Twitter and Instagram have changed the world of communication, and now they have helped one fan of the HBO show Girls, Tina Wargo, get a tattoo that even the show’s star and creator, Lena Dunham, is an active part of. Wargo tweeted Dunham asking if the star would write out the line “all adventurous women do” so Wargo could ...

Kat Von D can breathe a little easier, now that she's secured a restraining order against an alleged stalker with potentially "delusional and paranoid tendencies."
According to a report from TMZ, a man named Michael Nunn has made repeated attempts to get close to the "L.A. Ink" star. Nunn hasn't exactly made his actions a secret: He ...

Okay, so we've seen our share of epic fandom tattoos, but get ready for another. Miami Dolphiins fan Emmett Dove has gotten a tattoo of his favorite team's logo. On his head. But apparently, the Dolphins are discussing the possibility of trashing the old logo for a cleaner, thinner look next year. Dove didn't seem too worried ...

Oh, you thought you were the mega-ultra-super fan of the [insert sport team name here] team? Well Zack Smartt and his $1,700 Alabama Crimson Tide back tattoo are laughing at you. The college football tat features a giant elephant wading in a crimson tide and took about 10.5 hours to complete. Tattoos: bringing fandom to a whole new ...

The Olympics might be over, but for four fans, they will have a permanent reminder of how Team Great Britain did in the games.
Luke Williams, owner of Top Notch Tattoos in Llandudno, North Wales, got the idea for the medal count tattoo after chatting with his colleague Blane Dickinson, apprentice Jamie Priestnall, and customer Gavin Hughes. They were discussing ...

Some people like to relax while on vacation. Pixie Lott administers ink on her fans.

The singer, 21, was away in Greece when she was approached by a male fan with the request to be tattooed by her.

"He already had loads [of tattoos] and had a tattoo pen and all the special stuff and said he'd love me ...

Neil Gaiman has written children's fiction including Stardust and Coraline (both of which were adapted into films), adult fiction like American Gods, and the popular Sandman graphic novel series. And now he's also written a poem for one of his fan's new ink creation. When Burton Oliver sent Gaiman an email requesting that he write a poem ...

A fan of the popular Twilight books has taken her love of the vampire series to a permanent level by having the characters tattooed across her back. Cathy Ward showed off her £4,000 body art masterpiece at the opening of Breaking Dawn: Part One in London last night.

The 50-year-old, who spent a painful 46 hours in the tattoo ...

It took nearly four years to develop the latest Final Fantasy game, and to answer fanboys everywhere: Yes, it’s worth the wait. This time, the role-playing juggernaut introduces a fresh set of spiky-haired, androgynous protagonists in whose hands the fate of the world balances. To get the job done, players must skillfully employ the improved Active Time Battle system ...

What if you no longer needed passwords, just a simple tattoo to access your mobile devices? Well, Google and Motorola see that as a potential future for smartphones. A special technology is in development that will be able to place electronic circuits within tattoos, known as a biostamp, so that mobile devices can quickly recognize their user rather than utilize ...

Always being an empowered woman and inspiration to others, Angelina Jolie shares some intimate information with the public. Back in her bad girl days, Jolie always shared her body art with the public and today is no different in sharing her recent medical decision. Jolie wrote an op-ed piece stating that she was going to have her breasts removed and ...

The detail put into some tattoo's is a talent of many tattoo artists and we all appreciate the realistic looking pieces of art. However, tattoos are now taking a fine art approach. Usually people do not associate tattoos with fine art but more art school graduates are ending up in tattoo shops and their body art being heavily influenced ...

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan met on the set of Step Up and married shortly after in 2009. Their honeymoon in Bali took a turn for the worst when both fell ill with food poisoning. To commemorate the experience the two got matching tattoos reading Side by Side in Balinese to make the ink a little bit for interesting. Although ...

What would you do if your boss asked you to get the company logo tattooed on you? What if he also offered you a 15% pay raise and to pay for the ink? That’s a pretty heavy proposal that every employee of Rapid Realty has been presented with. So far 40 out of the 800 men and women who ...

