2017-11-10 06:15
Merging three distinct styles of compositions, this side floral artwork including filigree was tailored to accentuate the client’s torso. Starting with very personally meaningf… Read More
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2017-10-17 07:29
Painted first using traditional Chinese calligraphy brushes on canvas, artwork was then re-created on skin. In order to capture the correct proportions as well as movements artists t… Read More
2017-10-09 01:58
Dark black-work octopus created in abstract watercolor movement, extending from the upper shoulder blade across to the pectoral. This particular style of painting work is based off a… Read More
2017-10-04 02:52
Founded in 1889 along the Boulevard de Clichy. Apparently the original birthplace of the can-can dance the Moulin Rouge also started a cabaret trend that spread across Europe at the… Read More
2017-10-03 07:36
Detailed black and gray portrait of the commissioning clients’ family member surrounded by flowering branches, crafted in high-detail yet fine line abstraction. Contrasting her… Read More
2017-09-20 00:54
Seen as a lucky charm or talisman the literal translation of ‘maneki-neko’ is roughly the beckoning cat. It’s moving paw facing downwards, as traditionally depicted… Read More
2017-09-19 01:52
Opposed to relatively recent, primarily Western classification of the physical as something to be ‘tamed’ or ‘controlled’ body/art could be shown as observanc… Read More
2017-09-18 01:26
Otzi The Ice Man’s remains are dated to around 3300 BCE and currently constitute some of our earliest recorded evidence of body/art practices. His remains were found bearing not… Read More
2017-09-17 03:00
Working almost in shadows or silhouettes this particular technique of creating bamboo initially paints artwork on rice-paper before transferring into skin. Using Chinese calligraphy… Read More
2017-09-16 09:32
Expanding the Guides’ series of academic publications we delve into the psychology of appearance with a first entry exploring its history of research. Adoption consistently bro… Read More
2017-09-15 01:28
Despite often being relegated to far more ‘fringe’ categorization today as opposed to tattoo arts’ mainstream popularity, scarification has been practiced across th… Read More
2017-09-14 01:41
This aesthetic in particular requiring a far more open canvas the spacing surrounding watercolor strokes highlight brush movements and details. The organic movement of ink, as painte… Read More
2017-09-13 01:21
Quite frequently in body/art it can be argued that the medium overshadows the message. Meaning simply the fact of utilizing skin or one’s body as the ‘canvas’ in it… Read More
2017-09-12 00:43
Emerging around the 1970’s and described by some as a ‘bricolage of culture held together by safety pins’ – the punk movement not only practices a variety of… Read More
2017-09-11 00:39
Single large human eye crafted in high detail on the side / torso. Typically black and white offers the sharpest contrasts for these kinds of intricate elements. All too often done b… Read More
2017-09-10 04:46
Touching on the concept of body/art transgressing the classical internal-external body barrier, part of the evolving interpretation of these practices have deep roots in magical or m… Read More
2017-09-09 06:02
From classification to group membership and participation, there exists a rich history of body art amongst convicts. It is often held that the act of separating the ‘felon&rsqu&helli…Read More
2017-09-08 00:33
Reminiscent of the trash-polka aesthetic, this eclectic pastiche combines entirely disparate items into an albeit somehow cohesive design. Using unexpected juxtapositions such as the… Read More
2017-09-07 02:11
The latest portion in the Guide features more lengthy academic publications exploring body modification. Starting a multi-part series with Hewitts’ Identity In Blood and Ink, t… Read More
2017-09-06 00:41
The tattooed were first labeled as ‘pintados’ by Spanish explorers, intricate tribal tattooing practices in the Philippines served a variety of purposes including beautif… Read More
2017-09-05 00:21
A more futuristic aesthetic, family dedication crafted by combining varying geometric elements, dynamic proportions as well as graphic text. The fine line movements draw attention fro… Read More
2017-09-04 01:32
Interpreted as part of a more unique context due to the highly specialized environment, the concept of visual encoding through body/art is one with broad applicability. For example t… Read More
2017-09-02 08:13
Held to balance the scales for men through pain of undergoing the process as women endure childbirth, traditions of pe’a tattoo artwork in Samoa are said to date back over 2,00… Read More
2017-09-01 00:27
Delicately lined, floral bouquet inspired, black and gray half-sleeve. Playing with contrasts between sketch lines and inverted or empty portions the popular draw to this aesthetic is… Read More
2017-08-31 01:46
