inked-people/l-is-for-love If anyone objects to the marriage of this couple, The Real L Word’s Sara Bettencourt and Whitney Mixter ... well, read this before you speak.
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blog/inked-magazine-interview-love-brigade-owner-alyssa Continuing our series of interviews with tattooed clothing brand owners we spoke with Brooklyn based designer Alyssa Key of Love Brigade (seen in the photo above). Although the clothing doesn’t look to be influenced by tattoo culture fans of Love Brigade believe in the brands concept and motto so whole-heartedly that many of them have gotten the logo permanently ...
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blog/love-letters-kat-von-d Changing her artistic lens from tattoo artist to fashion designer, Kat Von D launches her new clothing line entitled 'Love Letters'. Creating styles that are reminiscent of goth fashion with a modern chic touch, the former LA Ink star gives fans something to look forward to.
Check out the Fall Collection at: KatVonDLosAngeles.com...
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/f-love Inked's own June cover girl just got some fresh ink that unfortunately was too late to use in our photo shoot. Avril and reality TV star Brody Jenner walked in to Mark Mahoney’s Shamrock Social Club tattoo parlor in Hollywood to get their matching ink done. The tattoo they shared together? The word "FUCK" tattooed on their ribs ......
blog/who-doesnt-love-t-shirts Now your love for t-shirts can help Skateboarder Kenny Brime battle Leukemia. Bad Brains and ROIR Records have come together on one t-shirt to aid Kenny in battle. To support the cause click below and get the t-shirt you can never have too many....
blog/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!...
inked-people/loved-ones The title of The Loved Ones' latest full-length, Build & Burn, has a special meaning for the band's frontman, Dave Hause. "I'm a partner in a small contracting company, and I try to maintain that while playing music," Hause explains while taking a break from a house-remodeling project near his home base of Philadelphia. "It's a lot of work, but it's also really rewarding; both aspects of my life have their challenges, but they also have their rewards." Amazon.com WidgetsHause knows a thing or two about paying his dues. He got his start as a roadie for New Jersey punk legends The Bouncing Souls and started The Loved Ones in ... ...
drinks/roky-erickson Roky Erickson is an American treasure, and his first album in 14 years is a not-so-subtle reminder that his relevance hasn’t waned. Produced by Will Sheff and featuring his band, Okkervil River, True Love Cast Out All Evil is a heady mix of psychedelia, pop, and ambient experimentation. On tracks such as Crazy Horse–inflected “Goodbye Sweet Dreams” it ......
article/no-sleep-records-chris-hansen Chris Hansen may not be able to play an instrument but he has taken his love of music and turned it into a business. Hansen takes some time out of his hectic schedule to give us the scoop on his company, No Sleep Records, and of course his ink. ...
blog/sean-kingston-gets-mario-kart-tattoo Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston (remember "Beautiful Girls" and "Fire Burning"?) got a new Mario Kart-inspired tattoo. According to TMZ, the inkjob took 5 hours and cost an impressive $1,250. The arm tattoo is a black and grey image of the beloved Italian plumber in a suped-up car. Kingston posted pictures on his Twitter. ...
blog/megan-fox-plans-more-tattoos Transformers star, Megan Fox, who made headlines just over a month ago for her Marilyn Monroe tattoo removal, is celebrating by getting inked again! “Megan still has a number of tattoos which she is keeping and she has several ideas for more,” a source said. “Marilyn was a mistake that she’s putting right but she is by no means ......
blog/dan-wheldon-and-his-wife-got-matching-tattoos-hour Dan Wheldon and his wife had their initials - DW and SQ - tattooed on their wrists the night before he was killed in a horrific crash at the Las Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon, 33, and his wife Susie, who was his long-time personal assistant until they married in 2008, got inked to show their love for each other.
Mark Waters, who ......
blog/david-beckhams-new-tattoo-tweeted-victoria-beckham David Beckham has got himself another inking and this time wife Victoria Beckham has debuted the tattoo, by tweeting a picture with baby Harper holding his hand. The photo was posted of the tattoo which spells the word 'Love' on his left hand, and shows the little girl holding her father's finger in the same snap.
