Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

Conventions like this, although commonplace in most industries, are relatively new for tattooing. For St. John’s, this was the 9th annual tattoo convention, organized by Trouble Bound Studio.

I walked into Blackdot’s tattoo studio in Austin’s east side on a sweltering May afternoon. After shaking my sweat-soaked ...