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blog/jay-bird-sportsband-bluetooth-headphones-are-bette If you hate having to pull out an earbud to talk on the phone, Jay Bird's Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones might be your new best friend. Although I can't vouch for their lifetime warranty against sweat, I can say that these headphones were definitely something different. I originally thought Bluetooth-enabled headphones were a headache waiting to happen, but "pairing ...
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"Hopefully when someone sees my work, they get something out of it and don’t just pass it by. I want it to make you stop and look for a second."
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Starting on July 1, California tattoo parlors will have to comply with the regulations enforced by the Safe Body Act that was passed in October.
Businesses that work in body modification will be required to register with local governments and receive annual health and safety screenings, as well as follow 25 other rules in the law.
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blog/new-nike-air-jordans-more-meets-eye At first look, Jordan Brand’s new release, the AIR JORDAN (AJ) 2012, is like Crystal Pepsi: a complete mistake and will be forgotten as quickly as it was created. The press photos, however, for the 27th shoe from Air Jordan didn’t do them any justice. With the shoe out of the box and on your feet it’s ...
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blog/tattooed-santa-stars-new-dreamworks-film 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 ......
blog/samsungs-galaxy-note-ii-review If you're in the market for a new smartphone this holiday season, forget the iPhone 5. Samsung is overshadowing Apple with its latest and, according to techies worldwide, greatest creation: the Galaxy Note 2. Samsung recently released the Note 2 to the eager public, and we have some exclusive insights as to why you Need. This. Phone.
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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 ......
article/amber-rose Model, video vixen, and girlfriend of Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose is a stunner. And with more than 800,000 followers on Twitter, she has more going on than being the callipygian ideal. We asked followers of @InkedMag and @DaRealAmberRose—whom she affectionately calls “Rosebuds”—to ask Amber anything....
article/true-love-never-dies It’s been more than two years since freestyle motocross racer Jeremy Lusk died as a result of a trick gone wrong, but he lives on in the heart of his wife, Lauren, and in the spirit of anyone who rocks In God’s Hands. ...
blog/snooki-tanning-bed-tattoo-chair Looks like Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is showing off more than her famous "pouf" these days. The wild reality star of MTV's 'Jersey Shore' tweeted this picture of her new ink yesterday; a crown with a cross and a Hello Kitty inspired bow. The full-color tattoo, placed on her upper arm, is sure to get plenty of attention on this ......
blog/kevin-durants-maryland-tattoo-tribute 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 ......
blog/new-york-earthquake-inspires-tattoo If you live in the northeastern part of the United States, you definitely remember the earthquake that hit on Tuesday afternoon. "My whole shop [Citizen Ink Studios in Sheepshead Bay] was swaying back and forth," said Joe Khay to the NY Daily News. "We thought we were hung over or something."
"So then we check Facebook to find out what ......
icons/mike-rubendall Mike Rubendall is the tattoo artist’s tattooer. More than half of his clientele are fellow artists from all over the world who come to “Rube” for his contemporary approach to traditional Japanese tattoo style. ...
inked-people/jamie-bestwick For BMX vert rider Jamie Bestwick, an eight-time X Games gold medalist, ink runs in the family. The 39-year-old says after seeing tattoos on older members of his family, he always thought images came out better on skin than on canvas......
blog/nashville-gets-inked Inked spent an amazing few days at the Full Moon Tattoo & Horror Festival in Nashville, TN May 13-15th. In its 10th year, the festival was the perfect mix of horror & tattoos. From those excited to meet their favorite horror film stars to those looking for some new ink, we had an awesome time meeting the crowd and checking out a ton of tattoos. There was NO shortage of tattoo talent; The crew from Lone Wolf Body Art, Eric Newby from Ink Expressions, Bodean from Bodean’s Tattoos and Body Piercing, Vince Villalvazo from All or Nothing Tattoo & Arts Studio and the crew from Truth & Triumph Tattoo…to just name a few.
We also had a great time meeting and mixing with big film legends like Malcolm McDowell (The Clockwork Orange) Tyler Mane (Halloween) Sig Haig (House of a Thousand Corpses) and of course Gary Busey. In addition, there was a new element added to the show this year; an Independent Horror Film Festival, which had films screening all weekend, making it a truly interesting and unique show.
