Tattooed Art
As seen on the Boston Globe & WND & The SF Chronicle World renowned tattoo artist Joey Pang has teamed up with master craftsmen L’Orfevrerie d’Anjou to create a unique Chinese-inspired, solid pewter champagne bucket. Since 1710 L’Orfevrerie d’Anjou has specialized in making the finest champagne buckets and accessories related to the art…
Tattoos, Immediate Gratification And Addiction
In the tattoo world there is a common phrase, “tattoos are addictive”. Once received the freshly inked are said to start envisaging other potential designs, placements and projects. Perhaps this propensity could be simplified into economic terms and, considering the highly detrimental lasting effects of bad tattoos, rightly be classified as an addiction. Outside…
Tattoos: Advice Extremes
Across Asia the popularity of tattooing is growing. In line with the staggered uptake of Western trends, increasingly affluent portions of society have begun participating in a variety of previously exclusive pursuits. According to some survey’s it is estimated that approximately 18% of all Americans now sport some kind of ink with as high as…
3 Rules of Chinese Character Tattoos
Chinese characters are among the fastest growing types of tattoos being chosen. However mistranslations and poorly executed pieces are two leading causes of tattoo removal. How do you make sure yours doesn’t become a permanent mistake? Follow the rules. In contrast to the Western alphabet, Chinese calligraphy holds a rich frequently alluring symbolism. Motivational phrases,…
TattooSnob.com Interview
My name is Joey Pang. I started Tattoo Temple back in 2006. I live in Hong Kong, was born in Yunnan China and my family is originally from Indonesia. And I’m writing this from home on maternity leave as I’m expecting my son to be born any week now! What’s your artistic background like? And…
A Smarter Breed
Last week the ‘Tattoo Temple‘ application became available on the iTunes App Store. In contrast to the function specific and generally narrowly focused utility applications – Tattoo Temple Hong Kong took a more eclectic approach. Apart from their stunning artwork the app features a wide array of articles, guides, galleries, links, as well as streaming…
Necescity Feature
Will Hong Kong Tattoo Culture Die Before it’s ever Lived? Despite its long association with triads, tattoo culture in Hong Kong is still in its infancy but it looks like the Chinese love of coin and capitalism will prove its downfall. Tattoos have had three main eras in Hong Kong beginning with allied servicemen stationed…
TLC’s Tattoo School – Public Artistic Indecency
The latest TLC show titled ‘Tattoo School’ has caused global uproar throughout the tattoo community. Students who seem to lack any foundation in art or design are given two weeks to learn how to tattoo. Without question, righteous indignation from genuine tattoo artists ensued. Tattooing is an art form to which many have dedicated decades…
Tattoo Bias & Economies of Thought
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Martin Luther King Jr. Hong Kong has somewhat of a ‘traditional infamy’ regarding triad tattoos. Due to the economic success and population density of this small fishing village turned metropolis, China’s Special Administrative Region is renowned for criminal tattoos and displays…
Tattoos – A Reluctant Reality
Tattoos – A Reluctant Reality Voluntarily receiving a tattoo, a permanent alteration to physical appearance, can technically be said to be borne from either rational logic or whim (here displays of group membership are also categorized as whim due to their extreme situational dependence). Tattoos can be a well thought out plan or…