Toronto Tattoo Shop sheds new light on the art of ink

Until now, tattoos were seen like a scarlet letter. They represented a wild side, even a rough side. And the biggest advocators of an ink-free body tended to be parents and employers. This has strongly influenced the way we feel about tattoos today.

It might be ironic to learn that when tattoos were introduced to Western culture, they were reserved for the elite and were thought to be symbols of the bearer’s worldliness. As popularity grew and tattoos became more accessible for everyone of all classes, the prestige dimmed and the perception became more shady.

This is a belief that seemed to have stuck for many decades until the media stepped in and again we saw another shift in perception. Celebs like Angelina Jolie, Meghan Fox and Vin Diesel starting showing their ink and it became more and more trendy and acceptable. However there still seems to remain a barrier for those who are considering getting a tattoo of their own. While Tinsel Town may have openly embraced the art of ink, the average consumer who works 9-5 and still values their parents acceptance are having a hard time making the decision. Should they actually choose to go ahead and get a tattoo, they are still only half-heartedly committing by requesting a smaller tattoo and usually in a place that’s easy to hide from both family and employers. Our tattoo artists hear this a lot.

We’ve come a long way but there’s still a ways to go. "Project X-Cepted”, the brain child of Ricky Fung, co-owner of Chronic Ink Tattoo shop in Toronto, hopes to change that perception. If you’ve got ink and you’re proud to show it, join us on Facebook: let us know if want to be photographed by a professional photographer.

The photos will be displayed on the Chronic Ink Tattoo Tumblr site. You can keep the professional shot photos. Chronic Ink Tattoos has partnered with a number of professional photographers who are willing to take up to 5 free photos of each participant.

Contact us for a free photo shoot displaying your tattoo. In Toronto, the photo shoot will be available to a limited number of participants, so contact us today by calling Chronic Ink Tattoos in Toronto at (416) 544-0311 or Chronic Ink Tattoos in Markham at (905) 305-0311 or e-mail us. Learn more about "Project X-Cepted" and Chronic Ink Tattoos.

ABOUT CHRONIC INK TATTOOS

Chronic Ink Tattoos is recognized as one of the best tattoo shops in Toronto, Ontario and Canada, winning over 20 awards since 2008 for outstanding tattoo artistry. The Toronto tattoo Shop and its Artists specialize in Asian Tattoos, along with body piercings, tattoo cover-ups and while they specialize in Asian tattoos, they can create any type of tattoo - western, realism, tribal, horror in color or black and grey. Chronic Ink Tattoos is proud of their highly qualified and experienced tattoo artists who are trained overseas in the traditional Asian styles of Japan and China and guarantees the highest level of hygiene and safety in the industry. They serve residents in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond with tattoo shops in Toronto and Markham, Ontario.

Welcome to Chronic Ink's Blog

Tristen back in 2009, our first convention and also our first award...thx u Ottawa for giving
us our first break!

We've been thinking for awhile whether we (as a tattoo shop) should start a blog –

whether there was any merit or value in it.

First and foremost, I don’t want to use this space as a platform to vent the day-to-day

frustrations that occur naturally within a service industry.

The world does not need another public complainer.

Rather, we decided this will be a mental post for ourselves…

to gather our thoughts and reflect on what is going on in our lives, our business;

and occasionally, the world around us.

This seems like a good opportunity for us to share our views on an industry that is

ever changing and growing leaps and bounds everyday, as well as works from artists that we enjoy.

Most importantly, we are not your Mom and Dad's tattoo store.

We are today’s artists.

Artists who believe tattooing is simply another form of art, and your body is our canvas.

So, for those who end up following and reading our blog.

Our crew consists of Tristen, Tony, Csaba Joe, Kevin, Winson, Steve Bks, Frances, Damon,

Charisse, Mike, Marilyn, Dillon, Martin, Tommy, Skinny Steve, Little Kevin, Mike N, Justin, Vince, and Ricky

And we are Chronic Ink Tattoos.

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Toronto Tattoo Shop sheds new light on the art of ink

ABOUT CHRONIC INK TATTOOS

Welcome to Chronic Ink's Blog