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05.20.13 | BLOG
Tattoo Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts

In case any of you are curious of what to do and what not to do at ... more>

05.17.13 | BLOG
Angelina Jolie- Sex icon with tattoos to Mastectomy

Always being an empowered woman and inspiration to others, Angelina Jolie shares some intimate information ... more>

05.16.13 | BLOG
Cara Delevingne's First Tattoo!

Cara Delevingne is the model-of-the-moment and now the latest gossip of the moment. Last night, ... more>

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Articles & Blogs (28 found)

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Joan Jett tells Heidi about her support of animal rights and environmental causes....

blog/tattoos-cause-nj-studio-will-donate-charity-childr

Every tattoo has a story, but few are more moving than that of Michael and Melissa Flinchum. The Flinchum's 3-year-old son, Dylan, was diagnosed with terminal late-infantile metachromatic leukodystrophy in August 2011. This disease is responsible for the deterioration of white matter in Dylan's brain, which alters his muscle and mental functions. That same year, Dylan's parents ...

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blog/osaka-mayor-causes-controversy-tattoo-survey

In Japan the tattoo culture is anything but mainstream. With the popular association of tattoos with miscreants and yakuza (gangsters), many Japanese tattoo enthusiasts either hide their ink or face criticism.

Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto has heated up the tattoo debate with his plan to smoke out all tattooed city employees. Hashimoto recently ordered his more than 33,000 employees ...

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blog/mother-and-son-escorted-out-legoland-because-offen

Shortly after arriving to The Legoland Discovery Center at Grapevine Mills Mall, TX for a surprise visit Lana Massey and her son were asked to leave due to Massey's "offensive body art"(seen above). Massey posted details of the incident on the Church of Body Modification forum where she describes the embarrassment of being escorted through the crowd and ...

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blog/tattooed-santa-stars-new-dreamworks-film

A hulking Russian ex-swordfighter with tattooed forearms - sounds like the lead in a new Guy Ritchie flick, no? Alas, you will have to watch old DVD's if you're hankering for violence and British slang. Because this rugged new character is none other than Santa Claus, the benevolent lead in Dreamworks' recently released "Rise of the Guardians." Seldom have ......

blog/samsungs-galaxy-note-ii-review

If you're in the market for a new smartphone this holiday season, forget the iPhone 5. Samsung is overshadowing Apple with its latest and, according to techies worldwide, greatest creation: the Galaxy Note 2. Samsung recently released the Note 2 to the eager public, and we have some exclusive insights as to why you Need. This. Phone. For starters ......

blog/jeremiah-weed-tattoos-nascar-fans

A group of lucky NASCAR fans received a very permanent reminder of their trip to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend – in the form of badass, free tattoos from Jeremiah Weed. NASCAR Championship contender Matt Kenseth, who now sits in 2nd place in the Chase standings, and the flavored malt beverage maker teamed up to offer free permanent tattoos to race fans ......

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Coming off of a big win in Charlotte, Matt Kenseth and his Talladega sponsor Jeremiah Weed f are daring NASCAR fans to get inked for a good cause throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. For every tattoo inked, the malt beverage maker will donate $100 to The Air Force Enlisted Village, which assists surviving spouses ......

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You’re flicking through the late-night television options in the haze of half sleep when you pause on the Cooking Channel because of the incongruity of what you’re hearing and what you’re seeing. From behind a kitchen counter on a cooking-show set that’s art-directed within a half inch of its life, a woman with the stage presence ......

blog/motor-ink

Every great artist knows that truly special ink requires a precise blend of planning, design, aesthetics and character. In the world of custom motorcycle fabricators, those characteristics are also of paramount importance to create powerful machines with enough attitude and edge to satisfy the riders who mount them. Dave Perewitz understands both of these dynamics as one of the most ......

music/jonsi

Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson gained fame as the frontman for Icelandic post-rock act Sigur Rós, but his solo release sees him transposing his gift for orchestral explosions into a pop-friendly context (mostly because he’s singing in English). Jónsi’s voice is so distinctive that the songs sound similar to Sigur Rós’s in many ways, but sweetly syncopated tracks ......

