Tattoos have a rich history that stretches back thousands of years, but today, they’re experiencing a remarkable resurgence among women. Gone are the days when body art was primarily associated with ...

Let's be real for a second: Getting a tattoo can be scary. The looming permanence of the decision you're about to make, the sterile smell and, not to mention, the pain of a needle stabbing your skin ...

That’s why Amber Lynn, owner of Tru Tattoo shop, decided to open a business with an all-woman lineup of tattoo artists. When Lynn was younger, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life. A ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Athens is home to a rich tattoo scene - from Pain and Wonder, established in 1995 ...

Laura Craver (right) tattoos Alex Johnson (left) on Friday, June 6, 2025. The tattoo represents his love story with his husband. It includes an illustration of the sequoia tree they got married inside ...

Last year, a good friend of mine, radio host Mike Opelka, visited the 18th Annual Philadelphia “Tattoo Arts Convention,” which he writes about as spotlighting both skin art and “tattoo regret” — which ...

COLUMBIA — Women-owned tattoo shops in Columbia are creating a safe space where people feel welcome — and are welcome to be themselves — all while getting permanent art tattooed on their bodies.