blog/angelina-jolie-sex-icon-tattoos-mastectomy Always being an empowered woman and inspiration to others, Angelina Jolie shares some intimate information with the public. Back in her bad girl days, Jolie always shared her body art with the public and today is no different in sharing her recent medical decision. Jolie wrote an op-ed piece stating that she was going to have her breasts removed and ...
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blog/tattoos-fine-art The detail put into some tattoo's is a talent of many tattoo artists and we all appreciate the realistic looking pieces of art. However, tattoos are now taking a fine art approach. Usually people do not associate tattoos with fine art but more art school graduates are ending up in tattoo shops and their body art being heavily influenced ...
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blog/channing-tatums-matching-tattoos-wife-jenna-dewan Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan met on the set of Step Up and married shortly after in 2009. Their honeymoon in Bali took a turn for the worst when both fell ill with food poisoning. To commemorate the experience the two got matching tattoos reading Side by Side in Balinese to make the ink a little bit for interesting. Although ...
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blog/employee-loyalty-tattoos-pay-raise What would you do if your boss asked you to get the company logo tattooed on you? What if he also offered you a 15% pay raise and to pay for the ink? That’s a pretty heavy proposal that every employee of Rapid Realty has been presented with. So far 40 out of the 800 men and women who ...
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blog/new-york-citys-hippest-hounds-sporting-temporary-t Another way to accessorize has always been with our perfectly groomed pooches but now we can glam our canines one step further. Temporary tattoos are the latest trend in the dog world. Although our furry friends do not know they are sporting such a trend, they do like all of the extra attention they receive at the dog park. No ...
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article/best-tattoos-movies-pt3 Part 3: The definitive list of film's most iconic ink.
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article/best-tattoos-movies-pt2 Part 2: The definitive list of film's most iconic ink.
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article/best-tattoos-movies-ever-pt1 The definitive list of film's most iconic ink.
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blog/justin-bieber-adds-koi-fish-his-family-tattoos Justin Bieber's new tattoo was first spotted last week at the backstage of his Copenhagen concert. An image of a Koi fish is located beside the owl and X tattoo on his forearm. The 19-year-old pop star now has over 10 tattoos in his collection. Although Bieber has not revealed the significance of his new ink, the Koi fish ...
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blog/johnny-depps-meaning-behind-his-finger-tattoos Johnny Depp's tattoos of three small rectangles on his right index finger and the number 3 on his hand hold a special meaning to Depp. He describes the three rectangles as permanent phone doodles and that the number three is a special number for him. Depp feels strongly that it is a very creative number and says "Triangle, trinity ...
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blog/lana-del-rey-permanent-or-temporary-tattoos Lana Del Rey's tattoos hold a personal meaning to her. They are subtly placed mostly on her hands, fingers and arms. Constantly in the spotlight, her fans quite frequently get confused which tattoos are permanent and which are temporary. When inspired, Lana Del Rey will draw potential tattoos on herself to see how she feels about them being permanent ...
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blog/ciara-and-future-get-matching-tattoos Who needs to spend money on a ring when they can get something as permanent as a tattoo? Ciara and her boy Future have recently been spotted having matching tattoos showcasing their dedication to one another. Ciara has the letter N on her ring finger for Future's birth name Nayvadius Wilburn and he has a C in the same ...
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blog/tonights-episode-ink-master-promises-tiny-tattoos- Tonight, the Ink Master artists will be tested on their ability to create precise, miniature tattoos.
Oliver Peck shows off his tattooing chops by inking the iconic Jagermeister logo onto a client, and this week, the other artists must do the same. The contestant who can tattoo the cleanest, most detailed logo will win this episode's flash challenge. Any ......
In last night's episode of Ink Master, balance was the key to success.
Jamie's twin sugar skulls allowed him to win his first flash challenge and the chance to assign canvases to the other contestants. Clint and Sarah found themselves at the bottom once again: Clint's freehanded dragon was sloppy, and Sarah's desert scene appeared unfinished ...
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blog/kate-moss-new-tattoos-send-bloggers-frenzy Supermodel Kate Moss' supposed "million dollar tattoos" from the late artist Lucian Freud, have been a hot topic this week. However, it's unclear whether she paid anything for them at all.
As a young man in the Navy, Freud gave sailors rough tattoos using ink and a scalpel. He offered his services to Moss after she expressed interest in ......
If you still think of temporary tattoos as those party favors at your 5-year-old nephew's space-themed birthday, think again. Since stick-on tattoos hit runways at Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier a few years ago, designers and artists have been casting a more sophisticated light on removable ink.
At the forefront of this transition is Tattly, a new company that ...
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blog/chilean-man-has-82-julia-roberts-tattoos The movie Erin Brokovich has changed many lives for the better. It won Julia Roberts an Oscar. It inspired intellectual superhero Courtney Stodden, who has cited the film as a source of strength. Then there's this one Chilean dude who has covered his body in Julia Roberts portraits.
Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic has shelled out more than 1 million pesos ...
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blog/vinnie-myers-pioneer-3d-nipple Vinnie Myers is a gifted tattooist, with a portfolio of beautiful fish, feathers, dragon sleeves, and nipples. 3D nipples, to be specific.
Since 2001, Myers has tattooed over 2,000 women who have lost their nipples to mastectomies, and now works exclusively with women he calls "breast cancer warriors."
When he started, Myers saw a void in the options for ...
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blog/planet-ink-global-look-tattoos In "Planet Ink," artist and writer Dale Rio takes on the Herculean task of finding the top 20 tattoo artists in the world - yes, in the whole world - and profiling them. Rio visits tattooists in countries like Denmark, Japan, Samoa, Brazil, and Malaysia, all the while painting a vast picture of the current tattoo climate.
Rio's profiles highlight the ...
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blog/tattoos-cause-nj-studio-will-donate-charity-childr Every tattoo has a story, but few are more moving than that of Michael and Melissa Flinchum. The Flinchum's 3-year-old son, Dylan, was diagnosed with terminal late-infantile metachromatic leukodystrophy in August 2011. This disease is responsible for the deterioration of white matter in Dylan's brain, which alters his muscle and mental functions. That same year, Dylan's parents ...
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blog/dolphins-fan-tattoos-logo-skull Okay, so we've seen our share of epic fandom tattoos, but get ready for another. Miami Dolphiins fan Emmett Dove has gotten a tattoo of his favorite team's logo. On his head. But apparently, the Dolphins are discussing the possibility of trashing the old logo for a cleaner, thinner look next year. Dove didn't seem too worried ...
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If you're a fan of French graffiti artist FUZI UV TPK and going to be hanging in NYC this September, then you're in luck. On September 1, the graffiti-artist-turned-tattoo-artist will be taking over The Hole Shop at 312 Bowery, and he'll be doing some free tattoos. He's created 50 new NYC-inspired designs in his signature cartoonish ...
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blog/photographs-reveal-tattoos-past Tattoo popularity is at an all-time high right now these days, but the idea of receiving one was a trend even in years gone by.
The Daily Mail has gathered some stunning photographs that show women as tattoo models from as early as the 1920s.
Click here to dive into the rich history of getting inked.
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blog/fans-get-team-gb-medal-count-tattoos The Olympics might be over, but for four fans, they will have a permanent reminder of how Team Great Britain did in the games.
Luke Williams, owner of Top Notch Tattoos in Llandudno, North Wales, got the idea for the medal count tattoo after chatting with his colleague Blane Dickinson, apprentice Jamie Priestnall, and customer Gavin Hughes. They were discussing ...
