Skin-rip tattoos, also known as tear-outs or rip-thrus, became popular in the 1980s. The style creates the illusion of an image that exists in real space, underneath the skin.

Many made the claim — but, when put to the test, no one actually bled green. But many faithful Eagles fans Wednesday willingly added their blood to the sweat and tears they’ve expelled over the years ...

"Dry, flaky skin can present considerable issues for a tattoo artist and negatively impact the final outcome," says Asami, who honed her craft in Kyoto, Japan, and New York City.

Finding artists with darker skin tones in their portfolio can be difficult. To make the point, Afrique takes out her iPhone and opens up Instagram, scrolling through profiles of tattoo artists ...