Quiet Machines, Bold Ink | Virginia Beach News

At the Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival, a quiet revolution is underway as artists swap noisy coil machines for sleek, whisper-quiet rotary tech—but veteran Anna Froehler’s staying loyal to the classic buzz. Meanwhile, women are breaking into the traditionally male-dominated scene, and tablets are transforming design previews, letting clients see exactly how their ink will look. Despite the tech shift, the heart of tattooing? Still pure passion—whether you’re getting your first piece or adding to your collection, the artists are ready to bring your dreams to life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea9d74ea10cd58ad