Chronic Ink Tattoo Blog

While the phrase ‘cartilage piercing’ is an umbrella term that covers quite a few different types of piercings, all of them involve piercing the cartilage of the ear. Cartilage piercings...

Irizumi is the Japanese word for tattoo. It has taken centuries, but Japanese body art has grown and developed into a very distinct style. It is said that Japanese tattooing...

Realism tattoos are a remarkable form of body art that aims to capture the essence of reality in intricate detail. These tattoos are designed to resemble photographs...

Do tattoos Hurt? One of the most common questions that we get here at Chronic Ink is “Do tattoos Hurt?”. Now the short answer yes - tattoos do...

What Do Owl Tattoos Represent? For those who have them, tattoos are not just decorations, but rather they are works of art that are filled with meaning, symbolism, style and...

Can a scar be covered with a tattoo? Tattoos are a wonderfully artistic way to express yourself, but they aren’t always about aesthetics, creativity and expression. Sometimes a...

Overcoming adversity and going through struggle show up as prominent themes in both Japanese culture and Japanese tattooing. Likewise, good and evil, and masculine and feminine, within a tattoo piece,...

In the realm of tattoo artistry, few designs possess the captivating allure and rich symbolism of the Hannya mask tattoo. Originating from traditional Japanese culture, this iconic design...

Snake tattoos have been captivating people around the world for centuries, thanks to their rich symbolism, versatility in design, and intriguing cultural significance. These serpentine creations have the...

Buddha tattoos are growing increasingly popular. Unsurprisingly so, with so many styles of beautiful art surrounding this iconic figure. But before scheduling a session to get a Buddha tattoo,...

The Fudo-myoo is a popular choice amongst those looking for a tattoo that has an artistic as well as cultural impact. If you want to know more about one of...

Welcome to the ultimate guide on conch piercing, a stylish and trendy ear piercing that has gained popularity in recent years. Whether you're a piercing enthusiast or someone considering...