blog/who-doesnt-love-t-shirts

Now your love for t-shirts can help Skateboarder Kenny Brime battle Leukemia. Bad Brains and ROIR Records have come together on one t-shirt to aid Kenny in battle. To support the cause click below and get the t-shirt you can never have too many....

blog/making-start

Here at Inked Magazine, we have a unique voice within the tattoo industry. Sometimes people may think that we've gone too comercial with our style, but our Inked Girls special edition tells a different story. Though certain shoots were done specifically for this issue, many of the shoots came from submissions that we recieved from up and coming photographers ......

blog/queen-disgusted

Bet you never thought the queen would get a tattoo. Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, who won for her role in "The Queen", drunkenly got tattooed many years ago "when only sailors and Hell's Angels were tattooed." "I decided to get a tattoo because it was the most shocking thing I could think of doing," the 64-year-old British actress ......

inked-people/aaron-sanchez

The story behind the start of chef Aarón Sánchez’s career is not all that unfamiliar: “I started cooking because......

inked-spots/philly-ink

Philly Ink may be off the beaten path, but it’s well worth the trip into the Port Richmond section of the city. The shop, another former Philadelphia Eddie’s, is now run by Danny Emery, who grew up just six blocks away. “I used to get chased out as a kid because I was always coming around wanting to ......

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“People come by the store all the time just to play pool,” laughs Shamrock manager Cody McCarthy. “That’s why it’s called the ‘Social Club.’” While the shop has famously tattooed celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Bruce Willis, its real claim is being the place to go for black and gray work. “When you talk about black and gray ......

inked-spots/primal-urge

Grime talks fast, but his work takes time; his website, grimemonster.com, informs visitors that the wait to get inked is currently a whopping three years. Opening the store just over a year ago (after, Grime says, he grew tired of the “speed freaks” and “shitty landlord” he was dealing with at the now-defunct Artwork Rebels), Grime and his staff ......

inked-people/natalia-fabia

“I have a weird thing with voyeurism,” says artist Natalia Fabia, whose paintings depict “rad, talented chicks” in private, doing things like hugging a stuffed bunny or eating an ice-cream cone, often while wearing little more than their undies. Fabia’s colorful paintings, which have made her one of the Los Angeles art scene’s fastest-rising stars, reflect a constellation ......

inked-people/bangladesh

Music producer Shondrae Crawford, a.k.a. Bangladesh, is known for creating beats so original that they sometimes cause a problem—no one can rhyme to them. "I never thought of my sound as that unique," admits the 30-year-old music producer. "But people kept telling me it was like nothing they'd ever heard before. It's foreign to their ......

inked-people/chase-kusero

Imagine you're a Hollywood hairstylist working on a movie with Colin Farrell, whose hair you've been shampooing, blow-drying, and keeping reasonably coiffed for weeks. When the time comes that Farrell needs a cut, would you go near the boozy bigmouth with a pair of scissors? No, you'd probably call in reinforcements. And that's how Los Angeles ......

inked-people/nichole-east

Nichole East's business card reads "Kid Robot, Toy Baroness." That says enough. As one of the first employees at quirky-cool adult toy company Kid Robot, she remembers when the team was so tiny that they were excited just to have business cards. "There were only maybe six or seven of us total," she recalls. "We had so many tasks ......

inked-people/bronx

The Bronx have a new album out—but you might not realize it. That’s because the Los Angeles band’s third album, like the two that came before it, is titled simply The Bronx. It’s part of the band’s plan to keep things simple—a plan that also includes recording at the group’s own studio and ......

inked-people/civet

Most artists are inspired by art they love, but it was a particularly bad backyard show by a Los Angeles punk group that spurred singer Liza Graves to form a band. "I went home and started my own band because I was so disappointed," Graves remembers. She teamed with her sister, guitarist Suzi Homewrecker, bassist Jacqui Valentine, and drummer Danni ......

