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News, insights, and inspiration from the MTS world, covering tattoos, piercings, and body art.

Workshop at Milano Tattoo School with Matteo Felloni: The Magic of the Ballpoint Pen

20/11/2025

When we talk about drawing applied to tattooing, we’re primarily talking about control, patience, and observation. These are all qualities that the ballpoint pen technique challenges like few others. That’s why, when we hosted the workshop with Matteo Felloni, a highly talented ballpoint pen artist, at Milano Tattoo School, we knew it would be an […]

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Neo Traditional Tattooing: Power, Elegance, and Color

07/11/2025

Discover all the new courses at Milano Tattoo School: We’re waiting for you here! Neo Traditional tattooing is one of the most complete and fascinating expressions of modern tattoo art. Born from the evolution of American traditional, it retains its visual strength but enriches it with details, shading, and depth. At Milano Tattoo School, this […]

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Black and Gray Tattoos: History, Techniques, and Our Expert at Milanotattooschool

29/10/2025

Black and Gray tattooing is one of the most appreciated and sought-after styles in the tattoo world, famous for its incredible realism and elegant shading. At Milanotattooschool, we are proud to feature an excellent exponent of this style: Jawtattoo, an expert artist appreciated for his mastery in creating works of great visual impact. Origins of […]

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Chicano Style Tattoo: Symbols and Techniques for Professional Tattoo Artists

19/06/2025

The Chicano style tattoo originated in the 1940s and 1950s in the United States (particularly California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico), created by Mexican-American communities. Initially associated with gang affiliation and street life, it developed enormously, rightfully becoming a cornerstone of Latin American culture, and then spreading virtually worldwide. Today, the Chicano tattoo represents a […]

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Cannula Needle vs. American Needle: Which One to Choose for Your Piercings?

16/06/2025

When it comes to performing a piercing, choosing the right needle is one of the most important aspects to ensure a safe, precise, and minimally traumatic procedure. Among the most common options are the cannula needle and the American needle, two tools with very different characteristics. Are you wondering how they differ and which one […]

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What happens after completing MTS courses and how to start your career as a tattoo artist

14/06/2025

Becoming a professional tattoo artist is a dream that combines not only artistic passion and technical precision, but also ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit. To embark on this career, the first mandatory step is attending a qualified course, which is required by law and lasts 1500 hours at an authoritative and recognized school. Milano Tattoo […]

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How to Get an Industrial Piercing? Technique, Care, and Tips

12/06/2025

In the world of ear piercings, colloquially known as “Ear Piercing,” there’s an iconic and very bold type of piercing, originating around the 90s, that gives a distinctive and original look to those who choose it. We’re talking about the industrial piercing, made popular in the 90s by Jim Ward, one of the pioneers of […]

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Ornamental tattooing as an art form for the modern tattoo artist

06/05/2025

Ornamental tattooing is a tattoo style characterized by precision, symmetry, and deep symbolism. It combines minimalist aesthetics and spirituality and blends technical rigor and artistic vision, making it the ideal choice for those looking for a clean and fascinating design on skin, whether for small minimalist tattoos or larger, more complex ones, as well as […]

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5 good reasons to choose MTS courses over other tattoo schools

04/04/2025

When you want to learn the art of tattooing or piercing, choosing the right school can make the difference between an ordinary career and extraordinary, lasting success. Not only that: since the path to becoming a professional tattoo artist or piercer is long and complex, opting for excellent training is not a choice, but an […]

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