Ink Junkie

About Us

Ink Junkie Magazine is a tattoo magazine that caters to individuals who prefer high-quality tattoo work, enjoy learning more about the incredible artists that are making a name for themselves in the industry, and appreciate beautiful models that like to show off their collections. The staff at Ink Junkie Magazine takes pride in searching out unassuming individuals who embrace the tattoo lifestyle, as well as famous celebrities who proudly wear their ink.

With sections like Brush 2 Canvas, which showcases multi-faceted tattoo artists and shines a spotlight on their talents as painters, and Lady Ink Slingers, which features fabulous female tattoo artists who have made their mark in the industry, Ink Junkie Magazine offers pages full of inspiring art for the serious tattoo collector.

The inception of Ink Junkie Magazine came as a response to Brandon Ingram and Kevin Rasmussen’s desire to showcase the many amazing artists that have added their own personal style to the Northwest tattoo scene. The dynamic duo created a regional tattoo magazine, Northwest Tattoo Magazine, which was well-received with dedicated ink junkies in the Northwest and beyond. But publishing great tattoo work wasn’t enough; the team decided to bring even more attention to the Northwest by starting two tattoo conventions: Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention (held in Eugene, Oregon, during the month of May) and Portland Tattoo Expo (held in Portland, Oregon, during the month of October).

Their efforts to promote these wonderful Northwest cities were not without roadblocks, as at that time, the Oregon Health and Licensing Agency only allowed in-state artists to tattoo on the general public. After putting in much hard work with state officials, Brandon and Kevin were able to have the laws finally changed to allow out-of-state artists to come into the State of Oregon and tattoo on the general public. Because of the volume of high caliber artists that were coming to the conventions, Brandon and Kevin decided to take their publication to another level by featuring artists around the country. It was at this time they decided to change the name to Ink Junkie Magazine, and slated their publication for national distribution, enabling them to reach more tattoo enthusiasts with their powerful message.