I’ve always thought tattoos are a great form of art. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been listening to both rap and metal music where being tattooed is part of the imagery. When I was in junior high, I used to hang out with tattooed friends who were a couple of years older than … Continue reading Pena ‘Painajainen’
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
I was maybe 15 or 16 years old when I started planning my first tattoo. My dad had already promised he’d pay it. Then I had a gig here in Northern Finland, I met a boy and ended up moving here. Since I was so young, dad had to support my living in here and … Continue reading Sanna ‘Sana’
I was 18 years old when I got my first tattoo. I wanted to have something quite small, so I took this little image on my wrist. It’s from the solo album of a Japanese artist called Hyde. He’s also the vocalist of a Japanese rock band, L’Arc~en~Ciel. He said that this album, Roentgen, was […]
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’ve been tattooing for about seven years now. I got my apprenticeship in 2010, and after about a year I started as a tattoo artist. Before my tattooing career, I studied fashion and art design. I have to admit it was quite tough to become a professional tattooist. In the beginning, I had a full-time … Continue reading Artist in spotlight: Keely Glitters
