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05.24.13 | BLOG
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Vans at SXSW with Oliver Peck

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Tattoo Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts

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blog/red-carpet-tattoo-shop-emma-stone-visits-tattoo-sh
   

Emma Stone has been attending all kinds of A-list events as of late, but homegirl traded her designer duds for jeans last night at a West Hollywood tattoo shop. She and a friend made an appearance at the Shamrock Tattoo parlor, but it was unclear whether she got her own ink. Here's hoping she did, in the form of ...

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blog/arrseted-motion-visits-mark-dean-veca
   

Virtusoso in the art world, Mark Dean Veca was visited by Arrested Motion in his studio. The media and art gurus just popped on by to catch up with him and see what he is working on.

Although popular multi medium artist is mainly focusing on content for his large solo show at the Cristian Tiereny Gallery next year, Veca ...

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blog/outer-limits-koplin-del-rio-preparatory-drawings-t
   

Figurative painter and tattoo artist, Shay Bredimus uses tattoo ink on drafting film to portray spontaneous and personal moments of his models. In his recent series, currently on exhibit at Koplin Del Rio, entitled Kotomi, Bredimus casts female personifications of the Sister Cities of Los Angeles as the subject of his portrait paintings. The gallery also features a sampling of ...

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blog/man-currently-holding-tattoo-record-calls-it-quits
   

Covered in 305 country flags, 185 maps, 165 miniature flags and 2,985 characters, Guinness Rishi holds the current Guinness World Record for most tattoos. After enduring years of her husbands obsession with world records Bimla, Guinness' wife, has convinced him that no one will break his world record. Not to mention she also threatened to leave him if he ...

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blog/heritage-research-relaunching-its-classic-waxed-lo
   

Heritage Research has revamped their classic Waxed Longline Parka, releasing the jacket in a signature tiger camouflage pattern. The military theme is not only found in the pattern but the over all construction of the jacket. The jacket features a storm flap front, button closure front pockets and a drawstring hood. The jacket is now available through Present London and ...

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blog/inked-hits-jersey
    Inked spent the weekend at Inked Out NJ presented by the world renowned tattoo artist Mario Barth & Starlight Tattoo. In case you're not familiar, Mario Barth is also the owner of popular tattoo ink, Intenze and has tattooed a bevy of celebrities including Lenny Kravitz, Sylvester Stallone, Tommy Lee and Usher. With over 100 artists, including huge names like ......

blog/we-love-tits
    Do you like tits? I know we do. We're talking about the street clothing brand, T.I.T.S. (Two In The Shirt). We've collaborated with T.I.T.S. on a series of graphic t-shirts. Every month, they will feature a different Inked Girl. Check out there shop online and order yours' today!...

article/my-work-speaks-itself-sailor-jerry
    A new documentary explores the life of tattoo legend Sailor Jerry, and he hates you for liking it....

music/foo-fighters
    Which is wilder to consider: that it’s been 18 years since Nirvana released Nevermind or that Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters have released six albums since? While Nirvana was dragged kicking and screaming into playing arenas, Grohl built the Foos and their sound to fill them. Among the 16 tracks assembled on their first greatest hits collection are obvious ......

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/wrestlers-15000-tattoo-still-doesnt-help-mitt-romn
    For a hefty price, Indiana wrestler Eric Hartsburg auctioned off some face space to get Mitt Romney's logo tattooed on his temple. Fifteen thousand dollars, to be exact. Hartsburg admits that he was "totally disappointed" by the results of the election, but hopes that he can use his tattoo to encourage young people to vote. "I was trying to ......

blog/comics-and-costumes-and-characters-oh-my
    In a city like New York, where we are very much accustomed to the presence of "characters", it comes as nothing short of a surprise that we are truly sad to see the 2012 New York Comic Con come to an end and watch all it's characters leave with it. From storm troopers to porn stars to wrestlers to ......

article/black-market-art-company-q
    Inked Magazine sits down with Mark Malott, owner of Black Market Art Company, to talk about the clothing, the art and the artists behind the brand....

inked-people/dancing-dark-dev
    You may recognize 22-year-old recording artist Dev from some of her hits "Like a G6" and "In The Dark" but do you really know Dev?...

article/too-fast-brand-q
    Part Owner and designer of Too Fast Brand Maureen Keough sits with Inked Magazine and chats about the evolution of the brand......

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 ......

blog/beckham-boys-get-tattooed-temporarily
    Their father is covered in body art so it's no surprise that the Beckham boys are fans of tattoos too. David and Victoria Beckham's boys have been spotted wearing temporary transfers before and it seems they had another inking session this weekend. Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, nine, and six year-odld Cruz, were once again enjoying some soccer practice in ......

icons/troy-denning
    Troy Denning isn’t afraid to speak his mind; in fact, he makes no apologies. Tattooing since 1992, Denning has strong opinions about the craft in its current state... ...

blog/saying-goodbye-summer-vegas-style
    This Sunday, Inked will host its last pool party in Las Vegas this pool season in partnership with the Aliante Station Casino & Hotel. This time, the crew from Pair-A-Dice Tattoo will be hanging out with us. Music will be provided by DJ Rodney and The Pleasures. The Yacht Rockettes will be hosting poolside all day. Keep an eye out for ......

inked-people/nadia-g
    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/first-ever-tattoo-competition-series
    Spike TV has tapped Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro to host InkMaster, the first-ever tattoo competition series, TVGuide.com has learned. The show — executive-produced by Charlie Corwin and Jay Peterson, the team behind LA Ink, Miami Ink and NY Ink — will feature the nation's top tattoo artists competing in challenges to win a $100,000 grand prize and ......