Positive social implications around body modification are an often poorly addressed or at least often overlooked aspect across many industry observers. Centered around individual int… Read More
2017-08-30 01:42
A short introduction to body modification history of Native American Indians across the Pacific Northwest region of America. Often associated with war for men and social ranking or s… Read More
2017-08-29 03:02
Vibrantly colored abstract jelly fish, aptly initially painted using watercolor on canvas prior to being re-created on skin. Starting simply with a concept of somehow portraying the c… Read More
2017-08-24 01:23
Centered around an American court case, the latest entry to the discussions page touches on legal considerations pertaining to the safeguarding of body/art in light of first amendmen… Read More
2017-08-22 04:37
The latest encyclopedia entry looks at the island of New Guinea which is roughly the size of California and home to six million whom collectively speak over 800 distinct dialects or… Read More
2017-08-20 03:39
Half-back Chinese ink brush calligraphy, traditionally crafted on rice paper using a single thick brush movement for the entire series before the artwork was recreated on skin. The wr… Read More
2017-08-18 05:43
Contrasting a statement of agency within say selected prison tattoo compositions as opposed to displaying proclivities or addictions, the physiological as well as philosophical impli… Read More
2017-08-16 04:54
The concept of body/art and modification must further be placed within historical contexts whereas todays practices may be argued to be borne from a far less arduous and painful proc… Read More
2017-08-15 06:35
Upper thigh fine line body/art utilizing detailed coloring within geometric drafting lines. Somewhat ambiguously based on the canine figure, either towards a wolf or dog, this sizing… Read More
2017-08-14 06:08
A thought-provoking American standpoint on the concept of legally defended free speech being applicable to body/art practices, specifically the message(s) potentially conveyed throug… Read More
2017-08-13 04:29
Classified as once a true right of passage taking perhaps years to complete due to the facial trauma and swelling caused by the procedure, New Zealands’ ta moko body/art tradit… Read More
2017-08-12 05:36
Quarter back abstract composition hiding skull profiles within ink brush movements. Centered around a star burst like geometric shape, inclusion of multiple elements ranging from fine… Read More
2017-08-11 06:47
The concept of mainstream medium artist networks as well as associated promotions could in large part be seen to overlap with the body/art world. Whilst the established channels diff… Read More
2017-08-09 03:52
‘Gok fa’ is the Cantonese term for the chrysanthemum flower which forms the inspiration of this piece. Fine black lines were utilized for the petal structure with free-fl… Read More
2017-08-08 10:39
Although what could be considered for many a marked departure from tattooing the concept of utilizing the human canvas to convey stories and or emotions holds throughout. The more &l&helli…Read More
2017-08-07 08:47
Inspired by traditional Japanese woodblock prints this half sleeve to shoulder composition implements abstract detailed alongside color-shading techniques in order to capture crestin… Read More
2017-08-05 05:22
This peer-reviewed article from the Journal of Sociological Viewpoints initially explores a more eclectic variety of research behind the rationales and motivations of body/art approp… Read More
2017-07-31 08:11
Anatomically inspired structure of a horse figure crafted in fine line with soft watercolor accents. The shapes’ movement transitions concurrent aesthetics from multiple lines o… Read More
2017-07-29 07:20
A quick overview of the armed service’s influence on body/art in the latest encyclopedia entry. Due to their payment schedules, sailors and those in the Navy once constituted t… Read More
2017-06-25 04:00
The latest encyclopedia entry is a concise historical overview of body/art practices across Meso-America. In a similar manner, following the arrival of Western explorers throughout t… Read More
2017-06-24 05:11
Abstract cherry blossom petals with the branches tailored from calligraphy brush movements. The vibrant, organic red sharply contrasting with the strong black Chinese calligraphy. Ta… Read More
2017-06-23 02:56
Vibrantly colored, fine-detail old propeller airplane tattoo artwork streaming down through the clouds. Although a much smaller style of composition this cute TC classic still plays… Read More
2017-06-22 04:54
Marshellese tattooing was once believed to be a ‘gift from god’ with women often receiving more artwork than men. Due to both ink as well as scarifications strong spiritua… Read More
2017-06-21 07:42
Series of natural elements compiled into a raven’s silhouette. This upper shoulder body/art draws on sharply lined fine elements as well as negative space to create what appear… Read More
2017-06-17 07:15