As we all ......
blog/steve-jobs-tribute-tattoo With the recent passing of the iconic and beloved former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, we thought it would be great to pay tribute to him in a way that only we can. Former Apple employee and music group Stella Revival band member, Dan Uricoli Jr., had a permanent tattoo of Steve Jobs inked on his arm.Uricoli, a die-hard Apple ......
blog/tattoo-legend-rick-walters-appear-art-center-galle Legendary tattoo artist Rick Walters will be making a very special guest appearace at Art Center Gallery the weekend of October 7th. We thought we'd show them a little love since they're kind enough to throw us a mention! For more, check out the video after the jump!...
fashion/inked-girl-alesandra-nicole Alesandra Nicole is a gun-toting badass. Okay, so her gun collection doesn’t go past the tattoos on her hips, but the fact that you’re going to fall in love with her is a sure shot. ...
blog/twice-nice-california
Think you got what it takes to be a calendar girl?
INKED is looking for gorgeous tattooed women who embody the taste and spice of Sailor Jerry for their 2012 calendar.
You don’t need to have any professional modeling experience, but you do need to be at least 25 years of age by September 7, 2011,
have some beautiful ......
inked-people/ludo-lefebvre You wouldn’t expect the occasional burn to faze a chef as seasoned as Ludo Lefebvre. He’s the Frenchman behind Los Angeles pop-up restaurant LudoBites whom reality television fans grew to love (or loved to hate) on Bravo’s Top Chef: Masters......
article/inked-girl-laydi-marie Snooki and Laydi Marie have one thing in common. “I love pickles! I love pickles more than anyone......
blog/room-view Thank you Philly! You guys hosted yet another amazing convention – arguably the best we've been to yet! The Inked booth was the place to be! There was no shortage of cute tattooed ladies coming by to have their photos taken. We partied with tattooers young and old from LiL Joe CEO., Jon Jon and Anthony to Bowery Stan, Crooked ......
fashion/inked-girl-justine-konik We’re in geek love. This Brooklynite, Justine Konik, may not look like the typical Trekkie......
blog/you-50 Tattooed bad boy has been working hard for his role as the cancer stricken football player in Mario Van Peebles' up coming film, "Things Fall Apart." The Queens rapper lost an amazing 50 pounds for the role, leaving him almost unrecognizable. He also has had his arm tattoos removed for this and other upcoming roles. 50 told People.com, "It ......
article/inked-industry Every week or so, we hear about a celebrity getting a brand-new tattoo. But it’s not just the stars who love their ink; those behind the camera—the ones responsible for making great films come together—have also been busy getting tattooed.
From an up-and-coming producer and Shakespearean-trained stunt guy to a choreographer and an actor (who also happens ......
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/juice-your-iphone Are you often out of the office with 10% battery life and you need to be on location 15 minutes ago? This happens to our Creative Director Todd Weinberger at least once an issue. His Mophie Juice Pack has given him the freedom of a longer battery life and a sleek case. The Mophie Juice Pack giving Iphone users more ......
blog/missinkamericacom-2010 Ms. Priscilla Noel, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, was crowned MissInkAmerica.com 2010 on Friday, February 19, during the first ever MissInkAmerica.com Pageant at The Pool inside Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.
Noel earned her crown, sash and scepter by rockin’ out her routine in a number of different categories including overall beauty, body art, personal platform ......
games/dantes-inferno Talk about a loose adaptation. In the classic poem The Divine Comedy, a timid poet reluctantly journeys through the nine circles of hell, while the video game version features Dante, a revenge-driven mercenary more interested in killing monsters than chronicling their suffering. Armed with a scythe he stole from Death and a holy cross, Dante fights his way through each ......
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 ......
blog/lets-get-these-clarafied Ask your everyday person how to clean a piercing and i can majically guess their answer. Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, or bactine. This is one thing that STILL makes me feel like smacking their head and saying they need a V8. In a time of the information super highway, cloning and A chanel on TV about EVERYTHIng under the sun ......
