Featured Artist Bio - Paris Pierides

Would you be willing to travel back and forth between countries just to learn how to tattoo? Or to learn any job, for that matter? That's what Paris Pierides did, and that's why he's the top artist on his island of Cyprus. In his bio, Paris shares how he got where he is today, who has inspired him along the way, and why he feels that fame comes with a price.

Geography Lesson: Where is Cyprus?
If you're wondering where on earth Cyprus is, don't feel bad - I didn't know either, so I looked it up. Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, directly south of the country, Turkey. Cyprus is predominantly Greek, and still has an old-world charm and many interesting archaeological remains from ancient culture. Nicosia, where Paris' tattoo shop is located, is the capital and also the largest city on the island. Learn more about Cyprus from About.com's Geography guide, Matt Rosenberg.