2020-03-14 10:30
Tristan Lewellyn
Q: Where were you born?
A: New Hampshire
Q: What do you like to listen to?
A: Metal
Q: Food you love?
A: very difficult. I’m a garbage disposal when it comes to… Read More
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Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery is a St Pete tattoo shop with world-class artists creating the best custom tattoo designs in the state.
2020-01-14 11:00
Ashley Huber
Q: Where were you born?
A: Détroit, MI
Q: What do you like to listen to?
A: Everything, old school gansta rap, hip hop, rock, metal, reggae, motown, 80s
Q: Food you lov… Read More
2020-01-06 13:17
Bryan Delbane
Q: Where were you born?
A: In a death camp
Q: What do you like to listen to?
A: Your Ex calling me Daddy
Q: Food you love?
A: Cheese
Q: On average, how many times a week do you… Read More
2019-12-09 11:00
J.Michael Taylor
Michael is the owner-operator of Black Amethyst. He’s in his 13th year of inking people up with extreme color. He collects guitars, pays bills, and has a few things to… Read More
2019-12-02 11:00
Jeremy Hulett
Jeremy has been a tattoo artist longer than some of his clients have been alive. His 23 years (and counting) of work include hundreds of the neo-realist pieces that he&rs&hell…Read More
2019-11-25 11:00
Amanda Banx
Amanda has 7 solid years of tattooing under her belt, specializing in designs based on images from the subconscious and pop art reference. We asked her some questions about baby… Read More
2019-11-18 11:00
Shannon Haines
Shannon has been tattooing since 2017, building a reputation for working in strong colors and her preferred nonadditional style. We asked her some questions, ranging from basi… Read More
2019-11-13 13:00
Get Your Nerd (Tattoo) On
Sixty-nine years ago, Dr. Seuss first used the word “Nerd” in his book If I Ran the Zoo, but he was talking about a creature he’d put on display n… Read More
2019-08-28 17:52
New School Tattoo Style
We have all heard the term “old school” but new school? New school tattoos are not actually that new. Indeed, they first came to light in the very late 1… Read More
2019-07-30 18:01
Trending Tattoos in 2019
Tattoos are as popular now than at any time in living memory and there are several trending tattoos in 2019. This form of personal art is going to stay with you for… Read More
2019-04-19 10:00
Lyle Tuttle October 7, 1931 – March 25, 2019
Lyle Tuttle passed away recently at the age of 87. Known as the father of modern tattooing, he got his first tattoo in 1945. (A heart with… Read More
2018-10-16 11:00
Pros and cons: Color and Black & Gray
You have the perfect design in mind… will it look better on you in color or black & grey? This is a question many people getting a tattoo… Read More
2018-10-10 19:20
See what 727area.com has to say about us in their recent articles exploring the top tattoo shops in the Burg!
“There’s a connection to art for J.: he has a Bachelor’s in Fi… Read More
2018-10-02 11:00
No Trendy Tattoos, Originality is Key
Trendy tattoos are cool one moment and not so cool two to three years down the line. Cliché tattoos like the musical clef, the love heart, dagger… Read More
2018-09-25 11:00
Here’s a Tip for You
You tip the waiter after good service at a restaurant, or the barber after a haircut you feel good about. Why would you not tip the guy who puts your amazing art o… Read More
2018-09-04 11:00
How to Pick the Right Tattoo Artist
When you talk to people who have come down with a case of “tattoo regret,” you’ll often find that the worst mistake they made was the fi… Read More
2018-05-07 13:00
Color Tattoos Vs. Black/Grey Tattoo: Which Is Best?
Different tattoo artists have different views on color tattoos and black/grey tattoos. Many will swear that black/grey tattoos come out be… Read More
2018-04-30 13:00
The Traditional American Tattoo: What You Should Know
The tattoo machine has been around since the 1870s, but the art of the tattoo has been in the Americas for hundreds of years. The art ha… Read More
2018-04-23 13:00
What Tattoo Do You Want?
What kind of tattoo should I get? This is a question that will definitely cross your mind if you are looking to get some ink. The answer to this question depends on… Read More
2018-04-16 13:00
Why You Shouldn’t Get a Tattoo in Your Friend’s Kitchen
Getting inked is one of those things that you can do on a whim, but live to regret your decisions long after the deed. Get… Read More
2018-04-16 13:00
Why You Shouldn’t Get a Tattoo in Your Friend’s Kitchen
Getting inked is one of those things that you can do on a whim, but live to regret your decisions long after the deed. Get… Read More
2018-01-31 14:13
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Read More
2017-11-20 11:00
The Animal Kingdom and Their Tattoo Meanings
There is at least a 75% chance you know someone with a tattoo of a dolphin, butterfly, or a wolf. When it comes to tattoos, animals are a common… Read More
2017-11-13 11:00
How to Properly Research the Tattoo Artist for You
Finding a tattoo artist can be a daunting task, especially if you’re looking for a unique tattoo, no matter how small or large. Remem… Read More
2017-11-06 11:00
Just How Long Have Tattoos Been Around?
Let’s face it, pretty much everyone has at least one tattoo, or at the very least says something like, “I always thought about gett… Read More
2017-10-31 13:50
Happy Halloween!
Our friends over at USF St Petersburg’s Connect wrote up a great article on Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery that we wanted to share.