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blog/collection-olympian-tattoos As the athletes competing in London focus on getting gold, many spectators are focusing on the different types of tattoos that the Olympians are sporting.
The Dark Room has gathered 50 photos of some of the wide array of ink that is currently on display at the Olympics.
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blog/olympian-misty-may-treanor-serves-tattoos Beach volleyball star Misty May-Treanor has more than just amazing skills in the sand. She's also got a couple of thoughtful tattoos too.
The gold medalist has a lower back tattoo of her grandmother's initials that are in between the Roman numeral for the number five. Five is the number she played while in college. These symbols are ...
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blog/olympic-tattoos-are-trend-london Forget swimming and gymnastics- the buzz around London are the tattoos being sported by the competing Olympians.
Local tattoo shops in the host city are reporting a boost in business by the athletes and those involved in the events. The signature rings are the tattoo of choice for those coming in to get a permanent piece of Olympic history on ...
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Wooster St. Social Club's Ami James knows a lot about tattoos and the customers who want them. As he divides his time between his shops in New York and Miami, the star of TLC's "NY Ink" takes note of the personalities who are looking to get inked.
"It's like a culture in New York, and it's ...
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Seems like voting isn't enough for some people when it comes to a candidate.
Many go so far as to tattooing the profiles of famous political faces on their bodies. Be it former President Bill Clinton, current Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama, or even the Republican elephant, these tattoos will have you voting yes or no, no, no.
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Nothing is more funnier than Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in "Anchorman." Except maybe Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in tattoo form. Or how about a tattoo of comedy legend George Carlin? Or an inked version of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres?
The Huffington Post has gathered up some funny photos of comedian-inspired tattoos that are sure to make you ...
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Finally, the 2012 London Olympics have begun! Many competitors are commemorating this momentous occasion with a tattoo of the iconic Olympic symbol: the five rings. Getting the ink appears to be an unofficial tradition among the U.S. swimmers. Freestyle sprinter Chris Jacobs is believed to have been the first American swimmer with an Olympic rings tattoo in the 1980s ...
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blog/amy-winehouse-tattoos-some-good-some-bad-some-horr Buzz Feed has brought not only the funnies but also the "awww's," and the "aw hell naw's," in one of their newer lists, Amy Winehouse Tribute Tattoos: The Good, The Bad and The WTF. Here at Inked we love Amy, we only approve Amy tribute tattoos that are immaculate. Some of these tattoos are really good, while other ...
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We all know there's different levels of pain. There's stubbing your toe on a desk, there's getting a stomach ache from too many hot wings, there's getting into a cage and fighting hardcore mixed martial artists, and then there's getting a tattoo. On your eyeballs. Polish rapper turned mixed martial artist Popek Rak definitely seems ...
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blog/tattoo-shop-tattoos-nelson-mandelas-face-mandela-d In celebration of Mandela Day, an international holiday marking the birthday of an extraordinary man who fought long and hard for the people of South Africa and humanity alike, a tattoo shop in Pretoria got creative. Below is a raw video of dedicated patrons getting the former South African president Nelson Mandela faced inked on them, to show their love ...
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blog/get-some-olympic-temporary-tattoos Tattoo Manufacturing has found a way for fans to show even more spirit by releasing new world flag temporary tattoos. Of course getting a real tattoo would be cooler, but this is a close second. The company has created more than 200 world flag designs from USA to Malaysia to Jamaica.
Sales Manager of Tattoo Manufacturing Steve Tritz says that ...
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If you live in Oregon and have tattoos, the Salem Art Association wants you!
The organization's event, Project Space, is seeking people who would like their tattoos to be photographed for use during an upcoming installation. All photography taken will be free of charge and there are no appointments necessary.
Project Space will reveal the best tattoo images from ...
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A Fort Lauderdale tattoo shop made Friday the 13th a special occasion for its customers last week by offering them tattoos for only $13.
Formula Ink had many of its regulars lined up outside as artists worked on those eager to add some more ink to their collection.
Gwen Gersich, who works at the shop, said, "It's a fun ...
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It's true that sometimes diamonds are a girl's best friend. But for some, ink can be just as good. A new trend of wedding ring tattoos takes a spin on the traditional pricey bride and groom ring exchange. X-Factor star Katie Waissel and her fiancé, model Brad Alphonso, showed off their recent engagement this week with a pair ...
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The U.S has been denying an increasing number of Latin American immigrants green cards on the grounds that they possess a security threat. The basis of the claims? Body art that is associated with foreign gangs.
The U.S has denied many immigrants solely based on the possibility of affiliation with the gangs, rather than on the existence of ...
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blog/gallery-tattoos-gone-bad
You might have seen them on the subway or even while walking down the street. You can't help but stare at a tattoo that doesn't seem too look quite right.
Be it bacon and eggs on a hairy belly (#14), Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton (#32), or late rapper Tupac Shakur as a unicorn (#35), the ...
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blog/slipknot-singer-got-tattoos-cover-bandmate-inflict
Everyone has their own reason for getting inked. For Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, it's to cover up the scarred evidence of his bandmates' pranks. Taylor says he's sporting some nasty scarring after his bandmates' Sid Wilson and Chris Fehn's attempts to set him on fire during their concerts. "They were lighting my legs on fire every night ...
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While their skills are usually the main focus, tennis players competing at Wimbledon this year are also showcasing their various tattoos.
Czech tennis star Karolina Pliskova has two, which were both visible as she competed. The 20-year-old has swirling tribal patterns on both her left arm and left thigh.
Other female players with tattoos include China's Li Na, who ...
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There might be pain involved in getting a tattoo, but there can also be some laughs there as well.
The Hope Blog posted some very funny comics inspired by tattoo artists and those in the chair getting the ink done.
Whether you have tattoos or not, these pictures are worth a thousand laughs.
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Is Miley Cyrus looking to tame her wild child image before her upcoming wedding?
Cyrus made an appearance at a tattoo removal shop in California this weekend and was there for a few hours. The 19-year-old star has a number of tattoos so it's unclear as to which ones she could be looking to remove.
Among the tattoos that ...
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Some people like to relax while on vacation. Pixie Lott administers ink on her fans.
The singer, 21, was away in Greece when she was approached by a male fan with the request to be tattooed by her.
"He already had loads [of tattoos] and had a tattoo pen and all the special stuff and said he'd love me ...
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blog/letterman-scolds-justin-bieber-about-tattoos Last night David Letterman gave his guest Justin Bieber a bit of a hard time about his new tattoo. And by "gave him a bit of a hard time," I mean, "Letterman yanked Bieber's newly inked arm and gave him a firm scolding." In celebration of his new album release, Bieber got "Believe" tattooed on his upper forearm. Letterman ...
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blog/letterman-scolds-justin-bieber-about-tattoos Last night David Letterman gave his guest Justin Bieber a bit of a hard time about his new tattoo. And by "gave him a bit of a hard time," I mean, "Letterman yanked Bieber's newly inked arm and gave him a firm scolding." In celebration of his new album release, Bieber got "Believe" tattooed on his upper forearm. Letterman ...
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An ex-gangster is looking to end the discrimination in his native country by giving residents full-body tattoos.
Horiyoshi III, a former member of the yakuza crime organization in Japan, was angered at the hostility that tattooed people faced in the country. The gang is known for their familiar tattoos and because of that tainted reputation, those who have tattoos that ...
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blog/surplus-celebrity-tribute-tattoos There is nothing like proving your devotion to someone that you probably have never met or will never meet like getting their faced inked on your body. Celebrity tattoos have been around for a long time, and while some famous people might find it creepy to see themselves tattooed on strangers, we here at InkedMag love it.
