Betty Broadbent, originally named Sue Lillian Brown, was born on November 1st, 1909 in Philadelphia, where she spent most of her childhood. At the ripe young age of 14, Betty, a nanny working in Atlan
Tattooing in the Midst of COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted businesses on a global scale since its origins in Wuhan, China, back in November of 2019. Besides the hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide and the millions of lives affected
Everything you need to know about getting a tattoo apprenticeship
Tattooing is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling careers that you can have in life. It’s creative and thoughtful, yet busy and fast-paced too. The connection between an artist and a client is truly
A day in the life of a tattoo artist
Tattooing is an industry surrounded by intrigue and myths. There are plenty of people who fancy becoming a tattoo artist, due to the misconception that it’s an easy, rock’n’roll lifestyle- full of hea
The best ways to find inspiration for your next tattoo
Getting tattooed can be pretty addictive. Trust us, we know. It starts off as just one meaningful tattoo on your wrist, then suddenly you blink and you’re 6 months into a backpiece. If you’re someone
The art of Flash Tattoos invented in New York City in the 1920s
Flash Tattoos Displayed in a Bowery Shop Window New York City is one of the first and most influential aspects in tattoo history. In the 1920s, the Bowery neighborhood became the hub of tattoo culture
American Traditional Tattoos
American traditional tattoos are one of the most recognizable and iconic style of tattooing, with its bold black lines and saturated color palette, and can date back as early as the 19th century. Howe
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Tattoo
Beginning the tattoo process, whether just for one small piece or for a whole sleeve, is a lengthy procedure and it is important to educate yourself on the basics of tattoos. There are many crucial as
Charlie Wagner, the Inventor of Modern Tattooing
Antique Photo of Professor Charles Wagner Tattooing in New York City circa 1920s Charlie Wagner, a tattoo artist who lived from 1875 to 1953, is usually credited as one of the kings of American tattoo
History of NYC Tattoo Shops
New York City was deprived of the concept of legal tattoo shops from 1961 up until 1997 owing to purported series of blood borne Hepatitis-B cases. The Health Department officially prohibited tattooin