{"id":4396,"date":"2026-01-26T22:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandink.com\/studio\/?post_type=product&p=4396"},"modified":"2026-01-26T22:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:55:17","slug":"skin-ink-magazine-330-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandink.com\/studio\/product\/skin-ink-magazine-330-february-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin & Ink Magazine – #330 February 2025: Nikki Simpson, Anchorhead Tattoo (Jonathan “Fud” Gearheart), Ben Riffe, Kiwis N Trees, Nesutopor…"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\ud83d\udd25\u00a0SKIN & INK \u2013 FEBRUARY 2025<\/span>\u00a0\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

This issue is packed with\u00a0game-changing artists, deep industry insights, and exclusive studio tours<\/span>\u2014a must-read for every tattoo lover.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8\u00a0INK MASTERPIECE: NIKKI SIMPSON<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 22-29) \u2013\u00a0Ink Master<\/span>\u00a0star turned industry icon, Nikki shares her\u00a0rise, struggles, and passion for tattooing<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\u00a0STUDIO TOUR: ANCHORHEAD TATTOO<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 36-39) \u2013\u00a0Star Wars<\/span>-themed ink paradise!\u00a0Fud Gearheart<\/span>\u00a0(@fudruckus) and his\u00a0Lucasfilm-licensed crew<\/span>\u00a0are making tattoo history.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad\u00a0ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS:<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Ben Riffe<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Traditional meets modern mastery (@benriffetattoos).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Kiwis N Trees<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Fantasy-infused storytelling ink (@kiwis_n_trees).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Nesutopor<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Black & gray samurai + realism (@nesutopor).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Amanda Chanfreau<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Textiles & fine art in tattoo form (@amandachanfreau).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Hannah Flowers<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Art Nouveau-inspired neo-trad (@hannahflowers_tattoos).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Koral Ladna<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ink Master<\/span>\u00a0alum, cosmic colors (@koraltattoo).<\/p>\n

\u26a1\u00a0TATTOO INDUSTRY DEBATE:<\/span>\u00a0Should\u00a0gatekeeping<\/span>\u00a0in tattooing end? Top artists sound off on\u00a0apprenticeships vs. education, licensing, and the future of the craft<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 46-51).<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4\u00a0CRANBERRY TATTOO CLASSIC<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 40-45) \u2013 A\u00a0must-see<\/span>\u00a0convention by\u00a0Tony Urbanek (@tonyurbanek)<\/span>, showcasing the best in tattoo artistry.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 Don\u2019t just watch tattoo culture\u2014immerse yourself in it.<\/span>\u00a0Grab your copy now!<\/p>\n

#skinandinkmag #skinandinkmagazine #totalinkmag #totalinkmagazine[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udd25\u00a0SKIN & INK \u2013 FEBRUARY 2025<\/span>\u00a0\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

This issue is packed with\u00a0game-changing artists, deep industry insights, and exclusive studio tours<\/span>\u2014a must-read for every tattoo lover.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8\u00a0INK MASTERPIECE: NIKKI SIMPSON<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 22-29) \u2013\u00a0Ink Master<\/span>\u00a0star turned industry icon, Nikki shares her\u00a0rise, struggles, and passion for tattooing<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\u00a0STUDIO TOUR: ANCHORHEAD TATTOO<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 36-39) \u2013\u00a0Star Wars<\/span>-themed ink paradise!\u00a0Fud Gearheart<\/span>\u00a0(@fudruckus) and his\u00a0Lucasfilm-licensed crew<\/span>\u00a0are making tattoo history.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad\u00a0ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS:<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Ben Riffe<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Traditional meets modern mastery (@benriffetattoos).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Kiwis N Trees<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Fantasy-infused storytelling ink (@kiwis_n_trees).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Nesutopor<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Black & gray samurai + realism (@nesutopor).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Amanda Chanfreau<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Textiles & fine art in tattoo form (@amandachanfreau).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Hannah Flowers<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Art Nouveau-inspired neo-trad (@hannahflowers_tattoos).
\n\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Koral Ladna<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ink Master<\/span>\u00a0alum, cosmic colors (@koraltattoo).<\/p>\n

\u26a1\u00a0TATTOO INDUSTRY DEBATE:<\/span>\u00a0Should\u00a0gatekeeping<\/span>\u00a0in tattooing end? Top artists sound off on\u00a0apprenticeships vs. education, licensing, and the future of the craft<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 46-51).<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4\u00a0CRANBERRY TATTOO CLASSIC<\/span>\u00a0(Pg 40-45) \u2013 A\u00a0must-see<\/span>\u00a0convention by\u00a0Tony Urbanek (@tonyurbanek)<\/span>, showcasing the best in tattoo artistry.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 Don\u2019t just watch tattoo culture\u2014immerse yourself in it.<\/span>\u00a0Grab your copy now!<\/p>\n

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