How to start tattooing freehand
When I first started tattooing, drawing freehand felt like a dream — something I admired but wasn’t sure I could ever do.There are so many advantages to it: your designs fit the body perfectly, you can cover scars or old tattoos naturally, and you save time preparing designs at home. But freehan
What is Cybersigilism?
What is Cybersigilism? Cybersigilism is a tattoo style characterized by sharp angular lines, intricate geometric patterns and a visual language that blends esoteric symbols, runic references and a dark digital aesthetic.Each cybersigilism tattoo feels like a collision between ancient mysticism and a
One to Watch – Cemalcan Özer
ONE TO WATCH Cemalcan Özer We know that your initial consultations are quite long and can be described as therapeutic. Could you walk us through the flow of this process? « The initial consultation isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a foundation of trust. What starts as casual conversatio
The body as a vessel for the divine
In the quiet, incense-heavy halls of Southeast Asian temples, a needle does more than mark the skin, it anchors the soul. Sak Yant, the ancient practice of “spiritually tattooing,” is a profound intersection of faith, art, and discipline.Far from a mere fashion statement, these tattoos a
Monday – Exclusive Interview
MONDAY Exclusive interview with Svitlana LIvshits Cover designed by Marco Michetti @mvrcmatter Svitlana, known as Monday, is a tattoo artist based in Amsterdam specializing in anime, manga and gamer tattoos. Owner of Duo Verba studio, her work goes far beyond the aesthetic, every piece carries an ex
The glimmer effect
What is a glimmer? A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger. It’s a small, unexpected moment that makes you feel safe, grounded, present. A smell, a sound, an image, something that reconnects you with yourself in a fraction of a second. People have always carried pieces of their story on their s
One to Watch – Felipe Abel
ONE TO WATCH FELIPE ABEL Lineae et signa occulta. Your imagery moves between mythology, surrealism, the human figure and ancient iconography. Is there a source, a book, a work of art, a historical period that changed the way you see things? « My imagery is born from a fairly organic mix of differen
The day fashion got tattooed
For decades tattoos were considered the territory of sailors, criminals and rebels. Fashion looked the other way. Until 1971, when Issey Miyake brought it to the runway for the first time with flesh-toned garments with portraits of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix that looked like tattooed skin. Not a
One to Watch – Federica Losito
ONE TO WATCH FEDERICA LOSITO Tattooing as an act of healing. Your work comes from the idea that tattooing can be something to help people, not just an aesthetic choice. Where does this come from? « Over the years, a deep need grew inside me, a need to have a purpose, to feel useful, to […]
The tattoo you never got
There’s one you already know. You don’t need to look for it. It’s been there for years, postponed. Maybe you were waiting for the right moment. Maybe you weren’t sure about the artist. Maybe you were afraid of what it would really mean to do it. The tattoos you never got say