inked-people/dr-dave

The Lower East Side was once the exclusive domain of New York City’s poorest immigrants and most brazen drug dealers. Over the years, the neighborhood has been co-opted by million dollar condos, but Dr. Dave Ores (or Dr. Dave as locals have known him for 13 years), isn’t beating the anti-gentrification drum. Instead, in his street-front medical office ......

inked-people/seth-wood

Landing an appointment with famed New York City tattooer Seth Wood is tough. Finding him is the really hard part. Although he works a booked-solid schedule at Daredevil Tattoo and his own home studio, Wood spends more time traveling to conventions and guest spots at shops around the world, such as Invictus Custom Tattooing in Oslo and LTW in Barcelona ......

inked-people/thrasher-funds

Get out your friggin’ checkbook, because these guys are ready to take it and put it to good use. And when you’re 60 or something, you’re going to have a pile of cash to spend on stuff that the elderly need, like Viagra. But seriously, Thrasher Funds, which manages a mutual fund and a privately held, pooled investment ......

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It’s true a British accent makes anyone sound more interesting, but that’s only part of what makes people want to listen to rapper Misfit Dior. She first got attention for starring on VH1’s White Rapper Show (she was the only contestant good enough not to have to audition), but she’s been rhyming since she was 12 ......

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Gas Price's (54 words)

So now that it's insanely expensive to just go for a ride,do you find your living a more active lifestyle? Personally I think it's just forcing us to be more environmentally conscience. Im totally down to do the horse and buggy thing. It would be awesome! Cant get a DUI riding your horse drunk!...

Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently (86 words)

Hi all! I just wondered if I could get some opinions. I have 7 small tattoos and have finally decided to get my dream sleeve done (traditional roses and butterflies, nothing distasteful). My mother has told me that this will make people treat my young (5 and 6 month old)daughters differently and in a negative way, like at school ......

Lyric Tattoo's (73 words)

I am going to get "I would go out tonight, but i haven't got a stitch to wear" from This Charming Man by The Smiths tattooed but i was wondering of anyone had any lyric tattoo's that i can have a look at because i need some inspiration for it. If you could send them on through that ......

What Do You Think About Aftercare Methods? (332 words)

so.. in an attempt to get everyone in on this one.. i'm asking.. what's the best method of aftercare.. and what are your views on the aftercare products on the market? my shop wipes you down with a scalding hot towel right after the tattoo and then covers it in saranwrap.. so i leave the wrap on for ......

How Fast Did You Ink Up? (81 words)

Alright, So I'm just curious to see how quickly people got tattooed after their first. I just turned 19 earlier this month, and I'm going on number seven. My first was two days after my 18th birthday. I had to wait to turn 18 because my parents are 100% clueless that i have any tattoos, hah. I've ......

Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves (44 words)

i would love to get sleeves, but i'm just too afraid, because i'm afraid of not being able to get a respected job, like being a teacher or docotr. i was wondering if you could help me out. where do you find the courage?...

Anyone Else Concerned?? (95 words)

i'm concerned. had my copy of the NEW inked for about a week now, and the main page on the website hasn't changed to show the new issue! now, maybe i'm overreacting, but this was the first sign that the old inked was going away! IT CANT HAPPEN AGAIN! its pretty much to only mag i read ......

Forum Replies (64)

Reply to 'What Do Kids Think Of Your Tattoos?' (63 words)

Kids love them, it's the parents that are the problem, Some are OK but there are those that the second the kid says something about the ink they are grabbed by the arm and hauled off. It doesn't happen that often today because tats are more popular but in the 50's, thru most of the 90's ......

Reply to 'Touchy Subject... Tattoo Prices' (93 words)

hey just wanted to clear something up before anyone misunderstood me... when i referred to no-name hidden gem local tattooers, i was referring to local tattoo shops. not the dude that tattoos out of his apartment that your friend got her butterfly on her lower back from. i basically mean that in any given city there will be a hidden ......