The fun people ...
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blog/tlcs-americas-worst-tattoos Continuing on the tradition of calling out the most heinous and just hopeless tattoos, TLC has compiled some of the most horrendous tattoos for the public's viewing pleasure. The television special, America's Worst Tattoos will debut June 21st at 10/9c with back-to-back episodes.
While witnessing the colossally bad ink, viewers will also get the behind story and ...
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Care for a tattoo with your morning brew? If you visit Dragonfly With Coffee In Love, you'll get just that. The Malaysian-based cafe has been serving up coffee, ink, and piercings for a little over a month and has been getting warm responses from visitors.
Helen Hew, the shop's co-owner, said, "We may be new but we are ...
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blog/buzz-feed-presents-best-worst-lip-tattoos Buzz Feed put together a collection of what they believe to be ten of the worst lip tattoos. Click HERE and let us know what you think!
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blog/hair-tattoos Whether it is due to age, illness, or straight up genetics, hair loss is a commonly faced problem for many men and women. A new treatment, “hair tattooing,” can help hide thinning hair by making ink marks on the scalp that look like strands of hair. The process is similar to tattooing, except hair replication specialists use a smaller gauge ...
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Emo songsters Hawthorne Heights have shown that they really bleed for their fans. The band had the artwork of their new album Hope tattooed onto them, but without ink. The band got the idea for the inkless tats from tattoo artist Mike Ski and his “Death Kites” project. On his website, Ski describes “death kites” as “a modern form of ...
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blog/worst-rock-tattoos-ever-part-3 A big thanks to the crew at loudwire.com for bringing us the top ten worst rock tattoos ever. You can check out some of our favorites in the gallery below or just check out all three tattoo galleries on Loudwire.
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blog/more-students-experiment-stick-n-poke-tattoos For those of you unfamiliar with the stick 'n' poke method, it is a tattoo process where a sewing needle is attached to a pen or pencil, wrapped in thread, dipped into India ink and then repeatedly poked into the skin until it is dark enough to show up.
Do it yourself methods are typically associated with jail, but they ...
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blog/best-and-worst-sneaker-tattoos Sneakerwatch.com has complied images of the best and worst sneaker tattoos. There is everything from the Jordan's logo smack dab in the middle of some guys forehead to laces tatted on the top of someones foot. Click the link below and let us know which are your favorites.
Source: sneakerwatch.com
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blog/nokias-patent-vibrating-tattoos Cell phone company Nokia has recently filed a patent for vibrating magnetic tattoos, proposing "a material attachable to skin [that is] capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus [e.g. a vibration] relates to the magnetic field."
Pretty much what they are saying is that they are taking out ...
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blog/tooth-tattoos-can-tell-you-when-you-are-getting-si With all the buzz around the future of vibrating tattoos and tattoos that will change color when your blood sugar is low, it isn't too surprising that they are coming out with tattoos that will tell you when you are getting sick. FastCoexist.com reported on a new type of sensor that is "tattooed" onto your teeth and will ...
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blog/yelawolf-tattoos-johnny-cash-and-fefe-dobson-tribu This week Alabama rapper Yelawolf made his love for Johnny Cash and his lady, FeFe Dobson, evident by tattooing both on his head. Yelawolf tattooed a portrait of Cash and his wife June Carter with the word "Fefe" across the bottom as a tribute to his girlfriend. Some things you just have to see to believe, and this is one ...
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blog/medical-tattoos-or-bracelets For a select few that are willing to go under the needle, medical tattoos are taking the place of bracelets. Dr. Ed Friedlander, a Kansas City pathologist with a "No CPR" tattoo on his chest, believes that the tattoos senates a stronger message than a bracelet. Melissa Boyer is a diabetic who decided to get a tattoo with the medical ...
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blog/tattoos-lenten For Lenten Ecclesia pastor Chris Seay asked members of his congregation to get tattoos. The Montrose pastor along with the church's "artist in residence" Scott Erickson were looking for 10 people to get inked with designs representing the Stations of the Cross, 10 monuments that illustrate the story of Jesus' death, but instead they received 50 responses from the ...
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blog/gramp-stamps-tattoos-older-generation According to
Grandparents.com, 10% of grandparents have a tattoo. Tattoos are rising in popularity, even for the Golden Girls set. So, it is no surprise that there are more and more older people with tattoos.
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With divorce rumors in the air, Katy Perry and Russell Brand permanently marked their happily married love last week by both getting tattoos after her concert in L.A. Katy got a smiling peppermint on her ankle, while Russell marked his arm with the badge of his favorite soccer team, West Ham United. Katy even proceeded to try her hand ...
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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 ......
Coming off of a big win in Charlotte, Matt Kenseth and his Talladega sponsor Jeremiah Weed f are daring NASCAR fans to get inked for a good cause throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. For every tattoo inked, the malt beverage maker will donate $100 to The Air Force Enlisted Village, which assists surviving spouses ......
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 ......
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 ......
Ryan Roberts of the Arizona Diamondbacks said he appreciates when people ask him about his many, many tattoos. Roberts told Big League Stew, "When I first started getting tattoos, I never expected to get a lot. Over the course of my life, everything started happening for a reason. If people want to know why, I'll definitely explain the reasons ......
One of our very own writers, Marisa Kakoulas, has teamed up with journalist Michael Kaplan for her latest book, "Tattoo World." The book showcases an impressive collection of 1,000 tattoo images from 125 artists; including such legends as Horiyoshi III and Guy Aitchison, as well as other up-and-coming artists in the industry. Kakoulas' has managed to capture some incredible ......
LA Ink's big finale was last night, and we want to wish Kat and the rest of the crew farewell for now. In these vintage clips from 2008, Kat Von D tattoos a not-so-well-known Lady Gaga. This just proves one thing to us, before all the fame and the glory The Lady had it going on. She talks about ......
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 ......
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 ......
In a recent interview with Charlie Rose of PBS, No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton said that Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson asked him to stay clear of tattoos and piercings. Newton, who does not currently have any ink, had no problem with the request; however, we can't help but wonder if his $22 million contract calmed woes about ......
If you happen to be in Washington, D.C. this weekend, we invite you to check out an event for guys who like guys who like tattoos. We've teamed up with Spunk-E Productions and Leather Rack to bring you Inked & Skin. It's all happening at Cobalt in the Dupont Circle area of D.C. this Saturday.
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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 ......
Siobhan Magnus was joined by fellow Idol contestants Michael Lynche,Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox in a group ink session. Magnus got the roman numerals IX marking her appearance on the 9th season ofAmerican Idol and it is also the age when she first started to watch the show. Lynche got 3 stars on his left arm with the word ......
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 ......
The difference between Spotlight and a lot of the other shops out there is evident as soon as you walk in. “Most shops in LA, or the world even, just have Xeroxed shit on the walls,” gripes artist Charlie Roberts. But at Spotlight, Roberts points out, “We’ve got original flash.” Much of that flash, it’s important to note ......
A hulking Russian ex-swordfighter with tattooed forearms - sounds like the lead in a new Guy Ritchie flick, no? Alas, you will have to watch old DVD's if you're hankering for violence and British slang. Because this rugged new character is none other than Santa Claus, the benevolent lead in Dreamworks' recently released "Rise of the Guardians."
Seldom have ......
After leaving his former band Biohazard, Evan Seinfeld is back in the public eye with his new band Attika 7. Seinfeld took some time out of his schedule to talk to Inked about his transition from band to band, his personal growth as an artist and the tattoos that have marked his body along the way....
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 ......