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article/inked-girl-laydi-marie Snooki and Laydi Marie have one thing in common. “I love pickles! I love pickles more than anyone......
blog/room-view Thank you Philly! You guys hosted yet another amazing convention – arguably the best we've been to yet! The Inked booth was the place to be! There was no shortage of cute tattooed ladies coming by to have their photos taken. We partied with tattooers young and old from LiL Joe CEO., Jon Jon and Anthony to Bowery Stan, Crooked ......
fashion/inked-girl-meredith-devine Now, here’s an argument against the Atkins diet: Nothing makes this Meredith Devine happier than a carb-loaded breakfast......
blog/red-red-wine A couple weeks ago, our friends at Hunter PR brought over a couple bottles of wine from one of their new clients, Apothic Red. Apothic Red is a blended wine that we all seemed to enjoy. It's easy to drink and it's easy on the wallet. We're also digging the label. Thanks to Marieke and friends at ......
fashion/inked-girl-eva-huber Think astrophysicist and you’re more likely to conjure an image of Albert Einstein than one of petite blonde Eva Huber. Yet for this 26-year-old tattoo artist......
music/trans-am Trans Am have always had a relatively esoteric identity, so it’s hard to know if the band are being sincere when they claim that Thing was originally commissioned as a “sci-fi horror adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.” Regardless of its inspiration, the album is evidence that this electro-inflected rock band haven’t lost any of their spark since their ......
music/jonsi Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson gained fame as the frontman for Icelandic post-rock act Sigur Rós, but his solo release sees him transposing his gift for orchestral explosions into a pop-friendly context (mostly because he’s singing in English). Jónsi’s voice is so distinctive that the songs sound similar to Sigur Rós’s in many ways, but sweetly syncopated tracks ......
drinks/roky-erickson Roky Erickson is an American treasure, and his first album in 14 years is a not-so-subtle reminder that his relevance hasn’t waned. Produced by Will Sheff and featuring his band, Okkervil River, True Love Cast Out All Evil is a heady mix of psychedelia, pop, and ambient experimentation. On tracks such as Crazy Horse–inflected “Goodbye Sweet Dreams” it ......
blog/inked-coachella This past weekend it was all about Coachella, and you know that Inked had to have a piece of the action. Thanks to our collaboration earlier this year with our good friends at Sailor Jerry Rum, the Sailor Jerry Rum 2010 Pin-Ip Calendar was caught in one of the party photos taken at Anthem Magazine's party, Lagoon....
blog/if-you-cant-beat-them-buy-them The popular online fashion blog, FashionIndie.com, has just announced that it has been purchased by none other than famed French designer Christian Audigier.
The same Christian Audigier who is responsible for the ever so chic Ed Hardy and Smet brands. Audigier made this decision after deciding he wanted to stop fashion blogs from making fun of his trademark designs ......
music/dr-dog Dr. Dog have always prided themselves on their lo-fi aesthetic, so it’s slightly odd that they worked with producer Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, The Vines) on their latest. Thankfully, the improved production enhances the band’s sound on harmony-rich songs like “Shadow People.” While Shame, Shame still teems with the band’s brand of psychedelia, confessional songs like “I ......
inked-people/mason-aguirre At the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, Minnesota native and Burton Snowboard team member Mason Aguirre missed the podium in the halfpipe competition by less than a point......
games/dantes-inferno Talk about a loose adaptation. In the classic poem The Divine Comedy, a timid poet reluctantly journeys through the nine circles of hell, while the video game version features Dante, a revenge-driven mercenary more interested in killing monsters than chronicling their suffering. Armed with a scythe he stole from Death and a holy cross, Dante fights his way through each ......
blog/get-inked-charity What better reason to get that new piece you've been itching for than to donate to children. This is the idea behind the successful event that has raised over $95, 000 in past 8 years for a local Children's Hospital. With help from visiting artists Wild Bill's tattoo shop in Roseville, CA puts on a 16 hour ......
inked-people/skratch Southern California custom car guru Skratch laughs cautiously about the flowing script across the front of his Skratch’s Garage T-shirt that reads, “I ain’t the best but I’m better than you......
games/saboteur Part Sin City, part Casablanca, The Saboteur stands out from the overcrowded collection of WWII games by going black and white. After the Germans invade France, the only color left is the bold red of Nazi banners hanging over Paris. To restore color to the City of Lights, street-smart Irish race car driver turned French Resistance supporter Sean Devlin must ......
games/forza-motorsport-3 Spend more time with your cars than with your girlfriend? Look into counseling and clear your schedule. With 400 road burners from 50 manufacturers, Forza 3’s garage makes Jay Leno’s car collection look like a used car lot. The second Forza title in three years delivers even more grease monkey realism with a new physics system that includes ......
games/uncharted-2-among-thieves Picking up a couple of years after Sony’s blockbuster title Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, this sequel finds Abercrombie & Fitch adventurer Nathan Drake searching for the treasures of Marco Polo’s lost fleet. When Drake recovers historical documents indicating that Polo was searching for the mythical city of Shangri-La, he retraces the famed merchant’s footsteps into a hail of ......
