A popular style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East LA's Chicano culture. It moved from California prisons in the 1970s to high-end tattoo shops worldwide.

These nine Black tattoo artists are masterful around the concept of skin as canvas, demonstrating that brown skin and deeper ...

Kat Von D began covering her famous tattoos with solid black ink in late 2020. So far, she's covered portraits, an "angel of death," and a matching 666 she had with musicians.

The identical twins and roommates are also co-owners of Black Veil Studio, where they specialize in black and gray illustration and tattoo work.

Special Friday the 13th tattoos will cost $20 for black and gray or $30 for color. Cash only, and the shop has some restrictions on tattoo location on the body.