A brief insight into tattooing traditions across the Marquesas islands. Highly structured, conveying deeply layered sets of meanings as well as reflections of ones’ socio-econo… Read More
2017-06-16 08:32
Using tattooing to introduce biology, the concept borrows on tattoo arts’ mainstream recognition to entice students. In short, an embedding of scientific knowledge within an im… Read More
2017-06-13 03:00
Playing with levels of abstraction as well as much softer watercolor brush movements, this ‘best friend’ dedication was captured on the clients’ upper shoulder with… Read More
2017-06-12 03:27
Crafted as an abstract, asymmetrical yet complimentary pair – the client’s left torso composition features geometric dot-work surrounded by thicker ink brush painting. Fr… Read More
2017-06-11 05:01
From personal visualizations of subjective realities to warding off evil spirits, tattooing has long held magical associations throughout a range of cultures across the globe. In the… Read More
2017-06-10 06:59
Delicate fine-line, black ink tattoo art merged with text as well as abstract elements. Playing off the genuine anatomical structure of the scapula, sometimes referred to as the shou… Read More
2017-06-07 02:32
‘On the one side, researchers portray tattoos negatively by focusing on deviance and mental disorders. On the other, scholars view tattoos as positively contributing to identit… Read More
2017-06-03 06:57
Pair of playful leopards effortlessly wrapping around the inner to lower arm. Created in a fine line aesthetic, the work follows more of a stencil approach within tattooing. The broa… Read More
2017-06-01 05:10
A quite lengthy, in-depth analysis including professional case studies around the psychological motivations behind tattooing from the International Journal of Psychoanalysis. Althoug… Read More
2017-05-31 07:25
Interestingly it is recorded that Western adoption of Japanese tattooing aesthetics fueled a resurgence of the practice in Japan. Long since classified as being confined to the &lsqu&helli…Read More
2017-05-30 05:16
Following the movement along the clavicle, negative space from the birds’ wings and tail feathers gently compliment empty portions of her upper torso. Rather than placement squ… Read More
2017-05-28 06:30
A brief overview of the wide range of body/art practices on the subcontinent, exploring more popularized appearances as well as highly specific regional adaptations. The latest entry… Read More
2017-05-23 05:51
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When starting I simply wished to offer a greater level of service and care than what was available across th… Read More
2017-05-22 07:40
Following heavily Polynesian inspired curvatures with the muscles, more fine-line geometric pattern work has been utilized throughout the center as opposed to the commonly used solid… Read More
2017-05-21 05:30
A more scientific overview of the practicalities for health and hygiene throughout a range of body modification procedures (i) heavily Western based (i.e. United States), the legisla… Read More
2017-05-20 04:50
Although part of the Polynesian traditions, the Hawaiian chiefs did not have the same facial tattooing practices as those in New Zealand (i) The latest entry exploring the varied tra… Read More
2017-05-19 05:51
Highly abstract watercolor body/art comprising a vibrantly colored half-sleeve tattoo. The artwork based on almost a street art, painting aesthetics. Although quite hard to discern w… Read More
2017-05-18 04:59
Very much looking forward to attending the Most Valuable Service Awards Ceremony tonight with Tattoo Concierge (TC) receiving it’s eighth title. It is with deep gratitude that… Read More
2017-05-16 04:08
An interesting, very recent article published in the ND Law Review exploring copyright considerations around tattooing. The rationale for copyright protection summarized as ‘pr… Read More
2017-05-15 03:14
Fine line, black-work composition mirroring a three dimensional wave formation. These comparatively simple geometric waves are frequently implemented to represent sound synthesis as… Read More
2017-05-13 04:29
The role of tattooing in ancient Greek & Roman times, sometimes referred to as ‘tattooing’s dark age’ (i) is quickly addressed in the latest body/art encycloped… Read More
2017-05-12 03:33
landscape
By the late Tang dynasty, landscape painting had evolved into an independent genre that embodied the universal longing of cultivated men to escape their quotidian world to commun… Read More
2017-05-10 06:47
In line with the movement and structure of the upper thigh / lower abdomen, this ‘TC classic’ composition utilizes strong black-work with highly muted single color accent… Read More
2017-05-08 07:21
Continuing with the tattoo and body modification encyclopedia entries, todays’ article covers an historical aspect of tattooing (i) pertaining primarily to Western culture part… Read More
2017-05-07 07:38
polynesian