Another way to accessorize has always been with our perfectly groomed pooches but now we can glam our canines one step further. Temporary tattoos are the latest trend in the dog world. Although our furry friends do not know they are sporting such a trend, they do like all of the extra attention they receive at the dog park. No ...

Rihanna's been rated by American Magazine Time as one of the world's most influential people and in 2012 by Forbes as the 4th most powerful celebrity. It is no wonder that her tattoos have impacted her fans worldwide. Every one of her 19 tattoos serve a personal significance to this pop icon. The pisces symbol for her birth ...

Part 3: The definitive list of film's most iconic ink.

Part 2: The definitive list of film's most iconic ink.

The definitive list of film's most iconic ink.

Justin Bieber's new tattoo was first spotted last week at the backstage of his Copenhagen concert. An image of a Koi fish is located beside the owl and X tattoo on his forearm. The 19-year-old pop star now has over 10 tattoos in his collection. Although Bieber has not revealed the significance of his new ink, the Koi fish ...

Johnny Depp's tattoos of three small rectangles on his right index finger and the number 3 on his hand hold a special meaning to Depp. He describes the three rectangles as permanent phone doodles and that the number three is a special number for him. Depp feels strongly that it is a very creative number and says "Triangle, trinity ...

Lana Del Rey's tattoos hold a personal meaning to her. They are subtly placed mostly on her hands, fingers and arms. Constantly in the spotlight, her fans quite frequently get confused which tattoos are permanent and which are temporary. When inspired, Lana Del Rey will draw potential tattoos on herself to see how she feels about them being permanent ...

Who needs to spend money on a ring when they can get something as permanent as a tattoo? Ciara and her boy Future have recently been spotted having matching tattoos showcasing their dedication to one another. Ciara has the letter N on her ring finger for Future's birth name Nayvadius Wilburn and he has a C in the same ...

In last night's episode of Ink Master, balance was the key to success.

Jamie's twin sugar skulls allowed him to win his first flash challenge and the chance to assign canvases to the other contestants. Clint and Sarah found themselves at the bottom once again: Clint's freehanded dragon was sloppy, and Sarah's desert scene appeared unfinished ...

If you still think of temporary tattoos as those party favors at your 5-year-old nephew's space-themed birthday, think again. Since stick-on tattoos hit runways at Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier a few years ago, designers and artists have been casting a more sophisticated light on removable ink.

At the forefront of this transition is Tattly, a new company that ...

The movie Erin Brokovich has changed many lives for the better. It won Julia Roberts an Oscar. It inspired intellectual superhero Courtney Stodden, who has cited the film as a source of strength. Then there's this one Chilean dude who has covered his body in Julia Roberts portraits. 

Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic has shelled out more than 1 million pesos ...

Vinnie Myers is a gifted tattooist, with a portfolio of beautiful fish, feathers, dragon sleeves, and nipples. 3D nipples, to be specific.

Since 2001, Myers has tattooed over 2,000 women who have lost their nipples to mastectomies, and now works exclusively with women he calls "breast cancer warriors."

When he started, Myers saw a void in the options for ...

In "Planet Ink," artist and writer Dale Rio takes on the Herculean task of finding the top 20 tattoo artists in the world - yes, in the whole world - and profiling them. Rio visits tattooists in countries like Denmark, Japan, Samoa, Brazil, and Malaysia, all the while painting a vast picture of the current tattoo climate. 

Rio's profiles highlight the ...

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 ...

If you're a fan of French graffiti artist FUZI UV TPK and going to be hanging in NYC this September, then you're in luck. On September 1, the graffiti-artist-turned-tattoo-artist will be taking over The Hole Shop at 312 Bowery, and he'll be doing some free tattoos. He's created 50 new NYC-inspired designs in his signature cartoonish ...