music/reverend-horton-heat Hot damn if the Reverend Horton Heat didn’t lay down some wide-open guitar licks in his day. The good Rev has slowed with age, and on his first new album in five years it’s obvious that he’s more content observing from his La-Z-Boy than a bar stool—a fact he addresses on “Beer Holder,” an ode to ......
music/q-tip Legendary MC Q-Tip can do whatever the hell he wants. After revolutionizing hip-hop with A Tribe Called Quest and paving the way for Kanye, Tip is more experimental than ever these days. On this album, delayed since 2001 and remixed for release, the lyrical master sounds more like Curtis Mayfield than a mic-rockin’ MC. He weaves his trademark flow through ......
travel/budapest Many of the world's historical treasures have been sanitized and Starbucksified until there's little personality left: Moscow's Red Square has tchotchke-hawking souvenir carts, the leaning tower of Pisa has more handrails than a nursing home, and the Great Pyramids have a freakin' laser light show. But somehow Hungary's magical capital city of Budapest has retained its ......
drive/max You couldn't have fit more muscle on the original Yamaha V-MAX. With its massive V4 engine crammed into the frame, the V-MAX was one of the most muscular bikes on the streets back in 1985. And with the exception of a few tweaks and cosmetic touches along the way, the model remained largely unchanged until it was pulled from ......
drive/hello-moto In 1926, when the Ducati family formed its company with a group of investors in Bologna, Italy, they were seeking to cash in on the burgeoning radio transmissions industry. Less than a hundred years later, Ducati has revolutionized motorcycle design and made sexy sport bikes the ride of choice for a new generation of bikers.
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drive/back-black No brand is more American nor, over the long haul, more successful than Harley-Davidson. So it's not surprising that the massive passion for big noisy bikes and wild open spaces has been translated into a prolific all-American palette of tattoo art. And while the most popular Harley ink incorporates traditional themes like swooping eagles and shields of stars and ......
article/lucky-13 Nothing makes a strange town feel more like home than a great bar. It gives you a sense of the city, a feel for the locals, and—perhaps, most importantly—it can supply a nice buzz. The problem in many cases is picking the right spot. So many cities are overrun with mainstream, cookie-cutter places that it can be tough ......
inked-spots/city-ink 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 ......
inked-spots/elm-street-tattoo In 1990, tattooer Oliver Peck made the decision to never again wear a pair of shoes that wasn't red. "It's sort of an LSD-induced pact I made with myself," Peck explains from the floor of Elm Street Tattoo, which he opened with partner Dean Williams in 1996. In the 12 years since Elm Street opened its doors, Peck ......
inked-spots/tnt-tattoo “We worked hard to get to where we’re at,” says tattooist Kevin Mokuahi. “It’s the quality of our work that has given us our reputation.” And it’s true. Located off a major road between Waikiki and North Shore, the TNT shop is not in the most tourist-driven area, but its steady client base (primarily military and surfers ......
inked-spots/mike-ledger-tattoo “No one knew who I was when I moved to Hawaii,” says Mike Ledger. “I really had to work my way up from nothing again.” Originally from Farmingdale, New York, Ledger went from having a three-year waiting list to starting from scratch. “I had to prove myself and get accepted by the locals in Hawaii,” he remembers. Now he’s ......
inked-spots/tiki-tattoo When owner Robert Hackney opened A Tiki Tattoo, it effortlessly blended right in with colorful Waikiki. Unlike many of the tattoo parlors on the island, A Tiki embraces island lifestyle with its laid-back, open atmosphere and friendly staff. The shop feels like a tropical oasis complete with bamboo light decor and paneling. With more than 30 years experience, Hackney plans ......
inked-spots/philadelphia-eddies-tattoo-haven Yes, you read it correctly; this shop is also called Philadelphia Eddie’s. “This was the first shop that Eddie Funk opened on Fourth Street,” explains Troy Timpel, who has owned the business along with Furry since 2002. “When he retired he offered ownership of the different locations to the guys who helped run them. We’re keeping his legacy ......
inked-spots/chicago-tattoo-company “I would rather be here, than anywhere else,” says Chicago Tattoo Company’s shop manager and artist Nick Colella. “I don’t care what kind of shit goes down, as long as I am in a tattoo shop.” He adds, with a chuckle, “I’m lucky that I have a wife that understands that.” Originally opened in the ’60s by ......
inked-spots/tattoo-city Co-owned and operated by venerable artists Ed Hardy and Fip Buchanan, Tattoo City, in the heart of the historic North Beach area, is at the apex of the tattoo world. Hardy himself hand picks each of the store’s artists to carry on the tradition he began more than 40 years ago. “Everyone has an individual style, but they all ......