blog/were-hitting-deck-sunday
    This Sunday, Inked will host its third pool party in Las Vegas this pool season in partnership with the Aliante Station Casino & Hotel. The first two events was packed with girls and guys enjoying the amazing. This time, the crew from Living Dead Tattoo will be hanging out with us. Music will be provided by DJ Crime and The Rock ......

blog/all-hands-deck
    This Saturday, June 18th, Inked will host its second pool party in Las Vegas this pool season in partnership with the Aliante Station Casino & Hotel. The first event was packed with girls and guys enjoying the first days of pool season. This time, we've brought in the gorgeous ladies of The Yacht Rockettes to host along with Iron Horse ......

blog/nashville-gets-inked
    Inked spent an amazing few days at the Full Moon Tattoo & Horror Festival in Nashville, TN May 13-15th. In its 10th year, the festival was the perfect mix of horror & tattoos. From those excited to meet their favorite horror film stars to those looking for some new ink, we had an awesome time meeting the crowd and checking out a ton of tattoos. There was NO shortage of tattoo talent; The crew from Lone Wolf Body Art, Eric Newby from Ink Expressions, Bodean from Bodean’s Tattoos and Body Piercing, Vince Villalvazo from All or Nothing Tattoo & Arts Studio and the crew from Truth & Triumph Tattoo…to just name a few. We also had a great time meeting and mixing with big film legends like Malcolm McDowell (The Clockwork Orange) Tyler Mane (Halloween) Sig Haig (House of a Thousand Corpses) and of course Gary Busey. In addition, there was a new element added to the show this year; an Independent Horror Film Festival, which had films screening all weekend, making it a truly interesting and unique show. A BIG thanks ......

blog/inked-gets-wet-deck
    This Saturday, May 21st, Inked will host its first of many pool parties in Las Vegas this pool season in partnership with the Aliante Station Casino & Hotel. The first event will be hosted by the gorgeous Sabina Kelley and Bombshell Tattoo Parlor. Music will be provided by DJ Crime and The Clydesdales. There will be giveaways from SkullCandy and drink ......

inked-people/michael-symon
    Cleveland has had a tough run. From time to time its river would catch on fire, and more recently, favored son Lebron James publicly dissed it by televising his “decision” to leave for Miami. But what Cleveland does have going for it is hope that this will be the Indians’ year (one can always hope) and one of the culinary ......

blog/uk-wine-gets-tattooed
    After 50 years on the market, The Cornish Mead Company is redesigning its branding and packaging for the first time.The new look, which will debut on its wine bottles features designs inspired by tattoos. Why tattoos? They're trying to attract a hip and young consumer, and tattoos will do just that. Cornish Mead Wines are not available in ......

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 ......

blog/lee-gets-clean
    Rocker Tommy Lee has changed his hard partying habits to raise his kids and make music. He's made it to the 90-day mark, and we at Inked support him. Check out his interview with Extra (link below)!...

blog/obrigado
    Moshi Moshi has come out with a new way to reduce neck cramps and using speaker phone to send a text during a call. Its their new handset that lets you take call from an actual hand set while your phone is free to text and surf the web. This is extremely handy for our busy creative director Todd Weinberger ......

inked-for-a-cause/guchusum
    heidiminx interviews a member of the Tibetan ex-political prisoners association, GuChuSum. While there are numerous sites and TV shows dedicated to the meanings of tattoos, the tattoos of Tibet's ex-political prisoners have not been well documented. Their experiences are crucial to understand the human rights violations China commits on a daily basis....

blog/illegal-tattoos
    The right to tattoo is being fought in Hermosa Beach, California by John Anderson, owner of the Yer Cheat'n Heart tattoo shop. Anderson has been denied the request to relocate his shop from Gardenia to Hermosa Beach, based on the zoning laws that do not allow tattooing anywhere in the city. Officials claim its a danger to public health ......

music/trans-am
    Trans Am have always had a relatively esoteric identity, so it’s hard to know if the band are being sincere when they claim that Thing was originally commissioned as a “sci-fi horror adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.” Regardless of its inspiration, the album is evidence that this electro-inflected rock band haven’t lost any of their spark since their ......

music/walter-schreifels
    Walter Schreifels is probably best known as a member of acts such as Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, and Rival Schools, but his first release under his own name shows that when the distortion is stripped away, Schreifels truly shines. An Open Letter to the Scene features everything from folk-inspired rockers (“She Is to Me”) and jangly tracks reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub ......

blog/no-sleep-till
    Brooklyn Bridge celebrates its 127th anniversary May 23, 2010. To commemorate the occasion Brooklyn Tattoo is offering a tattoo of the bridge for only $27 bucks!!! A much welcome deal in a time of skinny jeans, pockets and wallets. It on a first come first serve basis. So if you love Brooklyn and are in the area stop in. The ......

blog/free-burritos-life
    What?! Free burritos for life? How? San Francisco's Casa Sanchez offers free burritos for life if you get the company's logo tattooed on you. The logo isn't offensive and kind of cute, and well who couldn't use lunch for free for the rest of their life. Times are hard but wouldn't a taco or burrito ......

blog/tattoo-stories
    We have all heard them the stories behind the tattoos, but now you read them and get some good Karma points too. Smart Imagination has released Tattoo Stories a book with beautiful pictures and great stories to match with the foreword done by Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. From the Executive VP going through a divorce to the Hairstylist trying ......

