The 10 Best Tattoo-Inspired Products

It's no secret we have an appreciation for tattoos at Complex. That appreciation goes beyond the type of art we choose to carry with us forever, and extends into other lifestyle items. Tattoo artists have long been crossing over into other mediums like books, designer toys, and skateboards, and iconic art by the likes of Sailor Jerry and Don Ed Hardy have been immortalized in apparel and rum.

Taking a cue from artists who have managed to capitalize on their tattoo art beyond the medium of other human beings, check out the following items. Here are 10 Best Tattoo-Inspired Products.

Buy It Now at Sailor Jerry, $52

Mind your Ps and Qs over these Sailor Jerry pint glasses. Whether you're nursing a cold brew, sipping a Dark 'n' Stormy, or just enjoying a soft drink, these glasses allow you to do all that while sporting some classic tattoo flash art.

Buy It Now at Tattoo Archive, $25

Founded in Berkeley, California in 1980, C.W. Eldridge's Tattoo Archive aims to promote the history of tattooing through education and thorough research. Now located in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina, its mission remains the same.

Stop by for a look at images of tattoo history from its early days onward, and check out illustrations from modern artists as well. Its online store has numerous tattoo art-related products on offer, but its posters are definitely worth checking out. From timeless pieces by recognized artists like Norman Rockwell, to photographs, and prints by venerable tattoo artists like Slave to the Needle's Aaron Bell, there's definitely a lot of wall-worthy prints in stock.

Buy It Now at Etsy, $20

You gotta learn 'em while they're young. These wooden tattoo machines fit your favorite crayons and give them a rebellious twist. Teach the little ones how to develop good linework from an early age.

Buy It Now at Artifact Publishing, $80

New York-based Thomas Hooper studied Drawing at London's Institute of Art & Design. Thusly, his work mixes a variety of styles, ranging from reinterpretations of classic tattoos with a hint of proper anatomical drawings to the abstract and surreal. Since he's currently not accepting new clients for tattoo work, this print for his piece "Rorschach Decalcomania Mandala" could be as close as you can get to owning some of his art.

Buy It Now at Dan Smith Tattoos, $50

Dan Smith's "With The Light Of Truth" is a 256-page tome that encapsulates the tattoos and art of some of the world's best straight edge tattoo artists. Smith, who is also straight edge, has done some impressive work himself. You may recognize the New Zealand tattooist from his stint on the show LA Ink.

Buy It Now at Shirts and Destroy, $25

Started by Maxime Buechi in 2006, the SANG BLEU project encompasses a magazine, tattoos, and an array of graphic design. This "God Save The Queen" T-shirt is a prime example. It's a cheeky take on the British Monarch.

Buy It Now at Ink Butter, $18

While there are a bevy of tattoo aftercare products on the market, we found Ink Butter to be near the top. Its got antioxidants to promote health, is fragrance and paraben-free, non-comodegenic, and animal-friendly to boot. We tested it out on some fresh tattoos, and found it does a great job of reducing swelling and redness.

Buy It Now at eBay, $18-$250

In 2007 Kidrobot enlisted tattoo artists like BJ Betts, Civ, Eric Merrill, Matt Rinks, and Hannah Aitchison to do a series of their Dunny collectible vinyl toys. Like all of their releases, each figure was blindboxed and customers never knew which one they were getting. Of all the editions, the art by Hannah Aitchison and Matt Rinks were the rarest, and can fetch up to hundreds of dollars on the eBay aftermarket.

Buy It Now at TNS Industries, $80

TNS Industries also enlisted tatooists to interpret their art on a different platform: skate decks. The limited-edition decks are limited to 1,500 pieces, and constructed from sturdy Canadian Hard Rock Maple and made in the USA. Decks from artists like Craig Driscoll, Manual Valenzuela, Marie Sena, and Phil Hatchet Yau are part of the latest iteration, Series VIII.

Sin In Linen Pillowcase
Buy It Now at Amazon, $35

Hold Fast Pillowcase
Buy It Now at Sears, $36

Wow... have tattoos become so socially acceptable that we can now print our linens with flash art? Yes. Remeber that early flash icons were drawn from popular art in the home... so really, we're just going full circle. This flash art pillowcase definitely made us take pause, but not as much as the fact that the Sailor Jerry-inspired "Hold Fast" pillowcase is sold at none other than Sears.