inked-spots/blackheart-tattoo When you ask Blackheart owner Scott Sylvia what sets his studio apart from the sea of shops in the Bay Area, you are likely to hear words like “established” and “tradition” somewhere in his response. And, “We don’t suck,” he says seriously. “There are only a handful of good shops left in the area,” Sylvia says with a combination ......
inked-people/natalia-fabia “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 ......
inked-people/set-your-goals Check the walls of your local music venue and there’s a good chance you’ll find a Set Your Goals sticker plastered somewhere. It’s a visual reminder of how much things have changed since the band joined the Epitaph Records roster. “On our old label, we would get, like, 100 stickers and they would be in black and ......
inked-people/new-found-glory Believe it: The Bible is better fodder for tattoo inspiration than it might seem. In fact, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert probably wouldn't have gotten his first tattoo if it weren't for the good book. "When I was really little, my mom gave me this Bible. On the spine, there was a shield with a cross in ......
inked-people/metal-sanaz Chances are you're already friends with Metal Sanaz. Since launching her MySpace page in 2003, Sanaz has become a fixture on the friend lists of over 700,000 fans around the world who have helped her rack up more than two million video views for her online metal show. That fan base helped earn Sanaz a spot as the ......
inked-people/carolyn-spence Hollywood hideaway Chateau Marmont, with its cadre of celebutantes, fringed lanterns, and butterfly-festooned decor, has always been known more for its trysts and tragedies than its food. But with the installation of executive chef Carolyn Spence, former chef de cuisine at New York City's Spotted Pig, both Chateau and Bar Marmont are finally building some culinary cred. “It's ......
inked-people/ted-nemeth "Shit, where am I?" furniture designer Ted Nemeth mumbles into the phone before asking to reschedule our interview, blaming his confusion on a booze-fueled night out. Apparently, a pre-noon phone interview on a Saturday is a ridiculous request for this Brooklyn-based designer. You see, Ted Nemeth Designs is no Ethan Allen. Both make ottomans and end tables, but only one ......
inked-people/horitaka Ten years ago, when tattooer Horitaka traveled to Japan and sought out tattoo master Horiyoshi II with hopes of starting a back piece, he had no idea what he was truly beginning. "I wanted him to do my back piece, which is now finally completed, and we just hit it off," Horitaka explains. "If you had told me at that ......
inked-people/game To say Jayceon “The Game” Taylor is a man of many contradictions is an understatement. An example: He grew up in Compton, CA, gangbanging with the Bloods even though his own mom was once affiliated with the Crips. He’s a cocky son-of-a-bitch who’s never been afraid to publicly champion himself as the greatest rapper alive. At the same ......
inked-people/twinkie-chan 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 ......
inked-people/shawn-barber “My art has become a history lesson for me,” reflects San Francisco artist Shawn Barber. “I’m constantly learning about the tattoo industry, the people that have defi ned it, and those who have changed it.” The 37-year-old painter has devoted the past three years to creating Tattooed Portraits, a bold collection of paintings of artists with tattoos, tattoo artists ......
inked-people/pitbull The other side of Miamy lurks right behind the sandy shores and sweaty nightclubs of South Beach. From the proud Cuban communities like Little Havana to the mean streets of Liberty City, the city has another side that isn’t all sunshine and martinis. Like his hometown, there’s another side to Pitbull. Somewhere behind the bling and club bangers ......
inked-people/allison-burns “When I shop at Nordstrom, the store employees follow me around,” says Los Angeles makeup artist and handbag designer Allison Burns. If only those department store employees, on the look for shoplifters, knew they were tailing the head of a handbag line coveted by celebrities and now sold at Bergdorf Goodman and more than 250 boutiques worldwide. Burns started her ......
inked-people/ultimate-fighting-championship Mixed martial arts has become the defining sport of the 21st century, and with it comes a new style of fighter—smart, athletic, and more often than not, covered in ink. Here, a look behind the scenes of the sports’ largest promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Punching someone in the face just doesn’t cut it anymore. Where boxers only ......
inked-people/jonathon-davis Web exclusive: Check out our gallery of Korn tattoos here. Upload yours. Jonathan Davis is the last guy in America you’d expect to be well adjusted. Think about it: The guy’s whole career has been built on being a fuck-up. For the last 15 years, Davis has battled and exploited his inner demons as the lead singer of ......
inked-people/mitchell-binder There is a balance to accessorizing: You want to look like you’re not about to take shit from anyone, but you don’t want to over do it and end up more Prince than punk. For some, this balance is an inherent trait. If you’re not one of these people, meet Mitchell Binder. Binder started his accessories company ......