blog/giant-pride
    From a needle, a camera to a spray can Mike Giant is a master of artist tools. Now he can add bicycle designer to his ever impressive repertoire. Cannondale has donated their expertly engineered X Bicycle to be designed by Giant with all the proceeds donated to the Bahati Foundation which is a cycling outreach program that benefits inner city ......

inked-people/michael-fairall
    There’s something about Hawaii that makes leaders of the men who are drawn to its islands (Sailor Jerry and Barack Obama being two of the more famous examples)......

blog/philadelphia-tattoo-convention-2010
    Tattoos were blazing last weekend at Philadelphia's Tattoo Art Convention. There's no better place to stare at a person endlessly without it being creepy or awkward. Both new school, and old school tattooers showed of their style and skills on convention goers. As if you could get bored staring at amazing and awful tattoos alike there were burlesque ......

music/xiu-xiu
    As you can tell by the title, the latest effort from experimental indie rock act Xiu Xiu isn’t going be 2010’s most uplifting album, but it may be one of the most sonically satisfying. Produced by Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier, Dear God, I Hate Myself sees Xiu Xiu mastermind Jamie Stewart fully realizing his band’s sound on ......

blog/tea-party-tattoos
    With the release of the new "Alice in Wonderland" this weekend, I can only imagine the tattoo ideas this movie will provide. With an array of rich characters and vibrant colors, its a tattoo dreamscape waiting to happen. Whether you are into the Mad Hatter, The Caterpillar, The Queen or the Cheshire Cat, I am sure Tim Burton will provide ......

music/past-lives
    Past Lives may feature three members of the defunct act the Blood Brothers, but if you’re expecting fractured post-screamo you’re in for a surprise. On the band’s debut full-length, Tapestry of Webs, the four-piece transpose their sound into a more pop context without forsaking their avant-garde edge. The result is an album that’s teeming with ambitious ......

blog/get-inked-charity
    What better reason to get that new piece you've been itching for than to donate to children. This is the idea behind the successful event that has raised over $95, 000 in past 8 years for a local Children's Hospital. With help from visiting artists Wild Bill's tattoo shop in Roseville, CA puts on a 16 hour ......

blog/boondock-saints-gone-bad
    The sequel to the bad ass cult film, Boondock Saints, has finally released its sequel this month; I’m shocked it made it to theaters. All of the components that made this movie memorable have been replaced with bad acting, terrible writing, and random wind tunnels. Willem Dafoe has been replaced with Julie Benz, "Rita" from Dexter. Instead of Dafoe ......

music/frightened-rabbit
    Scotland is known for a lot of things, like its whiskey and … some other stuff we can’t recall. We do know that the country’s second most satisfying export is the indie rock act Frightened Rabbit, whose third album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, proves they can transcend their own hype. From expertly crafted ballad “Swim Until You Can ......

blog/where-we-come
    Ever wonder how some of your artists and piercers got into this industry.... We watch these tattoo and piercing shows and yet they never ask this one main question.... I find their roads to this industry are as diverse and interesting as the artist themselves.... For me i envied these artists for their talent and their knowledge but never had ......

games/dj-hero
    With gamers suffering from a Guitar Hero overdose, it’s time for turntables to take center stage. With consulting help from legendary artists Jay-Z and Eminem, this hip-hop take on Guitar Hero’s addictive gameplay wins over wannabe mix masters with its turntable controller that features a sample button, cross-fader, and a record platform for scratching. Playing as characters such ......

music/polar-bear-club
    Polar Bear Club’s debut album made best-of lists everywhere, but it takes until nearly the end of this follow-up for them to prove why. Not that Chasing Hamburg isn’t brilliant—it’s just that “One Hit Back,” a post-hardcore punch to haters everywhere, is so fist-pumping good that its shadow looms over the rest of the songs. “Living ......

music/paramore
    When a young band like Paramore explodes out of nowhere (Franklin, TN?) there are always repercussions. On their third album, the group’s pint-sized singer with the giant voice, Hayley Williams, outlines the trail of mistrust and broken relationships. Fame has taught her that you “can’t be too careful anymore” (“Careful”), and later, on “Feeling Sorry,” she looks back ......

travel/columus-ohio
    Every 60 seconds a tattoo convention takes place somewhere around the world, and while there are only so many times you can watch people in strategically hand-cut outfits discuss the meaning behind their fairy flash and tragic tribals, the Hell City show stands out as one of the mustattend events among the tattoorati. ...

travel/budapest
    Many of the world's historical treasures have been sanitized and Starbucksified until there's little personality left: Moscow's Red Square has tchotchke-hawking souvenir carts, the leaning tower of Pisa has more handrails than a nursing home, and the Great Pyramids have a freakin' laser light show. But somehow Hungary's magical capital city of Budapest has retained its ......

travel/singapore
    You wouldn't think a tattoo convention would be welcome in a strict city-state that has been criticized for its disregard of individual freedoms-it banned chewing gum for 12 years (1992-2004) and still imposes hefty fines for things like forgetting to flush a public toilet or spitting in public. But Singapore's government hasn't found a way to stop ......

travel/hong-kong
    For all the feng shui and tai chi, Hong Kong isn't just about traditional pastimes. The massive city is awash in cool bars, amazing attractions, and an all around progressive flair. Often referred to as “the melting pot of Asia,” Hong Kong is a hybrid of Chinese and Western cultures (the city was under British rule until 1997), so ......