Tattoo popularity is at an all-time high right now these days, but the idea of receiving one was a trend even in years gone by.
The Daily Mail has gathered some stunning photographs that show women as tattoo models from as early as the 1920s.
Click here to dive into the rich history of getting inked.

As the athletes competing in London focus on getting gold, many spectators are focusing on the different types of tattoos that the Olympians are sporting.
The Dark Room has gathered 50 photos of some of the wide array of ink that is currently on display at the Olympics.

Beach volleyball star Misty May-Treanor has more than just amazing skills in the sand. She's also got a couple of thoughtful tattoos too.
The gold medalist has a lower back tattoo of her grandmother's initials that are in between the Roman numeral for the number five. Five is the number she played while in college. These symbols are ...

Forget swimming and gymnastics- the buzz around London are the tattoos being sported by the competing Olympians.
Local tattoo shops in the host city are reporting a boost in business by the athletes and those involved in the events. The signature rings are the tattoo of choice for those coming in to get a permanent piece of Olympic history on ...

Wooster St. Social Club's Ami James knows a lot about tattoos and the customers who want them. As he divides his time between his shops in New York and Miami, the star of TLC's "NY Ink" takes note of the personalities who are looking to get inked.

"It's like a culture in New York, and it's ...

Seems like voting isn't enough for some people when it comes to a candidate.

Many go so far as to tattooing the profiles of famous political faces on their bodies. Be it former President Bill Clinton, current Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama, or even the Republican elephant, these tattoos will have you voting yes or no, no, no.

Check out the ...

Nothing is more funnier than Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in "Anchorman." Except maybe Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in tattoo form. Or how about a tattoo of comedy legend George Carlin? Or an inked version of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres?

The Huffington Post has gathered up some funny photos of comedian-inspired tattoos that are sure to make you ...

Finally, the 2012 London Olympics have begun! Many competitors are commemorating this momentous occasion with a tattoo of the iconic Olympic symbol: the five rings. Getting the ink appears to be an unofficial tradition among the U.S. swimmers. Freestyle sprinter Chris Jacobs is believed to have been the first American swimmer with an Olympic rings tattoo in the 1980s ...

Buzz Feed has brought not only the funnies but also the "awww's," and the "aw hell naw's," in one of their newer lists, Amy Winehouse Tribute Tattoos: The Good, The Bad and The WTF. Here at Inked we love Amy, we only approve Amy tribute tattoos that are immaculate. Some of these tattoos are really good, while other ...

We all know there's different levels of pain. There's stubbing your toe on a desk, there's getting a stomach ache from too many hot wings, there's getting into a cage and fighting hardcore mixed martial artists, and then there's getting a tattoo. On your eyeballs. Polish rapper turned mixed martial artist Popek Rak definitely seems ...

In celebration of Mandela Day, an international holiday marking the birthday of an extraordinary man who fought long and hard for the people of South Africa and humanity alike, a tattoo shop in Pretoria got creative. Below is a raw video of dedicated patrons getting the former South African president Nelson Mandela faced inked on them, to show their love ...

Tattoo Manufacturing has found a way for fans to show even more spirit by releasing new world flag temporary tattoos. Of course getting a real tattoo would be cooler, but this is a close second. The company has created more than 200 world flag designs from USA to Malaysia to Jamaica.

Sales Manager of Tattoo Manufacturing Steve Tritz  says that ...

If you live in Oregon and have tattoos, the Salem Art Association wants you!

The organization's event, Project Space, is seeking people who would like their tattoos to be photographed for use during an upcoming installation. All photography taken will be free of charge and there are no appointments necessary.

Project Space will reveal the best tattoo images from ...

A Fort Lauderdale tattoo shop made Friday the 13th a special occasion for its customers last week by offering them tattoos for only $13.

Formula Ink had many of its regulars lined up outside as artists worked on those eager to add some more ink to their collection.

Gwen Gersich, who works at the shop, said, "It's a fun ...

It's true that sometimes diamonds are a girl's best friend. But for some, ink can be just as good. A new trend of wedding ring tattoos takes a spin on the traditional pricey bride and groom ring exchange. X-Factor star Katie Waissel and her fiancé, model Brad Alphonso, showed off their recent engagement this week with a pair ...

