing and often ..read more

Tattooist and artist CAIN creates tattoos at Sick Rose Tattoo Parlour in Shanghai, China about his journey into the tattoo industry, his unique style and how he’s pushing the boundaries of tattooing… How long have you been tattooing and how did you get started in the industry? In 2014, I embarked on a journey that would shape my artistic career. It was the year that I first learned the art of tattooing in Xinjiang. However, it took a couple of years of experimenting and exploration before my unique style began to take shape in 2016. At that time, I was working at a contemporary art company. A ..read more

We sat down to have a chat with tattoo artist Paula Castle, who owns Black Sheep Tattoo in Bristol. Paula is one of the most passionate and creative people in the tattoo world. And our chat covered everything from her fave subjects to tattoo to the deep-rooted misogyny in the tattoo world and the importance of safe spaces. Make yourself a cuppa and settle in for the ride…  We absolutely adore your tattoos, tell us more about them, your style and any themes that people love coming to you for… I did my version of a crying heart as a sticker in 2017. Then in 2020, one of my cl ..read more

Tattoo artist Grigorii Butrin @butrin.tattoo creates incredible realism tattoos in Germany. We chatted to the tattooer about his journey into the industry, tattooing style and influences… How long have you been tattooing and how did you get started in the industry? I’ve been tattooing since 2014-2015. I started it like a hobby when I was in my last year of medical college, because I realised that I wanted to be an artist. I had been drawing all the way through school and I entered my work into city and school drawing contests. While I was at medical college I would always help with the creati ..read more

27-year-old tattoo artist Sion works at Vism studio in L.A. We chatted to the artist about her influences, beautiful knot tattoos and desire to follow the natural curve of the body with her tattoos… How long have you been tattooing and how did you get started in the industry? I was based in Seoul when I first started tattooing, now I’m in LA. It’s been around 10 years. Growing up, I was exposed to tattoo culture through the influence of my tattooist mother. I believe this naturally inspiredd me to start my career as a tattoo artist. Before this, I was a student.  What inspired you ..read more

Devils Detail Tattoo, an eco-friendly tattoo studio has been open since July 2022. Located at 228 Hornsey Road, N7 7LL, the studio on the diverse and busy street is just a short walk from Finsbury park or Holloway road station tube station. Tattoo by Karen The inspiration Karen always had dreams of opening her own private tattoo studio since she began her career seven years ago. Karen’s partner Shane previously worked in the live event industry where he was unfortunately made redundant due to Covid. Shane, having spent a lot of time getting tattooed always loved the idea of being involved in t ..read more

Korean tattooist Sodam has 17 years of experience and operates a private studio in Seoul and Anyang. We chatted to the artist about his journey into the industry, creating tattoos that fit his personality and inspirations… How long have you been a tattoo artist, and how did you start in the industry? With 17 years of experience in the field and reflecting on my journey, I realise I have dedicated half of my life to this profession. Prior to delving into tattooing, I served as an instructor at an art preparatory school where I guided students in the intricacies of pencil sketching. It was duri ..read more

Tattooist Neil Chetcuti works out of Skinlabel Tattoo Studio, in Malta. We chatted to the artist to find out more about his tattooing style, his love for the craft and the tattoo scene in Malta… How long have you been tattooing and how did you get started in the industry? I’ve been a tattoo artist for six years now. My passion for art and sports started at a young age and I was mostly committed to football prior to my tattooing career. Back then I used to sketch something every day, however after suffering a knee injury that ended my football career, I had more time to focus on my art. I was ..read more

Shreya is a multidisciplinary artist and traveling tattooist based in a private studio in New Delhi, India. We chatted to the tattooer about her organic textured tattoos, how their purpose is to bring more joy and connecting tattoo communities during the pandemic… What drew you to hand poking? Can you tell us about your journey into the tattoo world? I first discovered handpoked tattoos at a college house party, and loved how accessible the art form was! I appreciated this new perspective of the intimate experience of getting tattooed by a loved one as the main purpose of the tattoo rather th ..read more