travel/sturgis
    Dump 500,000 bikers, an endless supply of booze, and an army of barely clothed women anywhere and you’ll have a good time—even in the middle of nowhere. That’s just what the founders of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally did. Now in its 68th year, the legendary event takes place August 4 – 10 in the Black Hills of ......

travel/toronto
    Toronto is known for its welcoming attitude (49 percent of the city’s population was born outside of Canada), and that hospitality extends to the tattoo community when Northern Ink Xposure takes over the downtown Hilton June 13 through 15. For the Canadian expo’s 10th anniversary, there’s plenty going on: the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art will host ......

drive/max
    You couldn't have fit more muscle on the original Yamaha V-MAX. With its massive V4 engine crammed into the frame, the V-MAX was one of the most muscular bikes on the streets back in 1985. And with the exception of a few tweaks and cosmetic touches along the way, the model remained largely unchanged until it was pulled from ......

drive/muscle-flow
    The most prolific era of the American muscle car started in 1970, when growling engines, screeching tires, and acrid blue smoke were lit in the night by the glow of a thousand red taillights. 1970 was also the year the original Dodge Challenger was introduced. And while its place in muscle car history could be argued ad nauseam over a ......

drive/hello-moto
    In 1926, when the Ducati family formed its company with a group of investors in Bologna, Italy, they were seeking to cash in on the burgeoning radio transmissions industry. Less than a hundred years later, Ducati has revolutionized motorcycle design and made sexy sport bikes the ride of choice for a new generation of bikers. ...

drive/rolllin-green
    The Toyota Prius hybrid might do it for Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz in Hollywood, but it's not going to fly with the wide array of Americans, from NFL players to PTA members, looking for something bigger and badder. And that's the riddle of the alternative-fuel auto marketplace: we are not a one-size-fits-all culture—as the tattoo community ......

article/hail-king
    Inked sits down and interviews model and actress, Jaime King....

article/bam-margera
    Pit bull attacks, rumored pornos, Uncle Vito’s arrest, Steve-O’s rehab, wild lawsuits, dick tattoos, and Jessica Simpson. Even secured in his Pennsylvania compound, the Jackass general isn’t safe from his own wild world. ...

article/pharrell-williams
    If there's one man the entire music world wants a piece of, it's Pharrell Williams. From Jay-Z and Kanye West to Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake, the Virginia Beach, VA native is a Top 40 kingmaker, a sonic architect who has built career-making hits for some of music's most elite players. His own project, N.E.R ......

inked-spots/elm-street-tattoo
    In 1990, tattooer Oliver Peck made the decision to never again wear a pair of shoes that wasn't red. "It's sort of an LSD-induced pact I made with myself," Peck explains from the floor of Elm Street Tattoo, which he opened with partner Dean Williams in 1996. In the 12 years since Elm Street opened its doors, Peck ......

inked-spots/firth-street-tattoo
    Long gone are the sex shops and beatniks of London's Soho neighborhood. Over the years, the notorious district has undergone a serious image overhaul, and between the office buildings and trendy restaurants sits Frith Street Tattoo and Piercing, the tattoo shop of owner Dante Di Massa's dreams. "When I was a kid, all I wanted to do was ......

inked-spots/south-pacific-tattoo-co
    You might get a little claustrophobic in the small space of South Pacific, but it’s worth it. Owner Thomas “Wondo” Wondoloski, a Hawaii resident for 15 years, has been tattooing for 22 years and knows tattoos well. After all, his inspiration was the late tattoo legend Asa Lee Crow III. “He was like a carnival strolling down the road ......

inked-spots/tnt-tattoo
    “We worked hard to get to where we’re at,” says tattooist Kevin Mokuahi. “It’s the quality of our work that has given us our reputation.” And it’s true. Located off a major road between Waikiki and North Shore, the TNT shop is not in the most tourist-driven area, but its steady client base (primarily military and surfers ......

inked-spots/mike-ledger-tattoo
    “No one knew who I was when I moved to Hawaii,” says Mike Ledger. “I really had to work my way up from nothing again.” Originally from Farmingdale, New York, Ledger went from having a three-year waiting list to starting from scratch. “I had to prove myself and get accepted by the locals in Hawaii,” he remembers. Now he’s ......

inked-spots/tiki-tattoo
    When owner Robert Hackney opened A Tiki Tattoo, it effortlessly blended right in with colorful Waikiki. Unlike many of the tattoo parlors on the island, A Tiki embraces island lifestyle with its laid-back, open atmosphere and friendly staff. The shop feels like a tropical oasis complete with bamboo light decor and paneling. With more than 30 years experience, Hackney plans ......

inked-spots/true-blue-tattoo
    Smack in the middle of the Red River District, glows the cool neon of True Blue Tattoo. Founded by the late Vanessa Alvarez, this two-fl oor ex-carriage house (the first floor is for tattooing; the second fl oor, known as “Glory Hole,” is strictly for piercings) is home to nine full-time tattoo artists and three piercers. The shop can get ......

inked-spots/rock-ages
    Producing high-quality, specialized work is paramount to Jason Brooks, Tony Hundahl, and Hector Fong—the three diverse artists who make up Rock of Ages in South Austin. Opened in October of 2005, Rock of Ages is a pure custom shop specializing in traditional American and Japanese tattooing. Hailing from an artistic family (his father was a professional illustrator), Brooks began ......

inked-spots/diablo-rojo
    At 26th and Guadalupe Streets, right across from the University of Texas campus, Diablo Rojo has “probably one of the best locations in town, ” according to owner Doug Curtis. Though it’s within earshot of the school, the shop is for the most part custom, according to Curtis. But the weekends do have a tendency toward a “street shop atmosphere ......

