Karen's Tattoos Blog August 2003 Archive

If you want to be a tattoo artist, there are some things you need to know. All tattoo artists are not created equal and you will never make it amongst ... Read More

You'll need to click on the link to see the full picture of this tattoo, as it was too wide to place here. This beautiful lower back floral tattoo was ... Read More

Q: I just got my tattoo exactly one week from today and its doing good. It's a black tribal on my arm the scabbing has just aobut all gone away but i ... Read More

Got a tattoo you're proud of and you're tired of waiting for me to get it up in the site gallery? Then show it off in less than 5 minutes ... Read More

It appears that legal officials might finally be cracking down on tattoo studios that don't follow proper sterilization procedures. A UK studio was recently shut down and a subsequent health ... Read More

I admit that I tend to gravitate more toward tattoos that display vibrant color, but I also have a deep appreciation for black and grey work. This tattoo done by ... Read More

Q: I CAN'T GET THE BALL[S] BACK INTO THESE EARRINGS! I may just be weak, but is there a "trick" to getting them back in easily? I don't ... Read More

A Delaware art school is adding a new twist to its fine art training - the art of tattoo. No, they are not teaching the actual process of applying ink ... Read More

Personally, I find myself waiting a lot longer than I would like in between each tattoo, but if I had my choice I would get at least one new one ... Read More

This tattoo was done by Cliff May of In Your Face Tattooz in Slinger, Wisconsin. What I like most about this tattoo is the way Cliff provided such realistic shadows ... Read More

There are rules of etiquette in every society, and the tattoo community is no exception. This article touches on common mistakes made by those who lack creativity and rely too ... Read More

Would you ever consider getting a tattoo of your spouse's or partner's name? Have you already done so and do you love it or hate it? Would you maybe get ... Read More

Q: I've heard that if you get a tat on your lower back, you cannot have an epidural if you decide to have children. Is this true? A: I had ... Read More

About.com's guide to Diabetes, Paula Ford-Martin, reports on L.A. Raiders rookie Dustin Rykert's new ink. However, there are no vanity issues with this tattoo, but instead may very well save ... Read More

A California man is dead after suffering a major infection of the heart and lungs. What is being blamed as the cause of his death? His most recent tattoo - ... Read More

This sexy witch lady is actually a comic book character that was transformed into ink art by Matt Wertjes of Superior Skin Art in Columbus, Georgia. Matt's artistic ability ... Read More

NeverIsAPromise recently posted this on the forum, "I've managed to persuade my adoptive brother that tattooing is not a form of "permanent self-disfiguration", but an art form. He's seen a ... Read More

Q: I have a mole on my back. Is it still possible to get a tattoo on it or do I have to avoid it? A: Although moles are usually benign ... Read More

Getting a tattoo can be a frightening prospect, especially if you've never had one before. Having a fear of needles doesn't help, either. And of course, there is the ever-popular ... Read More

This dragon was inked by the very talented Big Mike of Twisted Sol in Denver, Colorado. It is one of my favorites from the fantasy category because of the ... Read More

You may wonder what the leading question has to do with tattoos, but bear with me for a moment. A discussion was started on the message board, which stirred up ... Read More

The state of Ohio has recently added a new tax that goes into effect today. The tax is being added onto personal services such as massages, taxis, deliveries and yup, ... Read More