blog/vans-sxsw-oliver-peck The Vans offthewall.tv crew traveled to Austin, TX with legendary tattoo artist Oliver Peck. Together, they scoured the streets to find bad tattoos, learn about dance styles and catch up with bands as they perform at the Vans SXSW Showcase at The Mohawk. Music: "Eat the Cycle" by Trash Talk and "Lake of Spies" by Robin Allen
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inked-people/sex-lives-inked-people-hunter-moore HUNTER MOORE: SALACIOUS WEBSITE OWNER | If you didn’t see isanyoneup.com when it was up, it was a user-generated website where people would post content like groupies’ reviews of musicians that they fucked or nude pics in revenge of someone who wronged them.
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inked-people/sex-lives-inked-people-zak-sabbath-and-mandy-morbi Zak Sabbath and Mandy Morbid:Porn Stars in a Relationship | If you’re one of those people who can manage not to act like an idiot just because everyone around you is, porn’s a pretty good job. Hot girls have sex with us; then sometimes someone films it and we all get paid.
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inked-people/sex-lives-inked-people-nick-hawk Nick Hawk: Gigolo | After four years in the Air Force I became a stripper to pay the bills, finish up college, and start my own company. Then an escort or gigolo was something that definitely sounded interesting. I really see myself helping and making people happy, and it’s a great feeling. Bookings were minimal in the beginning but definitely ...
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inked-people/sex-lives-inked-people-nocturnia Nocturnia: Dominatrix | I worked on the business side of the music industry for some years and engaged in BDSM in my personal life with my partner. Being a professional dominatrix wasn’t in my crosshairs. It happened for a short time but was not something I was interested in pursuing long-term and full-time. It’s my fun.
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inked-people/sex-lives-inked-people-travis-hatfield Travis Hatfield: Contestant on Oxygen’s Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too | I came to Love Games believing it was definitely possible to find love on TV. But after living in the moment and thinking I had made a connection with Camilla and then being eliminated ... I still believe it is possible, but I think it has to be ...
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inked-people/sex-lives-inked-people-melissa-petro Melissa Petro: Sex Worker | I became a sex worker at 19 years old while living as a student abroad in Mexico. I started working as a stripper in a club called La Trampa—translated, “the tramp” or “the trap or snare.” Earlier that same day, I had gotten my first tattoo.
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blog/ink-master-live-finale Tonight, Sarah, Sebastian and Steve will face off in the exciting live finale of Ink Master! Two contestants will be eliminated, and only one artist will claim the title of Ink Master, a cash prize, and a feature in Inked Magazine.
Who has what it takes to win it all?
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blog/japanese-artist-keeps-hand-tattoo-tradition-alive
While many young artists fail to master the art of what is know as "tebori" (hand tattooing) in Japan, one man is still going strong, despite the practice dying off with his peers.
Oguri Kazuo, known professionally as Horihide, has tattooed everyone from gangsters to geishas. The 79-year-old started out as an apprentice 60 years ago and spent five years ...
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blog/exclusive-twin-atlantic-play-free-live-o2-academy Check out Scotland’s Twin Atlantic performing the title track from their new album “Free” LIVE from the SOLD OUT O2 Academy in Glasgow. See them as they tour across the US this month- head to
www.twinatlantic.com for more info and dates....
icons/oliver-peck "When I started tattooing it was something I didn’t even know I could make money doing. Now, every couple of years there is something going on in my life that I didn’t think was possible.”
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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 ......
music/dropkick-murphys The Dropkick Murphys’ St. Patrick’s Day shows in their hometown of Boston have become the stuff of legends—and hangovers. Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA captures this annual event so accurately that you can almost taste the Guinness. The 20-song compilation spans the band’s decade-plus career and showcases their Celtic-inspired punk, from upbeat traditionals like “Johnny, I Hardly ......
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.
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blog/american-beauties-benefit-event-pinup-pitbulls On November 19th, Bombs Over Betty Studios and Feldmans Tattoo Machine will be hosting a benefit event: American Beauties for Pinups for Pitbulls, Inc., a non-profit organization to stop illegal dog fighting. Tickets go on sale online for $15, $20 at the door. Ticket prices and entry include: Yazoo Beer, Food from Walsh Catering and Co., Cowgirl Cupcakes & General Store ......
blog/ink-fast The current Guinness World Record for the most tattoos done by a single artist in a 24-hour period is 801. That record was set on Nov. 16, 2008, by Hollis Cantrell of Artistic Tattoo in Phoenix, Arizona
Jason Freeman of Triumph Tattoo in Reno is aiming for 804 tattoos in his upcoming attempt to break that world record, starting at ......