Athletes are known for getting tattoos in tribute to something that is meaningful in their life. Boston Celtics Guard Rajon Rondo recently got a tattoo of two interlocked R's on his back. Is it a coincidence that his RR happens to be his initials? Until we hear otherwise, we're just glad he didn't get an ice cream ......
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 ......
A Colombian soccer player was arrested there for not covering up his tattoos, as is dictated by Saudi law. What most concerned the Saudi moral police was that Juan Pablo Pino bared a tattoo of Jesus while at a Riyadh shopping mall with his wife. Pino was taken into custody Friday but released later after expressing "deep sorrow."...
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 ......
Tokidoki, a Japanese inspired lifestyle brand, who's previous clientele includes Skull Candy, Hello Kitty, and Marvel; has now collaborated with Mattel to create this edgy, new Barbie. After 52 years of Barbie, it's about time this girl got some ink! Tokidoki Barbie shows off her chest piece, half sleeve and neck tattoos in a black skull heart and ......
The extremely dysfunctional relationship of Teen Mom stars Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley continues!
Star reports that while partying in Nashville on September 3rd, Gary decided to visit a tattoo parlor to get Amber’s name tattooed on his right shoulder.
Over the weekend, Gary revealed he was once again done with Amber while also accusing her of cheating on ......
NBA players have always had some of the most inked-up sports figures around. Kevin Durant, of the Oklahoma Thunder, has recently gotten more impressive work done, thanks to Tattoos by Randy. This large back piece highlights Durant's loyalty and respect for where he came from and for one of his childhood mentors. The hands in the tattoo are used ......
Earlier this week, Lindsay Lohan visited Mark Mahoney's famed Shamrock Social Club in LA to add to her growing collection of tattoos. She got these lyrics from Billy Joel's song "I Go To Extremes" tattooed on her ribcage: "Clear as a crystal, sharp as a knife I feel like I'm in the prime of my life." TMZ ......
Jason Acuña talks tacos, tattoos, and tricks.
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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 ......
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 ......
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. ...
Miami based hard-rock outfit Black Tide discusses their tattoos (the good, the bad, and the ugly) behind-the-scenes from their recent music video shoot for the song, "That Fire." The song comes from the band's upcoming sophomore release Post Mortem which is due out August 23rd on Interscope Records...
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......
Last night, Sailor Jerry Rum invited us to a little BBQ in Brooklyn to celebrate 100 years of Sailor Jerry and the launch of their Northeastern 1973 airstream trailer. It definitely inspired us to do a little blog post just making sure that you remember Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins this Sunday. This Sunday, raise a glass to remember the man ......
When Zoe Jakes was starting out as a belly dancer, she made her living by dancing for Arabic and Persian groups—cultures that traditionally don’t approve of tattoos......
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.
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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 ......
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 ......
Though Lady Gaga may have an artisticly rebellious side to her, she's still her father's little girl at heart. "All of my tattoos are on one side of my body, per my father's request," she explained. "He asked that I remain, on one side, slightly normal, so I only have tattoos on my life side."
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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 ......
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 ......
When people think of tattoos, they may not think of brands such as Louis Vuitton. However, a collaboration with famed tattoo artist Scott Campbell and large tribute on a man's arm tell a different story. With a full sleeve of the Louis Vuitton monogram print, this man will not be forgetting this luxury brand anytime soon. Want to see ......
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 ......
All types of people like to read Inked. Some of them may be in correctional institutions, but it occasionally gets sent back to us. Just thought we'd share this with you as the reasons seem to be completely absurd and some of them bear no relation to the actual content of the magazine (i.e. gang related activities). So ......
One mother has decided to literally carry the memory of her son on her body forever. Kim Mordue has had her son's ashes made into tattoo ink and used it for a series of back tattoos. Her husband, David Mordue did the tattoo in memory of their son and to serve as a warning to kids. Their son Lloyd ......
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....
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 ......
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 ......
Heidi Minx interviews morning radio host, Bert Weiss, about his tattoos and his charity that takes children with chronic and terminal illnesses to Disneyworld for an entire weekend....
Get some new kicks and show off your support for the arts with C1RCA Footwear's Black Tear Project. C1RCA is teaming up with LA based artist Jun Cha to bring a limited edition sneaker designed by the artist. Cha is known for his amazing black and white tattoos with elegant lines, amazing definition and attention to detail his design ......
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 ......
From the red carpet to the stage, tattoos were the talk of tinsel town at Sunday night's Academy Awards. Miley Cyrus commented on her mom's "nice choice in tattoos," to Ryan Seacrest. Nominated for Best Actress Helen Mirren's hand tattoo made her "even hotter," according to presenter Michael Sheen. Although Mirren told Good Morning America that it ......
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 ......
News giant USA Today is has a new online, pop culture feature, "Tattoo Tuesday". Every Tuesday, they'll show some of the best submissions of pop culture related tattoos. Now that tattoos have taken prominence in pop culture, it is nice to finally see major media outlets, such as USA Today recognizing their importance....
With his shaved head and tattoos, Alexander McQueen didn't appear like your typical fashion designer. Much less one who, until 2001, was chief designer for Givenchy. Known for his wacky catwalk shows, McQueen was one of the fashion world's brightest stars. Today the fashion world was hit with a big blow with the news that McQueen took his ......
Have you ever wondered what a tattoo or multiple tattoos might look like on you? Why not try it out virtually before you really get it done! You can use pre-loaded pictures and body art or upload your own. Another way to try it before you buy it, and it's all for under $10 for a whole year....
Some people get tattoos as a way to express themselves, other people get them to make extreme statements. A spelling error can take away all of the effect that the tattoo was meant to have in the first place. The Huffington post has compiled some hilarious misspelled tattoos. Make sure you check your spelling the next time you get tattooed....
In celebration of Kat Von D gracing the cover of Inked for a third time, we're letting you in on Kat's secret for covering up tattoos when the occasion calls for it. Kat says, "If you wanna hide a tattoo just for one day, the proper concealer can make that happen! No one has to see what you ......
Icon covers Ami James of Miami Ink and Love Hate Tattoos....
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 ......
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 ......
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 ......
Tattoos, acid trips, two near-death experiences. The story behind Mastodon's latest metal masterpiece....
The outspoken actress talks tattoos and politics, tells us why she doesn’t like Dane Cook, and explains that she isn’t quite comfortable with her new role on 24....
Even on the crowded subways and streets, the tattooed women of the Big Apple stand out. We threw open our doors and invited them to show off their ink, and they arrived with tattoos of everything from killer zombies to My Little Pony. Here is a look at just some of the ladies who dropped by. Watch for the Inked ......
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.
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Bikes, guns, tattoos, broken bones, best friends, and feuds. The uncensored history of the Metal Mulisha, the most badass unit in freestyle motocross.
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Tattoos and couture collide in the work of these fashion designers. Some are upand- coming and some have already come up, but they all stay true to their art with designs that are irreverent, witty, and anything but ordinary.
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"Warriors," says makeup artist Naomi Donne, who has created temporary tattoo art for numerous movies. That film was a revolutionary concept for makeup, it turned all of us in the industry around," says Donne. "And it set that whole fashion trend of very linear work in tattoos."...
Battle your way through the swirling mosh pit at one of Linkin Park’s sold- out arena shows and there’s a good chance you’ll find at least a few die- hard fans sporting forearm flame tattoos as a tribute to the band’s frontman, Chester Bennington. Just don’t bet that those fans had their derivative ink laid ......
