Chronic Ink Tattoo Blog

Some of the most creative, profound modern tattoos take inspiration from ancient Asian mythology. Chinese symbols for happiness dance across the sleeves of many ink lovers. Japenese cherry blossoms...

Belly button piercings experienced a surge in popularity in the late 90’s to early 2000’s, and while it seems they’ve since declined in use since that time, that’s actually not...

A helix piercing can mean many things, but the general idea is the same: It’s a piercing that goes through the top curve of your ear. Placement can vary, along...

Some Japanese tattoo designs are gentle, peaceful, friendly, and downright tranquil to take in. Others — like the kappa tattoo — are bold, powerful, often mythical and sometimes even...

Body piercing as a form of body modification or body art, representing one of the earliest forms of artistic expression practiced by humans. Today there are virtually an endless amount...

Earlobes are the most widely-received ear piercings worldwide, and it’s easy to see why. They’re simple, fashionable, versatile and universally common for both men and...

Though some might be dead set on a tattoo idea they have in mind and need a custom tattoo piece to fulfill that vision, flash tattoo art can offer some...

Vertical lobe piercing started trending last year. It’s a great solution to balance out an existing lobe piercing that wasn’t placed properly. As well it’s...

Fujin tattoos, rooted in ancient Japanese mythology, have gained popularity as captivating body art designs worldwide. These striking tattoos showcase the mythical Japanese god of wind, Fujin, and...

There’s nothing like the threatening rumble of an approaching thunderstorm. Black clouds roll across the sky, electricity lights up the night, and a rolling, growling sound echoes from somewhere inside...

Asian culture offers some of the most popular inspiration for body art and tattoos. From the traditional ying-yang symbol, to Japanese characters and Chinese mythology, these motifs create an aura...

Tattoo art has come a long way since its beginning. Though there is still a timeless beauty to the classic tattoo art styles, modern advances in equipment and techniques along...