inked-people/cast-la-ink The Learning Channel's reality show L.A. Ink is a phenomenon. It's come on the scene and pummeled the ratings of every tattoo television show that came before, and its star, Kat Von D, is the hottest thing in heels right now. Known for her lifelike black-and-gray portraits for more than ten years, the 25-year-old vixen has put ......
inked-people/tara-mcpherson Sitting down with artist Tara McPherson you’re likely to get a lesson in physics these days: “When you take a super bright object, like a quasar, and place it in front of a massive object, it creates the illusion of four identical objects surrounding the original. That’s called Einstein’s Cross gravitational lens.” To hear this pouring so ......
inked-people/siri-garber Siri Garber, founder of Platform Public Relations in Los Angeles, has a groovy voice—a raspy, powerful one that probably makes some of her male clients think about pleasure, rather than business, when she picks up the phone. But this celebrity publicist’s throaty purr isn’t a result of barking orders. “I think some of us [in the public ......
inked-people/nikki-sixx More than six years sober, former Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has long emerged from rock-star rock bottom. Still working the over-processed, jet-black hair, complete with black-on-black threads and requisite metal rocker accoutrement, he looks young and refreshed, unlike most of his over-50-and haggard contemporaries. He’s in control. In fact, his most recent tattoo barks directions to the dude ......
inked-people/thrasher-funds Get out your friggin’ checkbook, because these guys are ready to take it and put it to good use. And when you’re 60 or something, you’re going to have a pile of cash to spend on stuff that the elderly need, like Viagra. But seriously, Thrasher Funds, which manages a mutual fund and a privately held, pooled investment ......
blog/american-beauties-benefit-event-pinup-pitbulls On November 19th, Bombs Over Betty Studios and Feldmans Tattoo Machine will be hosting a benefit event: American Beauties for Pinups for Pitbulls, Inc., a non-profit organization to stop illegal dog fighting. Tickets go on sale online for $15, $20 at the door. Ticket prices and entry include: Yazoo Beer, Food from Walsh Catering and Co., Cowgirl Cupcakes & General Store ......
blog/dan-wheldon-and-his-wife-got-matching-tattoos-hour Dan Wheldon and his wife had their initials - DW and SQ - tattooed on their wrists the night before he was killed in a horrific crash at the Las Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon, 33, and his wife Susie, who was his long-time personal assistant until they married in 2008, got inked to show their love for each other.
Mark Waters, who ......
blog/tattoo-aftercare So I have been getting tattooed now for 14 years and have run the gamut on tattoo aftercare. Many factors influence conditions including the type of skin you have, location of the tattoo (whether it is covered), and the climate you live in. I used to keep it wrapped for 24 hours, wash with anti-bacterial soap, use some kind of ......
music/polar-bear-club Polar Bear Club’s debut album made best-of lists everywhere, but it takes until nearly the end of this follow-up for them to prove why. Not that Chasing Hamburg isn’t brilliant—it’s just that “One Hit Back,” a post-hardcore punch to haters everywhere, is so fist-pumping good that its shadow looms over the rest of the songs. “Living ......
travel/cape-town If the unbelievable geography, waterfront restaurants, and nearby vineyards aren't reason enough to visit Cape Town, South Africa, consider this news from Damian McGrath, the founder of tattoos.com: “Tattooing down there is sort of what tattooing was like 15 to 20 years ago in North America. There are lots of emerging artists, and the scene isn't as ......
Reply to 'Touchy Subject... Tattoo Prices' (93 words)Bad attitude?..nah i wouldn't say that. I completeley agree with you. Its just that tattoos have become so common now that there are actual idiots that will pay out the #*% too get a tat. I actually have 2 guys that tattoo me now and there both amazing, but one charges by the hour and the other one by ......
Reply to 'Touchy Subject... Tattoo Prices' (93 words)well from my personal exp, i have paid 200 hr and been very happy with the work. BUT at the same time i have to say, when i had bigger pieces done, like my right thigh or left half sleeve we worked out a price in advance,My leg piece we worked out 500 to do it and it took ......
Reply to ' L.A. ' (150 words)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 ......
Reply to 'Ill Be S.F. For My Next Few. Who Should Tattoo Me?' (88 words)Rock star tattooist are cool and all but don't over look us working class artist. A lot of us are just as good as the more well known artist. We are usally not as booked up and have time to make your tattoo just as you like.
Check out my portfolio at smshifflett.com.
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Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (229 words)Hello! I couldn't help but reply to your post.. I am still young and i plan on having children. I also plan on having alot more tattoos.. I grew up being raised by a father who had sleeves and tattoos everywhere you couldnt hide them. My father is a very nice looking man and i never noticed anyone that ......
