Just a couple of decades ago, tattoos were considered something marginal, but today they are a perfectly normal element of self-presentation. Along with the popularization of body art, the number of studios is growing, and, more importantly, the requirements for their work. In Alpena, Michigan, Stephanie Johnson recently opened her own space, Pin Cushion Body Art, on U.S.-23 South, and her main message is simple: clients should leave here with a tattoo, not a diagnosis.
Cambodian Tattoo Artist Loses Craft Due to War
In a refugee camp, affectionately and bitterly called the “village of waiting” by locals, a tattoo artist named Sam is once again picking up his needle. Only now, instead of a bustling workshop at a border crossing, his workspace is the narrow courtyard of a small house, and his client base has shrunk to a handful of people. The story of Cheng Bora, known to everyone as Sam, vividly illustrates how a geopolitical crisis can instantly deprive a craftsman not only of income but also of his accustomed life.
Willemse’s Tattoo in Springboks: Best or Worst in Rugby?
Damian Willemse, the versatile back for the South African rugby team, has unexpectedly become a trending topic on rugby social media – not for another interception, but for a forearm tattoo. Two naive stick figures and the short inscription “DON’T WORRY, I GOT YOUR BACK” have sparked a storm of discussion: some fans are calling it the best tattoo in world rugby, while others joke that the player drew it himself.
Meghan McCain talked about the pain of tattoo removal
Former The View host Meghan McCain, 41, did not hide how exhausting the tattoo removal process was for her. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, she posted a short but candid confession on X (formerly Twitter): “Removing a tattoo is just hell, I think I’ll give up and leave them as they are.” She did not specify the details of what stage the procedure was at, limiting herself to an emotional reaction.
Dominic Purcell Adds Australian Tattoos to His Chest
Dominic Purcell, the 56-year-old actor who grew up in Sydney and became a fan favorite as Lincoln Burrows in “Prison Break,” has once again returned to Australian themes in his tattoo collection. Recent photos he shared on Instagram reveal two new designs on his chest – the Southern Cross and the so-called “Australian sun.” Both motifs reference national symbols of the country where Purcell spent his childhood and youth, and he got both from artist Jamiegenetattoos, thanking him in the caption of the post.