When City of Ink cofounders Miya Bailey and Tuki Carter moved their tattoo shop Prophet Art from Asheville, NC, to Atlanta in 2000, they wanted a new start, both for the shop and their art. According to Bailey, the plan was "to break that boundary of what black people and Hispanic people should be getting as tattoos and reflect more ......
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 ......
When Th’ink Tank Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery opened in Denver it gave the ink-loving folks in the Mile-High City a quality place for tattoos and a stellar gallery space. It almost didn’t last. “When we first started, we opened up in a neighborhood that was just too pricey,” says artist Jef Kopp. “Luckily, we figured that out ......
Don’t even think about asking Keone Nunes to tattoo a dagger or dolphin on you. “All I do is Hawaiian tattoos, designs inked for various cultural reasons,” says Nunes. These designs (bold, geometric shapes) have names, meanings, prayers and can reflect the genealogy of the individual. Nunes, who has been tattooing since 1990, works nontraditionally—he has no shop ......
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 ......
Perfection Tattoo is definitely a custom shop. Located in Central Austin, and surrounded by an eclectic residential area, Perfection was opened in 1978 by Bob Moreau. Moreau passed the shop to his student Dave Lum, who then passed it to Chris Treviño, the current owner, in 1992. Treviño, known worldwide as Horimana, has garnered a well-deserved reputation for his amazing ......
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 ......
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 ......
“I have a weird thing with voyeurism,” says artist Natalia Fabia, whose paintings depict “rad, talented chicks” in private, doing things like hugging a stuffed bunny or eating an ice-cream cone, often while wearing little more than their undies. Fabia’s colorful paintings, which have made her one of the Los Angeles art scene’s fastest-rising stars, reflect a constellation ......
When Heather Gabel created Alkaline Trio's iconic skull and heart logo through a happy accident with a photocopier, she had no idea the countless tattoos it would inspire. "I was at Kinko's making a flyer and was like, 'I'm just going to throw this in here,'" she remembers. "I was 19 and pretty heavily into skulls at ......
Ask pro BMX freestyle rider Nigel Sylvester which hurts more-getting a chest piece shaded or taking a header into the ground after missing a toothpick grind-and he'll say neither: It's all about mind over matter. "Riding bikes is physical-you're gonna fall down and get hurt," says Sylvester. "Same with tattoos. Yeah, some of 'em hurt, but I ......
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 ......
Q & A with Jason Mewes Silent Bob's better half talks Kevin Smith, comic books, tattoos, and kicking his drug habit. Actor Jason Mewes is standing in the living room of his Los Angeles home, taking off his shirt. Positioned in front of his laptop's webcam, he shows off the "15 or 16" tattoos he's acquired during his ......
"I don't like to do nice, clean tattoos or realistic stuff. A tattoo should look like a tattoo," says Lea Vendetta, the Paris-born 37-year-old tattoo artist whose journey has taken her from the City of Lights to Key West, FL . Vendetta started in tattooing in 1989, when, at the age of 18, she got her first ink—a Celtic ......
THE RULE: “No pitcher shall have markings on his body that are potentially distracting to the umpire or batter. Markings that are potentially distracting include tattoo(s) or other marking(s) which, in the opinion of the umpire, could interfere with the umpires' ability to make calls, endanger the health or safety of a batter, or otherwise interfere with the ......
Reading off the tattoos from H20 front man Toby Morse’s skin is a lot like flipping through the artists on his iPod. “I probably have like 30 different band tattoos, man,” he says from his California home, scouring his legs for examples. “I’ve got 7 Seconds, Murphy’s Law, Madball, Kill Your Idols, Dag Nasty, Minor Threat. I ......
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 ......
There’s something different about San Francisco scarf designer Twinkie Chan. Several things actually. First, there’s the way she talks. Twinkie doesn’t say things like “Look at that” and “My parents said.” Instead, she says, “Take a gander” and “The parental response was.” The speech pattern is most likely the result of her San Francisco day job. She ......
“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 ......
Actor Eddie Steeples’ tattoos tell his life story— and as far as we can tell, it’s going to be a comedy. Writers’ strike or not, a hit comedy on NBC is doing Eddie Steeples pretty well. Or so it would seem for the My Name Is Earl star, who is nearly impossible to track down. When I finally get ......
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 ......
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 ......
How Many Tattoos (28 words)Michael vampire
How many tattoos do you have?
I'm thinking of getting I'd do anything to keep your heart tonight
From your amazing song immortal love
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Alex, Russel and Squire are awsome. Their shop was the best shop i've seen. It's open and comfortable without all that flash crap on the wall. These guys are super talented and made my experience fun. Since i'm a baby and got a huge tribal piece on my ribs,that's not an easy thing to say ...
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Great artist nmed Bricks at Metropolitan tattoo in DC....
Does anyone have any suggestions for shops in houston, Texas.
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Recently, my friend got Adriana Lima's face tatted on his arm with a bunch of other cool designs involved in her face. It looks good. But, we were discussing how many people probably get celebrity face tatts on them or any other tattoo that just looks horrible. With this in mind, I want to hear some bad tattoo stories ...
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in the latest issue of inked, there is a a section called inked girls of summer. i am curious as to what Nikki's tattoos say. i can only read part of one and not the other. does anyone know what her tattoos say?
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hey all. As a quick background, i have a best friend that was in a car wreck this past year and paralyzed from the neck down. I've been thinking a while about a tattoo, not to remember him, but more as an inspiration of his strength..
I came across an Emerson quote, "What lies behind us and what lies ...
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I would like to get a tattoo from chris graver from mima ink
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I am a photographer doing a series of photographs on the landscape. I want to photograph people who have tattoos of landscape scenes. If you live in New York City and are interested, please contact me. This is not for commercial purposes. I will of course give you prints. Please respond to the email address below (as opposed to the ...
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Comer & Gallucio Casting is looking for extras for the new film, Step Up 3D. Specifically, we are casting a scene on June 8th and June 9th that is supposed to be an underground dance club.
We are looking for eccentric types, talent with looks such as: tattoos, mohawks, multiple piercings, ear lobe spacers, a goth or punk look ...
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Comer & Gallucio Casting is looking for extras for the new film, Step Up 3D. Specifically, we are casting a scene on June 8th and June 9th that is supposed to be an underground dance club.
We are looking for eccentric types, talent with looks such as: tattoos, mohawks, multiple piercings, ear lobe spacers, a goth or punk look ...
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Comer & Gallucio Casting is looking for extras for the new film, Step Up 3D.
Specifically, we are casting a scene on June 8th and June 9th that is supposed to be an underground dance club. We are looking for eccentric types, talent with looks such as: tattoos, mohawks, multiple piercings, ear lobe spacers, a goth or punk look ...
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hi, i'm developing a documentary for the BBC about young women -teenagers to early twentysomething - who have
several tattoos on their body. We want the documentary to be thoughtful and in depth, following the lives and stories
of a couple of young women with tattoos - we are interested in their reasons for getting tattoos - whether to
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so i was waiting at a bus stop today when i noticed a little girl and her dad talking back and forth and looking over at me.. then i hear the dad say.. "just go over there".. so the little girl runs over.. who looks to be about 7 years old.. and she says.. "i really like your tattoos".. she ......
so.. in another thread we were talking about the fingerstache tattoo and it got me thinking about how i want my knuckles to say JUDO CHOP.. i think it would be hilarious.. ofcourse i'd feel stupid having my knuckles tattooed with having a completely blank left arm.. i'd feel like a poser.. so i don't see myself ......
also.. am i allowed to swear on here? i figured it was an adult community and you may as well know i swear quite a bit. except of course in public.
anyway.. most heavily tattooed people i know have a few shitty tattoos.. and by that.. i mean.. tattoos that could have been done better.. or just something you got ......
so.. i'm finished with my right sleeve and am about to start working on the left arm.. but here is the main concern.. my right arm all follows the same style for the most part.. every piece is mainly black and grey with small additions of colour.. the only colours being red and yellow.. with the exception of a ......
