2015 Holiday Gift Exchange

A diverse group of people pose playfully in a decorated room with colorful fabric and string lights overhead.

Our annual holiday event was, as usual, a real inspiration for us all. It was a great reminder of the high level of talent that exists among our crew. We all got together to celebrate and give thanks to another great year while participating in our annual tradition of the White Elephant gift exchange. Many […]

Mondial du Tatouage Paris March 2016

Vintage-style poster for "Mondial du Tatouage" in Paris, featuring a samurai and a black-and-white cat. Event dates: March 4-6, 2016.

Aaron and Melissa Bell will once again be attending the fabulous Mondial du Tatouage taking place in Paris March 4-6 2016. This is by far one of the best shows in Europe! Hope to see you there…

New Aaron Bell sketchbook now available

Book cover for "Japanese Tattoo Designs and Sketches" by Aaron Bell, featuring a dramatic illustration of a dragon intertwined with a skull and mask.

Aaron Bell Japanese Tattoo Designs & Sketches Best of vol. 1 & 2 This new book features the best from previous volumes, and has a bunch of new material. Lots of usable reference here. Now availableย with free shipping in our online store.

Slave to the Needle celebrates 20 years in Seattle

A group of tattooed individuals gather together, posing and smiling with "Slave to the Needle 20" written at the bottom.

Gallery Axis in the historic Pioneer Square district of Seattle was the location for this summerโ€™s main event. Aaron Bell started slave to the Needle in 1995. On August 1st, in celebration, Slave to the needle hosted a fully catered party, which coincided with the Slave 20 group art show. Slave 20, made up of […]

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