blog/tattoo-aftercare So I have been getting tattooed now for 14 years and have run the gamut on tattoo aftercare. Many factors influence conditions including the type of skin you have, location of the tattoo (whether it is covered), and the climate you live in. I used to keep it wrapped for 24 hours, wash with anti-bacterial soap, use some kind of ......
article/true-love-never-dies It’s been more than two years since freestyle motocross racer Jeremy Lusk died as a result of a trick gone wrong, but he lives on in the heart of his wife, Lauren, and in the spirit of anyone who rocks In God’s Hands. ...
blog/grandmother-six-gets-do-not-resuscitate-tattoo A mother of two, and grandmother, Joy Tomkins decided that she did not want to be brought back to life in a medical emergency following the slow death of her husband Malcom. She had 'Do Not Resuscitate' tattooes across her chest - and 'PTO' on her back. The grandmother-of-six, who suffers from arthritis, Reynard's disease and diabetes, said today that ......
blog/kreayshawn-talks-food-tattoos-and-more Hip-hop sensation Kreayshawn is popping up everywhere, like in the new issue of INKED on stands now! You can also catch her on the MTV VMAs live on the red carpet this Sunday. Kreayshawn recently sat down backstage at KMEL Summer Jam to discuss her food tattoos and more. Check out the video below, and keep a look out for ......
blog/new-york-earthquake-inspires-tattoo If you live in the northeastern part of the United States, you definitely remember the earthquake that hit on Tuesday afternoon. "My whole shop [Citizen Ink Studios in Sheepshead Bay] was swaying back and forth," said Joe Khay to the NY Daily News. "We thought we were hung over or something."
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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/get-lucky-vegas This Monday, Inked is teaming up with Lucky 13 to celebrate the week of MAGIC in Las Vegas. Doors to our party at Beauty Bar open at 8:30 pm and entertainment includes live bands, burlesque and even some karaoke. Drink specials by our good friends at Sailor Jerry Rum. Come out and say you're friends of Inked and ......
blog/inked-girls-summer-sullen-angel-search This Sunday, August 21st, Inked is teaming up with Sullen Angels to host one of the steamiest pool parties in Las Vegas in partnership with the Aliante Station Casino & Hotel. This time, we're searching for the next hot Sullen Angel. There will be an open casting call from 1-3pm, followed by a live show at 5pm. The winner will ......
blog/inked-city-guides Have an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad? Check out our City Guide App! Download our app to look for shops near you, and be in-the-know by using our built-in geo-location tool to search nearby listings. Now live in 10 cities: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and Portland. In the future, we are ......
blog/sailor-jerry-gets-lucky Local Dallas resident, legendary tattoo artist and worlds record holder, Oliver Peck, will hold a tattoo marathon at Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas on Friday the 13th. Peck, who holds the World's Guinness Book record for ‘Most Tattoos’ in a 24 hour period, will be giving $13 #13 tattoos, along with his staff, from midnight Thursday to midnight Friday ......
blog/sailor-jerry-spends-sxsw-style The folks at Sailor Jerry Rum have bought" 5" 1973 Vintage Airtreams. They will be cruising around NY, IL, CAL, COL, TEXAS, all summer long. Austin hosted the first airstream activity of the spring for SXSW. Bands Dum Dum Girls, The Black Lips, Data Rock, The Vaccines all hung out and escaped the sun and drank some Perfect Storms. Oliver ......
blog/sailor-jerry-gets-x Sailor Jerry Rum took on the X Games this year; presenting one of the most preeminent hardcore punk bands of the late 70's. "The Circle Jerks" live at Belly Up is Aspen, CO . With over 1000 people waiting in line around the venue this was the most anticipated buzzed event during XGames .
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inked-people/bring-me-horizon Bring Me the Horizon’s frontman, Oliver Sykes, is metalcore’s screaming answer to Justin Bieber... ...
blog/inked-asbury "Three days of world renowned tattooing, live painting, music, burlesque & performance art right on the beach. Come join Inked Magazine at Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival in Asbury Park, NJ this weekend; it kicks off at 2pm Friday. Stop by the Inked Magazine booth for a look at the hot August issue, the latest from TYKU, free samples of High Octane Energy Chews and Safe4Hours tattoo after-care product.
