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Greetings, internet! It’s Livia Michael! As an apprentice at Speakeasy Tattoo in Los Angeles, there is so much information I’m absorbing about the practice of tattooing - specifically that tattooing is not only an art, but a science as well. A tattooist having a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the skin is crucial in order for a tattoo to look great, last, and retain its quality. The artist must expertly place the needle into the correct layer of the skin. However, th

Greetings, internet! It's Livia Michael again! As an apprentice at Speakeasy Tattoo in Los Angeles, I am not only learning about the world of tattoo, but also art history and technique as well. There are a multitude of art movements and techniques that have evolved throughout the course of history, but one remains fundamental to the way in which artists accurately represent their surroundings - chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro is a conjugation of two Italian words. ‘Chiaro’ translate

Greetings, internet! It’s Livia Michael again! At Speakeasy Tattoo in Los Angeles, I am learning about the various giants and icons of the tattoo industry. One name that has become incredibly well-known and closely associated with the world of tattoo is Sailor Jerry. Sailor Jerry was born as Norman Collins in Reno, Nevada in 1911. Collins’ father gave him the nickname, ‘Jerry’ when he was a child, after the family mule, Jerry, since they were both very headstrong. Collins lef