The U.S has been denying an increasing number of Latin American immigrants green cards on the grounds that they possess a security threat. The basis of the claims? Body art that is associated with foreign gangs.

The U.S has denied many immigrants solely based on the possibility of affiliation with the gangs, rather than on the existence of ...

You might have seen them on the subway or even while walking down the street. You can't help but stare at a tattoo that doesn't seem too look quite right.

Be it bacon and eggs on a hairy belly (#14), Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton (#32), or late rapper Tupac Shakur as a unicorn (#35), the ...

Everyone has their own reason for getting inked. For Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, it's to cover up the scarred evidence of his bandmates' pranks. Taylor says he's sporting some nasty scarring after his bandmates' Sid Wilson and Chris Fehn's attempts to set him on fire during their concerts. "They were lighting my legs on fire every night ...

While their skills are usually the main focus, tennis players competing at Wimbledon this year are also showcasing their various tattoos.

Czech tennis star Karolina Pliskova has two, which were both visible as she competed. The 20-year-old has swirling tribal patterns on both her left arm and left thigh.

Other female players with tattoos include China's Li Na, who ...

There might be pain involved in getting a tattoo, but there can also be some laughs there as well. 

The Hope Blog posted some very funny comics inspired by tattoo artists and those in the chair getting the ink done.

Whether you have tattoos or not, these pictures are worth a thousand laughs.

Is Miley Cyrus looking to tame her wild child image before her upcoming wedding? 

Cyrus made an appearance at a tattoo removal shop in California this weekend and was there for a few hours. The 19-year-old star has a number of tattoos so it's unclear as to which ones she could be looking to remove.

Among the tattoos that ...

Last night David Letterman gave his guest Justin Bieber a bit of a hard time about his new tattoo. And by "gave him a bit of a hard time," I mean, "Letterman yanked Bieber's newly inked arm and gave him a firm scolding." In celebration of his new album release, Bieber got "Believe" tattooed on his upper forearm. Letterman ...

Last night David Letterman gave his guest Justin Bieber a bit of a hard time about his new tattoo. And by "gave him a bit of a hard time," I mean, "Letterman yanked Bieber's newly inked arm and gave him a firm scolding." In celebration of his new album release, Bieber got "Believe" tattooed on his upper forearm. Letterman ...

An ex-gangster is looking to end the discrimination in his native country by giving residents full-body tattoos.

Horiyoshi III, a former member of the yakuza crime organization in Japan, was angered at the hostility that tattooed people faced in the country. The gang is known for their familiar tattoos and because of that tainted reputation, those who have tattoos that ...

There is nothing like proving your devotion to someone that you probably have never met or will never meet like getting their faced inked on your body. Celebrity tattoos have been around for a long time, and while some famous people might find it creepy to see themselves tattooed on strangers, we here at InkedMag love it.

The fun people ...

Continuing on the tradition of calling out the most heinous and just hopeless tattoos, TLC has compiled some of the most horrendous tattoos for the public's viewing pleasure. The television special, America's Worst Tattoos will debut June 21st at 10/9c with back-to-back episodes.

While witnessing the colossally bad ink, viewers will also get the behind story and ...

Care for a tattoo with your morning brew? If you visit Dragonfly With Coffee In Love, you'll get just that. The Malaysian-based cafe has been serving up coffee, ink, and piercings for a little over a month and has been getting warm responses from visitors.

Helen Hew, the shop's co-owner, said, "We may be new but we are ...

Buzz Feed put together a collection of what they believe to be ten of the worst lip tattoos. Click HERE and let us know what you think!

Whether it is due to age, illness, or straight up genetics, hair loss is a commonly faced problem for many men and women. A new treatment, “hair tattooing,” can help hide thinning hair by making ink marks on the scalp that look like strands of hair. The process is similar to tattooing, except hair replication specialists use a smaller gauge ...

