Jezebel

Why do some tattoo artists balk at dark skin?

Every episode, competitors must execute a tattoo on a “human canvas”—that is, a client. But whenever there’s a canvas with darker skin, no one wants to tattoo him or her. Why? Because for the dozen or ...
The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore’s Black-owned tattoo shops battle prejudice while serving unique needs of clients with darker skin

Anthony Chestnut’s 15-year career as a tattoo artist has presented several challenges, some big enough to push him to leave altogether, but he always finds himself back wielding the needle. “I’ve ...
WGHP

How a North Carolina tattoo artist is creating an inclusive space

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – When ...
The York Dispatch

Baltimore’s Black-owned tattoo shops battle prejudice while serving unique needs

BALTIMORE — Anthony Chestnut’s 15-year career in the tattoo industry has presented several challenges, some big enough to push him to leave altogether, but he always finds himself back wielding the ...