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These 30 Masterclass Jewelry Tattoos By Celebrity Ink Artist Ryan Ashley Might Be Better Than The Real Thing
Ink on skin has got to be one of the scariest mediums of art out there. The stories about the pain that people feel are legendary, and the errors of the ink artist remain forever—or at least until another artist comes to patch things up. In other words, it's a painstaking process to create a tattoo, not to mention a good one. And so, ink artists have this weird-but-universal aura of respect from other artists, as they're the ones that have to work under the highest of pressures, an environment that artists of other mediums just wouldn't endure.
There are ink artists, and there are ink masters. Ryan Ashley DiCristina (Malarkey) is quite definitely, and literally, the Ink Master. She was the host of the Ink Master show, so it's hard to argue with that. What's even harder to argue with are her skills. Today I want to show you one of her specialties she excels in, and that's ornaments and jewelry. Just take a look at them, and maybe you'll see that it's probably one of the more sustainable roads to high fashion that's out there. And it looks wonderful!
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It inspired me to create this poem:
Diamonds are forever
Tattoos are not
But the latter is better
For it makes you look hot.
Ryan Ashley is a Pennsylvania-born tattoo artist, entrepreneur, and a cultural figure. Aside from her main gig, which is etching badass tats on people's bodies, she also owns two antique and oddity stores in Pennsylvania. She won the eighth season of Ink Master and moved on to host another few TV shows after that.
Ryan is mostly focused on being a mother these days. She married tattooist Arlo DiCristina, and they had a baby in May 2020, named Atheus. Their pregnancy photoshoots in Ink Magazine and other publications received quite a positive uproar, and Ryan's Instagram feed quickly became populated with more warm and lovely family photos.
Tattoos have been a taboo for a long time in Western culture. They were primarily boasted by sailors and criminals, and have always lingered in the underground culture. There hasn't been a solitary event that changed this, but over years and years, it coalesced into a sign of rebellion, independence, and freedom from cultural norms. Though some still have very sensitive opinions about tattoos, many have accepted it as a form of expression that has nothing to do with social status, economical standing, or criminal record.
But no matter what the West thinks of it, tattoos have been around for quite a while. The oldest known tattooed person, named Ötzi, was found frozen in the Alps, and is dated at 3250 BCE. The art of tattoos in the ancient times was most practiced in the Austronesian region, where they developed advanced tattooing techniques at around 1500 BCE. In other words, the art of ink has got to be one of the oldest forms of art. Some things that we would think came earlier than tattoos, like theatre, literature, and many other artforms, are much younger. So, thinking that tattoos are a "recent phenomenon" would be a mischaracterization.
Her knee bends and I can visualize her belly moving lol. This is just crazy good.
She is one of the top 5 artists for sure, the diamonds are so crazy
This is pretty and boy I know it had to really hurt. I've got one on the front side of my thigh and boy did it hurt
I would so get this - with aquamarines, since that's my birthstone - and turn this design into an entire shoulder cape tattoo. Of course, I'd need to win the lottery first... 😳🤪
I would do anything to have her tattoo me for even an hour! This is freaking amazing
As cool and pretty all the gemstone tatts are, this one is easily the best one. The spider a few pics up are also in the top 5 at least.
When Ryan was deemed "Ink Master", that should have been the last season. You are beyond awesome!!! Do you work on darker skin? If so, can you post some of that?
Can anyone please explain these two pictures to me? Is the red one on the left a sketch and the right is the actual tattoo?
I wish they retained this vividity over time - but f**k it there's always top ups!
Oh this must have tickled lol my foot wasn't as enjoyable as most of my other tattoos
Amazing detail work on the throat pressure of jewelry , wow keep up , you can tattoo me for free anytime , spike
I am so lucky to actually have a Ryan Ashley tattoo. It's a lace glove. Wish I could post a picture. She is also super nice by the way!
But if you get "jewelry" tattooed on... you're stuck wearing the same jewelry every day!
Or if your neck is tattooed, it makes all your existing necklaces redundant.
Load More Replies...I would love to talk to each of these people in detail about why they chose their tattoos, but I am too shy and awkward to ask the tattooed people in my life about theirs. I especially wonder about the ones that look a little "creepy," like the necklaces that look bolted into the skin, why did they pick that? Does it creep them out too and they like it? I get a little thrill of goosebumps imagining looking in the mirror and seeing that!
