I don’t know about you, but when I’m on vacation, anything goes. That’s kind of the whole point—you’re supposed to take that time to get weird and do things you would never do in the comfort of your own zip code. One Texas woman fully embodied...
There are a lot of reasons to get a tattoo. People do it to solidify their ideas and values, wear a beautiful piece of art at all times, or pay tribute to celebrities they’ll never meet. But when the decision is made to keep a...
The one thing people always feel the need to remind you of is that tattoos are permanent. Sure, you can go through the extensive process of getting yours removed if you have second thoughts, but no one goes to get a tattoo with the mindset...
Poll: Does this tattoo look like balls to you? Don’t you hate it when you spend hours getting what you think is a beautiful and unique tattoo design, only to have the internet tell you that you’ve permanently etched genitalia onto your leg? I know I...
Tattoos are essentially a labor of love: the process isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but if you do choose to take a walk in the park afterward, you’re probably going to get some compliments on your fresh ink. While most of us choose...
1. The first electric tattoo machine was based off an invention by Thomas Edison. Artists had often experimented with different machines, but Samuel F. O’Reilly patented the first electric tattoo machine in 1891 after garnering inspiration from Edison’s autographic printing pen. The electric pen was...
If there’s one thing I know in life, it’s that we don’t deserve our pets. They’re cute, they’re always happy to see us, and they love our scent enough to chew on our clothes and bury themselves in our sheets. They love us unconditionally simply...
When you have strict parents, there’s no good time to break the news that you got a tattoo without telling them. Even when you're a grown ass adult, who can serve in the military and vote for the president, your parents can still make you...
We here at Platinum Ink believe that tattoos are an expression of your experiences, your values, and your dreams. The skin you wear is your own to don whatever you want, from intimate reminders to sentimental designs. Body modification isn’t wrong—it’s a beautiful way to...
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” –Jack London I like to refer to this quote when I see cringe-worthy tattoos on the internet, to remind myself that some people still understand what I believe are...