inked-spots/kadillac-tattoo
    “First and foremost, we’re a neighborhood shop,” declares Cosmo, the owner of 13-year-old Kadillac Tattoo. “This ain’t no hipster hangout.” Located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, this clean, bright shop prides itself on being a mainstay of a neighborhood that has struggled to stay true to its blue-collar history, despite the chic shops and restaurants that have ......

inked-spots/philadelphia-eddies-tattoo-haven
    Yes, you read it correctly; this shop is also called Philadelphia Eddie’s. “This was the first shop that Eddie Funk opened on Fourth Street,” explains Troy Timpel, who has owned the business along with Furry since 2002. “When he retired he offered ownership of the different locations to the guys who helped run them. We’re keeping his legacy ......

inked-spots/chicago-tattoo-company
    “I would rather be here, than anywhere else,” says Chicago Tattoo Company’s shop manager and artist Nick Colella. “I don’t care what kind of shit goes down, as long as I am in a tattoo shop.” He adds, with a chuckle, “I’m lucky that I have a wife that understands that.” Originally opened in the ’60s by ......

inked-spots/mark-mahoneys-shamrock-social-slub
    “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/seventh-son-tattoo
    Seventh Son might be the best amalgamation of all San Francisco’s tattoo scene has to offer. Co-owned by Jason Kundell (former coowner of Artwork Rebels), Erik Rieth (formerly of Everlasting Tattoo), and Luke Stewart (who was a regular guest artist at Artwork Rebel), the studio may be on the new side, but its artists have certainly been around long ......

inked-spots/everlasting-tattoo
    “We are more or less the anti-shop shop,” says Everlasting Tattoo’s Henry Lewis about this staple on the San Francisco tattoo scene. “We’re more like a fine arts tattoo gallery.” Why? To begin, there is no flash of any kind in the store. Instead the walls are decorated with paintings by the artists, many of who have had ......

inked-spots/diamond-club
    Run by Bill Salmon with Juni, his wife of 20 years, Diamond Club is anything but your average mom-and-pop shop. Both Salmons have spent their whole lives tattooing, mostly as a team. “Working with my wife everyday is fun stuff,” says Bill. “It’s a good time everyday.” Before opening its doors to the public just a few years ago ......

inked-people/jose-mangin
    The new host of MTV’s Headbangers Ball, José Mangin, got his first tat- too at 16 (Pantera’s famous Cowboys From Hell logo) and was hooked. But it was his encounter with the band’s late, great guitarist, Dimebag Darrell, that got him addicted. “I walked up to him and said, ‘Scarred for life, man,’ and he totally tripped ......

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/ben-baller
    Ben Baller, the man behind Icee Fresh & Co., a high-end jewelry outfit that specializes in classy bling, may have been raised in the Koreatown section of south central Los Angeles, but he was born in hip-hop. “I’ve been around hip-hop since the late ’70s,” Baller explains. “I got to see it in every single aspect. I was a b-boy ......

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 ......

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    Hollywood hideaway Chateau Marmont, with its cadre of celebutantes, fringed lanterns, and butterfly-festooned decor, has always been known more for its trysts and tragedies than its food. But with the installation of executive chef Carolyn Spence, former chef de cuisine at New York City's Spotted Pig, both Chateau and Bar Marmont are finally building some culinary cred. “It's ......

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    Born in the spit and blood of the mixed-marital-arts world, Tapout clothing is the uniform for guys who are (or at least want to look) tough. The MMA world was still in its relative infancy in the United States when Tapout was launched in 1997 as the brainchild of Charles Lewis Jr., better known as Mask for his trademark face ......

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    Fifteen is a tough age to get anything right, let alone to handle the lifestyle and responsibilities associated with landing a major record deal. Christian "Yung Berg" Ward signed his first deal as a teenager and felt all was cool with his adolescent fame and fortune, though his parents didn't quite share the sentiment. "I was wild'n out ......

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    To say Jayceon “The Game” Taylor is a man of many contradictions is an understatement. An example: He grew up in Compton, CA, gangbanging with the Bloods even though his own mom was once affiliated with the Crips. He’s a cocky son-of-a-bitch who’s never been afraid to publicly champion himself as the greatest rapper alive. At the same ......

inked-people/maria-brink
    In This Moment singer Maria Brink rocks, spits, screams, and sweats. Meet the new face of metal. A couple of years after moving from Albany, New York, to Los Angeles, In This Moment frontwoman Maria Brink almost gave up on her dream. It was mid-2004 and she was living alone, had no friends, hated her day job, and none of ......

inked-people/margaret-cho
    Nothing about Margaret Cho made it look like she had a chance in hell in Hollywood. Chubby, Korean, and bisexual (she admits to all three) in a business that typically has a hard time swallowing that list, Cho’s rank as one of the biggest female comedians on the planet is the result of a one-woman battle, built from her ......

inked-people/shawn-barber
    “My art has become a history lesson for me,” reflects San Francisco artist Shawn Barber. “I’m constantly learning about the tattoo industry, the people that have defi ned it, and those who have changed it.” The 37-year-old painter has devoted the past three years to creating Tattooed Portraits, a bold collection of paintings of artists with tattoos, tattoo artists ......

inked-people/ultimate-fighting-championship
    Mixed martial arts has become the defining sport of the 21st century, and with it comes a new style of fighter—smart, athletic, and more often than not, covered in ink. Here, a look behind the scenes of the sports’ largest promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Punching someone in the face just doesn’t cut it anymore. Where boxers only ......

