Carl Hallowell Blog | Traditional Japanese Irezumi & Tebori Tattoos

Separating the Traditional Tattoos from the Impostors

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On January 23, 2018

The tattoo of the month column here on my site highlights some my favorite tattoos that I have recently had the pleasure of doing. In these columns, I delve deeper into the makeup of the tattoo, what it is that makes it great, and what it is that makes me love it so. All of […]

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On December 29, 2017

Brad wears the tattoo of the month this time around; a Japanese half sleeve tattoo that depicts a single Peony and its bud blowing in the wind and being tossed about by a wave. The Peony is one of the main flowers used in the Japanese tattoo (irezumi or horimono). The Peony is a springtime flower […]

The Best Tattoo Artist in Dallas

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On December 12, 2017

Man, if you don’t know this then I guess you have been living under a rock for the last 25 years! While I thoroughly believe that tattooing is not a competition, definitely not a sport- and we need to make sure it stays like this. You must have an eye for quality in this deal […]

5 Best Tattoos in Dallas History

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On November 22, 2017

Promoting something like one of the best tattoos in Dallas is a pretty big deal. Lucky for me, I have had the opportunity to witness what I believe to be five of the best tattoos in the history of our fine city. These are purely based on my personal tattoo artistry style, here are my […]

Tattoo of the Month: The Passion of the Traditional Tattoo Artist

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On November 12, 2017

The tattoo of the month this time around is another traditional tattoo that I hope you have come to expect out of my work as a traditional tattoo artist. It was Mike Malone, the great tattooer who took over Sailor Jerry Collins’ shop after his passing, who said that is what the craft needs “consistent […]

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Allen and Kellie: Big Announcement

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On October 26, 2017

Please check out the chemistry between my newlywed friends here as they talk about life, love, and…...

Dallas Tattoo Artist Promoting Artistic Energy

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On October 16, 2017

Why this rush of energy, in the middle of the night? What is it that drives me, what is this muse, this inspiration? Why do I feel like I “have to?” What keeps me going, when there is really no reason to push forward? The answer is that reading is dangerous. Looking deeper into the […]

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On September 13, 2017

Japanese tattooing; it is hard to imagine a more balanced artwork than this. Japanese tattoos are overflowing with brute strength, while also exemplifying subtle beauty. The art is straightforward in it’s approach and also speaks to the human experience itself. Saturated in black and grey, Japanese tattoos also pop with color. When approaching the thought […]

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On August 30, 2017

Today I have The amazing local potter, professor and musician Carl Block coming in for a tattoo. I am excited for this chance to tattoo this prolific artist from down in Waxahachie Texas. I am honored he is coming to me for his traditional tattoo today. I am hoping that he will agree to a […]

In Focus: Oliver Peck

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On August 21, 2017

Last year, Spike TV featured a biography on my close friend, Oliver Peck, as part of their esteemed “In Focus” series. Oliver’s journey spans over two decades in the tattooing industry, during which he has made an indelible mark. As the co-owner of Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas, Oliver has not only left an […]

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