<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rickschenktattoo.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m a tattoo artist and fine artist with over a decade of experience creating custom work across New York, Maui, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Dallas. My background in fine art informs my approach to tattooing, with a particular interest in composition, symbolism, botanical imagery, and the relationship between art and personal identity.

I believe the best tattoos are collaborative, meaningful, and thoughtfully designed to exist on the body for a lifetime. My approach combines technical precision with an appreciation for color, movement, and the individual stories that make each piece unique.

After years of working with clients across different cities and creative communities, I continue to approach tattooing as both a craft and an evolving artistic practice. My goal is to create work that feels personal to the wearer, holds up over time, and remains compelling as a piece of art in its own right.]]></description><link>https://www.rickschenktattoo.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:39:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rickschenktattoo.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[So, You're Getting Tattooed. Here's What You Should Know.]]></title><link>https://www.rickschenktattoo.com/post/so-youre-getting-tattooed--heres-what-you-should-know-</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8406a624-21fe-4f39-8f30-f7380a58d7e5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:30:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ccb1d_29917cfc9fb74c37852488bd87d5cfdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rick Schenk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little About Me (And Quite a Lot About Everything Else)]]></title><link>https://www.rickschenktattoo.com/post/a-little-about-me-and-quite-a-lot-about-everything-else</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bd15b83a-cb97-45ee-81d9-d63e261c4101</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:26:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ccb1d_190e0b3772174b0eb08d9c43e274078d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rick Schenk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tattoos Are Fashion: A Different Way to Think About Personal Adornment]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rick Schenk | Charlotte, NC Tattoo Artist]]></description><link>https://www.rickschenktattoo.com/post/tattoos-are-fashion-a-different-way-to-think-about-personal-adornment-3c2f7c0f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">382a7d1f-e914-4aae-87c3-b8a70bbaf235</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:13:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ccb1d_732552d2228943059833ec6812ddd1a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rick Schenk</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>