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 ......
icons/ami-james Icon covers Ami James of Miami Ink and Love Hate Tattoos....
games/nhl-10 With record TV ratings, raucous fistfights, and the dazzling skill of young stars Patrick Kane and Sidney Crosby, hockey is back. The NHL’s newfound success injects new life into this award-winning series. Players now scrum along the boards while fighting for possession, score from their knees, and bat pucks out of the air for goals worthy of the highlight ......
music/afi AFI made their transformation from hardcore kids to goth-punk pioneers look as easy as applying eyeliner. The truth is, they've been tweaking their formula, and Crash Love might be the closest they’ve come to perfecting it. “Beautiful Thieves” explodes into huge guitars and operatic backing vocals while “Veronica Sawyer Smokes” races around a punked-up Cure riff. On “Medicate ......
article/180-proof While you're reading this, Tila Tequila is taking over the world. Since rocketing into the libidos of men and women everywhere with her saucy MySpace photos, the pintsized model has created an entire industry based on her sex-icon status. She still maintains her MySpace page (with over three million friends and counting), her MTV show A Shot at Love ......
inked-spots/tomato-tattoo When Tomato Tattoo owner Robert Hixon set out to name his shop, he jokingly suggested an unusual moniker to his girlfriend. “In our history, tomato is symbolic of love,” he says. “So I threw it out there and the more we thought about it, the more it seemed to make sense.” The name does seem perfect for the little shop ......
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/shirly-brener "I've gotten to play a lot of drug addicts and hookers this year," muses actress Shirly Brener. The Bardot-esque blonde, who possesses a paradoxical mix of girl-next-door charm and femme fatale-worthy dark sensuality, revels in her distinctiveness. She's as comfortable portraying the bubbly love interest in a romantic comedy as a depraved addict in an indie flick. "Once ......
inked-people/missy-suicide The explosion of tattooed, pierced, and otherwise modified models can be traced back to one Portland, Oregon, woman who was fed up with "siliconeenhanced Barbie dolls." Using her prior experience on the Web and the camera skills she learned in art school, Selena Moody (now known as Missy Suicide) snapped photos of her friends in pinup-style poses and worked with ......
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/civet Most artists are inspired by art they love, but it was a particularly bad backyard show by a Los Angeles punk group that spurred singer Liza Graves to form a band. "I went home and started my own band because I was so disappointed," Graves remembers. She teamed with her sister, guitarist Suzi Homewrecker, bassist Jacqui Valentine, and drummer Danni ......
inked-people/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/scott-shriner ROCK OF LOVE We hang out at home with Scott Shriner—the only tattooed member of Weezer—to talk marriage, ink, and the band’s shocking sixth album. In a quiet neighborhood east of Hollywood, down winding tree-lined streets, sit homes belonging to Luke Wilson, Terry Gilliam, Barack Obama, and Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, who is standing in his living ......
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/dillinger-escape-plan Some say the best writing descends from despair, longing, elation, love; the same old drill. But, as Liam Wilson, bassist of Dillinger Escape Plan, will tell you, the only reason to write an album is out of revenge—sweet, sweet revenge. “If someone were to show me a crystal ball years ago and say we would make our best album ......
inked-people/eve-salvail “Getting the name of a loved one tattooed on you jinxes the relationship,” says Eve Salvail. She should know. She had the name of a girlfriend tattooed three separate times—and each time they broke up, she had to get the name covered up again. Lucky in love, it seems she’s not. But she has had some luck as ......
inked-people/misfit-dior It’s true a British accent makes anyone sound more interesting, but that’s only part of what makes people want to listen to rapper Misfit Dior. She first got attention for starring on VH1’s White Rapper Show (she was the only contestant good enough not to have to audition), but she’s been rhyming since she was 12 ......
article/we-own-air Look up at the X Games and you’ll miss the awesome ink in the crowd. Look down and you’ll miss greatest exhibition in modern sports....
inked-people/jamie-bestwick For BMX vert rider Jamie Bestwick, an eight-time X Games gold medalist, ink runs in the family. The 39-year-old says after seeing tattoos on older members of his family, he always thought images came out better on skin than on canvas......
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 .