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (55 words)I can't thank you enough for taking the time to let me know your experiences and thoughts. I appreciate it greatly.I'm glad to hear your experiences have been positive and I bet your sons will grow up thinking you look pretty cool. Thank you for your view on it all, I really do appreciate it! ...
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (104 words)Wow, are you spot on or what! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. I think you definately hit the nail on the head. I really appreciate your words. That's something that has always bothered me, I'm a shy, well mannered person and I constantly get commented on how amazing my 5yr olds manners are ......
Reply to 'Kids With Tattooed Parents Treated Differently' (29 words)Thank you. I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to let me know your opinion. I totally agree with you. It definately helped to hear somone elses thoughts. Thanks ...
Reply to 'What Do Kids Think Of Your Tattoos?' (152 words)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 ......
Reply to 'Arabic Tattoos (Where Can I Find Translations?)' (23 words)Hey man, thanks alot! I will check out these sites.....and yeah, i figured i would have to get a whole verse done....thanks alot!...
Reply to 'What Do Kids Think Of Your Tattoos?' (92 words)In general I find kids really like tattoos, it's the parents who sometimes are less than cool about them. I think it is really great that the little girls father encouraged her to talk to you and ask questions.
My Pentecostal cousin saw my first one when she was about 9 and she told me how cool it was ......
Reply to 'How Do You "Preserve" Your Tattoo's?' (33 words)thanks! yeah i definitely didnt use any type of oil during the healing process
but i do use it now. i actually prefer an organic oil instead of lotion
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Reply to 'Just Me, Or Are Some Of The Inked Girls Gross?' (4 words)thank you!!!!!!!!!
nuff said....
Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (157 words)man that was one of the series-highlights to me! some deuche bag wanting an armband, and getting shot down! i love it! darren is the man for that. but anyways, no, i would never EVER get tattooed at one of the tv shops. except London Ink, louis malloy is SICK and doesnt seem to be swept up in the whole ......
Reply to 'Just Me, Or Are Some Of The Inked Girls Gross?' (7 words)AGREED!
Ugh thank you for posting this!!
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Reply to 'How Do You "Preserve" Your Tattoo's?' (40 words)Hey..i stay away from anything with oil, just cuz. I have had my tats for a while and there still looking pretty healthy!. Lubriderm with sunblock or sunblock everyday. Thats what I do, but than again thats me.
Thx ;)...
Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (129 words)update.. i've done a little bit of research and checking around.. now.. i won't name names because i don't want people thinking that i'm setting prices for people i don't even know.. but a few of the miami ink tattooer's have faqs on their websites that state their prices as $350 and hour with ......
Reply to 'Would You Ever Get A Tattoo At One Of The Tv Shops' (83 words)so the shop minimum was $200? i get tattooed at true tattoo in hollywood and i think the shopp minimum is $80. this is the shop where both kat von d and chris garver worked before miami ink.. and on a side note... i watched a youtube video of kat von d doing a dog's portrait on some dude ......
Reply to 'Instant Sleeve' (81 words)point proven. people are stupid!
(dont get me wrong, Kat von D is a GREAT tattooer, so are all those guys on tv, but no better than your other great tattooers. theres guys in my town that im pretty sure could blow those tv guys out of the water. [well, except Garver, that dudes somethin else.] point being, they're ......
Reply to 'Instant Sleeve' (89 words)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 ......
Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (45 words)i'm so glad i never got anything fad like.. i can proudly say i don't sport any armbands or tribal... i do however have a red heart with a banner that says mom on my shoulder.. i figured you couldn't get more stereotypical than that....
Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (58 words)that is nutty dude.. i've heard of a lot of people doing the same thing.. i guess it's a good way to get experience.. but if you get into a real shop.. you'll probably have to unlearn a lot of the things you've been doing.. other than that.. you arm looks pretty cool considering you did ......
Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (62 words)pretty much. bought some low grade shit, some grapefruit, worked on that for bout a month, did my first tat on some guys back, then it just kinda took off. i havent even been doing it a yr yet, so far i have been getting good feedback from people though. given alot ot work on but its progressing alot faster ......
Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (82 words)yup, my friends say i have a problem, im addicted to tattooing myself, and i should seek help. i say malarky. and i guess myspace is the thing that comes to mind right off the top of my head. either that or that inkednation hoopadoop. myspace: nathan ramboldt (my profile is private due to horrible people) inked nation: n8rs. most ......
Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (143 words)yes i did, i just thought he knew what he was doing and thats how he was "planning" it. then he was dont and i was pissed. he only got the linework done though so it can still be mended im sure. if i could tat lefty i would do it myself. thats why i only show off my left ......
Reply to 'Lets Talk About Our Shitty Tattoos..' (76 words)i have a half sleeve on my right arm of an angel in smoke, not completely finished (thank god, it can be fixed)done by the guy who first apprenticed me, after he was done destroying my arm and doing the original piece of artwork no justice, i immediately withdrew my apprenticeship, and decided i would be far better off ......