Polynesian tattoo style can vary from island to island. It depends on the degree of evolution of various traditions from the original common tattoo designs, like Lapita, which i… Read More
2017-05-06 08:35
This year we are proud to announce Tattoo Concierge is further expanding its service through a revolutionary network, empowering body/artists globally. This network will facilitate s… Read More
2017-05-05 03:13
Body/Art Encyclopedia, explore the latest entry offering a short introduction to the use and history of facial tattoos:
| “In the West, thanks to the tradition dating bac… Read More
2017-05-04 03:51
lace
Lace is a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, made by machine or by hand. Originally linen, silk, gold, or silver threads were used. Now lace is often m… Read More
2017-05-03 05:05
Recent article interpreting court cases in America around tattoo artists whilst exploring concepts of free speech and expression as it pertains to body/art:
| “Tattoo art… Read More
2017-05-02 04:59
The second in the classics series features a vibrantly colored, floral water-brush composition forming a half sleeve. Thick black almost graphic lines are implemented in place of sha… Read More
2017-04-30 04:46
vanitas
In the arts, vanitas is a type of symbolic work of art especially associated with Northern European still life painting in Flanders and the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuri… Read More
2017-04-29 05:09
The latest entry in the new series exploring the world of body modification, Tattooing In Ancient Britain:
| “Tattooing has been practiced on the island of Great Britain… Read More
2017-04-23 05:22
hannya mask
The Hannya (般若) mask is a mask used in Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It possesses two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mout… Read More
2017-04-22 05:45
dali
Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marqués de Dalí de Púbol (11 May 1904 – 23 January 1989), known professionally as Salvador Da… Read More
2017-04-21 06:30
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2017-02-18 07:57
A short time-lapse composition of th… Read More
2017-02-16 05:03
Very proud to have the Tattoo Temple badge officially make it on to Dmitrri’s most well-traveled backpack. From Russia to the UAE and over across the Middle East, it will be se… Read More
2017-02-15 09:52
A half-back, delicate freehand Chinese ink brush tattoo art composition for our friend Sam. Completed in just two quick sessions Joey and Sam sat together with the entire piece drawn… Read More
2017-02-10 08:09
Joey Pang will be headlining an Artist-in-Residence event this coming summer in New York City. Sending a big thank you to everyone at L&L as well as the W Hotels, we can’t… Read More
2017-02-08 09:03
A piece exploring Joey Pang’s art as well as the philosophy behind her compositions has been released in the latest edition of the Hong Kong Economic Digest. Available across m… Read More
2017-02-03 05:46
A single large Chinese ink brush calligraphy tattoo art work positioned on the upper right back. Created on rice-paper with essentially a single movement, a much larger traditional b… Read More
2017-02-02 05:10
The next time-lapse video showcasing… Read More
2017-01-24 10:01
Although quite a few months overdue we would like to thank Steph Castor at Tattoo.com for the excellent interview with Joey Pang. An honor and a privilege. Photos of the online publi… Read More
2017-01-22 06:02
We recently addressed a question about a characters’ appearance in Chinese calligraphy tattoo artwork that we thought would be beneficial to share;
Question: “I’m… Read More
2017-01-21 08:04
Wishing everyone a very Happy Chinese New Year! To mark the occasion Joey Pang painted a special rooster composition featuring Chinese ink-brush calligraphy. Apart from the animal re… Read More
2017-01-20 07:20
A huge thank you to everyone sending their photos for the In Support Of Vandalism Galleries (ISOV)! We’re constantly surprised with the creativity of placements. The latest upd… Read More
2017-01-12 07:59
A time lapse video composition of th… Read More
2017-01-10 11:03
wholehearted
A single line of abstract, almost geometrically influenced Chinese ink brush calligraphy tattooed from the ribs running down slightly below the waistline. This specific style o… Read More
2017-01-07 06:06
Very humbling for Tattoo Temple to win one of the spots in the ‘Top 35 Tattoo Blog’ awards from Feedspot. We are privileged enough to be listed among such publications as… Read More
2017-01-06 03:29
The speed-drawing / speed-painting f… Read More
2017-01-05 06:37
Standing In Sunlight
A finely lined, delicate series of Chinese calligraphy extending from the upper shoulder down just above the waist line. Created in thinner ink-brush the tattoo artwork… Read More
2017-01-04 08:15
A single watercolor octopus tattoo artwork with ink-splash elements and tentacles extending from the side torso, across the lower back then down along the opposing hip. Created using… Read More
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