Tattoos & Body Piercings
Train to Be a Professional Tattoo Artist
Are you wondering how to get a tattoo apprenticeship? Congratulations on your interest in an expressive and artistic career. Before you can earn a good living honing your craft, you'll need to learn the basics of tattooing, and be trained under a reputable artist. Otherwise you might be labeled a "scratcher" who does poor-quality tattoos. Who wants that?
I'm Getting My Boyfriend's Name Tattooed
Hello, I am seriously considering getting my boyfriend's name tattooed on my hip. It sounds like a strange place to get a name tattoo, but I have my reasons. We have a little inside joke about my hips. And that's where I love for him to grab me. I know this place is not the most visible area. I also have some extra padding so I don't think it will hurt too much. My greatest concern is whether or not I should actually be getting my boyfriend's name tattooed. What is your experience? Signed, Hips Don't Lie
Prophetic Alien and Tattoo Talk with Dr. Turi
Dr. Turi is a world-renowned UFO Ambassador, a prophet. and a Soul Doctor, who is also a highly-sought personal counselor to the stars. Recognized in the 2003 edition of Marquis "Who's Who in America," Turi took a moment out of his cosmos to share his universal wisdom on alien tattoos, dragon tattoo designs, and why he believes his study of metaphysics will one day empower earthlings.
The Fading Art of Tattoo Flash
If you've ever gotten a tattoo when you were young, intoxicated, or both, you probably have a piece of tattoo flash art. The selection at tattoo studios was quite mesmerizing. Flash art are common designs, usually drawn on paper or cardboard and displayed prominently on the walls or in binders in some tattoo shops. Tattoo flash art comes in all sizes, but is typically found on 11x14 inch prints. Sometimes it includes a separate line drawing, which is drawn on a different sheet and used to keep the artist from needing to draw his own new outline with each tattoo.
Should I Get a Thigh Tattoo?
Hi, I am thinking about an upper leg or thigh tattoo. I am in my mid-twenties with no children and I am an avid runner. My legs are one of my best features. I'm very fashionable. I change my style often. I'm not sure if a thigh tattoo is a good life-long commitment. I love the way they look and think that one would flatter my physique. Do you have any tips or advice to share before I make this tattoo placement permanent?
Designing a Custom Tattoo
I came across your site today. I was considering getting my first tattoo, but I wanted it to be personal. I've seen a lot of the tattoo reality shows, and I am interested in getting some custom work done. How does this happen? How much does it cost? Where do I go? What should I expect? Signed, Ink Virgin
Should I Ink My Girl's Name?
I'm in my forties with two failed marriages. I met this girl at a bar, and we have been dating for awhile. Things are getting serious and I am thinking of getting her name tattooed on my body. I would never do this, normally, but I feel compelled to make some sort of statement of devotion. My last wife was very conservative. Perhaps that's why I'm so intrigued by the idea. But I read a lot about tattoo regrets and I certainly don't want to make one. We also have two children that are school-aged. Should I hide it from them? They have been to counseling, but I know they still miss the family unit. How do you feel about name tattoos? - Nameless in Ohio
Tattoo Pain: What Part Hurts the Most?
Whether you're considering your first tattoo or adding to an existing design and are wondering how much discomfort you can tolerate, you may be asking what hurts the most- tattoo outlining or shading? Both tattoo outlining and shading are necessary to create most tattoo designs, except for simple script or symbol tattoos.