inked-people/todd-burnes-and-olivia-miner
    As different industries continue to embrace tattoos, the importance of pre serving the integrity of the culture has never been more important. That’s where Todd Burnes and Olivia Miner, of Canvas Los Angeles, come in. Originally conceived as a modest boutique, Canvas Los Angeles quickly expanded into a 4,000-square-foot store and gallery showcasing the cloth ing designs and ......

inked-people/cast-la-ink
    The Learning Channel's reality show L.A. Ink is a phenomenon. It's come on the scene and pummeled the ratings of every tattoo television show that came before, and its star, Kat Von D, is the hottest thing in heels right now. Known for her lifelike black-and-gray portraits for more than ten years, the 25-year-old vixen has put ......

inked-people/tara-mcpherson
    Sitting down with artist Tara McPherson you’re likely to get a lesson in physics these days: “When you take a super bright object, like a quasar, and place it in front of a massive object, it creates the illusion of four identical objects surrounding the original. That’s called Einstein’s Cross gravitational lens.” To hear this pouring so ......

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    Denise Richards returns with a new television show and a new tattoo, courtesy of Kat Von D. Here’s what happens when two reality TV queens collide. Check out behind the scenes photos of the shoot at Moli.com! When something sureal goes down in Hollywood, it ’s safe to assume reality TV is involved. How else would Denise Richards ......

Tattoo Gallery Images (80 found)

BlackbirdTatwithanSinitsmouth. - blackbird tattoo, black & grey, wrist
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3.PORTRAITSOFKIDSByBetoMunozOf - beto munoz, monkeyproink, portrait tattoo, photo-realistic, chest
3.PORTRAITSOFKIDSByBetoMunoz
Brits-foot - cover up, bird, swallow, bright color, negative space, stars, colorful, foot
Brits-foot
pits - pits, black & grey, upper back
pits
Its20an20eagle[1] - eagle, animals, colorful, bicep
Its20an20eagle[1]
Its Really on my Left SIde - traditional, lower back
Its Really on my Left SIde
Its Really On My SIde - traditional, upper back
Its Really On My SIde
skullsuits - skull n suits, black & grey, arm
skullsuits
IMG_2444editsmall - black & grey, wrist
IMG_2444editsmall
hello,itsme021 - moon, colorful, shoulder
hello,itsme021
misfits - misfits, New York City Comic Con 2009
misfits
beatles - the beatles, portraits, black and grey, photo realism, sleeve, photo-realistic, arm
beatles
beatles - the beatles, portraits, black and grey, photo realism, sleeve, photo-realistic, arm
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joker - portraits, realism, color, photo-realistic, bicep
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289046_1958561497585_110590087 - ribs,skull wearin hardhat with roofbolt busting through coming out its eye, black & grey, stomach
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image - dont judge a book by its cover, black & grey, arm
image
IMG_20130110_191153 - life and its wonderful treasures and expressions., black & grey, chest
IMG_20130110_191153
image - portraits, portrait, celebrity, audrey hepburn amy nicoletto , photo-realistic, arm
image
image - disney potraits, black & grey, bicep
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tat - black and grey, indians, portraits, sitting bull, black & grey, arm
tat
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BMtattoo2 - every rose has its thorn, colorful, stomach
BMtattoo2
BMtattoo2 - every rose has its thorn, colorful, stomach
BMtattoo2
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CANMAN_PAUL - paul mccartney, beatles, portrait, portraits, black and gray portrait, photo realistic, celebrity, rock star, musician , photo-realistic, leg
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bobtat
CIMG0673-2 - arm, salvador dali, portraits, realism, photo, forearm, dali, photo-realistic, arm
CIMG0673-2
korsak - portraits, black & grey, stomach
korsak
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TarrantinoBackpiece
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frank
BENDERTATTOOThistattoowasalmos - dogs, portraits, animals, black & grey, bicep
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DSC00172 - portraits, photo-realistic, chest
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danielsarm - misfits feind, colorful, bicep
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Forum Postings (11 found)

Portraits (14 words)

Looking for an artist in Virginia that is good with doing portraits of dogs.

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Its Freakin Hot Out Here (129 words)

Hi, its really hot out here. im stuck in the desert waiting for the dust storm to clear so i can catch my flight out of here for vacation. in the mean time i guzzle as much water, gatorade, and monsters as i can and try to stay as cool as i can. oh and what oppertunity i now have ...

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Body Suits (37 words)

I'm sure you've all seen the body suit drawings hanging up in most tattoo parlors. I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can get a good one that I can print out and design myself?

 

 

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Tattoo Starter Kits? (98 words)
I need a bit of help, I would love to start tattooing but I have no idea where to start. I'm leaning in the way of a starter kit, but what should a practical starter kit consist of? I have have pictures posted on my myspace page, (http://www.myspace.com/hy_flyer),... that shows my current level of skill ......

Oakland Tattoo Shop Amor Eterno (143 words)

Amor Eterno Tattoo and Art Space
1227 18th Ave
Oakland Califas
510.842.3620
amoreternotattoo@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/amoreternotattoo

Corazon y Chamuco opened this one of a kind tattoo parlor and art space in September 2010. Chamuco, a Oakand native, has been tattooing and painting for almost 10 years. Corazon, an Alameda native, has been curating art exhibitions ...

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One Sick Ass Shop (29 words)
I haven't seen this guy get stumped yet... If you live in the bay area and want some sick ink Alfonso Dominguez can sling it.... the website is g2dptattoos.com ...