Reply to 'What Do You Think About Aftercare Methods?' (666 words)here is an aftercare rundown i copied from oliver peck's myspace.. it's said to be the perfect method..
How To SERIOUSLY Heal Tattoos
1. After getting Tattooed leave the saran wrap on for a few hours before removing...this allows the tattoo the bleed out without your lymph drying and scabbing.
2. After leaving the Tattoo shop go ......
Reply to 'Students' (46 words)lol, well thank you,
but i'm just pursuing what i'm passionate about.
i juggled between that and working for the Cyber Crime unit
of the FBI catching online predators.
haha but that just didn't seem as realistic.
I truly admire those who serve our country ;)...
Reply to 'Students' (117 words)part time student, just nailing the basic college requirements for now. debating to take fire science or something else depending on these few months ahead. full time united states navy shipboard firefighting slave. just turn 22, about to start school at a community college in pasadena california when im out in september. i'll be a freshmen in college when ......
Reply to 'How Fast Did You Ink Up?' (102 words)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 ......
Reply to 'Tattoo Pet Peeves' (158 words)yo.. so my majour gripe is strangers wanting an explanation.. i'll be sat at the pub and some girl will always say "what do they mean?" like it's obvious that the heart that says mom means i love my mom.. but i also have a pinup chick playing a man's ruin themed pinball machine.. do i really ......
Reply to 'Deleting Photos' (7 words)Thank you, I'll give that a try....
Reply to 'Symbol Of Love' (3 words)thats original. thanks!...
Reply to 'Phoenix Tattoo' (26 words)haha,thanks!
Im out in the desert,a place called havasu in Arizona...its hott!!!My husbands from san diego,i think we'll be going down to visit family soon...
x...
Reply to 'Symbol Of Love' (63 words)other than the obvious,anything can be a symbol of love.
for instance im thinking of getting a little red riding hood cape
on my wrist and to me that symbolizes love and a personal loss.
whatever you put on you will be very personal and people will
are always going to misinterpret your tatt's. it's your choice ......
Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (102 words)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 ......
Reply to 'Americans Getting Chinese Tattoos' (130 words)Why not bro?
The asians have a far deeper history than we americans do.
They have ancient ways, traditions and beliefs that were based of calligraphic symbols and
animals that represent a far deeper connection to beliefs, desires and inspirations. These
symbols can bring pride and inspiration to the wearer.
I know first-hand, I have a koi tattoo.
I chose ......
Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (16 words)thanks dude. you've helped a lot. i think all i need is time to think now. ...
Reply to 'Shops In San Diego...' (32 words)Two of my current fav things listed in the same post....hodads and SG's. I just joined that site not too long ago. People on there are waaaay cooler than folks on myspace....
Reply to 'Need Advice Upon Getting Sleeves' (34 words)"the color of your skin whether it is inked or not should never stand in the way of getting into your desired profession."
you're absolutley right. thank you.
and this is not a joke.......
Reply to 'Anyone Else Concerned??' (30 words)i like to take a moment here and say THANKYOU!
you guys rock!
i love the magazine and i love this site.
cant wait to see this thing grow.
:)...
Reply to 'Anyone Else Concerned??' (74 words)I can also chime in here to backup that which has already been said. We have a lot in store for everyone in the near future. Some of these things take more time than others, and as such it shows. Obviously we're happy that people are concerned about all that we're doing and by all means we wish ......
Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (14 words)Thanks Doll Face!!! I would love to be an INK GIRL.. !! <3 Kimber...
Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (88 words)I have written everyone about the contest on all the sites I belong to. LouisvilleMojo, MySpace, InkedNation and a few others. I have never entered a contest before because I never felt as beautiful as many of the other girls that are in magazines. I know Dawn Geary and the fact that you had her here, makes me realize that ......
Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (55 words)We are so excited about the response we are getting! thanks to everyone that has entered or is planning on it.
The contest is going to go on for at least the next six months, there will be occasional winners and they will be determined through vote ranking and personal preference by our creative director. ...
Reply to 'Be An Inked Girl' (83 words)Hey, I was just wondering...I've been in the contest for about 3 days now and yesterday my votes were decreased by about 10 !!!
Can you tell me WHY?
Just checking because I've been working hard to get all my friends, family, and MySpace people to sign up and VOTE for me and it seems a little unfair ......
Reply to 'Tattoo Your T-Shirt Contest' (77 words)We're back and live with the contest. It has been only a couple of hours since we re-launched and already we've had 18 entries, so please take the time to submit any ideas you might have, and share your opinions by voting and discussing. The ability to order will be added within the next 48 hours.