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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/goldfrapp Whatever Goldfrapp do—from thumping electronica to glammed up romps—they do it for the dance floor. The British electronic music duo’s fifth full-length, Head First, is loaded with pulsating pop gems, such as “Alive,” that are a step away from the baroque pop of their previous album—and tailor-made for getting down. While Head First does occasionally get ......
blog/remembering-dj-am Blink 182's drummer Travis Barker unveiled his new ink a tribute to his fallen friend DJ AM on his twitter page. Barker and AM survived a plane crash that claimed the lives of 4 others in 2008. Barker now survives his long time friend Adam Goldstein after last year's overdose in his NYC apartment. The tattoo was done ......
blog/name-her-man Kelly Ripa showed off the last name of her man as a new tattoo during last Wednesdays episode of "Live! with Regis and Kelly". Although Ripa decided to go against taking husband Mark Consuelos’ last name legally, she was willing to use her wrist to adorn their name "forever". Ripa got inked at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY, and lets ......
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 ......
games/forza-motorsport-3 Spend more time with your cars than with your girlfriend? Look into counseling and clear your schedule. With 400 road burners from 50 manufacturers, Forza 3’s garage makes Jay Leno’s car collection look like a used car lot. The second Forza title in three years delivers even more grease monkey realism with a new physics system that includes ......
music/converge Writers hate reviewing a new Converge album. The kings of underground hardcore metal deliver so consistently that it becomes an exercise in finding new ways to say, “They still shred.” Enter Axe to Fall, the most straightforward Converge album yet. It’s apparent from the opening blast of “Dark Horse,” a galloping shot of guitars and throat-searing screams, that Converge ......
music/q-tip Legendary MC Q-Tip can do whatever the hell he wants. After revolutionizing hip-hop with A Tribe Called Quest and paving the way for Kanye, Tip is more experimental than ever these days. On this album, delayed since 2001 and remixed for release, the lyrical master sounds more like Curtis Mayfield than a mic-rockin’ MC. He weaves his trademark flow through ......
games/halo-3-odst With Master Chief elsewhere in the universe, ODST follows an elite group of soldiers known as Orbital Shock Drop Troopers. As the team descends into New Mombasa amidst the heavy Covenant onslaught, they get separated, and a new recruit known as The Rookie must traverse the war zone and piece together what happened. As The Rookie uncovers information, players are ......
blog/hart-huntington-grand-opening Be sure to check out all the insane events going on for the grand opening of Hart and Huntington at the Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino next weekend. Free tattoo give-a-ways for a lucky few, H & H after-party at Wasted Space featuring Steel Panther, Avenge Sevenfold at Wasted Space the following night and Snoop Dogg by the pool on Sunday ......
travel/honduras Ten years ago, the only tattoos in Honduras belonged to gang members. These days, you’re more
likely to see them on expats who work in the country’s burgeoning adventure travel industry. One of
them is Myles Bean, a rafting guide living in La Ceiba who has the words “I’m Alive” and “Me Too” on top of his ......
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 ......
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/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/metal-sanaz Chances are you're already friends with Metal Sanaz. Since launching her MySpace page in 2003, Sanaz has become a fixture on the friend lists of over 700,000 fans around the world who have helped her rack up more than two million video views for her online metal show. That fan base helped earn Sanaz a spot as the ......
inked-people/sebastien-grainger Sebastien Grainger, one half of the now-defunct Canadian dance-punk duo Death From Above 1979, is many things, but a great parallel parker is not one of them. In fact, the 29-year-old doesn't have a driver's license. "I had a driving lesson this morning at 10 a.m.," Grainger says, laughing, via telephone from Toronto. "I always lived in ......
inked-people/nina-sky When music wonder twins Nina Sky took over dance floors with their 2004 hit, "Move Ya Body," even they weren't sure what they were doing. "Our first album was written about things we hadn't yet experienced in our lives," says Nicole Albino, one half of the duo. "We were 18, straight out of high school." After an exhaustive ......
inked-people/montel-williams Q & A with Montel Williams He's a former Navy spy, a medicinal marijuana smoker, and a tattoo enthusiast. Meet the other side of the daytime television king. Take one look at the half-sleeves blanketing both of his upper arms and it's clear Montel Williams lives up to his talk show's slogan, "There's More to Montel." Who ......
inked-people/game 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 ......
blog/official-trailer-tattoo-nation Tattoo Nation has finally released the trailer to their super buzzed about documentary. Tattoo Nation tells the story of how four young men revolutionized the tattoo industry with black and gray ink.
Directed by Eric Schwartz, and narrated by bad ass and super tatted film and TV star Danny Trejo, we are in for a totally new and fresh insight ...