The Circle Jerks , are an American punk ......
games/saboteur Part Sin City, part Casablanca, The Saboteur stands out from the overcrowded collection of WWII games by going black and white. After the Germans invade France, the only color left is the bold red of Nazi banners hanging over Paris. To restore color to the City of Lights, street-smart Irish race car driver turned French Resistance supporter Sean Devlin must ......
inked-people/tara-dakides Long before Tara Dakides was an X Games champ and leading lady of snowboarding, she was another 18-year-old having doubts about her next tattoo. "He had a twitchy eye," Dakides remembers of the tattooer who took a turntable in payment for a tattoo. "I should've known from that point that he probably wouldn't have done good work." She ......
Reply to 'Vampires Everywhere! ' (11 words)Hope you reply to my post
Much immortal love emily lestat ...
Reply to 'Touchy Subject... Tattoo Prices' (128 words)yeah, i like per-tat prices too, always works out cheaper!!
but hey, in the case of wanting a particular tat by someone who has coined an amazing personal style, i cant blame you. tim hendricks does amazing work, and nobody does it like him. hell, id love to be tattooed by him. but definitely not at miami ink. anyway, if ......
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 'What Do Kids Think Of Your Tattoos?' (63 words)Kids love them, it's the parents that are the problem, Some are OK but there are those that the second the kid says something about the ink they are grabbed by the arm and hauled off. It doesn't happen that often today because tats are more popular but in the 50's, thru most of the 90's ......
Reply to 'Ill Be S.F. For My Next Few. Who Should Tattoo Me?' (22 words)I definately plan on stopping by everlasting tattoo. Ive always loved shawn barber and can't wait to see some of his tattoos. ...
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (280 words)I am a mother of a 9 year old and I have 12 tattoos that are pretty large. My daughter is in elementary school and not only that but she is in the same school with the same teachers that I had 20 years ago, so not only is it akward for me but they always look at me like ......
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (229 words)Hello! I couldn't help but reply to your post.. I am still young and i plan on having children. I also plan on having alot more tattoos.. I grew up being raised by a father who had sleeves and tattoos everywhere you couldnt hide them. My father is a very nice looking man and i never noticed anyone that ......
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (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 'Best Use Of Tattoo In A Movie' (23 words)Veritas is truth and Aequitas is justice.
I love that tattoo, but my vote would be the tattoos on Guy Pearce in Momento....
Reply to 'Tattoo Removal:Yr Ex's Name' (86 words)I really think that I would keep any relationship tattoos that didn't work out. There's no point in trying to forget the good times just cause there were some bad.
I once had a girlfriend lock me out of our apartment and donate everything I owned to the salvation army. Yet I still have some photos of us ......
Reply to 'Tattoo Removal:Yr Ex's Name' (169 words)yeah it's definitely a controversial subject.
in all the information that i have read,they
seem to say the same thing,"memories are what
make us human,so what happens when you take that away?"
currently the drug is being used on soldiers,trauma victims
and people that work in that kinda field like paramedics.
i found it all ......
Reply to 'Tattoo Removal:Yr Ex's Name' (18 words)I always found the best way to forget love turned sour is Jack Daniels & Coney Island Lager....
Reply to 'What Do Kids Think Of Your Tattoos?' (92 words)In general I find kids really like tattoos, it's the parents who sometimes are less than cool about them. I think it is really great that the little girls father encouraged her to talk to you and ask questions.
My Pentecostal cousin saw my first one when she was about 9 and she told me how cool it was ......
Reply to 'How Do You "Preserve" Your Tattoo's?' (100 words)in response to the sinblock lubriderm feeling greasy-- no it doesnt, it actually feels just like lotion that happens to have sunblock qualities to it. love it
in response to using 'soy oil' on a healed tattoo-- no problem. all i was referring to there is the practice of smearing pure vitamin e oil over a brand new tattoo instead ......
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 'Free Photoshoots For Inked. Lets Raise The Bar!' (36 words)i'd be down to do this.. sounds like fun.. here's the catch.. i'm a chef who loves beer.. so my rockhard abs are hidden under a very thick protective layer of fat.. do i still apply?...
Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (89 words)i love when you see people getting trendy tattoos on tv.. like on miami ink this dude was getting a needle to symbolize his diabetes with a kanji that said strength behind it.. and he kept insisting that it be made into a band that went around his arm.. it was darren brass who did it.. and he was like ......
Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (52 words)i'm kinda the same way.. there are some tattooers out there that have cool work and i would love to get a tattoo by them... but at the same time.. i really like my tattooer and i figure why go somewhere else if he can do just as good of a job....
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 'Knuckle Tattoos.. What Will Yours Say?' (13 words)Oops wasn't done, or ELVIS ROCKS Since i absolutely love him!
Thx ;)...
Reply to 'Knuckle Tattoos.. What Will Yours Say?' (8 words)neve rdie
est* 1979
come back
love lust...
Reply to 'Knuckle Tattoos.. What Will Yours Say?' (6 words)punk rock
rock roll
true love...
Reply to 'Lyric Tattoo's' (29 words)fuck yeah!! i love the smiths. if i would to get one it would be "there is a light that never goes out" can't wait to see it result. ...
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's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (42 words)i love it when you watch miami ink and some girl is getting a nautical star with a halo on it and she tells an intricate story of how it symbolizes her strength and wisdom she has acquired through her intense struggles.....
Reply to 'Any Females' (92 words)oh dude.. i just read this for the first time.. i absolutely love the way you requested "femails" it was very ice cube of you. anyway. as crazy as it sounds.. i've met females on myspace and dated them.. it was weird.. but i'm always up for a little excitement.. and don't trip about being away from ......
Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (213 words)so i decided it was also time for me to chime in on this one.. i think if you are asking this question.. you shouldn't get sleeves.. it sounds to me like you'd regret it at this point..
next.. in the latest issue of inked there is a doctor who has full sleeves and he answers the question ......
Reply to 'What Celeb Has The Best Tattoos??' (112 words)OMG yeah ive pretty much been in love with her since i first saw her in that vin diesel movie XXX. my wife still doesnt get why i like Asia, since most of her movies are kinda 'out there', and every time i wanna buy another one of her dvd's i have to search high and low on amazon ......
Reply to '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 'Symbol Of Love' (43 words)i think it can be anything.. i got some bombs dropping down my arm and a small explosion by my wrist.. so i can jokingly threaten to drop bombs on my nephew.. my way of showing him love.. tough love if you will....
Reply to 'How Fast Did You Ink Up?' (41 words)now that is class.. i love the tattoos that make you laugh.. at some point i'm just gonna get some off the wall tattoo.. i was thinking about getting mount rushmore with the faces of me and my 3 best friends....
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 'Im Just Curious...' (45 words)yo.. i'm in santa monica.. born in highland park and grew up all over los angeles.. a lot of the culture reflects in my tattoos.. and i definitely want the words "los angeles" somewhere on my body at some point. it's nothing but california love....
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 'Deciding On A Tattoo.' (130 words)dude.. think about this.. everyone loves their tattoo when they get it.. but are you gonna love it a year later? tattoos don't have to have a super special meaning.. but at the very least they need to make you smile when you look at them.. some tattoos i have wanted since i was a kid.. and i got ......
Reply to 'Tattoo Pet Peeves' (158 words)yo.. so my majour gripe is strangers wanting an explanation.. i'll be sat at the pub and some girl will always say "what do they mean?" like it's obvious that the heart that says mom means i love my mom.. but i also have a pinup chick playing a man's ruin themed pinball machine.. do i really ......
Reply to '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 'Quotes... Who Has Them And What Do They Say?' (25 words)i have a bunch of words or initials or whatever, quotes from songs, scripture references, i love words as tattoos. the guy from memento rules....
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 'Symbol Of Love' (63 words)other than the obvious,anything can be a symbol of love.
for instance im thinking of getting a little red riding hood cape
on my wrist and to me that symbolizes love and a personal loss.
whatever you put on you will be very personal and people will
are always going to misinterpret your tatt's. it's your choice ......
Reply to 'Top Female Tattoo Artists In Nyc?' (27 words)Love Stephanie Tamez @ NY Adorned! I've only got one so far, but it was a wonderful experience. I'm definitely planning on going back to her again....
