Tattoo Instructional I was just a misfit punk rocker trying to make it in NYC in 1998, and despite being in galleries and interviewing with big publishers, I just couldn't rely on art to pay my bills. On the advice...

First convention of the year! I'll be in Detroit next weekend, March 6th-8th, at the Motor City Expo. As usual, anyone who wants something really cool (or realistic), I love portraits and screenshots. Hit me up, and I'll cut you...

Tattoo Snobs I see a lot of people talking down Friday the 13th tattoos. Those are the gatekeepers of the modern spoiled-brat variety. The kind of people who care more about looking cool to their peers than about being real...

The progression of my tattoo career. After being labeled as "the Giger guy"  early in my career, I grew tired of constantly repeating designs Giger had already illustrqated on paper. Tattoos have a whole different set of contrast and focus...

Working on my Birthday! I'm at Wyld Chyld full-time now. Yes, it's my birthday, and thanks for all the birthday wishes, I am working on my birthday, as I have an appointment at 1, and at 53, I'm not sure if I...

The End of the Road. After 8 years, and a very rocky road that included the shop burning down, The Abyss Fine Art & Tattoo parlor is closing its doors. Billy DeLuso from Wyld Chyld is bringing in contractors and constructing...

 Tattoos! Horror celebrities! Writers! Dan Henk will be attending the Blood and Ink Tattoo & Horror Convention in White Plains, New York, October 3rd-5th. Email him now to book!View the site here 

I'm returning to Austin! Right after I attend Killercon, from August 1st to 3rd, I'll be staying in Austin for a few days as a guest at The Austin Tattoo Company. Spots are limited, but if you're interested in something cool,...

Free expo tables! We are looking for more indie comic artists and authors. I have some free booths to give away to attract more artists who want to promote their projects at the Dead Man's Hand Expo. If you...

October 24th=26th Dan Henk will be attending the 2025 Dead Man's Hand Expo. Art prints, signed novels, and live tattooing will all be on display, as well as the debut of his new anthology, "The Joke is on Mankind." a...