Emo songsters Hawthorne Heights have shown that they really bleed for their fans. The band had the artwork of their new album Hope tattooed onto them, but without ink. The band got the idea for the inkless tats from tattoo artist Mike Ski and his “Death Kites” project. On his website, Ski describes “death kites” as “a modern form of ...

A big thanks to the crew at loudwire.com for bringing us the top ten worst rock tattoos ever. You can check out some of our favorites in the gallery below or just check out all three tattoo galleries on Loudwire.

We can all thank HappyPlace.com for compiling a group of some of the funniest tattoos with grammar and spelling errors, reminding us that it's always important to think before you ink.

To see more: http://www.happyplace.com/13722/the-most-blatant-grammar-and-spelling-mistakes-ever-seen-in-tattoos/page/3

For those of you unfamiliar with the stick 'n' poke method, it is a tattoo process where a sewing needle is attached to a pen or pencil, wrapped in thread, dipped into India ink and then repeatedly poked into the skin until it is dark enough to show up.

Do it yourself methods are typically associated with jail, but they ...

Sneakerwatch.com has complied images of the best and worst sneaker tattoos. There is everything from the Jordan's logo smack dab in the middle of some guys forehead to laces tatted on the top of someones foot. Click the link below and let us know which are your favorites.

Source: sneakerwatch.com

Cell phone company Nokia has recently filed a patent for vibrating magnetic tattoos, proposing "a material attachable to skin [that is] capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus [e.g. a vibration] relates to the magnetic field."

Pretty much what they are saying is that they are taking out ...

With all the buzz around the future of vibrating tattoos and tattoos that will change color when your blood sugar is low, it isn't too surprising that they are coming out with tattoos that will tell you when you are getting sick. FastCoexist.com reported on a new type of sensor that is "tattooed" onto your teeth and will ...

This week Alabama rapper Yelawolf made his love for Johnny Cash and his lady, FeFe Dobson, evident by tattooing both on his head.  Yelawolf tattooed a portrait of Cash and his wife June Carter with the word "Fefe" across the bottom as a tribute to his girlfriend.  Some things you just have to see to believe, and this is one ...

For a select few that are willing to go under the needle, medical tattoos are taking the place of bracelets. Dr. Ed Friedlander, a Kansas City pathologist with a "No CPR" tattoo on his chest, believes that the tattoos senates a stronger message than a bracelet. Melissa Boyer is a diabetic who decided to get a tattoo with the medical ...

For Lenten Ecclesia pastor Chris Seay asked members of his congregation to get tattoos. The Montrose pastor along with the church's "artist in residence" Scott Erickson were looking for 10 people to get inked with designs representing the Stations of the Cross, 10 monuments that illustrate the story of Jesus' death, but instead they received 50 responses from the ...

With divorce rumors in the air, Katy Perry and Russell Brand permanently marked their happily married love last week by both getting tattoos after her concert in L.A. Katy got a smiling peppermint on her ankle, while Russell marked his arm with the badge of his favorite soccer team, West Ham United. Katy even proceeded to try her hand ...

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Alex, Russel and Squire are awsome. Their shop was the best shop i've seen. It's open and comfortable without all that flash crap on the wall. These guys are super talented and made my experience fun. Since i'm a baby and got a huge tribal piece on my ribs,that's not an easy thing to say ...

Does anyone have any suggestions for shops in houston, Texas. 

Recently, my friend got Adriana Lima's face tatted on his arm with a bunch of other cool designs involved in her face.  It looks good.  But, we were discussing how many people probably get celebrity face tatts on them or any other tattoo that just looks horrible.  With this in mind, I want to hear some bad tattoo stories ...

in the latest issue of inked, there is a a section called inked girls of summer. i am curious as to what Nikki's tattoos say. i can only read part of one and not the other. does anyone know what her tattoos say?

Just Curious :)

hey all. As a quick background, i have a best friend that was in a car wreck this past year and paralyzed from the neck down. I've been thinking a while about a tattoo, not to remember him, but more as an inspiration of his strength..