Hello fellow tat lovers.
I'm looking to get a phrase in arabic on my right shoulder.
Perhaps "Through understanding, peace"
Or maybe just peace
or something from the qu'ran.
Just FYI i'm a white american from philly. (haha)
Does anyone know any cool sites with this stuff?
Does anybody have one of these?
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seriously. what is that all about?...
There's a lot of celebs that have some really crappy work who do you think has the best?...
my vote goes to david beckham, that dude has some serious art rockin that lanky body of his...
Hey gang!! Joey Voodoo wants to know who your favorite tattoo artists/shops are? We want to know who is out there creating amazing art and who deserves more exposure. At Joey Voodoo we showcase musicians and artists who are not swayed by society and are breaking down barriers! So tell us who deserves an interview?
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I would like to introduce the Lansing Dreadnought Ink!!
we have 4 very experienced tattoo artist working in our shop!!
very reasonable prices on both tattoos and piercings!!!
we are located at
2006 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, Michigan, 48912
(517)485-4828
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Hi Inked Family,
My brother SNEK is one of the hottest tattoo artists in the Tri-State Area. We come from Lima, Peru and would love to share some of his artwork with you all.
SNEK believes tattoos are forms of expression you declare on your skin for the rest of your life. Therefore, he doesn't f**k around. He ...
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From Fronting Band SEX IN PUBLIC To Running A Successful Worldwide Tattoo Artist Supply Company, Mark August Is At The Fore Of Today's New Breed Of Entrepreneur
(HOLLYWOOD) - In the 21st Century, the successful entrpreneur will combine elements of artistic creativity and good old-fashioned business acumen to create a brand that is at once both successful in the world ...
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where in irving texas can i get a rally nice back tattoo my whole back i want done
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If your looking for artwork, and not just another tattoo, then you've come to the right place!
Check out:
Autumn Moon Tattoo - Donovans Shop located at:
117 N. Magnolia (cross street lincoln), Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone# 714/761-0967
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Hey guys :) I'm a little new to the forum, but had a question. Has anyone read any good literature or seen any good interviews on discrimination in various aspects of life (e.g. workplace, stores, schools), due to facial piercings/visual tattoos/ect.?
I'm working on a paper for college on the topic and need some more hard ...
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Only one person...my boy Izzy.....Imperial Illus.West haven CT.....hes a fuckin Ninja thats why : )!!! or Jesus cause that would be fuckin cool...
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So I just hit my lucky 13th (and have many more planned) tattoo mark and am dedicated to go with just words. I'm an actor, writer, performance artist and have an indelible passion for words and their significance both personally and relatively to those around me.
More to the point, I don't see many people dedicating large swathes ...
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Are you dying to show off all your new ink? Do you have an awesome dragon, fairy or unique design you want people to see? Do you have a shop and would like to profile your artists and work? Well, www.tatbook.com is great for you! Sign up today for free at www.tatbook.com and become immersed in ...
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Check out my animated tattoo homage to Friday the 13th and Valentines day,"devilDoll and oom Boom,the talking tattoo.
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Hey, I love Inked Magazine. I photograph lots of girls with tattoos in hollywood. Here go some of my favorite shots.... you can see more at my web site: www.intensitystudios.com
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TY KU invites you to “Show Us Your Skin” and win a National Ad Campaign for TY KU, featuring YOU!
TY KU welcomes you to spend some time not only submitting your own image and enjoying the images of other beautiful individuals, but learning more about Asian-inspired tattoos and their wonderful history at http://TryTYKU.com/skin.
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TY KU invites you to “Show Us Your Skin” and win a National Ad Campaign for TY KU, featuring YOU!
TY KU welcomes you to spend some time not only submitting your own image and enjoying the images of other beautiful individuals, but learning more about Asian-inspired tattoos and their wonderful history at http://TryTYKU.com/skin.
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Just wanted to invite anyone and everyone to a new Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered-focused social network for those of us that love tattoos, piercings, and bod mod. I realized there was no online arena specifically for us, and so I invite you to join and help us create a strong online community! Thanks!
http://www.inked-up.com
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We just got back from Los Angeles where we did a bunch of photo shoots for the June/July issue, here is a video preview of our Inked Girls of L.A. shoot:
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During the slow winter months, I put together a FREE message board, the Tinhorn Saloon ( http://tinhornsaloon.aimoo.com ). It's a general forum with a rock theme, with categories ranging from pinups to music, tattoos to muscle cars. It's slow right now, as I have only begun to recruit members, but I have already posted over a thousand ......
It's a new year. Got plans for big piece in 2008? Let us know.
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Okay, im gearing up for my second tour of Iraq, i have two tattoos made into one on my upper back, I need to get my HDMF which represents my buddies from my first tour. They saved my life when an IED hit me in the head. My wife and i want to get it on my lower abdomen but ......
so what the hell, ill open this can of worms...
how much is a reasonable hourly rate for a high quality tattoo?
i live in new york. upstate new york. here in syracuse, you can get high quality tattoos for anywhere between 100 and 150 an hour. now, when i go into new york city, i know that prices for ......
I have just started to think about all the great ideas i have for tattoos and i have been trying to put it all down on paper.. Just wondering does everyone feel the same way i do.. I DONT HAVE ENOUGH SKIN FOR ALL MY IDEAS! If you have some great ideas for a girl's sleeve let me know ......
so yeah. Im in the bay for the next few months and figured I should collect some tattoos from various greats. So far I hopeto get my ribs done at temple tattoo in Oakland. I'm thinking Jason mcaffee. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?...
Hi all! I just wondered if I could get some opinions. I have 7 small tattoos and have finally decided to get my dream sleeve done (traditional roses and butterflies, nothing distasteful). My mother has told me that this will make people treat my young (5 and 6 month old)daughters differently and in a negative way, like at school ......
who gets your vote?
my vote definitely goes to the veritas aequitas trigger-finger tattoos in the Boondock Saints...
Does anyone know where to get supplies for doing bamboo tattoos? And does it use regular tattoo ink? ...
so i was browsing around the inked girls gallery.. and some of those girls are really gross.. there are tons of girls with really bad tattoos and funky faces and they look like they had their picture taken with a prepaid camera phone in a woodshack behind their house.. i even clicked on one girl who had her pie right ......
so after posting the question about tattooed actors.. it turns out that kat von d really is taking over the world.. she's staring in a movie with vinnie jones! yeah.. seriously.. i heard it from vinnie himself.. he drinks at my local on sundays and i was talking to him about tattoos and his interview in inked when he ......
so in response to the people who would only get tattoos if kat von d did them. i ask.. would you even get a tattoo at a shop that had a tv show? a co-worker of mine is convinced that if you were to go to kat von d's shop when they weren't filming you would get charged ......
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 ......
hey.. so matthew had mentioned the annoyance of people who see your tattoos and want to share the story of theirs.. and usually it's something retarded like an evil clown playing with a yo-yo or something.. it's just kinda a strange thing that happens sometimes.. and the worst part is how you're supposed make a great complimentary ......
Alright,
So I'm just curious to see how quickly people
got tattooed after their first.
I just turned 19 earlier this month,
and I'm going on number seven.
My first was two days after my 18th birthday.