Wtf??? (50 words)
slap me hard and call me confused, but now all of a sudden the forum is back to normal?? prety much abandoned it when it started going straight to moli.com i was NOT gonna mess with that crap. but im pretty stoked that its back to normal! post up people!...

Instant Sleeve (219 words)
so some of us were talking about the 'instant sleeve' in another thread (the concept of 'instant sleeve' meaning a person has an either blank or minimally tattooed arm and then goes in and gets an entire sleeve in one fell swoop, allowing a person to go from zero to bad-ass in 3.5 seconds (or 3.5 sittings, to ......

Phoenix Tattoo (70 words)
hey i just joined so thought i'd write alittle message to say hey and see who's going to the tattoo convention in phoenix this weekend? Im hoping to make it down there, ive only been in the states for a couple of months now...im from England. Its interesting to go to shows and see so many different ......

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 ......

What Sports? (32 words)
what sport are the forum into, just wondering wether its mostly extreme sports nuts or "jocks" (as americans call folk) in the room or if theres a different ilk out there altogether....

Forum Replies (54)

Reply to 'Touchy Subject... Tattoo Prices' (93 words)
Bad attitude?..nah i wouldn't say that. I completeley agree with you. Its just that tattoos have become so common now that there are actual idiots that will pay out the #*% too get a tat. I actually have 2 guys that tattoo me now and there both amazing, but one charges by the hour and the other one by ......

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' (109 words)
Hi, ok well your always going to be judged by somebody. Whether its the kind of car u drive, the way u do your hair, if your too fat or too skinny. Unfortunately thats just how it is. IhI have a soon to be 2 yr old and a soon to be 13 yr old that gos to catholic school ......

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' (85 words)
I see your moms point and it is a valid concern. However. I think its your responsibility to make sure that tattooed people are viewed in a high regard. So set a fine example by being a well spoken adult and an amazing parent... Youll be making all the other tattooed people look and changing the way tattooed people are ......

Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (85 words)
I see your moms point and it is a valid concern. However. I think its your responsibility to make sure that tattooed people are viewed in a high regard. So set a fine example by being a well spoken adult and an amazing parent... Youll be making all the other tattooed people look and changing the way tattooed people 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 'Gas Price's' (102 words)
that texas law is true, and they also have 24 hour drive thru liquor stores. man, if that isnt service. although i dont think ive ever been that desparate for my tanqueray. but, funny story, there is this company making motorized scooter coolers. yup, its just a cooler you sit on that has wheels and handlebars and a small motor ......

Reply to 'Tattoo Tipping. Let's Talk Hard Numbers. ' (18 words)
yeah I bring a six pack of mountain dew. Its both my tattooer's and my drink of choice. ...

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?' (44 words)
yeah i havent looked at the inked girls gallery since the first week it was up, gross chicks in there (although there are MANY gorgeous girls in there too, so its not completely useless). they should def hire u to keep it under control!...

Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (164 words)
hahaha! no they're not dandelions, that would be sissy. reminds me, once almost got the kanji for 'hot sauce' tattooed on me due to a dare (any of my friends can tell u how much i LOOOOVE hot sauce) but i kinda figured nobody i know knows how to read it, so anyone who saw it in passing wouldnt ......

Reply to 'How Do You "Preserve" Your Tattoo's?' (55 words)
Hey..its not dumb, sunblock is the key. I always put it on every day i go outside, sun or no sun. My colored tattoos are still pretty bright! U know what i found is really great, i use my daughters waterbabies sunblock stick u just glide it on like a crayon, very convenient! thx ;)...

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 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (45 words)
yeah but the mom one is classic. its not something you look at and say "oh god not another one of those" i see tribal and cringe. i have only done one tribal and i hated every second of doing it. its boring and teidious...

Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (32 words)
i agree it definitely is starting to lean twards the "fad" area of things. hopefully its not the next nautical star. or worse, barbwire arm bands (cue dramatic bum bum bum sound)...

Reply to 'Instant Sleeve' (24 words)
o its coverable. and going to get covered. i wanna do my stomach rocker and chest first though, then ill get to my leg...

Reply to 'Knuckle Tattoos.. What Will Yours Say?' (125 words)
my wedding ring is actually a tattoo on my left ring finger knuckle, so i guess theres no 8 letter combinations for this guy. i once thought about getting GODSPEED on my knuckles, but then quickly realized that one of my hands would say GODS and the other would say PEED. i dont need that kind of stress in my ......

Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (29 words)
o yeah fingerstache is the best! my buddy n i do it all the time with sharpies. no chance ur not gonna laugh at a fingerstache, its the best...

Reply to 'Are We Supposed To Be Using Inkednation?' (9 words)
yeah i dont know what its deal is. wierd...

Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (62 words)
pretty much. bought some low grade shit, some grapefruit, worked on that for bout a month, did my first tat on some guys back, then it just kinda took off. i havent even been doing it a yr yet, so far i have been getting good feedback from people though. given alot ot work on but its progressing alot faster ......

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 '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 Do You Think About Aftercare Methods?' (22 words)
good question... i dont even remeber.something along the lines of a.b. soap and unscented lotion. its been awhile. definitely due for another....

Reply to 'Im Just Curious...' (29 words)
it's hot as hell in santa monica.. and everyone is on a diet trying to look good in their bathing suits for the summer.. so you aren't missing much....