I came across an Emerson quote, "What lies behind us and what lies ...

I would like to get a tattoo from chris graver from mima ink

I am a photographer doing a series of photographs on the landscape.  I want to photograph people who have tattoos of landscape scenes.  If you live in New York City and are interested, please contact me.  This is not for commercial purposes.  I will of course give you prints.  Please respond to the email address below (as opposed to the ...

hi, i'm developing a documentary for the BBC about young women -teenagers to early twentysomething - who have
several tattoos on their body.  We want the documentary to be thoughtful and in depth, following the lives and stories
of a couple of young women with tattoos - we are interested in their reasons for getting tattoos - whether to 
'relcaim their bodies ...

Hi there, I'm Kezia Rai, 18 from Rugby, UK, here are a few of my links if you want to check me out!

I'm an alt model, Suicide Girl hopeful and a photographer

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Hey gang!! Joey Voodoo wants to know who your favorite tattoo artists/shops are? We want to know who is out there creating amazing art and who deserves more exposure. At Joey Voodoo we showcase musicians and artists who are not swayed by society and are breaking down barriers! So tell us who deserves an interview?

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I would like to introduce the Lansing Dreadnought Ink!!

we have 4 very experienced tattoo artist working in our shop!!

very reasonable prices on both tattoos and piercings!!!


we are located at

2006 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, Michigan, 48912

(517)485-4828

Hi Inked Family,

My brother SNEK is one of the hottest tattoo artists in the Tri-State Area. We come from Lima, Peru and would love to share some of his artwork with you all.

SNEK believes tattoos are forms of expression you declare on your skin for the rest of your life. Therefore, he doesn't f**k around. He ...

From Fronting Band SEX IN PUBLIC To Running A Successful Worldwide Tattoo Artist   Supply Company, Mark August Is At The Fore Of Today's New Breed Of Entrepreneur

       (HOLLYWOOD) - In the 21st Century, the successful entrpreneur will combine elements of artistic creativity and good old-fashioned business acumen to create a brand that is at once both successful in the world ...

where in irving texas can i get a rally nice back tattoo my whole back i want done

If your looking for artwork, and not just another tattoo, then you've come to the right place!

Check out:

Autumn Moon Tattoo - Donovans Shop located at:

117 N. Magnolia (cross street lincoln), Anaheim, CA 92801

Phone# 714/761-0967

Hey guys :) I'm a little new to the forum, but had a question. Has anyone read any good literature or seen any good interviews on discrimination in various aspects of life (e.g. workplace, stores, schools), due to facial piercings/visual tattoos/ect.?

I'm working on a paper for college on the topic and need some more hard ...

Only one person...my boy Izzy.....Imperial Illus.West haven CT.....hes a fuckin Ninja thats why : )!!! or Jesus cause that would be fuckin cool...

So I just hit my lucky 13th (and have many more planned) tattoo mark and am dedicated to go with just words. I'm an actor, writer, performance artist and have an indelible passion for words and their significance both personally and relatively to those around me.

More to the point, I don't see many people dedicating large swathes ...

Check out my animated tattoo homage to Friday the 13th and Valentines day,"devilDoll and oom Boom,the talking tattoo.

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Hey, I love Inked Magazine. I photograph lots of girls with tattoos in hollywood. Here go some of my favorite shots.... you can see more at my web site: www.intensitystudios.com

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TY KU invites you to “Show Us Your Skin” and win a National Ad Campaign for TY KU, featuring YOU!

TY KU welcomes you to spend some time not only submitting your own image and enjoying the images of other beautiful individuals, but learning more about Asian-inspired tattoos and their wonderful history at http://TryTYKU.com/skin.

In addition to ...

Just wanted to invite anyone and everyone to a new Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered-focused social network for those of us that love tattoos, piercings, and bod mod. I realized there was no online arena specifically for us, and so I invite you to join and help us create a strong online community! Thanks!

http://www.inked-up.com

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