I had to wait to turn 18 because my parents
are 100% clueless that i have any tattoos, hah.
I've ......
i've lived in los angeles my entire life and i have never been an actor or ever tried to be one.. but would it even be possible with a solid set of sleeves? i know i could be type casted as a young rocker type.. but could i ever get serious rolls?
if we look at people like johnny ......
If you're in Maryland, on March 15 from 6 to 10, come down to Tattooed Heart Studio in Glen Burnie to meet the Maryland Chapter of the Gypsy Queens.
There will be cool ass door prizes, raffles, and tattooing. The Gift Cards are good towards tattoos or piercings.
Gift card amounts are: 1) $150, 3) $20, 2) $30, and ......
Hey guys, what's going on?
I have a couple of tattoos already -- mainly traditional stuff, but lately I am looking to get something Black and Grey done. A lion on my upper back to be more specific. I'm wondering if any one knows any good Black and Grey tattoo artists in Jersey? Please direct me with a link ......
Okay, so I have 3 "small" tattoos, which all consisted of about 2 hours each, I have been 11 hours so far int he chair working on the back piece, any ideas of how I can sit for more than 2-3 hours without feeling mass amounts of pain? I tried taking 3 ibuprofen before the last sitting, but after 2 ......
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 ...
If your in the southern cali area and looking for a badass artist go see memo at bone deep tattoos in camarillo ca. This vato has 15 years experience and just finished a badass portait of the marines at iwo jima in wwII on my calf, a contest winning peice for sure. show check him out and tell him Devin ......
cant believe the news, but it is currently being reported that actor Heath Ledger was found dead in NYC this afternoon. besides the fact that he had some really cool personal tattoos, he was an incredible INCREDIBLE actor. amazing talent. he will be missed....
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 ......
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 ......
I never really figured true to have celebrity status. But there are also tons more shops. Spotlight tattoo on melrose is great too. Juan puente tattoos there and some other greats.
As far as high voltage goes. There are other tattooers that work there too that are not featured on any shows. Perhaps their prices are more friendly. Couldnt say ......
yeah. I'm having the delema right now. I got really good prices on my tattoos from the dude who has done 5 of the 7 I have. He I'd great and I feel really comfortable with him. But now I want to collect a few others from tattooers I really like however, the prices are gonna go up ......
hey just wanted to clear something up before anyone misunderstood me...
when i referred to no-name hidden gem local tattooers, i was referring to local tattoo shops.
not the dude that tattoos out of his apartment that your friend got her butterfly on her lower back from.
i basically mean that in any given city there will be a hidden ......
yeah true is def the place to go. though im sure there are many great tattoo shops with less of a celebrity status, true's reputation is thru the roof. just dont go to high voltage. though they do great work, the prices are INSANE. im not a price shopper when it comes to tattoos, but i also dont appreciate ......
Yo. I'm an l.a. boy and I get all my tattoos at true tattoo in hollywood. The place is owned by clay decker and some amazing artist work there...
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 ......
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 ......
I definately plan on stopping by everlasting tattoo. Ive always loved shawn barber and can't wait to see some of his tattoos. ...
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 ......
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 ......
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 ......
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 ......
Hi there just a quick reply to your post i have two young sons and i'am pretty covered in ink i have two full sleeves and neck tatts. My two sons have no problems at school in fact i've had parents come and talk to me about my tattoos and where i've had them done a few ......
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 ......
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 ......
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 ......
Veritas is truth and Aequitas is justice.
I love that tattoo, but my vote would be the tattoos on Guy Pearce in Momento....
1) i hate you because you have an iphone and im chiseling away with a stone and hammer (otherwise known as a blackberry)
2) i like to be a good tipper in every aspect of life, from restaurants to tattoos to hairstyling (i am a hairstylist, and people i gotta tell ya, anything under 20-30% is pretty much insulting) so ......
I think it depends on the tattooer. I'm probably wrong. But I've heard of people getting road rash and their tattoos growing back. But I've also heard some don't ...
hahaha.... That's awesome! I've noticed I don't scrub as hard on my tattoos. I still have that fear that they might come off...
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 ......
so i was camping with my wife and some friends and their kids, and one of their sons who was about 4 was kinda interested in me cause i like to do things like make fire and burn stuff and break stuff and all kindsa crap when im camping and he was feelin his inner pyro so we were hanging ......
im good at forgetting past relationships, so not a big deal to me. as far as removing tattoos, i have a bunch of tattoos for my wife, i dont really think about removing them cause breaking up really isnt an option we entertain, ever. glad i didnt get any ink for relationships until after i got married though.
i know ......
My son is only fourteen months old, but he'll try to pick my tattoos off my arm, lol. I think it's hilarious. My niece is almost three, and she always ask to see my fish (I have an angler fish on my forearm). I agree, I think kids are usually pretty accepting, it's usually adults that are ......
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 ......
well.. i watch all the shows just cause it involves tattooing.. miami got stupid cause it's all about staging stuff now.. like nunez gets a speeding ticket every morning.. so amy buys him a day at the race track.. it's just moronic.. and la ink makes kat von d look like such a bitch.. she treated pixie like ......
Just do like I do. I give the girls who show off their tattoos and look classy high scores. If I girl is showing to much and looks like a skank they get a 1. Maybe if enough people did this it would raise the standards a bit. ...
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 ......
well.. i've noticed that there are people out there with "inkedfever".. where they think that any girl with tattoos is hot.. it's ridiculous.. my friend has it and he will see some nasty girl with tons of tattoos and all of a sudden she is "so hot".. oh.. it grosses me out....
a: i would hate to sit in front of a computer also, almost as much as this.
b: get the tattoos touched up!
c: nap time! yeah...
very good point. maybe the ugly ones get tattoos as a distraction "hey if i get insane amounts of tattoos maybe they wont notice my walrus like features". and the good looking girls with no tattoos are probably looking for more attention, cause god knows they need it. thats just my theory. ...
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 ;)...
yeah dude.. i used to work with a dude who didn't have any tattoos but said that mine looked badass so he was gonna get one.. but only a half sleeve.. he said he wanted his entire upper left arm to be all japanese.. he wanted a bigass dragon or koi or something.. he wasn't sure.. but he ......
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 ......
i wonder what goes through someone like thats mind, do they wake up and say " i think i am going to get my arms covered in tattoos today, right after brunch." then they go home to mummsies and dad and say " hey guys would ya like to see how productive my day was" ill tell ya what it is, that ......
Your profession shouldnt really matter. The tattoos can be covered up easily with long sleeves. A friend is CEO of a bank and you wouldnt know it...
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 ......
oh.. and hey.. matthew, do you have a website.. i'm wanting to check out your tattoos.. how many do you have? do you keep track?...
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....
oh.. well.. i guess if he copied it then that's not too bad.. it just seriously looked like a U to me.. but whatever.. i kinda feel bad for him though.. cause his "instant sleeve" was fucked up by pre existing tattoos.. he'd have a way nicer effect if he didn't have those other shitty tattoos.. poor ......
i dunno dude.. i imagine there are some pretty good artist in the joint.. you know they got the time to practice..
also.. on a side note.. i was watching a documentary on prison tattoos and this one dude was saying that he will charge up to $200 for a back piece.. he made it sound like he was high ......
i think you can do instant sleeve if you want.. the majority of the time you end up wasting a lot of good space though.. so it's better if you can think everything though...
this reminds me of a time i drunkingly almost got into a fight with my roommate.. he was talking nonsense as usual and i was ......
so yeah, one of the worst i ever saw... a friend of a friend came running up to me one day yelling 'mat mat look i got a tattoo!' she got a halo and the acronym for 'Disciple Of God' on the back of her neck. THAT MEANS SHE GOT 'D.O.G.' ON THE BACK OF HER NECK!!!!!! hahahahahahaha ......
