Scarification is an ancient form of body art. Due to its nature, you can’t expect to have a very detailed design. In scarification, primitive and simple designs always work best – the same kind of patterns that you can find in wooden reliefs and carved stones. I do scarifications mostly by skin removal or cutting. … Continue reading Scarification by Lassi Sidoro (Graphic content)
I went to study theatre nine years ago right after comprehensive school. There I got the idea that one day I’d become a tattoo artist. When I told my friend about it, she burst into laughter and after that, the idea was never brought up again. I’ve been drawing and painting since I was little, … Continue reading Artist in Spotlight: Annika Koivukorpi
My name is Nouvelle Rita. Originally, I’m from Portugal, but currently I work in London. I started tattooing in 2013, and I think it has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Before tattooing, I had just finished university. I was looking for a job or an internship, but in Portugal, it’s … Continue reading Artist in spotlight: Nouvelle Rita
I started tattooing two years ago. I saw on Facebook that Ravi-Lassi (link) was looking for an apprentice, and after thinking for a while I decided to apply. I had been admiring Lassi’s artwork for a long time and therefore felt quite nervous when I sent him an e-mail with some of my drawings. Earlier, … Continue reading Artist in spotlight: Blackcap Tattoo
Joni: “I’ve worked as a professional piercer for over eight years and tried tattooing around three years ago. I think of myself more as a piercer who does tattoos, not the other way round. I've tattooed my friends and myself few times with a machine but I get a better feeling of the skin with … Continue reading Artist in spotlight: Hand poke tattoos by Joni