Friday the 13th is well known… Read More
2017-10-09 11:00
How-To Skincare for Tattooing
Skin care after getting a tattoo is as important as getting the right tattoo design. Bad care for the tattoo can lead to infection and scarring making a very un… Read More
2017-10-02 11:00
How to Care for Skin After Tattoo Removal
16% of Americans with suffer tattoo regret. That is according to a recent Harris poll conducted on this matter. This regret comes about for differen… Read More
2017-09-27 11:00
How to Get an Awesome Tattoo Every Time
Before walking into any of the tattoo shops in Petersburg, Florida, to get a tattoo, it is crucial to know what you are getting into. Tattoo reg… Read More
2017-09-20 11:00
Tattoo: Applying Shades of Color vs. Shades of Black
Many people getting a tattoo for the first time are unsure whether to get a color or black/grey tattoo. Indeed, many tattoo shops in St… Read More
2017-09-15 17:23
Come join your St Pete tattoo shop, Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery, on Sept 22nd at Green Bench Brewing Co. as we host our final chapter of the Legends exhibit featuring 60 artists!
We a… Read More
2017-09-13 11:00
Why Tattooing is More Than Ink and Needles
With tattoo artists charging $75-200 per hour, tattoo art is attracting many people who should otherwise not be in the business. Some will think th… Read More
2017-09-06 13:31
Why Tattooing is More Than Ink and Needles
With tattoo artists charging $75-200 per hour, tattoo art is attracting many people who should otherwise not be in the business. Some will think th… Read More
2017-08-09 11:00
Selecting the right tattoo shop St. Pete can be an arduous task, especially if you have no idea what to look for. Despite that, you can still base your choice of the shop in which to get you… Read More
2017-08-03 11:00
There are different types of tattoo artists operating today. One category comprises professionals who have been trained, certified, and licensed to provide these services. The other category… Read More
2017-07-31 11:00
In the movie ‘Hangover II’, one of the actors – Stu – wakes up to discover that he has a tattoo on his face. He has no idea how the tattoo ended up on his face. The t… Read More
2017-07-24 11:00
Pretend you are a parent and your kid (not your favorite, but the one you love and all but, you know, can be a pain in the ass, truthfully) is in the market for a tattoo. What are the last t… Read More
2017-07-19 11:00
The Internet is just but one of the many resources that provide people with too much information. While it’s pretty much second nature now to find out things for yourself, that should… Read More
2017-07-14 11:00
Because we care, it’s time to remind everyone that unlike a trendy haircut, a “hot” tattoo is not “here today, gone tomorrow,” so you may want to re-think the f… Read More
2017-07-06 11:00
Ever gone to the grocery store hungry, but not quite sure what sounds good? Ever pulled up to the bar and started to order and thought “hang on, maybe something different?” befor… Read More
2017-06-13 12:00
A tattoo virgin from popular YouTube channel Smarter Every Day learns about rotary tattoo machines, gets an inkless tattoo to find out what it feels like (his e… Read More
2017-06-07 14:49
Iflscience (and who doesn’t?) reports about a man who should have listened to advice after getting fresh ink. Unfortunately (or, if you happen to be a gnarly flesh-eatin… Read More
2017-06-06 12:33
A 31-year-old man kicked the bucket after he overlooked notices about swimming in the wake of getting another tattoo and gotten a substance eating microorganisms contamination in the Gulf of… Read More
2017-03-22 12:30
A time-lapse look over the creation of the mural outside of Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery.
The post BATG Vlog 3- Creating A Goddess appeared first on Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery Read More
2017-03-10 12:00
This week’s Vlog will focus on an overview of this months 2nd Annual Art&Ink Anniversary Show.
The post BATG Vlog 2-2nd Annual Art&Ink Anniversary Show appeared first on Black… Read More
2017-02-23 17:56
Welcome to the new BATG video blog! Here is a little walk through of the shop- hope you enjoy!
The post Batg Vlog 1- shop tour appeared first on Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery Read More
2017-02-13 16:47
In Tampa I heard of a hunny
who was always too tight with her money
so she sat on some dude’s couch
at his house and said “ouch”
while he pounded out a black Playboy bunny… Read More
2016-12-27 17:04
Points of View/Points of You
It’s all in how you look at things. For instance, if someone says to you Dayum, that’s a squirrelly, girly, scratchy fugly tattoo, it could be that 1… Read More
2016-12-13 20:30
Guest Post: Tats, Stats & Perceptions
From our home base in St. Pete, FL we’ve been asking people around the state and across southeast to tell us what they’re thinkin’… Read More
2016-10-31 11:00
Here’s the next bit from the incredible world of wide web, discussing burns, scars and how tattoo shops in Clearwater, FL – and other places with tattoo shops – address the… Read More
2016-10-25 11:00
Here’s an article from dubdubdub about tattoos as part of the psychological healing process for burn victims. Altho it was primarily written to talk about tattoo shops in Clearwater, F… Read More
2016-10-18 11:00
So, I’m hanging out at the beach in Clearwater FL, one tequila shot in, looking at the people, thinking about ink. Another day in paradise, as people say when they are only being half… Read More
2016-10-15 22:14
Have you noticed the increase in inked folk walking around almost anywhere you go these days? Overheard people on the street complimenting, not disparaging the work they see on passersby? An… Read More
2016-09-22 22:41
Inking Over Scars, Stretch Marks and Other “Imperfections”Don’t Go Changin. Baby You Were Born This Way.You Look Mahhhvelous. You’re Good Enough, You’re Smart E… Read More
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