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blog/tattoo-nation-movie-coming-october-2012 A new movie about the history of tattoos is premiering in October 2012. Tattoo Nation is a feature documentary that tells that tale of the revolutionary style of how tattoo came to be in the rough neighborhoods of East LA.
Following tattoo pioneers, Charlie Cartwright, Freddy Negrete and Jack Rudy, Tattoo Nation is a story set in the 1970's ...
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blog/minnesota-changes-blood-donation-law-tattooed-peop In most states you cannot donate blood if you've been tattooed within 12 months, but this is no longer an issue in Minnesota. Due to a new FDA regulation tattoo shops are now regulated by the state, effective April 16. The 12 month rule was originally written to protect blood banks from getting contaminated blood from tattoo shops that ...
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article/international-woman-mystery-maggie-q
Like her character the rogue agent Nikita, Maggie Q has remained an enigma. While Nikita begins to reveal herself throughout the second season of the CW show of the same name, Maggie tells her story through her tattoos.
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blog/tattoo-discrimination As my first official G.Q. Blog, I thought I would touch on a subject that we have all dealt with at one time or another. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's shocking, but it is always uncalled for. As a female with tattoos, who also has a boyfriend with tattoos, I am used to dealing with dirty looks ...
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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 ......
inked-people/laurieann-gibson Laurieann Gibson is your typical warrior. Well, except for that directorial Emmy nomination, choreographing everything Lady Gaga (including the “Bad Romance” video), those reality TV shows, and her position as creative director of Interscope Records......
blog/back-school-tattoos-classroom Classroom etiquette hasn’t changed much in the past years, the all-to-familiar restrictions on students still exist; no talking, no hats, no short skirts, no chewing gum, and – the one most insulting to our nation’s facebook crazed, tweet happy youths – no cell phones. But here’s a new one … no tattoos. Students everywhere are expected to follow specific dress ......
blog/older-inked-ladies If you caught The Today Show this morning, you may have seen a story that is not all that surprising. According to the National Tattoo Association, there's been an increase in the number of women of advanced age coming in to tattooed. This particular story focused on 78-year old Helen Lambin, who got her first tattoo just three years ......
blog/inked-girls-takeover Next week, our Creative Director, along with a small staff will travel out to Vegas to look for the hottest girl they can find to feature in an upcoming issue of Inked Girls Magazine.
Model Search, Marquee Dayclub: 1130am-4pm by the pool at the Inked Cabana
Meet the Models, The Library at the Marquee Nightclub: 9-11pm
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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 ......
travel/cape-town If the unbelievable geography, waterfront restaurants, and nearby vineyards aren't reason enough to visit Cape Town, South Africa, consider this news from Damian McGrath, the founder of tattoos.com: “Tattooing down there is sort of what tattooing was like 15 to 20 years ago in North America. There are lots of emerging artists, and the scene isn't as ......
inked-spots/blackheart-tattoo When you ask Blackheart owner Scott Sylvia what sets his studio apart from the sea of shops in the Bay Area, you are likely to hear words like “established” and “tradition” somewhere in his response. And, “We don’t suck,” he says seriously. “There are only a handful of good shops left in the area,” Sylvia says with a combination ......
inked-people/laura-santana Laura Satana was born badass. Growing up in the Paris suburbs (think projects, not picket fences) the 31-year-old picked up her first tattoo machine at 15. The setup, a homemade scratcher piece, was a gift from gypsies she often watched tattoo her young friends, sometimes using Satana's own drawings. With machine in hand, the teenage tattooist opened up shop ......
inked-people/scott-campbell Tattooers’ names are tossed around in casual conversation all the time. But unless they’re starring in a popular TV series or have a multimillion-dollar clothing line named after them, most artists aren’t exactly recognizable to millions. Except maybe Scott Campbell. Whether you know his name or not, chances are you’ve seen his work, and not just the ......
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/rashad-mccants Rashad McCants played possessed. In high school, he ripped through the competition, earning state MVP honors in New Hampshire while taking his team to the state championship. College was no different. At Air Jordan’s alma mater, University of North Carolina, McCants scorched opposing defenses with his silky smooth skills, earning All-Conference and second team All-American status as a sophomore ......
inked-people/jonathon-davis Web exclusive: Check out our gallery of Korn tattoos here. Upload yours. Jonathan Davis is the last guy in America you’d expect to be well adjusted. Think about it: The guy’s whole career has been built on being a fuck-up. For the last 15 years, Davis has battled and exploited his inner demons as the lead singer of ......
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (107 words)Hello, I live in what is typically described as a very conservative community. I have visible tattoos on both arms, and have never had any problem with my daughters being treated differently from other children, and I have never encountered anything but respectful treatment from faculty and staff (I do happen to think that we have access to the best ......
