Karen's Tattoos Blog October 2003 Archive

If you're nervous about getting a tattoo or piercing, it can be really comforting reading the stories and experiences of others. You can also usually get advice about the procedure ... Read More

If this abstract lady profile looks familiar to you, then you've probably seen the work of F. Kirk Alley before. This design is a signature of his that shows ... Read More

The man suspected of murdering 21 year-old Amanda Bates inside Everlasting Tattoo in Houston, TX this past May is finally having his day in court. The 17 year-old murder suspect ... Read More

Q: I was wondering why pregnant or nursing women shouldn't get a tattoo? What is the medical explanation? A: If you are pregnant or nursing a child, everything that goes into ... Read More

With Halloween just days away, I felt compelled to create a special update just for the creepy, macabre tattoo art that comes my way on a regular basis. ... Read More

I must first admit that I am a parent who pierced my baby's ears long before I knew any better. Not only that, but I did it twice before I ... Read More

What you see here in this picture is actually only a portion of the full tattoo, but these beautiful orchids are so well done you can practically smell them. ... Read More

Do you love your city/town so much that you'd get a tattoo displaying its name? Residents of Louisville, Kentucky are. They're sporting tattoos supporting everything from their favorite sports teams ... Read More

Q: I am a hairy guy; if I were to get a tattoo, then have my hair grow over it, would that greatly affect the overall appearance of the tattoo? A: ... Read More

Thanks to a new tool that About.com has provided us guides with, I am now able to gather all of the FAQs from this site and put them into one ... Read More

Some of you may have noticed that "blogs" (web logs similar to this one) have become a very popular item on the 'net. They are a frequently updated log of ... Read More

If you're looking for a fun way to spend a weekend, body art conventions are a great way to go! The events calendar has recently been updated, including events for ... Read More

After over 7 years of seeing hundreds of tribal tattoos - most of them very similar - I must admit it doesn't carry the appeal it once did. Which ... Read More

27 great new tattoo pictures have been added to the gallery and are now located on the update page. You'll see some color, some black and grey, some familiar artist ... Read More

When someone has negative feelings toward tattoos, it's pretty safe to assume that this is probably because of the stigma many people have been raised to associate with bodyart and ... Read More

As one who regularly contributes to Harris Poll surveys, I'm a little miffed that I was left out of this one. Anyway, apparently they recently did a poll asking people ... Read More

Q:I got my nose pierced and the inside is really swollen. What kind of earring should I get for it because I cant even fit a backing on! A:Well, that ... Read More

On October 17, a new release of the 1974 film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre will be in theaters. Leatherface, pictured here, was the name given to the serial killer because ... Read More

I get a lot of email asking about tattoo and piercing aftercare, and people wanting to know why there is so much contradiction from one studio to the next when ... Read More

Q: Do nipple piercings bleed? And if so, how bad? A: My answer is actually going to apply to almost all piercings. As far as bleeding goes, the amount should be ... Read More

Are genital piercings purely for aesthetics, or do they have physical advantages as well? Would you ever want a genital piercing or is it just too extreme for you? The ... Read More

Stanley Woodcock, tattoo artist and owner of the Yellow Rose studio in Greenville, MS has been charged in the death of a 10 year-old child. Also, Ron White is suing ... Read More