Graffiti and tattoos seem like total opposities. One is ephemeral, lasting only until it’s painted over by the city or other writers, the other is forever, or at least unless you decide to rip the ink ...

When Miguel Rodriguez approached his tattoo artist friend with an idea for an Los Angeles-themed back piece, the artist was intrigued and a little wary. Rodriguez, 45, proposed a massive spread ...

When asked how he got into graffiti art, Thomas said, “Graffiti chose me at a very early age, to be honest. I go by the name SOLE 4 VBD. Graffiti. Most days I wish I never even knew what it was.

He’s the tattoo artist to the stars, having inked the flesh of Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent and so many others. He’s exhibited work in museums and galleries — not to mention murals ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The iconic "Be Someone" graffiti in Houston has been altered several times in the past few years, but someone always seems to fix it. It's a message that thousands of people see ...

There are some interesting similarities between graffiti and tattoos that are undeniable: both can be interpreted as art and both identify subcultures. And just like inked people want others to see ...

The abandoned Oceanwide Plaza Development has been an eyesore for some and an art piece for others. For one man, the graffiti-filled towers are now a backpiece. Miguel Angel Rodriguez liked the ...

The presence of hip-hop culture is visible in everything from advertising (seen that ad for Zima?) to haute couture (how else could Lil' Kim become a fashion icon?). So it's not surprising that ...

For Steve Carballo, tattooing was just the next step in his artistic journey. The 27-year-old who’s better known as the Los Angeles River has already been tattooing for a decade, but that came after a ...

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