Black woman tattoo afro

Tattoos are seen as one of the most outward expressions of self. Not only does the art reflect the person getting inked, it reflects the person doing the inking. There’s a common misconception that the darker your skin, the harder it is to be tattooed — but that’s not true. These Black, Detroit-based tattoo artists show that with pure talent and a whole lot of skill, skin color does not determine a proper canvas.

Huh, tattoos. They’re like potato chips — you can’t just stop at one. And, as any ink addict knows, there’s always that one design that seems to evade us, like a mythical creature frolicking just beyond our grasp. Well, fellow ink enthusiasts, we’re here to help you hunt down through a stunning collection of red tattoo ideas.