Reply to 'Symmetry' (67 words)
oh.. i just noticed this posting.. i guess it's really depends on the tattoo itself and what would work best with the design.. but sometimes you just gotta realize that something is going to look out of place. i'm sure if you had two full sleeves done by mister cartoon.. you'd really be fucking things up when ......

Reply to 'Im Just Curious...' (19 words)
aww man im in New York. its F'n cold out though, wouldnt mind being in socal right about meow!...

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?' (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 'Offering A Free Photoshoot For Those "Inked"' (25 words)
pffft.. id *LOVE* to- its a shame im stuck in New England. LA sounds like a blast and i need to get out there asap. ...

Reply to 'Symbol Of Love' (34 words)
i have the sign for "i love you" in sign language on my back :) with a banner stating its meaning, of course it has personal meaning to me but it's an idea ;)...

Reply to 'Phoenix Tattoo' (26 words)
haha,thanks! Im out in the desert,a place called havasu in Arizona...its hott!!!My husbands from san diego,i think we'll be going down to visit family soon... x...

Reply to 'Deciding On A Tattoo.' (72 words)
it took me about a year to actually decide on doing a portrait.. i was going to do a symbolization but always drew out ideas, and they didnt work for me. i found the perfect picture that resembles what i wanted, it shows love,comfort,and trust... its not done yet of course, i have quote's going on the ......

Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (177 words)
the 'american' tattoo art is generally defined as the art by, or inspired by, people like Sailor Jerry, Ed Hardy, etc.. its thick outlines, simple bold colors and distinctive style have been around for a while (relatively speaking, with respect to america's relatively short complete history). pin up girls, navy themes, banners and stars are just a few hallmarks ......

Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (36 words)
you did it right. you actually know what you have and why you have it. good job. truth is, though, most people with 'kanji' don't know. its a stereotype, i know, but sometimes they're just true. ...

Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (192 words)
i do think its stupid whe people get kanji or japanese without researching or knowing what it means. but i do have some kanji and japanese tats and i love them and i get tons of compliments on them. i've also had japanese people read them to me and they mean exactly what i knew they meant. i researched ......

Reply to 'Symmetry' (158 words)
i started off with just black tattoos (but that was more to do with calls-himself-an-artist that i went to for them), but i have since added some colour. not alot though, now that i think about it... i think it really depends on what the design is. for example, i have a beautiful maori tribal piece on my foot, VERY ......

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 'Deciding On A Tattoo.' (192 words)
i have to agree with the previous people. i've never just gone into a shop and looked through the flash and picked something, although i know alot of people who do. all of my ink has meaning to me, it represents something, its not just to look pretty. the shop i used to go to was, like, 12 hours ......

Reply to 'How Do You Start Your Day?' (14 words)
its supposed to say caffeine, not caffie, my keyboard is a piece of shit......

Reply to 'How Do You Start Your Day?' (147 words)
ah, all you lucky bastards out there who get to be awake and function during daylight hours... 00:00 start work 05:00 leave work 05:15 arrive home and promptly try to get to sleep 06:00 finally fall asleep 07:30 awake to my husband's alarm clock 08:30 fall back asleep (if its a good day ......

Reply to 'Mad's Untitled Forum Post' (143 words)
I'm kinda on the fence about this. I do know a lady who has had seven tattoos within six months & she even admitted to me that she's just eager for coverage at this point & then I know people who have been waiting to get a tattoo for years, but are still deciding on their design. it's whatever ......

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 'What Sports?' (41 words)
did i mention its the greatest sport ever created? and how sad i am that our leagues are not nearly up to par with your leagues? pretty much i could live in england just for the soccer. or football. whatever. greatness....

Reply to 'Friggen Vote' (34 words)
i feel sorry for you americans i mean youve got a retard in office and nearly another year for him to end the entire world just for shits and giggles. shit sucks for yous'...

Reply to 'Tattoo Etiquette' (38 words)
every ones different im good mates with my artist but he still a hard edged bastard, i wouldent want to be inked by some touchy feely sensitive loon, each to their own but a bit edgy suits me. ...

Reply to 'What Do You Guys Think Of American/Japanese Style' (93 words)
Just for the record, we are aware of the request to add the ability to post pictures inside forums posts. This has been noted and will be addressed in the very near future. We just want to make sure that it is done correctly. I will make it a higher priority given that this is the second time I have ......

Reply to 'Shops In San Diego...' (29 words)
btw Bill Canales is leaving Flying Panther and is opening his own spot in Ocean Beach San Diego, its called Full Circle Tattoo, more details as I get them...

Reply to 'Giants Or Patriots' (26 words)
man i hope you're right! i hate the f'n patriots with a passion! its just too bad that shockey won't get to be on the field......

Reply to 'Mad's Untitled Forum Post' (245 words)
yeah, it ain't a cheap habit i'd be a lil further along if i had the cash i'm sure!!! and, ya know, i just thought about what the other guy said a few comments up and i think he's right too. if what you get is heart-felt, then hell, go for it, right now. if you ......

Reply to 'Any Females' (902 words)
jersey boy... you dont want to find a gf on myspace.... ever heard that song from gym class heros.... Friend Request??? I remember when I first laid eyes on you My man Tom introduced us but I was too shy to say hi When I finally built up enough nerve to drop a line You made it clear you wasn ......

Reply to 'New Ink' (83 words)
thats exactly why i squeaked in one last appt with my boy, its a whole spot where some shading just kind of fades down around my wrist to end my sleeve and i wanted to extend my sleeve onto the back of my hand and i'm so anal i dont think i would have been ok with someone else ......

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 ......


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