There is something to be said about getting a tattoo in terms of personal self-fulfillment, and many that have been etched have even said that it can be quite addictive. For Siobhan Creedon, a tattoo artist out of Roxbury, she says that tattoos are the most intimate form of self-expression on the planet. She is [...]

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Those of you in the Boston area this weekend will definitely have to check out the Boston Tattoo Convention and get some access to some of the most serious artists in the biz. Yep, if you are looking for some high quality ink, and want a leader in the field to do it, you will [...]

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If you are in the Boston area this weekend, then you definitely want to check out the Boston Tattoo Convention. Here you will have access at your fingertips to experts in the field, the latest and most creative designs, and a bevy of tattoo artists that are leaders in the industry. Joe Boo of the [...]

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Since 1988, bodyart enthusiasts hungry for ink have travelled from around the world to have custom tattoos designed by Smooth and Company. OffBeatInk.com had the pleasure of interviewing Smooth himself…and asking about his 40ft mobile tattooing trailer. 1. Smooth, welcome and thank you for doing the interview. Firstly, the name….where did it come from? Thank [...]

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Whether they are a statement, an addiction or just popular, tattoos are the permanent fashion accessory of today’s society. For many, the motivation for a tattoo came from seeking a way to look different and express their thoughts, feelings or experiences by way of permanent bodyart. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see people with some [...]

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Ever seen he started out by making his own tattoo gun from Scalextric parts and guitar strings, tattooist Dan Gold, 35, has always approached the craft in his own way. Known for his individual, graffiti-style work, Dan still loves his vocation. I was a graffiti artist when I was about 15. Back then, in the [...]

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