A modern approach to an ancient art is the foundation and embodiment of Bound by Ink, an award-winning magazine devoted to art’s impact on tattoo culture and the lifestyle. The mysterious appeal of Bound by Ink is its unique melding of engaging design with inspirational and thought-provoking editorial.
The double cover of Bound By Ink Magazine features Kelly Eden in two very different striking covers and it hits newsstands soon so don’t miss out. Today I dropped by the office to go over some of the new projects we’re working on which includes the……
Modeling is a world where doors are only open for a select few. Before entering its hallowed halls, a bevy of aspiring and sometimes gorgeous females are put through a series of dilemmas, some of them physical and most of them moral; very few make it to the proverbial other side. These women …
In the early 16th century, where women painters weren’t exactly accepted with open arms, Artemisia Gentileschi certainly changed the mold, as she became one of the most famed Baroque painters in the world. She not only broke down stereotypes, but also became the first female painter in history to become …
As the lazy sunbeam of an L.A. afternoon drips to the floor via skylight in his West Hollywood Memoir Tattoo Studio, Shawn Barber stands smiling. Paintings adorn every facet of wall space, and he is enthralled in conversation with fellow artist Adrian Dominic, as Adrian applies a fresh leg piece …
Entertainment and art are much like beauty; their merit is all in the eye of the beholder. Some people like movies, some people prefer music. Others watch sports, and yet others would prefer to read. For years, mankind has always found activities to enjoy while passing the time in between responsibilities.
Combine the paint and color skills of your favorite graphic novelist, throw in the unique character style of your favorite graffiti artist, add the ethos of tongue-in-cheek, ironic humor and satire, and you have the blueprint that has evolved into game-changing Richmond, Virginia, tattoo artist Jesse Smith.
Photos are a unique art form; they represent a visual moment in time while doubling as tunnels that connect the captured image to the beholder in a way that transcends time, space, religion, race, color, or creed. In the same vein, tattoos can be considered even more intriguing, as the commitment …
Saturday night’s toast to the one-year anniversary of The Honorable Society took place in West Hollywood, California, and it certainly did not disappoint. The sterling guest list of movers and shakers, accomplished artists, and some special celebrity attendees spent a good part of the evening rubbing elbows …
Mark Mahoney kicked off St. Patrick’s Day in the grandest of fashion by releasing a new ink collaboration he developed with Intenze. The new ink, appropriately called Shamrock Green, was limited to only 50 hand-crafted sets and even better was the packaging from which they came in. The Irish whiskey–inspired …