On the one hand I want to say ask the people in your life but on the other hand I'm kind of tired of people asking me about mine, lol. In all seriousness though, if you ask someone why they chose a tattoo and they can see that you're really interested and also respectful, they'll most likely be more than happy to tell you. I mostly get annoyed when someone asks me kind of in passing. Like it's not an "in passing" answer dude, it's an essay answer :P
Load More Replies...These are spectacular! I would get #39 if I could, but probably would cost my life savings, so I guess not.
Well, if you choose the biggest tatoo ever you have to pay.🤣
Load More Replies...I agree with Miguel Justino C I do have some art on my back but you're right you do have to have a mirror or just be be happy th
I didn't regret my sleeves till I found this post! How have I not heard of her before?! Now I gotta find a spot on me to get something this amazing and save money!
I understand the amazing artistry. Can someone please explain to me why people get memorial tattoos on their back. Or back tattoos in general. These works of art are amazing and I couldn’t fathom having to hold a mirror up to see my back. Is it for other people too see? Honest question
Can't speak for everyone with a back tattoo but the (lower) back is a great spot to get a tattoo with colors. There isn't much movement in the skin (unlike joints), it's a big area and it mostly stays out of the sun, especially if you work for an insurance company like me in a rather cold country. 😉 Yeah, I sometimes look in the mirror at it - why not - and I know it's there and I like that. I definitely don't get tattooed for other people to see, why should they care that I have a tattoo? Unless it's a gang tattoo or something that warns you to stay the hell away from its owner, most people ignore tattoos (perfectly fine for me), some compliment you or ask about them (also fine), a few are like "oh I would never" (Good for you, if you know what you want! I do, too) or much ruder (screw those very few).
Load More Replies...The ultra-black ones are filtered, tattoos are never like that. Also, the white will fade, the black will bleed and fade and you'll end up with a nice big blueish blob with very little detail. These tattoos are gorgeous on instagram, but that's about it.
I am so lucky to actually have a Ryan Ashley tattoo. It's a lace glove. Wish I could post a picture. She is also super nice by the way!
But if you get "jewelry" tattooed on... you're stuck wearing the same jewelry every day!
Or if your neck is tattooed, it makes all your existing necklaces redundant.
Load More Replies...I would love to talk to each of these people in detail about why they chose their tattoos, but I am too shy and awkward to ask the tattooed people in my life about theirs. I especially wonder about the ones that look a little "creepy," like the necklaces that look bolted into the skin, why did they pick that? Does it creep them out too and they like it? I get a little thrill of goosebumps imagining looking in the mirror and seeing that!
On the one hand I want to say ask the people in your life but on the other hand I'm kind of tired of people asking me about mine, lol. In all seriousness though, if you ask someone why they chose a tattoo and they can see that you're really interested and also respectful, they'll most likely be more than happy to tell you. I mostly get annoyed when someone asks me kind of in passing. Like it's not an "in passing" answer dude, it's an essay answer :P
Load More Replies...These are spectacular! I would get #39 if I could, but probably would cost my life savings, so I guess not.
Well, if you choose the biggest tatoo ever you have to pay.🤣
Load More Replies...I agree with Miguel Justino C I do have some art on my back but you're right you do have to have a mirror or just be be happy th
I didn't regret my sleeves till I found this post! How have I not heard of her before?! Now I gotta find a spot on me to get something this amazing and save money!
I understand the amazing artistry. Can someone please explain to me why people get memorial tattoos on their back. Or back tattoos in general. These works of art are amazing and I couldn’t fathom having to hold a mirror up to see my back. Is it for other people too see? Honest question
Can't speak for everyone with a back tattoo but the (lower) back is a great spot to get a tattoo with colors. There isn't much movement in the skin (unlike joints), it's a big area and it mostly stays out of the sun, especially if you work for an insurance company like me in a rather cold country. 😉 Yeah, I sometimes look in the mirror at it - why not - and I know it's there and I like that. I definitely don't get tattooed for other people to see, why should they care that I have a tattoo? Unless it's a gang tattoo or something that warns you to stay the hell away from its owner, most people ignore tattoos (perfectly fine for me), some compliment you or ask about them (also fine), a few are like "oh I would never" (Good for you, if you know what you want! I do, too) or much ruder (screw those very few).
Load More Replies...The ultra-black ones are filtered, tattoos are never like that. Also, the white will fade, the black will bleed and fade and you'll end up with a nice big blueish blob with very little detail. These tattoos are gorgeous on instagram, but that's about it.