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 ......
yeah.. i'm pretty sure that aftercare doesn't make that huge of a difference as long as you keep it out of the sun and water.. i figure dudes in prison heal tattoos all the time with some off the wall shit....
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 ......
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 ......
ok.. i felt like i could chime in now.. basically.. every celebrity i can think of has shitty tattoos.. david beckham has a few good pieces.. but the majority of them are poorly thought out and executed. when i think of "best tattoos" i think of the layout and design and quality.. and as far as i can think.. the ......
looks pretty dope.. his first tattoos were lame though.. i'm wondering if we're gonna see him on an upcoming episode of one of the ink shows.. since it seems like that's the only way celebrities get tattooed anymore.....
or how about eastern promises.. tattoos played a majour part in that one.. the movie was a little lame though..
anyway.. i highly doubt i'll ever go into acting anyway.. i'm too cool for all that....
yeah.. had that tattoo worked out.. you would have smiled everytime you saw it.. i can really admire a lot of tattooers out there that have all kinds of shitty and obscure tattoos with great stories behind them.. i recently saw a kat von d clip on you tube where she explains a tattoo she has of a deer getting ......
i don't have any quotes or word tattoos.. i mean.. i do have a heart that says mom.. and a pinball machine that says "man's ruin" but not really a lettering tattoo.. i did always think it would be funny to get the latin phrase "omnia dicta fortiora si dicta Latina".. which means.. "everything sounds more impressive when ......
yeah.. my entire left arm is blank.. but i'm sure it'll get done eventually.. right now i kinda like the one sleeve look.. and there are a few tattoos i have planned for my back and ribs.. so i'll do those first.. i figure that way.. i'll be working from right to left....
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....
yeah that 90210 kid does do it. so does freddie prinze jr. but they only have a small spattering of ink, not 'solid' ink. but hey, look at Danny Trejo! dude has made a career being 'that tattooed mexican guy'! thats awesome! now, that being said, could betty lipstick be the next 'Bond girl' well damnit she should be, but ......
o man i agree. 110% they're frickin TATTOOS not 'work'. frick. to the tattooer they're work cause thats his frickin job. to me, they're my TATTOOS.
and also, i'm guilty. i have some relatively abstract stuff mixed in with the old-school stuff. sure it has a deep meaning, but that doesnt mean i want to tell ......
o man i agree. 110% they're frickin TATTOOS not 'work'. frick. to the tattooer they're work cause thats his frickin job. to me, they're my TATTOOS.
and also, i'm guilty. i have some relatively abstract stuff mixed in with the old-school stuff. sure it has a deep meaning, but that doesnt mean i want to tell ......
o man i agree. 110% they're frickin TATTOOS not 'work'. frick. to the tattooer they're work cause thats his frickin job. to me, they're my TATTOOS.
and also, i'm guilty. i have some relatively abstract stuff mixed in with the old-school stuff. sure it has a deep meaning, but that doesnt mean i want to tell ......
o man i agree. 110% they're frickin TATTOOS not 'work'. frick. to the tattooer they're work cause thats his frickin job. to me, they're my TATTOOS.
and also, i'm guilty. i have some relatively abstract stuff mixed in with the old-school stuff. sure it has a deep meaning, but that doesnt mean i want to tell ......
that's another concern a lot of people have.. it's as if you have to get matching tattoos on each arm.. you see that all the time in tattoo shops.. people come in and get something of the same size on the other side of their body to "balance themselves out"...
it seriously depends on the girl.. there are a lot of girls out there who have really ruined a good thing with bad tattoos.. i seriously think girls need to stop with the tattoos on the lower back.. and i did recently meet a girl with a half sleeve of an octopus that just didn't match with her personality ......
well. keep in mind you will never be able to hide them forever.. so eventually they will find out.. i don't have parents.. but i have a sister who is 9 years older than me and she acts like my mom.. she always frowned on my tattoos but accepted them cause she had no choice... so what i did ......
yeah,
i gotcha.
i think long and hard about my tattoos.
Can't go anywhere too visible since i hide them from my parents,
and don't want to die..
or lose my funding for school. hah.
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yeah.. i was wondering where we could upload photos of our tattoos.. the gallery doesn't really give you the opportunity to label anything....
i guess that is something to point out.. don't get tattoos just to be getting them.. make sure they are ones you want.. if you're sure that's the one you want... then go with that.. but if you hit a dry spell and can't think of anymore tattoos you want.. then don't just go and ......
yeah.. i figured it would somehow work out.. i just feel like all my tattoos so far have a real specific style to them... how do i post photos on this board? is my only option the gallery?...
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 ......
I guess my first question would be....you are getting the tattoos to please exactly who?
NYCPhotog...
oh yeah.. i wanted to add that it's kinda lame when people say things like "nice tats" or refer to them as "your art" or "work" or even "ink".. maybe i just don't feel cool enough to call them anything but tattoos....
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....
i have had my last 5 tattoos done by the same man.. jeffery page of truetattoo.. however i nkow that some tattoos would be best done by other people.. i imagine for serious japanese work.. i would go to someone else.. or if i wanted a super crazy colour portrait like nikko hurtado or joshua carlton do.. then i would ......
you should post pics of your tattoos on this site....
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 ......
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 ......
i'm gonna have to agree with people touching my tattoos!
gahhh i hate it when people just reach over and like touch my stomach and such just because
there is ink there..
like.. who asked you to touch me .. ?
anddd..
people somehow have it in their heads that
the cherry blossoms on my stomach are fake?
and they always ......
*people touching them without asking (i dont like to be touched lol) *tribal tattoos *kanji tattoos *postage-stamp sized tattoos *people with postage-stamp sized ink that want to tell me their whole story behind it and think they have something in common with me *when people ask who does my 'art' and calls them 'pieces' instead of just friggen tattoos *armband ......
I hate tattoos that are especially vulgar. Like, for instance, people that get a woman's leg on each side of their armpit so it looks like she has a hairy pubic area. That's just gross....
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....
Oh and one more thingy,
I just read the comment by the Surgeon, so I may have to retract a few of my statements. I DO know that, at least in the Philadelphia region, tattoos are generally frowned upon in hospitals. Also keep in mind that the surgeon is in fact a surgeon, and would have less patient interaction (though ......
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 ......
Iam dedicated to one tattoiest and one tattoiest only. Broughton Johnson of universal tattoos in New Zealand, hes knowledge and unique understanding of our ancient Maori TAMOKO(Tattoo) is incredible, Kai pai
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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 ......
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 ......
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 ......
i am dedicated to one artist, however it's mainly because i want my arms to flow together. i have 2 tattoos that are from another guy....
my equilibrium is pretty tip to the right because i have my only two tattoos on my right side.
i think it really depends on the design and mood of the tattoo. ...
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 ......
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 ......
any politicians with tattoos that are running for office anywhere?...
i am all for colorful tattoos =)...
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....
See I think the perfect girl would be this beautiful north eastern girl with a passion for the same music and tattoos...
I agree. Although I noticed lately there aren't many female musicians with tattoos. What gives? Pink is probably the biggest female name in music who has tattoos. That's sad....
I agree. I've definitely experienced some serious attitude at certain shops. Not sure why. There's a weird mystique to tattoos that enables that. That would kill any other business. Somehow these shops keep going. ...
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 ......
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...
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