Reply to 'Who Would I Like To Ink Me? Easy!' (17 words)Kat Von D at LA Ink.
.. oh so original, i know.
Regardless, I love her work....
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 'How Do You Start Your Day?' (119 words)yeah i was burned out on coffee for a long time, drank too much coffee in college i just got addicted again about a year ago. i LOVE STARBUCKS. i buy their beans and brew it at home. (though i usually just buy the pre-ground beans cause my wife really doesn't appreciate the CCCCHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEERRRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZKKKKKKKK the grinder makes at dawn ......
Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (272 words)what is a respected job anyway? being a doctor? lets be honest, is that your passion? if it is, then you're going to find a way to make it work. my chiropractor has tattoos and he's doing just fine. my buddy keith is full sleeves and torso and he's a high school english teacher. it works out ......
Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (14 words)there are a lot of lovely ladies. I can't wait to see the winner....
Reply to 'Anyone Else Concerned??' (30 words)i like to take a moment here and say THANKYOU!
you guys rock!
i love the magazine and i love this site.
cant wait to see this thing grow.
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Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (14 words)Thanks Doll Face!!! I would love to be an INK GIRL.. !! <3 Kimber...
Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (191 words)the article sited above is from the original run of Inked!!! nice! but hey, i agree. if i was a tattooer, i wouldnt even do kanji tattoos. refuse. its ridiculous. i LOVE tradidional japanese art, i dont have it tattooed on me but i think its beautiful. im just not asian, yakuza, nor does that particular type of art hold ......
Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (83 words)Hey, I was just wondering...I've been in the contest for about 3 days now and yesterday my votes were decreased by about 10 !!!
Can you tell me WHY?
Just checking because I've been working hard to get all my friends, family, and MySpace people to sign up and VOTE for me and it seems a little unfair ......
Reply to 'Symmetry' (40 words)i love both for others...but for me it's b&g! it's funny, cuz ppl with color often don't
think as much of adding a b&g piece...but for ppl with b&g work it tends to be a big deal
to add color! ...
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 'Shops In South Fl' (54 words)hey, i'm here in south florida! i love love chip harris at vatican tattoo. he originally was part of the aces high shop here in west palm beach...but he just opened a new shop right there in ft laudie. you can google his myspace etc....he's very good! you also have chris blingston in pompano!...
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 'Pain Killers Before A Tattoo...' (98 words)Screw painkillers. The hurt is part of the fun. I love the natural high that I get from getting work done. It makes me want to come back for more. Underneath by my armpit was the most tender spot that I had done so far. I heard funny bone can get you. My buddy also told me that pain killers ......
Reply to 'Celebrity Tattoos' (7 words)yeah i love that site! pretty cool. ...
Reply to 'Weakness ' (67 words)yeah we're pretty friggen cool LOL. she def inspires me. i'm a serious artist, and she's got no creative qualities whatsoever, and i love it that way! no way did i want to be married to another musician hahaha! hey, that presents another question... IS it infact better to have too much in common than not enough ......
Reply to 'Allen Iverson Vs. Carmelo Anthony' (40 words)tats4u, i completely agree! have loved every issue of inked from the 1st one like 2 years ago, front to back twice. this is def the only 'forum' i even THINK about checking out, can't wait til it gets rockin!...
Reply to 'Allen Iverson Vs. Carmelo Anthony' (27 words)Hey, I'm glad Inked is back on the street. I loved it when it first came out and I'm lovin it now. People will start coming here....
Reply to 'Weakness ' (24 words)funny thing is my son's father has never been inked.
whereas my prior ex-boyfriends have had tattoos and i loved it.
kinda miss that....
Reply to 'Allen Iverson Vs. Carmelo Anthony' (70 words)i felt i should follow that up with the fact that i have more than one of those style of those tattoos right alongside some pretty high quality ones, so i'm not meaning to speculate on one's judgement, i too love crap tattoos. sometimes the aren't meant to be art, just bad ass! no ill will to ......
Reply to 'Allen Iverson Vs. Carmelo Anthony' (27 words)i think they both suck! although i do love dirty, crappy, home-done, jail-style, tattoos, i wouldn't call any of whats on either of their bodies 'work' LOL...