Reply to ' L.A. ' (150 words)

yeah true is def the place to go. though im sure there are many great tattoo shops with less of a celebrity status, true's reputation is thru the roof. just dont go to high voltage. though they do great work, the prices are INSANE. im not a price shopper when it comes to tattoos, but i also dont appreciate ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (171 words)

Getting inked is more common and normal in States then here in Europe.Speacially attidude wise.People seem relate to tattoos differently in States more open mindedly then here in Europe. Here you still seem to get that stamp of being "criminal". My personal opinion is that I hope that tattooes would get even more common so the "stamp" of ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (177 words)

OK i see most ppl responded long before now, but i have to voice my opinion. I have 2 half sleeves and a half leg from knee up. Im my entire life i never cared what others thought UNTIL i had my son, and i was very concerned with his being harrased because not only do i have so many ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (280 words)

I am a mother of a 9 year old and I have 12 tattoos that are pretty large. My daughter is in elementary school and not only that but she is in the same school with the same teachers that I had 20 years ago, so not only is it akward for me but they always look at me like ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (229 words)

Hello! I couldn't help but reply to your post.. I am still young and i plan on having children. I also plan on having alot more tattoos.. I grew up being raised by a father who had sleeves and tattoos everywhere you couldnt hide them. My father is a very nice looking man and i never noticed anyone that ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (126 words)

Hi there just a quick reply to your post i have two young sons and i'am pretty covered in ink i have two full sleeves and neck tatts. My two sons have no problems at school in fact i've had parents come and talk to me about my tattoos and where i've had them done a few ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (104 words)

Wow, are you spot on or what! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. I think you definately hit the nail on the head. I really appreciate your words. That's something that has always bothered me, I'm a shy, well mannered person and I constantly get commented on how amazing my 5yr olds manners are ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (92 words)

Hello honestly i think if you want something bad enough who cares what other people think however i was tough never judge a book by its cover. also dose your mom have tattoos and if so maybe you should ask her if you where judge because of her tattoos. If You love getting inked Go For It.I mean they ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Tipping. Let's Talk Hard Numbers. ' (170 words)

1) i hate you because you have an iphone and im chiseling away with a stone and hammer (otherwise known as a blackberry) 2) i like to be a good tipper in every aspect of life, from restaurants to tattoos to hairstyling (i am a hairstylist, and people i gotta tell ya, anything under 20-30% is pretty much insulting) so ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Removal:Yr Ex's Name' (86 words)

I really think that I would keep any relationship tattoos that didn't work out. There's no point in trying to forget the good times just cause there were some bad. I once had a girlfriend lock me out of our apartment and donate everything I owned to the salvation army. Yet I still have some photos of us ......

Reply to 'What Do Kids Think Of Your Tattoos?' (152 words)

so i was camping with my wife and some friends and their kids, and one of their sons who was about 4 was kinda interested in me cause i like to do things like make fire and burn stuff and break stuff and all kindsa crap when im camping and he was feelin his inner pyro so we were hanging ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Removal:Yr Ex's Name' (104 words)

im good at forgetting past relationships, so not a big deal to me. as far as removing tattoos, i have a bunch of tattoos for my wife, i dont really think about removing them cause breaking up really isnt an option we entertain, ever. glad i didnt get any ink for relationships until after i got married though. i know ......

Reply to 'Inked Mag On Access Hollywood' (18 words)

sweet! glad to see inked getting some well deserved exposure. would definitely like to contribute to that cause....

Reply to 'Lyric Tattoo's' (56 words)

I'm going to get them on my chest, on the left hand side. 1 line underneath another like - 'I would go out tonight but, i haven't got a stitch to wear' I need to check out my artist's lettering 1st though and see what he can do because i've been designing it myself as well. ...

Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (204 words)

well.. i watch all the shows just cause it involves tattooing.. miami got stupid cause it's all about staging stuff now.. like nunez gets a speeding ticket every morning.. so amy buys him a day at the race track.. it's just moronic.. and la ink makes kat von d look like such a bitch.. she treated pixie like ......

Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (157 words)

man that was one of the series-highlights to me! some deuche bag wanting an armband, and getting shot down! i love it! darren is the man for that. but anyways, no, i would never EVER get tattooed at one of the tv shops. except London Ink, louis malloy is SICK and doesnt seem to be swept up in the whole ......

