Graffiti and tattoos seem like total opposities. One is ephemeral, lasting only until it’s painted over by the city or other writers, the other is forever, or at least unless you decide to rip the ink ...
Graffiti, considered an expressive curse of the lower class, gravitates naturally to the application of tattoos. Graffiti and tattoos are both considered forms of drawings or inscriptions outside of ...
When asked how he got into graffiti art, Thomas said, “Graffiti chose me at a very early age, to be honest. I go by the name SOLE 4 VBD. Graffiti. Most days I wish I never even knew what it was.
It’s summer, and with the advent of sleeveless dress and spaghetti strap season, I am reminded why I find tattoos on women so offensive: they are simply unsightly to look at. I’m a fairly open minded ...
Famous graffiti artist Banksy has become so popular in New York that many locals are flocking to get tattoos inspired by his work as the artist's residency in the Big Apple comes to an end. Tattooist ...
When Miguel Rodriguez approached his tattoo artist friend with an idea for an Los Angeles-themed back piece, the artist was intrigued and a little wary. Rodriguez, 45, proposed a massive spread ...
If the body is a temple, who says it can’t be a heavily decorated temple? Find the answer to that question as the city of Asheville hosts its second Tattoo Arts Convention Nov. 5-7 at the Harrah’s ...
The abandoned Oceanwide Plaza Development has been an eyesore for some and an art piece for others. For one man, the graffiti-filled towers are now a backpiece. Miguel Angel Rodriguez liked the ...