April is our foundation month, and we decided it was time to give back. Every April, our magazine will be themed for a certain charity. This year, we focused on Hope for Ukraine and we shone a light on Ukrainian artists. The April 2025 Issue of Art on Skin featured Abigail Torrence, Cynthia Murphy, Luciana […]
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Featuring guest author Alyssa Hansberry; Trigger Warning: self harm mentioned in first paragraph. Piercing has been my passion for most of my life! I got my first lobes pierced at 8, and it became an obsession from there. I got my first serious piercing at 16 (an industrial) and have been adding to my collection
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March was Women’s History Month, so we of course needed to celebrate the top five women in tattoo history! Maud Wagner (1877–1961) Maud Wagner was an aerialist and contortionist on the circus circuit before becoming the first known female tattoo artist in the U.S. While traveling with the circus, Maud met her husband, Gus Wagner,
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In our Women in Business Features, we aim to highlight some woman-owned businesses and the female bosses out there! For our first feature in this line, meet Diana Harper, the Star Gal! As a Mortgage Loan Originator, Diana uses her 11+ years of experience in the industry to help her clients navigate the process with
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from [deleted user] So a bit of background; I don’t like tattoos. I find them off-putting and unattractive and I don’t think they look good on anyone, man or woman. It’s entirely 100% a “me” problem. Intellectually I know that there’s nothing wrong with tattoos, and they’re a great form of self-expression and they can
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Watercolor paintings can be traced back to the paleolithic cave paintings, so it is no surprise that there has been a surge of interest in the artistic medium within the tattoo world. But when did watercolor tattoos become popular? And what distinguishes it as a separate style from color tattoos in general? Watercolor tattooing is
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Tattoo conventions are vibrant gatherings that celebrate body art, culture, and creativity. They come in different sizes, from small local assemblies to large regional events. These events bring together talented tattoo artists, vendors, and fans from around the world, creating a unique opportunity to witness live tattooing, explore new styles, and engage with the broader
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From the biblical depiction of Satan as a serpent to Egyptian worship, we have always been fascinated with snakes. Whether revered as sacred beings, feared as agents of chaos, or seen as symbols of transformation and wisdom, these serpentine creatures appear in myths, scriptures, and rituals spanning different civilizations. Let’s explore the role of snakes
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from @Competitive_Tale8632 TLDR: my girlfriend didn’t realize I had a ladybug tattoo now she thinks I’m a liar. I f26 have been dating this girl for about 7 months Amy 27. I really like her we met at a restaurant opening and got to talking. When she realized I was one of the chefs she
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from @Vegetable-Play Hi all, I’m a 1st generation 27-year-old asian female living in Australia. My parents are traditional Asian immigrant parents, and this has been an issue with our relationship for a long time as I find it very difficult to open up to them about things like my personal life. I’m a working professional.
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