Reply to 'Just Me, Or Are Some Of The Inked Girls Gross?' (52 words)

very good point. maybe the ugly ones get tattoos as a distraction "hey if i get insane amounts of tattoos maybe they wont notice my walrus like features". and the good looking girls with no tattoos are probably looking for more attention, cause god knows they need it. thats just my theory. ...

Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (73 words)

Nah..the tv shows are so damn trendy, this is part of the reason why some people also go and get tatted back in one day, because of these stupid shows, yes i've watched LA ink, but i got sick of it fast. There are so many other talented artist out there that arn't on tv that are ......

Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (129 words)

update.. i've done a little bit of research and checking around.. now.. i won't name names because i don't want people thinking that i'm setting prices for people i don't even know.. but a few of the miami ink tattooer's have faqs on their websites that state their prices as $350 and hour with ......

Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (89 words)

well.. are they dandelions or something? cause that's kinda sissy.. i have some roses on the bottom of my mary tattoo.. it just ends the piece and gives my sleeve a solid break.. as far as kanji goes.. if i ever get a chance to become a sushi chef.. i'm getting the kanji for chef.. that would be ......

Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (90 words)

hey an old school mom heart is NEVER gonna b a fad. its been around for 100 years now, so wear it proudly! tribal, AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL. armbands, AWFUL. and im really sorry, i know people like them, but i gotta lump kanji tattoos into that AWFUL category too! its hard, cause my best friend has 3 of them, but ......

Reply to 'Lyric Tattoo's' (25 words)

thought about gettin a lyric from a Thrice song, "im starting to believe the oceans much like you. because it gives and it takes away"...

Reply to 'Instant Sleeve' (107 words)

i think it should be a lower process. situation dictates i guess. ie a certain branch of the military outlawed sleeves after a certain date, well in order to get grandfathered in i know of several people who walked into tattoo shops, threw down a couple g's and said go to town. what im getting at is these people ......

Reply to 'John Mayer's New Sleeve' (112 words)

oh.. well.. i guess if he copied it then that's not too bad.. it just seriously looked like a U to me.. but whatever.. i kinda feel bad for him though.. cause his "instant sleeve" was fucked up by pre existing tattoos.. he'd have a way nicer effect if he didn't have those other shitty tattoos.. poor ......

Reply to 'Instant Sleeve' (205 words)

i think you can do instant sleeve if you want.. the majority of the time you end up wasting a lot of good space though.. so it's better if you can think everything though... this reminds me of a time i drunkingly almost got into a fight with my roommate.. he was talking nonsense as usual and i was ......

Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (33 words)

im workin on it. believe me. this iraq crap threw a wrench in alot of things. do people just not like forums or what? cause the viewed to comment ratio isnt too hot!...

Reply to 'Are We Supposed To Be Using Inkednation?' (43 words)

well.. i wanted to try inkednation cause i figured the forums would at least be active.. but i couldn't even sign up.. and it's not like i'm retarded either.. i was a computer technician for awhile.. so i do know what i'm doing....

Reply to 'Students' (40 words)

i did commercial art, massage therapy, joined the marine corps, started tattooing which i had to put a hold on cause well, im in iraq, not exactly the most sanitary conditions to be tattoing in. soooooooooooo yeah thats bout it....

Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (143 words)

yes i did, i just thought he knew what he was doing and thats how he was "planning" it. then he was dont and i was pissed. he only got the linework done though so it can still be mended im sure. if i could tat lefty i would do it myself. thats why i only show off my left ......

Reply to 'John Mayer's New Sleeve' (33 words)

on another side note.. i feel bad for the guy cause he has stevie ray vaughn's initials and the v looks like a u.. why would you want a tattoo that said SRU?...

Reply to 'What Do You Think About Aftercare Methods?' (666 words)

here is an aftercare rundown i copied from oliver peck's myspace.. it's said to be the perfect method.. How To SERIOUSLY Heal Tattoos 1. After getting Tattooed leave the saran wrap on for a few hours before removing...this allows the tattoo the bleed out without your lymph drying and scabbing. 2. After leaving the Tattoo shop go ......