Thanks to ......
Reply to 'It's That Time Of Year Again...' (147 words)I generally get a decent tax return but that's primarily because I am self-employed and put away far more money in a tax account than I need to. Having a good accountant means a world of difference. People like to think that only the wealthy have accountants, and only because they can afford them, but in reality a good ......
Reply to 'Shops In South Fl' (16 words)good to know =) thanks..
I go to Steve Whittenberger at Rock-a-billy .. he's really good....
Reply to 'Any Females' (49 words)yeah i guess your right i just think being stuck in wa all this damn time when i have my real home on the east is KILLING me ... i just need to get out of the army ...but thanks for the slap in the face.. i needed it ...
Reply to 'New Ink' (70 words)Cant get enough::::My next tattoo is going to be on my wrist with fancy cursive saying Deeper than skin. Then im going to get my star filled solid black on my back.. then I was thinking of getting my foot done with a rosary around my ankle in memory of my dad ..I'm hoping to do a full ......
Reply to 'Musink Tattoo & Music Festival, Feb 22-24' (13 words)thanks!
i wonder if it will work on the "bill me later" option......
Reply to 'Pain Killers Before A Tattoo...' (35 words)thanks for the feed back.
like i said i do not take pills before getting any work done
nor do i condone it.
just thought i would spice these forums up a little bit!
:)...
Reply to 'Pain Killers Before A Tattoo...' (35 words)ya i definately agree. pain killers are for pussy. the feeling after your tattoo is done feels way better than any pain killer. so dont be such a bitch, sit down and get it done...
Reply to 'Weakness ' (67 words)yeah we're pretty friggen cool LOL. she def inspires me. i'm a serious artist, and she's got no creative qualities whatsoever, and i love it that way! no way did i want to be married to another musician hahaha! hey, that presents another question... IS it infact better to have too much in common than not enough ......
Reply to 'Where Is Everyone?!' (22 words)sounds great!
thanks for the info.
im behind this computer 8 hrs a day,so
i definitly plan on utilizing all tools available....
Reply to 'Where Is Everyone?!' (58 words)In answer to your question: it is in the works. This whole system was designed from the ground up with the mindset that we're going to mold it to the wants of those who utilise it. Signatures, photo attachments, text decoration (bold, italicisation, underline, etc), and other such features are in the works. Thanks for the feedback nonetheless.
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Reply to 'Allen Iverson Vs. Carmelo Anthony' (70 words)i felt i should follow that up with the fact that i have more than one of those style of those tattoos right alongside some pretty high quality ones, so i'm not meaning to speculate on one's judgement, i too love crap tattoos. sometimes the aren't meant to be art, just bad ass! no ill will to ......
Reply to 'What's The Stupidest Tattoo You've Ever Seen?' (84 words)yeah.. i would have the get the chef kanji on my neck if i did ever get it.. just to show my devotion to the fish... which reminds me.. i could get a forearm tattoo of a spicy tuna roll surrounded by water.. it would look as if it were meant to be a koi.. but ended up a roll ......
Reply to 'How Do You "Preserve" Your Tattoo's?' (55 words)Hey..its not dumb, sunblock is the key. I always put it on every day i go outside, sun or no sun. My colored tattoos are still pretty bright! U know what i found is really great, i use my daughters waterbabies sunblock stick u just glide it on like a crayon, very convenient!
thx ;)...
Reply to 'Instant Sleeve' (144 words)on one of the episodes of la ink a girl comes in and gets an entire sleeve that comes out perfect.. it was a memorial to her best friend who had passed away.. the girl ended up gettign her friend as a mermaid and all kinds of background stuff that really applied to her.. she got some seagulls at the ......
Reply to 'What Do You Think About Aftercare Methods?' (41 words)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....
Reply to 'John Mayer's New Sleeve' (22 words)Yeah, I dunno about that guy. It just seemed like instant sleeve, didn't it? Just add water and your a bad ass.......
Reply to 'What Do You Think About Aftercare Methods?' (68 words)just brands, i think you're paying for the name. like tattoogoo and h2ocean.
leave the wrap for 6 hours and shower like you do.
stay away from the sun and it being submerge in water.
i just go to any drug store and use A + D ointment and apply whenever needed. keep that tattoo moist. i don't know ......
Reply to 'How Do You Start Your Day?' (119 words)yeah i was burned out on coffee for a long time, drank too much coffee in college i just got addicted again about a year ago. i LOVE STARBUCKS. i buy their beans and brew it at home. (though i usually just buy the pre-ground beans cause my wife really doesn't appreciate the CCCCHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEERRRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZKKKKKKKK the grinder makes at dawn ......