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Histoire du tatouage

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Historical photograph of a man with a large dragon tattoo by Macdonald curving from the abdomen towards the chest and shoulder.

Learning / 14.11.2026

Sutherland Macdonald: the London tattoo artist who thought big

A studio in Turkish baths, a dragon sweeping across a torso and an ambitious advertisement: meet Macdonald through the records and learn to look closely at his work.

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Historical tattoo flash sheet with a ribboned dagger, horse's head, winged propeller and flags in red, blue and black ink.

Learning / 10.11.2026

Tattoo flash history: when designs travelled by mail

Before saving designs to a phone, tattooers shared images through sheets and mail-order catalogues. Museum archives reveal how that exchange worked and what a historical sheet can teach a beginner.

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Steven J. Kusial wearing a cap and holding gloves, with tattoos visible on both arms while working on Guam.

Learning / 07.11.2026

Sailor tattoos: why an anchor does not tell the whole story

Anchors, swallows and ships have histories, but no single universal meaning. Learn to read sailor tattoos through archive photographs and bring that context to your drawings.

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Person facing the sea with a circular mountain tattoo combining dark lines and soft colour on their upper back.

Learning / 05.11.2026

Watercolor tattoos: give the colour a shape before adding splashes

Learn to read watercolor tattoo designs through edges, contrast, colour and open space, with historical context, real images and a drawing exercise for beginners.

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