Reply to 'What Celeb Has The Best Tattoos??' (112 words)

OMG yeah ive pretty much been in love with her since i first saw her in that vin diesel movie XXX. my wife still doesnt get why i like Asia, since most of her movies are kinda 'out there', and every time i wanna buy another one of her dvd's i have to search high and low on amazon ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Pet Peeves' (113 words)

o man i agree. 110% they're frickin TATTOOS not 'work'. frick. to the tattooer they're work cause thats his frickin job. to me, they're my TATTOOS. and also, i'm guilty. i have some relatively abstract stuff mixed in with the old-school stuff. sure it has a deep meaning, but that doesnt mean i want to tell ......

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Reply to 'Students' (117 words)

part time student, just nailing the basic college requirements for now. debating to take fire science or something else depending on these few months ahead. full time united states navy shipboard firefighting slave. just turn 22, about to start school at a community college in pasadena california when im out in september. i'll be a freshmen in college when ......

Reply to 'How Fast Did You Ink Up?' (225 words)

it takes time for me. my first tattoo was when i was 19 station in italy for 2 years where there was only 2 tattoo artist on the whole fricken island. i've been wanting it since freshmen year. waited 5 years. my second california tattoo. gave a whole lot of thought. i first wanted it on my left hand ......

Reply to 'How Fast Did You Ink Up?' (102 words)

well. keep in mind you will never be able to hide them forever.. so eventually they will find out.. i don't have parents.. but i have a sister who is 9 years older than me and she acts like my mom.. she always frowned on my tattoos but accepted them cause she had no choice... so what i did ......

Reply to 'How Fast Did You Ink Up?' (267 words)

go as quickly or as slowly as you want to its your friggen ink. the only ting i will tell you, though, is at 18 and 19 you really need to be sure you're getting things you'll want forever. i have a friend who finished his full sleeves by 20, and he's bummed, to be honest. he ......

Reply to 'Deciding On A Tattoo.' (130 words)

dude.. think about this.. everyone loves their tattoo when they get it.. but are you gonna love it a year later? tattoos don't have to have a super special meaning.. but at the very least they need to make you smile when you look at them.. some tattoos i have wanted since i was a kid.. and i got ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Pet Peeves' (158 words)

yo.. so my majour gripe is strangers wanting an explanation.. i'll be sat at the pub and some girl will always say "what do they mean?" like it's obvious that the heart that says mom means i love my mom.. but i also have a pinup chick playing a man's ruin themed pinball machine.. do i really ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Pet Peeves' (89 words)

i'm gonna have to agree with people touching my tattoos! gahhh i hate it when people just reach over and like touch my stomach and such just because there is ink there.. like.. who asked you to touch me .. ? anddd.. people somehow have it in their heads that the cherry blossoms on my stomach are fake? and they always ......

Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (130 words)

Why not bro? The asians have a far deeper history than we americans do. They have ancient ways, traditions and beliefs that were based of calligraphic symbols and animals that represent a far deeper connection to beliefs, desires and inspirations. These symbols can bring pride and inspiration to the wearer. I know first-hand, I have a koi tattoo. I chose ......

Reply to 'An Excellent Script Artist In Austin, Tx' (86 words)

My chest was done in script by an artist by the name of justin vickers at the golden apple on 6th street. I found him because i was also looking for an artist that was talented at script and I was conviced that he was the guy for the job after he did script on my friend's wrist. He ......

Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (116 words)

in this day and age, if a profession can't look past some ink to see that you really are the best person for the job, then you probably shouldn't be working there. in the past there have been jobs that i know i didn't get because of the way i look(ed) (unnaturally coloured hair, facial piercings ......

Reply to 'Are You Dedicated To One Tattooer??' (26 words)

i am dedicated to one artist, however it's mainly because i want my arms to flow together. i have 2 tattoos that are from another guy....

