Pick up your copy of issue 13 of Bound by Ink with tattooed-model Lea Vendetta on the cover when it hits newsstands on April 23rd. With Interviews from models, Violeteyes, Lea Vendetta, Miss Mischief, and Antietam and features on artists, Ivano Natale, Roman Abrego, Trent Magano and Vinnie Morey of the Proper Barber Shop, and [...]
Look for issue 12 of Bound by Ink when it hits newsstands on January 29th. Featuring the picturesque beauty, Scarlett Lash on the cover, issue 12 continues our journey into the world of art and tattoos with interviews with Hollywood actor Robert LaSardo, sculptor and toy designer David Webb, and hair and make up artist, [...]
It is with great pride that we present to you the second installment of Altered Egos. It’s been a fun journey chronicling the tattooed and artistic lifestyle that is Bound by Ink and we have no intention of quitting anytime soon. It was difficult trying to figure out what to choose but we’ve taken some [...]
Check out the latest issue of Bound by Ink hitting newsstands October 30th. Featuring the beautiful Suicide Girl, Go Go Blackwater on the cover, issue 11 of Bound by Ink covers the exploits of artists; Nathan F. Travis, Antonio Todisco, and Dmitriy Samohin, BMX legend, Rick Thorne, models; Go Go Blackwater and Bernadette Macias, and [...]
The Yakuza table created by Reddish Studio is a digitally tattooed masterpiece that also happens to double as a piece of furniture. Crafted from veneered MDF, the table was treated as a living body, and the design of each table is patterned after the infamous tattoos of the Yakuza.
Simon Hayag fuses traditional technique with modern technology to ink his own blueprint on the future foundation of modern pop art, and now he’s created a monster. See his art, feel his passion, and read to see how art has changed his life in more ways than one. Name: Simon Hayag Web: myspace.com/simonhayag Text by [...]
Richie the Barber fuses old-fashioned style with a postmodern edge, bringing out the ringleader personality to his own life’s circus By George Kaplan Photos: Henry DeKuyper
After taking one look at this exquisitely tattooed mug, it’s safe to say that our cup runneth over with dozens of new ideas to elevate and showcase the fascinating art form we all know and love. Photos by Edgar Hoill & Henry DeKuyper
One artist’s mission to preserve artistic integrity through social commentary blooms in the realm of Southwestern art, as the once-lost genre of fine leather tooling is used to connect a new generation to images of the past. Text by BBI Staff | Photos: Andy Hartmark
Utilizing only his naked eye and good lighting, renowned SoCal tattoo artist Ben Grillo makes miniature masterpieces and pushes the boundaries of tattoo detail. By Mike Landers Name: Ben Grillo Shop: Two Roses Tattoo Location: San Diego, CA