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 'John Mayer's New Sleeve' (73 words)yeah i guess lifes just a bunch of copromises aint it. o well. got great tattoos, hot wife, career i love, just not enough money yet. dammit. wheres the balance between doing what you love and just not quite making enough money at it yet? guess ill have to climb that mountain and ask that wise man with the long ......
Reply to 'What Do You Think About Aftercare Methods?' (120 words)yeah theres definitely gonna b a small percentage of people who dont react well to aquaphor, everyones skin is different. but dont go not reccommending it, 99.9% of other people out there are going to have serious success with it. and wrapping at night is definitely key. it'll 'breathe' tomorrow. for the night, you need to keep wrap ......
Reply to 'John Mayer's New Sleeve' (26 words)good point.. i noticed the majority of the sleeve was filler.. but whatever.. people get what they want.. it's his arm he has to live with....
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 'Students' (99 words)yeah.. you superficialist you.. i went to culinary school.. so it can be said that i make people fat.. i guess if depends on how you do your job.. i like to think i make people happy and content with life... or sometimes when i notice a couple on their first date.. i really make the effore to help them ......
Reply to 'How Fast Did You Ink Up?' (51 words)oh,
i'm quite the ninja. hah,
when i'm home at least.
i don't live at home,
with the exception of this summer.
i have an apartment by my school starting this August.
i know they will find out eventually.
i hoping to keep it a secret until i'm
finished with school.
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Reply to 'Is It Possible To Be A Heavily Tattooed Actor?' (262 words)i think it automatically type-casts an actor. having a few here and there, like johnny depp, isnt such a hindrance. you'd actually be surprised at how many actors have tattoos. however, the world is still stupid, judgemental, and closed-minded, so people with serious ink such as a sleeve, backpiece, or god forbid a neck tattoo, continue to be put ......
Reply to 'Im Just Curious...' (46 words)I live in Southern California. Originally from NYC. I am actually seeking people who are in the Inked community to perhaps hookup and do some photo sessions. But that is a bit off topic :P So yes I am from SC living in foothill ranch :)...
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 'Deciding On A Tattoo.' (122 words)divine inspiration. and by that i mean it usually comes to me like a lightbulb went off above my head. theres a bunch of stuff i would get and be quite happy with, but i usually wait til i get that 'click' in my head. then i get it. i figure, it's like, if you only got one chance ......
Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (36 words)most people I know who are heavily tattooed wear long-sleeved shirts. but, then again, I live in Britain & most people I know wear long-sleeved shirts anyway. I hope you don't live in a hot climate....
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 'Tattoo Your T-Shirt Contest' (77 words)We're back and live with the contest. It has been only a couple of hours since we re-launched and already we've had 18 entries, so please take the time to submit any ideas you might have, and share your opinions by voting and discussing. The ability to order will be added within the next 48 hours.
Thanks to ......
Reply to 'Shops In San Diego...' (85 words)Hmmm, kinda sorta. Remember I just moved here, so I don't know what all you would consider the gaslamp quarter. It's just on the south side of Balboa Park. Here's something funny though...I haven't been to the shop since I moved here about a month ago, so before I was always driving there taking the ......
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?' (47 words)that book looks awesome.. i'm gonna have to check it out.. i've been thinking of getting a few joke tattoos lately.. like the teardrop on the inside of your index finger.. so you can do the boo hoo impersonation.. or the fingerstache.. that would be funny too....
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 'Are We Supposed To Be Using Inkednation?' (7 words)i dont like inked nation very well. ...
Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (82 words)yup, my friends say i have a problem, im addicted to tattooing myself, and i should seek help. i say malarky. and i guess myspace is the thing that comes to mind right off the top of my head. either that or that inkednation hoopadoop. myspace: nathan ramboldt (my profile is private due to horrible people) inked nation: n8rs. most ......
Reply to 'Are We Supposed To Be Using Inkednation?' (41 words)ok.. so i just decided to sign up for inked nation.. i couldn't even get passed the signup stage.. every time i clicked on something i would get an internal server error.. i think maybe the site is not firefox friendly.....
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 'Quotes... Who Has Them And What Do They Say?' (89 words)i don't have any quotes just yet,
but i plan on getting some done this summer
on either side of my rib cage
On the right side: "Ink smears as sometimes thoughts do."
On the left: This world is but a canvas to our imagination."
I'm also getting "Pretty in ink" on my back, between my skull & crossbones ......
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 '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 ......