Reply to 'How Do You Start Your Day?' (119 words)

yeah i was burned out on coffee for a long time, drank too much coffee in college i just got addicted again about a year ago. i LOVE STARBUCKS. i buy their beans and brew it at home. (though i usually just buy the pre-ground beans cause my wife really doesn't appreciate the CCCCHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEERRRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZKKKKKKKK the grinder makes at dawn ......

Reply to 'Symmetry' (32 words)

my equilibrium is pretty tip to the right because i have my only two tattoos on my right side. i think it really depends on the design and mood of the tattoo. ...

Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (272 words)

what is a respected job anyway? being a doctor? lets be honest, is that your passion? if it is, then you're going to find a way to make it work. my chiropractor has tattoos and he's doing just fine. my buddy keith is full sleeves and torso and he's a high school english teacher. it works out ......

Reply to 'Pain Managment' (66 words)

just go for it. you'll be surprised what your body can handle. after about 3 hours you'll stop caring and just go with it. put in some headphones if you need to. most people can't sit that long, but if you do have a chance to, go for it cause it ain't that bad. i don ......

Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (91 words)

I was noticing that as well Lady. Also I would go to vote for some of the hot new pics that I hadn't seen before and it was like it wasn't registering my votes. :( I wish there was a way to link to your exact posts as well because some of my friends are too damn lazy to ......

Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (191 words)

the article sited above is from the original run of Inked!!! nice! but hey, i agree. if i was a tattooer, i wouldnt even do kanji tattoos. refuse. its ridiculous. i LOVE tradidional japanese art, i dont have it tattooed on me but i think its beautiful. im just not asian, yakuza, nor does that particular type of art hold ......

Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (88 words)

I have written everyone about the contest on all the sites I belong to. LouisvilleMojo, MySpace, InkedNation and a few others. I have never entered a contest before because I never felt as beautiful as many of the other girls that are in magazines. I know Dawn Geary and the fact that you had her here, makes me realize that ......

Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (83 words)

Hey, I was just wondering...I've been in the contest for about 3 days now and yesterday my votes were decreased by about 10 !!! Can you tell me WHY? Just checking because I've been working hard to get all my friends, family, and MySpace people to sign up and VOTE for me and it seems a little unfair ......

Reply to 'It's That Time Of Year Again...' (147 words)

I generally get a decent tax return but that's primarily because I am self-employed and put away far more money in a tax account than I need to. Having a good accountant means a world of difference. People like to think that only the wealthy have accountants, and only because they can afford them, but in reality a good ......

Reply to 'Best Flash' (139 words)

if you don't already have them, sailor jerry flash books are a MUST. the man basically started tattooing as we know it today. there are two volumes of his books, full of his original flash, available at his family's website www.sailorjerry.com they also sell lots of clothing and stuff with his designs on it. also, not ......

Reply to 'Mad's Untitled Forum Post' (61 words)

I'd probably be covered if I had the money, but instead I have to take it slow. In a way I'm kind of glad for that because it gives me more time for ideas to stew. Unfortunately my artist is moving up north soon so I'm going to have to be taking some long treks every time ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Etiquette' (179 words)

yeah i hear ya, they're doin a job. as a hairstylist, i dont wanna talk to every customer and 'connect' with them either. sometimes you're just doing your job, and a lot of times i forget that the hair i'm workin on is on someone's head, just as i can imagine a tattooer will zone in ......

Reply to 'Mad's Untitled Forum Post' (102 words)

I have quite a bit of work on me, most unfinished. I used to work in a tattoo shop and during downtime a lot of the work that gets done on employees is spur of the moment. Do I regret getting some of what I got, ya...kind of. We used to tell customers to pick something out and then ......

Reply to 'Pain Killers Before A Tattoo...' (18 words)

i thought that it was recommended that you do not consume alcohol because it was a blood thinner......

Reply to 'Where Is Everyone?!' (116 words)

What do you do behind a computer for hours? This is aside from browsing and posting.. :) I too am behind a computer for a ridiculous amount of hours every day, but that's because its my profession and my passion. I may be showing my age, but I remember 20 years ago when before the web, we used to have ......