With the lessons of our premier issue we stepped things up for this one adding book mark flaps both front and back. Our features include both veteran tattooists Austin, TX based, Morgan Haberle Egan and Switzerland based Sören Sangkuhl (part one) over four decades of combined perspective are found in their open and honest words, beautiful art, and experience.

Texas tattooer Mark Vanness opens up about the balance between work creativity, down time creativity and the power of pottery in his life to manage severe ADHD instead of medications.

Jonesy, Rising Wave Tattoo is highlighted in our reader spotlight after sending in his story and portfolio.

A new column by Gavin Hayes called Tattooer’s Kitchen is introduced sharing one of his favorite recipes.

Will Self introduces his column, “Self Talk” and some insight to the King of Flowers, the Peony.

We discuss and highlight “Workspace” a piece written by Laura and featuring the space and work of Santa Ynez, Ca. Based Mallory Lynn.

The issue is started off with letters “From us to you” Enough Already, by Laura Jade and Grit not Glitter, by Jeff Gogué