Any tattoo requires lots of patience, skill, and a steady hand, of course. In addition to that, it calls for a beautiful design. And combining it all usually results in some quite impressive works ...

There are two general categories of tattoos: black ink and colored. Some people like to mix it up when it comes to their artwork, while others like to stick to one type of ink. For anyone who's a fan ...

I've been a tattoo artist for years. In addition to black-and-gray work, I specialize in color-realism designs. But the latter requires a little more research for the best results, so there are some ...

In Neal Stephenson’s sci-fi novel The Diamond Age, body art has evolved into “constantly shifting mediatronic tattoos”—in-skin displays powered by nanotech robopigments. In the 25 years since the ...

A group of MIT and Harvard Medical School researchers explored the possibility of color-changing, health-monitoring tattoos. The smart ink can detect blood sugar elevation and dehydration. One of the ...

Tattoo artists weighed in about which designs they expect to be more and less popular in 2022. Colorful tattoos and minimalistic designs are having a major moment this year. Body-art pros expect fewer ...

Over the past few years, finger tattoos have risen in popularity. Small and cute, they are the perfect way to subtly reflect your personality. Despite their size, these tiny masterpieces offer a wide ...