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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, andwhat it is that makes me love it so. All of these […]
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Japanese Tattoo is an Art for All Seasons of Life

  • 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, also known as Irezumi, or Horimono. The Peony […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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…...
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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 […]
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Dallas Tattoo Artist with a Japanese Edge

  • 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 […]
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The Law of 5 with Carl Block

  • 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 […]
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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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